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Solutions
18 MARCH SHIFT-II PHYSICS
1. (a) Statement (A) Magnetic monopoles do not exist, they always 4. (d) Given, the charge on the proton, q p = + e
exist in pairs as South and North poles but electric monopoles exist.
The charge on the alpha particles, q α = + 2 e
So, statement A is incorrect.
The expression of the radius of the orbit,
Statement (B) In solenoid have a both ends, so magnetic field lines
mv
cannot be confined. Inside the solenoids, the magnetic field lines are r =
parallel to the length of the conductor. So, statement B is incorrect. qB
p
Statement (C) In toroid has no ends. It is closed loop conductor, so ⇒ r = (Q p = mv )
the magnetic field lines are completely confined. So, the statement C qB
is correct. rp p q
Q = p × α
Statement (D) Inside the bar magnet, the magnetic field lines are rα qp pα
parallel. So, the statement D is incorrect.
2 +2 e p p  rp 2 
Statement (E) Magnetic susceptibility of the diamagnetic material is ⇒ = × Q r = 1 
–1. So, the statement E is correct. 1 +e pα  α 
Hence, the correct statements are C and E. pp
⇒ =1
pα
2. (a) The mass m1 is moving with speed u1 initially and mass m2 is at
rest. After the collision, the mass m1 and m2 move with speed v in Since, kinetic energy and momentum are related as
opposite directions. p2
K=
2m
u1 u2=0
Kp p 2m K m 4 mp
∴ = p 2α ⇒ p = α =
Kα mP p α Kα mp mp
m1 m2 Kp 4
⇒ =
Before collision Kα 1

v1=–v v2=v
5. (c) Electric field, magnetic field and the direction of wave
propagation are mutually perpendicular to each other.
For electromagnetic waves,
m1 m2 E×B = c
The direction of wave propagation is in along + y-direction.
After collision
Therefore, the possible direction of electric field and magnetic field
Using the law of conservation of linear momentum, are (Ex , Bz ) and (Ez , Bx).
m1u1 + m2u 2 = m1v1 + m2v 2
6. (c) The uniform wire whose mass is M and length is L and bent into
⇒ m1u1 + m2 ( 0) = m1 ( −v ) + m2v a semicircle of radius r.
⇒ m1u1 = ( − m1 + m2 )v …(i) The length of the semicircle wire, L = πr
Since, the collision is elastic because they move with same speed L
after the collision. Hence, coefficient of restitution, e = 1 ⇒ r =
π
v − v1 v − ( − v)
∴ e= 2 ⇒ 1= The moment of inertia,
u1 − u 2 u1 − 0
I = Mr 2
u1 = 2 v …(ii) 2

I = M  
L ML2
Putting the above value in Eq. (i), we get ⇒ ⇒ I=
 π π2
m`1 (2 v ) = ( − m1 + m2 ) v
m2 3 7. (c) For the given velocity-displacement graph,
⇒ 3m1 = m2 ⇒ =
m1 1 v
⇒ m2 : m1 = 3 : 1 v0
3. (a) The ideal gas equation for adiabatic expansion process,
pV γ = C
ln ( p) + γ ln (V ) = C
where, C is constant.
O x
On differentiating both sides, we get x0
dp  dV  dp  dV  Intercept, c = v 0
+ γ  =0 ⇒ = − γ 
p  V  p  V  v
Slope, m = − 0
x0
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∴ Slope, m =
dv v
=− 0 …(i) 10. (d) Condition of weightlessness, g equator = 0
dx x0
g equator = g − ω 2R
For given diagram, the equation of line, The radius of the Earth, R = 6400 km = 6.4 × 106 m
y = mx + c
g
v ⇒ ω=
v = − 0 x + v0 …(ii) R
x0
10 1
Acceleration, a=
dv dx
× ⇒ ω= ⇒ ω= rad/s
dx dt 6.4 × 106 m 800
dv The duration of the day,
⇒ a=v
dx 2π 2π
T = ⇒ T =
 v0  v  ω 1
⇒ a =  − x + v0  − 0  [From Eqs. (i) and (ii)] 800
 x0   x0 
5024
v 
2
v2 ⇒ T = 5024 s ⇒ T = min
⇒ a =  0 x − 0 60
 x0  x0 ⇒ T = 84 min
Hence, the intercept is negative and the slope is positive, so the Hence, the duration of the day would be 84 min.
correct graph is given in option (c).
11. (b) The decay of a proton to neutron is possible only inside the
8. (d) Current gain in common base, nucleus because the mass of proton is less than the mass of neutron.
∆I This mass difference is compensated with the binding energy of
α = C
∆I E nucleus. This decay is not possible outside the nucleus because
particle cannot be decayed into the greater mass.
Current gain in common emitter,
∆I 12. (c) Given, inductive reactance, X L = 10 Ω
β= C
∆I B Capacitive reactance, X C = 4 Ω
Here, ∆I C = change in collector current, Resistance, R = 6 Ω
∆I E = change in emitter current Therefore, power factor = cosθ
and ∆I B = change in base current. =
R
We know that, Z
∆I E = ∆I B + ∆I C R 6
= =
Divide by the ∆I C on both sides, we get R + ( XL − XC)
2 2
6 + (10 − 4) 2
2

∆I E ∆I ∆I C 1
= B + =
∆I C ∆I C ∆I C 2
1 1 1 β +1
⇒ = + 1⇒ = 13. (d) According to the Kepler’s second law,
α β α β dA
β = constant
⇒ α = dt
β +1
P′
9. (b) From the given figure, Sun
P dA vdt
r
B
P
G
45º
R Area covered from P to P′ is dA, then
1 dA 1 2 dθ
dA = r 2dθ ⇒ = r
Q R 2 dt 2 dt
We know that, dA 1 2
⇒ = r ω …(i)
1 dt 2
µ =
sini C Angular momentum,
Here, i C is the critical angle of incidence L = Mvr = M(ωr) r = Mωr 2
and µ is the refractive index. L
⇒ ω= …(ii)
1 mr 2
µ = ⇒ µ = 1414
.
sin 45° ∴From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
The rays will emerge out when angle of incidence is less than the dA 1 2  L 
angle of critical angle of glass-air interface PR. = r  2
dt 2  Mr 
As µ R < µ while µ G and µ B > µ , so only red colour will be
dA L
transmitted through face PR while green and blue rays will suffer ⇒ =
total internal reflection. dt 2M
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2π 17. (a) The central potential field when particle moves in circular orbit,
14. (d) Time period, T =
ω′ C
U (r) = −
π
Given, time period, T = r
ω We know that,
2π π
= ⇒ ω′ = 2 ω F=−
dU
ω′ ω dr
Options (a) and (b) are incorrect. d  C C
⇒ F = −  −  ⇒ |F| = − 2
Option (c), dr  r  r
1 1
sin2 ωt = (2 sin2 ωt ) = (1 − cos2ωt ) mv 2 C 1
2 2 ⇒ = − 2 ⇒ v2 ∝
r r r
Hence, the angular frequency is 2ω .
r
Option (d),
π
3 cos  − 2ωt 
4 
Angular frequency of SHM is 2ω.
Option (d) is the correct answer.
15. (c) Let’s draw the free body diagram of the solid cylinder.
O v
The graph between velocity and radius is hyperbolic.
18. (d) Entropy present in one part of the system is S1 .
T
N Entropy present in other part of the system is S2 .
f Piston

60º
mg cos 60º S1 S2 S1>S2
mg sin 60º
mg
60º

Using the condition of the equilibrium of the cylinder;

After removing piston,
In the direction of inclined plane,
T + f − mg sin60° = 0
In the perpendicular direction of inclined plane,
N − mg cos60° = 0
Stot =S1>S2
⇒ N = mg cos60°
The frictional force between the rough surface and cylinder is
f = µ sN
⇒ f = 0.4 mg cos60° ⇒ f = 02 . mg
mg We know that,
or f =
5 ∆Suniv = ∆Ssys + ∆Ssurr
16. (c) The expression of the magnetic energy stored in the solenoid, Thus, after removing the piston, the total entropy present in system,
LI 2 Stot = S1 + S2
U =
2 19. (c) The expression of the root mean square velocity of the gas
The maximum value of the magnetic energy stored in the solenoid, molecules,
LI 2 3RT
U0 = 0 v rms =
2 M
Given, U = 25% × U 0 The expression of the average velocity of the gas molecules,
LI 2 1 LI 2 I 8RT
⇒ = × 0 ⇒ I= 0 v av =
2 4 2 2 πM
Therefore, using the formula for the decay current in L-R circuit, 3RT
I = I 0 (1 − e − t / τ ) v rms M = 3π
I0 =
= I 0 (1 − e − t / τ ) v av 8RT 8
2 πM
1
e −t / τ = ⇒ t = τ In 2
2 20. (a) According to de-Broglie wavelength,
L h
⇒ t = In 2 λ=
R mv
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Since, resolving power, ( 4 − 2)mA

⇒ β= = 200
1 (20 − 10) µA
RP ∝
λ Hence, the estimated current gain is 200.
mv
⇒ RP ∝ 24. (3) Given, cross-sectional area of the tank, A = 0.4m2
h
⇒ RP ∝ m (speed = constant) Cross-sectional area of the opening at B,
RPp m A = 4 cm2 = 1 × 10−4 m2
⇒ = p Load applied on the top of the tank,
RPe me
RPp m = 24 kg
⇒ = 1837 (given, mp = 1837 me ) Height of the water level, h = 40 cm
RPe
From the figure,
Hence, the resolving power of scanning proton microscope will be
changed by factor of 1837. 24 kg
21. (5) The given situation is shown below v=0 A

u
40 cm
45º 45º V cos 45º
45º
A B
v sin 45º v
Initial velocity of the projectile, B
u = u cos 45° $i + u sin 45° $j
Using the Bernoulli’s principle equation,
Final velocity of the projectile, mg ρv A2 ρv B2
v = v cos 45° $i − v sin 45° $j p0 + + ρgh + = p0 +
A 2 2
At point B,v cos 45° = u cos 45° (24)10 ρ( 0) 2 1000 × v B2
⇒ 0+ + 1000 × 10 × 0.4 + = 0+
and v sin 45° = u sin 45° 0.4 2 2
v = u cos 45° $i − u sin 45° $j v B = 3 m/s
The magnitude of change in the momentum between the points A Hence, the value of v to the nearest integer is 3.
and B 25. (50) Given, height of the TV transmission antenna, H = 20 m
| ∆p| = |m(v − u)|
Initial range of the antenna at the ground level,
⇒ ∆p = 2 mu sin 45°
R = 2RH
1
⇒ ∆p = 2 × 0.005 × 5 2 × Final range of the antenna at the height of 5 m,
2
⇒ −2
∆p = 5 × 10 kg-m/s R′ = 2RH + 2RH ′
Hence, the value of the x is 5. Percentage increase in the antenna range,
22. (6) Given, mass of the ball, m = 4 kg R′ − R
% range = × 100
R
Velocity of the ball, v =10 m/s
Force constant, k = 100 N/m 2RH ′ H′
= × 100 = × 100
The length of the spring, x = 8 m 2RH H
Let x is the compressed length of the spring. 5
= × 100 = 50%
Using the work-energy theorem, 20
“It states that kinetic energy of the ball is converted into the stored Hence, the value of n to the nearest integer is 50.
energy of spring”.
26. (34) Given, radius of a sphere, R = (7.50 ± 085
. ) cm
mv 2 kx2
= 4 πr 3
2 2 Volume of the sphere, V =
4(10) 2 (100) x2 3
⇒ = ∆V ∆r
2 2 × 100 = 3   × 100

⇒ x = 2m V  r 
∆V
× 100 = 3 
The final length (compressed) of the spring . 
085
⇒  × 100
=8 −2 =6m V  7.5 
Hence, the value of x to the nearest integer is 6. ∆V
⇒ × 100 = 34%
23. (200) For common emitter configuration, V
∆I C Hence, the percentage error in its volume is 34%. So, the value of x
β= near to the integer is 34.
∆I B
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27. (12) The 1 C charge present in the origin and other Specific resistance for wire 2,
1µC charge are placed at 1 m, 2 m, 4 m, 8 m … ρ2 = 3 Ω-cm
Resistance,
1m 2m 4m 8 m 16 m 32 m ρl
R=
1C 1 µC 1 µC 1 µC 1 µC 1 µ C 1 µC A
For parallel connections,
R1R2
Using the Coulomb’s law, Rnet =
R1 + R2
kq q
F = 12 2 ρ1l ρ2l
r ×
ρl
−6 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + … ⇒ = A A
F = 9 × 10 × (1) × 10
9
2 A ρ1l ρ2l
 22 42 82  +
A A
  ρ ρ1ρ2
 1  ⇒ =
= 9 × 10 × 
3
= 12 × 103 N 2 ρ1 + ρ2
1
1 − 
 4 ρ 6 ×3
⇒ =
The value of x to the nearest integer is 12. 2 6+3

28. (48) At the balanced condition of the ρ = 4 Ω-cm

R L1 Hence, the value of ρ to the nearest integer is 4.
Wheatstone bridge, =
S L − L1 30. (6) The shift in the wavelength of a red line,
12 x ∆λ
⇒ = v =c
6 72 − x λ
v
⇒ x = 48 cm ⇒ ∆λ = ×λ
c
∴The galvanometer jockey is placed at P on AB at a distance of 48
286 × 103
cm from the A. = × 630 × 10−9
So, the value of the x to the nearest integer is 48. 3 × 108
= 6 × 10−10 m
29. (4) Given, specific resistance for wire 1,
Hence, the value of the x to the nearest integer is 6.
ρ1 = 6 Ω-cm