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12601.

Which of the following is/are the characteristics of a good fuel?

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Which of the following is/are the characteristics of a good fuel?


12602.

50kJ of energy causes a displacement of 25m in a body in the direction of force in 2.5s. Find the power in a unit of horse power.

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50kJ of energy causes a displacement of 25m in a body in the direction of force in 2.5s. Find the power in a unit of horse power.


12603.

The radius of the earth is about 6400km and that of Mars is about 3200km. The mass of Earth is about ten times the mass of Mars. If an object weighs 200N on earth, then what would be is weight on Mars? (G=10m/s​​​​​​2)

Answer» The radius of the earth is about 6400km and that of Mars is about 3200km. The mass of Earth is about ten times the mass of Mars. If an object weighs 200N on earth, then what would be is weight on Mars? (G=10m/s​​​​​​2)
12604.

The amplitude of a simple harmonic oscillator is doubled then period of oscillator would

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The amplitude of a simple harmonic oscillator is doubled then period of oscillator would


12605.

A body released from a height falls freely towards earth. Another body is released one sec later. The separation between the bodies two sec after the released of the second body is (ans=24.5 m).

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A body released from a height falls freely towards earth. Another body is released one sec later. The separation between the bodies two sec after the released of the second body is (ans=24.5 m).

12606.

The M.K.S.A system stands for

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The M.K.S.A system stands for


12607.

What determines the pitch of a sound?

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What determines the pitch of a sound?

12608.

A ship on the surface of water sends a signal and receives it back after 4 seconds from a submarine inside the water. Calculate the distance of the submarine from the ship (The speed of sound in water is 1450 m/s).

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A ship on the surface of water sends a signal and receives it back after 4 seconds from a submarine inside the water. Calculate the distance of the submarine from the ship (The speed of sound in water is 1450 m/s).


12609.

The magnitude of non-contact forces:

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The magnitude of non-contact forces:


12610.

Derive the minimum distance to hear a distinct echo by the obstacle from the source.

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Derive the minimum distance to hear a distinct echo by the obstacle from the source.

12611.

How, speed = wavelength× frequency if speed = distance/ time

Answer» How, speed = wavelength× frequency
if speed = distance/ time
12612.

Long and thin wires will have ___ resistance compared to short and thick wires.

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Long and thin wires will have ___ resistance compared to short and thick wires.

12613.

The gravitational force between two objects is F. How will the force change when the distance between them is reduced to one-fourth the original separation?

Answer» The gravitational force between two objects is F. How will the force change when the distance between them is reduced to one-fourth the original separation?
12614.

A body of density ρ sinks in a liquid of density ρL. The densities ρ and ρL , are related as : (a) ρ = ρL (b) ρ < ρL (c) ρ > ρL (d) nothing can be said.

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A body of density ρ sinks in a liquid of density ρL. The densities ρ and ρL , are related as :
(a) ρ = ρL (b) ρ < ρL
(c) ρ > ρL (d) nothing can be said.

12615.

How v=u-at can be used to explain that when the direction of velocity and acceleration are opposite to each other then velocity will slow down and come to 0 and start moving in the direction of acceleration.

Answer» How v=u-at can be used to explain that when the direction of velocity and acceleration are opposite to each other then velocity will slow down and come to 0 and start moving in the direction of acceleration.
12616.

Write the derived units of the following : (a) speed (b) force (c) work (d) pressure.

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Write the derived units of the following :

(a) speed (b) force

(c) work (d) pressure.

12617.

The main scale of vernier calipers is calibrated in mm and 19 divisions of the main scale are equal in length to 20 divisions of the vernier scale. In measuring the diameter of a cylinder by this instrument, the main scale reads 35 divisions and the 4th division of the vernier scale coincides with the main scale division. Find : (i) least count (ii) radius of the cylinder.

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The main scale of vernier calipers is calibrated in mm and 19 divisions of the main scale are equal in length to 20 divisions of the vernier scale. In measuring the diameter of a cylinder by this instrument, the main scale reads 35 divisions and the 4th division of the vernier scale coincides with the main scale division. Find :

(i) least count

(ii) radius of the cylinder.

12618.

A ball is thrown with an initial velocity of 20ms. Find the time of flight and the maximum height reached by the body. (g=10ms2)

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A ball is thrown with an initial velocity of 20ms. Find the time of flight and the maximum height reached by the body. (g=10ms2)


12619.

A force of 25 N acts on an object of mass 2 kg. If its kinetic energy increases from 100 J to 200 J then the displacement of the object is____.

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A force of 25 N acts on an object of mass 2 kg. If its kinetic energy increases from 100 J to 200 J then the displacement of the object is____.

12620.

Two cars LaFerrari and McLaren P1 are having a competition for the highest speed LaFerrari can accelerate with 20 m per second square till 5 seconds and Mclaren with 17 m per second square upto 6 seconds who wins?

Answer» Two cars LaFerrari and McLaren P1 are having a competition for the highest speed LaFerrari can accelerate with 20 m per second square till 5 seconds and Mclaren with 17 m per second square upto 6 seconds who wins?
12621.

How would you find the least count of a thermometer

Answer» How would you find the least count of a thermometer
12622.

How can a body move with both potential and kinetic energy at the same time ? Give some examples . Please explain in easy way .

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How can a body move with both potential and kinetic energy at the same time ? Give some examples . Please explain in easy way .

12623.

In summer, if a wooden chair and an iron chair both kept in the sun are touched, which out of both is at will be at the higher temperature?

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In summer, if a wooden chair and an iron chair both kept in the sun are touched, which out of both is at will be at the higher temperature?


12624.

a gun of mass 3 kg and 5 bullet of mass 30 grams the bullet takes 0.03 seconds to move from gun and have velocity 100 M per second find recoil velocity of gun and force exerted on gun during recoiling

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a gun of mass 3 kg and 5 bullet of mass 30 grams the bullet takes 0.03 seconds to move from gun and have velocity 100 M per second find recoil velocity of gun and force exerted on gun during recoiling

12625.

Explain the motion of a rocket with the help of Newton's third law.

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Explain the motion of a rocket with the help of Newton's third law.

12626.

The magnetic field strength of a current carrying solenoid increases with

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The magnetic field strength of a current carrying solenoid increases with


12627.

The amplitude of a wave is

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The amplitude of a wave is


12628.

The direction of the magnetic field in a straight current-carrying conductor is given by

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The direction of the magnetic field in a straight current-carrying conductor is given by


12629.

A spherical mirror forms image of the same size when an object is placed at a distance of 8 cm or 16 cm from the mirror. Find the radius of curvature of the mirror. Is the mirror concave or convex?

Answer» A spherical mirror forms image of the same size when an object is placed at a distance of 8 cm or 16 cm from the mirror. Find the radius of curvature of the mirror. Is the mirror concave or convex?
12630.

Interstellar distance is often measured in

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Interstellar distance is often measured in


12631.

A boy tied a string to one of the ends of a box and started sliding the box on a playground. He then observed a circular track and rushed there and completed one revolution of the track with his toy. The work done by friction on the toy is necessarily:

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A boy tied a string to one of the ends of a box and started sliding the box on a playground. He then observed a circular track and rushed there and completed one revolution of the track with his toy. The work done by friction on the toy is necessarily:


12632.

Considering the motion of the object whose velocity-time graph is given in the diagram, calculate the total displacement till 16 seconds?

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Considering the motion of the object whose velocity-time graph is given in the diagram, calculate the total displacement till 16 seconds?


12633.

A body is said to be in static equilibrium when it is

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A body is said to be in static equilibrium when it is


12634.

State the importance of green plants in an ecosystem.

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State the importance of green plants in an ecosystem.

12635.

The device that breaks a circuit is:

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The device that breaks a circuit is:


12636.

Floating and sinking depend on ___ of water and object.

Answer» Floating and sinking depend on ___ of water and object.
12637.

How much work is done by the gravitational force of earth of acting on a satellite moving around it in a circular path ? Give reason for your answer.

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How much work is done by the gravitational force of earth of acting on a satellite moving around it in a circular path ? Give reason for your answer.

12638.

What happens to the gravitational force between two objects when: (i) The distance between them is doubled. (ii) Masses of both the objects are doubled.

Answer» What happens to the gravitational force between two objects when:
(i) The distance between them is doubled.
(ii) Masses of both the objects are doubled.
12639.

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Explain.

Answer» Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Explain.
12640.

Give two examples of bodies having non-uniform motion.

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Give two examples of bodies having non-uniform motion.

12641.

The S.I unit of upthrust is: (a) Pa (b) N (c) kg (d) kg m2

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The S.I unit of upthrust is:
(a) Pa (b) N
(c) kg (d) kg m2

12642.

Force =?

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Force =?

12643.

A body starts from rest with uniform acceleration of 2 m s−2.Find the distance covered by the body in 2 s.

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A body starts from rest with uniform acceleration of 2 m s2.Find the distance covered by the body in 2 s.

12644.

Question 113 The table shows the lowest recorded temperatures for each continent. Write the continents in order from the lowest recorded temperature to the highest recorded temperature. The Lowest Recorded TemperaturesContinentTemperature (in Fahrenheit)Africa−11oAntarctica−129oAsia−90oAustralia−9oEurope−67oNorth America−81oSouth America−27o

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Question 113

The table shows the lowest recorded temperatures for each continent. Write the continents in order from the lowest recorded temperature to the highest recorded temperature.
The Lowest Recorded TemperaturesContinentTemperature (in Fahrenheit)Africa11oAntarctica129oAsia90oAustralia9oEurope67oNorth America81oSouth America27o

12645.

explain why the motion of a body which is moving with constant speed in a circular path is said to be accelerated

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explain why the motion of a body which is moving with constant speed in a circular path is said to be accelerated

12646.

The time interval between a lightning flash and the first sound of thunder is 5 s. If the speed of sound in air is 330 m s−1, find the distance of flash from the observer.

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The time interval between a lightning flash and the first sound of thunder is 5 s. If the speed of sound in air is 330 m s1, find the distance of flash from the observer.

12647.

Why does inertia OCCUR ?

Answer» Why does inertia OCCUR ?
12648.

Does sand spread on table increase or decrease the friction between an object on the table and its surface

Answer» Does sand spread on table increase or decrease the friction between an object on the table and its surface
12649.

The correct equation of motion is : (a) v=u+aS (b) v=ut+a (c) S=ut+12at (d) v=u+at

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The correct equation of motion is :

(a) v=u+aS (b) v=ut+a

(c) S=ut+12at (d) v=u+at

12650.

Derive the relation between g and G.

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Derive the relation between g and G.