JEE (Main) 2017 Questions

with Solutions Physics

1. A particle is executing simple harmonic motion 4. The following observation were taken for
with a time period T. At time t = 0, it is at its determining surface tension T of water by capillary
position of equilibrium. The kinetic energy-time method:
graph of the particle will look like Diameter of capillary D = 1.25 ×10–2 m
(a) KE raise of water, h = 1.45 × 10–2 m
Using g = 9.80 m/s2 and the simplified relation
0
T T t rgh
2 T= × 103 N/m, the possible error in surface
2
(b) KE tension is closest to:
(a) 2.4% (b) 10%
0 T t
T T (c) 0.15% (d) 15%
4 2
(c) 5. In amplitude modulation, sinusoidal carrier
KE
frequency used is denoted by wc and the signle
0 2T t
frequency is denoted by wm. The bandwidth (Dwm)
T T
2 of the signal is such the Dwm << wc. Which of
(d) the following frequencies is not contained in the
KE
modulated wave?
0
T t (a) wm + wc (b) wc – wm
(c) wm (d) wc
2. The temperature of an open room of volume
30 m3 increases from 17°C to 27°C due to 6. A diverging lens with magnitude of focal length
sunshine. The atmospheric pressure in the room 25 cm is placed at a distance of 15 cm from a
remains 1×105 Pa. If ni and nf are the number of converging lens of magnitude of focal length 20
molecules in the room before and after heating, cm. A beam of parallel light falls on the diverging
then wf – ni will be: lens. The final image formed is:
(a) 2.5 × 1025 (b) –2.5 × 1025 (a) real and at a distance of 40 cm from the
23 divergent lens
(c) –1.61 × 10 (d) 1.38 × 1223
(b) real and at a distance of 6 cm from the
3. Which of the following statements is false? convergent lens
(a) A rheostat can be used as a potential divider (c) real and at a distance of 40 cm from
(b) Kirchhoff’s second law represents energy convergent lens
conservation (d) virtual and at a distance of 40 cm from
(c) Wheatstone bridge is the most sensitive when convergent lens
all the four resistances are of the same order
7. The moment of inertia of a uniform cylinder
of magnitude.
of length l and radius R about its perpendicular
(d) In a balanced Wheatstone bridge if the cell
bisector is I. What is the ratio l/R such that the
and the galvanometer are exchanged, the null
moment of inertia is minimum?
point is disturbed.

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3 12. Cp and Cv are specific heats at constant pressure
(a) 1 (b) and constant volume respectively. It is observed
2
3 3
(c) (d)
2 2
8. An electron beam is accelerated by a potential
difference V to hit a metallic target to produce
X-rays. It produces continuous as well as
characteristic X-rays. If lmin is the smallest
possible wavelength of X-ray in the spectrum,
the variation of log lmin with log V is correctly
represented in:
(a) log lmin
log V
(b) log lmin
log V
(c) log lmin
log V
(d) log lmin
log V
9. A radioactive nucleus A with a half life T, decays
into a nucleus B. At t = 0, there is no nucleus B.
At sometime t, the ratio of the number of B to
that of A is 0.3. Then, t is given by:
T (a) 2.535 × 103W (b) 4.005 × 103W
(a) t = T log(1.3) (b) t=
log(1.3)
T log 2 log1.3
(c) t = (d)
t =T
2log1.3 log 2
10. An electric dipole has a fixed dipole moment
p, which makes angle θ with respect to x-axis.
When subjected to an electric field E1 = Eiˆ , it
experiences a torque T1 = τ kˆ . When subjected

to another electric field E2 = 3E ˆj it experiences
torque T2 = T1 . The angle θ is:
(a) 60° (b) 90°
(c) 30° (d) 45°
11. In a common emitter amplifier circuit using an
n-p-n transistor, the phase difference between the
input and the output voltages will be:
(a) 135° (b) 180°
(c) 45° (d) 90°
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that
Cp – Cv = a for hydrogen gas
Cp – Cv = b for nitrogen gas
The correct relation between a and b is
(a) a = 14 b (b) a = 28 b
(c) a = 1 b (d)
a=b
14
13. A copper ball of mass 100 gm is at a temperature
T. It is dropped in a copper calorimeter of mass
100 gm, filled with 170 gm of water at room
temperature. Subsequently, the temperature of the
system is found to be 75°C. T is given by: (Given:
room temperature = 30° C, specific heat of copper
= 0.1cal/gm°C
(a) 1250°C (b) 825°C
(c) 800°C (d) 885°C
14. A body of mass m = 10–2 kg is moving in a
medium and experiences a frictional force F =
–kv2. Its initial speed is v0 = 10 ms–1. If, after
1 2
10 s, its energy is mv0 , the value of k will be:
8
(a) 10–4kg m–1 (b) 10–4kg m–1s–1
(c) 10–3kg m–1 (d) 10–3kg s–1
15. When a current of 5 mA is passed through a
galvanometer having a coil of resistance 15Ω,
it shows full scale deflection. The value of the
resistance to be put in series with the galvanometer
to convert it into to voltmeter of range 0–10V is
3
(c) 1.985 × 10 W (d) 2.045 × 103W
16. A slender uniform rod of mass M and length l is
pivoted at one end so that it can rotate in a vertical
plane (see figure). There is negligible friction at
pivot. The free end is held vertically above the
pivot and then released. The angular acceleration
of the rod when it makes and angle θ with the
vertical is:
z
q
x
3g 2g
(a) cos θ (b) cos θ
2l 3l
(c) 3g sin θ (d)
2g
sin θ
2l 3l
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17. Some energy levels of a molecule are shown 22. The variation of acceleration due to gravity g
in the figure. The ratio of the wavelengths with distance d from centre of the earth is best
r = λ1/l2, is given by: represented by (R = Earth’s radius)
–E
(a) g (b) g
l2
4
– E
3 l1
–2E O O R d
R d
–3E
(c) g (d) g
(a) r = 3 (b)
r=
1
4 3

(c) r = 4 (d)
r=
2
O d
O R d
3 3
18. A man grows into a giant such that his linear 23. In the given circuit the current in each resistance
dimensions increase by a factor of 9. Assuming is:
that his density remains same, the stress in the leg 2V 2V 2V
will change by a factor of:
(a) 81 (b) 1
81 1W 1W
1W
(c) 9 (d) 1
9
2V 2V 2V
19. In a coil of resistance 100 Ω, a current is induced
by changing the magnetic flux through it as shown (a) 0.5 A (b) 0 A
in the figure. The magnitude of change in flux (c) 1 A (d) 0.25 A
through the coil is: 24. A particle A of mass m and initial velocity v
10 collides with a particle B of mass m which is
Current
2
(amp.) at rest. The collision is head on, and elastic. The
ratio of the de-Broglie wavelengths λA to λB after
the collision is:
Time 0.5 s λ 2 λA 1
(a) 250 Wb (b) 275 Wb (a) A = (b) =
λB 3 λB 2
(c) 200 Wb (d) 225 Wb
λA 1 λA
20. In a Young’s double slit exper4iment, slits are (c) = (d) =2
λB 3 λB
separated by 0.5 mm, and the screen is placed
150 cm away. A beam of light consisting of 25. An external pressure P is applied on a cube at 0°C
tow wavelengths, 650  nm and 520  nm, is used so that it is equally compressed from all sides. K is
to obtain interference fringes on the screen. The the bulk modules of the material of the cube and
least distance from the common central maximum α is its coefficient of linear expansion. Suppose
to the point where the bright fringes due to both we want to bring the cube to its original size by
the wavelengths coincide is heating. The temperature should be raised by:
(a) 9.75 mm (b) 15.6 mm 3α
(a) (b)
3PKα
(c) 1.56 mm (d) 7.8 mm PK
P P
21. A magnetic needle of magnetic moment 6.7 × (c) (d)
10–2 Am2 and moment of inertia 7.5 × 10–6 3αK αK
kg  m2 is performing simple harmonic oscillation 26. A time dependent force F = 6t acts on a particle
in a magnetic field of 0.01 T. Time taken for 10 of mass 1 kg. If the particle starts from rest, the
complete oscillations is: work done by the force during the first 1 sec. will
be:
(a) 6.98 s (b) 8.76 s
(c) 6.65 s (d) 8.89 s (a) 9 J (b) 18 J
(c) 4.5 J (d) 22 J

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27. An observer is moving with half the speed of light
towards a stationary microwave source emitting
waves at frequency 10 GHz. What is the frequency
of the microwave measured by the observer?
(speed of light = 3 × 108 ms–1)
(a) 17.3 GHz (b) 15.3 GHz
(c) 10.1 GHz (d) 12.1 GHz
28. In the given circuit diagram when the current
reaches steady state in the circuit, the charge on
the capacitor of capacitance C will be:
E r
r1
16. (c) 17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (a) 20. (d)
21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (d) 25. (c)
26. (c) 27. (a) 28. (a) 29. (b) 30. (a)
Solutions
The displacement of a particle executing simple
1.
harmonic motion is given by
x = A sin(ωt + φ) (1)
Since the particle is at the equilibrium position
(x = 0) at time t = 0, it follows from Eq. (1) that
f = 0

C Hence,
r2

x = A sin(ωt )
The kinetic energy of the particles is
r2 r1
(a) CE CE
(b) 1
(r + r2 ) (r1 + r )
KE = mv 2
2
r1
(c) CE (d) CE 1  dx 
2

(r2 + r ) = m 
2  dt 
29. A capacitance of 2mF is required in an electrical
circuit across a potential difference of 1.0 kV. 1
= mA2 ω2 cos 2 (ωt )
A large number of 1mF capacitors are available 2
which can withstand a potential difference of or, KE = E0 cos 2 (ωt ) (2)
not more than 300V. The minimum number of
capacitors required to achieve that is: where E0 = 1 mA2 ω2
2
(a) 24 (b) 32 It follows from Eq. (2) that KE is maximum = E0
(c) 2 (d) 16
when cos 2 (ωt ) = +1
30. A body is thrown vertically upwards. Which one
of the following graphs correctly represents the or, cos(ωt ) = ±1
velocity vs time? ⇒ wt = 0, π, 2π, 3π. … etc
(a) (b)
v 2πt
v or = 0, π, 2π, 3π. … etc
T
T 3T
t t or t = 0, , T, , … etc
2 2
KE is zero when
(c) (d) 2
cos (ωt ) = 0
v v
or cos(ωt ) = 0
t t
 2πt 
or cos  =0
 T 
π 3π 5π
Answers or, 2πt = , , , … etc
T 2 2 2
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (c)
or t = T , 3T , 5T , … etc
6. (c) 7. (d) 8. (c) 9. (d) 10. (a) 4 4 4
So, the graph of KE vs t is as shown in the
11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15. (c) following figure

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KE We get
E0 I1 R1 + I g G − I 2 R2 = 0 (1)
0
T T 3T T 5T t and ( I1 − I g ) R3 − ( I 2 + I g ) R4 − I g G = 0 (2)
4 2 2 2
When no current flow through the galvanometer
Hence the correct choice is (b). (Ig = 0), the bridge is balanced. Putting Ig = 0 in
Eqs. (1) and (2), we have
2. If N is the number of moles of a gas, then the
number of molecules is I1 R2
I1R1 − I 2 R2 = 0 ⇒ = (3)
I 2 R1
n = N × Avogadro number = N × 6.023 × 1023

I1 R4
Given Ti = 290 K and Tf = 300 K. Assuming that and I1R3 − I 2 R4 = 0 ⇒ = (4)
the gas in the room is an ideal gas, then I 2 R3

Equations (3) and (4) give

0 0 = N i RTi (1)
PV
and R2 R4 R R
0 0 = N f RT f (2)
PV = ⇒ 1 = 3 (5)
R1 R3 R2 R4
where P0 = 1× 105 Pa and V0 = 30 m3 . From Eq. (1) When the cell E and galvanometer G are
and (2) we have interchanged the bridge is shown in the following
PV PV figure.
and N f =
0 0
Ni = 0 0
B
RTi RT f
I1 I2
PV  1 1  R1
Therefore, N i − N f = 0 0  −  I
R3
R  Ti T f 
A C
PV  1 1  23 I1 – Ig
E
\ n f − ni = 0 0  −  × 6.023 × 10
R  T f Ti  R4
R2
Ig I2 + Ig
(1× 105 ) × 30  1 1  23
= × −  × (6.023 × 10 )
8.3  300 290  D
25 F G E
= –2.5 ×10 molecules
So the correct choice is (b). Applying Kirchhoff’s loop rule to loops ABCEFA
and AFECDA, we get
3. The following figure shows a normal Wheatstone
bridge. − I1 R1 + I 2 R3 − I g G = 0 (6)
B and ( I1 − I g ) R2 − ( I 2 + I g ) R4 − I g G = 0 (7)
I1 – Ig
Putting Ig = 0 in Eqs. (6) and (7) we have
R1 R3
Ig I1 R3
− I1R1 + I 2 R3 = 0 ⇒ = (8)
I1 I 2 R1
A C
G I1 R4
and I1R2 − I 2 R4 = 0 ⇒ = (9)
I2 I 2 R2
R2 R4

I
Equation (8) and (9) give
R3 R4 R R
I2 + Ig = ⇒ 1 = 3 (10)
D R1 R2 R2 R4
F E
E The balance condition (5) and (10) are the same.
Hence statement (d) is false. Statement (a), (b)
Applying Kirchhoff’s loop rule to loops ABDA and (c) are true.
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rhg Dhg (∵ D = 2r ) 1 1 1
T=
4. × 103 = × 103  − =
2 4 v −40 20
The fractional error in T is
⇒ = − 1 = 1
1 1
∆T ∆D ∆h ∆g v 20 40 40
= + +
T D h g ⇒ v = +40 cm
It is given that g = 9.8 ms–2 (fixed). Hence Dg = 0 The plus sign shows that the final image I is real
Therefore, and is formed at a distance of 40 cm to the right
∆T ∆D ∆h of the convex lens. So the correct option is (c).
= +
T D h 7. The moment of inertia of the cylinder about its
perpendicular bisector is
It follows from the given measurements that
2 2
∆D = 0.01×10–2 m and Dh = 0.01 × 10–2m. I = Ml + MR
therefore 12 4
 2 
∆T 0.01× 10−2 0.01× 10−2
= + or I = M  l + R 2  (1)
T 1.25 × 10
−2
1.45 × 10−2 4 3 
0.01 0.01 If ρ is the density of the cylinder, its mass is
= +
1.25 1.45 M = pR2lr
Percentage error in T is M
⇒ R 2 =
πlρ
∆T 0.01 0.01
× 100 = × 100 + × 100 Using this in Eq. (1) we get
T 1.25 1.15
M  l2 M 
= 0.8 + 0.689 I=  + 
4  3 πlρ 
= 1.489
 1.5% dI
I will be maximum or minimum if
=0.
dl
So the correct choice is (d). Differentiating I will respect of l and setting
5. Refer to NCERT book page no. 526. The amplitude dI
= 0 , we have
modulated wave contains the frequencies wc, dl
wc – wm and wc + wm; it does not contain the M  2l M 
frequency wm. Hence the correction option is (c). 0=  − 
4  3 πl 2 ρ 

6. Refer to the following figure.
2l M

⇒ − = 0  (2)
3 πl 2 ρ
Now, πl 2 Rρ = M . Putting this in Eq. (2) we get
I1
I
2l R 2
− =0
25 cm
3 l
15 cm 40 cm

⇒ l2 3 ⇒ l = 3
=
R2 2 R 2
A parallel beam of light falling on a concave lens 2
forms a virtual image I1 at its focus which is to I is maximum if d I < 0 . It is easy to check that

the left of this lens. This image I, acts as a virtual dl 2
object for the convex. The object distance for
2
d I l 3
is negative if = . So the correct option
the convex lens is u = – (25 + 15) = – 40cm and dl 2
R 2
f = +20 cm. Using these in the lens formula is (c).
1 1 1
− = , we have
v u f

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8. X=rays are produced when a beam of fast 10. Refer to the following figure.
moving electrons hits a metal target. An electron y
accelerated by a potential difference V acquires
energy eV where e is the magnitude of the charge
of the electron. It the whole of this energy is →
py →
p
used up, a photon of maximum frequency nmax
q
is produced. The energy of this photon is hnmax. O → x
px
From c = nλ, the wavelength of the photon is
minimum (=lmin) when ν is maximum (=nmax) thus 
p = px iˆ + p y ˆj
hν max = eV
 
We know that t orque = p × E
hc 

⇒ = eV ∴ T1 = ( px iˆ + p y ˆj ) × Eiˆ = − p y kE
ˆ
λ min


⇒
 hc
λ min = 
 k
 =  (1)
( ) ˆ
T2 = px iˆ + p y ˆj × 3E ˆj = 3 px kE
 eV  V It is given that
 
where, k = kc . Taking logarithm of Eq. (1), we T2 = −T1
e
have
log ( λ min ) = − log V + log k (2)
ˆ = − − p kE
∴ 3 px kE y
ˆ ( )
py
From Eq. (2) it is clear that the graph of log (lmin)
⇒ = 3
px
versus log V is a straight line with negative slope
(= –1) and a positive intercept log k. So the correct ⇒ tan θ = 3 ⇒ θ = 60°
choice is (c).
So the correct option is (a).
NB
9. It is given that at time t, = 0.3 ⇒ N B = 0.3 N A . 11. In a common emitter amplifier circuit the input
NA
and output voltages are out of phase by a angle of
Therefore, the total number of nuclei at time t is 180° a shown in the following wave form graphs.
N A + N B = N A + 0.3 N A = 1.3 N A

Input
We know that voltage
0 t
N A = 1.3 N Ae −λt T T
2
1

⇒ = e −λt
1.3
Output

⇒ – ln(1.3) = −λt voltage
T
0 t
ln(1.3) T

⇒ t=
λ 2

Now λ = ln 2
T During the positive half cycle of the input voltage,
the output voltage is negative and vice versa. So
ln(1.3)
Therefore, t = T the correct choice is (b).
ln(2)
12. For an ideal gas,
So the correct choice is (d).
C ′p − Cv′ = R

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where C ′p and Cv′ are the molar specific heats 1 1 kt

⇒ − =
at constant pressure and constant volume v v0 m
respectively. Now, the specific heart C of a gas
1 1 k × 10
= molar specific heat . For hydrogen gas molar
⇒ − =
5 10 10−2
molar mass
mass = 2 and for nitrogen molar mass = 28. So 1

⇒ = k × 103
10
For hydrogen C p − Cv = R ⇒ k = 10–4 kg m–1

2
R SI unit of F
For nitrogen C p − Cv = The SI unit of k =
28 SI unit of v 2
Comparing with given relation in the question, we
kg m s −2
R
have a = and b = R . So a = 14 or a = 14b. = = kg m–1
m 2s −2
2 28 b
Thus the correct option is (a). So the correct option is (a).

13. Heat is ained by the calorimeter and the water 15. Current for full scale deflection (Ig) = 5 mA =
filled in it and heat is lost by the copper ball. 5 × 10–3A. Galvanometer resistance (G) = 15Ω.
Specific heat of water = 1 cal/g°C The required resistance is

Heat gained V
R= −G
Ig
= 100 × 0.1 × (75 – 30) + 170 × 1 × (75 – 30)
= 450 + 7650 = 8100 cal 10
= − 15
5 × 10−3
Heat lost
= 2000 – 15 = 1985 W
= 100 ×0.1 × (T – 75)
So, the correct option is (c)
= (10T – 750) cal
16. The entire mass of the rod can be assumed to be
Now, heat gained = heat lost. Therefore, at its centre of mass. For a uniform rod the centre
8100 = 10T –750 of mass is its centre C (see the following figure)
l
⇒ T = 885°C, which is choice (d)
so that OC =
2
14. Let v be the speed of the ball at t = 10s. Its kinetic z
1
energy at t = 10 s is mv 2 . It is given that
2 C
1 2 1 2
mv = mv0 q
2 8 q
O A
v02 v 10 ms −1 x
–1

⇒ v 2 = ⇒v= 0 = = 5 ms F = Mg
4 2 2
Frictional force F = –kv2. Now F = ma = m dv . The axis of rotation passes through O and is
Hence dt perpendicular to the x-z plane. Now torque about
O is
dv
m = − kv 2
dt τ = force × perpendicular distance of the line of
application of force from the axis of rotation
dv kdt

⇒ 2 =− = F ×OA = F × OC sin θ
v m
l
dv k
v t or τ = Mg × sin θ
⇒ ∫ 2 = − ∫ dt
2
v0
v m 0 The moment of inertia of the rod about the axis
v
of rotation is
1 k t kt
⇒ −
=− t0 =− Ml 2
v v0 m m I=
3

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Now, τ = Iα = –2.5 + 5 = 2.5 coulomb

Now change in magnetic flux is given by
Mgl sin θ ml 2

⇒ = ×α ∆φ = qR
2 3
3 g sin θ = 2.5 × 100 = 250 Wb,

⇒ α= , which is choice (c).
2 l
which is choice (a).
hc
17. Change in energy = hν = or ∆E = hc Note: The value of q can also be obtained as

λ λ
follows.
For transition λ11 , ∆E = − E − (−2 E ) = E . Hence
q = ∫ Idt
hc hc = Area under the I – t graph
E = ⇒ λ1 =  (1)
λ1 E
1
= × 10 × 0.5 = 2.5 coulomb
4E  E
For transition λ 2 , ∆E = − E −  −  = . Hence
2
 3  3 20. Let m th bright fringe of wavelength lm and
E hc 3hc nth bright fringe of wavelength ln coincide at a
= ⇒ λ2 = (2) distance y from the central maximum, then
3 λ2 E
mλ m D nλ n D
From Eqs. (1) and (2) we find that y= =
1 d d
λ 1
1 = or r =
λ2 3 3 m λ n 520 4

⇒ = = =
n λ m 650 5
So the correct choice is (b).
The least integral values of m and n which satisfy
Force mg V ρg
18. Stress = = = this condition are n = 4 and m = 5, i.e. 4th bright
area A A fringe of 650 nm coincides with 5th bright fringe
Where V is the volume and ρ is the density. If the of 520 nm. The smallest value of y at which this
linear dimension of a body is L. Then its volume happens is
V ∝ L3 and its area A ∝ L2 . Hence
nλ m D
ymin =
L3ρg d
Stress ∝ 2 ∝ Lρg
L
Since ρ remains unchanged, stress ∝ L . Hence, if 4 × (650 × 10−9 ) × 1.5
=
L increases by a factor of 9, the stress will also 0.5 × 10−3
increases by a factor of 9. So the correct choice = 7.8 × 10–3 m = 7.8 mm,
is (c).
which is choice (d).
19. From the given I – t graph, it is clear that
21. Given I = 7.5 × 10–6 kgm2, M = 6.7 × 10–2 Am2
the slope is m = − 10 = −20 As–1 and intercept and B = 0.01 T.
0.5
c = 10A. Therefore, the equation of the straight The time period of oscillations (i.e. time for one
line graph is oscillation) is
I = (–20t + 10) ampere I
T = 2π
Induced charge is MB

q = ∫ Idt 7.5 × 10−6

= 2 × 3.14 ×
6.7 × 10−2 × 0.01
t = 0.5 s
= 0.665 s
= ∫ (−20t + 10)dt
t =0 ∴ Time for 10 oscillations = 10T = 6.65s. so, the
= −10t
2 0.5 0.5
+ 10t 0 correct choice is (c).
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22. At a point at a distance d inside the earth from h

the centre of the earth, g is given by de-Broglie wavelengths of the particle are λ1 = p
1
h
GMd λ
and 2 = i.e.
g= p2
R3
h 2h
h λ = =
where M is the mass of the earth. So g varies λ1 = and 2 m mv
mv1 v2 2
linearly with d for (d < R) 2
For a point at a distance d outside the earth from λ1 v2 4v 1 3
∴ = = × × =2
the centre of the earth, g is given by λ 2 2v1 3 2 v
GM So the correct option is (d).
g=
d2
25. Let V be the original volume of the cube at 0°C.
So g ∝ 12 for (d > R). Hence the correct option The decrease in volume under external pressure
d P is
is (b).
VP
∆V = (1)
23. From the given circuit, it is clear that the potential K
difference across each resistance = 2V – 2V = zero. Let DT be the increase in its temperature to
Hence the current in each resistance is zero. So compensate for this increase in volume, then
the correct option is (b). ∆V = γV ∆T = 3αV ∆T  (2)
24. Refer to the following figure. where γ is the coefficient of cubical expansion
m m which is equal to 3α. Equating (1) and (2)
m/2 m/2
VP
v v1 v2 = 3αV ∆T
K
at rest
Before collision After collision
⇒ P , which is option (c).
∆T =
3αK
Conservation of linear momentum gives dv
26. Given F = 6t also F = ma = m . Therefore
dt
m m dv
mv + × 0 = mv1 + v2 m = 6t
2 2 dt

⇒ 2v = 2v1 + v2 ⇒ v2 = 2(v − v1 )  (1) dv 6t

⇒ =
Since the collision is elastic, kinetic energy is also dt m
conserved. 6tdt

⇒ dv =
2 m
1 2 1 1m 
mv + 0 = mv12 +  v2  v
6
1s
2 2 2 2 
⇒ ∫ dv = m ∫ tdt

⇒ 2v 2 = 2v12 + v22 (2) 0 0

1s
Using (1) and (2), we have v 6 t2

⇒ v0 =
m 2
2v 2 = 2v12 + 4(v − v1 ) 2 0

2
6 (1) 3 3

⇒ v 2 − 4vv1 + 3v12 = 0
⇒ v= = = = 3 ms–1 (∵ m = 2kg )
m 2 m 1

⇒ v 2 − 3vv1 − vv1 + 3v12 = 0 From work energy theorem

⇒ v(v − 3v1 ) − v1 (v − 3v1 ) = 0 Work done = change in kinetic energy
⇒ v = v1 and v = 3v1 1 2
= mv − 0
v 2
Since v = v1 is not possible, v = 3v1 or v1 =
3 1 2
= × 1× 3
4v 2
Using this in Eq. (2) we get v2 =
3 = 4.5 J
So the correct choice is (c).

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27. The apparent frequency measured by the observer Now potential difference across the capacitor =
is Vef.. The charge on the capacitor is
v CEr2 , which is choice (a).
1+ Q = CVef =
c r + r2
νa = ν ×
v
1− 29. Capacitance of each capacitor is C = 1µF. Some
c
of these capacitors are connected in series and
where c = speed of microwaves = speed of light some of these series combinations are connected
in parallel. Since each capacitor has the same
c capacitance, and since each capacitor can
v = speed of the source = (given)
2 withstand a maximum potential difference of
ν = actual frequency of microwaves = 10 GHz
300V the minimum number of capacitors that are
(given)
connected in series is 4. Each capacitor then will
1 1000V
1+ have a voltage of = 250V which is safe.

∴ ν a = 10 GHz × 2 = 17.3 GHz 4
1 The equivalent capacitance of these 4 capacitors
1−
2 connected in series is
So the correct option is (a). C 1µF 1
C1 = = = µF
4 4 4
28. Refer to the following figure
E r Let n such series combination be connected in
a b parallel. The total capacitance of the network is
n
r1 µF . This capacitance is required to be 2µF.
c d 4
C Thus
e f n ⇒ n = 2 × 4 = 8
µF = 2µF
r2 4
In the steady state (i.e. when the capacitor is fully Thus 8 parallel combinations of 4 series capacitors
charged) no current flows through the branch cd of are required. Therefore, minimum number of
the circuit. Hence the potential difference between capacitors required = 8 × 4 = 32. So the correct
ef = potential difference between cd. The circuit option is (b).
reduces to 30. Velocity v at any instant of time t is given by
r
E
b v = u + at
a
where u is the initial velocity. For body thrown
vertically upwards, u and v are positive but a =
–g. So
e f v = − gt + u
r2
Hence the graph of v versus t is a straight line with
Current flowing in the circuit in the steady state a negative slope (= –g) and a positive intercept
is (+u). so the correct option is (a). as shown in the
E following figure.
I =
r + r2
Potential difference between ef is v
Er2 u
Vef = Ir2 =
r + r2

O t

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