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451.

In figure, the block moves downwards with velocity u1, the wedge moves rightwards with velocity u2. The correct relation between u1 and u2 is

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In figure, the block moves downwards with velocity u1, the wedge moves rightwards with velocity u2. The correct relation between u1 and u2 is


452.

A screw gauge having 100 equal divisions and a pitch length of 1 mm is used to measure the diameter of a wire of length 5.6 cm. The main scale reading is 1 mm and 47th circular division coincides with the main scale. The curved surface area of wire (in cm2) to appropriate significant figures is

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A screw gauge having 100 equal divisions and a pitch length of 1 mm is used to measure the diameter of a wire of length 5.6 cm. The main scale reading is 1 mm and 47th circular division coincides with the main scale. The curved surface area of wire (in cm2) to appropriate significant figures is

453.

A taut string for which μ=15×10−2 kg/m is under a tension of 240 N. How much power must be supplied to the string to generate sinusoidal waves at a frequency of 18.0 Hz and an amplitude of 18 cm?

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A taut string for which μ=15×102 kg/m is under a tension of 240 N. How much power must be supplied to the string to generate sinusoidal waves at a frequency of 18.0 Hz and an amplitude of 18 cm?

454.

In the diagram particle A moves along the line y = 25√3 m with a constant velocity →v of magnitude 5 m/s and parallel to the x axis. At the instant particle A passes the y axis, particle B leaves the origin with a zero initial speed and a constant acceleration →a of magnitude 4 m/s2. What angle θ between →v and the positive direction of the y axis would result in a collision?

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In the diagram particle A moves along the line y = 253 m with a constant velocity v of magnitude 5 m/s and parallel to the x axis. At the instant particle A passes the y axis, particle B leaves the origin with a zero initial speed and a constant acceleration a of magnitude 4 m/s2. What angle θ between v and the positive direction of the y axis would result in a collision?




455.

What is the magnitude of →v ?

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What is the magnitude of v ?




456.

The corresponding displacement time graph will be ? The body starts from rest.

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The corresponding displacement time graph will be ? The body starts from rest.



457.

Find the loss of energy as heat when the key is swithed from position A to B.

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Find the loss of energy as heat when the key is swithed from position A to B.



458.

Velocity of block B in the given arrangement is 300 mm/sec towards right. Then velocity of A will be

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Velocity of block B in the given arrangement is 300 mm/sec towards right. Then velocity of A will be


459.

In a photoelectric effect experiment, the potential difference V that must be maintained between the illuminated surface and the collector so as just to prevent any electron from reaching the collector is determined for different frequencies f of the incident radiation. The graph obtained is as shown. The maximum kinetic energy of the electrons emitted at frequency f1 is

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In a photoelectric effect experiment, the potential difference V that must be maintained between the illuminated surface and the collector so as just to prevent any electron from reaching the collector is determined for different frequencies f of the incident radiation.

The graph obtained is as shown. The maximum kinetic energy of the electrons emitted at frequency f1 is




460.

Two identical hollow spheres having mass m=3 kg and radius r=1 m are performing combined translational and rotational motion as shown in the figure. If ω=2 rad/s,vcom=3 m/s and ω′=3 rad/s,v′com=2 m/s, find the ratio of their kinetic energies.

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Two identical hollow spheres having mass m=3 kg and radius r=1 m are performing combined translational and rotational motion as shown in the figure. If ω=2 rad/s,vcom=3 m/s and ω=3 rad/s,vcom=2 m/s, find the ratio of their kinetic energies.




461.

Newton's law of cooling is a special case of:

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Newton's law of cooling is a special case of:



462.

A satellite which is geostationary in a particular orbit is taken to another orbit. Its distance from the centre of earth in new orbit is 2 times that of the earlier orbit. The time period in the second orbit is

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A satellite which is geostationary in a particular orbit is taken to another orbit. Its distance from the centre of earth in new orbit is 2 times that of the earlier orbit. The time period in the second orbit is



463.

The pulleys and strings shown in the figure are smooth and of negligible mass. For the system to remain in equilibrium, the angle α should be

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The pulleys and strings shown in the figure are smooth and of negligible mass. For the system to remain in equilibrium, the angle α should be


464.

A particle is moving on a circular path of radius 3 cm with a time varying speed of v=3t cm/s, where t is in seconds. The magnitude of tangential acceleration and the total acceleration of the particle at t=1 s is

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A particle is moving on a circular path of radius 3 cm with a time varying speed of v=3t cm/s, where t is in seconds. The magnitude of tangential acceleration and the total acceleration of the particle at t=1 s is

465.

A thin uniform vertical rod of mass m and length l is hinged about the point O as shown in the figure. The combined stiffness of springs is equal to k. Considering the springs to be light, find the angular frequency of small oscillations.

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A thin uniform vertical rod of mass m and length l is hinged about the point O as shown in the figure. The combined stiffness of springs is equal to k. Considering the springs to be light, find the angular frequency of small oscillations.




466.

A wire of cross-section area 2 mm2 is stretched by 0.1 mm by a certain force. How far (length) will the wire of same material and length but area 8 mm2 stretch under the action of same force?

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A wire of cross-section area 2 mm2 is stretched by 0.1 mm by a certain force. How far (length) will the wire of same material and length but area 8 mm2 stretch under the action of same force?

467.

Mohit travels 10 m over a circular path having radius 10 m. Angle substended by Mohit at the center of circle is

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Mohit travels 10 m over a circular path having radius 10 m. Angle substended by Mohit at the center of circle is

468.

A tap is attached to a water tank as shown in figure. Water level above the tap is maintained at h=0.2 m. The cross-sectional area of the tap is √2×10−4 m2. Assuming constant pressure throughout the stream of water, find the velocity & cross-sectional area of the stream 0.2 m below the opening of the tap :-[Assume g=10 m/s2]

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A tap is attached to a water tank as shown in figure. Water level above the tap is maintained at h=0.2 m. The cross-sectional area of the tap is 2×104 m2. Assuming constant pressure throughout the stream of water, find the velocity & cross-sectional area of the stream 0.2 m below the opening of the tap :-

[Assume g=10 m/s2]




469.

A ball is in a hot air balloon that starts from rest at t = 0 and accelerates upwards at 2m/s2. After 10s, the ball is dropped from the balloon.Draw ball's v - t graph:

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A ball is in a hot air balloon that starts from rest at t = 0 and accelerates upwards at 2m/s2. After 10s, the ball is dropped from the balloon.Draw ball's v - t graph:



470.

A spring balance hanging in steady state inside a train moving on a straight track shows a reading of double the actual mass of an object. Calculate the acceleration of the train.

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A spring balance hanging in steady state inside a train moving on a straight track shows a reading of double the actual mass of an object. Calculate the acceleration of the train.

471.

A capillary tube of radius R is immersed in water and water rises in it to a height H. Mass of water in the capillary tube is M. If the radius of the tube is doubled, then the mass of water that rises in the capillary tube will be:

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A capillary tube of radius R is immersed in water and water rises in it to a height H. Mass of water in the capillary tube is M. If the radius of the tube is doubled, then the mass of water that rises in the capillary tube will be:

472.

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

473.

If isothermal bulk modulus is x times adiabatic bulk modulus, then value of x is equal to

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If isothermal bulk modulus is x times adiabatic bulk modulus, then value of x is equal to

474.

Calculate the energy released when 1000 small water drops each of same radius 10−7 m coalesce to form one large drop. The surface tension of water is 5×10−2 N/m.

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Calculate the energy released when 1000 small water drops each of same radius 107 m coalesce to form one large drop. The surface tension of water is 5×102 N/m.

475.

A ball at 40∘C is dropped from a height of 5 km. The ball is heated due to air resistance and it completely melts just before reaching the ground. The specific heat capacity of the ball is 125 J kg−1∘C−1 and melting point is 340∘C. Then, the latent heat of the fusion of the ball (in kJ kg−1) is [Take g=10 m/s2]

Answer» A ball at 40C is dropped from a height of 5 km. The ball is heated due to air resistance and it completely melts just before reaching the ground. The specific heat capacity of the ball is 125 J kg1C1 and melting point is 340C. Then, the latent heat of the fusion of the ball (in kJ kg1) is



[Take g=10 m/s2]
476.

In the arrangement shown in the figure, masses of the blocks A and B are m and 2 m respectively. Surface between block B and floor is smooth. The block B is connected to the block C by means of a string pulley system. If the whole system is released, then find the minimum value of mass of block C so that block A remains stationary w.r.t. B. Coefficient of friction between A and B is μ.

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In the arrangement shown in the figure, masses of the blocks A and B are m and 2 m respectively. Surface between block B and floor is smooth. The block B is connected to the block C by means of a string pulley system. If the whole system is released, then find the minimum value of mass of block C so that block A remains stationary w.r.t. B. Coefficient of friction between A and B is μ.


477.

The insulated metal spheres of radii R1 and R2 having charges Q1 and Q2 respectively are connected to each other. There is

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The insulated metal spheres of radii R1 and R2 having charges Q1 and Q2 respectively are connected to each other. There is



478.

An earth satellite of mass m revolves in a circular orbit at a height h from the surface of the earth. R is the radius of the earth and g is acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the earth. The velocity of the satellite in the orbit is given by

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An earth satellite of mass m revolves in a circular orbit at a height h from the surface of the earth. R is the radius of the earth and g is acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the earth. The velocity of the satellite in the orbit is given by



479.

Flint glass prism is joined by a crown glass prism to produce dispersion without deviation. The refractive indices of these for mean rays are 1.602 and 1.500 respectively. Angle of prism of flint prism is 10o, then the angle of prism for crown prism will be

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Flint glass prism is joined by a crown glass prism to produce dispersion without deviation. The refractive indices of these for mean rays are 1.602 and 1.500 respectively. Angle of prism of flint prism is 10o, then the angle of prism for crown prism will be

480.

A uniform wire of resistance 72Ω is bent in the form of a hexagon (regular), then the effective resistance between A & B is

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A uniform wire of resistance 72Ω is bent in the form of a hexagon (regular), then the effective resistance between A & B is


481.

The displacement of a body in 8 s, starting from rest, with an acceleration of 20 cm/s2 is

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The displacement of a body in 8 s, starting from rest, with an acceleration of 20 cm/s2 is

482.

Vectors A and B are 6^i−7^j+6^k and 3^i+4^j+6^k respectively. Their vector difference in unit vector notation will be

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Vectors A and B are 6^i7^j+6^k and 3^i+4^j+6^k respectively. Their vector difference in unit vector notation will be



483.

In photoelectric effect, the K.E. of electrons emitted from the metal surface depends upon

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In photoelectric effect, the K.E. of electrons emitted from the metal surface depends upon



484.

If M is the mass of a nucleus and A its atomic mass, then the packing fraction is

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If M is the mass of a nucleus and A its atomic mass, then the packing fraction is



485.

A body is projected upwards with a velocity of 98 m/s. The second body is projected upwards with the same initial velocity but after 4 s. Both the bodies will meet after

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A body is projected upwards with a velocity of 98 m/s. The second body is projected upwards with the same initial velocity but after 4 s. Both the bodies will meet after

486.

The velocity of a body depends on time according to equation V=20 + 0.1 t2. the body is undergoing

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The velocity of a body depends on time according to equation V=20 + 0.1 t2. the body is undergoing



487.

A stone is dropped into a lake from a tower 500 metre high. Taking the speed of sound as 330 m/s, the sound of the splash will be heard by the man approximately after

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A stone is dropped into a lake from a tower 500 metre high. Taking the speed of sound as 330 m/s, the sound of the splash will be heard by the man approximately after



488.

If the power of a body is given by P=xv, where v is the velocity of the body then the dimension of x is

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If the power of a body is given by P=xv, where v is the velocity of the body then the dimension of x is

489.

A sample of 19K40 disintegrates into two nuclei Ca and Ar with decay constant λca=4.5×10−10 s−1 and λAr=0.5×10−10 s−1 respectively. The time after which 99% of 19K40 get decayed is

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A sample of 19K40 disintegrates into two nuclei Ca and Ar with decay constant λca=4.5×1010 s1 and λAr=0.5×1010 s1 respectively. The time after which 99% of 19K40 get decayed is

490.

A uniform metre scale of length 1 m is balanced on a fixed semi-circular cylinder of radius 30 cm as shown in figure. One end of the scale is slightly depressed and released. The time period (in seconds) of the resulting simple harmonic motion is (Take g=10 ms−2)

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A uniform metre scale of length 1 m is balanced on a fixed semi-circular cylinder of radius 30 cm as shown in figure. One end of the scale is slightly depressed and released. The time period (in seconds) of the resulting simple harmonic motion is (Take g=10 ms2)




491.

A thin rod of length f/3 lies along the axis of a concave mirror of focal length f One end of its magnified image touches an end of the rod. The length of the image is[MP PET 1995]

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A thin rod of length f/3 lies along the axis of a concave mirror of focal length f One end of its magnified image touches an end of the rod. The length of the image is

[MP PET 1995]



492.

Which of the following displacement time (x-t) graphs can possibly represent the one-dimensional motion of a particle?

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Which of the following displacement time (x-t) graphs can possibly represent the one-dimensional motion of a particle?



493.

Three liquids of densities ρ1, ρ2 and ρ3(with ρ1>ρ2>ρ3) having the same value of surface tension T and rise to the same height in three identical capillaries. The angles of contact θ1,θ2 and θ3 obey

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Three liquids of densities ρ1, ρ2 and ρ3(with ρ1>ρ2>ρ3) having the same value of surface tension T and rise to the same height in three identical capillaries. The angles of contact θ1,θ2 and θ3 obey

494.

A bullet of mass a and velocity b is fired into a large block of mass c. The final velocity of the system is

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A bullet of mass a and velocity b is fired into a large block of mass c. The final velocity of the system is



495.

If y=x5, then dydx=?

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If y=x5, then dydx=?



496.

If a=(3t2+2t+1) m/s2 is the expression according to which the acceleration of a particle moving along a straight line varies, then find displacement of the particle 2 seconds after starting.

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If a=(3t2+2t+1) m/s2 is the expression according to which the acceleration of a particle moving along a straight line varies, then find displacement of the particle 2 seconds after starting.

497.

The maximum velocity and acceleration of a particle in SHM are 100 cm/s and 157 cm/s2 respectively. The time period in seconds will be :

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The maximum velocity and acceleration of a particle in SHM are 100 cm/s and 157 cm/s2 respectively. The time period in seconds will be :

498.

A photoelectric cell is illuminated by a point source of light 1m away. When the source is shifted to 2m then

Answer» A photoelectric cell is illuminated by a point source of light 1m away. When the source is shifted to 2m then
499.

The acceleration of a particle is defined by the relation, a=−4x(−1+14x2) , where x is displacement along x− axis. All the quantities are in SI units. If velocity of the particle (v)=17 m/s when x=0, then the velocity of the particle when x=4 m is

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The acceleration of a particle is defined by the relation, a=4x(1+14x2) , where x is displacement along x axis. All the quantities are in SI units. If velocity of the particle (v)=17 m/s when x=0, then the velocity of the particle when x=4 m is

500.

Power supplied to a particle of mass 2 kg varies with time as P=3t22 W, where t is in seconds. If velocity of particle at t=0 is v=0, the magnitude of velocity of particle at time t=2 s will be

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Power supplied to a particle of mass 2 kg varies with time as P=3t22 W, where t is in seconds. If velocity of particle at t=0 is v=0, the magnitude of velocity of particle at time t=2 s will be