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12751.

Inside a hollow uniform sphere of mass M , a uniform rod of lenght R√2 is released from the state of rest. The mass of the rod is same as that of the sphere. If the inner radius of the hollow sphere is R then find out horizontal displacement of sphere with respect to earth in the time in which the rod becomes horizontal.

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Inside a hollow uniform sphere of mass M , a uniform rod of lenght R2 is released from the state of rest. The mass of the rod is same as that of the sphere. If the inner radius of the hollow sphere is R then find out horizontal displacement of sphere with respect to earth in the time in which the rod becomes horizontal.


12752.

A metalic metre stick moves with a velocity of 2 m s−1 in a direction perpendicular to its length and perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.2 T. Find the emf induced between the ends of the stick.

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A metalic metre stick moves with a velocity of 2 m s1 in a direction perpendicular to its length and perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.2 T. Find the emf induced between the ends of the stick.

12753.

Two 550 kVA alternators operate in parallel to supply the following load.(i) 250 kW at 0.6 pf lagging. (ii) 100 kW at 0.5 pf leading.If one machine is supplying 200 kW at 0.9 pf lagging. The power factor angle in degree of other machine is______leading.-22.86

Answer» Two 550 kVA alternators operate in parallel to supply the following load.

(i) 250 kW at 0.6 pf lagging. (ii) 100 kW at 0.5 pf leading.

If one machine is supplying 200 kW at 0.9 pf lagging. The power factor angle in degree of other machine is______leading.
  1. -22.86
12754.

A voltage V1 is measured 100 times and its average and standard deviation are 100 V and 1.5 V respectively. A second voltage V2, which is independent of V1, is measured 200 times and its average and standard deviation are 150 V and 2 V respectively. V3 is computed as: V3=V1+V2. Then the standard deviation of V3 in volt is 2.5

Answer» A voltage V1 is measured 100 times and its average and standard deviation are 100 V and 1.5 V respectively. A second voltage V2, which is independent of V1, is measured 200 times and its average and standard deviation are 150 V and 2 V respectively. V3 is computed as: V3=V1+V2. Then the standard deviation of V3 in volt is
  1. 2.5
12755.

A projectile is fired with a speed u at an angle θ above the horizontal floor. The coefficient of restitution between the projectile and the floor is e. Find the position from the starting point, where the projectile will land at its second collision.

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A projectile is fired with a speed u at an angle θ above the horizontal floor. The coefficient of restitution between the projectile and the floor is e. Find the position from the starting point, where the projectile will land at its second collision.

12756.

A particle A placed at origin at t = 0 moves with constant velocity of 2 m/s. Another particle B placed at(3 m, 4 m) at t = 0 moves with constant velocity of (2ỉ --j )m/s. Particle A has its direction so as to reach asclosest as possible to particle B. If Va is velocity of A and Rmin is the distance of closest approach, then show that angle theta should be zero for closest approach.

Answer» A particle A placed at origin at t = 0 moves with constant velocity of 2 m/s. Another particle B placed at
(3 m, 4 m) at t = 0 moves with constant velocity of (2ỉ --j )m/s. Particle A has its direction so as to reach as
closest as possible to particle B. If Va is velocity of A and Rmin is the distance of closest approach, then show that angle theta should be zero for closest approach.
12757.

The rms value of the current given by, I=4sin(100πt) A, in a complete cycle, is[0.77 Mark]

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The rms value of the current given by, I=4sin(100πt) A, in a complete cycle, is



[0.77 Mark]

12758.

A single phase induction motor has stator windings in space quadrature and is supplied with a single phase voltage of 200 V at 50 Hz. The stand still impedance of the main winding is (5.2+j10.1)Ω and that of auxiliary winding is (19.7+j14.2)Ω. The value of capacitance to be inserted in the auxiliary winding for maximum starting torque is____ μF.130.5

Answer» A single phase induction motor has stator windings in space quadrature and is supplied with a single phase voltage of 200 V at 50 Hz. The stand still impedance of the main winding is (5.2+j10.1)Ω and that of auxiliary winding is (19.7+j14.2)Ω. The value of capacitance to be inserted in the auxiliary winding for maximum starting torque is____ μF.
  1. 130.5
12759.

A two bus system is shown below, If 150 MW is transmitted from plant 2 to the load, a transmission loss of 15 MW is incurred. The incremental fuel costs of the two plants are: dC1dPG1=0.04PG1+20Rs/MWhdC2dPG2=0.02PG2+16Rs/MWhThe power received by load is ____ MW. (Assume system λ = Rs. 25/MWh) 274.75

Answer» A two bus system is shown below,







If 150 MW is transmitted from plant 2 to the load, a transmission loss of 15 MW is incurred. The incremental fuel costs of the two plants are:



dC1dPG1=0.04PG1+20Rs/MWh



dC2dPG2=0.02PG2+16Rs/MWh



The power received by load is ____ MW. (Assume system λ = Rs. 25/MWh)
  1. 274.75
12760.

A body of mass 5 kg is moving along the x-axis with a velocity 2ms−1. Another body of mass 10 kg is moving along the y-axis with a velocity √3ms−1. If they collide at the origin and stick together, then the final velocity of the combined mass is

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A body of mass 5 kg is moving along the x-axis with a velocity 2ms1. Another body of mass 10 kg is moving along the y-axis with a velocity 3ms1. If they collide at the origin and stick together, then the final velocity of the combined mass is

12761.

The initial velocity of a particle moving along x-axis is u(at t=0 and x=0) and its acceleration a is given by a=kx. Which of the following equation is correct between its ve locity(v) and (x)?

Answer» The initial velocity of a particle moving along x-axis is u(at t=0 and x=0) and its acceleration a is given by a=kx. Which of the following equation is correct between its ve locity(v) and (x)?
12762.

A bus starts moving with acceleration 2 ms−2. A cyclist 96 m behind the bus starts simultaneously towards the bus at a constant speed of 20 m/s. After what time will he be able to overtake the bus?

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A bus starts moving with acceleration 2 ms2. A cyclist 96 m behind the bus starts simultaneously towards the bus at a constant speed of 20 m/s. After what time will he be able to overtake the bus?

12763.

The mean free path of conduction electrons in copper is about 4×10−8 m. For a copper block, find the electric field which can give, on an average, 1 eV energy to conduction electrons.

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The mean free path of conduction electrons in copper is about 4×108 m. For a copper block, find the electric field which can give, on an average, 1 eV energy to conduction electrons.

12764.

21.The velocity of an object is given as v=6-2t where v is the velocity and t is time period difference between magnitude of distance and diaplacement is?

Answer» 21.The velocity of an object is given as v=6-2t where v is the velocity and t is time period difference between magnitude of distance and diaplacement is?
12765.

A uniform current carrying ring of mass m and radius R is connected by a massless string as shown. If a uniform magnetic field B0 exists in the region to keep the ring in horizontal position, then the current in the ring is

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A uniform current carrying ring of mass m and radius R is connected by a massless string as shown. If a uniform magnetic field B0 exists in the region to keep the ring in horizontal position, then the current in the ring is




12766.

A solid sphere as shown is rolling without slipping. What is the maximum distance travelled by sphere on the inclined plane ?Given g=10 m/s2

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A solid sphere as shown is rolling without slipping. What is the maximum distance travelled by sphere on the inclined plane ?

Given g=10 m/s2


12767.

An electric current of 5 A is divided in three branches forming a parallel combination. The lengths of the wires in the three branches are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. Their diameters are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. If the wires are of the same material then the current in shorter wire is

Answer» An electric current of 5 A is divided in three branches forming a parallel combination. The lengths of the wires in the three branches are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. Their diameters are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. If the wires are of the same material then the current in shorter wire is
12768.

A sinusoidal message signal is uniformily quantized by a 6-bit quantizer. The signal-to-quantization noise ratio at the output of the quantizer is equal to _______dB.37.88

Answer» A sinusoidal message signal is uniformily quantized by a 6-bit quantizer. The signal-to-quantization noise ratio at the output of the quantizer is equal to _______dB.
  1. 37.88
12769.

Vector A has a magnitude of 2 units and makes an angle of 0∘ with the positive x- axis, Vector B has a magnitude of 6 units and makes an angle of 30∘ (clock-wise) with the positive y- axis. Find the magnitude of the resultant of Vector A& B and also the angle that it makes with Vector A.

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Vector A has a magnitude of 2 units and makes an angle of 0 with the positive x- axis, Vector B has a magnitude of 6 units and makes an angle of 30
(clock-wise) with the positive y- axis. Find the magnitude of the resultant of Vector A& B and also the angle that it makes with Vector A.


12770.

A circuit contains a resistance R and an inductance L in series. An alternating voltage V=V0sinωt is applied across it. The currents in R and L respectively will be (I0 is the peak current)

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A circuit contains a resistance R and an inductance L in series. An alternating voltage V=V0sinωt is applied across it. The currents in R and L respectively will be (I0 is the peak current)




12771.

12. A block of mass m is in contact with the cart. Thecoefficient of static friction between the block andthe cart is . The acceleration a of the cart thatprevent the block from falling will beCONOmg(1) a(2)(3) a(4) a

Answer» 12. A block of mass m is in contact with the cart. Thecoefficient of static friction between the block andthe cart is . The acceleration a of the cart thatprevent the block from falling will beCONOmg(1) a(2)(3) a(4) a
12772.

Two wires of diameter 0.25 cm, one made of steel and the other made of brass are loaded as shown in Fig. 9.13. The unloaded length of steel wire is 1.5 m and that of brass wire is 1.0 m. Compute the elongation of the steel and the brass wires.

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Two wires of diameter 0.25 cm, one made of steel and the other made of brass are loaded as shown in Fig. 9.13. The unloaded length of steel wire is 1.5 m and that of brass wire is 1.0 m. Compute the elongation of the steel and the brass wires.

12773.

A source of sound S of frequency 500Hz is situated between a stationary observer O and a wall ,moves towards the wall with a speed of 2 m/s . If the velocity of sound's is 332 m/s ,then the number of beats per second heard by the observer is(approximately)

Answer» A source of sound S of frequency 500Hz is situated between a stationary observer O and a wall ,moves towards the wall with a speed of 2 m/s . If the velocity of sound's is 332 m/s ,then the number of beats per second heard by the observer is(approximately)
12774.

Consider a cube having elastic modulus E and restrained in all the direction, subjected to increase in temperature T∘C, stress developed at sides of cube will be. (α is the coefficient of thermal expansion and μ is Poisson's ratio).

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Consider a cube having elastic modulus E and restrained in all the direction, subjected to increase in temperature TC, stress developed at sides of cube will be. (α is the coefficient of thermal expansion and μ is Poisson's ratio).

12775.

110.The resistance of all the wire between any two adjacent dots is R. Then equivalent resistance between A and B as shown in the figure

Answer» 110.The resistance of all the wire between any two adjacent dots is R. Then equivalent resistance between A and B as shown in the figure
12776.

The frequency of oscillation of current in the inductor is

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The frequency of oscillation of current in the inductor is




12777.

The value of (→A+→B)×(→A−→B) is

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The value of (A+B)×(AB) is

12778.

31. Calculate the frequency , wave number of the microwaves with wavelength 4*10 power 7 NM .

Answer» 31. Calculate the frequency , wave number of the microwaves with wavelength 4*10 power 7 NM .
12779.

An isosceles prism of angle 120∘ has a refractive index 1.44. Two parallel monochromatic rays enter the prism parallel to each other in air as shown in the figure. The rays emerging from the opposite faces.

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An isosceles prism of angle 120 has a refractive index 1.44. Two parallel monochromatic rays enter the prism parallel to each other in air as shown in the figure. The rays emerging from the opposite faces.



12780.

96.A particles tarting from rest attains a velocity of 50 ms^{-1} in 5 s .the acceleration of particle is

Answer» 96.A particles tarting from rest attains a velocity of 50 ms^{-1} in 5 s .the acceleration of particle is
12781.

Given a square plate and total distance of length 3m and 1m^2 is taken out .So what is the centre of mass of remaining part

Answer» Given a square plate and total distance of length 3m and 1m^2 is taken out .So what is the centre of mass of remaining part
12782.

A particle moves according to the equation dvdt = α - β v , where α and β are constants. Find the velocity as a funtion of time. Assume body starts from rest.

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A particle moves according to the equation dvdt = α - β v , where α and β are constants. Find the velocity as a funtion of time. Assume body starts from rest.



12783.

Work done by a conservative force on a system is equal to

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Work done by a conservative force on a system is equal to



12784.

A man is rowing a boat with a constant velocity v0 in a river. The contact area of boat with water is A, coefficient of viscosity of water is η and the depth of river is D. The force required to row the boat is given by,

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A man is rowing a boat with a constant velocity v0 in a river. The contact area of boat with water is A, coefficient of viscosity of water is η and the depth of river is D. The force required to row the boat is given by,

12785.

From the adjoining graph, the distance traversed by particle in 4 seconds, (in m) is

Answer» From the adjoining graph, the distance traversed by particle in 4 seconds, (in m) is


12786.

A parallel beam of white light is incident normally on a water film of thickness 1.0×10−4 cm. Find the wavelength in the visible range (400 nm−700 nm) which are strongly transmitted by the film.Refractive index of water, μ=1.33.

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A parallel beam of white light is incident normally on a water film of thickness 1.0×104 cm. Find the wavelength in the visible range (400 nm700 nm) which are strongly transmitted by the film.



Refractive index of water, μ=1.33.




12787.

The position of a point at time ′t′ is given by x=1+2t+3t2 and y=2−3t+4t2. Then its acceleration at time t is

Answer» The position of a point at time t is given by x=1+2t+3t2 and y=23t+4t2. Then its acceleration at time t is
12788.

a rod of length l is pivoted at one end amd is rotated with a uniform angular velocity in a horizontal plane. let t1 amd t2 be the tension at the points l/4 amd 3l/4 away from the pivlted end . then which is large amg t1 amd t2

Answer» a rod of length l is pivoted at one end amd is rotated with a uniform angular velocity in a horizontal plane. let t1 amd t2 be the tension at the points l/4 amd 3l/4 away from the pivlted end . then which is large amg t1 amd t2
12789.

If a cricket player can throw a ball to a maximum horizontal range of 60 m, what is the maximum vertical height (in m) to which he can throw?

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If a cricket player can throw a ball to a maximum horizontal range of 60 m, what is the maximum vertical height (in m) to which he can throw?

12790.

The potential energy of a particle that is free to move along x−axis is given by U=(x3−x22)J, where x is in meter. The particle is initially at x=0. Find the magnitude of force at x=2 m.

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The potential energy of a particle that is free to move along xaxis is given by U=(x3x22)J, where x is in meter. The particle is initially at x=0. Find the magnitude of force at x=2 m.

12791.

If the cost of three pens is Rs. 27, then what will be the cost of 7 pens?

Answer» If the cost of three pens is Rs. 27, then what will be the cost of 7 pens?
12792.

33.A particle is moving along a straight line has a velocity V m/s when it clear a distance of X metre these two are connected by a relation. V=\sqrt{}(49+X) find the acceleration of the particle when velocity is 1 metre per second Click here to view details:

Answer» 33.A particle is moving along a straight line has a velocity V m/s when it clear a distance of X metre these two are connected by a relation. V=\sqrt{}(49+X) find the acceleration of the particle when velocity is 1 metre per second Click here to view details:
12793.

The position x of a particle along a straight road at time T is given by x is equal to alpha + beta t plus Gama t square Where Alpha Beta and Gamma are constants the numerical ratio of initial velocity e at t is equal to zero and acceleration is

Answer» The position x of a particle along a straight road at time T is given by x is equal to alpha + beta t plus Gama t square Where Alpha Beta and Gamma are constants the numerical ratio of initial velocity e at t is equal to zero and acceleration is
12794.

Given below are observations on molar specific heats at room temperature of some common gases. Gas Molar specific heat (Cv ) (cal mo1¯¹ K¯¹) Hydrogen 4.87 Nitrogen 4.97 Oxygen 5.02 Nitric oxide 4.99 Carbon monoxide 5.01 Chlorine 6.17 The measured molar specific heats of these gases are markedly different from those for monatomic gases. Typically, molar specific heat of a monatomic gas is 2.92 cal/mol K. Explain this difference. What can you infer from the somewhat larger (than the rest) value for chlorine ?

Answer» Given below are observations on molar specific heats at room temperature of some common gases. Gas Molar specific heat (Cv ) (cal mo1¯¹ K¯¹) Hydrogen 4.87 Nitrogen 4.97 Oxygen 5.02 Nitric oxide 4.99 Carbon monoxide 5.01 Chlorine 6.17 The measured molar specific heats of these gases are markedly different from those for monatomic gases. Typically, molar specific heat of a monatomic gas is 2.92 cal/mol K. Explain this difference. What can you infer from the somewhat larger (than the rest) value for chlorine ?
12795.

The acceleration due to gravity at a height 2 km above the earth surface is same as that of acceleration due to gravity at depth ′d′ below the surface of earth. Then d is equal to

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The acceleration due to gravity at a height 2 km above the earth surface is same as that of acceleration due to gravity at depth d below the surface of earth. Then d is equal to

12796.

The rate at which a particular decay process occurs in a radioactive sample, is proportional to the number of radioactive nuclei present. If N is the number of radioactive nuclei present at some instant, the rate of change of N is dNdt=−λN.Consider radioactive decay of A to B which may further decay either to X or to Y. λ1,λ2 and λ3 are decay constant for A to B decay, B to X decay and B to Y decay respectively. If at t=0 number of nuclei of A,B,X and Y are N0,N0, zero and zero respectively and N1,N2,N3,N4 are number of nuclei A,B,X and Y at any instant.Rate of accumulation of at any instant will be

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The rate at which a particular decay process occurs in a radioactive sample, is proportional to the number of radioactive nuclei present. If N is the number of radioactive nuclei present at some instant, the rate of change of N is dNdt=λN.

Consider radioactive decay of A to B which may further decay either to X or to Y. λ1,λ2 and λ3 are decay constant for A to B decay, B to X decay and B to Y decay respectively. If at t=0 number of nuclei of A,B,X and Y are N0,N0, zero and zero respectively and N1,N2,N3,N4 are number of nuclei A,B,X and Y at any instant.



Rate of accumulation of at any instant will be

12797.

Suppose, the acceleration due to gravity at the earth's surface is 10 ms−2 and at the surface of Mars is 4.0 ms−2. A 60 kg passenger goes from the earth to Mars in a spaceship moving with a constant velocity. Neglect all other objects in space. Which part of the figure best represents the weight (net gravitational force) of the passenger as a function of time?

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Suppose, the acceleration due to gravity at the earth's surface is 10 ms2 and at the surface of Mars is 4.0 ms2. A 60 kg passenger goes from the earth to Mars in a spaceship moving with a constant velocity. Neglect all other objects in space. Which part of the figure best represents the weight (net gravitational force) of the passenger as a function of time?




12798.

A ball is thrown vertically upwards from groundwhen it is at th of its maximum height its speed7.3is 20 m/s. The speed of throw is(2) 25 m/s(1) 15 m/s(3) 35 m/s(4) 40 m/s

Answer» A ball is thrown vertically upwards from groundwhen it is at th of its maximum height its speed7.3is 20 m/s. The speed of throw is(2) 25 m/s(1) 15 m/s(3) 35 m/s(4) 40 m/s
12799.

A motor car is moving with speed 30m/s on a circular path of radius 500m. Its speed is increasing at the rate of 2m/s2. What will be its resultant acceleration?

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A motor car is moving with speed 30m/s on a circular path of radius 500m. Its speed is increasing at the rate of 2m/s2. What will be its resultant acceleration?

12800.

integration of e^-2t dt with limits infinity and 0 is ?

Answer» integration of e^-2t dt with limits infinity and 0 is ?