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1351.

A satellite is to revolve round the earth in a circle of radius 8000 km. With what speed should this satellite be projected into orbit? What will be the time period ? Take g at the surface = 9.8 m/s2 and radius of the earth = 6400km.

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A satellite is to revolve round the earth in a circle of radius 8000 km. With what speed should this satellite be projected into orbit? What will be the time period ? Take g at the surface = 9.8 m/s2 and radius of the earth = 6400km.



1352.

If a body has a charge of magnitude 8×10–19 coulomb what is the correct combination of protons and electrons on it?

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If a body has a charge of magnitude 8×1019 coulomb what is the correct combination of protons and electrons on it?



1353.

The acceleration due to gravity ___ as you go upwards

Answer» The acceleration due to gravity ___ as you go upwards
1354.

If the length of a cylinder is measured to be 4.28 cm with an error of 0.01 cm, then the percentage error in the measurement will be

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If the length of a cylinder is measured to be 4.28 cm with an error of 0.01 cm, then the percentage error in the measurement will be

1355.

A particle moves in the x−y plane under the influence of a force such that its linear momentum is →p(t)=A[cos(kt)^i−sin(kt)^j], where A and k are constants. The angle between the force and the momentum is :

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A particle moves in the xy plane under the influence of a force such that its linear momentum is p(t)=A[cos(kt)^isin(kt)^j], where A and k are constants. The angle between the force and the momentum is :

1356.

24 J of heat is added to a diatomic gas in a process in which the gas performs 8 J of work. Find the molar heat capacity of the gas during the process.

Answer» 24 J of heat is added to a diatomic gas in a process in which the gas performs 8 J of work. Find the molar heat capacity of the gas during the process.
1357.

Two plates 1 and 2 move with velocities v and 2v as shown. If the sphere does not slide relative to the plates and assuming the mass of each body as m, find the kinetic energy of the system (plates + sphere).

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Two plates 1 and 2 move with velocities v and 2v as shown. If the sphere does not slide relative to the plates and assuming the mass of each body as m, find the kinetic energy of the system (plates + sphere).






1358.

Velocity-time equation of a particle moving in a straight line is, v=(2t+3t2). Find displacement of particle from the origin at time t=1 s, if it is given that displacement is 10 m at time t=0

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Velocity-time equation of a particle moving in a straight line is, v=(2t+3t2). Find displacement of particle from the origin at time t=1 s, if it is given that displacement is 10 m at time t=0

1359.

A one kilowatt motor pumps out water from a 10 m deep well. Calculate the quantity of water pumped out per second.(Take g=10 m/s2)

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A one kilowatt motor pumps out water from a 10 m deep well. Calculate the quantity of water pumped out per second.(Take g=10 m/s2)


1360.

A wheel is making rotations about its axis with uniform angular acceleration. Starting from rest, it reaches 100 rot/s in 4 seconds. It's angular acceleration is

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A wheel is making rotations about its axis with uniform angular acceleration. Starting from rest, it reaches 100 rot/s in 4 seconds. It's angular acceleration is

1361.

What is the error in the area of a rectangle?Given: L=5 ± 1 unitsB= 4±2 units

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What is the error in the area of a rectangle?


Given: L=5 ± 1 units


B= 4±2 units



1362.

Three identical carrom coins, each of radius 5 cm are placed touching each other on a horizontal surface such that an equilateral triangle is formed when the centres of the coins are joined. Find the coordinates of this centre of mass, if the origin is fixed at the centre of coin A, as shown in figure.

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Three identical carrom coins, each of radius 5 cm are placed touching each other on a horizontal surface such that an equilateral triangle is formed when the centres of the coins are joined. Find the coordinates of this centre of mass, if the origin is fixed at the centre of coin A, as shown in figure.




1363.

A small ball of mass m is connected by an inextensible massless string of length l with another ball of mass M=4m. They are released with zero tension in the string from a height h as shown in the figure. The time after which string becomes taut for the first time after the release(after the mass M collides with the ground ) is l√ngh, where n= (Assume all collisions to be elastic)

Answer» A small ball of mass m is connected by an inextensible massless string of length l with another ball of mass M=4m. They are released with zero tension in the string from a height h as shown in the figure. The time after which string becomes taut for the first time after the release(after the mass M collides with the ground ) is lngh, where n=

(Assume all collisions to be elastic)


1364.

The position vector of three particles of mass m1=3 kg,m2=4 kg and m3=1 kg are →r1=(2^i+^j+3^k) m, →r2=(^i−3^j+2^k) m and →r3=(3^i−2^j−^k) m respectively. Find the position vector of centre of mass of the system of particles.

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The position vector of three particles of mass m1=3 kg,m2=4 kg and m3=1 kg are r1=(2^i+^j+3^k) m, r2=(^i3^j+2^k) m and r3=(3^i2^j^k) m respectively. Find the position vector of centre of mass of the system of particles.

1365.

In the system as shown, mass of the block is 1kg and spring constant is 25 Nm. The maximum kinetic energy of the block is 50J.

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In the system as shown, mass of the block is 1kg and spring constant is 25 Nm. The maximum kinetic energy of the block is 50J.




1366.

If (→A+→B) is perpendicular to →B and →A+2→B is perpendicular to →A, then

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If (A+B) is perpendicular to B and A+2B is perpendicular to A, then

1367.

Write the equation of the wave shown in figure, if its position is shown at t=0.6 sec. The wavelength is 15 cm and amplitude is 4 cm and the crest X was at x=0 at t=0.

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Write the equation of the wave shown in figure, if its position is shown at t=0.6 sec. The wavelength is 15 cm and amplitude is 4 cm and the crest X was at x=0 at t=0.






1368.

Superman is going on a vacation to his home planet krypton from earth via. Sun. (Let's assume for a moment that Krypton is not destroyed). His energy v/s distance travelled graph is as shown below:Find the number of positions where dEds=0. Based on this find out the number of stars that Super man crossed on his way home from earth. (I hope you know that superman's source of energy is sunlight or star light so the more closer he goes to a star the more energy he has)

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Superman is going on a vacation to his home planet krypton from earth via. Sun. (Let's assume for a moment that Krypton is not destroyed). His energy v/s distance travelled graph is as shown below:




Find the number of positions where dEds=0. Based on this find out the number of stars that Super man crossed on his way home from earth. (I hope you know that superman's source of energy is sunlight or star light so the more closer he goes to a star the more energy he has)




1369.

For the body shown in the figure:Statement 1:Iz=Ix+Iy Statement 2:Ix=Iz+Iy and Iy=Ix+Iz where x, y and z are the axes of rotation of the body.Choose the correct option.

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For the body shown in the figure:





Statement 1:Iz=Ix+Iy

Statement 2:Ix=Iz+Iy and Iy=Ix+Iz

where x, y and z are the axes of rotation of the body.

Choose the correct option.

1370.

It is raining vertically with a velocity of 25 ms−1. A woman rides a bicycle with a speed of 10 ms−1 in north to south direction. What is the direction (angle with vertical) in which she should hold her umbrella to save herself from the rain?

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It is raining vertically with a velocity of 25 ms1. A woman rides a bicycle with a speed of 10 ms1 in north to south direction. What is the direction (angle with vertical) in which she should hold her umbrella to save herself from the rain?

1371.

Pick the correct option - If all matter were made of electrically neutral particles such as neutrons,

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Pick the correct option - If all matter were made of electrically neutral particles such as neutrons,



1372.

Block B of mass 2 kg is placed on smooth horizontal plane. Block A of mass 1 kg is placed on block B. The coefficient of friction between A and B is 0.40. The block A is imparted a velocity 16 m/s at t = 0. Find the time at which momentum of the two blocks are equal (in seconds). (g=10 m/s2).

Answer» Block B of mass 2 kg is placed on smooth horizontal plane. Block A of mass 1 kg is placed on block B. The coefficient of friction between A and B is 0.40. The block A is imparted a velocity 16 m/s at t = 0. Find the time at which momentum of the two blocks are equal (in seconds). (g=10 m/s2).


1373.

Quantam nature of light is explained by which of the following phenomenon

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Quantam nature of light is explained by which of the following phenomenon



1374.

A block of mass 4 kg is kept on ground. The co-efficient of friction between the block and the ground is 0.8. An external force of magnitude 30 N is applied parallel to the ground. The resultant force exerted by the ground on the block is (Take g=10 m/s2)

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A block of mass 4 kg is kept on ground. The co-efficient of friction between the block and the ground is 0.8. An external force of magnitude 30 N is applied parallel to the ground. The resultant force exerted by the ground on the block is

(Take g=10 m/s2)


1375.

When a capacitor of capacitance C is filled with a dielectric (i.e. thickness of the dielectric is equal to the spacing between the plates) of dielectric constant k, what is the new capacitance?

Answer» When a capacitor of capacitance C is filled with a dielectric (i.e. thickness of the dielectric is equal to the spacing between the plates) of dielectric constant k, what is the new capacitance?
1376.

A particle is at rest at a point (4,3,0). Due to an impulse, it gets linear momentum →P=^i+2^j. The angular momentum of the particle about the origin is

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A particle is at rest at a point (4,3,0). Due to an impulse, it gets linear momentum P=^i+2^j. The angular momentum of the particle about the origin is

1377.

Force −→F1=(2^i–3^j) N and −→F2=(−5^i+2^j) N act through the points whose position vectors are ^k and 3^k respectively. The vector sum of the torque due to these forces is

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Force F1=(2^i3^j) N and F2=(5^i+2^j) N act through the points whose position vectors are ^k and 3^k respectively. The vector sum of the torque due to these forces is

1378.

The potential energy function for the force between two atoms in a diatomic molecule is approximately given by U(x)=ax12−bx6, where a and b are constants and x is the distance between the atoms. If the dissociation energy of the molecule is D=[Ux=∞−Uat equilibrium], D is

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The potential energy function for the force between two atoms in a diatomic molecule is approximately given by U(x)=ax12bx6, where a and b are constants and x is the distance between the atoms. If the dissociation energy of the molecule is D=[Ux=Uat equilibrium], D is

1379.

A force applied by an engine of a train of mass 2.05×106 kg changes its velocity from 5 m/s to 25 m/s in 5 minutes. The power of the engine is

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A force applied by an engine of a train of mass 2.05×106 kg changes its velocity from 5 m/s to 25 m/s in 5 minutes. The power of the engine is

1380.

If I have two vectors of length 3 and 4. What are the maximum and minimum possible lengths of the resultant?

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If I have two vectors of length 3 and 4. What are the maximum and minimum possible lengths of the resultant?



1381.

A body of mass m is placed on earth surface is taken to a height of h = 3R, then change in gravitational potential energy is

Answer» A body of mass m is placed on earth surface is taken to a height of h = 3R, then change in gravitational potential energy is
1382.

A ball is thrown vertically upwards with velocity of 10 m/s from the top of a tower. It returns to ground after some time with speed of 60 m/s. The height of the tower is (g=10 m/s2)

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A ball is thrown vertically upwards with velocity of 10 m/s from the top of a tower. It returns to ground after some time with speed of 60 m/s. The height of the tower is



(g=10 m/s2)

1383.

The Young’s modulus of brass and steel are 10×1010N m−2 and 2× 1011 N m−2 respectively. A brass wire and a steel wire of the same length are extended by 1 mm under the same force. The radii of the brass and steel wires are RB and Rs respectively. Then

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The Young’s modulus of brass and steel are 10×1010N m2 and 2× 1011 N m2 respectively. A brass wire and a steel wire of the same length are extended by 1 mm under the same force. The radii of the brass and steel wires are RB and Rs respectively. Then

1384.

Axis of a solid cylinder of infinite length and radius R lies along y-axis. It carries a uniformly distributed current ‘i′ along +y direction. Magnetic field at a point (R2,y,R2) is

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Axis of a solid cylinder of infinite length and radius R lies along y-axis. It carries a uniformly distributed current i along +y direction. Magnetic field at a point (R2,y,R2) is

1385.

Ocean tides are caused by the

Answer» Ocean tides are caused by the
1386.

A steam cylindrical pipe of inner radius 5 cm and outer radius 7 cm, having conductivity 0.07 W/mK, carries steam at 100∘C. If the temperature at the outer wall of the pipe jacket is 20∘C, then find the heat lost through the jacket per metre length in an hour.

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A steam cylindrical pipe of inner radius 5 cm and outer radius 7 cm, having conductivity 0.07 W/mK, carries steam at 100C. If the temperature at the outer wall of the pipe jacket is 20C, then find the heat lost through the jacket per metre length in an hour.

1387.

A particle executes linear simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 3 cm. When the particle is at 2 cm from the mean position, the magnitude of its velocity is equal to that of its acceleration. Find the time period in seconds.

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A particle executes linear simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 3 cm. When the particle is at 2 cm from the mean position, the magnitude of its velocity is equal to that of its acceleration. Find the time period in seconds.

1388.

A uniform thin rod of mass m and length R is placed normally on surface of earth as shown. The mass of earth is M and its radius is R. Then the magnitude of gravitational force exerted by earth on the rod is :

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A uniform thin rod of mass m and length R is placed normally on surface of earth as shown. The mass of earth is M and its radius is R. Then the magnitude of gravitational force exerted by earth on the rod is :




1389.

An object is projected at an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal. The horizontal range and the maximum height reached will be in the ratio.

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An object is projected at an angle of 45 with the horizontal. The horizontal range and the maximum height reached will be in the ratio.



1390.

The coordinates of a moving particle at any time ′t′ are given by x=t3 and y=4t2, where x and y are in metre and t in second. The acceleration of the particle at time t=1 s is given by

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The coordinates of a moving particle at any time t are given by x=t3 and y=4t2, where x and y are in metre and t in second. The acceleration of the particle at time t=1 s is given by

1391.

What is the average velocity during time interval t=2 s to t=5 s, in the following position time curve?

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What is the average velocity during time interval t=2 s to t=5 s, in the following position time curve?


1392.

A smooth uniform rod of length L and mass M has two identical beads of negligible size, each of mass m, which can slide freely along the rod. Initially, the two beads are at the centre of the rod and the system is rotating with angular velocity ω0 about an axis perpendicular to the rod and passing through the mid-point C of the rod. There are no external forces. When the beads reach the ends of the rod, then angular velocity of the system is

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A smooth uniform rod of length L and mass M has two identical beads of negligible size, each of mass m, which can slide freely along the rod. Initially, the two beads are at the centre of the rod and the system is rotating with angular velocity ω0 about an axis perpendicular to the rod and passing through the mid-point C of the rod. There are no external forces. When the beads reach the ends of the rod, then angular velocity of the system is


1393.

An infinite ladder is constructed with 1 Ω and 2 Ω resistors as shown in figure. Find the total current provided by the battery of EMF 12 V?

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An infinite ladder is constructed with 1 Ω and 2 Ω resistors as shown in figure. Find the total current provided by the battery of EMF 12 V?



1394.

An object A is released from the top of a vertical building of height H. At an instant when it has descended x m from the top, another object B is released from y m below the top of that building. Right from this instant, both these objects take the same amount of time to reach the ground. Which of the following expressions in the given situation is correct ?

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An object A is released from the top of a vertical building of height H. At an instant when it has descended x m from the top, another object B is released from y m below the top of that building. Right from this instant, both these objects take the same amount of time to reach the ground. Which of the following expressions in the given situation is correct ?

1395.

Five uniform circular plates, each of diameter b and mass m, are placed together to form a pattern as shown in the figure. Find the y coordinate of the centre of mass of the system.

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Five uniform circular plates, each of diameter b and mass m, are placed together to form a pattern as shown in the figure. Find the y coordinate of the centre of mass of the system.




1396.

A particle moves in a circle of radius 3.5 cm at a speed given by v=8t, where v is in cm/s and t in seconds. Find the tangential acceleration at t=2 s. (in cm/s2)

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A particle moves in a circle of radius 3.5 cm at a speed given by v=8t, where v is in cm/s and t in seconds. Find the tangential acceleration at t=2 s. (in cm/s2)

1397.

A cube of aluminium of sides 0.1 m is subjected to a shearing force of 100 N. The top face of the cube is displaced through 0.02 cm with respect to the bottom face. The shearing strain would be

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A cube of aluminium of sides 0.1 m is subjected to a shearing force of 100 N. The top face of the cube is displaced through 0.02 cm with respect to the bottom face. The shearing strain would be



1398.

What is the unit of conductivity and resistivity respectively?

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What is the unit of conductivity and resistivity respectively?


1399.

The typical ionisation energy of a donor in silicon is

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The typical ionisation energy of a donor in silicon is



1400.

In the figure shown, find the velocity acquired by the block on reaching the ground and the force exerted by the inclined plane on the block if takes 5 seconds for the block to reach the ground. Assume all surfaces to be smooth. (Take g=10 m/s2)

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In the figure shown, find the velocity acquired by the block on reaching the ground and the force exerted by the inclined plane on the block if takes 5 seconds for the block to reach the ground. Assume all surfaces to be smooth. (Take g=10 m/s2)