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16751.

A ball projected vertically upwards from a point P at the top of a building, reaches the ground in x second. If it projected vertically downwards from the point P with the same velocity, it reaches the ground in y seconds. If it falls freely from P , the time taken by it to reach the ground is

Answer» A ball projected vertically upwards from a point P at the top of a building, reaches the ground in x second. If it projected vertically downwards from the point P with the same velocity, it reaches the ground in y seconds. If it falls freely from P , the time taken by it to reach the ground is
16752.

54. A spring balance measures the weight of an object in air to be 0 .1N . It shows a reading of 0.08N when the object is completely immersed in water.if the value of acceleration due to gravity is 10m/s2 the volume of the object is

Answer» 54. A spring balance measures the weight of an object in air to be 0 .1N . It shows a reading of 0.08N when the object is completely immersed in water.if the value of acceleration due to gravity is 10m/s2 the volume of the object is
16753.

What are the mobile charge carriers in a conductor? __

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What are the mobile charge carriers in a conductor?


__
16754.

the wavelength of sound in hydrogen gas corresponding to lower limit of audibility is( speed of sound in h2 gas is 1350 m/s)

Answer» the wavelength of sound in hydrogen gas corresponding to lower limit of audibility is( speed of sound in h2 gas is 1350 m/s)
16755.

Q. Experimental observations have shown that X-rays (i) travel in vacuum with a speed of 3×10^8m/s , (ii) exhibit the phenomenon of diffraction and can the polarized. What conclusion can be drawn about the nature of X -rays from each of these observations?

Answer» Q. Experimental observations have shown that X-rays (i) travel in vacuum with a speed of 3×10^8m/s , (ii) exhibit the phenomenon of diffraction and can the polarized. What conclusion can be drawn about the nature of X -rays from each of these observations?
16756.

Find the net electric field at an equatorial point P of a dipole as shown in figure.

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Find the net electric field at an equatorial point P of a dipole as shown in figure.




16757.

A tank full of liquid has an orifice 4.9m below the surface level in the tank. The velocity of out coming liquid is (g=9.8m/s2)

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A tank full of liquid has an orifice 4.9m below the surface level in the tank. The velocity of out coming liquid is (g=9.8m/s2)



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46.Two point of magnitude 0.2micrometre and 0.85 micrometre are placed 12cm apart. What is the field intensity of each charge at the site of the other?

Answer» 46.Two point of magnitude 0.2micrometre and 0.85 micrometre are placed 12cm apart. What is the field intensity of each charge at the site of the other?
16759.

Two identical masses, of mass m each and carrying equal and opposite charges of magnitude q, are attached to the ends of a non-conducting uniform rod, of mass m and length l. The system is related from rest in uniform electric field, from θ=53∘ as shown in figure. The angular acceleration of the rod, just after release is,

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Two identical masses, of mass m each and carrying equal and opposite charges of magnitude q, are attached to the ends of a non-conducting uniform rod, of mass m and length l. The system is related from rest in uniform electric field, from θ=53 as shown in figure. The angular acceleration of the rod, just after release is,




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36. In the case, velocity of the object is changing at uniform rate(a) from u to v in time t ,so what is the average velocity for the given period of time t ?

Answer» 36. In the case, velocity of the object is changing at uniform rate(a) from u to v in time t ,so what is the average velocity for the given period of time t ?
16761.

Consider two points 1 and 2 in a region outside a charged sphere. Two points are not very far away from the sphere. If E and V represent the electric field vector and the electric potential, which of the following is not possible

Answer» Consider two points 1 and 2 in a region outside a charged sphere. Two points are not very far away from the sphere. If E and V represent the electric field vector and the electric potential, which of the following is not possible
16762.

When a fast electron passes near a highly positively charged nucleus, x-rays are seen to get radiated. What could be the cause for this radiation?

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When a fast electron passes near a highly positively charged nucleus, x-rays are seen to get radiated. What could be the cause for this radiation?



16763.

The moment of inertia of two spheres of equal masses is equal. If one of the spheres is solid of radius √45 m and the other is a hollow sphere. What is the radius of the hollow sphere?

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The moment of inertia of two spheres of equal masses is equal. If one of the spheres is solid of radius √45 m and the other is a hollow sphere. What is the radius of the hollow sphere?


16764.

The velocity - time graph of a body with a constant acceleration is:

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The velocity - time graph of a body with a constant acceleration is:



16765.

In the given figure, equivalent resistance between A and B will be

Answer» In the given figure, equivalent resistance between A and B will be


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169 A parallel plate capacitor having a plate area A and plate separation d is joined to a battery of emf Even and internal resistance R at t=0. Consider a plane surface of area A/2, parallel to the plates and situated symmetrically between them. Define displacement resistance Rd=V/id (where id is displacement current) of the space between the plates where V is the potential difference between the plates. Show that Rd varies with time as

Answer» 169 A parallel plate capacitor having a plate area A and plate separation d is joined to a battery of emf Even and internal resistance R at t=0. Consider a plane surface of area A/2, parallel to the plates and situated symmetrically between them. Define displacement resistance Rd=V/id (where id is displacement current) of the space between the plates where V is the potential difference between the plates. Show that Rd varies with time as
16767.

Eq. wt. of Na2Co

Answer» Eq. wt. of Na2Co
16768.

Three particles of mass M are placed at the corners of equilateral triangle and all the particles move in a circle due to their mutual gravitational force . Calculate the speed of the particles

Answer» Three particles of mass M are placed at the corners of equilateral triangle and all the particles move in a circle due to their mutual gravitational force . Calculate the speed of the particles
16769.

Voltage across 10 microfarad capacitor is changing at the rate of 10 V/s. The rate at which energy stored in capacitor is increasing when voltage across it is 20 V is?

Answer» Voltage across 10 microfarad capacitor is changing at the rate of 10 V/s. The rate at which energy stored in capacitor is increasing when voltage across it is 20 V is?
16770.

A small body of mass m slides without friction from the top of a hemispherical cup of radius r as shown in the following figure. If it leaves the surface of the cup at a vertical distance h below the highest point, then-

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A small body of mass m slides without friction from the top of a hemispherical cup of radius r as shown in the following figure. If it leaves the surface of the cup at a vertical distance h below the highest point, then-


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Assertion: Electromagnetic radiations exert pressure. Reason: Electromagnetic waves carry both momentum and energy. (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason isthe correct explanation of assertion. (b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason isnot the correct explanation of assertion. (c)Assertion is true but reason is false. (d)Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer» Assertion: Electromagnetic radiations exert pressure. Reason: Electromagnetic waves carry both momentum and energy. (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason isthe correct explanation of assertion. (b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason isnot the correct explanation of assertion. (c)Assertion is true but reason is false. (d)Both assertion and reason are false.
16772.

Interference pattern is produced in a Young's double slit experiment and a thin piece of plane parallel glass slab (μ=1.5) is placed in front of one of the slits. If the fringes are displaced through a distance equal the fringe width, find the thickness of the glass slab. Take wavelength of light λ=6000 ˚A.

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Interference pattern is produced in a Young's double slit experiment and a thin piece of plane parallel glass slab (μ=1.5) is placed in front of one of the slits. If the fringes are displaced through a distance equal the fringe width, find the thickness of the glass slab. Take wavelength of light λ=6000 ˚A.

16773.

atmospheric refraction and scaterring of ligh

Answer» atmospheric refraction and scaterring of ligh
16774.

Two bodies of masses m1 and m2 are initially at rest at an infinite distance apart. They are then allowed to move towards each other under mutual gravitational attraction. Their relative velocity of approach at a separation distance r between them is

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Two bodies of masses m1 and m2 are initially at rest at an infinite distance apart. They are then allowed to move towards each other under mutual gravitational attraction. Their relative velocity of approach at a separation distance r between them is

16775.

A conductor of length l has shape of a semicylinder of radius R(

Answer» A conductor of length l has shape of a semicylinder of radius R(<δ=δ0cos θ. If an ideal battery of emf V is connected across its end faces, then magnetic field at point O on the axis of semicylinder is nμ0δ0Vtl. Here, n is


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4) 30 cm2. A source of light is at 10 cm from a convex mirror and is then moved to a distance of 2 cm fromthe mirror. How much does the image move, if the radius of curvature of the mirror is 4.8 cm?(1) 0.95 cm(3) 0,75 cm(2) 0.85 cm(4) 0.65 cm

Answer» 4) 30 cm2. A source of light is at 10 cm from a convex mirror and is then moved to a distance of 2 cm fromthe mirror. How much does the image move, if the radius of curvature of the mirror is 4.8 cm?(1) 0.95 cm(3) 0,75 cm(2) 0.85 cm(4) 0.65 cm
16777.

The displacement x of a particle at the instant when its velocity is v is given by v=√3x+16. Its acceleration and initial velocity are

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The displacement x of a particle at the instant when its velocity is v is given by v=3x+16. Its acceleration and initial velocity are


16778.

A line measured on a uniform slope with a 30 m tape pulled with a force of 5 kg. The length of line was found to be 525.80 m. The temperature at the time of measurement was 30∘C and the tape is correct at 24∘C when there is no pull. Determine the horizontal distance between the end points of the line. The difference of levels of the two ends of the line is 9.14 m. The coefficient of thermal expansion of the material of the tape is 0.00001 per ∘C. Cross-sectional area of the tape is 2 mm2 and its modulus of elasticity is 21×105kg/cm2.525.8146

Answer» A line measured on a uniform slope with a 30 m tape pulled with a force of 5 kg. The length of line was found to be 525.80 m. The temperature at the time of measurement was 30C and the tape is correct at 24C when there is no pull. Determine the horizontal distance between the end points of the line. The difference of levels of the two ends of the line is 9.14 m. The coefficient of thermal expansion of the material of the tape is 0.00001 per C. Cross-sectional area of the tape is 2 mm2 and its modulus of elasticity is 21×105kg/cm2.
  1. 525.8146
16779.

Let f(x)=x∫0sin100tsin100t+cos100tdt, thenf(2π)

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Let f(x)=x0sin100tsin100t+cos100tdt,

thenf(2π)

16780.

Answer the following questions:(a) Why does a paramagnetic sample display greater magnetisation(for the same magnetising field) when cooled? (b) Why is diamagnetism, in contrast, almost independent oftemperature? (c) If a toroid uses bismuth for its core, will the field in the core be(slightly) greater or (slightly) less than when the core is empty? (d) Is the permeability of a ferromagnetic material independent ofthe magnetic field? If not, is it more for lower or higher fields? (e) Magnetic field lines are always nearly normal to the surface of aferromagnet at every point. (This fact is analogous to the staticelectric field lines being normal to the surface of a conductor atevery point.) Why? (f ) Would the maximum possible magnetisation of a paramagneticsample be of the same order of magnitude as the magnetisationof a ferromagnet?

Answer» Answer the following questions:(a) Why does a paramagnetic sample display greater magnetisation(for the same magnetising field) when cooled? (b) Why is diamagnetism, in contrast, almost independent oftemperature? (c) If a toroid uses bismuth for its core, will the field in the core be(slightly) greater or (slightly) less than when the core is empty? (d) Is the permeability of a ferromagnetic material independent ofthe magnetic field? If not, is it more for lower or higher fields? (e) Magnetic field lines are always nearly normal to the surface of aferromagnet at every point. (This fact is analogous to the staticelectric field lines being normal to the surface of a conductor atevery point.) Why? (f ) Would the maximum possible magnetisation of a paramagneticsample be of the same order of magnitude as the magnetisationof a ferromagnet?
16781.

Figure 8.6 shows a capacitor made of two circular plates each ofradius 12 cm, and separated by 5.0 cm. The capacitor is beingcharged by an external source (not shown in the figure). Thecharging current is constant and equal to 0.15A. (a) Calculate the capacitance and the rate of change of potentialdifference between the plates. (b) Obtain the displacement current across the plates. (c) Is Kirchhoff’s first rule (junction rule) valid at each plate of thecapacitor? Explain.

Answer» Figure 8.6 shows a capacitor made of two circular plates each ofradius 12 cm, and separated by 5.0 cm. The capacitor is beingcharged by an external source (not shown in the figure). Thecharging current is constant and equal to 0.15A. (a) Calculate the capacitance and the rate of change of potentialdifference between the plates. (b) Obtain the displacement current across the plates. (c) Is Kirchhoff’s first rule (junction rule) valid at each plate of thecapacitor? Explain.
16782.

Assumimng new cartesian sign convention, choose the correct option for the Lens shown in figure:

Answer» Assumimng new cartesian sign convention, choose the correct option for the Lens shown in figure:
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34. A mass m moving horizontally (along the x-axis)with velocity v collides and sticks to a mass of 3mmoving vertically upward (along the y-axis) withvelocity 2v. The final velocity of the combination is2 13(2) vvj124)

Answer» 34. A mass m moving horizontally (along the x-axis)with velocity v collides and sticks to a mass of 3mmoving vertically upward (along the y-axis) withvelocity 2v. The final velocity of the combination is2 13(2) vvj124)
16784.

Suppose that the electromagnetic wave in vacuum is→E={(3.1NC)cos[(1.8radm)y+(5.4×106rads)t]^iWhat is the wavelength λ?

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Suppose that the electromagnetic wave in vacuum is

E={(3.1NC)cos[(1.8radm)y+(5.4×106rads)t]^i

What is the wavelength λ?

16785.

A bullet hits and gets embedded in a solid block resting on a horizontal frictionless table. What is conserved ?

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A bullet hits and gets embedded in a solid block resting on a horizontal frictionless table. What is conserved ?




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14.What is the total stored energy in inductor?

Answer» 14.What is the total stored energy in inductor?
16787.

A small block of mass 1 kg is placed over a plank of mass 2 kg. The length of the plank is 2 m. Coefficient of friction between the block and the plank is 0.5 and the ground over which plank is placed is smooth. A constant force F=30 N is applied on the plank in horizontal direction. The time after which the block will separate from the plank is (g=10m/s2)

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A small block of mass 1 kg is placed over a plank of mass 2 kg. The length of the plank is 2 m. Coefficient of friction between the block and the plank is 0.5 and the ground over which plank is placed is smooth. A constant force F=30 N is applied on the plank in horizontal direction. The time after which the block will separate from the plank is (g=10m/s2)




16788.

A body is dropped from the top of a tower of height 3h. The ratio of the intervals of time to cover the three equal heights h is

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A body is dropped from the top of a tower of height 3h. The ratio of the intervals of time to cover the three equal heights h is

16789.

The electric potential varies in space according to the relation V=3x+4y. A particle of mass 0.1kg starts from rest from point (2,3.2) under the influence of this field. The charge on the particle is +1μC. Assume V and (x,y) are in S.I. units The time taken to cross the x - axis is

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The electric potential varies in space according to the relation V=3x+4y. A particle of mass 0.1kg starts from rest from point (2,3.2) under the influence of this field. The charge on the particle is +1μC. Assume V and (x,y) are in S.I. units
The time taken to cross the x - axis is

16790.

Find the electric field E at point P (as shown in figure) on the perpendicular bisector of a uniformly charged thin wire of length L carrying a charge Q.The distance of the point P from the centre of the rod is a=√32L.

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Find the electric field E at point P (as shown in figure) on the perpendicular bisector of a uniformly charged thin wire of length L carrying a charge Q.

The distance of the point P from the centre of the rod is a=32L.


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A smooth wedge A is fitted in a chamber hanging from a fixed ceiling near the earth's surface.. A block B placed at the top of the wedge takes time T to slide down the length of the wedge. If the block is placed at the top of the wedge and the cable supporting the chamber is broken at the same instant, the the block will (a) take a time longer than T to slide down the wedge (b) take a time shorter than time T to slide down the wedge (c) remain at the top of the wedge (d) Jump off the wedge. The answer is (a).

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A smooth wedge A is fitted in a chamber hanging from a fixed ceiling near the earth's surface.. A block B placed at the top of the wedge takes time T to slide down the length of the wedge. If the block is placed at the top of the wedge and the cable supporting the chamber is broken at the same instant, the the block will

(a) take a time longer than T to slide down the wedge

(b) take a time shorter than time T to slide down the wedge

(c) remain at the top of the wedge

(d) Jump off the wedge.

The answer is (a).

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19.A body is projected vertically upwards with a speed of root(GM/R) (M is mass and R is radius of earth). The body will attain a height of (1)R/2 (2)R (3)5R/4 (4)3R/2

Answer» 19.A body is projected vertically upwards with a speed of root(GM/R) (M is mass and R is radius of earth). The body will attain a height of (1)R/2 (2)R (3)5R/4 (4)3R/2
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Figure 7.21 shows a series LCR circuit connected to a variable frequency 230 V source. L = 5.0 H, C = 80μF, R = 40 W. (a) Determine the source frequency which drives the circuit in resonance. (b) Obtain the impedance of the circuit and the amplitude of current at the resonating frequency. (c) Determine the rms potential drops across the three elements of the circuit. Show that the potential drop across the LC combination is zero at the resonating frequency.

Answer» Figure 7.21 shows a series LCR circuit connected to a variable frequency 230 V source. L = 5.0 H, C = 80μF, R = 40 W. (a) Determine the source frequency which drives the circuit in resonance. (b) Obtain the impedance of the circuit and the amplitude of current at the resonating frequency. (c) Determine the rms potential drops across the three elements of the circuit. Show that the potential drop across the LC combination is zero at the resonating frequency.
16794.

Explain why some of the leaves may get detached from a tree if we vigorously shake it's branches.

Answer» Explain why some of the leaves may get detached from a tree if we vigorously shake it's branches.
16795.

A disc of moment of inertia 9.8π2 kg m2 is rotating at 600 rpm. If the frequency of rotation changes from 600 rpm to 300 rpm, then what is the work done approximately?

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A disc of moment of inertia 9.8π2 kg m2 is rotating at 600 rpm. If the frequency of rotation changes from 600 rpm to 300 rpm, then what is the work done approximately?

16796.

An AC source rated 220 V, 50 Hz is connected to a resistor. The time taken by the current to change from its maximum to the rms value is:

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An AC source rated 220 V, 50 Hz is connected to a resistor. The time taken by the current to change from its maximum to the rms value is:

16797.

A raindrop falling from a height h above the4ground attains the terminal velocity when it hasfallen through a height h The diagrams shown5in figure, which correctly shows the change inpotential and kinetic energy of the drop during itsfall up to ground isPEPE(1)(2)KEKEPE(4) h(3)PEh5 TKEKE(1)clo14

Answer» A raindrop falling from a height h above the4ground attains the terminal velocity when it hasfallen through a height h The diagrams shown5in figure, which correctly shows the change inpotential and kinetic energy of the drop during itsfall up to ground isPEPE(1)(2)KEKEPE(4) h(3)PEh5 TKEKE(1)clo14
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57.suppose a gas sample in all have 6*1023molecules. each 1/3 of the molecules have r.m.s. speed 104cm/sec, 2*104cm/sec, 3*104cm/sec. calculate the r.m.s. speed of gas molecules in sample

Answer» 57.suppose a gas sample in all have 6*1023molecules. each 1/3 of the molecules have r.m.s. speed 104cm/sec, 2*104cm/sec, 3*104cm/sec. calculate the r.m.s. speed of gas molecules in sample
16799.

Each branch in the following circuit has a resistance R. The equivalent resistance of the circuit between two points A and B

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Each branch in the following circuit has a resistance R. The equivalent resistance of the circuit between two points A and B

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a particle has initial velocity ( 2i + 6 j) m/s.the particle experiences a constant accleration a =(( i -2j)m/s^2 .the velocity of particle becomes parallel to x axis at t equal to

Answer» a particle has initial velocity ( 2i + 6 j) m/s.the particle experiences a constant accleration a =(( i -2j)m/s^2 .the velocity of particle becomes parallel to x axis at t equal to