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13151.

three rings each of mass M and radius R are arranged as shown in the figure . the moment of inertia of the arrangement about OO' axis

Answer» three rings each of mass M and radius R are arranged as shown in the figure . the moment of inertia of the arrangement about OO' axis
13152.

87. How to easily judge that it is paramagnetic, ferromagnetic, or diamagnetic

Answer» 87. How to easily judge that it is paramagnetic, ferromagnetic, or diamagnetic
13153.

A projectile is fired with some velocity making certain angle with the horizontal. Which of the following graphs is the best representation for the kinetic energy of a projectile (KE) versus its horizontal displacement (x)?

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A projectile is fired with some velocity making certain angle with the horizontal. Which of the following graphs is the best representation for the kinetic energy of a projectile (KE) versus its horizontal displacement (x)?

13154.

The kinetic energy of an electron, which isaccelerated in the potential difference of 100 V, is

Answer» The kinetic energy of an electron, which isaccelerated in the potential difference of 100 V, is
13155.

A rod of mass m and length 2R is attached to a circular ring of mass m and radius R along its vertical diameter as shown. Horizontal force F is applied at top. Friction is sufficient for pure rolling, then friction force acting on the ring, at the instant shown is

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A rod of mass m and length 2R is attached to a circular ring of mass m and radius R along its vertical diameter as shown. Horizontal force F is applied at top. Friction is sufficient for pure rolling, then friction force acting on the ring, at the instant shown is


13156.

A bullet of mass 20 g is horizontally fired with a velocity 150 m/s from a pistol of mass 2 kg . What is the recoil velocity of the pistol?

Answer» A bullet of mass 20 g is horizontally fired with a velocity 150 m/s from a pistol of mass 2 kg . What is the recoil velocity of the pistol?
13157.

A ball is released from top of the smooth vertical tube .The angle made by the ball with vertical when it just leaves the contact from the inner surface of the tube

Answer» A ball is released from top of the smooth vertical tube .The angle made by the ball with vertical when it just leaves the contact from the inner surface of the tube
13158.

A block of mass 10 kg is slowly slid up a smooth inclined plane of inclination 37∘ by a person. Calculate the work done by the person in moving the block through a distance of 20 m along the incline, if the person applies the force parallel to the inclined plane. Take g=10 m/s2.

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A block of mass 10 kg is slowly slid up a smooth inclined plane of inclination 37 by a person. Calculate the work done by the person in moving the block through a distance of 20 m along the incline, if the person applies the force parallel to the inclined plane. Take g=10 m/s2.

13159.

A coil of radius 10 cm and resistance 40Ω has 1000 turns. It is placed with its plane vertical and its axis parallel to the magnetic meridian. The coil is connected to a galvanome ter and is rotated about the vertical diameter through an angle of 180∘. Find the charge which flows through the galvanometer if the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field is BH=3.0×10−5T.

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A coil of radius 10 cm and resistance 40Ω has 1000 turns. It is placed with its plane vertical and its axis parallel to the magnetic meridian. The coil is connected to a galvanome ter and is rotated about the vertical diameter through an angle of 180. Find the charge which flows through the galvanometer if the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field is BH=3.0×105T.

13160.

3. Width of the fringes is equal ininterference. In diffraction they are neverequal. IN DIFFRACTION WIDTH OF MAXIMA AND MINIMA IS SAME SO WHY IT SAYS THEY ARE NEVER EQUAL?

Answer» 3. Width of the fringes is equal ininterference. In diffraction they are neverequal. IN DIFFRACTION WIDTH OF MAXIMA AND MINIMA IS SAME SO WHY IT SAYS THEY ARE NEVER EQUAL?
13161.

A copper block of mass 2.5 kg is heated in a furnace to a temperature of 500 °C and then placed on a large ice block. What is the maximum amount of ice that can melt? (Specific heat of copper = 0.39 J g¯¹ K¯¹; heat of fusion of water = 335 J g¯¹ ).

Answer» A copper block of mass 2.5 kg is heated in a furnace to a temperature of 500 °C and then placed on a large ice block. What is the maximum amount of ice that can melt? (Specific heat of copper = 0.39 J g¯¹ K¯¹; heat of fusion of water = 335 J g¯¹ ).
13162.

A nozzle is so shaped that the average flow velocity changes linearly from 1.5 m/s at the beginning to 15 m/s at its end in a distance of 0.375 m. The magnitude of the convective acceleration (in m/s2) at the end of the nozzle is 540

Answer» A nozzle is so shaped that the average flow velocity changes linearly from 1.5 m/s at the beginning to 15 m/s at its end in a distance of 0.375 m. The magnitude of the convective acceleration (in m/s2) at the end of the nozzle is
  1. 540
13163.

On a long horizontally moving belt (Fig. 3.26), a child runs to and fro with a speed 9 km h ¯¹ (with respect to the belt) between his father and mother located 50 m apart on the moving belt. The belt moves with a speed of 4 km h–1. For an observer on a stationary platform outside, what is the (a) speed of the child running in the direction of motion of the belt ?. (b) speed of the child running opposite to the direction of motion of the belt ? (c) time taken by the child in (a) and (b) ? Which of the answers alter if motion is viewed by one of the parents ?

Answer» On a long horizontally moving belt (Fig. 3.26), a child runs to and fro with a speed 9 km h ¯¹ (with respect to the belt) between his father and mother located 50 m apart on the moving belt. The belt moves with a speed of 4 km h–1. For an observer on a stationary platform outside, what is the (a) speed of the child running in the direction of motion of the belt ?. (b) speed of the child running opposite to the direction of motion of the belt ? (c) time taken by the child in (a) and (b) ? Which of the answers alter if motion is viewed by one of the parents ?
13164.

If Rohit moves along a circular path from point A(0,0) as shown in the figure and reaches diametrically opposite point B(5,0), what is his displacement vector? Given: radius of circle is 2.5 unit.

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If Rohit moves along a circular path from point A(0,0) as shown in the figure and reaches diametrically opposite point B(5,0), what is his displacement vector? Given: radius of circle is 2.5 unit.




13165.

Answer the following: (a) The top of the atmosphere is at about 400 kV with respect tothe surface of the earth, corresponding to an electric field thatdecreases with altitude. Near the surface of the earth, the fieldis about 100 Vm–1. Why then do we not get an electric shock aswe step out of our house into the open? (Assume the house tobe a steel cage so there is no field inside!) (b) A man fixes outside his house one evening a two metre highinsulating slab carrying on its top a large aluminium sheet ofarea 1m2. Will he get an electric shock if he touches the metalsheet next morning? (c) The discharging current in the atmosphere due to the smallconductivity of air is known to be 1800 A on an average overthe globe. Why then does the atmosphere not discharge itselfcompletely in due course and become electrically neutral? Inother words, what keeps the atmosphere charged? (d) What are the forms of energy into which the electrical energyof the atmosphere is dissipated during a lightning?(Hint: The earth has an electric field of about 100 Vm–1 at itssurface in the downward direction, corresponding to a surfacecharge density = –10–9 C m–2. Due to the slight conductivity ofthe atmosphere up to about 50 km (beyond which it is goodconductor), about + 1800 C is pumped every second into theearth as a whole. The earth, however, does not get dischargedsince thunderstorms and lightning occurring continually allover the globe pump an equal amount of negative charge onthe earth.)

Answer» Answer the following: (a) The top of the atmosphere is at about 400 kV with respect tothe surface of the earth, corresponding to an electric field thatdecreases with altitude. Near the surface of the earth, the fieldis about 100 Vm–1. Why then do we not get an electric shock aswe step out of our house into the open? (Assume the house tobe a steel cage so there is no field inside!) (b) A man fixes outside his house one evening a two metre highinsulating slab carrying on its top a large aluminium sheet ofarea 1m2. Will he get an electric shock if he touches the metalsheet next morning? (c) The discharging current in the atmosphere due to the smallconductivity of air is known to be 1800 A on an average overthe globe. Why then does the atmosphere not discharge itselfcompletely in due course and become electrically neutral? Inother words, what keeps the atmosphere charged? (d) What are the forms of energy into which the electrical energyof the atmosphere is dissipated during a lightning?(Hint: The earth has an electric field of about 100 Vm–1 at itssurface in the downward direction, corresponding to a surfacecharge density = –10–9 C m–2. Due to the slight conductivity ofthe atmosphere up to about 50 km (beyond which it is goodconductor), about + 1800 C is pumped every second into theearth as a whole. The earth, however, does not get dischargedsince thunderstorms and lightning occurring continually allover the globe pump an equal amount of negative charge onthe earth.)
13166.

53.Calculate the ratio of average kinetic energy of one molecule of diatomic gas (rigid)and diatomic gas (elastic) at 150^° C

Answer» 53.Calculate the ratio of average kinetic energy of one molecule of diatomic gas (rigid)and diatomic gas (elastic) at 150^° C
13167.

A cylinder fixed with a piston contains saturated vapour of a refrigerant at 10∘C, the volume and pressure are 10 L and 0.681 MPa respectively. The refrigerant is compressed to 3.5 L and 2 MPa. If the saturated vapour is undergoing polytropic process as PVn= constant, where n=1.025, then calculate the work done during the process.

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A cylinder fixed with a piston contains saturated vapour of a refrigerant at 10C, the volume and pressure are 10 L and 0.681 MPa respectively. The refrigerant is compressed to 3.5 L and 2 MPa. If the saturated vapour is undergoing polytropic process as PVn= constant, where n=1.025, then calculate the work done during the process.

13168.

The three stable isotopes of neon: 20 21 2210 10 Ne, Ne and Ne 10 haverespective abundances of 90.51%, 0.27% and 9.22%. The atomicmasses of the three isotopes are 19.99 u, 20.99 u and 21.99 u,respectively. Obtain the average atomic mass of neon.

Answer» The three stable isotopes of neon: 20 21 2210 10 Ne, Ne and Ne 10 haverespective abundances of 90.51%, 0.27% and 9.22%. The atomicmasses of the three isotopes are 19.99 u, 20.99 u and 21.99 u,respectively. Obtain the average atomic mass of neon.
13169.

A mixture of 4 g of hydrogen and 8 g of helium at NTP has a density about

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A mixture of 4 g of hydrogen and 8 g of helium at NTP has a density about

13170.

what is wattless current?

Answer» what is wattless current?
13171.

A wire in the form of a circular loop of radius r lies with its plane normal to a magnetic field B. If the wire is polled to take a square shape in the same plane in time t, the emf induced in the loop is given by

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A wire in the form of a circular loop of radius r lies with its plane normal to a magnetic field B. If the wire is polled to take a square shape in the same plane in time t, the emf induced in the loop is given by



13172.

The point A moves with a uniform speed along the circumference of a circle of radius 0.36 m and cover 30∘ in 0.1 s. The perpendicular projection ′P′ from ′A′ on the diameter MN represents the simple harmonic motion of ′P′. The restoring force per unit mass when P touches M will be:

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The point A moves with a uniform speed along the circumference of a circle of radius 0.36 m and cover 30 in 0.1 s. The perpendicular projection P from A on the diameter MN represents the simple harmonic motion of P. The restoring force per unit mass when P touches M will be:


13173.

A stone is dropped and other is thrown downward with speed 45m/s at same instant and from same height. Find magnitude of relative speed at t = 2sec?

Answer» A stone is dropped and other is thrown downward with speed 45m/s at same instant and from same height. Find magnitude of relative speed at t = 2sec?
13174.

Electric potential in a region is varying according to the relation V=3x22−y24 , where x and y are in meter and V is in volt. Electric field intensity in N/C at a point (1 m, 2 m) is

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Electric potential in a region is varying according to the relation V=3x22y24 , where x and y are in meter and V is in volt. Electric field intensity in N/C at a point (1 m, 2 m) is

13175.

Why parallel conductor's attracte r repulsive

Answer» Why parallel conductor's attracte r repulsive
13176.

Metallic spheres of radius 1 cm and 2 cm are given charges 10-2 and5*10-2, respectively if they are connected by a conducting wire the final charge on the smallest Sphere is

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Metallic spheres of radius 1 cm and 2 cm are given charges 10-2 and5*10-2, respectively if they are connected by a conducting wire the final charge on the smallest Sphere is

13177.

name the factors on which speed of sound depend ,explain all

Answer» name the factors on which speed of sound depend ,explain all
13178.

12. A- If the angle of projection of a particle from the horizontal is doubled keeping the speed of projection same the particle strikes the same Target on the ground then the ratio of time of flight in the two cases will be B-. A projectile is projected with a velocity v=ai+bj . The radius of curvature of the trajactory of the particle at the top most point of it's trajactory is

Answer» 12. A- If the angle of projection of a particle from the horizontal is doubled keeping the speed of projection same the particle strikes the same Target on the ground then the ratio of time of flight in the two cases will be B-. A projectile is projected with a velocity v=ai+bj . The radius of curvature of the trajactory of the particle at the top most point of it's trajactory is
13179.

An equilateral prism has refractive index as 1.5. The angle of deviation of the ray is 10n degrees, if a ray is incident normally on a surface. Find n.

Answer» An equilateral prism has refractive index as 1.5. The angle of deviation of the ray is 10n degrees, if a ray is incident normally on a surface. Find n.
13180.

A ball of mass 0.3kg is tied to one end of a string 0.8m long and rotated in a vertical circle. If the tension of the string be 2N at the highest point in the circle, the tension at the lowest point in this situation will be equal to a) 0b) 2.94c) 17.64 Nd) 19.64N

Answer» A ball of mass 0.3kg is tied to one end of a string 0.8m long and rotated in a vertical circle. If the tension of the string be 2N at the highest point in the circle, the tension at the lowest point in this situation will be equal to

a) 0
b) 2.94
c) 17.64 N
d) 19.64N
13181.

Find the velocity of water in pipe for the arrangement of pitot-tube shown

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Find the velocity of water in pipe for the arrangement of pitot-tube shown


13182.

A uniform chain of mass M and length L is held vertically in such a way that its lower end just touches the horizontal floor. The chain is released from rest in this position. Any portion that strikes the floor comes to rest. Assuming that the chain does not form a heap on the floor, calculate the force exerted by it on the floor when a length x has reached the floor.

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A uniform chain of mass M and length L is held vertically in such a way that its lower end just touches the horizontal floor. The chain is released from rest in this position. Any portion that strikes the floor comes to rest. Assuming that the chain does not form a heap on the floor, calculate the force exerted by it on the floor when a length x has reached the floor.

13183.

11.Electric force between two charged sphere is 18 units if the distance between the centres of the square is tripled the electric field will be

Answer» 11.Electric force between two charged sphere is 18 units if the distance between the centres of the square is tripled the electric field will be
13184.

An oil drop is found floating freely between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor the plates being horizontal and the lower plate carrying charge of +Q. The area of each plate is A and the distance of separation between them is D. The mass of oil drop is M . In CGS unit what must be the charge on the drop

Answer» An oil drop is found floating freely between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor the plates being horizontal and the lower plate carrying charge of +Q. The area of each plate is A and the distance of separation between them is D. The mass of oil drop is M . In CGS unit what must be the charge on the drop
13185.

A player throws a ball vertically upwards.What is the direction of acceleration during upward motion? and what is the velocity at the highest point of motion?

Answer» A player throws a ball vertically upwards.What is the direction of acceleration during upward motion? and what is the velocity at the highest point of motion?
13186.

A block of 10 g slides on smooth horizontal surface with 20 m/s towards a spring of spring constant100 N/m placed horizontally (as shown in figure). The maximum compression in spring is

Answer» A block of 10 g slides on smooth horizontal surface with 20 m/s towards a spring of spring constant100 N/m placed horizontally (as shown in figure). The maximum compression in spring is
13187.

In a ΔABC, let 2a2+4b2+c2=2a(2b+c), then which of the following is/are true:

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In a ΔABC, let 2a2+4b2+c2=2a(2b+c), then which of the following is/are true:

13188.

A machine gun fires a steady stream of bullets at the rate of n per minute into a stationary target in which the bullets get embedded. If each bullet has a mass m and arrives at the target with a velocity v, the average force on the target is

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A machine gun fires a steady stream of bullets at the rate of n per minute into a stationary target in which the bullets get embedded. If each bullet has a mass m and arrives at the target with a velocity v, the average force on the target is

13189.

if momentum of a body increases by 11 percent then what is the chenge its kinetic energ

Answer» if momentum of a body increases by 11 percent then what is the chenge its kinetic energ
13190.

A system of three polarizers P1,P2,P3 is set up such that the pass axis of P3 is crossed with respect to that of P1. The pass axis of P2 is inclined at 60∘ to the pass axis of P3. When a beam of unpolarized light of intensity I0 is incident on P1, the intensity of light emerging from P3 is I. The ratio (I0/I) equals (nearly),

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A system of three polarizers P1,P2,P3 is set up such that the pass axis of P3 is crossed with respect to that of P1. The pass axis of P2 is inclined at 60 to the pass axis of P3. When a beam of unpolarized light of intensity I0 is incident on P1, the intensity of light emerging from P3 is I. The ratio (I0/I) equals (nearly),


13191.

A ray is incident at a small angle of incidence i on one face of a prism with angle of prism 6∘ and emerges from the second face. If the prism is dipped in transparent liquid of refractive index 1.2 and angle of deviation is 2∘, then what is the refractive index of prism material?

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A ray is incident at a small angle of incidence i on one face of a prism with angle of prism 6 and emerges from the second face. If the prism is dipped in transparent liquid of refractive index 1.2 and angle of deviation is 2, then what is the refractive index of prism material?

13192.

Find the average angular speed of the minute hand of a normal clock in 1.5 hrs.

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Find the average angular speed of the minute hand of a normal clock in 1.5 hrs.




13193.

What are the 3 laws of motion?Explain

Answer» What are the 3 laws of motion?Explain
13194.

A sensitivity of 100 pulses per revolution shown by a shaft encoder connected to a DC motor. A frequency meter attached to encoder shows 50000 Hz. The speed of the motor measured by shaft encoder (in rpm) is300

Answer» A sensitivity of 100 pulses per revolution shown by a shaft encoder connected to a DC motor. A frequency meter attached to encoder shows 50000 Hz. The speed of the motor measured by shaft encoder (in rpm) is
  1. 300
13195.

A lead bullet strikes against a steel armor plate with the velocity of 300 meter/second. If the bullet, assuming that the impact is perfectly inelastic find the rise in temperature of the bullet. Assume that the heat produced is shared equally between the bullet and the target, specific heat of lead = 0.03 cal/g/∘C

Answer» A lead bullet strikes against a steel armor plate with the velocity of 300 meter/second. If the bullet, assuming that the impact is perfectly inelastic find the rise in temperature of the bullet. Assume that the heat produced is shared equally between the bullet and the target, specific heat of lead = 0.03 cal/g/C
13196.

If two identical conducting spheres having charges 2 μC and –1 μC are kept at certain distance apart, then the magnitude of force between them is F. Now, they are touched and again kept at the same distance, then the magnitude of force becomes

Answer» If two identical conducting spheres having charges 2 μC and –1 μC are kept at certain distance apart, then the magnitude of force between them is F. Now, they are touched and again kept at the same distance, then the magnitude of force becomes
13197.

57.In an uniform electric field lines calculate the work done in moving the charge q from C to A through B

Answer» 57.In an uniform electric field lines calculate the work done in moving the charge q from C to A through B
13198.

a block ofmass M is attached to a horizontal spring with spring cons†an t k is moving with SHM having amplitude A1. at an ins†an t when the block passes through its equilbrium position a lump of putty of mass m is dropped vertically on the block from a very small height and sticks to it find : 1. new amplitude and period 2. new amplitude when lump of putty is dropped on the block when it is at an end on of its path

Answer» a block ofmass M is attached to a horizontal spring with spring cons†an t k is moving with SHM having amplitude A1. at an ins†an t when the block passes through its equilbrium position a lump of putty of mass m is dropped vertically on the block from a very small height and sticks to it find : 1. new amplitude and period 2. new amplitude when lump of putty is dropped on the block when it is at an end on of its path
13199.

Find the angle by which the mirror must be rotated such that the reflected ray will be travelling along the vertical (dotted line) as shown in the figure.[CW - clockwise, CCW - counter-clockwise]

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Find the angle by which the mirror must be rotated such that the reflected ray will be travelling along the vertical (dotted line) as shown in the figure.

[CW - clockwise, CCW - counter-clockwise]




13200.

A parallel plate capacitor is made of square plates, each of length l separated by a distance t as shown. Capacity when the plates are making small angle θ with each other as shown in the diagram is C, if the square plates are of length 2l and separated by distance 2t and make the same angle θ, then capacity is C′ which of the following correctly represent the relation between C and C′

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A parallel plate capacitor is made of square plates, each of length l separated by a distance t as shown. Capacity when the plates are making small angle θ with each other as shown in the diagram is C, if the square plates are of length 2l and separated by distance 2t and make the same angle θ, then capacity is C which of the following correctly represent the relation between C and C