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2501.

A cricket ball of mass 150 gm is moving with a velocity of 12 m/s and is hit by a bat so that the ball is turned back with a velocity of 20 m/s. The force of blow acts for 0.01s on the ball. The average force exerted by the bat on the ball is

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A cricket ball of mass 150 gm is moving with a velocity of 12 m/s and is hit by a bat so that the ball is turned back with a velocity of 20 m/s. The force of blow acts for 0.01s on the ball. The average force exerted by the bat on the ball is



2502.

Imagine a light planet revolving around a very massive star in a circular orbit of radius R with a period of revolution T. If the gravitational force of attraction between planet and star is proportional to R−52, then T2 is proportional to

Answer» Imagine a light planet revolving around a very massive star in a circular orbit of radius R with a period of revolution T. If the gravitational force of attraction between planet and star is proportional to R52, then T2 is proportional to
2503.

The density of an ideal gas is 6×10−2 kg/m3 and the root mean square velocity of the gas molecules is 500 m/s. The pressure exerted by the gas on the walls of the vessel is

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The density of an ideal gas is 6×102 kg/m3 and the root mean square velocity of the gas molecules is 500 m/s. The pressure exerted by the gas on the walls of the vessel is

2504.

In figure shown, all surfaces are smooth. A force F=2mg is acting on block A. If R is contact force between A and B and a is acceleration of B, then

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In figure shown, all surfaces are smooth. A force F=2mg is acting on block A. If R is contact force between A and B and a is acceleration of B, then




2505.

A body of mass m1 is moving with a velocity 'v'. It collides with another stationary body of mass m2. They get embedded. At the point of collision, the velocity of the system is

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A body of mass m1 is moving with a velocity 'v'. It collides with another stationary body of mass m2. They get embedded. At the point of collision, the velocity of the system is



2506.

What minimum amount of force is required to move a 10kg block kept on a horizontal surface. Given (μs=0.5), (μk=0.4) If the block was already moving then what would be the minimum force required to maintain its velocity at a constant value?

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What minimum amount of force is required to move a 10kg block kept on a horizontal surface. Given (μs=0.5), (μk=0.4) If the block was already moving then what would be the minimum force required to maintain its velocity at a constant value?



2507.

Dimensional representation of co-efficient of friction is

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Dimensional representation of co-efficient of friction is

2508.

A body acted upon by a force of 50 N is displaced through a distance 10 m in a direction making an angle of 60∘ with the force. The work done by the force is(Take W=→F.→S, where W is work done, →F is force and →S is the displacement)

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A body acted upon by a force of 50 N is displaced through a distance 10 m in a direction making an angle of 60 with the force. The work done by the force is

(Take W=F.S, where W is work done, F is force and S is the displacement)

2509.

Three particles A, B & C of masses 4m, 2m & 3m are placed on the vertices of a equilateral triangle of length 2L as shown in the figure.Find out the perpendicular distance of centre of mass from the side AB.

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Three particles A, B & C of masses 4m, 2m & 3m are placed on the vertices of a equilateral triangle of length 2L as shown in the figure.



Find out the perpendicular distance of centre of mass from the side AB.

2510.

Okay I will give you another easy one. Just one last.Find the angular momentum of the electron in 2nd orbit of He+ ion.

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Okay I will give you another easy one. Just one last.

Find the angular momentum of the electron in 2nd orbit of He+ ion.

2511.

Find the distance covered by a particle during the time interval t=0 to t=20 s for which the speed-time graph is shown in the figure.

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Find the distance covered by a particle during the time interval t=0 to t=20 s for which the speed-time graph is shown in the figure.


2512.

An extended horizontal object AB is placed in front of a plane mirror inclined at 45∘ with horizontal as shown in the figure. The image of AB in plane mirror will look like:

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An extended horizontal object AB is placed in front of a plane mirror inclined at 45 with horizontal as shown in the figure. The image of AB in plane mirror will look like:


2513.

Two elastic rods are joined between fixed supports as shown in the figure. If there is no change in the lengths of the individual rods with increase in temperature, then choose the correct option.[α1=2α2, Y1=Y2 (Y is Young's modulus, α is the linear expansion coefficient and A is the cross-sectional area of rod)]

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Two elastic rods are joined between fixed supports as shown in the figure. If there is no change in the lengths of the individual rods with increase in temperature, then choose the correct option.

[α1=2α2, Y1=Y2 (Y is Young's modulus, α is the linear expansion coefficient and A is the cross-sectional area of rod)]




2514.

A marble of mass x and diameter 2r is gently released in a tall cylinder containing honey. If the marble displaces mass y (<x) of the liquid, then the terminal velocity is proportional to

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A marble of mass x and diameter 2r is gently released in a tall cylinder containing honey. If the marble displaces mass y (<x) of the liquid, then the terminal velocity is proportional to

2515.

The top of a lake gets frozen at a place where the surrounding air is at a temperature of −20∘C. Then choose the correct statement.

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The top of a lake gets frozen at a place where the surrounding air is at a temperature of 20C. Then choose the correct statement.



2516.

The mass M of the hanging block in figure which will prevent the small block from slipping over the triangular block, if all the surfaces are frictionless and the strings and the pulleys are light is

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The mass M of the hanging block in figure which will prevent the small block from slipping over the triangular block, if all the surfaces are frictionless and the strings and the pulleys are light is




2517.

For the velocity-time graph shown in figure below the distance covered by the body in last two seconds of its motion is what fraction of the total distance covered by it in all the seven seconds

Answer» For the velocity-time graph shown in figure below the distance covered by the body in last two seconds of its motion is what fraction of the total distance covered by it in all the seven seconds


2518.

At what temperature will the speed of sound in a monoatomic gas be the same as in a diatomic gas at 127∘C? Molar mass of diatomic and monoatomic gases are in the ratio 16:1.

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At what temperature will the speed of sound in a monoatomic gas be the same as in a diatomic gas at 127C? Molar mass of diatomic and monoatomic gases are in the ratio 16:1.

2519.

The T.V transmission tower in Delhi has a height of 240 m. The distance up to which the broadcast can be received (taking the radius of earth to be 6.4×106m) is (in km) (round off to nearest integer)

Answer» The T.V transmission tower in Delhi has a height of 240 m. The distance up to which the broadcast can be received (taking the radius of earth to be 6.4×106m) is (in km) (round off to nearest integer)
2520.

A charge q is placed at the centre of the line joining two equal charges Q. The system of three charges will be in equilibrium, if q is equal to

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A charge q is placed at the centre of the line joining two equal charges Q. The system of three charges will be in equilibrium, if q is equal to

2521.

Trajectory of particle in a projectile motion is given as y=x−x280. Here, x and y are in metre. For this projectile motion match the following and select proper option (g=10 m/s2):Column IColumn II(A)Angle of projection(p)20 m(B)Angle of velocity(q)80 mwith horizontalafter 4 s(C)Maximum height(r)45∘(D)Horizontal range(s)tan−1(12)

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Trajectory of particle in a projectile motion is given as y=xx280. Here, x and y are in metre. For this projectile motion match the following and select proper option (g=10 m/s2):

Column IColumn II(A)Angle of projection(p)20 m(B)Angle of velocity(q)80 mwith horizontalafter 4 s(C)Maximum height(r)45(D)Horizontal range(s)tan1(12)

2522.

Figure shows a large closed cylindrical tank containing water. Initially, the air trapped above the water surface has a height h0 and pressure 2P0 where P0 is the atmospheric pressure. There is a hole in the wall of the tank at a depth h1 below the top from which water comes out. A long vertical tube is connected as shown.Find the height h2 of the water in the long tube above the top initially.

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Figure shows a large closed cylindrical tank containing water. Initially, the air trapped above the water surface has a height h0 and pressure 2P0 where P0 is the atmospheric pressure. There is a hole in the wall of the tank at a depth h1 below the top from which water comes out. A long vertical tube is connected as shown.





Find the height h2 of the water in the long tube above the top initially.

2523.

A wave going in a solid

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A wave going in a solid



2524.

The torque produced by gravity on the body about the hinge is?

Answer» The torque produced by gravity on the body about the hinge is?


2525.

A glass flask of volume one litre at 0 ∘C is filled, level full of mercury at this temperature. The flask and mercury are now heated to 100 ∘C. Find the amount of mercury that will spill out, if the coefficient of volume expansion of mercury is 1.82×10−4/∘C and the coefficient of linear expansion of glass is 0.1×10−4/∘C respectively.

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A glass flask of volume one litre at 0 C is filled, level full of mercury at this temperature. The flask and mercury are now heated to 100 C. Find the amount of mercury that will spill out, if the coefficient of volume expansion of mercury is 1.82×104/C and the coefficient of linear expansion of glass is 0.1×104/C respectively.

2526.

Block B rests on a smooth surface. If the coefficient of static friction between A and B is μ=0.4. Determine the acceleration of each block, if weight of lower block is 250 N and F=30 N.

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Block B rests on a smooth surface. If the coefficient of static friction between A and B is μ=0.4. Determine the acceleration of each block, if weight of lower block is 250 N and F=30 N.






2527.

A light string passing over a frictionless pulley has masses attached to its ends as shown in the figure. The tension in the thread will be

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A light string passing over a frictionless pulley has masses attached to its ends as shown in the figure. The tension in the thread will be




2528.

An object is at 2 m at t=0 sec. Its velocity is given by v=2t+7, its position at t=5 sec is

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An object is at 2 m at t=0 sec. Its velocity is given by v=2t+7, its position at t=5 sec is

2529.

An object is placed symmetrically between two plane mirrors inclined at an angle of 72∘, then the total number of images observed will be

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An object is placed symmetrically between two plane mirrors inclined at an angle of 72, then the total number of images observed will be

2530.

At t = 0, the shape of a travelling pulse is given by y(x,0)=4×10−38−(x)2 where x and y are in metres. The wave function for the travelling pulse if the velocity of propagation is 5 m/s in the +x direction is given by

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At t = 0, the shape of a travelling pulse is given by y(x,0)=4×1038(x)2 where x and y are in metres. The wave function for the travelling pulse if the velocity of propagation is 5 m/s in the +x direction is given by



2531.

On a winter day sound travels 336 meters in one second. Find the atmospheric temperature. Speed of sound at 0∘ C = 332 m s−1.

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On a winter day sound travels 336 meters in one second. Find the atmospheric temperature. Speed of sound at 0 C = 332 m s1.



2532.

The cathode of a photoelectric cell is changed such that the work function changes from W1 to W2 (W2&gt;W1). If the current before and after change are l1 and l2 all other conditions remaining unchanged, then (assuming hn &gt; W2)

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The cathode of a photoelectric cell is changed such that the work function changes from W1 to W2 (W2>W1). If the current before and after change are l1 and l2 all other conditions remaining unchanged, then (assuming hn > W2)



2533.

A block of mass m, lying on a horizontal plane is acted upon by a horizontal force P and another force Q, inclined at an angle θ to the vertical. The block will remain in equilibrium if the coefficient of friction between it and the surface is(Assume P&gt;Q)

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A block of mass m, lying on a horizontal plane is acted upon by a horizontal force P and another force Q, inclined at an angle θ to the vertical. The block will remain in equilibrium if the coefficient of friction between it and the surface is

(Assume P>Q)




2534.

In Young's double – slit experiment, the y – coordinates of central maxima and 10th maxima are 2cm and 5cm, respectively. When the YDSE apparatus is immersed in a liquid of refractive index 1.5, the corresponding y – coordinates will be

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In Young's double – slit experiment, the y – coordinates of central maxima and 10th maxima are 2cm and 5cm, respectively. When the YDSE apparatus is immersed in a liquid of refractive index 1.5, the corresponding y – coordinates will be



2535.

The greatest height to which a man can throw a stone is h. The greatest distance to which he can throw it, will be

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The greatest height to which a man can throw a stone is h. The greatest distance to which he can throw it, will be



2536.

The rays of different colours fail to converage at a point after going through a converging lens. This defect is called

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The rays of different colours fail to converage at a point after going through a converging lens. This defect is called



2537.

An electron and proton have the same de-Broglie wavelength. Then the kinetic energy of the electron is

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An electron and proton have the same de-Broglie wavelength. Then the kinetic energy of the electron is



2538.

A small bob is connected to one end of two identical massless strings each of length 12 cm. The other ends of the strings are fixed to a vertical rod as shown in the figure. If the tension in the first string T1 is 2 times that of the tension in the second string T2, then what will be the angular velocity of the bob?

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A small bob is connected to one end of two identical massless strings each of length 12 cm. The other ends of the strings are fixed to a vertical rod as shown in the figure. If the tension in the first string T1 is 2 times that of the tension in the second string T2, then what will be the angular velocity of the bob?




2539.

A spring balance is graduated on sea level. If a body is weighed with this balance at consecutively increasing heights from earth's surface, the weight indicated by the balance:

Answer» A spring balance is graduated on sea level. If a body is weighed with this balance at consecutively increasing heights from earth's surface, the weight indicated by the balance:
2540.

A circular disc of radius ′r′ and mass ′m′ is rotating about an axis passing through its COM perpendicular to its plane with an angular speed ω. If the radius of the disc is halved and the angular speed is doubled, which of the following options is correct?

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A circular disc of radius r and mass m is rotating about an axis passing through its COM perpendicular to its plane with an angular speed ω. If the radius of the disc is halved and the angular speed is doubled, which of the following options is correct?

2541.

A particle of mass m is moving in a horizontal circle of radius r under a centripetal force equal to -K/r2 , where K is a constant. The total energy of the particle is

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A particle of mass m is moving in a horizontal circle of radius r under a centripetal force equal to -K/r2 , where K is a constant. The total energy of the particle is

2542.

A body starts from the origin and moves along the X-axis such that the velocity at any instant is given by (4t3−2t), where t is in sec and velocity in m/s. What is the acceleration of the particle, when it is 2 m from the origin

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A body starts from the origin and moves along the X-axis such that the velocity at any instant is given by (4t32t), where t is in sec and velocity in m/s. What is the acceleration of the particle, when it is 2 m from the origin



2543.

Photon of 5.5 eV energy fall on the surface of the metal emitting photoelectrons of maximum kinetic energy 4.0 eV. The stopping voltage required for these electrons are

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Photon of 5.5 eV energy fall on the surface of the metal emitting photoelectrons of maximum kinetic energy 4.0 eV. The stopping voltage required for these electrons are



2544.

A particle moves in one dimension from rest under the influence of a force that varies with the distance travelled by the particle as shown in the figure. The kinetic energy of the particle after it has travelled 3 m is

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A particle moves in one dimension from rest under the influence of a force that varies with the distance travelled by the particle as shown in the figure. The kinetic energy of the particle after it has travelled 3 m is


2545.

A stone is attached at the end of a string and rotated in a horizontal circle by a student. If the final speed of the stone is 2 times the initial speed, then the final centripetal force is x times the initial centripetal force. The value of x is:

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A stone is attached at the end of a string and rotated in a horizontal circle by a student. If the final speed of the stone is 2 times the initial speed, then the final centripetal force is x times the initial centripetal force. The value of x is:

2546.

The Si diode and the Ge diode start conducting at 0.7 V and 0.3 V respectively, in the given circuit. If the Ge diode connection be reversed. What will be the values of V0 ​ and I?

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The Si diode and the Ge diode start conducting at 0.7 V and 0.3 V respectively, in the given circuit. If the Ge diode connection be reversed. What will be the values of V0 ​ and I?




2547.

Consider a car moving on a straight road with a speed of 100 ms−1. The distance at which car can be stopped is [μk=0.5]

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Consider a car moving on a straight road with a speed of 100 ms1. The distance at which car can be stopped is [μk=0.5]

2548.

The space between two plates 20 cm×20 cm×1 cm,1 cm apart is filled with a liquid of viscosity 1 Poise. The upper plate is dragged to the right with a force of F=5 N keeping the lower plate stationary. The upper plate is moving at a constant speed u as shown in figure.What will be the velocity in m/s of the flow at a point 0.5 cm below the lower surface of the upper plate if linear velocity profile is assumed for the flow ?

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The space between two plates 20 cm×20 cm×1 cm,1 cm apart is filled with a liquid of viscosity 1 Poise. The upper plate is dragged to the right with a force of F=5 N keeping the lower plate stationary. The upper plate is moving at a constant speed u as shown in figure.





What will be the velocity in m/s of the flow at a point 0.5 cm below the lower surface of the upper plate if linear velocity profile is assumed for the flow ?

2549.

The bob of simple pendulum having density 40003 kg/m3 executes SHM in water with a period ′t′ s. If the period of oscillation of bob in air is 10 s, find the value of ′t′.(Neglect frictional force of water, take density of water as 1000 kg/m3)

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The bob of simple pendulum having density 40003 kg/m3 executes SHM in water with a period t s. If the period of oscillation of bob in air is 10 s, find the value of t.

(Neglect frictional force of water, take density of water as 1000 kg/m3)

2550.

Two rods of different materials, having coefficients of linear expansion α1 and α2 and Young's moduli Y1 and Y2 respectively, are fixed between two rigid walls. The rods are heated to the same temperature. There is no bending of the rods. If α1:α2=2:3, the thermal stress developed in the two rods will be equal provided Y1:Y2 is equal to

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Two rods of different materials, having coefficients of linear expansion α1 and α2 and Young's moduli Y1 and Y2 respectively, are fixed between two rigid walls. The rods are heated to the same temperature. There is no bending of the rods. If α1:α2=2:3, the thermal stress developed in the two rods will be equal provided Y1:Y2 is equal to