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3501.

What is the resultant of three coplanar forces 300 N at 0o, 400 N at 30∘ and 400 N at 150∘ with x− axis?

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What is the resultant of three coplanar forces 300 N at 0o, 400 N at 30 and 400 N at 150 with x axis?

3502.

A tuning fork A of unknown frequency produces 4 beats per second when sounded with another tuning fork B of frequency 254 Hz. When tuning fork A is loaded with wax, it still gives 4 beats per second with tuning fork B. The initial unknown frequency of tuning fork A is

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A tuning fork A of unknown frequency produces 4 beats per second when sounded with another tuning fork B of frequency 254 Hz. When tuning fork A is loaded with wax, it still gives 4 beats per second with tuning fork B. The initial unknown frequency of tuning fork A is

3503.

Iterative function for calculating (N)1/2N by Newton-Raphson method is

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Iterative function for calculating (N)1/2N by Newton-Raphson method is

3504.

In the shown figure two beads slide along a smooth horizontal rod as shown in the figure. The relation between v and v0 in the shown position will be

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In the shown figure two beads slide along a smooth horizontal rod as shown in the figure. The relation between v and v0 in the shown position will be




3505.

If a chain is lowered at a constant speed of v=1.2 m/s, determine the normal reaction exerted on the floor as a function of time. The chain has a mass of 80 kg and a total length of 6 m. [Take g=10 m/s2]

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If a chain is lowered at a constant speed of v=1.2 m/s, determine the normal reaction exerted on the floor as a function of time. The chain has a mass of 80 kg and a total length of 6 m. [Take g=10 m/s2]




3506.

A body started with a velocity of 20 ms−1 and moving with an acceleration of 2 ms−2. The distance (in m) travelled by the body in the 8th second is

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A body started with a velocity of 20 ms1 and moving with an acceleration of 2 ms2. The distance (in m) travelled by the body in the 8th second is

3507.

A rectangular loop with a sliding connector of length l = 1.0 m is situated in a uniform magnetic field B = 2T perpendicular to the plane of loop. Resistance of connector is r = 2Ω. Two resistances of 6Ω and 3Ω are connected as shown in figure. The external force required to keep the connector moving with a constant velocity v = 2m/s is

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A rectangular loop with a sliding connector of length l = 1.0 m is situated in a uniform magnetic field B = 2T perpendicular to the plane of loop. Resistance of connector is r = 2

Ω. Two resistances of 6Ω and 3Ω are connected as shown in figure. The external force required to keep the connector moving with a constant velocity v = 2m/s is





3508.

A wooden plank of mass 20 kg and length 10 m is resting on a smooth horizontal floor. A man of mass 60 kg starts moving from one end of the plank to the other end. Find the magnitude of displacement of the plank over the floor when the man reaches the other end of the plank.

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A wooden plank of mass 20 kg and length 10 m is resting on a smooth horizontal floor. A man of mass 60 kg starts moving from one end of the plank to the other end. Find the magnitude of displacement of the plank over the floor when the man reaches the other end of the plank.

3509.

A bob of mass M is suspended through a massless string of length L. The horizontal velocity at position A is sufficient enough to make it reach at point B. The angle at which the speed of bob is half of that at A, satisfies

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A bob of mass M is suspended through a massless string of length L. The horizontal velocity at position A is sufficient enough to make it reach at point B. The angle at which the speed of bob is half of that at A, satisfies




3510.

When an L–R combination is connected in series with 12V – 50 Hz supply, a current of 0.5A flows through the combination. The current differs in phase from applied voltage by π3 rad. Then resistance is

Answer» When an L–R combination is connected in series with 12V – 50 Hz supply, a current of 0.5A flows through the combination. The current differs in phase from applied voltage by π3 rad. Then resistance is
3511.

A ball is thrown vertically downwards from a height of 20 m with an initial velocity υ0. It collides with the ground, loses 50 percent of its energy in collision and rebounds to the same height. The initial velocity υ0 is (Take g=10ms−2)

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A ball is thrown vertically downwards from a height of 20 m with an initial velocity υ0. It collides with the ground, loses 50 percent of its energy in collision and rebounds to the same height. The initial velocity υ0 is (Take g=10ms2)

3512.

By what distance do the wedges move if horizontal plank moves by x cm downwards?

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By what distance do the wedges move if horizontal plank moves by x cm downwards?


3513.

Surface area is

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Surface area is



3514.

A ring of mass 2π kg and radius 0.25 m is making 300 rpm about an axis perpendicular to its plane. The tension (in newtons) developed in the ring is, approximately

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A ring of mass 2π kg and radius 0.25 m is making 300 rpm about an axis perpendicular to its plane. The tension (in newtons) developed in the ring is, approximately

3515.

In the arrangement shown in figure, slits S1 and S4 are having a variable separation Z. Point O on the screen is at the common perpendicular bisector of S1S2 and S3S4.When Z=λD2d′ the intensity measured at O is I0. The intensity at O when Z=2λDd is

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In the arrangement shown in figure, slits S1 and S4 are having a variable separation Z. Point O on the screen is at the common perpendicular bisector of S1S2 and S3S4.

When Z=λD2d the intensity measured at O is I0. The intensity at O when Z=2λDd is

3516.

A spherical ball rolls on an inclined plane without slipping. Ratio of total kinetic energy to rotational kinetic energy is

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A spherical ball rolls on an inclined plane without slipping. Ratio of total kinetic energy to rotational kinetic energy is

3517.

Magnetic field inside long solenoid changes from 2×10−3T to 1 T when it is filled with some ferromagnetic material. Susceptibility of this material is

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Magnetic field inside long solenoid changes from 2×103T to 1 T when it is filled with some ferromagnetic material. Susceptibility of this material is

3518.

Two identical pulses whose centres are initially 16 cm apart are moving towards each other on a stretched string with same speed as shown in the figure. After 4 seconds, if the vertical displacement for resultant pulse is zero then the speed of pulses are

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Two identical pulses whose centres are initially 16 cm apart are moving towards each other on a stretched string with same speed as shown in the figure. After 4 seconds, if the vertical displacement for resultant pulse is zero then the speed of pulses are




3519.

In which radioactive disintegration, neutron dissociates into proton and electron

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In which radioactive disintegration, neutron dissociates into proton and electron

3520.

A rigid body of mass 'M' and radius R is rolling without sliding, along with bock of radius of gyration K, and mass m1, then find the minimum value of friction coefficient μ?

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A rigid body of mass 'M' and radius R is rolling without sliding, along with bock of radius of gyration K, and mass m1, then find the minimum value of friction coefficient μ?




3521.

The ball is thrown vertically up (taken +z− axis) from the ground. The correct momentum-height (p−h) diagram is:

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The ball is thrown vertically up (taken +z axis) from the ground. The correct momentum-height (ph) diagram is:

3522.

Find the displacement of a particle in time 0 to 10 s whose velocity versus time graph is shown below.

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Find the displacement of a particle in time 0 to 10 s whose velocity versus time graph is shown below.




3523.

A circular disc of radius R is removed from a bigger circular disc of radius 2R such that their circumferences coincide. The centre of mass of the new disc is at a distance of αR from the centre of the bigger disc. The value of α is

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A circular disc of radius R is removed from a bigger circular disc of radius 2R such that their circumferences coincide. The centre of mass of the new disc is at a distance of αR from the centre of the bigger disc. The value of α is

3524.

In the wire frame shown below, each side of a square (the smallest square) has a resistance 2 Ω. The equivalent resistance of the circuit (in Ω ) between the points A and B is

Answer» In the wire frame shown below, each side of a square (the smallest square) has a resistance 2 Ω. The equivalent resistance of the circuit (in Ω ) between the points A and B is




3525.

A 10 kg ball attached at the end of a rigid massless rod of length 1 m rotates at a constant speed in a horizontal circle of radius 0.5 m and with a period of 1.57 s, as shown in the figure. The force exerted by the rod on the ball is (g=10 ms−2)

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A 10 kg ball attached at the end of a rigid massless rod of length 1 m rotates at a constant speed in a horizontal circle of radius 0.5 m and with a period of 1.57 s, as shown in the figure. The force exerted by the rod on the ball is (g=10 ms2)




3526.

A mass m is suspended from a spring of spring constant K and just touches another identical spring fixed to the floor as shown in the figure. The time period of small oscillations is

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A mass m is suspended from a spring of spring constant K and just touches another identical spring fixed to the floor as shown in the figure. The time period of small oscillations is




3527.

An iron transformer assumed to be 100 % efficient. The ration of the secondary truns to the primary truns is 1:20. A 240 V ac supply is connected to the primary coil. What is the current in the primary coil?

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An iron transformer assumed to be 100 % efficient. The ration of the secondary truns to the primary truns is 1:20. A 240 V ac supply is connected to the primary coil. What is the current in the primary coil?

3528.

With respect to a rectangular cartesian coordinate system, three vectors are expressed as →a=4^i−^j,→b=−3^i+2^j and→c=−^k where ^i,^j,^k are unit vectors, along the X, Y and Z-axis respectively. The unit vectors ^ralong the direction of sum of these vector is

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With respect to a rectangular cartesian coordinate system, three vectors are expressed as a=4^i^j,b=3^i+2^j and

c=^k where ^i,^j,^k are unit vectors, along the X, Y and Z-axis respectively. The unit vectors ^ralong the direction of sum of these vector is



3529.

Two masses m and 2m are suspended together by a massless spring of force constant K. When the masses are in equilibrium, mass m is removed without disturbing the system. Then, the amplitude of vibration of the system is:

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Two masses m and 2m are suspended together by a massless spring of force constant K. When the masses are in equilibrium, mass m is removed without disturbing the system. Then, the amplitude of vibration of the system is:




3530.

In the circuit shown in the figure, the ac source gives a voltage V=20 cos(2000 t). Neglecting source resistance, the ammeter reading will be

Answer» In the circuit shown in the figure, the ac source gives a voltage V=20 cos(2000 t). Neglecting source resistance, the ammeter reading will be




3531.

Current gain in common base configuration is less than 1 because

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Current gain in common base configuration is less than 1 because

3532.

The excess pressure inside a spherical drop of water is four times that of another water drop. Then the mass ratio of the two drops is

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The excess pressure inside a spherical drop of water is four times that of another water drop. Then the mass ratio of the two drops is

3533.

A stone with weight W is thrown vertically upward into the air from ground level with initial speed v0. If a constant force f due to air drag acts on the stone throughout its flight. The maximum height attained by the stone is

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A stone with weight W is thrown vertically upward into the air from ground level with initial speed v0. If a constant force f due to air drag acts on the stone throughout its flight. The maximum height attained by the stone is

3534.

The acceleration-time graph of a body is shown belowThe most probable velocity time graph of the body is

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The acceleration-time graph of a body is shown below





The most probable velocity time graph of the body is

3535.

The cylindrical tube of spray pump has a cross-section of 10 cm2, one end of which has 50 fine holes each of area 10−8 m2. If liquid flows inside the tube with a speed of 0.3 m/min, find the speed with which the liquid is ejected through the holes.

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The cylindrical tube of spray pump has a cross-section of 10 cm2, one end of which has 50 fine holes each of area 108 m2. If liquid flows inside the tube with a speed of 0.3 m/min, find the speed with which the liquid is ejected through the holes.

3536.

A body is thrown with a velocity of 9.8 m/s making an angle of 30∘ with the horizontal. It will hit the ground after a time

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A body is thrown with a velocity of 9.8 m/s making an angle of 30 with the horizontal. It will hit the ground after a time



3537.

In a P-V graph if the initial state is further away from the y axis than the final state, which of these statements is true?

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In a P-V graph if the initial state is further away from the y axis than the final state, which of these statements is true?




3538.

If the air on Earth's surface is replaced with water, then to what extent the water level must rise so as to maintain the same pressure [105Nm2] on Earth's surface? [Assume nothing above water surface. given g = 10 m/s2, density of water = 1000 kg/m3.

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If the air on Earth's surface is replaced with water, then to what extent the water level must rise so as to maintain the same pressure [105Nm2] on Earth's surface? [Assume nothing above water surface. given g = 10 m/s2, density of water = 1000 kg/m3.



3539.

Find the maximum force F to be applied on the system shown, so that the two blocks move together. Take g=10 m/s2.

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Find the maximum force F to be applied on the system shown, so that the two blocks move together. Take g=10 m/s2.




3540.

A body of mass 100 g is rotating in a circular path of radius r with constant velocity. The work done in one complete revolution is

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A body of mass 100 g is rotating in a circular path of radius r with constant velocity. The work done in one complete revolution is



3541.

Two wires are fixed in a sonometer. Their tensions are in the ratio 8 : 1. The lengths are in the ratio 36 : 35. The diameters are in the ratio 4 : 1. Densities of the materials are in the ratio 1 : 2. If the lower frequency in the setting is 360 Hz. the beat frequency when the two wires are sounded together is

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Two wires are fixed in a sonometer. Their tensions are in the ratio 8 : 1. The lengths are in the ratio 36 : 35. The diameters are in the ratio 4 : 1. Densities of the materials are in the ratio 1 : 2. If the lower frequency in the setting is 360 Hz. the beat frequency when the two wires are sounded together is



3542.

For an object dropped under gravity, what is the ratio of displacement after equal subsequent time intervals starting from rest?

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For an object dropped under gravity, what is the ratio of displacement after equal subsequent time intervals starting from rest?

3543.

Two stones are thrown up simultaneously with initial speeds u1 and u2(u2>u1). They hit the ground after 6 s and 10 s respectively. Which graph correctly represents the time variation of, Δx=(x2−x1), the relative position of the second stone with respect to the first upto t=10 s?Assume that the stones do not rebound after hitting the ground.

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Two stones are thrown up simultaneously with initial speeds u1 and u2(u2>u1). They hit the ground after 6 s and 10 s respectively. Which graph correctly represents the time variation of, Δx=(x2x1), the relative position of the second stone with respect to the first upto t=10 s?

Assume that the stones do not rebound after hitting the ground.

3544.

A block of mass m moving at a velocity v collides head on with another block of mass 2m at rest. If the coefficient of restitution is 12, find the velocities of the blocks after the collision.

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A block of mass m moving at a velocity v collides head on with another block of mass 2m at rest. If the coefficient of restitution is 12, find the velocities of the blocks after the collision.



3545.

What happens to the temperature of a gas in adiabatic expansion?

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What happens to the temperature of a gas in adiabatic expansion?



3546.

There exists a region of electric field with potential difference of 25 V as shown in figure. An electron enters this region at speed of v = 3 ×106 m/s at angle of α and emerges out of region at angle β. The sin αsin β is [Electric field exist in given region only]e=1.6×10−19,m=9.1×10−31 (2 decimal places)

Answer» There exists a region of electric field with potential difference of 25 V as shown in figure. An electron enters this region at speed of v = 3 ×106 m/s at angle of α and emerges out of region at angle β. The sin αsin β is [Electric field exist in given region only]

e=1.6×1019,m=9.1×1031 (2 decimal places)




3547.

A wave pulse is generated in a string that lies along x-axis. At the points A and B, as shown in figure, if RA and RB are ratios of magnitudes of particle speed to the wave speed, then

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A wave pulse is generated in a string that lies along x-axis. At the points A and B, as shown in figure, if RA and RB are ratios of magnitudes of particle speed to the wave speed, then


3548.

The displacement x of a particle moving in one dimension is related to time t by the equation t=√x+3 where x is in metres and t in seconds. The displacement of the particle when its velocity is zero is

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The displacement x of a particle moving in one dimension is related to time t by the equation t=x+3 where x is in metres and t in seconds. The displacement of the particle when its velocity is zero is



3549.

In the circuit shown in figure, X is joined to Y for a long time and then X is joined to Z. The total heat produced in R2 is

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In the circuit shown in figure, X is joined to Y for a long time and then X is joined to Z. The total heat produced in R2 is


3550.

A particle of mass 200 g is projected from origin O with speed 10 m/s at an angle 60∘ with positive x− axis. Find the magnitude of angular momentum of particle after 1 sec about the origin. (Take g=10 m/s2)

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A particle of mass 200 g is projected from origin O with speed 10 m/s at an angle 60 with positive x axis. Find the magnitude of angular momentum of particle after 1 sec about the origin. (Take g=10 m/s2)