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MCQ 11 Mark
A semiconductor diode rectifier ______.
  • A
    amplifies A.C. signals
  • B
    amplifies D.C. signals
  • converts A.C. into D.C.
  • D
    converts D.C. into A.C.
Answer
Correct option: C.
converts A.C. into D.C.
C
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MCQ 21 Mark
Most excited states of an atom have life times of about ____________.
  • $10^{-8} \mathrm{~s}$
  • B
    $10^{-3} \mathrm{~s}$
  • C
    $10 \mathrm{~s}$
  • D
    $1 \mathrm{~s}$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$10^{-8} \mathrm{~s}$
A. $10^{-8} \mathrm{~s}$
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MCQ 31 Mark
What is the de Broglie wavelength of an electron of energy 180 eV ?(Mass of electron $=9 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ and Planck's constant $\left.=6.6 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js}.\right)$
  • A
    1.3 Å
  • B
    0.5 Å
  • 0.9 Å
  • D
    1.8 Å
Answer
Correct option: C.
0.9 Å
C
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MCQ 41 Mark
If $\lambda_1$ and $\lambda_2$ are de-Broglie wavelengths for electrons in first and second Bohr orbits in hydrogen atom, then the ratio $\lambda_2$ to $\lambda_1$ is $\left(E_1=-13.6 \mathrm{eV}\right)$ ____________.
  • A
    4 : 1
  • B
    8 : 1
  • 2 : 1
  • D
    16 : 1
Answer
Correct option: C.
2 : 1
C
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MCQ 51 Mark
The work function of a metal is $1.6 \times 10^{-19} J$. When the metal surface is illuminated by the light of wavelength $6400 \mathring A$, then the maximum kinetic energy of emitted photo-electrons will be (Planck's constant $h =6.4 \times 10^{-34} Js$ )...........
  • A
    $2.8 \times 10^{-19} J$
  • $1.4 \times 10^{-19} J$
  • C
    $1.4 \times 10^{-19} ev$ 
  • D
    $14 \times 10^{-19} J$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$1.4 \times 10^{-19} J$
B
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MCQ 61 Mark
A coil of 16 mH and a capacitor of 10 µF are in series with an A.C source along with 5 `Omega` resistances. If inductive reactance is equal to capacitive reactance, then the angular frequency (in rad/s) of source is ____________.
  • A
    $5 \times 10^4$
  • 2500
  • C
    500
  • D
    50
Answer
Correct option: B.
2500
B
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MCQ 71 Mark
A parallel plate air condenser of capacity 10 µF is charged to a potential of 1000 V. The energy of the condenser is ______
  • A
    4 J
  • B
    2.5 J
  • 5 J
  • D
    10 J
Answer
Correct option: C.
5 J
C
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MCQ 81 Mark
The capacity of pure capacitor is 1 farad. What will be its effective resistance in D.C. circuit?
  • A
    Zero
  • B
    `pi sqrt2 Omega`
  • C
    `7 Omega`
  • Infinite
Answer
Correct option: D.
Infinite
D
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MCQ 91 Mark
When the number of turns in a coil is tripled without any change in the length of the coil, its self-inductance ______
  • A
    gets halved.
  • becomes 9 times.
  • C
    becomes 3 times.
  • D
    remains unchanged.
Answer
Correct option: B.
becomes 9 times.
B
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MCQ 101 Mark
A solenoid of 1.5 m length and 4 cm diameter possesses 20 turns per m. A current of 6 A is flowing through it. The magnetic induction at axis inside the solenoid is ____________.
  • A
    `2 pi xx 10^-9 "T"`
  • `4.8 pi xx 10^-7 "T"`
  • C
    `2 pi xx 10^-5 "T"`
  • D
    `4.8 pi xx 10^-3 "T"`
Answer
Correct option: B.
`4.8 pi xx 10^-7 "T"`
B
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MCQ 111 Mark
Two long parallel wires, separated by a distance R have equal current I flowing in each of them. The magnetic field of one exerts a force F on the other. The distance R is increased to 4R and the current in each wire is reduced from I to I/4. What is the force between them now?
  • A
    F / 4
  • B
    4 F
  • F / 64
  • D
    64 F
Answer
Correct option: C.
F / 64
C
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MCQ 121 Mark
When the magnetic dipole is rotated through angle `theta`, work done in rotating dipole is given by -mB cos `theta`. Now, a magnetic needle lying parallel to a magnetic field requires W units of work to tum it through 60°. What will be the value of torque needed to maintain the needle in same position?
  • A
    0
  • `sqrt3` W
  • C
    `(sqrt3//2)` W
  • D
    W
Answer
Correct option: B.
`sqrt3` W
B
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MCQ 131 Mark
A small cylindrical soft iron piece is kept in a galvanometer so that
  • A
    a uniform magnetic field is produced
  • B
    there is a steady deflection of the coil
  • C
    a radial uniform magnetic field is produced
  • all of these
Answer
Correct option: D.
all of these
D
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MCQ 141 Mark
The deflection in a moving coil galvanometer is reduced to half when it is shunted with 'X' `Omega` coil. The relation between 'X' and resistance of galvanometer 'G' is ______.
  • A
    2X = G
  • B
    X = 2G
  • C
    4X = G
  • X = G
Answer
Correct option: D.
X = G
D
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MCQ 151 Mark
Which of the following has largest resistance?
  • A
    all have same resistance
  • voltmeter
  • C
    millivoltmeter
  • D
    microvoltmeter
Answer
Correct option: B.
voltmeter
B
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MCQ 161 Mark
The current drawn from the battery in the given network is ______(Internal resistance of the battery is neglected)
 
Image
  • A
    3.6 A
  • 2.4 A
  • C
    0.6 A
  • D
    1.2 A
Answer
Correct option: B.
2.4 A
B
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MCQ 171 Mark
The length of a potentiometer wire is L. A cell of e.m.f E is balanced at length L/3 from the positive end of the wire. If the length of wire increases by L/2, then the same cell will give balance point at length ____________.
  • A
    L/6
  • L/2
  • C
    4L/3
  • D
    2L/3
Answer
Correct option: B.
L/2
B
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MCQ 181 Mark
In the meter bridge experiment, a null point was obtained at a distance of ℓ from the left end. The values of resistances in the left and right gaps are doubled and then interchanged. The new position of a null point is ______
  • A
    (100 - 2ℓ)
  • B
    `(100 - ℓ/2)`
  • (100 - ℓ)
  • D
    `(100 - ℓ/4)`
Answer
Correct option: C.
(100 - ℓ)
C
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MCQ 191 Mark
The current which flows in a galvanometer of Wheatstone bridge is directly proportional to ______
  • A
    the resistance of a battery.
  • B
    the resistance of the galvanometer.
  • C
    value of the unknown resistance.
  • ratio P/Q of ratio arms.
Answer
Correct option: D.
ratio P/Q of ratio arms.
D
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MCQ 201 Mark
An electric dipole has a fixed dipole moment `vec "p"`, which makes angle `theta` with respect to x-axis. When subjected to an electric field `vec"E"_1 = "E"hat"i"`, it experiences a torque `vec "T"_1 = tau hat"k"`. When subjected to another electric field `vec "E"_2 = sqrt3 "E"_1 hat "j"` it experiences torque `vec "T"_2 = ~ vec "T"_1` The angle `theta` is ____________.
  • A
    30°
  • B
    90°
  • 60°
  • D
    45°
Answer
Correct option: C.
60°
C
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MCQ 211 Mark
Electric field intensity at a point outside uniformly charged thin infinite plane sheet is $E_1$. The electric field intensity at a point near and outside the surface of a positively charged conductor of any shape is $\mathrm{E}_2$. The relation between magnitude of $\mathrm{E}_1$ and $\mathrm{E}_2$ is _______ .(assumed air as the medium)
  • A
    $\mathrm{E}_1=\mathrm{E}_2$
  • B
    $\mathrm{E}_1=2 \mathrm{E}_2$
  • $2 \mathrm{E}_1=\mathrm{E}_2$
  • D
    $\mathrm{E}_1=4 \mathrm{E}_2$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$2 \mathrm{E}_1=\mathrm{E}_2$
C. $2 \mathrm{E}_1=\mathrm{E}_2$
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MCQ 221 Mark
The first minimum of a single slit diffraction pattern is observed at angle 2° with a light of wavelength 510 nm. The width of this slit is ____________.
  • A
    1.5 mm
  • B
    0.015 mm
  • C
    0.1 mm
  • $1.5 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$1.5 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m}$
D. $1.5 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m}$
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MCQ 231 Mark
In Young's double slit experiment, for wavelength $\lambda_1$ the $n^{th}$ bright fringe is obtained at a point P on the screen. Keeping the same setting, source of light is replaced by wavelength $\lambda_2$ and now $(n+1)^{\text {th }}$ bright fringe is obtained at the same point P on the screen. The value of n is ______.
  • A
    $(\lambda_1-\lambda_2)/\lambda_1$
  • B
    $(\lambda_1-\lambda_2)/\lambda_2$
  • C
    $(\lambda_1-\lambda_1)/\lambda_2$
  • $(\lambda_2-\lambda_1)/\lambda_2$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$(\lambda_2-\lambda_1)/\lambda_2$
D. $(\lambda_2-\lambda_1)/\lambda_2$
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MCQ 241 Mark
Two identical light waves having phase difference 'Φ' propagate in same direction. When they superpose, the intensity of the resultant wave is proportional to ______.
  • A
    $cos^2$`Φ/3`
  • B
    $cos^2$ Φ
  • C
    $cos^2$ `Φ/4`
  • $cos^2$ `Φ/2`
Answer
Correct option: D.
$cos^2$ `Φ/2`
D. $cos^2$ `Φ/2`
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MCQ 251 Mark
When the observer moves towards the stationary source with velocity, $V_1$, the apparent frequency of the emitted note is $F_1$. When the observer moves away from the source with velocity $V_1$, the apparent frequency is $F_2$. If 'V' is the velocity of sound in air and $F_1/F_2$ = 4 then $V/V_1$ = ?
  • `5/3`
  • B
    5
  • C
    2
  • D
    `3/5`
Answer
Correct option: A.
`5/3`
A. `5/3`
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MCQ 261 Mark
If we study the vibration of a pipe open at both ends, then which of the following statements is not true?
  • A
    All harmonics of the fundamental frequency will be generated.
  • Pressure change will be maximum at both ends.
  • C
    Open end will be anti-node.
  • D
    Odd harmonics of the fundamental frequency will be generated.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Pressure change will be maximum at both ends.
B
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MCQ 271 Mark
The equation of a stationary wave is given by 2 sin `((pi"x")/15) "cos" (48 pi"t").`The distance between a node and its next antinode is ____________.
  • 7.5 units
  • B
    1.5 units
  • C
    30 units
  • D
    22.5 units
Answer
Correct option: A.
7.5 units
A
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MCQ 281 Mark
A conductor in the fom1 of a right angle `\triangle` ABC with AB = 3 cm and BC = 4 cm carries a current of 15 A. There is a uniform magnetic field of 8 T perpendicular to the plane of the conductor. The force on the conductor will be ______.
  • A
    2.5 N
  • 6.0 N
  • C
    3.5 N
  • D
    1.5 N
Answer
Correct option: B.
6.0 N
B
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MCQ 291 Mark
A particle starting from the mean position performs linear S.H.M. Its amplitude is 'A' and total energy is 'E'. At what displacement its kinetic energy is 3E/4?
  • A
    `A/3`
  • B
    A
  • `A/2`
  • D
    `A/4`
Answer
Correct option: C.
`A/2`
C
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MCQ 301 Mark
A blackbody emits radiations of maximum intensity at a wavelength of 6000 A, when the temperature of the body is 1227 °C. If the temperature of the body is increased by 2227 °C, the maximum intensity of emitted radiation would be observed at ______.
  • A
    2754.8 Å
  • B
    4000 Å
  • 3600 Å
  • D
    3000 Å
Answer
Correct option: C.
3600 Å
C
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MCQ 311 Mark
According to the assumptions made in the kinetic theory of gases, when two molecules of a gas collide with each other, then ______.
  • A
    kinetic energy is conserved but momentum is not conserved
  • B
    neither kinetic energy nor momentum is conserved
  • both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved
  • D
    momentum is conserved but kinetic energy is not conserved
Answer
Correct option: C.
both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved
C
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MCQ 321 Mark
What will be the approximate terminal velocity of a rain drop of diameter $1.2 \times 10^{-3} m$, when density of rainwater $\approx$ $10^3 kgm ^{-3}$ and the co-efficient of viscosity of air $\approx 1.8 \times 10^{-5} Nsm ^{-2}$ ?
  • $43.6 ms^{-1}$
  • B
    $4.36 ms^{-1}$
  • C
    $436 ms^{-1}$
  • D
    $392 ms^{-1}$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$43.6 ms^{-1}$
A
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MCQ 331 Mark
A capillary tube when immersed vertically in a liquid records a rise of 6 cm. If the tube is immersed in the liquid at an angle of 60° with the vertical, then length of the liquid column along the tube will be ______.
  • 12 cm
  • B
    3 cm
  • C
    6 cm
  • D
    9 cm
Answer
Correct option: A.
12 cm
A
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MCQ 341 Mark
Detergents in hot water enable grease to be removed from the dishes by ____________.
  • A
    raising the surface tension of water
  • B
    increasing the temperature of water
  • C
    changing the angle of contact between grease and dish to an acute angle
  • changing the angle of contact between grease and dish to an obtuse angle
Answer
Correct option: D.
changing the angle of contact between grease and dish to an obtuse angle
D
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MCQ 351 Mark
If a million tiny droplets of water of the same radius coalesce into one larger drop, then the ratio of the surface energy of the large drop to the total surface energy of all the droplets will be ____________.
  • $1: 10^2$
  • B
    $1: 10^6$
  • C
    $1 : 10^4$
  • D
    1 : 10
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1: 10^2$
A
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MCQ 361 Mark
A water drop of radius R' splits into 'n' smaller drops, each of radius 'r'. The work done in the process is ______.

T = surface tension of water

  • A
    `8pi"R"^3T(1+r/R)`
  • `4pi"R"^3T(1/r-1/R)`
  • C
    `8pi"R"^3T(1-r/R)`
  • D
    `4pi"R"^3T(1/r+1/R)`
Answer
Correct option: B.
`4pi"R"^3T(1/r-1/R)`
B
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MCQ 371 Mark
A stone of mass m tied to a string of length `l` is rotating along a circular path If the torque on the stone is zero, then ____________.
  • A
    linear acceleration is constant
  • B
    linear velocity is zero
  • angular acceleration is constant
  • D
    angular acceleration is constant
Answer
Correct option: C.
angular acceleration is constant
C
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MCQ 381 Mark
The moment of inertia of a uniform square plate about an axis perpendicular to its plane and passing through the centre is `"Ma"^2/6` where M is the mass and 'a' is the side of square plate. Moment of inertia of this plate about an axis perpendicular to its plane and passing through one of its corner is ______.
  • A
    `3/("Ma"^2)`
  • B
    `(3"Ma"^2)/2`
  • `(2"Ma"^2)/3`
  • D
    `("Ma"^2)/3`
Answer
Correct option: C.
`(2"Ma"^2)/3`
C
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MCQ 391 Mark
A rod of length 1 m and mass ${ }^{\prime} 1 / 2^{\prime} kg$ rotates at an 2 angular speed of $6 rad s ^{-1}$ about one of its ends. The kinetic energy of the rod is ...............
  • A
    4 joule
  • B
    1 joule
  • 3 joule
  • D
    2 joule
Answer
Correct option: C.
3 joule
C
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MCQ 401 Mark
A particle is performing vertical circular motion. The difference in tension at lowest and highest point is ______.
  • A
    2 mg
  • B
    4 mg
  • 6 mg
  • D
    8 mg
Answer
Correct option: C.
6 mg
C
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MCQ 411 Mark
When forward bias is applied to a p-n junction, then what happens to the potential banier $V_B$ and the width of charge depleted region X?
  • A
    $V_B$ decreases, X increases.
  • B
    $V_B$ increases, X decreases.
  • $V_B$ decreases, X decreases.
  • D
    $V_B$ increases, X increases
Answer
Correct option: C.
$V_B$ decreases, X decreases.
C
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MCQ 421 Mark
A particle of mass m and charge q is placed at rest in a uniform electric field E and then released, the kinetic energy attained by the particle after moving a distance y will be ______.
  • A
    $q^2 E y$
  • B
    $q E y^2$
  • $q E y$
  • D
    $q E^2 y$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$q E y$
C
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MCQ 431 Mark
Pick the wrong answer in the context with rainbow.
  • An observer can see a rainbow when his front is towards the sun
  • B
    Rainbow is a combined effect of dispersion, refraction and reflection of sunlight
  • C
    The order of colors is reversed in the secondary rainbow
  • D
    When the light rays undergo two internal reflections in a water drop, a secondary rainbow is formed
Answer
Correct option: A.
An observer can see a rainbow when his front is towards the sun
A
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MCQ 441 Mark
The difference between the apparent frequency of a source of sound as perceived by the observer during its approach and recession is 2% of the frequency of the source. If the speed of sound in air is $300 ms^{-1}$ , then the velocity of the source is ____________.
  • A
    $1.5ms^{-1}$
  • B
    $12 ms^{-1}$
  • C
    $6 ms^{-1}$
  • $3 ms^{-1}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$3 ms^{-1}$
D
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MCQ 451 Mark
The velocity of sound at 0 °C is v0. What will be its velocity at 819 °C?
  • A
    $4.05v_0$
  • B
    $1.05v_0$
  • $2v_0$
  • D
    $3v_0$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$2v_0$
C
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MCQ 461 Mark
A piece of lead weighing 500 g gives out 1200 calories of heat when it is cooled from 100° C to 20° C. Find its specific heat.
  • 0.03 cal/g° C
  • B
    0.3 cal/g° C
  • C
    0.003 cal/g° C
  • D
    0.033 cal/g° C
Answer
Correct option: A.
0.03 cal/g° C
A
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MCQ 471 Mark
At what height h above earth, the value of g becomes `g/2` (where R = radius of earth)?
  • A
    `(sqrt2+1)"R"`
  • B
    `sqrt2 "R"`
  • `(sqrt2-1)"R"`
  • D
    `"R"/sqrt2`
Answer
Correct option: C.
`(sqrt2-1)"R"`
C
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MCQ 481 Mark
When the value of acceleration due to gravity 'g' becomes `(g/3)` above the earth's surface at height 'h' then relation between 'h' and 'R' is ______.

R =radius of the earth

  • `h=R(sqrt3-1)`
  • B
    h = 2R
  • C
    `h=R(sqrt2-1)`
  • D
    h = R
Answer
Correct option: A.
`h=R(sqrt3-1)`
A
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MCQ 491 Mark
A body of mass 9 kg is under a force that causes displacement in it given by s = `5t^2"/"6` metre where t is time. The work done by the force in 2 seconds is ______
  • A
    10 J
  • B
    20 J
  • 50 J
  • D
    25 J
Answer
Correct option: C.
50 J
C
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MCQ 501 Mark
A mass 'm' is tied to one end of a spring and whirled in a horizontal circle with constant angular velocity. The elongation in the spring is 1 cm. If the angular speed is doubled, the elongation in the spring is 6 cm. The original length of the spring is ______.
  • A
    3 cm
  • B
    6 cm
  • 9 cm
  • D
    12 cm
Answer
Correct option: C.
9 cm
C
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