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The position x of a moving particle at time t is given by x=t2+2t+3 m. The average velocity of the particle during the first second of its motion is |
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Answer» The position x of a moving particle at time t is given by x=t2+2t+3 m. The average velocity of the particle during the first second of its motion is |
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A light string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks of masses m1 and m2 (vertically). If the acceleration of the system is g8, then the ratio of the masses is |
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Answer» A light string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks of masses m1 and m2 (vertically). If the acceleration of the system is g8, then the ratio of the masses is |
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3 point charges q,2q,8q are to be placed along a 9cm long straight line.find the positions where the charges should be placed such that potential energy of this system is minimum .in this situation,what is the electric field at q due to other two charges?? |
| Answer» 3 point charges q,2q,8q are to be placed along a 9cm long straight line.find the positions where the charges should be placed such that potential energy of this system is minimum .in this situation,what is the electric field at q due to other two charges?? | |
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a body has been moved on a rough surface with cons†an t velocity then FIND the WORK due to Gravity,Friction,external force and normal force |
| Answer» a body has been moved on a rough surface with cons†an t velocity then FIND the WORK due to Gravity,Friction,external force and normal force | |
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The water equivalent of 20 g of aluminium (specific heat 0.2 cal g−1 ∘C−1) , is |
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Answer» The water equivalent of 20 g of aluminium (specific heat 0.2 cal g−1 ∘C−1) , is |
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A small square loop of wire of side l is placed inside a large square loop of wire of side L (L>>l). The loops are co-planar and their centers coincide. The mutual inductance of the system is proportional to |
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Answer» A small square loop of wire of side l is placed inside a large square loop of wire of side L (L>>l). The loops are co-planar and their centers coincide. The mutual inductance of the system is proportional to |
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For a closed surface the flux associated is is 5 ifadding -75uc to it it becomes 2 initial charge enclosed by the surface will be a)125uc b) -20uc |
| Answer» For a closed surface the flux associated is is 5 ifadding -75uc to it it becomes 2 initial charge enclosed by the surface will be a)125uc b) -20uc | |
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In figure, a light ray refracts from material 1 into a thin layer of material 2, crosses that layer, and then is incident at the critical angle on the interface between materials 2 and 3. The angle θ is |
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Answer» In figure, a light ray refracts from material 1 into a thin layer of material 2, crosses that layer, and then is incident at the critical angle on the interface between materials 2 and 3. The angle θ is |
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Stationary waves are produced in a 10 m long stretched string. If the string vibrates in 5 segments and wave velocity is 20 m/sec, then the frequency is (in Hz) |
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Answer» Stationary waves are produced in a 10 m long stretched string. If the string vibrates in 5 segments and wave velocity is 20 m/sec, then the frequency is (in Hz) |
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A physical quantity P is related to four observables a, b, c and d as follows : P = a³ b ²/ (√c d) The percentage errors of measurement in a, b, c and d are 1%, 3%, 4% and 2%, respectively. What is the percentage error in the quantity P ? If the value of P calculated using the above relation turns out to be 3.763, to what value should you round off the result ? |
| Answer» A physical quantity P is related to four observables a, b, c and d as follows : P = a³ b ²/ (√c d) The percentage errors of measurement in a, b, c and d are 1%, 3%, 4% and 2%, respectively. What is the percentage error in the quantity P ? If the value of P calculated using the above relation turns out to be 3.763, to what value should you round off the result ? | |
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a shot is fired at an angle θ to the horizontal such that it strikes the hill while moving horizontally .find the initial angle of projection |
| Answer» a shot is fired at an angle θ to the horizontal such that it strikes the hill while moving horizontally .find the initial angle of projection | |
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Three charges −Q, q and −3Q are arranged as shown in figure. The system of charges will have positive configuration energy if |
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Answer» Three charges −Q, q and −3Q are arranged as shown in figure. The system of charges will have positive configuration energy if |
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The speed of a car as a function of time is shown in figure. Find the distance travelled by the car in 8 seconds and its acceleration. |
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Answer» The speed of a car as a function of time is shown in figure. Find the distance travelled by the car in 8 seconds and its acceleration.
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A projectile of mass 0.5 kg is thrown with a velocity of 30 m/s at an angle of 60∘ with the horizontal. Find the net force acting on the body when in air. (Take g=9.8 m/s2) |
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Answer» A projectile of mass 0.5 kg is thrown with a velocity of 30 m/s at an angle of 60∘ with the horizontal. Find the net force acting on the body when in air. (Take g=9.8 m/s2) |
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Gravitational field has energy and momentum.EXPLAIN THE STATEMENT IN DETAIL |
| Answer» Gravitational field has energy and momentum.EXPLAIN THE STATEMENT IN DETAIL | |
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two perpendicular force of magnitude 10N and 5N act at a point. find the angle made with 10N force |
| Answer» two perpendicular force of magnitude 10N and 5N act at a point. find the angle made with 10N force | |
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A force (2^ i-3^ j+4^ k)N acts on a particle of position vector (3^ i+4^ j-6^ k)m. Torque (in Nm) acting on particle about origin i |
| Answer» A force (2^ i-3^ j+4^ k)N acts on a particle of position vector (3^ i+4^ j-6^ k)m. Torque (in Nm) acting on particle about origin i | |
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32A disc of mass 1-0 kg is kept floating horizontally inair by firing bullets of mass 0-05 kg each verticallyat it, at the rate of 10 per second. If the bulletsrebound with the same speed, the speed with which99 these are fired will be-IGSAFV.dn) ueselV95dtMg(2) 0.98 m/s(4) 98-0 m/s(1) 0.098 m/s(3) 9.8 m/sntationary |
| Answer» 32A disc of mass 1-0 kg is kept floating horizontally inair by firing bullets of mass 0-05 kg each verticallyat it, at the rate of 10 per second. If the bulletsrebound with the same speed, the speed with which99 these are fired will be-IGSAFV.dn) ueselV95dtMg(2) 0.98 m/s(4) 98-0 m/s(1) 0.098 m/s(3) 9.8 m/sntationary | |
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For sound waves, the Doppler formula for frequency shift differsslightly between the two situations: (i) source at rest; observermoving, and (ii) source moving; observer at rest. The exact Dopplerformulas for the case of light waves in vacuum are, however, strictlyidentical for these situations. Explain why this should be so. Wouldyou expect the formulas to be strictly identical for the two situationsin case of light travelling in a medium? |
| Answer» For sound waves, the Doppler formula for frequency shift differsslightly between the two situations: (i) source at rest; observermoving, and (ii) source moving; observer at rest. The exact Dopplerformulas for the case of light waves in vacuum are, however, strictlyidentical for these situations. Explain why this should be so. Wouldyou expect the formulas to be strictly identical for the two situationsin case of light travelling in a medium? | |
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A cyclist bends while taking a sharp turn so that |
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Answer» A cyclist bends while taking a sharp turn so that |
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The radii of curvature of a lens are + 20 cm and + 30 cm. The material of the lens has a refracting index 1.6. Find the focal length of the lens (a) If it is placed in air, and (b) If it is placed in water (μ=1.33). |
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Answer» The radii of curvature of a lens are + 20 cm and + 30 cm. The material of the lens has a refracting index 1.6. Find the focal length of the lens (a) If it is placed in air, and (b) If it is placed in water (μ=1.33). |
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How to find after rubbing which all particles will have positive charges and which all will have negative charges while such questions are given in exams? Nb: Without electroscope. |
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Answer» How to find after rubbing which all particles will have positive charges and which all will have negative charges while such questions are given in exams? Nb: Without electroscope. |
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two point charges 1micro C and 9microC are placed at x=-1m and x=3m on x axis .the position between two charges where net electric field will be zero is |
| Answer» two point charges 1micro C and 9microC are placed at x=-1m and x=3m on x axis .the position between two charges where net electric field will be zero is | |
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a long conducter carrying current i along negative z axis placed at origin of coordinate along z axis then find magnetic field vector at point x,y,0 |
| Answer» a long conducter carrying current i along negative z axis placed at origin of coordinate along z axis then find magnetic field vector at point x,y,0 | |
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In an inductor of self inductance L = 3 mH, current changes with time according to the relation I = 2t^2 e^(–t). Time when induced emf will be zero, is |
| Answer» In an inductor of self inductance L = 3 mH, current changes with time according to the relation I = 2t^2 e^(–t). Time when induced emf will be zero, is | |
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Problem 3.07. A non-conducting disc of radius a anduniform positive surface charge density σ is placed on theground, with its axis vertical. A particle of mass m anditive charge q is dropped along the axis of the disc froma height H with zero initial velocity. The particle has q4 π ε o/. Find the value of H, if the particle just reachespos(I.I.T. 1999)the disc. |
| Answer» Problem 3.07. A non-conducting disc of radius a anduniform positive surface charge density σ is placed on theground, with its axis vertical. A particle of mass m anditive charge q is dropped along the axis of the disc froma height H with zero initial velocity. The particle has q4 π ε o/. Find the value of H, if the particle just reachespos(I.I.T. 1999)the disc. | |
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when a body is spinning on its axis in absence of any external torque ,then choose the wrong statement 1) w can be changed by keeping L same 2) L can be changed by keeping w same 3) I cab be changed by keeping L same 4) I and w both can be changed by keeping L same |
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Answer» when a body is spinning on its axis in absence of any external torque ,then choose the wrong statement 1) w can be changed by keeping L same 2) L can be changed by keeping w same 3) I cab be changed by keeping L same 4) I and w both can be changed by keeping L same |
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The two nearest harmonics of a tube closed at one end and open at other end are 220 Hz and 260 Hz. What is the fundamental frequency of the system? |
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Answer» The two nearest harmonics of a tube closed at one end and open at other end are 220 Hz and 260 Hz. What is the fundamental frequency of the system? |
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22. Is density a tensor quantity? |
| Answer» 22. Is density a tensor quantity? | |
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84. 1 mole of helium and 3 moles of N2 exert a pressure of 16 atm. Due to a hole in the vessel in which mixture is placed, mixture leaks out. Thus, composition of the mixture effusing out initially is (a) 1.14 (c) 2.65 (b) 0.38 (d) 0.88 |
| Answer» 84. 1 mole of helium and 3 moles of N2 exert a pressure of 16 atm. Due to a hole in the vessel in which mixture is placed, mixture leaks out. Thus, composition of the mixture effusing out initially is (a) 1.14 (c) 2.65 (b) 0.38 (d) 0.88 | |
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A ball is thrown upwards from the ground with an initial speed of u.The ball is at a height of 80m at two times,the time interval being 6s.Find u. |
| Answer» A ball is thrown upwards from the ground with an initial speed of u.The ball is at a height of 80m at two times,the time interval being 6s.Find u. | |
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ntThe optical path of monchromatic light is same if it goes through 4 cm of glass or 4.5 cm of water.if the R.Fof glass is 1.53, R.F of water?n |
| Answer» ntThe optical path of monchromatic light is same if it goes through 4 cm of glass or 4.5 cm of water.if the R.Fof glass is 1.53, R.F of water?n | |
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In the given R – C circuit switch S is closed at t = 0 and the variation of potential drop across the resistor (VR) and across capacitor (VC) is represented by given plot, then : |
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Answer» In the given R – C circuit switch S is closed at t = 0 and the variation of potential drop across the resistor (VR) and across capacitor (VC) is represented by given plot, then : |
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Three uniform rings made of the same material are arranged co-axially to form a system and the radii of the rings are r1=3 m,r2=2 m and r3=1 m. Find the y− coordinate of COM of the system. |
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Answer» Three uniform rings made of the same material are arranged co-axially to form a system and the radii of the rings are r1=3 m,r2=2 m and r3=1 m. Find the y− coordinate of COM of the system. |
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A lead cube of side 20 cm is subjected under a shearing force of magnitude 5.6 × 106 N. If the lower face of the cube is fixed then the displacement in the upper face is (Shear modulus of lead is 5.6 × 109 N/m2) |
| Answer» A lead cube of side 20 cm is subjected under a shearing force of magnitude 5.6 × 106 N. If the lower face of the cube is fixed then the displacement in the upper face is (Shear modulus of lead is 5.6 × 109 N/m2) | |
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A particle is released from rest from a tower of height 3h.The ratio of times to fall equal heights h, i.e., t1:t2:t3 is ? |
| Answer» A particle is released from rest from a tower of height 3h.The ratio of times to fall equal heights h, i.e., t1:t2:t3 is ? | |
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A milliammeter of range 10 mA has a coil of resistance 1Ω. To use it as voltmeter of range 10 volt, the resistance that must be connected in series with it will be |
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Answer» A milliammeter of range 10 mA has a coil of resistance 1Ω. To use it as voltmeter of range 10 volt, the resistance that must be connected in series with it will be |
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a 2kg body suspended from a spring of negligible mass is found to streach the spring by 0.1 m if the body is pulled down and the released what is the frequency of the oscillation |
| Answer» a 2kg body suspended from a spring of negligible mass is found to streach the spring by 0.1 m if the body is pulled down and the released what is the frequency of the oscillation | |
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As shown in the figure, three sided frame is pivoted at P and Q and hangs vertically. Its sides are of same length and have a linear mass density of √3 kgm−1. A current of 10√3 A is sent through the frame, which is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 2T directed upwards as shown. Then the angle (in degree) through which the frame will be deflected in equilibrium is (Take g=10 ms−2) |
Answer» As shown in the figure, three sided frame is pivoted at P and Q and hangs vertically. Its sides are of same length and have a linear mass density of √3 kgm−1. A current of 10√3 A is sent through the frame, which is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 2T directed upwards as shown. Then the angle (in degree) through which the frame will be deflected in equilibrium is ![]() |
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ntWhat would be the change in the tangential velocity of an electron , if it remains in same orbit and electronic charge is doubled ?n |
| Answer» ntWhat would be the change in the tangential velocity of an electron , if it remains in same orbit and electronic charge is doubled ?n | |
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A mass of10 kg just pulled along rough horizontal surface when a force of 58.8 N is applied parallel to the surface .then what is the coefficient of static friction between 2 surfaces |
| Answer» A mass of10 kg just pulled along rough horizontal surface when a force of 58.8 N is applied parallel to the surface .then what is the coefficient of static friction between 2 surfaces | |
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An incompressible fluid of density ρ flows through a horizontal pipe of radius r and then passes through a constriction of radius r2 . If the fluid has pressure Po and velocity Vo before the constriction, pressure in the constriction is Po−3α2ρV2o. Here α is an integer. Find α . |
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Answer» An incompressible fluid of density ρ flows through a horizontal pipe of radius r and then passes through a constriction of radius r2 . If the fluid has pressure Po and velocity Vo before the constriction, pressure in the constriction is Po−3α2ρV2o. Here α is an integer. Find α . |
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The solution of the curve given by ysinx=x∫0tsintdt,x∈(0,π2) and y(π2)=1, is |
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Answer» The solution of the curve given by ysinx=x∫0tsintdt,x∈(0,π2) and y(π2)=1, is |
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a lorry starting from rest moving with acceleration 2m/s2 has a trolley 4.5m long. a box is placed at 4.5 m from the open end and coefficient of friction between box and lorry is 0.02. the distance covered by the lorry by the time the box falls off the trolley is (g=10 m/s 2). |
| Answer» a lorry starting from rest moving with acceleration 2m/s2 has a trolley 4.5m long. a box is placed at 4.5 m from the open end and coefficient of friction between box and lorry is 0.02. the distance covered by the lorry by the time the box falls off the trolley is (g=10 m/s 2). | |
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A large open tank has two holes in the wall. One is a square hole of side L at a depth y from the top, and the other is a circular hole of radius R at a depth 4y from the top. When the tank is completely filled with water, the quantities of water flowing out per second from holes are the same. Then R is equal to |
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Answer» A large open tank has two holes in the wall. One is a square hole of side L at a depth y from the top, and the other is a circular hole of radius R at a depth 4y from the top. When the tank is completely filled with water, the quantities of water flowing out per second from holes are the same. Then R is equal to |
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An optical device is constructed by fixing three identical convex lenses of focal lengths 10 cm each inside a hollow tube at equal spacing of 30 cm each. One end of the device is placed 10 cm away from a point source. How much does the image shift when the device is moved away from the source by another 10 cm? |
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Answer» An optical device is constructed by fixing three identical convex lenses of focal lengths 10 cm each inside a hollow tube at equal spacing of 30 cm each. One end of the device is placed 10 cm away from a point source. How much does the image shift when the device is moved away from the source by another 10 cm? |
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Two elastic rods are joined between fixed supports as shown in figure. Condition for no change in the lengths of the individual rods with increase in temperature -[Given α→ linear expansion coefficient, A→ area of cross-section of rod, Y→ Young's modulus and L→ length of rod] |
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Answer» Two elastic rods are joined between fixed supports as shown in figure. Condition for no change in the lengths of the individual rods with increase in temperature - |
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how to identify unpaired electrons |
| Answer» how to identify unpaired electrons | |
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In the circuit given in fig., calculate the ratio of the powers consumed in the resistance. |
| Answer» In the circuit given in fig., calculate the ratio of the powers consumed in the resistance. | |
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When the gap is closed without placing any object in the screw gauge whose least count is 0.005 mm, the 5th division on its circular scale coincides with the reference line on main scale. When a small sphere is placed, the reading on the main scale advances by 4 divisions, whereas the 25th division on its circular scale coincides with the reference line on the main scale. There are 200 divisions on the circular scale. The radius of the sphere measured is |
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Answer» When the gap is closed without placing any object in the screw gauge whose least count is 0.005 mm, the 5th division on its circular scale coincides with the reference line on main scale. When a small sphere is placed, the reading on the main scale advances by 4 divisions, whereas the 25th division on its circular scale coincides with the reference line on the main scale. There are 200 divisions on the circular scale. The radius of the sphere measured is |
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