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12651.

Which is the substance which behaves as a convex lens when in air and as concave lens when in water ?

Answer» Which is the substance which behaves as a convex lens when in air and as concave lens when in water ?
12652.

Match the percentages with the fractions.

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Match the percentages with the fractions.

12653.

If instead of dropping, I threw a ball down at some velocity u,near the surface of the earth, the ratio of the distances covered in the 1st , 2nd and 3rd second (not after n seconds) will be ?

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If instead of dropping, I threw a ball down at some velocity u,near the surface of the earth, the ratio of the distances covered in the 1st , 2nd and 3rd second (not after n seconds) will be ?


12654.

Two parallel metallic plates have surface charge densities σ1 and σ2 as shown in figure. Match the following. Table-1 Table-2 (A) If σ1+σ2=0(P) Electric field in region III is towards right.(B) If σ1+σ2>0(Q) Electric field in region I is zero.(C) If σ1+σ2<0(R) Electric field in region I is towards right.(S) None.(T) Nothing can be said.

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Two parallel metallic plates have surface charge densities σ1 and σ2 as shown in figure. Match the following.





Table-1
Table-2

























(A) If σ1+σ2=0(P) Electric field in region III is towards right.
(B) If σ1+σ2>0(Q) Electric field in region I is zero.
(C) If σ1+σ2<0(R) Electric field in region I is towards right.
(S) None.
(T) Nothing can be said.


12655.

An open cylindrical tube of cross-sectional area A has two air tight frictionless pistons at its two ends. The pistons are tied with a straight piece of metallic wire. The tube contains a gas at atmospheric pressure P0 and temperature T0 in between the pistons. If temperature of the gas is doubled, then the tension in the wire is(Assume that metallic wire is rigid)

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An open cylindrical tube of cross-sectional area A has two air tight frictionless pistons at its two ends. The pistons are tied with a straight piece of metallic wire. The tube contains a gas at atmospheric pressure P0 and temperature T0 in between the pistons. If temperature of the gas is doubled, then the tension in the wire is

(Assume that metallic wire is rigid)




12656.

44.If V is the maximum magnitude of velocity of a particle performing simple harmonic motion then find the magnitude of velocity at midpoint of mean and extreme positions?

Answer» 44.If V is the maximum magnitude of velocity of a particle performing simple harmonic motion then find the magnitude of velocity at midpoint of mean and extreme positions?
12657.

A glass plate of refractive index μ1=1.5 is coated with a thin layer of thickness t and refractive index μ2=1.8. Light of wavelength λ travelling in air is incident normally on the layer. It is partly reflected at the upper and lower surfaces of the layer, and the two reflected rays interfere. If λ=648 nm obtain the least, value of t for which rays interfere constructively.(in nm) . (integers only)

Answer» A glass plate of refractive index μ1=1.5 is coated with a thin layer of thickness t and refractive index μ2=1.8. Light of wavelength λ travelling in air is incident normally on the layer. It is partly reflected at the upper and lower surfaces of the layer, and the two reflected rays interfere. If λ=648 nm obtain the least, value of t for which rays interfere constructively.(in nm) . (integers only)
12658.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1) The spectra of H and He are similar(2) Total energy of electron in a given orbit-kinetieenergy of the electron(3) Wave number of a spectral line is maximuwhen n2and n, 1(4) All of these

Answer» Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?(1) The spectra of H and He are similar(2) Total energy of electron in a given orbit-kinetieenergy of the electron(3) Wave number of a spectral line is maximuwhen n2and n, 1(4) All of these
12659.

The force which opposes an external force acting on a body while it is still at rest is called:

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The force which opposes an external force acting on a body while it is still at rest is called:



12660.

The second overtone of an open organ pipe has the same frequency as the first overtone of a closed pipe L metre long. The length of the open pipe will be

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The second overtone of an open organ pipe has the same frequency as the first overtone of a closed pipe L metre long. The length of the open pipe will be

12661.

11.N sources of current with different emf's are connected as shown in figure. The emf's of the sources are proportional to their internal resistances, i.e. E= kr, where k is a constant. The connecting wire resistance is negligible. Find the potential difference between A and B dividing the circuit in n and N-n links.

Answer» 11.N sources of current with different emf's are connected as shown in figure. The emf's of the sources are proportional to their internal resistances, i.e. E= kr, where k is a constant. The connecting wire resistance is negligible. Find the potential difference between A and B dividing the circuit in n and N-n links.
12662.

A body of mass 0.01 kg executes simple harmonic motion (SHM) about x = 0 under the influence of a force show below. The time period of the SHM is approximately

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A body of mass 0.01 kg executes simple harmonic motion (SHM) about x = 0 under the influence of a force show below.

The time period of the SHM is approximately


12663.

A bolt of major diameter 12 mm is required to clamp two steel plates. cross sectional area of the threaded portion of the bolt is 84.3 mm2. The length of the threaded portion in grip is 30 mm, while the length of the unthreaded portion in grip is 8 mm. Young's modulus of material is 200 GPa. The effective stiffness (in MN/m) of the bolt in the clamped zone is468.77

Answer» A bolt of major diameter 12 mm is required to clamp two steel plates. cross sectional area of the threaded portion of the bolt is 84.3 mm2. The length of the threaded portion in grip is 30 mm, while the length of the unthreaded portion in grip is 8 mm. Young's modulus of material is 200 GPa. The effective stiffness (in MN/m) of the bolt in the clamped zone is
  1. 468.77
12664.

Flat aluminum electrode is illuminated by light with a wavelength of 83 nm. What is the maximum distance (in mm) from the electrode surface will a photoelectron move, if outside the electrode there is a retarding electric field of E=750 V/m. Photoelectric threshold for aluminum is 332 nm. (Take hc=1245 eV.nm)

Answer» Flat aluminum electrode is illuminated by light with a wavelength of 83 nm. What is the maximum distance (in mm) from the electrode surface will a photoelectron move, if outside the electrode there is a retarding electric field of E=750 V/m. Photoelectric threshold for aluminum is 332 nm. (Take hc=1245 eV.nm)
12665.

Equation of progressive wave is given by y=0.2cosπ(0.04t+0.02x−π6). The distance is expressed in cm and time in second. What will be the minimum distance between two particles having the phase difference of π2?

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Equation of progressive wave is given by y=0.2cosπ(0.04t+0.02xπ6). The distance is expressed in cm and time in second. What will be the minimum distance between two particles having the phase difference of π2?

12666.

The mass of a body is 5kg. Express its weight in i) kg f and ii) N

Answer» The mass of a body is 5kg. Express its weight in
i) kg f and ii) N
12667.

What conclusion can you draw from the following observations on a resistor made of alloy manganin? Current Voltage Current Voltage A V A V 0.2 3.94 3.0 59.2 0.4 7.87 4.0 78.8 0.6 11.8 5.0 98.6 0.8 15.7 6.0 118.5 1.0 19.7 7.0 138.2 2.0 39.4 8.0 158.0

Answer» What conclusion can you draw from the following observations on a resistor made of alloy manganin? Current Voltage Current Voltage A V A V 0.2 3.94 3.0 59.2 0.4 7.87 4.0 78.8 0.6 11.8 5.0 98.6 0.8 15.7 6.0 118.5 1.0 19.7 7.0 138.2 2.0 39.4 8.0 158.0
12668.

In compound microscope, the magnification is 95 to least distance of distinct vision and the distance of object from objective lens is (1/3.8) cm and focal length of objective is (1/4) cm. What is the magnification of eyepiece when final image is formed at least distance of distinct vision?A:5 B:10C:100D:none

Answer» In compound microscope, the magnification is 95 to least distance of distinct vision and the distance of object from objective lens is (1/3.8) cm and focal length of objective is (1/4) cm. What is the magnification of eyepiece when final image is formed at least distance of distinct vision?
A:5
B:10
C:100
D:none
12669.

A particle of mass m and charge q is released from rest in a uniform electric field E. The kinetic energy attained by the particle after moving a distance x along the electric field is

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A particle of mass m and charge q is released from rest in a uniform electric field E. The kinetic energy attained by the particle after moving a distance x along the electric field is



12670.

Acylinder of mass 10 kg and radius 15 cm is rolling perfectly on aplane of inclination 30°.The coefficient of static friction µs= 0.25.(a) Howmuch is the force of friction acting on the cylinder?(b) Whatis the work done against friction during rolling?(c) Ifthe inclination θofthe plane is increased, at what value of θ doesthe cylinder begin to skid, and not roll perfectly?

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A
cylinder of mass 10 kg and radius 15 cm is rolling perfectly on a
plane of inclination 30
°.
The coefficient of static friction
µs
= 0.25.


(a) How
much is the force of friction acting on the cylinder?


(b) What
is the work done against friction during rolling?



(c) If
the inclination
θ
of
the plane is increased, at what value of
θ does
the cylinder begin to skid, and not roll perfectly?

12671.

a body of mass 1kg travels in a straight line with velocity V is equal to beta x^{3/2} , Beta is equals to 5 M^{-1/2} s^{-1}. the work done by the net force during displacement from x=0 to x=3 is

Answer» a body of mass 1kg travels in a straight line with velocity V is equal to beta x^{3/2} , Beta is equals to 5 M^{-1/2} s^{-1}. the work done by the net force during displacement from x=0 to x=3 is
12672.

derive the formulas for hollow conducting sphere (a)when point lies outside the sphere (b)when point lies at the surface of spher (c)inside the sphere

Answer» derive the formulas for hollow conducting sphere (a)when point lies outside the sphere (b)when point lies at the surface of spher (c)inside the sphere
12673.

The resistance of a metal is given by R=V/i is potential difference and i is the current. In acircuit, the potential difference across resistance is V= (8 \pm 0.5) volts and current in resistance i= (4+ 0.2) A percentage error?, . What is the value of resistance with percentage erro

Answer» The resistance of a metal is given by R=V/i is potential difference and i is the current. In acircuit, the potential difference across resistance is V= (8 \pm 0.5) volts and current in resistance i= (4+ 0.2) A percentage error?, . What is the value of resistance with percentage erro
12674.

Compare the electron gain enthalpy of 2nd period.

Answer» Compare the electron gain enthalpy of 2nd period.
12675.

Assume that a tunnel is dug along a chord of the earth, at a perpendicular distance (R2) from the earth's centre, where R is the radius of the Earth. The wall of the tunnel is frictionless. If a particle is released in this tunnel, it will execute a simple harmonic motion with a time period:

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Assume that a tunnel is dug along a chord of the earth, at a perpendicular distance (R2) from the earth's centre, where R is the radius of the Earth. The wall of the tunnel is frictionless. If a particle is released in this tunnel, it will execute a simple harmonic motion with a time period:

12676.

A 4 kg block is on a smooth horizontal table. The block is connected to a second block of mass 1 kg by a massless flexible taught cord that passes over a frictionless pulley. The 1 kg block is 1 m above the floor. The two blocks are released from rest. With what speed (in m/s) does the 1 kg block hit the ground?

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A 4 kg block is on a smooth horizontal table. The block is connected to a second block of mass 1 kg by a massless flexible taught cord that passes over a frictionless pulley. The 1 kg block is 1 m above the floor. The two blocks are released from rest. With what speed (in m/s) does the 1 kg block hit the ground?


12677.

The speed of a projectile at its maximum height is √32 times of its initial speed. If range of projectile is p times the maximum height reached by it, then find the value of p.

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The speed of a projectile at its maximum height is 32 times of its initial speed. If range of projectile is p times the maximum height reached by it, then find the value of p.

12678.

frequency of simple pendulum is 50 oscillations per minute. if its length is doubled and the bob is replaced by another having half the weight the new frequency of oscillations per minute will be nearly

Answer» frequency of simple pendulum is 50 oscillations per minute. if its length is doubled and the bob is replaced by another having half the weight the new frequency of oscillations per minute will be nearly
12679.

A person stands on a spring balance at the equator. If the speed of earth's rotation increased by such an amount that the balance reading is half the true weight, what will be the length of the day in this case(approximately)?

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A person stands on a spring balance at the equator. If the speed of earth's rotation increased by such an amount that the balance reading is half the true weight, what will be the length of the day in this case(approximately)?


12680.

Match List I with the List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List IList II (A)Volume of parallelepiped determined by vectors →a,→b and →c is 2.Then the volume(P)100of the parallelepiped determined by vectors 2(→a×→b),3(→b×→c) and (→c×→a) is(B)Volume of parallelepiped determined by vectors →a,→b and →c is 5.Then the volume(Q)30of the parallelepiped determined by vectors 3(→a+→b),(→b+→c) and 2(→c+→a) is(C)Area of a triangle with adjacent sides determined by vectors →a,→b is 20. Then the(R)24area of the triangle with adjacent sides determined by vectors (2→a+3→b) and (→a−→b) is(D)Area of a parallelogram with adjacent sides determined by vectors →a and →b is 30.(S)60Then the area of the parallelogram with adjacent sides determined by vectors(→a+→b) and →a isWhich of the following is the only CORRECT combination?

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Match List I with the List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :



List IList II (A)Volume of parallelepiped determined by vectors a,b and c is 2.Then the volume(P)100of the parallelepiped determined by vectors 2(a×b),3(b×c) and (c×a) is(B)Volume of parallelepiped determined by vectors a,b and c is 5.Then the volume(Q)30of the parallelepiped determined by vectors 3(a+b),(b+c) and 2(c+a) is(C)Area of a triangle with adjacent sides determined by vectors a,b is 20. Then the(R)24area of the triangle with adjacent sides determined by vectors (2a+3b) and (ab) is(D)Area of a parallelogram with adjacent sides determined by vectors a and b is 30.(S)60Then the area of the parallelogram with adjacent sides determined by vectors(a+b) and a is



Which of the following is the only CORRECT combination?

12681.

A car A is going north- east at 80 km/hr and another car B is going south -east at 60 km/hr. Then the direction of the velocity of A relative to B makes with the north an angle c such that tan c is -?

Answer» A car A is going north- east at 80 km/hr and another car B is going south -east at 60 km/hr. Then the direction of the velocity of A relative to B makes with the north an angle c such that tan c is -?
12682.

A soap film is formed on a frame of area 4×10−3 m2. If the area of the film is reduced to half, what is the change in its potential energy? (Surface tension =40×10−3 N/m)

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A soap film is formed on a frame of area 4×103 m2. If the area of the film is reduced to half, what is the change in its potential energy?
(Surface tension =40×103 N/m)

12683.

The internal resistance of a cell is to be determined using a potentiometer. In an experiment, an external resistance of R = 60 Ω is used across the given cell. When the key K1 is closed and K2 is open, the balance point is found at a length of 72 cm. The balance length on the potentiometer is found at 60 cm when both the keys are closed. Calculate the internal resistance of the cell.

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The internal resistance of a cell is to be determined using a potentiometer. In an experiment, an external resistance of R = 60 Ω is used across the given cell. When the key K1 is closed and K2 is open, the balance point is found at a length of 72 cm. The balance length on the potentiometer is found at 60 cm when both the keys are closed. Calculate the internal resistance of the cell.




12684.

Which of the following step/event is required to increase the intracellular concentration of CO2 ensuring minimal oxygenase activity in dry tropical plants?

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Which of the following step/event is required to increase the intracellular concentration of CO2 ensuring minimal oxygenase activity in dry tropical plants?


12685.

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

12686.

There is an electric field E in the x-direction. If the work done by electric field in moving a charge of 0.2 C through a distance of 2 m along a line making an angle 60∘ with the x-axis is 4 J, then what is the value of E ?

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There is an electric field E in the x-direction. If the work done by electric field in moving a charge of 0.2 C through a distance of 2 m along a line making an angle 60 with the x-axis is 4 J, then what is the value of E ?

12687.

A ball is thrown vertically upwards, and it rises to a height of 10 m. The velocity with which it was thrown upwards is -

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A ball is thrown vertically upwards, and it rises to a height of 10 m. The velocity with which it was thrown upwards is -

12688.

The momentum P and kinetic energy E of a body of mass m are related as:

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The momentum P and kinetic energy E of a body of mass m are related as:

12689.

Two inductances connected in parallel are equivalent to a single inductance of 1.5 H and when connected in series are equivalent to a single inductance of 8 H. The difference in their inductance is-

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Two inductances connected in parallel are equivalent to a single inductance of 1.5 H and when connected in series are equivalent to a single inductance of 8 H. The difference in their inductance is-

12690.

A block A of mass m1 rests on a horizontal table a light string connected to it passes over frictionless pulley at the edge of table and from its othe end another block B of mass m2 is suspended the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and table is μ k when the block A is sliding on the table the tension in the string is

Answer» A block A of mass m1 rests on a horizontal table a light string connected to it passes over frictionless pulley at the edge of table and from its othe end another block B of mass m2 is suspended the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and table is μ k when the block A is sliding on the table the tension in the string is
12691.

Two cars having masses m1 and m2 move in circles of radii r1 and r2 respectively. If they complete the circle in equal time, the ratio of their angular speeds ω1ω2 is _______

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Two cars having masses m1 and m2 move in circles of radii r1 and r2 respectively. If they complete the circle in equal time, the ratio of their angular speeds ω1ω2 is _______

12692.

15. Three equal positive charges of magnitude q are placed at the corner of an equilateral triangle.determine the charge that should be placed at the center of triangle. So that system is in the state of equilibrium.

Answer» 15. Three equal positive charges of magnitude q are placed at the corner of an equilateral triangle.determine the charge that should be placed at the center of triangle. So that system is in the state of equilibrium.
12693.

A particle is moving in a circle of radius R with constant speed. The time period of the particle is T. In a time t=T6, the magnitude of average velocity of the particle is

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A particle is moving in a circle of radius R with constant speed. The time period of the particle is T. In a time t=T6, the magnitude of average velocity of the particle is

12694.

Two long parallel wires situated at a distance 2a are carrying equal current ‘i’ in opposite direction as shown in figure. The value of magnetic field at a point P situated at equal distance (r) from both the wires is

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Two long parallel wires situated at a distance 2a are carrying equal current ‘i’ in opposite direction as shown in figure. The value of magnetic field at a point P situated at equal distance (r) from both the wires is



12695.

47. If x=Asin ω t Find its x-t graph

Answer» 47. If x=Asin ω t Find its x-t graph
12696.

An angular structure ABC with side AB=BC=L is made up of two thin rods AB of mass m and BC of mass 2m. The structure when hanged from point A stays in equilibrium with side BC horizontal. Find the value of angle θ.

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An angular structure ABC with side AB=BC=L is made up of two thin rods AB of mass m and BC of mass 2m. The structure when hanged from point A stays in equilibrium with side BC horizontal. Find the value of angle θ.




12697.

What is the distance between 2 consecutive nodes and what is the distance between 2 consecutive antinodes and what is the distance between any 2 consecutive node and antinode

Answer» What is the distance between 2 consecutive nodes and what is the distance between 2 consecutive antinodes and what is the distance between any 2 consecutive node and antinode
12698.

When an object travels the same distance in equal intervals of time, then it is moving with a/an ________speed.

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When an object travels the same distance in equal intervals of time, then it is moving with a/an ________speed.



12699.

53.A boy is running with velocity V towards a plane mirror, then at what speed his image will be running towards him? A) 2V B) >V C)

Answer» 53.A boy is running with velocity V towards a plane mirror, then at what speed his image will be running towards him? A) 2V B) >V C)
12700.

Some amount of a radioactive substance (half life =10 days ) is spread inside a room and consequently the level of radiation becomes 50 times permissible level for normal occupancy of the room. After how many days the room will be safe for occupation?[Use, ln50=3.9120]

Answer» Some amount of a radioactive substance (half life =10 days ) is spread inside a room and consequently the level of radiation becomes 50 times permissible level for normal occupancy of the room. After how many days the room will be safe for occupation?

[Use, ln50=3.9120]