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If x=secθ−tanθ,y=cosecθ+cotθ, then xy+1= _____ |
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Answer» If x=secθ−tanθ,y=cosecθ+cotθ, then xy+1= _____ |
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| 1602. |
Two stones are dropped down simultaneously from different heights with initial speed u1=0 and u2=30 m/s respectively. If the initial distance between them is 10 m and mass of the first stone is twice that of the second stone, find the velocity of their COM after 2 s. [Take g=10 m/s2] |
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Answer» Two stones are dropped down simultaneously from different heights with initial speed u1=0 and u2=30 m/s respectively. If the initial distance between them is 10 m and mass of the first stone is twice that of the second stone, find the velocity of their COM after 2 s. [Take g=10 m/s2] |
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| 1603. |
Distance travelled by a particle at any instant t can be represented as S=A(t+B)+Ct2. The dimensions of B are |
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Answer» Distance travelled by a particle at any instant t can be represented as S=A(t+B)+Ct2. The dimensions of B are |
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Three vectors →P, →Q and →R are such that |→P|=|→Q|,|→R|=√2|→P| and →P+→Q+→R=0. The angle between →P and →Q,→Q and →R, and →P and →R are |
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Answer» Three vectors →P, →Q and →R are such that |→P|=|→Q|,|→R|=√2|→P| and →P+→Q+→R=0. The angle between →P and →Q,→Q and →R, and →P and →R are |
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| 1605. |
Two spheres A and B having radii 3 cm and 5 cm respectively are coated with carbon black on their outer surface. The wavelengths of maximum intensity of emission of radiation are 300 nm and 500 nm respectively. The respective powers radiated by them are in the ratio of : |
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Answer» Two spheres A and B having radii 3 cm and 5 cm respectively are coated with carbon black on their outer surface. The wavelengths of maximum intensity of emission of radiation are 300 nm and 500 nm respectively. The respective powers radiated by them are in the ratio of : |
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| 1606. |
A block of mass m is attached rigidly to a spring of stiffness k1 & touches another spring of stiffness k2 as shown in the figure. Assuming the surface is smooth, the period of oscillation of the block is |
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Answer» A block of mass m is attached rigidly to a spring of stiffness k1 & touches another spring of stiffness k2 as shown in the figure. Assuming the surface is smooth, the period of oscillation of the block is |
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| 1607. |
Water flows through a horizontal tube of variable cross section. The area of cross section at A and B are 4 mm2 and 2 mm2 respectively. If 1 cc of water enters per second through A, find the speed of water at B? |
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Answer» Water flows through a horizontal tube of variable cross section. The area of cross section at A and B are 4 mm2 and 2 mm2 respectively. If 1 cc of water enters per second through A, find the speed of water at B? |
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| 1608. |
A stone tied to an inextensible string of length l=1 m is kept horizontal. If it is released, find the angular speed (rad/s) of the stone when the string makes an angle θ=30∘ with horizontal. |
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Answer» A stone tied to an inextensible string of length l=1 m is kept horizontal. If it is released, find the angular speed (rad/s) of the stone when the string makes an angle θ=30∘ with horizontal. |
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| 1609. |
What is the maximum speed with which a vehicle can negotiate a convex bridge of radius 10 m without leaving the surface of the road.(Take g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» What is the maximum speed with which a vehicle can negotiate a convex bridge of radius 10 m without leaving the surface of the road. |
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| 1610. |
A body is rotated in the vertical plane by means of a thread of length l with minimum possible velocity. When the body goes up and reaches at the highest point B of its path, the thread breaks and the body moves on a parabolic path under the influence the gravitational field as shown in the diagram. The horizontal range AC would be |
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Answer» A body is rotated in the vertical plane by means of a thread of length l with minimum possible velocity. When the body goes up and reaches at the highest point B of its path, the thread breaks and the body moves on a parabolic path under the influence the gravitational field as shown in the diagram. The horizontal range AC would be |
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| 1611. |
If the speed of the particle is v=8t3−3t2+2 m/s, the distance of the particle as a function of time t is |
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Answer» If the speed of the particle is v=8t3−3t2+2 m/s, the distance of the particle as a function of time t is |
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| 1612. |
A particle is thrown vertically upwards. Its velocity at half of the maximum height is 20 m/s. Then the maximum height attained by it will be: (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» A particle is thrown vertically upwards. Its velocity at half of the maximum height is 20 m/s. Then the maximum height attained by it will be: (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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| 1613. |
The equation of an alternating voltage is V =100 sin 100 π t volt. Its peak value and frequency are |
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Answer» The equation of an alternating voltage is V =100 sin 100 π t volt. Its peak value and frequency are |
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| 1614. |
The position x of a particle having mass m moving along x - axis at time t is given by the equation t=√x+2, where x is in m and t in s. Find the work done by the force in first 4 s. |
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Answer» The position x of a particle having mass m moving along x - axis at time t is given by the equation t=√x+2, where x is in m and t in s. Find the work done by the force in first 4 s. |
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| 1615. |
A sound wave travels a distance l in helium gas in time t at a particular temperature. If at the same temperature a sound wave is propagated in oxygen gas, it will cover the same distance l in what time (approximately)? |
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Answer» A sound wave travels a distance l in helium gas in time t at a particular temperature. If at the same temperature a sound wave is propagated in oxygen gas, it will cover the same distance l in what time (approximately)? |
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| 1616. |
A disc is suspended at a point R2 above its center, Find its period of oscillation. |
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Answer» A disc is suspended at a point R2 above its center, Find its period of oscillation. |
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| 1617. |
Given two vectors a vector and b vector where b makes an angle theta with the positive direction of a as shown. Find the magnitude of the resultant according to triangle law in this case. |
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Answer» Given two vectors a vector and b vector where b makes an angle theta with the positive direction of a as shown. Find the magnitude of the resultant according to triangle law in this case. |
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| 1618. |
A manometer connected to a closed tap reads 3.5 × 105 N/m2. When the valve is opened, the reading of manometer falls to 3.0 × 105 N/m2, then velocity of flow of water is |
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Answer» A manometer connected to a closed tap reads 3.5 × 105 N/m2. When the valve is opened, the reading of manometer falls to 3.0 × 105 N/m2, then velocity of flow of water is |
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| 1619. |
A bus moves from stop A to the next stop B. Its acceleration varies as a=α−βx, where α and β are positive constants and x is the distance from the stop A to stop B. The distance between A and B and the maximum speed of the bus are |
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Answer» A bus moves from stop A to the next stop B. Its acceleration varies as a=α−βx, where α and β are positive constants and x is the distance from the stop A to stop B. The distance between A and B and the maximum speed of the bus are |
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| 1620. |
Two parallel rail tracks run north-south. Train A moves north with a speed of 54 km/h and train B moves south with a speed of 90 km/hr. What is the velocity of a monkey running on the roof of the train A against its motion (with its velocity of 18 km/h with respect to the train A) as observed by a man standing on the ground? |
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Answer» Two parallel rail tracks run north-south. Train A moves north with a speed of 54 km/h and train B moves south with a speed of 90 km/hr. What is the velocity of a monkey running on the roof of the train A against its motion (with its velocity of 18 km/h with respect to the train A) as observed by a man standing on the ground? |
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| 1621. |
During a tennis match, a player serves at 23.6 ms−1, the ball leaving the racquet horizontally 2.37 m above the court surface. By how much does the ball clear the net which is 12 m away and 0.9 m high? (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» During a tennis match, a player serves at 23.6 ms−1, the ball leaving the racquet horizontally 2.37 m above the court surface. By how much does the ball clear the net which is 12 m away and 0.9 m high? |
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| 1622. |
Paragraph for below questionनीचे दिए गए प्रश्न के लिए अनुच्छेदA uniform rod of mass M and length l = 1 m hinged at A in the vertical plane, is released from rest when it is in horizontal position. At angular position θ = 60°, angular velocity of rod is ω. Then [g = 10 m/s2]जब ऊर्ध्वाधर तल में A पर किलकित द्रव्यमान M व लम्बाई l = 1 m की एक समरूप छड़ क्षैतिज स्थिति में है, तब इसे विराम से छोड़ा जाता है। कोणीय स्थिति θ = 60° पर, छड़ का कोणीय वेग ω है। तब [g = 10 m/s2]Q. Tangential acceleration of end B at angular position, θ = 60° isप्रश्न - कोणीय स्थिति θ = 60° पर, सिरे B का स्पर्शरेखीय त्वरण है |
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Answer» Paragraph for below question |
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| 1623. |
Find the direction of the reaction force on the block for the figure shown. |
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Answer» Find the direction of the reaction force on the block for the figure shown. |
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| 1624. |
A body of mass 2 kg moving with a velocity of 3 m/sec collides head on with a body of mass 1 kg moving in opposite direction with a velocity of 4 m/sec. After collision, two bodies stick together and move with a common velocity which in m/sec is equal to |
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Answer» A body of mass 2 kg moving with a velocity of 3 m/sec collides head on with a body of mass 1 kg moving in opposite direction with a velocity of 4 m/sec. After collision, two bodies stick together and move with a common velocity which in m/sec is equal to
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| 1625. |
One quadrant of a circular disc is removed from the original disc of radius 5 cm. Take reference axes and origin O as shown in the figure. Find the sum of the magnitudes (in cm) of the x and y coordinates of the COM of the new shape. Consider the material to be of uniform density. |
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Answer» One quadrant of a circular disc is removed from the original disc of radius 5 cm. Take reference axes and origin O as shown in the figure. Find the sum of the magnitudes (in cm) of the x and y coordinates of the COM of the new shape. Consider the material to be of uniform density. |
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| 1626. |
A cylindrical tank has a hole of area 1 cm2 at its bottom. If water is allowed to flow into the tank from a tube above it at the rate of 70 cm3/sec, then the maximum height up to which water can rise in the tank is -[Take g=980 cm/s2] |
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Answer» A cylindrical tank has a hole of area 1 cm2 at its bottom. If water is allowed to flow into the tank from a tube above it at the rate of 70 cm3/sec, then the maximum height up to which water can rise in the tank is - |
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| 1627. |
A body of mass 100 grams is allowed to fall freely under gravity. Find its momentum after 10 seconds (in N- s) |
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Answer» A body of mass 100 grams is allowed to fall freely under gravity. Find its momentum after 10 seconds (in N- s) |
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| 1628. |
A hoop of radius r and mass m rotating with an angular velocity ω0 is placed on a rough horizontal surface. The initial velocity of the center of the hoop is zero. What will be the velocity of the center of the hoop when it ceases to slip? |
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Answer» A hoop of radius r and mass m rotating with an angular velocity ω0 is placed on a rough horizontal surface. The initial velocity of the center of the hoop is zero. What will be the velocity of the center of the hoop when it ceases to slip? |
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Browsing through Mr. Fox's old scientific notes, Bruce Wayne encounters a secret temperature scale, which Mr. Fox called Z, in order to keep the Batmobile's technology a secret. On that scale, the freezing and the boiling points of water were recorded to be -70Z and 780Z, respectively. The records instruct to maintain the coolant temperature at -240Z for top speed. Mr. Wayne, naturally comfortable with the Fahrenheit scale due to his American upbringing, needs to calculate the coolant temperature in 0F. Help him choose the correct value. |
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Answer» Browsing through Mr. Fox's old scientific notes, Bruce Wayne encounters a secret temperature scale, which Mr. Fox called Z, in order to keep the Batmobile's technology a secret. On that scale, the freezing and the boiling points of water were recorded to be -70Z and 780Z, respectively. The records instruct to maintain the coolant temperature at -240Z for top speed. Mr. Wayne, naturally comfortable with the Fahrenheit scale due to his American upbringing, needs to calculate the coolant temperature in 0F. Help him choose the correct value. |
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The maximum acceleration of a body moving in SHM is a0 and maximum velocity is v0. The amplitude of the oscillation is given by, |
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Answer» The maximum acceleration of a body moving in SHM is a0 and maximum velocity is v0. The amplitude of the oscillation is given by, |
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| 1631. |
A bob of mass 500 g attached to a light inextensible string revolving vertically in a radius R is given an initial velocity v=√7gR at the bottom most point. The tension in the string at the bottom most point is |
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Answer» A bob of mass 500 g attached to a light inextensible string revolving vertically in a radius R is given an initial velocity v=√7gR at the bottom most point. The tension in the string at the bottom most point is |
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One mole of an ideal monoatomic gas has initial temperature T0 is made to go through the cyclic process abca as shown in figure. If U denotes the internal energy, then choose the correct alternative. |
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Answer» One mole of an ideal monoatomic gas has initial temperature T0 is made to go through the cyclic process abca as shown in figure. If U denotes the internal energy, then choose the correct alternative. |
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| 1633. |
Consider the situation shown in figure. Find the maximum angle θ for which the light suffers total internal reflection at the vertical surface. |
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Answer» Consider the situation shown in figure. Find the maximum angle θ for which the light suffers total internal reflection at the vertical surface. |
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In a SHM, potential energy of a particle at mean position is E1 and kinetic energy is E2, then |
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Answer» In a SHM, potential energy of a particle at mean position is E1 and kinetic energy is E2, then |
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Two thin convex lenses of focal length f1and f2 are separated by a horizontal distance d (where d<f1,d<f2) and their centers are displaced by a vertical separation Δ as shown in figure.Taking the origin of coordinates O at the center of the first lens, the x and y coordinates of the focal point of this lens system, for a parallel beam of rays coming from the left, are given by: |
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Answer» Two thin convex lenses of focal length f1and f2 are separated by a horizontal distance d (where d<f1,d<f2) and their centers are displaced by a vertical separation Δ as shown in figure. |
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Two satellites S1 and S2 revolve round a planet in coplanar circular orbits in the same sense. Their periods of revolution are 1 hour and 8 hours respectively. The radius of the orbit of S1=104km When S2 is closest to S1 find speed of S2 relative to S2 and the angular speed of S1 actually observed by an astronaut at S1. |
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Answer» Two satellites S1 and S2 revolve round a planet in coplanar circular orbits in the same sense. Their periods of revolution are 1 hour and 8 hours respectively. The radius of the orbit of S1=104km When S2 is closest to S1 find speed of S2 relative to S2 and the angular speed of S1 actually observed by an astronaut at S1. |
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The temperature of gas is increased from 400 K to 600 K keeping the volume of the gas constant. If initially the gas exerted a pressure of 3 kPa on the walls of the container, then the final pressure of the gas is (in kPa) |
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Answer» The temperature of gas is increased from 400 K to 600 K keeping the volume of the gas constant. If initially the gas exerted a pressure of 3 kPa on the walls of the container, then the final pressure of the gas is (in kPa) |
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In the figure shown the cart of mass '6m' is initially at rest. A particle of mass 'm' is attached to the end of the light rod which can rotate freely about A. If the rod is released from rest in a horizontal position shown, determine the velocity vrelof the particle with respect to the cart when the rod is vertical. |
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Answer» In the figure shown the cart of mass '6m' is initially at rest. A particle of mass 'm' is attached to the end of the light rod which can rotate freely about A. If the rod is released from rest in a horizontal position shown, determine the velocity vrelof the particle with respect to the cart when the rod is vertical. |
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| 1639. |
Spring fitted doors close by themselves when released. You want to keep the door open for a long time, say for an hour. If you put a half kg stone in front of the open door, it does not help. The stone slides with the door and the door gets closed. However, if you sandwich a 20 gm piece of wood in the small gap between the door and the floor, the door stays open. Explain why a much lighter piece of wood is able to keep the door open while the heavy stone fails. Assume coefficient of friction between stone and ground and wood and ground are the same. |
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Answer» Spring fitted doors close by themselves when released. You want to keep the door open for a long time, say for an hour. If you put a half kg stone in front of the open door, it does not help. The stone slides with the door and the door gets closed. However, if you sandwich a 20 gm piece of wood in the small gap between the door and the floor, the door stays open. Explain why a much lighter piece of wood is able to keep the door open while the heavy stone fails. Assume coefficient of friction between stone and ground and wood and ground are the same. |
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The minimum horizontal acceleration (in ms−2) of the container filled with water upto height of 2 m as shown, so that the pressure at point A of the container becomes atmospheric is (the tank is of sufficient height) |
Answer» The minimum horizontal acceleration (in ms−2) of the container filled with water upto height of 2 m as shown, so that the pressure at point A of the container becomes atmospheric is (the tank is of sufficient height)![]() |
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What happens in a β+ (beta positive) decay? |
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Answer» What happens in a β+ (beta positive) decay? |
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n moles of a gas filled in a container is in thermodynamic equilibrium initially at temperature T. If the gas is compressed quasi-statically and isothermally to half of its initial volume, the work done on the gas is : |
Answer» n moles of a gas filled in a container is in thermodynamic equilibrium initially at temperature T. If the gas is compressed quasi-statically and isothermally to half of its initial volume, the work done on the gas is :![]() |
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A force of 50 dynes is acted on a body of mass 5 g which is at rest for an interval of 3 seconds, then impulse is |
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Answer» A force of 50 dynes is acted on a body of mass 5 g which is at rest for an interval of 3 seconds, then impulse is |
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A small bead of mass m moving with velocity v gets threaded on a stationary semicircular ring of mass m and radius R kept on a horizontal table. The ring can freely rotate about its centre. The bead comes to rest relative to the ring. What will be the final angular velocity of the system? |
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Answer» A small bead of mass m moving with velocity v gets threaded on a stationary semicircular ring of mass m and radius R kept on a horizontal table. The ring can freely rotate about its centre. The bead comes to rest relative to the ring. What will be the final angular velocity of the system? |
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When a charged particle is projected at some angle in a magnetic field, the path attained will be |
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Answer» When a charged particle is projected at some angle in a magnetic field, the path attained will be |
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If →A=^i+2^j−^k and →B=2^i+3^j+4^k, Then the vector which is perpendicular to both vectors →A and →B is |
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Answer» If →A=^i+2^j−^k and →B=2^i+3^j+4^k, Then the vector which is perpendicular to both vectors →A and →B is |
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A particle is moving along a circular path with uniform speed. Through what angle does its angular velocity changes when it completes half of the circular path? |
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Answer» A particle is moving along a circular path with uniform speed. Through what angle does its angular velocity changes when it completes half of the circular path? |
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A bullet of mass 20 g strikes a block of mass 180 g. The bullet remains embedded in the block. Find the amplitude of the resulting SHM (all surfaces are fricitonless] |
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Answer» A bullet of mass 20 g strikes a block of mass 180 g. The bullet remains embedded in the block. Find the amplitude of the resulting SHM (all surfaces are fricitonless] |
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Two particles having position vectors →r1=(3^i+5^j)m and →r2=(−5^i−3^j)m are moving with velocities →v1=(4^i+3^j)m/s and →v2=(a^i+7^j)m/s.If they collide after 2s, find the value of a.__ |
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Answer» Two particles having position vectors →r1=(3^i+5^j)m and →r2=(−5^i−3^j)m are moving with velocities →v1=(4^i+3^j)m/s and →v2=(a^i+7^j)m/s.If they collide after 2s, find the value of a. |
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A force F=−k(yi+xj) (where k is a positive constant) acts on a particle moving in the xy - plane. Starting from the origin, the particle is taken along the positive x - axis to the point (a,0) and then parallel to the y - axis to the point (a,a). The total work done by the force F on the particle is |
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Answer» A force F=−k(yi+xj) (where k is a positive constant) acts on a particle moving in the xy - plane. Starting from the origin, the particle is taken along the positive x - axis to the point (a,0) and then parallel to the y - axis to the point (a,a). The total work done by the force F on the particle is |
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