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PHYSICS NSEP 2010-2011 EXAMINATION CAREER POINT
INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS

NATIONAL STANDARD EXAMINATION IN PHYSICS 2010-2011
Total time : 120 minutes (A-1, A-2 & B)
PART - A (Total Marks : 180)
SUB-PART A-1
Q.1 Displacement of an oscillating particle is given spring balance and distance of hook from the
by y = A sin (Bx + Ct + D). The dimensional hinge point of the inclined plane. The graph
formula for [ABCD] is - that correctly represents this variation is :
(A) [M0 L1 T0] (B) [M0L0T1]
0 1 1
(C) [M L T ] (D) [M0L0T0] Spring
Sol. [B]
balance
Apply the rules of dimensional analysis. The
quantity A must have the dimensions of
4 5
3
displacement. The bracketed quantity must be 1 2
dimensionless and hence, B must have the
dimensions of reciprocal of displacement, C must
have the dimensions of reciprocal of time and D
must be dimensionless. f f
Q.2 Two small spheres of equal masses start
moving in opposite directions from a point A in (A) (B)
a horizontal circular orbit with tangential
velocities v and 2v respectively. Between o d o d
collisions, the spheres move with constant
speeds. The number of elastic collisions the f f
spheres will make before they reach point A
again is - (C) (D)
(A) 4 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 1
Sol. [C] o d o d
Refer to the figure. The first collision will take
Sol. [A]
place at point B. Due to elastic collision, the
spheres will exchange their velocities and collide The reading on the spring balance is the force
at point C, again there will be an exchange of required to lift the plane. Since the angular
velocities and the bodies will come to point A to displacement is the same every time, the work
collide for the next time. done is fixed and hence the torque. In other
v A 2v words the product of force and distance of point
of application of force from the hinge must be
constant.
120 120 Q.4 Identical point masses are placed at (n 1)

120 vertices of a regular polygon of n sides. The
B C r
vacant vertex has a position vector a with
respect to the centre of the polygon. Therefore,
Q.3 On one arm of an inclined plane 5 hooks are the position vector of the centre of mass of the
fixed (at the same separation) to lift the upper system is -
r
arm relative to the other arm kept horizontal as r a
shown. The hook fixed on the inclined plane is (A) (n 1) a (B)
(n 1)
lifted through the same angle with the help of a r
spring balance, using hook 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in order. r a
(C) na (D)
A graph is plotted between the reading of n
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Sol. [B] Sol. [D]

Note that the centre of mass will get shifted in the L L
opposite direction with reference to the position Extension l l 2 . The extension
A d
vector of the vacant vertex
is obviously maximum in case of option (d).
Q.8 Consider an expression F = Ax sin1(Bt) where
Q.5 Three identical balls moving together along a
F represents force, x represents distance and t
horizontal line with velocity v collide with two
represents time. Dimensionally the quantity
similar balls at rest along the same line. The
collision is elastic. After the collision - AB represents -
(A) two balls move with velocity v. (A) energy (B) surface tension
3v (C) intensity of light (D) pressure
(B) two balls move with velocity Sol. [C]
2
Dimensional analysis suggests that the quantity
(C) three balls move with velocity v
Ax on RHS must have the dimensions of force
2v
(D) three balls move with velocity whereas B must have the dimensions of
3 reciprocal of time. Then, the product AB will
Sol. [C] have the dimensions of energy per unit area per
As per the law of conservation of linear
unit time, the same as those of intensity of light.
momentum, the two balls originally at rest along
with one form those already in motion will move
with velocity v. Two of the three balls originally
Q.9 Velocity displacement curve of a particle
moving will naturally come to rest. moving in a straight line is as shown. Line PB
is normal to the curve and line PA is normal to
Q.6 A block is placed on a surface with vertical the X axis. The instantaneous acceleration of
x2 the particle at P is
cross section given by the equation y = . If v
20
m/s
the coefficient of friction is 0.5, the maximum P
(0, 4)
height above the ground at which a block can
be placed without slipping is -
(A) 1.00 m (B) 1.25 m
(C) 1.50 m (D) 1.90 m O A(1, 0) B(2, 0) S m
Sol. [B] 2
(A) 2 m/s (B) 1.5 m/s2
By drawing the usual free body diagram, we can
(C) 1 m/s2 (D) zero
write, in equilibrium mg sin = sN and mg cos
Sol. [C]
= N giving tan = s. But tan
dy x x dv
Acceleration can be written as v = v tan
= = . This gives 0.5 = x = 5. ds
dx 10 10
where (tan ) is the slope of the given curve and
x2
Use this value in the equation y = to get other symbols have their usual meanings. Since
20 the slope of PB is 4. The slope of the curve tan
maximum height y = 1.25 m
= 4. Putting these values, we get the
acceleration as 1 m/s2.
Q.7 Let L be the length and d be the diameter of
cross section of a wire. Different lengths of
Q.10 Suppose that the gravitational force varies
wire of the same material are subjected to the
inversely as the nth power of the distance.
same tension. In which of the following cases
will the extension be maximum ? Then, the period of a planet in circular orbit of
(A) L = 300 cm, d = 1.0 mm radius R around the sun will be proportional to -
n +1 n 1
(B) L = 200 cm, d = 0.5 mm
(A) R 2 (B) R 2
(C) L = 100 cm, d = 0.2 mm
(C) Rn (D) Rn/2
(D) L = 50 cm, d = 0.05 mm
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Sol. [A] Q.13 In the circuit shown, the potential differences

In this case we can write, across C1 and C2 are respectively
2
GMm 2 4 2 R n +1
= mR 2
= mr T2
= . 400 C2 = 5 F
Rn T GM
This gives the desired result. G 100
Q.11 A planet of mass m moves around the sun of C1 500

= 4 F
mass M in an elliptical orbit. The maximum
and minimum distances of the planet from the
sun are r1 and r2 respectively. Therefore, the 2.0 V
(A) 1 volt, 1 volt (B) 1 volt, 1.2 volt
time period of the planet is proportional to -
(C) 2 volt, 1 volt (D) 1 volt, 2 volt
(A) (r1 + r2)3 (B) (r1 + r2)3/2 Sol. [B]
(C) (r1 + r2)2/3 (D) (r1 + r2)4 The total current in the circuit flows through the
Sol. [B] two resistors and the galvanometer only and it is
equal to 2 mA. This produces a drop of 1 volt
The semi-major axis of the elliptical orbit of
across C1 and a drop of 1.2 volt across C2.
r +r
planet around the sun is 1 2 . With the sun
2 Q.14 A ball is dropped from a height h above a
at the focus, Kepler's law then gives the horizontal concrete surface. The coefficient of
restitution for the collision involved is e. The
proportionality.
time after which the ball stops bouncing is -
Q.12 One mole of an ideal is taken from an initial
2h 1 2h 1
state A (P0, V0) to a final state B (2P0, 2V0) by (A) (B)
g e g 1 e
two different processes. (1) Gas expands
isothermally to double its volume and then 2h 1 + e 2h 1
(C) (D)
pressure is doubled at constant volume to the g 1 e g 1 e2
final state. (2) Gas is compressed isothermally Sol. [C]
until its pressure is doubled and then its volume The time required for the free fall of the ball is
is doubled at constant pressure to the final 2h
. Then the time taken for rise and next fall
state. The p-V diagram that correctly represent g
the two processes is : 2h
will be 2 (e) . The time taken for one more
P P g
2p0 2 2p0 2 B
B 2h 2
2 2 1 rise and fall will be 2 (e ) etc. Therefore,
(A) p0 (B) p0 g
A 1 1 A 1 the total time for which the ball will be in
O v0 2v0 V O v0 2v0 V motion, will be
P P 2h 2h
2 B +2 e(1 + e + e2 +.) =
2p0 2 2p0 g g
B 2 1
2
(C) p0 1 (D) p0 2h 2h 1 2h 2e
A 1 + 2e = 1 +
1 g g 1 e g 1 e
O v0 2v0 V O v0 2v0 V This on simplification gives the result.
Sol. [C]
Since the first step in both the processes is Q.15 A metal block is resting on a rough wooden
isothermal, we have pV = constant giving the pV surface. A horizontal force applied to the block
is increased uniformly. Which of the following
diagram the shape of a rectangular hyperbola. This
curves correctly represents velocity of the
is observed in option (C) only and hence the answer. block ?
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Sol. [B]
v v
Vector relation between linear velocity and
r r r
angular velocity is v = r , so that option (b)
(A) (B) is incorrect.
o t o t Q.18 Three energy levels A, B and C in an atomic
system are such that EA < EB < EC. If the
v v wavelengths corresponding to the transitions
C B, B A and C A are 1, 2 and 3
(C) (D) respectively, then
(A) 1 + 2 + 3 = 0 (B) 32 = 12 + 22
o t o t 1 2
(C) 3 = 1 + 2 (D) 3 =
1 + 2
Sol. [C]
Sol. [D]
Let f = sN at t = t1. Therefore, v = 0 for t < t1.
For t > t1 net force on the block = kt b where In terms of energy differences, we can write ECA
dv = ECB + EBA. This can further be written as
b = kN. Therefore, m = kt b
dt hc hc hc
= + and hence the result.
k 2 b 3 1 2
v= t t + A . Now, A = 0 since v = 0
m m
at t = 0. Thus, graph of v against t is a parabolic
Q.19 The refracting angle of a prism is A and
curve as in (c).
refractive index is cot (A/2). The angle of
Q.16 The earth has mass M1 and radius R1. Similarly minimum deviation is -
the sun has mass M2 and radius R2. Distance (A) (180 A) (B) (180 2A)
between their centres is r. It is known that the (C) (90 A) (D) (90 2A)
centre of mass of the earth-sun system lies well
Sol. [B]
within the sun. Therefore.
Use the prism formula
M1 R M1 R
(A) > 2 (B) < 2
M1 + M 2 r M1 + M 2 r A + m A + m
sin sin
(C) M1R2 < M2R1 (D) M1R2 > M2R1 = 2 cot A = 2
Sol. [B] A 2 A
sin sin
Distance of centre of mass from centre of the sun 2 2
M1 r
will be . Since the centre of mass lies A A + m
M1 + M 2 cos sin
2 2
M1 r =
within the sun < R2 and hence the A A
M1 + M 2 sin sin
2
2
result.
A A + m
cos = sin . This suggest that
Q.17 Consider a particle of a rigid body. Its motion 2 2
r r r r r
can be described by vectors r , , a r , a t , and the angles on the two sides are complementary,
(symbols have their usual meanings). Then, A A + m
which of the following equations is incorrect ? that is, + = 90. This can be
r 2 2
r d r r r
(A) = (B) v = r simplified to get the result.
dt
r r r r r r r
(C) a r = ( r ) (D) a t = r
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Q.20 Refer to the arrangement of logic gates. For Q.23 A cylindrical vessel contains a liquid of
A = 0, B = 0 and A = 1, B = 0, the values of density p filled upto a height h. The upper
surface of the liquid is in contact with a piston
output Y are, respectively - of mass m and area of cross section A. A small
A hole is drilled at the bottom of the vessel.
B (Neglect the viscous effects). The speed with
Y which the liquid comes out of the hole is -
m
(A) 2gh (B) 2g h +
(A) 0 and 1 (B) 1 and 0 pA
(C) 1 and 1 (D) 0 and 0 m 2m
(C) g h + (D) g h +
Sol. [B] pA pA
Refer to the truth tables of AND, OR and NOR
gates from any standard book. Sol. [B]
Use Bernoulli's theorem at the upper surface and
Q.21 A plastic ring of radius R has a charge + 3Q at the small hole. We get an equation
distributed uniformly along one quarter of its mg 1 2
circumference and a charge Q uniformly pgh + = v where v is the speed of
A 2
distributed along the rest of the circumference. efflux. Solving this we get the expression for
The potential on its axis at a distance of 3R 2mg m
speed v = 2gh + = 2g h + .
is - A A
1 2Q 1 4Q
(A)
(B)

40 R 4 0 R Q.24 A charged capacitor discharges through a
resistance R. Let U be the energy stored by the
1 Q 1 Q capacitor and let P be the rate at which energy
(C)
(D)

40 R 4 0 2R gets dissipated. Then, the time constant is :
Sol. [C] 4U U 2U U
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Using standard relation, the potential P P P 2P
1 3Q Q Sol. [C]
= Take the ratio of the energy stored in the
4 0 R + 3R
2 2
R + 3R
2 2
capacitor to the power dissipated. that is,
which on simplification gives the answer. 1 2
CV
U 2 = RC RC = 2U .
=
Q.22 The figure shows four orientations, at angle P V
2 2 P
r
with a magnetic field B , of a magnetic dipole R
r
with moment M . The magnitude of torque ()
and potential energy (U) is best represented by Q.25 The following figure shows different
1 2 arrangements of two identical pieces of plano-
convex lenses. The refractive index of the
r liquid used is equal to that of the glass. Then,
B the effective focal lengths in the three cases

are related as
4 3
(A) 1 = 2, 3 = 4 and U1 = U2 = U3 = U4
(B) 1 = 2 = 3 = 4 and U1 = U4, U2 = U3
(C) 1 = 4, 2 = 3 and U1 = U2 = U3 = U4
(D) 1 = 2 = 3 = 4 and U1 = U2 = U3 = U4 f1 f2 f3
Sol. [B]
Note that the magnitude of the torque acting on liquid
the dipole is = MB sin and potential energy is (A) f1 = f2, f3 = 0 (B) f1 f2 f3
U = MB cos . (C) f1 = f2 > f3 (D) None of the above
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Sol. [D] Q.29 A photon of wavelength (less than threshold

The focal lengths f1 and f2 are equal. The wavelength 0) is incident on a metal surface
arrangement in the third case is effectively a plate
of work function W0. The de Broglie
and hence has an infinite focal length.
wavelength of the ejected electron of mass m
Q.26 A long wire carrying a current 1 A is placed is :
along the axis of a long hollow tube of radius 5 hc h
cm also carrying a current of 1 A in the same (A) h 2m W0 (B)
hc
2m W0

direction. The magnetic field at a distance of

2.5 cm from the axis is :
(A) 8 106T (B) 16 106 T h 1
(C) (D)
6
(C) 4 10 T (D) Zero hc hc
2m W0 h 2m W0

Sol. [A] Sol. []
Note that the current through the wire only will hc
contribute to the magnetic field at a point inside With usual notation, Ek = W0 . Also if p is

the hollow tube.
p2
the momentum of the photoelectron, Ek =
Q.27 A Uniform solid sphere of mass m has a radius 2m
R. The gravitational potential at a distance p = 2mEk . Thus, the de Broglie
r (< R) from he centre of the sphere is : wavelength of the ejected electron
Gm Gm 2 2 h h
(A) 3 (3R 2 r 2 ) (B) (R r ) = = which one substitution gives
R 2R 3 p 2mE k
Gm Gm
(C) 3
(3R 2 r 2 ) (D) 3 (R 2 r 2 ) the answer.
2R R
Sol. [C] Q.30 In the following V-T diagram for a perfect gas,
The gravitational potential at a distance r < R, is the relation between p1 and p2 is :
made up of two parts one due to the mass of
V p2
sphere of radius r, say V1 and that due to the
remaining mass, say V2. One finds that
GMr 2 3Gm 2 p1
V1 = 3
and V2 = 3
(R r2), and
R 2R
then by adding one gets the result. Refer to any T
standard book. O
(A) p2 = p1 (B) p2 < p1
Q.28 The focal length of a concave mirror is f. An (C) p2 > p1 (D) uncertain
object is placed at a distance x from the focus Sol. [B]
Note that the slope of the V-T diagram is
and forms a real image. Therefore, the
inversely proportional to pressure p.
magnification (numerically) is :
2 2
f f x x Q.31 A photographic plate placed at a distance of 10
(A) (B) (C) (D)
x x f f cm from a point source is exposed for a 4
Sol. [A] second. If the plate is moved farther away by 10
Since the image formed is real the object must be cm, the time required to have the same exposure
beyond the focus. Therefore, taking the object (A) 4 second (B) 16 second
distance to be (f + x) and using mirror formula, (C) 8 second (D) 64 second
f (f + x )
we get the image distance as and then Sol. [B]
x According to the inverse square law, illuminance
v f is inversely proportional to square of the
the magnification = .
u x distance.
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Q.32 The voltage over a cycle varies as Sol. [B]

Using the law of floatation, we equate the weight
v = V0 sin t for 0 t
of the body to the upthrust and get
2 4 4 3
= V0 sin t for t (R3 r3)mg = R 1g
3 3
The average value of the voltage for one cycle r3
= 1 1 and the result follows.
is : R 3
m
V V 2V0 Q.35 A metal strip 6 cm long, 0.6 cm wide and 0.7
(A) 0 (B) 0 (C) zero (D)
2 2 mm thick moves with constant velocity v
Sol. [D] through a uniform magnetic field of induction
The voltage represents the output of a full wave 0.9 T directed perpendicular to the strip as
rectifier whose de component or the average shown. A potential difference of 1.62 V is
2V0 induced across points M and N of the strip.
value is .
Therefore, the speed v is :
Q.33 Young's double slit experiment is first v

performed in air and then by immersing the
whole setup in a liquid. The 10th bright fringe
when in liquid is formed at the point where 8th
M N
dark fringe is located when in air. The
refractive index of the liquid is :

(A) 1.25 (B) 1.33 (C) 1.40 (D) 1.20
Sol. [B]

D
Fringe width w = where symbols have their (A) 0.1 m/s (B) 0.2 m/s
d
(C) 0.3 m/s (D) 0.4 m/s
usual meanings. Note that wavelength in air
Sol. []
Error in wording, question deleted.
changes to in a liquid of refractive index .

Now, we can write 10 wliq = 7.5 wair Q.36 The ratio of magnetic field at the centre of a
liq D air D current carrying circular coil to its magnetic
10 = 7.5 10 air = 7.5 air.
d d moment is x. If the current and the radius both
10 are doubled, the value of this ratio would be
This then gives = = 1.33. (A) 2x (B) 4x (C) x/4 (D) x/8
7.5
Sol. [D]
Q.34 A spherical shell made of a metal of density m Note that magnetic field at the centre of a current
remains just below the surface of a liquid of nI
carrying coil is 0 and its magnetic moment
density l. If r and R are respectively the inner 2r
and the outer radii of the shell, then, the ratio is r2nl. Therefore their ratio varies inversely as r3.
r
is :
R Q.37 A conducting ring of radius r is placed in a
l l varying magnetic field perpendicular to the
(A) 1 (B) 3 1 plane of the ring. If the rate at which the
m m
magnetic field varies is x, the electric field
m l intensity at any point of the ring is -
(C) 1 (D) 2 1
l m (A) r x (B) r x/2 (C) 2 r x (D) 4 r/x
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Sol. [B] r Sol. []

Let E be the electric field intensity at a point on Error in wording, question deleted.
the circumference of the ring. Then, the emf
r

induced = E dl where dl is a length element SUB - PART - A -2
r r
of the ring. Since | E | is constant and E || dl , the
Q.41 A hoop rolls down an inclined plane without
integral works out to be E (2r). Also the induced
slipping. Then,
d dB
emf is = = r2 = r2x. Equating the (A) the inclined plane is smooth
dt dt
(B) the inclined plane is rough and still there is
two, we get the result.
no loss of mechanical energy
Q.38 Unpolarized light intensity of 32 W/m2 passes (C) the point of contact of the hoop with the
through three polarizers. The transmission axis inclined plane is always at rest
of the last polarizer is crossed with that of the (D) the linear speeds of different points on the
first. If the intensity of light emerging out of rim of the hoop are different
the third polarizer is 3 W/m2, then the angle Sol. [C, D]
between the transmission axis of the first two refer to any standard book.
polarizers is Q.42 Which of the following phenomena is / are
(A) 10 (B) 30 related to the variation in density of
(C) 45 (D) 60 atmospheric air ?
Sol. [B] (A) mirage
Let the angle between the axes of the first two (B) in winter sound of a whistle of a railway
polarizers be . The intensity after the first engine is heard at much longer distances
polarizer is half of that incident on it, that is 16 (C) twinkling of a star
W/m2. The intensity after the second polarizer (D) visibility of sun for some time after the
will be 16 cos2 W/m2. The intensity after the sunset
third polarizer can be written as 3 = (16 cos2 ) Sol. [A,B,C,D]
cos2 (90 ) since the angle between the axes of All the phenomena re due to formation of layers
the second and the third polarizers is (90 ). This of atomospheric air with different densities and
gives on simplification, hence refractive indices.
3
sin (2) = 2q = 60 = 30. Q.43 The graph shows the displacement of a body
2
as a function of time. Which of the following
Q.39 Two soap bubbles of radii 2r and 3r are in is / are the conclusion ?
contact with each other. The radius of curvature
of the interface between the bubbles is -
(A) 2 r (B) 6 r (C) 3 r (D) r x
Sol. [B]
Excess pressure difference across the interface is
4T 4T 4T 4T
= which must be where R is
2r 3r 6r R
o t
the radius of curvature at the interface. This gives
R = 6r.
(A) The graph represents motion with constant
velocity
Q.40 A radioactive element X converts into another
(B) The graph represents accelerated motion
stable element Y. Half life of X is 3 hrs.
(C) The body comes to rest after a long time
Initially only nuclei of X are present. After
(D) The graph represents a retarded motion
time t, the ratio of number of nuclei of X to that Sol. [C, D]
of Y is found to be 1 : 8. Therefore, Slope of the curve at a point is the velocity which
(A) t = 9 hrs is decreasing in this case and hence the body is
(B) t = 6hrs decelerating. The graph is rising exponentially
(C) t = 7.5 hrs and therefore the body will take a long time to
(D) t is between 6 hrs and 9 hrs come to rest.
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Q.44 A transistor is connected in common emitter Sol. [A, B, C]

mode. The collector supply is 10 volt and Since in case of a resistor the voltage and the
voltage drop across resistor of 1 k in the current are in phase, option (d) is not possible.
collector circuit is 0.5 volt. If the current gain is Due to reactive component capacitor other
is 49, then options given are possible.
(A) the base current is 50 A
Q.47 A person is sitting in a moving train and is
(B) current gain is 0.98.
facing the engine. He tosses up a coin which
(C) the emitter current is about 510 A
(D) the base current is 10 A falls behind him. He concludes that the train is
Sol. [B, C] moving -
0.5 (A) forward with increasing speed
The collector current is obviously = 0.5 (B) forward with decreasing speed
1000
mA. use the standard relations for the current (C) backward with increasing speed
gains , and the relation between them (D) backward with decreasing speed
Sol. [A, D]
= . Also note that IE = IB + IC.
1 Only in case of forward acceleration and
Q.45 The variation of gravitational field intensity backward deceleration is the given observation
with distance from the centre of a body is possible.
shown in the graph from which one can
conclude that Q.48 For an LCR circuit
A
B
Eg
D
Eg
O
4
(A) A and B represent R and Z respectively
r
O R1 R R2 (B) A and B represent Z and R respectively
(C) A, B, C and D represent Z, X1, R and XC
respectively
(A) variation of gravitational field intensity is (D) for = , the phase difference between
due to the spherical mass body of radius R current and voltage becomes zero
(B) Eg r for r < R Sol. [C, D]
(C) the separation of two points R1 and R2 is
Note that R is independent of , XL directly
9R/4
(D) the separation of two points R1 and R2 is proportional to and XC inversely proportional
R/4 to . Again Z has a maximum or a minimum
Sol. [A, B] value at = at which the voltage and the
Refer to any standard book. current are in phase.
Q.49 A furnace has a two layered wall as shown
Q.46 When an alternating current flows through a
circuit consisting of a resistor in series with a schematically. Each layer has the same area of
capacitor, during the cycle at some instant it is cross section. The temperature at the
possible to have - interface of two layers can be reduced by
(A) voltage across the circuit zero but current li l0
through it not zero inner outer
(B) current through the circuit zero but the layer layer
voltage across it not zero
(C) current through the capacitor not zero but 800C 80C
ki k0
the voltage across it zero
(D) current through the resistor not zero but the
voltage across it zero C
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(A) increasing the thermal conductivity of outer PART B Marks : 60

layer * All questions are compulsory.
(B) decreasing the thermal conductivity of * All questions carry equal marks
inner layer Q.51 Assume that a constant power P is supplied to
(C) by increasing the thickness of inner layer an electric train and it is fully used in
(D) by decreasing the thickness of outer layer accelerating the train. Obtain relation giving
Sol. [A, B, C, D] the velocity of the train and distance traveled
800 80 by it as functions of time.
Rate of heat flow H = which
l1 l0 P

+ Sol. Power P = constant, therefore P = Fv F =
v
K 1A K 0 A
800 dv P
is also equal to . Using these two m = . Integrating this we get
l1 dt v

K 1A 2P dx
v= t . Writing the velocity v as and
720 m dt
relations we get, = 800 . Thus further integrating, we get the expression for the
K1 l0
1 +
2 2P 2 3
K 0 l1 distance x = t .
one can reduce the temperature at the interface by 3 m
any of the four options given.
Q.52 A block of mass 1.5 kg rests on a rough
Q.50 Simple pendulums P1 and P2 have lengths horizontal surface. A horizontal force applied
l1 = 80 cm and l2 = 100 cm respectively. The to the block increases uniformly from 0 to 15
bobs are of masses m1 and m2. Initially both are N in 5 second. Determine velocity and
at rest in equilibrium position. If each of the displacement of the block after 5 second. Use
bobs is given a displacement of 2 cm, the work s = 0.6 and k = 0.5 and g = 10 m/s2.
done is W1 and W2 respectively. Then Sol. With usual notation, Fs = sN = 9N and
(A) W1 > W2 if m1 = m2 Fk = kN = 7.5 N. Applied force rises to Fs = 9 N
(B) W1 < W2 if m1 = m2 at t = 3s. Therefore, for t 3 s, v = 0 and s = 0.
m 5 For t 3 s, net force on the block is (3 t 7.5),
(C) W1 = W2 if 1 = dv dv
m2 4 that is m = 3t 7.5 = 2t 5
dt dt
m1 4
(D) W1 = W2 if = v = t2 5t + A. Here m = 1.5 kg. Now, at t = 3 s, v
m2 5 = 0 , gives A = 6. With this we get for t 3 s, v =
Sol. [A, D] t2 5t + 6. Therefore, at t = 5 s, v = 6 m/s. From
With usual notation, the height through which the ds
the equation for v, we get = t2 5t + 6 s =
dt
bob falls is h = l(1 cos) = l 2 sin 2 =
2 t 3 5t 2
+ 6t + B. Again at t = 3 s, s = 0, giving
2 3 2
2l since is small. Therefore, we can write

4 9
B = . With this we get,
2 2
l 2 l a a2
h= = = . Thus, the work done W t 3 5t 2 9
2 2 l 2l s = + 6t . Hence at t = 5 s,
3 2 2
mga 2 1 14
= P.E. = mgh = W s= = 4.67 m.
2l l 3
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Q.53 A tower used for power transmission leaks a Sol. Refer to the figure. With usual notation, we have
current 1 into the ground. Assume that the 1 2qV mv 2
mv 2 = qV v = . Again, =
current spreads uniformly (hemispherically) 2 m R
into the ground. Let p be the resistivity of the mv
qvB R = . Eliminating v from the two
ground and r be the distance from the centre of qB
the tower (assumed to be rod). The lower end
1 2mV
of the rod is spherical with radius b. Determine relations, we get R = . Now, sin =
B q
(1) current density as a function of r, (2)
magnitude of electric field at a distance r. and l q
= lB . Substituting the values gives
(3) potential difference between the lower end R 2mV
of the rod and a point distance r. 1
sin = = 30
2
tower O

R
b r inside

ground R
l
r r
Sol. Use I = J dA where current density vector J
v
is parallel to the area element dA of the q
hemispherical surface. When integrated, the area
comes out to be 2r2. This gives the current
Q.55 A thin planoconvex lens of focal length f is cut
I
density directed radially outward at any along the axis into two halves. The two halves
2r 2 are placed at a distance d from each other as
point. Using microscopic form of Ohm's law J = E shown. The images formed by the two halves
where s is the conductivity, we get the magnitude of lie in the same plane. The distance between the
J I object plane and the image plane is 1.8 m. The
electric field E = = where we have used magnification produced by one of the halves is
2r 2 2. Determine f, d and the magnification
J produced by the other half.
= . Now, to determine the potential
Sol. Obviously L1 forms an image with magnification
dV v
difference we use the relation Er = dV 2 = 1 so that v1 = 2u1. Again u1 + v1 = 1.8 m
dr u1
giving u1 = 0.6 m and v1 = 1.2 m. Using lens
= Edr . Substituting the value of E and
formula we get f = 0.4 m. Now, for lens L2, u2 =
integrating between the limits b and r, we get the d + 0.6 and v2 = 1.2 d. Using these values and
also f = 0.4, we get d (d 0.6) = 0 or d = 0.6 m.
I 1 1 Further the magnification produced by L2 is
potential difference =
2 r b 0.6 1
= .
1.2 2
Q.54 An alpha particle is accelerated through a
potential difference of 10 kV. Then it enters object d image
into a region of transverse magnetic field of plane plane
induction 0.10 T extended upto a distance of
0.10 m. Determine the angle through which the L1 L2
alpha particle deviates. (mass of the alpha
particle = 6.4 1027 kg)
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PHYSICS NSEP 2010-2011 EXAMINATION CAREER POINT

INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS

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