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16901.

Two blocks are placed on a wedge with coefficients of friction being different for two blocks.Choose the correct option (friction is not sufficient to prevent the motion)

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Two blocks are placed on a wedge with coefficients of friction being different for two blocks.Choose the correct option (friction is not sufficient to prevent the motion)


16902.

A ball is dropped from a height. If the maximum percentage errors in measurement of the height and the time are e1 and e2 respectively, then maximum percentage error in the estimation of g is

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A ball is dropped from a height. If the maximum percentage errors in measurement of the height and the time are e1 and e2 respectively, then maximum percentage error in the estimation of g is

16903.

Write the equation for the generalised form of Ampere's circuital law. Discuss its significance and describe briefly how the concept of displacement current is explained through charging / discharging of a capacitor in an electric circuit.

Answer» Write the equation for the generalised form of Ampere's circuital law. Discuss its significance and describe briefly how the concept of displacement current is explained through charging / discharging of a capacitor in an electric circuit.
16904.

In LC circuit the inductance L=40 mH and capacitance C=100 μF. If a voltage V(t)=10sin(314 t) is applied to the circuit, the current in the circuit is given as

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In LC circuit the inductance L=40 mH and capacitance C=100 μF. If a voltage V(t)=10sin(314 t) is applied to the circuit, the current in the circuit is given as

16905.

Two condensers C1 and C2 in a circuit are joined as shown in the figure The potential of point A is V1 and that of B is V2. The potential of point D will be

Answer» Two condensers C1 and C2 in a circuit are joined as shown in the figure The potential of point A is V1 and that of B is V2. The potential of point D will be



16906.

The electric field at 2R from the centre of a uniformly charged non conducting sphere of radius R is E. The electric field at a distance R/2 from the centre is? Explain

Answer» The electric field at 2R from the centre of a uniformly charged non conducting sphere of radius R is E. The electric field at a distance R/2 from the centre is? Explain
16907.

2sinthetacostheta-costheta/1-sintheta+sin2theta-cos2theta is equal to

Answer» 2sinthetacostheta-costheta/1-sintheta+sin2theta-cos2theta is equal to
16908.

Three identical balls are connected by light inextensible strings with each other as shown and rest over a smooth horizontal table. At the moment t = 0, ball B is imparted a velocity. Calculate the velocity of A when it collides with ball C.

Answer» Three identical balls are connected by light inextensible strings with each other as shown and rest over a smooth horizontal table. At the moment t = 0, ball B is imparted a velocity. Calculate the velocity of A when it collides with ball C.
16909.

37. Which of the following is true regarding projectile motion A. Horizontal velocity of projectile is constant B. Momentum is constant

Answer» 37. Which of the following is true regarding projectile motion A. Horizontal velocity of projectile is constant B. Momentum is constant
16910.

A solid sphere of mass M and radius R having a moment of inertia I about its diameter is recast into a solid disc fo radius r and thickness t. The moment of inertia of the disc about an axis passing the edge and perpendicular to the plane remains I. Then R and r are related as

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A solid sphere of mass M and radius R having a moment of inertia I about its diameter is recast into a solid disc fo radius r and thickness t. The moment of inertia of the disc about an axis passing the edge and perpendicular to the plane remains I. Then R and r are related as


16911.

A Charged sphere of mass m and charge q starts sliding from rest on a vertical fixed circular track of radius R from the position as shown in figure. There exists a constant magnetic field in horizontal direction as shown in figure. The maximum force exerted by track on the sphere is:

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A Charged sphere of mass m and charge q starts sliding from rest on a vertical fixed circular track of radius R from the position as shown in figure. There exists a constant magnetic field in horizontal direction as shown in figure. The maximum force exerted by track on the sphere is:




16912.

117.A body travels in a straight line according to the equation x=4+3t-t^2 .The ratio of distance travelled to displacement in t=0 to t=2 sec is (a) 5/2 (b) 5/4 (c) 1 (d) 13/6

Answer» 117.A body travels in a straight line according to the equation x=4+3t-t^2 .The ratio of distance travelled to displacement in t=0 to t=2 sec is (a) 5/2 (b) 5/4 (c) 1 (d) 13/6
16913.

A solenoid having a core of cross section 4 cm square half air and half iron (relative permeability is equal to 500) is 22 cm long if the number of turns on it is 10 power 3 its self inductance is

Answer» A solenoid having a core of cross section 4 cm square half air and half iron (relative permeability is equal to 500) is 22 cm long if the number of turns on it is 10 power 3 its self inductance is
16914.

is decrease in value of g due to latitude linear or paraboli

Answer» is decrease in value of g due to latitude linear or paraboli
16915.

The magnetic field B at a distance r from a long straight wire carrying current varies with distance r as shown in the figure.

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The magnetic field B at a distance r from a long straight wire carrying current varies with distance r as shown in the figure.

16916.

P,Q,R and S are four resiatance wires of resistance 2,2,2and 3 ohms respectively. Find out the resistance with which S must be shunted in order that bridge may be balanced.

Answer» P,Q,R and S are four resiatance wires of resistance 2,2,2and 3 ohms respectively. Find out the resistance with which S must be shunted in order that bridge may be balanced.
16917.

A transverse wave having amplitude A=4π m and frequency f=2 Hz is travelling on a string of linear mass-density μ=1 kg/m. If the total kinetic energy associated with one wavelength of the wave is 16 J. Then the wavelength of the transverse wave is

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A transverse wave having amplitude A=4π m and frequency f=2 Hz is travelling on a string of linear mass-density μ=1 kg/m. If the total kinetic energy associated with one wavelength of the wave is 16 J. Then the wavelength of the transverse wave is

16918.

The contents of a well-insulated tank are heated by a resistor of 23 Ω in which 10 a current is flowing. Consider the tank along with its contents as a thermodynamic system. The work done by the system and the heat transfer to the system are positive. The rates of heat (Q). work (W) and change in internal energy (\Delta U) during the process in kW are

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The contents of a well-insulated tank are heated by a resistor of 23 Ω in which 10 a current is flowing. Consider the tank along with its contents as a thermodynamic system. The work done by the system and the heat transfer to the system are positive. The rates of heat (Q). work (W) and change in internal energy (\Delta U) during the process in kW are

16919.

A boy takes 90 second to walk up a stalled escalator. However, if the escalator is moving and he stands on the escalator, he is carried up in one minute. how much time the boy would take to walk up the moving escalator?

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A boy takes 90 second to walk up a stalled escalator. However, if the escalator is moving and he stands on the escalator, he is carried up in one minute. how much time the boy would take to walk up the moving escalator?

16920.

At t = 0, a transverse wave pulse in a wire is described by the function y=6(x2−3) where x and y are in metres. The function y(x, t) that describes this wave equation if it is travelling in the positive x direction with a speed of 4.5 m/s is

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At t = 0, a transverse wave pulse in a wire is described by the function
y=6(x23) where x and y are in metres. The function y(x, t) that describes this wave equation if it is travelling in the positive x direction with a speed of 4.5 m/s is

16921.

Dip angle increases from 30∘ to 60∘ at a place if vertical plane in which needle is suspended is rotated by angle α from magnetic meridian. Then α is.

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Dip angle increases from 30 to 60 at a place if vertical plane in which needle is suspended is rotated by angle α from magnetic meridian. Then α is.

16922.

The speed of an electron having a wavelength of the order of 1∘A will be

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The speed of an electron having a wavelength of the order of 1A will be

16923.

Plot a graph for reciprocal of object distance vs reciprocal of image distance for a spherical mirror.

Answer» Plot a graph for reciprocal of object distance vs reciprocal of image distance for a spherical mirror.
16924.

A current loop of sides 10 cm and 5 cm carrying a current I of 12 A is placed in different orientations in magnetic field B as shown in the figures below: If there is a uniform magnetic field of 0.3 T in the positive z direction, in which orientations the loop would be in (i) stable equilibrium and (ii) unstable equilibrium?

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A current loop of sides 10 cm and 5 cm carrying a current I of 12 A is placed in different orientations in magnetic field B as shown in the figures below:

If there is a uniform magnetic field of 0.3 T in the positive z direction, in which orientations the loop would be in

(i) stable equilibrium and

(ii) unstable equilibrium?


16925.

The total energy of a particle executing S.H.M. is proportional to [CPMT 1974, 78; EAMCET 1994; RPET 1999; MP PMT 2001; Pb. PMT 2002; MH CET 2002]

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The total energy of a particle executing S.H.M. is proportional to

[CPMT 1974, 78; EAMCET 1994; RPET 1999;

MP PMT 2001; Pb. PMT 2002; MH CET 2002]


16926.

A metallic rod of length l is tied to a string of length 2l and made to rotate with angular speed ω on a horizontal table with one end of the string fixed at point O. If there is a vertical magnetic field B in the region, the e.m.f induced across the ends of the rod is:

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A metallic rod of length l is tied to a string of length 2l and made to rotate with angular speed ω on a horizontal table with one end of the string fixed at point O. If there is a vertical magnetic field B in the region, the e.m.f induced across the ends of the rod is:




16927.

29. In each of the following a force F is acting on an object of mass m. The direction of displacement is from west to east shown by the longer arrow. Observe the diagrams carefully and state whether the work done by the force is negative, positive or zero by giving reason.

Answer» 29. In each of the following a force F is acting on an object of mass m. The direction of displacement is from west to east shown by the longer arrow. Observe the diagrams carefully and state whether the work done by the force is negative, positive or zero by giving reason.
16928.

A ball is made of a material of density ρ where, ρoil<ρ<ρwater with ρoil and ρwater representing the densities of oil and water, respectively. The oil and water are immiscible. If the above ball is in equilibrium in a mixture of this oil and water, which of the following pictures represents its equilibrium positions?

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A ball is made of a material of density ρ where, ρoil<ρ<ρwater with ρoil and ρwater representing the densities of oil and water, respectively. The oil and water are immiscible. If the above ball is in equilibrium in a mixture of this oil and water, which of the following pictures represents its equilibrium positions?

16929.

A man is approaching a plane mirror with constant acceleration of 4 m/s2. Initially the person is at rest. Mirror is moving towards the person with a constant velocity of 4 m/s. The correct variation of velocity of image of man (wrt ground) vs time is best given by consider leftwards as positive)

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A man is approaching a plane mirror with constant acceleration of 4 m/s2. Initially the person is at rest. Mirror is moving towards the person with a constant velocity of 4 m/s. The correct variation of velocity of image of man (wrt ground) vs time is best given by consider leftwards as positive)


16930.

The figure below is a representation of a simple harmonic progressive wave, progressing in the negative X- axis, at a given instant. The direction of the velocity of the particle at state P in the figure is best represented by the arrow.

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The figure below is a representation of a simple harmonic progressive wave, progressing in the negative X- axis, at a given instant. The direction of the velocity of the particle at state P in the figure is best represented by the arrow.


16931.

Two blocks of masses m1 and m2 are connected with a light spring of force constant k and the whole system is kept on a frictionless horizontal surface. The masses are applied forces F1 and F2 as shown in figure. At any time, the blocks have same acceleration a0 but in opposite directions.Then acceleration a0 is

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Two blocks of masses m1 and m2 are connected with a light spring of force constant k and the whole system is kept on a frictionless horizontal surface. The masses are applied forces F1 and F2 as shown in figure. At any time, the blocks have same acceleration a0 but in opposite directions.

Then acceleration a0 is


16932.

For given conducting shells equivalent capacitance between A &amp; B is

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For given conducting shells equivalent capacitance between A & B is


16933.

The magnetic dip angle at two places are 30∘ and 45∘. The ratio of horizontal components of earths magnetic field at the two places is-

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The magnetic dip angle at two places are 30 and 45. The ratio of horizontal components of earths magnetic field at the two places is-

16934.

A cell of internal resistances r is connected to a load of resistance R. Energy is dissipated in the load, but some thermal energy is also wasted in the cell. The efficiency of such arrangement is found from the expressionEnergy dissipated in the loadEnergy dissipated in the complete circuitWhich of the following gives the efficiency in this case?

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A cell of internal resistances r is connected to a load of resistance R. Energy is dissipated in the load, but some thermal energy is also wasted in the cell. The efficiency of such arrangement is found from the expression



Energy dissipated in the loadEnergy dissipated in the complete circuit



Which of the following gives the efficiency in this case?

16935.

Two particles of mass m and 2m are initially at restat a separation of 2d. Find their velocity ofapproach due to gravitational attraction, whenseparation is d.

Answer» Two particles of mass m and 2m are initially at restat a separation of 2d. Find their velocity ofapproach due to gravitational attraction, whenseparation is d.
16936.

Shape of a transverse wave at time t=t0 is shown in the figure given below. At x=x0 and time t=t0, slope of the wave curve is 5. Find the ratio of particle velocity to the wave velocity at x=x0.

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Shape of a transverse wave at time t=t0 is shown in the figure given below.

At x=x0 and time t=t0, slope of the wave curve is 5. Find the ratio of particle velocity to the wave velocity at x=x0.

16937.

A wire of radius 2mm has resis†an ce 2.5ohms . If it is stretched such that its new resis†an ce becomes 40ohms, find the new radius.

Answer» A wire of radius 2mm has resis†an ce 2.5ohms . If it is stretched such that its new resis†an ce becomes 40ohms, find the new radius.
16938.

If threshold frequency of a metal surface is 7×1014 Hz, find the work function of the metal.

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If threshold frequency of a metal surface is 7×1014 Hz, find the work function of the metal.

16939.

A motorcyclist wants to drive on the vertical surface of a wooden well of radius 5 m, with a minimum speed of 5√5 ms−1. The minimum value of coefficient of friction between the tyres and the wall of the well must be(Take, g=10 ms−2)

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A motorcyclist wants to drive on the vertical surface of a wooden well of radius 5 m, with a minimum speed of 55 ms1. The minimum value of coefficient of friction between the tyres and the wall of the well must be

(Take, g=10 ms2)

16940.

If electric current is i=t2 and 0 &lt; t &lt; T then ,r.m.s. value of current is

Answer» If electric current is i=t2 and 0 < t < T then ,r.m.s. value of current is
16941.

A monoatomic gas undergoes an adiabatic process as indicated in the given figure. Find the work done during the process.

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A monoatomic gas undergoes an adiabatic process as indicated in the given figure. Find the work done during the process.

16942.

A solid sphere of mass 2 kg and radius 1 m is performing combined rotational and translational motion as shown in figure. Find the total kinetic energy of the solid sphere.

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A solid sphere of mass 2 kg and radius 1 m is performing combined rotational and translational motion as shown in figure. Find the total kinetic energy of the solid sphere.


16943.

In a fillet weld, the direct shear stress and bending tensile stress are 60 MPa and 140 MPa, respectively. As per IS 800 : 2007 the equivalent stress will be MPa.174.36

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In a fillet weld, the direct shear stress and bending tensile stress are 60 MPa and 140 MPa, respectively. As per IS 800 : 2007 the equivalent stress will be MPa.



  1. 174.36
16944.

The escape velocity from a planet is v0. The escape velocity from a planet having twice the radius but same density will be

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The escape velocity from a planet is v0. The escape velocity from a planet having twice the radius but same density will be

16945.

A boy's catapult is made of rubber cord which is 42 cm long, with 6 mm diameter of cross-section and of negligible mass. The boy keeps a stone weighing 0.02 kg on it and stretches the cord by 20 cm by applying a constant force. When released, the stone flies off with a velocity of 20 ms−1. Neglect the change in the area of cross-section of the cord while stretched. The Young's modulus of rubber is closest to

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A boy's catapult is made of rubber cord which is 42 cm long, with 6 mm diameter of cross-section and of negligible mass. The boy keeps a stone weighing 0.02 kg on it and stretches the cord by 20 cm by applying a constant force. When released, the stone flies off with a velocity of 20 ms1. Neglect the change in the area of cross-section of the cord while stretched. The Young's modulus of rubber is closest to

16946.

Two identical particles of mass m carry a charge Q each. Initially one is at rest on a smooth horizontal plane and the other is projected along the plane directly towards first particle from a large distance with speed v0. The closed distance of approach be

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Two identical particles of mass m carry a charge Q each. Initially one is at rest on a smooth horizontal plane and the other is projected along the plane directly towards first particle from a large distance with speed v0. The closed distance of approach be

16947.

A uniform rigid rod of mass m and length l, is being rotated in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis, passing through one end A. If TB and TC are the tensions in the rod at points B and C, then choose the correct option, if B is the mid point of the rod.

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A uniform rigid rod of mass m and length l, is being rotated in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis, passing through one end A. If TB and TC are the tensions in the rod at points B and C, then choose the correct option, if B is the mid point of the rod.




16948.

A black hole is an object whose gravitational field is so strong that even light cannot escape from it. To what approximate radius would earth (mass = 5.98×1024 kg) has to be compressed to be a black hole?

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A black hole is an object whose gravitational field is so strong that even light cannot escape from it. To what approximate radius would earth (mass = 5.98×1024 kg) has to be compressed to be a black hole?

16949.

A uniform solid cylinder of mass 'm' can rotate freely about its axis which is kept horizontal. A particle of mass m0 hangs from the end of a light string wound round the cylinder. When the system is allowed to move, the acceleration with which the particle descends is

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A uniform solid cylinder of mass 'm' can rotate freely about its axis which is kept horizontal. A particle of mass m0 hangs from the end of a light string wound round the cylinder. When the system is allowed to move, the acceleration with which the particle descends is



16950.

An electromagnetic wave of wavelength λ is incident on a photosensitive surface of negligible work function. If m is mass of the photo-electron emitted from the surface and has de-Broglie wavelength λd, then -

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An electromagnetic wave of wavelength λ is incident on a photosensitive surface of negligible work function. If m is mass of the photo-electron emitted from the surface and has de-Broglie wavelength λd, then -