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2051.

Mass density and radius of a solid sphere are ρ, R respectively. Gravitational field at an internal point which is at a distance r from the centre is.

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Mass density and radius of a solid sphere are ρ, R respectively. Gravitational field at an internal point which is at a distance r from the centre is.

2052.

Two rods A and B of different materials are welded together as shown in figure. Their thermal conductivities are K1 and K2. The thermal conductivity of the composite rod will be

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Two rods A and B of different materials are welded together as shown in figure. Their thermal conductivities are K1 and K2. The thermal conductivity of the composite rod will be


2053.

100 g of ice (latent heat 80 cal g−1), at 0∘C is mixed with 100 g of water (specific heat 1 cal g−1/∘C ) at 80∘C. The final temperature of the mixture will be

Answer» 100 g of ice (latent heat 80 cal g1), at 0C is mixed with 100 g of water (specific heat 1 cal g1/C ) at 80C. The final temperature of the mixture will be
2054.

Two balls of masses 2 kg and 4 kg after the collision are moving with speeds 4 m/s and 2 m/s as shown in figure. Find the impulse of reformation for the 4 kg ball.

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Two balls of masses 2 kg and 4 kg after the collision are moving with speeds 4 m/s and 2 m/s as shown in figure. Find the impulse of reformation for the 4 kg ball.




2055.

A uniform metre scale of length 1 m is balanced on a fixed semi – circular cylinder of radius 30 cm as shown in figure. One end of the scale is slightly depressed and released. The time period (in seconds) of the resulting simple harmonic motion is (Takeg=10ms−2)

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A uniform metre scale of length 1 m is balanced on a fixed semi – circular cylinder of radius 30 cm as shown in figure. One end of the scale is slightly depressed and released. The time period (in seconds) of the resulting simple harmonic motion is (Takeg=10ms2)




2056.

Assuming that the atmosphere has the same density anywhere as at sea level (ρ=1.3 kg/m3) and g to be constant (g=10 m/s2), what should be the approximate height of the atmosphere so that the atmospheric pressure at sea level is p0=1.01×105 N/m2 ?

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Assuming that the atmosphere has the same density anywhere as at sea level (ρ=1.3 kg/m3) and g to be constant (g=10 m/s2), what should be the approximate height of the atmosphere so that the atmospheric pressure at sea level is p0=1.01×105 N/m2 ?

2057.

A body released from a height h takes time t to reach earth’s surface. The time taken by the same body released from the same height to reach the moon’s surface is

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A body released from a height h takes time t to reach earth’s surface. The time taken by the same body released from the same height to reach the moon’s surface is



2058.

Charges –q, Q and –q are placed at an equal distance on a straight line. If the total potential energy of the system of three charges is zero, then find the ratio Qq.

Answer» Charges –q, Q and –q are placed at an equal distance on a straight line. If the total potential energy of the system of three charges is zero, then find the ratio Qq.


2059.

Two particles A and B initially separated by distance X are projected simultaneously in the directions shown in figure with speed vA=20 m/s and vB=10 m/s respectively. They collide in air after 12 s. Find the distance X.

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Two particles A and B initially separated by distance X are projected simultaneously in the directions shown in figure with speed vA=20 m/s and vB=10 m/s respectively. They collide in air after 12 s. Find the distance X.




2060.

A massless platform is kept on a light elastic spring, as shown in the figure. When a particle of mass 0.1 kg is dropped on the pan from a height of 0.24 m, the spring gets compressed by 0.01 m. From what height should the same particle be dropped to cause a compression of 0.04 m in the spring?Neglect the effect of collision.

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A massless platform is kept on a light elastic spring, as shown in the figure. When a particle of mass 0.1 kg is dropped on the pan from a height of 0.24 m, the spring gets compressed by 0.01 m. From what height should the same particle be dropped to cause a compression of 0.04 m in the spring?

Neglect the effect of collision.




2061.

Instantaneous velocity of a particle moving in a straight line is given as v=(4+4√t) m/s, for the first 5 sec of its motion, there after velocity becomes constant. Find the acceleration and displacement of the particle at time t=3.0 sec.

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Instantaneous velocity of a particle moving in a straight line is given as v=(4+4t) m/s, for the first 5 sec of its motion, there after velocity becomes constant. Find the acceleration and displacement of the particle at time t=3.0 sec.

2062.

A projectile is thrown with a speed of 100 m/s making an angle of 60∘ with the horizontal. Find the minimum time after which its inclination with the horizontal is 45∘.

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A projectile is thrown with a speed of 100 m/s making an angle of 60 with the horizontal. Find the minimum time after which its inclination with the horizontal is 45.

2063.

From above graph choose correct option for t1 to t2 where t1 is the time at which velocity of particle = 0 t2 is the time at which velocity of particle is negative.

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From above graph choose correct option for t1 to t2 where t1 is the time at which velocity of particle = 0 t2 is the time at which velocity of particle is negative.



2064.

Find the current through 4 Ω resistor in the circuit shown.

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Find the current through 4 Ω resistor in the circuit shown.


2065.

A uniform rod of mass m and length l can rotate in a vertical plane about a smooth horizontal axis hinged at point H. Find the force exerted by the hinge just after the rod is released as shown in the figure.

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A uniform rod of mass m and length l can rotate in a vertical plane about a smooth horizontal axis hinged at point H. Find the force exerted by the hinge just after the rod is released as shown in the figure.




2066.

The monkey B shown in the figure is holding onto the tail of the monkey A which is climbing up a rope. The masses of monkeys A and B are 5 kg and 2 kg respectively. If A can tolerate a tension of 30 N in its tail, what force should it apply on the rope in order to carry the monkey B with it ? (take g=10 m/s2)

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The monkey B shown in the figure is holding onto the tail of the monkey A which is climbing up a rope. The masses of monkeys A and B are 5 kg and 2 kg respectively. If A can tolerate a tension of 30 N in its tail, what force should it apply on the rope in order to carry the monkey B with it ? (take g=10 m/s2)




2067.

A bird flies for 4 s with a velocity of |t−2| m/s in a straight line, where t is time in seconds. It covers a distance of

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A bird flies for 4 s with a velocity of |t2| m/s in a straight line, where t is time in seconds. It covers a distance of



2068.

An experiment takes 10 min for an electric kettle to heat a certain quantity of water from 0∘C to 100∘C. If it takes 54 min to convert this water at 100∘C into steam, then latent heat of steam is:

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An experiment takes 10 min for an electric kettle to heat a certain quantity of water from 0C to 100C. If it takes 54 min to convert this water at 100C into steam, then latent heat of steam is:

2069.

A satellite can be in a geostationary orbit around earth at a distance r from the center. If the angular velocity of earth about its axis doubles, a satellite can now be in a geostationary orbit around earth, if its distance from the center is

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A satellite can be in a geostationary orbit around earth at a distance r from the center. If the angular velocity of earth about its axis doubles, a satellite can now be in a geostationary orbit around earth, if its distance from the center is

2070.

Two ice skaters A and B approach each other at right angles. Skater A has a mass 30 kg and velocity 1 m/s skater B has a mass 20 kg and velocity 2 m/s. They meet and cling together. The final velocity of the couple is

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Two ice skaters A and B approach each other at right angles. Skater A has a mass 30 kg and velocity 1 m/s skater B has a mass 20 kg and velocity 2 m/s. They meet and cling together. The final velocity of the couple is

2071.

If the direction of the initial velocity of the charged particle is neither along nor perpendicular to that of the magnetic field, then the orbit will be

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If the direction of the initial velocity of the charged particle is neither along nor perpendicular to that of the magnetic field, then the orbit will be



2072.

When the electrical conductivity of a semi- conductor is due to the breaking of its covalent bonds, then the semiconductor is said to be

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When the electrical conductivity of a semi- conductor is due to the breaking of its covalent bonds, then the semiconductor is said to be



2073.

A point source of light is used in a photoelectric effect. If the source is removed farther from the emitting metal, the stopping potential.

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A point source of light is used in a photoelectric effect. If the source is removed farther from the emitting metal, the stopping potential.



2074.

A piston of cross-sectional area 100 cm2 is used in a hydraulic pump to exert a force of 107 dyne on the water. The cross-sectional area of the other piston which supports a truck of mass 2000 kg is

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A piston of cross-sectional area 100 cm2 is used in a hydraulic pump to exert a force of 107 dyne on the water. The cross-sectional area of the other piston which supports a truck of mass 2000 kg is

2075.

Two particles of equal mass have co-ordinates (2,4,6) m and (6,2,8) m. One particle has a velocity →v1=(2^i) m/s and another particle has velocity →v2=(2^j) m/s at time t=0. The coordinates of the centre of mass of the system at time t=1 s will be

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Two particles of equal mass have co-ordinates (2,4,6) m and (6,2,8) m. One particle has a velocity v1=(2^i) m/s and another particle has velocity v2=(2^j) m/s at time t=0. The coordinates of the centre of mass of the system at time t=1 s will be

2076.

A cylinder of capacity 20 L is filled with H2 gas. The total average kinetic energy of translatory motion of its molecules is 1.5×105 J. The pressure of hydrogen in the cylinder is

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A cylinder of capacity 20 L is filled with H2 gas. The total average kinetic energy of translatory motion of its molecules is 1.5×105 J. The pressure of hydrogen in the cylinder is

2077.

A siren producing a sound of frequency 750 Hz moves away from an observer at rest towards a cliff at a speed of 30 m/s. The frequency of echo heard by the observer reflected from the cliff is[speed of sound in air =330 m/s)

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A siren producing a sound of frequency 750 Hz moves away from an observer at rest towards a cliff at a speed of 30 m/s. The frequency of echo heard by the observer reflected from the cliff is

[speed of sound in air =330 m/s)

2078.

Four identical rods of mass M=6 kg each are welded at their ends to form a square and then welded to a massive ring having mass M=4 kg and radius R=1 m. If the system is allowed to roll down the incline of inclination θ=30∘.The minimum value of friction coefficient to prevent slipping is

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Four identical rods of mass M=6 kg each are welded at their ends to form a square and then welded to a massive ring having mass M=4 kg and radius R=1 m. If the system is allowed to roll down the incline of inclination θ=30.





The minimum value of friction coefficient to prevent slipping is

2079.

For the given oscillatory motion, F=−k(x−b)3, find out the mean position of the particle.

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For the given oscillatory motion, F=k(xb)3, find out the mean position of the particle.

2080.

20 Nm torque is applied to a flywheel that rotates about a fixed axis and has moment of inertia of 25 kgm2. If the flywheel is initially at rest, what is its angular velocity after it has turned through 10 revolutions?

Answer» 20 Nm torque is applied to a flywheel that rotates about a fixed axis and has moment of inertia of 25 kgm2. If the flywheel is initially at rest, what is its angular velocity after it has turned through 10 revolutions?
2081.

A standing wave y=A sin (20πx3)cos (1000 π t) is set up in a taut string, where x and y are in metre and t is in seconds. The distance between first two successive points oscillating with the amplitude A2, from the fixed end will be equal to

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A standing wave y=A sin (20πx3)cos (1000 π t) is set up in a taut string, where x and y are in metre and t is in seconds. The distance between first two successive points oscillating with the amplitude A2, from the fixed end will be equal to

2082.

Weightlessness experienced while orbiting the Earth in International Space Station, is the result of

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Weightlessness experienced while orbiting the Earth in International Space Station, is the result of



2083.

Two circular discs A and B are of equal masses and thickness but made of metals with densities dA and dB(dA>dB). If their moments of inertia about an axis passing through centres and normal to the circular faces be IA and IB, then

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Two circular discs A and B are of equal masses and thickness but made of metals with densities dA and dB(dA>dB). If their moments of inertia about an axis passing through centres and normal to the circular faces be IA and IB, then

2084.

Two thin converging lenses are placed on a common axis, so that the center of one of them coincides with the focus of the other. An object is placed at a distance twice the focal length from the left-hand lens. Where will its image be? What is the lateral magnification? The focal length of each lens is f.

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Two thin converging lenses are placed on a common axis, so that the center of one of them coincides with the focus of the other. An object is placed at a distance twice the focal length from the left-hand lens. Where will its image be? What is the lateral magnification? The focal length of each lens is f.

2085.

For which combination of temperatures the efficiency of Carnot's engine is highest?

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For which combination of temperatures the efficiency of Carnot's engine is highest?

2086.

If a converging lens of focal length f is cut into two parts and kept as shown in figure, the effective focal length of the combination will be ___

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If a converging lens of focal length f is cut into two parts and kept as shown in figure, the effective focal length of the combination will be ___



2087.

There are two point charges of +1C each separated by 10m in vacuum. Calculate the change in potential energy of the system if they are brought to a separation of 5m.

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There are two point charges of +1C each separated by 10m in vacuum. Calculate the change in potential energy of the system if they are brought to a separation of 5m.



2088.

To an ideal non-linear triatomic gas, 800 cal of heat energy is given at constant pressure. If vibrational modes are neglected, then the energy used by the gas in doing work against the surroundings is

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To an ideal non-linear triatomic gas, 800 cal of heat energy is given at constant pressure. If vibrational modes are neglected, then the energy used by the gas in doing work against the surroundings is

2089.

Water flows through a frictionless duct with a cross-section varying as shown in the figure. The pressure P at points along the axis (starting from left end to right end) is represented by

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Water flows through a frictionless duct with a cross-section varying as shown in the figure. The pressure P at points along the axis (starting from left end to right end) is represented by




2090.

A boy whirls a stone in a horizontal circle at a height of 31.25 m above ground level and radius of circle being 3 m. Somehow, the string breaks and stone flies off horizontally and strikes the ground after travelling horizontal distance of 5 m. Find the magnitude of centripetal acceleration of stone while being in circular motion. Assume stone to be in uniform circular motion.

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A boy whirls a stone in a horizontal circle at a height of 31.25 m above ground level and radius of circle being 3 m. Somehow, the string breaks and stone flies off horizontally and strikes the ground after travelling horizontal distance of 5 m. Find the magnitude of centripetal acceleration of stone while being in circular motion. Assume stone to be in uniform circular motion.

2091.

Two plane mirrors are inclined at an angle θ as shown in the figure. Find the value of θ such that the light ray retraces its path after second reflection.

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Two plane mirrors are inclined at an angle θ as shown in the figure. Find the value of θ such that the light ray retraces its path after second reflection.




2092.

A wire of area of cross-section 3.0 mm2 and natural length 50 cm is fixed at one end and a mass of 2.1 kg is hung from the other end. Find the elastic potential energy stored in the wire in steady state. Young’s modulus of the material of the wire =1.9×1011 Nm−2. Take g=10 ms−2.

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A wire of area of cross-section 3.0 mm2 and natural length 50 cm is fixed at one end and a mass of 2.1 kg is hung from the other end. Find the elastic potential energy stored in the wire in steady state. Young’s modulus of the material of the wire =1.9×1011 Nm2. Take g=10 ms2.

2093.

If F1=10 N and F2=20 N as shown in the figure, the resultant R will be [Hint: cos65∘=0.423]

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If F1=10 N and F2=20 N as shown in the figure, the resultant R will be [Hint: cos65=0.423]




2094.

A long thin walled capillary tube of mass M=10 gm and radius r=7 mm is partially immersed in a liquid of surface tension T=0.75 N/s . The angle of contact between the liquid and the tube wall is 60∘. The amount of force needed to hold the tube vertically is N.(Neglect buoyant force on the tube.)

Answer» A long thin walled capillary tube of mass M=10 gm and radius r=7 mm is partially immersed in a liquid of surface tension T=0.75 N/s . The angle of contact between the liquid and the tube wall is 60. The amount of force needed to hold the tube vertically is N.

(Neglect buoyant force on the tube.)




2095.

A bullet of mass m2 is fired from a gun of mass m1 with horizontal velocity v. A plane mirror is fixed to the gun facing towards the bullet. The velocity of the image of the bullet formed by the plane mirror with respect to the bullet is (Neglect the mass of mirror)

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A bullet of mass m2 is fired from a gun of mass m1 with horizontal velocity v. A plane mirror is fixed to the gun facing towards the bullet. The velocity of the image of the bullet formed by the plane mirror with respect to the bullet is (Neglect the mass of mirror)

2096.

The value of acceleration due to gravity at a height h=R4 from the surface of earth is[Where R is radius of earth and g is the acceleration due to gravity at earth’s surface]पृथ्वी की सतह से ऊँचाई h=R4 पर गुरुत्वीय त्वरण का मान है[जहाँ R पृथ्वी की त्रिज्या है तथा g पृथ्वी की सतह पर गुरुत्वीय त्वरण है]

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The value of acceleration due to gravity at a height h=R4 from the surface of earth is



[Where R is radius of earth and g is the acceleration due to gravity at earth’s surface]



पृथ्वी की सतह से ऊँचाई h=R4 पर गुरुत्वीय त्वरण का मान है



[जहाँ R पृथ्वी की त्रिज्या है तथा g पृथ्वी की सतह पर गुरुत्वीय त्वरण है]

2097.

The springs in fig. A and B are identical but the length of spring A is three times the length of each spring in B. The ratio of period TA/TB is

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The springs in fig. A and B are identical but the length of spring A is three times the length of each spring in B. The ratio of period TA/TB is


2098.

One mole of an ideal diatomic gas at 300 K is compressed adiabatically to one-fourth of its volume. If γ=1.5, the work done on gas will be

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One mole of an ideal diatomic gas at 300 K is compressed adiabatically to one-fourth of its volume. If γ=1.5, the work done on gas will be

2099.

The coordinates of a particle moving in a plane are given by x(t) = a cos(pt) and y(t) = a sin (pt)where a, and p are positive contants of appropriate dimensions. Then,

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The coordinates of a particle moving in a plane are given by x(t) = a cos(pt) and y(t) = a sin (pt)


where a, and p are positive contants of appropriate dimensions. Then,




2100.

A gas mixture of 2 moles of O2 and 4 moles of Ar are at temperature T. Neglecting all the vibrational modes, the total internal energy of the system is

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A gas mixture of 2 moles of O2 and 4 moles of Ar are at temperature T. Neglecting all the vibrational modes, the total internal energy of the system is