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2551.

A rubber rope of length 7 m is hung from the ceiling of a room. What is the increase in length of the rope due to its own weight? (Given: Young's modulus of elasticity of rubber = 5×106 N m−2 and density of rubber = 1.5×103kgm3 and g=10ms2)

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A rubber rope of length 7 m is hung from the ceiling of a room. What is the increase in length of the rope due to its own weight? (Given: Young's modulus of elasticity of rubber = 5×106 N m2 and density of rubber = 1.5×103kgm3 and g=10ms2)

2552.

A spherical volume contains a uniformly distributed charge of volume density 2.0×10−4 Cm−3. Find the strength of electric field at a point inside the volume at a distance 4.0 cm from the centre.

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A spherical volume contains a uniformly distributed charge of volume density 2.0×104 Cm3. Find the strength of electric field at a point inside the volume at a distance 4.0 cm from the centre.



2553.

Twelve identical resistance are arranged to form a cubical structure find the effective resistance between .1 and 2

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Twelve identical resistance are arranged to form a cubical structure find the effective resistance between .

1 and 2


2554.

Three particles A, B and C, each of mass m, are placed in a line with AB = BC = d. Find the gravitational force on a fourth particle P of same mass, placed at a distance d from the particle B on the perpendicular bisector of the line AC.

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Three particles A, B and C, each of mass m, are placed in a line with AB = BC = d. Find the gravitational force on a fourth particle P of same mass, placed at a distance d from the particle B on the perpendicular bisector of the line AC.



2555.

A bird fly east at 10 m/s for 100 m. It then turns around flies at 20 m/s for 15 s. Neglect time taken for turning, find its magnitude of average velocity.

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A bird fly east at 10 m/s for 100 m. It then turns around flies at 20 m/s for 15 s. Neglect time taken for turning, find its magnitude of average velocity.

2556.

A ray of light falls on the surface of a spherical glass paperweight making an angle α with the normal and is refracted in the medium at an angle β. The angle of deviation of the emergent ray from the direction of the incident ray

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A ray of light falls on the surface of a spherical glass paperweight making an angle α with the normal and is refracted in the medium at an angle β. The angle of deviation of the emergent ray from the direction of the incident ray

2557.

A solid sphere of mass 500 g and radius 10 cm rolls without slipping with a velocity of 20 cm/s. The total K.E. of the sphere is nearly

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A solid sphere of mass 500 g and radius 10 cm rolls without slipping with a velocity of 20 cm/s. The total K.E. of the sphere is nearly

2558.

The Galvanometer works on the principle that the angle of turn of the device, θ is

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The Galvanometer works on the principle that the angle of turn of the device, θ is

2559.

Two springs of equal lengths and equal cross-sectional areas are made of materials whose Young's moduli are in the ratio of 3:2. They are suspended and loaded with the same mass. When stretched and released, they will oscillate with time periods in the ratio of

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Two springs of equal lengths and equal cross-sectional areas are made of materials whose Young's moduli are in the ratio of 3:2. They are suspended and loaded with the same mass. When stretched and released, they will oscillate with time periods in the ratio of



2560.

The equation of motion of a projectile are given by x = 36 t metre and 2y=96t–9.8t2 metre. The angle of projection is

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The equation of motion of a projectile are given by x = 36 t metre and 2y=96t9.8t2 metre. The angle of projection is

2561.

The wavelength of K-alpha characteristic x-rays only depends upon:

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The wavelength of K-alpha characteristic x-rays only depends upon:



2562.

A train travelling at 60 km/h overtakes another train travelling at 42 km/h. Assuming each car to be 50 m long and initially train A to be just behind the train B, the total distance train A will cover to overtake train B is closest to

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A train travelling at 60 km/h overtakes another train travelling at 42 km/h. Assuming each car to be 50 m long and initially train A to be just behind the train B, the total distance train A will cover to overtake train B is closest to

2563.

Given that →A+→B=→C. If |→A|=4,|→B|=5 and |→C|=√61, then angle between →A and →B is:

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Given that A+B=C. If |A|=4,|B|=5 and |C|=61, then angle between A and B is:

2564.

The angular momentum of the particle about the O is ___

Answer» The angular momentum of the particle about the O is ___


2565.

If a body describes a circular motion under inverse square field, the time taken to complete one revolution, T is related to the radius of the circular orbit as

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If a body describes a circular motion under inverse square field, the time taken to complete one revolution, T is related to the radius of the circular orbit as



2566.

For a colour coded carbon resistance, initial three bands are red and fourth band is silver. Its resistance is

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For a colour coded carbon resistance, initial three bands are red and fourth band is silver. Its resistance is

2567.

Motion described by two different objects are shown in the figure. The ratio of accleration of the objects i.e. aAaB is

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Motion described by two different objects are shown in the figure. The ratio of accleration of the objects i.e. aAaB is


2568.

A spherically symmetric gravitational system of particles has a mass density ρ={ρ0 for r≤R0 for r>Rwhere ρ0 is a constant. A test mass can undergo circular motion under the influence of the gravitational field of particles. Its speed V as a function of distance r(0<r<∞) from the centre of the system is represented by

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A spherically symmetric gravitational system of particles has a mass density ρ={ρ0 for rR0 for r>R

where ρ0 is a constant. A test mass can undergo circular motion under the influence of the gravitational field of particles. Its speed V as a function of distance r(0<r<) from the centre of the system is represented by

2569.

A uniform chain has a mass M and length L. It is placed on a frictionless table with length L0 hanging over the edge. The chain begins to slide down. Then, the speed v with which the end slides down from the edge is given by

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A uniform chain has a mass M and length L. It is placed on a frictionless table with length L0 hanging over the edge. The chain begins to slide down. Then, the speed v with which the end slides down from the edge is given by

2570.

If a charged particle at rest experiences no electromagnetic force then,

Answer» If a charged particle at rest experiences no electromagnetic force then,
2571.

For given velocity-time graph, which of the following options represents correct acceleration-time graph?

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For given velocity-time graph, which of the following options represents correct acceleration-time graph?




2572.

What is the y coordinate of the centre of mass of a semi-circular disc as shown in the figure? The smaller disc has been cut from the larger one. Consider the discs to have uniform density. Consider the axes and origin as shown in figure.

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What is the y coordinate of the centre of mass of a semi-circular disc as shown in the figure? The smaller disc has been cut from the larger one. Consider the discs to have uniform density. Consider the axes and origin as shown in figure.




2573.

An aeroplane moving with 150 m/s drops a bomb from a height of 80 m so as to hit a target. What is the distance between the target and the point where the bomb is dropped? (given g = 10 m/s2)

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An aeroplane moving with 150 m/s drops a bomb from a height of 80 m so as to hit a target. What is the distance between the target and the point where the bomb is dropped? (given g = 10 m/s2)



2574.

Find the value of acceleration of block B (in m/s2) for the system shown in figure. Take g=10 m/s2.

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Find the value of acceleration of block B (in m/s2) for the system shown in figure. Take g=10 m/s2.




2575.

A block of mass 3 kg is at rest on a rough inclined plane as shown in the figure. The magnitude of net force exerted by the surface on the block will be (g=10 m/s2)

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A block of mass 3 kg is at rest on a rough inclined plane as shown in the figure. The magnitude of net force exerted by the surface on the block will be (g=10 m/s2)


2576.

A body of mass 2 kg is hung on a spring balance mounted vertically in a lift. If the lift moves up with an acceleration equal to the acceleration due to gravity, the reading on the spring balance will be

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A body of mass 2 kg is hung on a spring balance mounted vertically in a lift. If the lift moves up with an acceleration equal to the acceleration due to gravity, the reading on the spring balance will be

2577.

The specific heat of argon at constant volume is 0.075 kcal/kg K. Calculate its atomic weight [ R=2 cal/mol K ]

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The specific heat of argon at constant volume is 0.075 kcal/kg K. Calculate its atomic weight [ R=2 cal/mol K ]

2578.

The moment of inertia of a solid sphere about an axis passing through the centre of gravity is 25MR2; then its radius of gyration about a parallel axis at a distance 2R from first axis is

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The moment of inertia of a solid sphere about an axis passing through the centre of gravity is 25MR2; then its radius of gyration about a parallel axis at a distance 2R from first axis is

2579.

A glass marble whose mass is 200 g, falls from a height of 2.5 m and rebounds to a height of 1.6 m. Find the impulse acting due to its fall

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A glass marble whose mass is 200 g, falls from a height of 2.5 m and rebounds to a height of 1.6 m. Find the impulse acting due to its fall

2580.

Two identical rods are joined as shown. The system is pivoted at point O and is released from rest from the horizontal position. The speed of point A when OB become vertical is

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Two identical rods are joined as shown. The system is pivoted at point O and is released from rest from the horizontal position. The speed of point A when OB become vertical is




2581.

In a school the physics teacher decides to perform an experiment in the lab. He left an ideal spring block system to do SHM an a frictionless table.Five students are sent in the lab one by one and asked to write the equation of the SHM.Ram−Δ0 sin(ω t+π6)Himanshu−Δ0 sin(ω t+2π3)Satra−Δ0 cos(ω t+2π3)Avinash−Δ0 sin(ω t+7π6)Abhishek−Δ0 sin(ω t+5π6)Anand was asked to point out whose equations were in same phase and whose were in opposite phase?(i)Ram and Avinash(x) same phase(ii)Abhishek &amp;Avinash(y) Opposite phase(iii)Ram &amp;SatraSatra&amp;Avinash

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In a school the physics teacher decides to perform an experiment in the lab. He left an ideal spring block system to do SHM an a frictionless table.



Five students are sent in the lab one by one and asked to write the equation of the SHM.


RamΔ0 sin(ω t+π6)


HimanshuΔ0 sin(ω t+2π3)


SatraΔ0 cos(ω t+2π3)


AvinashΔ0 sin(ω t+7π6)


AbhishekΔ0 sin(ω t+5π6)


Anand was asked to point out whose equations were in same phase and whose were in opposite phase?


(i)Ram and Avinash(x) same phase


(ii)Abhishek &Avinash(y) Opposite phase


(iii)Ram &Satra


Satra&Avinash



2582.

Two strings (fixed at both ends) P and Q of equal length, made of same material and vibrating in same mode produces beats of frequency 5 Hz. String Q is vibrating at a frequency 460 Hz. If the tension in string P increases, the beat frequency increases to 7 Hz. The initial frequency of vibration for string P is :

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Two strings (fixed at both ends) P and Q of equal length, made of same material and vibrating in same mode produces beats of frequency 5 Hz. String Q is vibrating at a frequency 460 Hz. If the tension in string P increases, the beat frequency increases to 7 Hz. The initial frequency of vibration for string P is :

2583.

A battery with negligible internal resistance is connected with 10m long wire. A standard cell gets balanced on 600 cm length of this wire. On increasing the length of potentiometer wire by 2m, the null point will be displaced by,

Answer» A battery with negligible internal resistance is connected with 10m long wire. A standard cell gets balanced on 600 cm length of this wire. On increasing the length of potentiometer wire by 2m, the null point will be displaced by,
2584.

If T is the total time of flight, h is the maximum height &amp; R is the range for horizontal motion, the x and y co-ordinates of projectile motion and time t are related as:

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If T is the total time of flight, h is the maximum height & R is the range for horizontal motion, the x and y co-ordinates of projectile motion and time t are related as:

2585.

What is the bulk modulus of oxygen if 32 g of oxygen occupies 22.4 L volume and the speed of sound in oxygen is 320 m/s ?

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What is the bulk modulus of oxygen if 32 g of oxygen occupies 22.4 L volume and the speed of sound in oxygen is 320 m/s ?

2586.

A vehicle can accelerate or decelerate at a maximum value of 1 ms−2 and can attain a maximum speed of 20 ms−1. If it starts from rest, what is the shortest time in which it can travel 1000 m, in a straight path, if it has to come to rest at the end of 1000 m?

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A vehicle can accelerate or decelerate at a maximum value of 1 ms2 and can attain a maximum speed of 20 ms1. If it starts from rest, what is the shortest time in which it can travel 1000 m, in a straight path, if it has to come to rest at the end of 1000 m?

2587.

Two slabs each of area A, length 2 m and 4 m, thermal conductivities k1=300 W/m∘C and k2=200 W/m∘C respectively are joined to form a single slab of length 6 m. Find the equivalent thermal conductivity of resultant slab. (in W/m∘C)

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Two slabs each of area A, length 2 m and 4 m, thermal conductivities k1=300 W/mC and k2=200 W/mC respectively are joined to form a single slab of length 6 m. Find the equivalent thermal conductivity of resultant slab. (in W/mC)




2588.

An iron rod of length 1 m is fixed between two walls as shown in figure. Find thermal stress and thermal strain developed in the rod if it is heated by ΔT=20∘C(Given: Coefficient of linear expansion of iron is 1.2×10−5 ∘C−1; Young's modulus of iron is 2×1011 N/m2).

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An iron rod of length 1 m is fixed between two walls as shown in figure. Find thermal stress and thermal strain developed in the rod if it is heated by ΔT=20C

(Given: Coefficient of linear expansion of iron is 1.2×105 C1; Young's modulus of iron is 2×1011 N/m2).




2589.

A horizontal platform is executing simple harmonic motion in the vertical direction with a frequency v. A block of mass m is placed on the platform. What is the maximum amplitude of the platform so that the block is not detached from it?

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A horizontal platform is executing simple harmonic motion in the vertical direction with a frequency v. A block of mass m is placed on the platform. What is the maximum amplitude of the platform so that the block is not detached from it?



2590.

The moment of inertia of a hollow cylinder of radius R and mass M about an axis passing through the outer circumference along the height of the hollow cylinder is

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The moment of inertia of a hollow cylinder of radius R and mass M about an axis passing through the outer circumference along the height of the hollow cylinder is


2591.

A wire loop enclosing a semicircle of radius R is located on the boundary of uniform magnetic field B. At time t=0, the loop is set into motion with constant angular accleration α about an axis passing through O and is perpendicular to semicircle. The clockwise emf direction is taken to be positive. The modulus of variation of emf as a function of time is (0&lt;θ&lt;π)

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A wire loop enclosing a semicircle of radius R is located on the boundary of uniform magnetic field B. At time t=0, the loop is set into motion with constant angular accleration α about an axis passing through O and is perpendicular to semicircle. The clockwise emf direction is taken to be positive. The modulus of variation of emf as a function of time is (0<θ<π)




2592.

Consider a drop of rain water having mass 1 g falling from a height of 1 km. It hits the ground with a speed of 50 m/s. Take 'g' constant with a value 10 m/s2. The work done by the (i) gravitational force (ii) resistive force of air is

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Consider a drop of rain water having mass 1 g falling from a height of 1 km. It hits the ground with a speed of 50 m/s. Take 'g' constant with a value 10 m/s2. The work done by the (i) gravitational force (ii) resistive force of air is



2593.

A particle tied to the end of a string oscillates along a circular arc in a vertical plane. The other end of the string is fixed at the centre of the circle. If the string has a breaking strength of twice the weight of the particle; (x) Find the maximum distance that the particle can cover in one cycle of oscillation. The length of the string is 50 cm. (y) Find the tension in the extreme position (z) Find the net acceleration of the particle at extreme(i) 2π3m (ii)mg4 (iii) g√23 (iv)mg2 (v)π3m(vi) g√32

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A particle tied to the end of a string oscillates along a circular arc in a vertical plane. The other end of the string is fixed at the centre of the circle. If the string has a breaking strength of twice the weight of the particle; (x) Find the maximum distance that the particle can cover in one cycle of oscillation. The length of the string is 50 cm. (y) Find the tension in the extreme position (z) Find the net acceleration of the particle at extreme


(i) 2π3m (ii)mg4 (iii) g23 (iv)mg2 (v)π3m


(vi) g32



2594.

Three resistances of magnitude R each are connected in the form of an equilateral triangle of side a. The combination is placed in a magnetic field B=B0e−λt perpendicular to the plane. The induced current in the circuit is given by

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Three resistances of magnitude R each are connected in the form of an equilateral triangle of side a. The combination is placed in a magnetic field B=B0eλt perpendicular to the plane. The induced current in the circuit is given by




2595.

One mole of an ideal monoatomic gas is taken through a cycle a→b→c→a as shown in the figure. Find the difference between maximum and minimum values of internal energy of the gas during the cycle.

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One mole of an ideal monoatomic gas is taken through a cycle abca as shown in the figure. Find the difference between maximum and minimum values of internal energy of the gas during the cycle.




2596.

The average time of motion of electrons between two successive collisions with fixed positive ions inside a conductor is called the ___ time

Answer» The average time of motion of electrons between two successive collisions with fixed positive ions inside a conductor is called the ___ time
2597.

If a hollow metal sphere is given a charge Q and another conducting sphere is placed inside it concentrically. A charge q is placed at the centre. The charge that appears on the surface B of the inner sphere is

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If a hollow metal sphere is given a charge Q and another conducting sphere is placed inside it concentrically. A charge q is placed at the centre. The charge that appears on the surface B of the inner sphere is




2598.

There is a thin uniform disc of radius R and mass per unit area σ, in which a hole of radius R/2 has been cut out as shown in the figure. Inside the hole a square plate of same mass per unit area σ is inserted so that its corners touch the periphery of the hole. Find centre of mass of the system distance from O.

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There is a thin uniform disc of radius R and mass per unit area σ, in which a hole of radius R/2 has been cut out as shown in the figure. Inside the hole a square plate of same mass per unit area σ is inserted so that its corners touch the periphery of the hole. Find centre of mass of the system distance from O.




2599.

A rotating mirror with uniform angular speed ω is placed at the centre (C) of the sphere of radius (R) as shown in the figure. Incident light falls on the mirror. The linear speed (v) of the light spot on the sphere is

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A rotating mirror with uniform angular speed ω is placed at the centre (C) of the sphere of radius (R) as shown in the figure. Incident light falls on the mirror. The linear speed (v) of the light spot on the sphere is




2600.

In the figure shown, a ring A is initially rolling without sliding with a velocity v on a horizontal surface of the body B (of same mass as A). All surfaces are smooth. B has no initial velocity. What will be the maximum height reached by A on B?

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In the figure shown, a ring A is initially rolling without sliding with a velocity v on a horizontal surface of the body B (of same mass as A). All surfaces are smooth. B has no initial velocity. What will be the maximum height reached by A on B?