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The speed-time graph of a car is given alongside. The car weighs 100 kg.(i) What is the distance travelled by car in the first two seconds?(ii) What is the braking force applied at the end of 5 seconds to bring the car to a stop within one second? |
Answer» The speed-time graph of a car is given alongside. The car weighs 100 kg.![]() (i) What is the distance travelled by car in the first two seconds? (ii) What is the braking force applied at the end of 5 seconds to bring the car to a stop within one second? |
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A 0.1 kg mass is suspended from a wire of negligible mass. The length of the wire is 1 m and its cross-sectional area is 4.9×10−7m2. If the mass is pulled a little in the vertically downward direction and released, it performs simple harmonic motion of angular frequency 140 rad s−1 . If the Young’s modulus of the material of the wire is n ×109Nm−2, find the value of n. |
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Answer» A 0.1 kg mass is suspended from a wire of negligible mass. The length of the wire is 1 m and its cross-sectional area is 4.9×10−7m2. If the mass is pulled a little in the vertically downward direction and released, it performs simple harmonic motion of angular frequency 140 rad s−1 . If the Young’s modulus of the material of the wire is n ×109Nm−2, find the value of n. |
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Two identical metal plates shown photoelectric effect by a light of wavelength λA falls on plate A and λB on plate B(λA = 2λB). The maximum kinetic energy is |
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Answer» Two identical metal plates shown photoelectric effect by a light of wavelength λA falls on plate A and λB on plate B(λA = 2λB). The maximum kinetic energy is
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A parallel beam of light of wavelength 6000 ˙A is incident normally on a slit of width 0.2 mm. The diffraction pattern is observed on a screen which is placed at the focal plane of a convex lens of focal length 50 cm. If the lens is placed close to the slit. The distance between the minimum on both sides of the central maximum will be |
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Answer» A parallel beam of light of wavelength 6000 ˙A is incident normally on a slit of width 0.2 mm. The diffraction pattern is observed on a screen which is placed at the focal plane of a convex lens of focal length 50 cm. If the lens is placed close to the slit. The distance between the minimum on both sides of the central maximum will be |
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A ray of light is incident on one of the faces of the prism with an angle 40 with the surface. The angle of the prism is 60. The emergent ray is deviated through an angle 38. The angle of emergence is. A 38. B 48. C 52 D 58. Kindly explain the solution. |
| Answer» A ray of light is incident on one of the faces of the prism with an angle 40 with the surface. The angle of the prism is 60. The emergent ray is deviated through an angle 38. The angle of emergence is. A 38. B 48. C 52 D 58. Kindly explain the solution. | |
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The steepest gradient on a 3∘ curve on a broad gauge track with a ruling gradient of 1 in 250, given that grade compensation is 0.04% per degree of curve , will be 1 in_______.357.14 |
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Answer» The steepest gradient on a 3∘ curve on a broad gauge track with a ruling gradient of 1 in 250, given that grade compensation is 0.04% per degree of curve , will be 1 in _______.
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A steel rod of cross-sectional area 1 m2 is acted upon by forces as shown in the figure. The total elongation of the bar is (Take Y=2.0×1011 Nm−2) |
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Answer» A steel rod of cross-sectional area 1 m2 is acted upon by forces as shown in the figure. The total elongation of the bar is (Take Y=2.0×1011 Nm−2) |
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Explain the Ampere and Faraday observation i.e, the electron charges in the motion produce magnetic fields and moving magnet generate electricity. |
| Answer» Explain the Ampere and Faraday observation i.e, the electron charges in the motion produce magnetic fields and moving magnet generate electricity. | |
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25.How many photons of light frequency 5 x 10 raise to 15 (per second )can provide 6 joules of energy? |
| Answer» 25.How many photons of light frequency 5 x 10 raise to 15 (per second )can provide 6 joules of energy? | |
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60.What is the bulk modulus of water if an increase of pressure is 100atms changes the volume of 100litres of water by 0.5 litres ? |
| Answer» 60.What is the bulk modulus of water if an increase of pressure is 100atms changes the volume of 100litres of water by 0.5 litres ? | |
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A time dependent force F=p+qt2 acts on a particle of mass 3 kg. If the particle starts from rest, the work done by the force during the first 3 second will be [p and q are +ve constant] |
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Answer» A time dependent force F=p+qt2 acts on a particle of mass 3 kg. If the particle starts from rest, the work done by the force during the first 3 second will be [p and q are +ve constant] |
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Ratio of acceleration of block A(10kg) placed on smooth incline, with block B(20kg) placed on rough incline is 2:1. Find coefficient of kinetic friction between block B and incline. Angle of inclination is 45^° in both cases. |
| Answer» Ratio of acceleration of block A(10kg) placed on smooth incline, with block B(20kg) placed on rough incline is 2:1. Find coefficient of kinetic friction between block B and incline. Angle of inclination is 45^° in both cases. | |
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For an isobaric process involving an ideal gas, the ratio of heat supplied and work done by the system (gas) is |
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Answer» For an isobaric process involving an ideal gas, the ratio of heat supplied and work done by the system (gas) is |
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An equi-convex lens of focal length 10 cm in air and refractive index (μg=1.5) is placed in a liquid whose refractive index varies with time as μ(t)=1.0+110t.If the lens was placed in the liquid at t = 0, lens will act as concave lens of focal length 20 cm at t = 5n. Find n. |
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Answer» An equi-convex lens of focal length 10 cm in air and refractive index (μg=1.5) is placed in a liquid whose refractive index varies with time as μ(t)=1.0+110t.If the lens was placed in the liquid at t = 0, lens will act as concave lens of focal length 20 cm at t = 5n. Find n. |
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a) A child stands at the centre of a turntable with his two arms outstretched. The turntable is set rotating with an angular speed of 40 rev/min. How much is the angular speed of the child if he folds his hands back and thereby reduces his moment of inertia to 2/5 times the initial value ? Assume that the turntable rotates without friction. (b) Show that the child’s new kinetic energy of rotation is more than the initial kinetic energy of rotation. How do you account for this increase in kinetic energy? |
| Answer» a) A child stands at the centre of a turntable with his two arms outstretched. The turntable is set rotating with an angular speed of 40 rev/min. How much is the angular speed of the child if he folds his hands back and thereby reduces his moment of inertia to 2/5 times the initial value ? Assume that the turntable rotates without friction. (b) Show that the child’s new kinetic energy of rotation is more than the initial kinetic energy of rotation. How do you account for this increase in kinetic energy? | |
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding the reflection of light from a plane mirror when a light ray is incident obliquely. →R,→I and →N represents the vectors along the reflected ray, incident ray and normal direction. |
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Answer» Identify the incorrect statement regarding the reflection of light from a plane mirror when a light ray is incident obliquely. →R,→I and →N represents the vectors along the reflected ray, incident ray and normal direction. |
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A body takes twice the time to slide down a rough inclined surface than it takes to slide down a smooth inclined surface of same inclination and same length .calculate the coefficient of friction of the rough surface if the angle of inclination is 45 |
| Answer» A body takes twice the time to slide down a rough inclined surface than it takes to slide down a smooth inclined surface of same inclination and same length .calculate the coefficient of friction of the rough surface if the angle of inclination is 45 | |
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When light rays are incident on a prism at an angle of 45∘, the minimum deviation is obtained. If refractive index of the material of prism is √2 then the angle of prism will be |
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Answer» When light rays are incident on a prism at an angle of 45∘, the minimum deviation is obtained. If refractive index of the material of prism is √2 then the angle of prism will be |
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Two submarines are approaching each other in a calm sea. The first submarine travels at a speed of 36 km h−1 and the other at 54 km h−1' relative to the water. The first submarine sends a sound signal (sound waves in water are also called sonar) at a frequency of 2000 Hz. (a) At what frequency is this signal received by the second submarine ? (b) The signal is reflected from the second submarine. At what frequency is this signal received by the first submarine. Take the speed of the sound wave in water to be 1500 m s−1 |
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Answer» Two submarines are approaching each other in a calm sea. The first submarine travels at a speed of 36 km h−1 and the other at 54 km h−1' relative to the water. The first submarine sends a sound signal (sound waves in water are also called sonar) at a frequency of 2000 Hz. (a) At what frequency is this signal received by the second submarine ? (b) The signal is reflected from the second submarine. At what frequency is this signal received by the first submarine. Take the speed of the sound wave in water to be 1500 m s−1 |
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Why is the Broglie hypothesis insignificant for objects with low velocities? |
| Answer» Why is the Broglie hypothesis insignificant for objects with low velocities? | |
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A particle has initial velocity as ux i + uyj and acceleration as -ay. Find the maximum Y that it reaches? |
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Answer» A particle has initial velocity as ux i + uyj and acceleration as -ay. Find the maximum Y that it reaches? |
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If photons of frequency v are incident on the surface of metal A and B of Threshold frequency v/2 and v/3 respectively the ratio of maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted from A to B is |
| Answer» If photons of frequency v are incident on the surface of metal A and B of Threshold frequency v/2 and v/3 respectively the ratio of maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted from A to B is | |
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A block of mass 5.0 kg slides down from the top of an inclined plane of length 3 m. The first 1 m of the plane is smooth and the next 2 m is rough. The block is released from rest and again comes to rest at the bottom of the plane. If the plane is inclined at 30∘ with the horizontal, find the coefficient of friction on the rough portion. |
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Answer» A block of mass 5.0 kg slides down from the top of an inclined plane of length 3 m. The first 1 m of the plane is smooth and the next 2 m is rough. The block is released from rest and again comes to rest at the bottom of the plane. If the plane is inclined at 30∘ with the horizontal, find the coefficient of friction on the rough portion. |
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72.An object of mass m initially at rest slides down a smooth inclined plane with angle theta and height h. Find its final velocity. |
| Answer» 72.An object of mass m initially at rest slides down a smooth inclined plane with angle theta and height h. Find its final velocity. | |
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A sphere of mass M=2 kg moving with a velocity of 2√2 m/s collides with another sphere of mass m=1 kg initially at rest at an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal. If the coefficient of restitution of the collision is 0.5, what will be the final velocity(in m/s) of the sphere having mass m ? |
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Answer» A sphere of mass M=2 kg moving with a velocity of 2√2 m/s collides with another sphere of mass m=1 kg initially at rest at an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal. If the coefficient of restitution of the collision is 0.5, what will be the final velocity(in m/s) of the sphere having mass m ? |
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According to the third law of motion when we push on an object, the object pushes back on us with an equal and opposite force. If the object is a massive truck parked along the roadside, it will probably not move. A student justifies this by answering that the two opposite and equal forces cancel each other. Comment on this logic and explain why the truck does not move. |
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Answer» According to the third law of motion when we push on an object, the object pushes back on us with an equal and opposite force. If the object is a massive truck parked along the roadside, it will probably not move. A student justifies this by answering that the two opposite and equal forces cancel each other. Comment on this logic and explain why the truck does not move. |
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A converging lens of focal length 15 cm and a converging mirror of focal length 20 cm are placed with their principal axes coinciding. A point source S is placed on the principal axis at a distance of 12 cm from the lens as shown in figure It is found that the final beam comes out parallel to the principal axis. Find the separation between the mirror and the lens. |
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Answer» A converging lens of focal length 15 cm and a converging mirror of focal length 20 cm are placed with their principal axes coinciding. A point source S is placed on the principal axis at a distance of 12 cm from the lens as shown in figure It is found that the final beam comes out parallel to the principal axis. Find the separation between the mirror and the lens. |
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The tungsten filament of an electric lamp has a length of 0.5 m and a diameter 6×10−5 m. The power rating of the lamp is 60 W. Assuming the radiation from the filament is equivalent to 80% of a perfect black body radiator at the same temperature, estimate the steady state temperature of the filament (Stefan's constant =5.7×10−8 W m−2K−4) |
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Answer» The tungsten filament of an electric lamp has a length of 0.5 m and a diameter 6×10−5 m. The power rating of the lamp is 60 W. Assuming the radiation from the filament is equivalent to 80% of a perfect black body radiator at the same temperature, estimate the steady state temperature of the filament (Stefan's constant =5.7×10−8 W m−2K−4) |
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61. An electric field exists in space as E=2+3j+0k. Find potential difference Va-Vb between points A(2,2,0) and B(1,1,0) |
| Answer» 61. An electric field exists in space as E=2+3j+0k. Find potential difference Va-Vb between points A(2,2,0) and B(1,1,0) | |
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When forces F1, F2, F3 are acting on a particle of mass m such that F2 and F3 are mutually perpendicular, then the particle remains stationary. If the force F1 is now removed then the magnitude acceleration of the particle is: (AIEEE-2002) |
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Answer» When forces F1, F2, F3 are acting on a particle of mass m such that F2 and F3 are mutually perpendicular, then the particle remains stationary. If the force F1 is now removed then the magnitude acceleration of the particle is: |
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Potential energy of the electron at infinity is equal to |
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Answer» Potential energy of the electron at infinity is equal to |
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If a ball is thrown vertically upwards with speed u.the distance covered during the last t seconds ofits ascent is? |
| Answer» If a ball is thrown vertically upwards with speed u.the distance covered during the last t seconds ofits ascent is? | |
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A particle executed SHM according to equations 4d^2x/dt^2 +320x =0 it time period of oscillations |
| Answer» A particle executed SHM according to equations 4d^2x/dt^2 +320x =0 it time period of oscillations | |
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Three thin rods each of length L and mass M are placed along X,Y and Z axes in such a way that one end of each rod is at the origin as shown. The moment of inertia of this system about Z− axis is |
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Answer» Three thin rods each of length L and mass M are placed along X,Y and Z axes in such a way that one end of each rod is at the origin as shown. The moment of inertia of this system about Z− axis is |
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The difference between the apparent frequencies of a source of sound as perceived by a stationary observer during its approach and recession is 2% of the actual frequency of the source. If the speed of sound is 300 m/s, the speed of source is |
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Answer» The difference between the apparent frequencies of a source of sound as perceived by a stationary observer during its approach and recession is 2% of the actual frequency of the source. If the speed of sound is 300 m/s, the speed of source is |
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In a new system of units, let the units of force , energy and velocity be 10N, 0.1J and 100 m/s respectively. In this new system1. The unit of length is2. The unit of mass is3. the unit of time is |
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Answer» In a new system of units, let the units of force , energy and velocity be 10N, 0.1J and 100 m/s respectively. In this new system 1. The unit of length is 2. The unit of mass is 3. the unit of time is |
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19 A body of mass (4m) is lying in x-y plane at rest. Itsuddenly explodes into three pieces. Two pieces,each of mass (m) move perpendicular to each otherwith equal speeds (v). The total kinetic energygenerated due to explosion is\lbrack AIPMT-2014\rbrack3(1) mv 2(2)mv 22(3) 2mv2(4) 4mv2n Auniform force of 3tinewton noto |
| Answer» 19 A body of mass (4m) is lying in x-y plane at rest. Itsuddenly explodes into three pieces. Two pieces,each of mass (m) move perpendicular to each otherwith equal speeds (v). The total kinetic energygenerated due to explosion is\lbrack AIPMT-2014\rbrack3(1) mv 2(2)mv 22(3) 2mv2(4) 4mv2n Auniform force of 3tinewton noto | |
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A salient pole alternator has Xd=1.5 p.u., Xq=0.80 p.u. If this alternator is supplying rated kVA at unity power factor to infinite bus and infinite bus voltage is 1.0 p.u., then power angle will be |
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Answer» A salient pole alternator has Xd=1.5 p.u., Xq=0.80 p.u. If this alternator is supplying rated kVA at unity power factor to infinite bus and infinite bus voltage is 1.0 p.u., then power angle will be |
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The total pressure exerted by a mixture of 4g of O2 and 2g of H2 confined in a bulb of 1 L at O∘ is – |
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Answer» The total pressure exerted by a mixture of 4g of O2 and 2g of H2 confined in a bulb of 1 L at O∘ is – |
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A convex spherical refracting surface of radius R separates a medium having refractive index 2.5 from a medium having refractive index 1.5. As an object (O) is moved towards the surface, from a point far away from the surface as shown in the figure, along the central axis, its image changes from real to virtual when it is at a distance x from the pole P of the surface. Find x. |
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Answer» A convex spherical refracting surface of radius R separates a medium having refractive index 2.5 from a medium having refractive index 1.5. As an object (O) is moved towards the surface, from a point far away from the surface as shown in the figure, along the central axis, its image changes from real to virtual when it is at a distance x from the pole P of the surface. Find x. |
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tan3x tan2x tanx= _______ |
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Answer» tan3x tan2x tanx= _______ |
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14. An electric dipole having charges +q and-q are at a separation r.At d>>r along the axis of the dipole the field is proportional to |
| Answer» 14. An electric dipole having charges +q and-q are at a separation r.At d>>r along the axis of the dipole the field is proportional to | |
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Distance equals speed × ______. |
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Answer» Distance equals speed × ______. |
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A force F=−K(yi+aj) (where K is a positive constant) acts on a particle moving in the xy-plane. Starting from the origin, the particle is taken along the positive x-axis to the point (a, 0) and then parallel to the y-axis to the point (a, a). The total work done by the force F on the particles is |
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Answer» A force F=−K(yi+aj) (where K is a positive constant) acts on a particle moving in the xy-plane. Starting from the origin, the particle is taken along the positive x-axis to the point (a, 0) and then parallel to the y-axis to the point (a, a). The total work done by the force F on the particles is |
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Three point charges of 1C , 2C and 3C are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side 1 m. The work required to move these charges to the corners of a smaller equilateral triangle of side 0.5 m. is x×109 J, Find x |
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Answer» Three point charges of 1C , 2C and 3C are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side 1 m. The work required to move these charges to the corners of a smaller equilateral triangle of side 0.5 m. is x×109 J, Find x |
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(2) If the eccentricity of a hyperbola is \sqrt3 , then the eccentricity of its conjugate hyperbola is |
| Answer» (2) If the eccentricity of a hyperbola is \sqrt3 , then the eccentricity of its conjugate hyperbola is | |
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TheMarina trench is located in the Pacific Ocean, and at one place it isnearly eleven km beneath the surface of water. The water pressure atthe bottom of the trench is about 1.1 × 108Pa. A steel ball of initial volume 0.32 m3is dropped into the ocean andfalls to the bottom of the trench. What is the change in the volumeof the ball when it reaches to the bottom? |
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The rate of radiation of a black body at 00 C is EJ/sec. The rate of radiation of this black body at 2730 C will be |
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Answer» The rate of radiation of a black body at 00 C is EJ/sec. The rate of radiation of this black body at 2730 C will be
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A body Falls vertically from the height H=19.6m with its initial velocity equal to zero what time will it take to travel 1 The first metre . 2 The last meter. Please answer the question in detail? And please don't copy it from Google. |
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Answer» A body Falls vertically from the height H=19.6m with its initial velocity equal to zero what time will it take to travel 1 The first metre . 2 The last meter. Please answer the question in detail? And please don't copy it from Google. |
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A band playing music at frequency f is moving towards a wall at a speed vb. A motorist is following the band with a speed vm. If v is the speed of sound, the expression for the beat frequency heard by the motorist is |
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Answer» A band playing music at frequency f is moving towards a wall at a speed vb. A motorist is following the band with a speed vm. If v is the speed of sound, the expression for the beat frequency heard by the motorist is |
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