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1051.

A particle is released from rest from a tower of height 3h. The ratio of times to fall equal heights h i.e., t1:t2:t3 is

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A particle is released from rest from a tower of height 3h. The ratio of times to fall equal heights h i.e., t1:t2:t3 is

1052.

Morning breakfast gives 5000 cal to a 60 kg person. The efficiency of the person is 30 %. The height upto which the person can climb by using the energy obtained from breakfast is [Take g=10 m/s2]

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Morning breakfast gives 5000 cal to a 60 kg person. The efficiency of the person is 30 %. The height upto which the person can climb by using the energy obtained from breakfast is [Take g=10 m/s2]

1053.

A wheel of radius 30 cm has 8 spokes in it. It is mounted on a fixed axle and spins at 5 rev/s. If an arrow of length 24 cm is to be shot parallel to the axis of the wheel without hitting rim or the spokes of the wheel. What minimum speed the arrow must have? (Ignore the effect of gravity)

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A wheel of radius 30 cm has 8 spokes in it. It is mounted on a fixed axle and spins at 5 rev/s. If an arrow of length 24 cm is to be shot parallel to the axis of the wheel without hitting rim or the spokes of the wheel. What minimum speed the arrow must have? (Ignore the effect of gravity)

1054.

The moment of Inertia of a solid cylinder of mass 'M' and radius R about its Axis(as shown) is.

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The moment of Inertia of a solid cylinder of mass 'M' and radius R about its Axis(as shown) is.




1055.

A 6-kg weight is fastened to the end of a steel wire of unstreched length 60 cm. It is whirled in a vertical circle and has an angular velocity of 2 revolution per second at the bottom of the circle. The area of cross-section of the wire is 0.05cm2. The elongation of the wire when the weight is at the lowest point of the path is (Ysteel=2×1011Pa)

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A 6-kg weight is fastened to the end of a steel wire of unstreched length 60 cm. It is whirled in a vertical circle and has an angular velocity of 2 revolution per second at the bottom of the circle. The area of cross-section of the wire is 0.05cm2. The elongation of the wire when the weight is at the lowest point of the path is (Ysteel=2×1011Pa)



1056.

Two bodies of masses m1 and m2 are initially at rest at infinite distance apart. They are then allowed to move towards each other under mutual gravitational attraction. Their relative velocity of approach at a separation distance r between them is

Answer» Two bodies of masses m1 and m2 are initially at rest at infinite distance apart. They are then allowed to move towards each other under mutual gravitational attraction. Their relative velocity of approach at a separation distance r between them is
1057.

Two identical containers A and B each of volume V0 are joined by a small pipe. The containers contain identical gases at temperature T0 and pressure P0. Container A is heated to temperature 2T0 while maintaining B at the same temperature. If the common pressure of the gas is P and n1 and n2 are the number of moles of the gas in A and B respectively, then choose the correct option(s):

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Two identical containers A and B each of volume V0 are joined by a small pipe. The containers contain identical gases at temperature T0 and pressure P0. Container A is heated to temperature 2T0 while maintaining B at the same temperature. If the common pressure of the gas is P and n1 and n2 are the number of moles of the gas in A and B respectively, then choose the correct option(s):

1058.

A block of mass m initially at rest is dropped from a height h on to a spring of force constant k. the maximum compression in the spring is x then

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A block of mass m initially at rest is dropped from a height h on to a spring of force constant k. the maximum compression in the spring is x then

1059.

Two blocks A and B of mass m and 2m are connected by a massless spring of force constant k. They are placed on a smooth horizontal plane. Spring is stretched by an amount x and then released. The relative velocity of the blocks when the spring comes to its natural length is

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Two blocks A and B of mass m and 2m are connected by a massless spring of force constant k. They are placed on a smooth horizontal plane. Spring is stretched by an amount x and then released. The relative velocity of the blocks when the spring comes to its natural length is


1060.

Three forces −→F1=2^i−4^j+5^k, −→F2=^i+3^j−8^k and −→F3=−6^i−10^j+7^k are acting on a particle present on the positive x axis, 5 units away from the origin. The three forces combined displace the body to a point 6ˆi−3ˆj+10ˆk. What is the net work done by the three forces ?

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Three forces F1=2^i4^j+5^k, F2=^i+3^j8^k and F3=6^i10^j+7^k are acting on a particle present on the positive x axis, 5 units away from the origin. The three forces combined displace the body to a point 6ˆi3ˆj+10ˆk. What is the net work done by the three forces ?

1061.

It is possible to project a particle with a given speed in two possible ways so as to have the same range, R. The product of the times taken to reach this point in the two possible ways is proportional to

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It is possible to project a particle with a given speed in two possible ways so as to have the same range, R. The product of the times taken to reach this point in the two possible ways is proportional to



1062.

N molecules each of mass m of gas A and 2N molecules each of mass 2m of gas B are contained in the same vessel at temperature T. The mean square of the velocity of molecules of gas B is v2 and the mean square of x component of the velocity of molecules of gas A is w2. The ratio w2v2 is

Answer» N molecules each of mass m of gas A and 2N molecules each of mass 2m of gas B are contained in the same vessel at temperature T. The mean square of the velocity of molecules of gas B is v2 and the mean square of x component of the velocity of molecules of gas A is w2. The ratio w2v2 is
1063.

250 gm of water and equal volume of alcohol of mass 200 gm are replaced successively in the same calorimeter which cools from 60∘C to 55∘C in 130 seconds and 67 seconds respectively. If the water equivalent of the calorimeter is 10 gm, then the specific heat of alcohol (in cal/g ∘C) is(Assume that rate of heat loss in both the cases remains same)

Answer» 250 gm of water and equal volume of alcohol of mass 200 gm are replaced successively in the same calorimeter which cools from 60C to 55C in 130 seconds and 67 seconds respectively. If the water equivalent of the calorimeter is 10 gm, then the specific heat of alcohol (in cal/g C) is

(Assume that rate of heat loss in both the cases remains same)
1064.

The masses of 10 kg and 20 kg respectively are connected by a massless spring as shown in figure. A force of 200 N acts on the 20 kg mass. At the instant shown, the 10 kg mass has acceleration 12 m/sec2. What is the acceleration of 20 kg mass

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The masses of 10 kg and 20 kg respectively are connected by a massless spring as shown in figure. A force of 200 N acts on the 20 kg mass. At the instant shown, the 10 kg mass has acceleration 12 m/sec2. What is the acceleration of 20 kg mass


1065.

The velocity v and displacement x of a particle executing simple harmonic motion are related asvdvdx=−ω2xAt x=0,v=v0. Find the velocity v when the displacement becomes x.

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The velocity v and displacement x of a particle executing simple harmonic motion are related as


vdvdx=ω2x


At x=0,v=v0. Find the velocity v when the displacement becomes x.



1066.

Two springs have their force constant as k1 and k2(k1>k2) . When they are stretched by the same force

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Two springs have their force constant as k1 and k2(k1>k2) . When they are stretched by the same force




1067.

A moving coil galvanometer is converted into an ammeter reading upto 0.03 A by connecting a shunt of resistance 4r across it and into an ammeter reading upto 0.06 A when a shunt of resistance r connected across it. What is the maximum current which can be sent through this galvanometer if no shunt is used.

Answer» A moving coil galvanometer is converted into an ammeter reading upto 0.03 A by connecting a shunt of resistance 4r across it and into an ammeter reading upto 0.06 A when a shunt of resistance r connected across it. What is the maximum current which can be sent through this galvanometer if no shunt is used.
1068.

The value of γ=CPCV is 43 for an adiabatic process of an ideal gas for which the internal energy is given by dU=n(VdP+PdV). The value of n is

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The value of γ=CPCV is 43 for an adiabatic process of an ideal gas for which the internal energy is given by dU=n(VdP+PdV). The value of n is


1069.

The temperature co-efficient of resistance of a wire is 0.00125/∘C. At 300 K , it’s resistance is 1Ω. The resistance of the wire will be 2Ω at

Answer» The temperature co-efficient of resistance of a wire is 0.00125/C. At 300 K , it’s resistance is 1Ω. The resistance of the wire will be 2Ω at
1070.

Find the maximum frequency of the X-rays emitted by an X-ray tube operating at 30KV.

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Find the maximum frequency of the X-rays emitted by an X-ray tube operating at 30KV.



1071.

The surface mass density of a disc of radius a varies with radial distance r as σ=A+Br where A & B are positive constants. Then, moment of inertia of the disc about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to the plane (in kg m2) is:

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The surface mass density of a disc of radius a varies with radial distance r as σ=A+Br where A & B are positive constants. Then, moment of inertia of the disc about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to the plane (in kg m2) is:

1072.

If pressure is assumed to be constant, at what temperature will the rms speed of gas molecules increase by 10% of the rms speed at STP?

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If pressure is assumed to be constant, at what temperature will the rms speed of gas molecules increase by 10% of the rms speed at STP?

1073.

A particle falls from a height h upon a fixed horizontal plane and rebounds. If e is the coefficient of restitution, the total distance travelled before rebounding has stopped is

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A particle falls from a height h upon a fixed horizontal plane and rebounds. If e is the coefficient of restitution, the total distance travelled before rebounding has stopped is

1074.

A helicopter is flying horizontally at an altitude of 2 km with a speed of 100 ms−1. A packet is dropped from it. The horizontal distance between the point where the packet is dropped and the point where it hits the ground is (g=10 ms−2)

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A helicopter is flying horizontally at an altitude of 2 km with a speed of 100 ms1. A packet is dropped from it. The horizontal distance between the point where the packet is dropped and the point where it hits the ground is (g=10 ms2)

1075.

A liquid X of density 4.2 g/cm3 is poured upto a height of 12 cm in the right limb of an U-tube which contains mercury. Another liquid Y is poured in the left arm with height 10 cm. If upper level of X and Y are same, then find the density of liquid Y. (Take density of mercury ρHg=13.6 g/cm3)

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A liquid X of density 4.2 g/cm3 is poured upto a height of 12 cm in the right limb of an U-tube which contains mercury. Another liquid Y is poured in the left arm with height 10 cm. If upper level of X and Y are same, then find the density of liquid Y. (Take density of mercury ρHg=13.6 g/cm3)




1076.

Water pours out at the rate of Q from a tap, into a cylindrical vessel of radius r. find the rate at which the height of water level rises when the height is h.

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Water pours out at the rate of Q from a tap, into a cylindrical vessel of radius r. find the rate at which the height of water level rises when the height is h.



1077.

The speed v of a particle moving along a straight line, when it is at a distance x from a fixed point on the line, is given by v2=144−9x2.Choose the wrong option.

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The speed v of a particle moving along a straight line, when it is at a distance x from a fixed point on the line, is given by v2=1449x2.

Choose the wrong option.

1078.

A charge Q is distributed uniformly along a rod of lengths L. The electric field at a distance ‘d’ along its axis from its closer end will be

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A charge Q is distributed uniformly along a rod of lengths L. The electric field at a distance ‘d’ along its axis from its closer end will be



1079.

If one face of a prism of angle 30∘ and refractive index μ=√2 is silvered, the incident ray retraces its initial path. The angle of incidence is

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If one face of a prism of angle 30 and refractive index μ=2 is silvered, the incident ray retraces its initial path. The angle of incidence is




1080.

A boy of mass M stands at the edge of a circular platform of radius R capable of rotating freely about its axis. The moment of inertia of the platform about the axis is I. The system is at rest. A friend of the boy throws a ball of mass m with a velocity v horizontally. The boy on the platform catches it when it passes tangentially to the platform. Find the angular velocity of the system after the boy catches the ball.

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A boy of mass M stands at the edge of a circular platform of radius R capable of rotating freely about its axis. The moment of inertia of the platform about the axis is I. The system is at rest. A friend of the boy throws a ball of mass m with a velocity v horizontally. The boy on the platform catches it when it passes tangentially to the platform. Find the angular velocity of the system after the boy catches the ball.

1081.

The value of flux due to q through square plate is

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The value of flux due to q through square plate is


1082.

Find the acceleration of block A if block C is moving with acceleration a=3 m/s2 as shown in the figure. Assume the surface to be frictionless and pulleys and string ideal. Take g=10 m/s2

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Find the acceleration of block A if block C is moving with acceleration a=3 m/s2 as shown in the figure. Assume the surface to be frictionless and pulleys and string ideal. Take g=10 m/s2


1083.

In Young's double slit experiment, the fringes are formed at a distance of 1 m from double slit of separation 0.12 mm. Given λ=6000 ∘A. Then the distances of 3rd dark band from the centre of the screen and 3rd bright band from the centre of the screen will be respectively

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In Young's double slit experiment, the fringes are formed at a distance of 1 m from double slit of separation 0.12 mm. Given λ=6000 A. Then the distances of 3rd dark band from the centre of the screen and 3rd bright band from the centre of the screen will be respectively

1084.

In the figure given below, with what acceleration does the block of mass m will move?(Pulley and strings are massless and frictionless)

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In the figure given below, with what acceleration does the block of mass m will move?

(Pulley and strings are massless and frictionless)


1085.

If the resultant of all the external forces acting on a system of particles is zero, then from an inertial frame, one can surely say that

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If the resultant of all the external forces acting on a system of particles is zero, then from an inertial frame, one can surely say that



1086.

An ideal spring with spring-constant k is hung from the ceiling and a block of mass M is attached to its lower end. The mass is released suddenly with the spring initially unstretched. Then the maximum extension in the spring is

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An ideal spring with spring-constant k is hung from the ceiling and a block of mass M is attached to its lower end. The mass is released suddenly with the spring initially unstretched. Then the maximum extension in the spring is



1087.

A tachometer is a device to measure

Answer» A tachometer is a device to measure
1088.

Temperature of 2 moles of a monoatomic gas is raised from 250 K to 300 K at a constant pressure. Heat absorbed by the system is close to (give your answer in kJ)

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Temperature of 2 moles of a monoatomic gas is raised from 250 K to 300 K at a constant pressure. Heat absorbed by the system is close to (give your answer in kJ)

1089.

The displacement of the particle is given by x=3t2+2t in m. The average speed of the particle in 4 sec is

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The displacement of the particle is given by x=3t2+2t in m. The average speed of the particle in 4 sec is

1090.

A car of 100 HP is moving with a constant velocity of 72 km/hour. The forward force exerted by the engine of the car is

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A car of 100 HP is moving with a constant velocity of 72 km/hour. The forward force exerted by the engine of the car is

1091.

A body starts from rest and acquires a velocity V in time T. The work done on the body in time t will be proportional to

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A body starts from rest and acquires a velocity V in time T. The work done on the body in time t will be proportional to

1092.

The potential energy for a force field →F is given by U(x,y)=sin(x+y). The force acting on the particle of mass m at (0,π4) is

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The potential energy for a force field F is given by U(x,y)=sin(x+y). The force acting on the particle of mass m at (0,π4) is

1093.

A charge having magnitude Q is divided into two parts q and (Q-q) which are held a certian distance r apart. The force of repulsion between the two parts will be maximum if the ratio qQ is

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A charge having magnitude Q is divided into two parts q and (Q-q) which are held a certian distance r apart. The force of repulsion between the two parts will be maximum if the ratio qQ is



1094.

A projectile of mass 2 m explodes at the highest point of its path. It breaks into two equal parts. One part retraces its path. Find the distance of the second part from the point of projection when it finally lands on the ground. Given that range of the projectile would be 200 m if no explosion had taken place.

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A projectile of mass 2 m explodes at the highest point of its path. It breaks into two equal parts. One part retraces its path. Find the distance of the second part from the point of projection when it finally lands on the ground. Given that range of the projectile would be 200 m if no explosion had taken place.

1095.

If y=x3, then d2ydx2 is

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If y=x3, then d2ydx2 is

1096.

A ball is dropped from a height of 30 m in downward direction on the stationary floor. If the value of coefficient of restitution is 0.6 and ball rebounds back up to the height (h′), find the height (h′) after first collision.(Take g=10 m/s2)

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A ball is dropped from a height of 30 m in downward direction on the stationary floor. If the value of coefficient of restitution is 0.6 and ball rebounds back up to the height (h), find the height (h) after first collision.

(Take g=10 m/s2)

1097.

Which of the following cases, a rigid body, necessarily has an angular acceleration.

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Which of the following cases, a rigid body, necessarily has an angular acceleration.



1098.

A leaky parallel plate capacitor is filled completely with a material having dielectric constant K=5 and electric conductivity σ=7.4×10–12Ω–1m–1. If the charge on the plate at the instant t=0 is q=8.85μC, then the leakage current at the instant t=12 sec is approximately x×10–1μA where x is (round off to nearest integer)

Answer» A leaky parallel plate capacitor is filled completely with a material having dielectric constant K=5 and electric conductivity σ=7.4×1012Ω1m1. If the charge on the plate at the instant t=0 is q=8.85μC, then the leakage current at the instant t=12 sec is approximately x×101μA where x is

(round off to nearest integer)
1099.

A vessel of volume V contains an ideal gas at absolute temperature T and pressure P. The gas is allowed to leak till its pressure falls to P. Assuming that the temperature remains constant during leakage, the number of moles of the gas that have leaked is

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A vessel of volume V contains an ideal gas at absolute temperature T and pressure P. The gas is allowed to leak till its pressure falls to P. Assuming that the temperature remains constant during leakage, the number of moles of the gas that have leaked is



1100.

Find the ratio of tensions T1 to T2 for the figure shown.

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Find the ratio of tensions T1 to T2 for the figure shown.