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PHYSICS
Physical World, Units and Measurements, Motion in Straight Line, Motion in a Plane,
Laws of Motion, Work Energy and Power, Electric Charge and Field.
Choose the correct answer :
1. A spherical ball of mass m1 collides head on with 4. If the breakdown field of air is 2.0 × 106 V/m, the
another ball of mass m2 at rest. The collision is maximum charge that can be given to a sphere of
elastic. The fraction of kinetic energy lost by m1 is diameter 10 cm is [NSEP 2012]
[NSEP 2012] (1) 2.0 × 10–4 C (2) 5.6 × 10–7 C
4m1m2 m1 (3) 5.6 × 10–5 C (4) 2.0 × 102 C
(1) 2 (2) m + m
( m1 + m2 ) 1 2 5. A particle moves in one dimension in a conservative
m1m2 force field. The potential energy is depicted in the
m2
(3) m + m (4) graph below [NSEP 2012]
1 2 ( m1 + m2 )2
2. Three corners of an equilateral triangle of side a are V(x)
occupied by three charges of magnitude q. If the Potential
energy
charges are transferred to infinity, their kinetic energy
1
will be 4πε times [NSEP 2012]
0
x
2q 3q 2
(1) (2)
a a If the particle starts to move from rest from the point
2
3q A, then
q
(3) (4)
3a a (1) The speed is zero at the points A and E
3. Three persons A, B and C note the time taken by (2) The acceleration vanishes at the points A, B, C,
their train to cover the distance between two D, E
successive stations by observing the digital clocks
on the platforms of two stations. The clocks display (3) The acceleration vanishes at the points B, C, D
time in hours and minutes. The three persons find the (4) The speed is maximum at the point D.
intervals 3, 5 and 4 minutes respectively. Assume the
maximum discrepancy of 2 seconds in actual starting 6. A conductor having resistance R (independent of
and stopping of the train and the observations by A, temperature) and thermal capacity C is initially at
B and C.Then, [NSEP 2012] temperature T0 same as that of the surrounding. At
time t = 0 it is connected to a source with constant
(1) All A, B and C can be correct
voltage V. The thermal power dissipated by the
(2) Only A and B or B and C can be correct conductor to the surrounding varies as q = k(T – T0).
(3) Only one of A, B and C can be correct Determine the temperature T of the conductor at any
(4) C is correct since it is equal to the average of C
the three observations. time t and at the time t = . [NSEP 2012]
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7. A particle moves rectilinearly in an electric field 11. In the circuit shown below, the switch S is closed at
E = E0 − ax where a is a positive constant and x is the moment t = 0. As a result the voltage across the
capacitor C will change with time as [NSEP 2012]
the distance from the point where the particle is
initially at rest. Let the particle have a specific
q S
charge = . +
m 100 V – R C
R
Find (I) the distance covered by the particle till the
moment at which it once again comes to rest, and
(II) acceleration of the particle at this moment. VC
[NSEP 2012] 100
8. A railway carriage of mass Mc filled with sand of mass
(1) 50
Ms moves along the rails. The carriage is given an
impulse and it starts with a velocity V0. At the same 0 t
time it is observed that the sand starts leaking through
a hole at the bottom of the carriage at a constant VC
mass rate λ. Find the distance at which the carriage
100
becomes empty and the velocity attained by
the carriage at that time. (Neglect the friction (2) 50
along the rails.) [NSEP 2012]
0 t
9. In the circuit shown below, the potential of A with
respect to B of the capacitor C is [NSEP 2012] VC
1.0 V 20 Ω 100
(3) 50
0.5 V A B
0 t
C
2.5 V VC
10 Ω 100
(1) 2.00 volt (2) –2.00 volt (4) 50

(3) –1.50 volt (4) +1.50 volt 0 t
10. In the circuit shown below, the switch is in position 1
12. Two capacitors 0.5 μF and 1.0 μF in series are
for a long time. At some moment after that the switch connected to a DC source of 30 V. The voltages
is thrown in position 2. The quantity of heat generated across the capacitors respectively are
in the resistance of 375 ohm after the switch is
[NSEP 2012]
changed to position 2 is [NSEP 2012]
(1) 10 V, 20 V (2) 15 V, 15 V
8 μF (3) 20 V, 10 V (4) 30 V, 30 V
13. The rate of change of angular momentum of a system
2 250 Ω
of particles about the centre of mass is equal to the
1
sum of external torques about the centre of mass when
375 Ω the centre of mass is [NSEP 2012]
(1) Fixed with respect to an inertial frame
250 V
(2) In linear acceleration
(1) 0.15 J (2) 0.25 J (3) In rotational motion
(3) 0.50 J (4) 0.10 J (4) Is in a translational motion
2
14. Equal amounts of liquid helium and water at their 18. Density of ocean water varies with depth. This is due
respective boiling points are boiled by supplying the to [NSEP 2012]
heat from identical heaters in time tHe and tw. The (1) Elasticity
latent heats of vaporization of He and water are (2) Viscosity
2.09 × 104 J/kg and 540 kcal/kg, then tHe is
(3) Surface tension
[NSEP 2012]
(4) All the three
(1) About 0.1 tw
19. A cube floats both in water and in a liquid of specific
(2) About 0.05 tw gravity 0.8. Therefore, [NSEP 2012]
(3) Just greater than 0.01 tw (1) Apparent weight of the cube is the same in water
and in the liquid
(4) Just less than 0.01 tw
(2) The cube has displaced equal volume of water and
15. Six identical conducting rods are joined as shown. the liquid while floating
The ends A and D are maintained at 200ºC and
(3) The cube has displaced equal weight of water and
20ºC respectively. No heat is lost to surroundings. The the liquid while floating
temperature of the junction C will be
(4) If some weights are placed on the top surface of
the cube to make it just sink, the load in case of
B water will be 0.8 times of that to be used in case
A C D
of the liquid
200ºC 20ºC
20. A gas expands from i to f along the three paths
2 indicated. The work done along the three paths
[NSEP 2012] denoted by W1, W2 and W3 have the relationship
(1) 60ºC (2) 80ºC P

4 i
(3) 100ºC (4) 120ºC
16. A metal cylinder of length L is subjected to a uniform 3 2
1 3
compressive force F as shown in the figure. The 2
material of the cylinder has Young's modulus Y and
1 f
Poisson's ratio μ. The change in volume of the
V
cylinder is [NSEP 2012] 1 2 3 4 5 6
F [NSEP 2012]
(1) W1 < W2 < W3
(2) W2 < W1 = W3
(3) W2 < W1 < W3
(1) (2) (4) W1 > W2 > W3
21. A 5 litre vessel contains 2 mole of oxygen gas at a
pressure of 8 atm. The average translational kinetic
(3) (4) energy of an oxygen molecule under this condition
is [NSEP 2012]
17. When two drops of water coalesce – (I) Total surface
(1) 8.4 × 10–14 J (2) 4.98 × 10–21 J
area decreases. (II) There is some rise in temperature.
Which of the following is correct? [NSEP 2012] (3) 7.4 × 10–16 J (4) 4.2 × 10–21 J
22. Two thermally insulated compartments 1 and 2 are
(1) Both (I) and (II) are wrong statements
filled with a perfect gas and are connected by a short
(2) Statement (I) is true but (II) is not true. tube having a valve which is closed. The pressures,
volumes and absolute temperatures of the two
(3) Both (I) and (II) are true and the two statements
compartments are respectively (p 1, V 1, T1) and
are independent of each other. (p2, V2, T2). After opening the valve the temperature
(4) Both (I) and (II) are true and (I) is the cause of and the pressure of both the compartments
(II) respectively are [NSEP 2012]
3
T1T2 ( p1V1 + p2V2 ) p1V1 + p2V2 1 1

(1) ( p V T + p V T ) , V + V (1) (2)
1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 x 2 (2 x − a )2
p1V1 + p2V2
(2) T1,T2 , 1 1
V1 + V2 (3) (4)
(2 x + a )2 (2x − a )(2x + a)
T1T2 ( p1V1 + p2V2 ) p1V1T1 + p2V2T2
(3) ( p V T + p V T ) , V T + V T 27. The ratio of the rotational kinetic energy to the total
1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 kinetic energy of one mole of a gas of rigid diatomic
molecules is [NSEP 2012]
T1 + T2 p1V1 + p2V2
(4) ,
2 V1 + V2 2 2
(1) (2)
23. The magnetic flux f through a stationary loop of wire 3 5
having a resistance R varies with time as
φ = at2 + bt (a and b are positive constants). The 3 5
(3) (4)
average emf and the total charge flowing in the loop 5 2
in the time interval t = 0 to t = τ respectively are 28. On the basis of the kinetic theory of gases one
[NSEP 2012] compares 1 gram of hydrogen with 1 gram of argon
both at 0°C. Then, [NSEP 2012]
aτ 2 + b τ aτ 2 + b τ
(1) aτ + b, (2) aτ + b,
R 2R (1) The same temperature implies that the average
kinetic energy of the molecules is the same in
aτ + b aτ 2 + bτ aτ 2 + bτ both the cases
(3) , (4) 2(aτ + b ),
2 R 2R (2) The same temperature implies that the average
24. An inductance coil is connected to an ac source potential energy of the molecules is the same in
through a 60 ohm resistance in series. The source both the cases
voltage, voltage across the coil and voltage across the
(3) Internal energies in both the cases are equal
resistance are found to be 33 V, 27 V and 12 V
respectively. Therefore, the resistance of the coil is (4) When both the samples are heated through 1°C,
[NSEP 2012] the total energy added to both of them is not the
same
(1) 30 ohm (2) 45 ohm
29. Light is travelling in vacuum along the Z-axis. The sets
(3) 105 ohm (4) 75 ohm of possible electric and magnetic fields could be
25. An ideal inductance coil is connected to a parallel
[NSEP 2012]
plate capacitor. Electrical oscillations with energy W
are set up in this circuit. The capacitor plates are   
ˆ sin(ωt − kz ), B = ˆjB sin(ωt − kz )
(1) E = iE 0 0
slowly drawn apart till the frequency of oscillations is
doubled. The work done in this process will be   
ˆ sin(ωt − kz ), B = ˆjB cos(ωt − kz )
(2) E = iE 0 0
[NSEP 2012]
  
(1) W (2) 2 W (3) E = ˆjE0 sin(ωt − kz ), B = −iB
ˆ sin(ωt − kz )
0
(3) 3 W (4) 4 W   
ˆ sin(ωt − kz ), B = ˆjB sin(ωt − kz + δ )
(4) E = iE 0 0
26. A conducting square frame of side a and a long
straight wire carrying current I are located in the same 30. A parallel combination of an inductor coil and a
plane as shown in the figure. The frame moves to the resistance 60 ohm is connected to an ac source. The
right with a constant velocity v. The emf induced in current in the coil, current in the resistance and the
the frame will be proportional to [NSEP 2012] source current are respectively 3A, 2.5 A and 4.5 A
x respectively. Therefore [NSEP 2012]
I (1) Kirchhoff's current law is NOT applicable to ac

circuits
v
(2) Impedance of the coil is 50 ohm
(3) Electric power dissipated in the coil is 150 watt
a
(4) Impedance of the circuit is 33.3 ohm
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31. The wire loop shown in the figure lies in uniform 36. A point source is placed at a distance of 30 cm from
magnetic induction B = B0cos ωt perpendicular to its a convex lens of focal length f on its axis and the
plane. (Given r1 = 10 cm and r2 = 20 cm, B0 = 20mT image is formed on a screen at a distance of 60 cm
and ω = 100 π). Find the amplitude of the current from the lens. Now the lens is split into two halves.
induced in the loop of its resistance is 0.1 Ω/m One half is moved perpendicular to the lens axis
[NSEP 2012] through a distance of 5 cm. It is found that the two
halves of the lens form two images on the screen and
the images are separated by a distance d. The values
of f and d respectively, are [NSEP 2012]
(1) 20 cm, 15 cm (2) 20 cm, 10 cm
r2
r1 (3) 30 cm, 10 cm (4) 30 cm, 5 cm
37. The angle of refraction of a very thin prism is 1º. A
light ray is incident normally on one of the refracting
32. One mole of an ideal gas (γ = 1.4) with initial pressure surfaces. The ray that ultimately emerges from the
of 2 atm and temperature of 57°C is taken to twice first surface, after suffering reflection from the second
its volume through different processes that include surface. makes an angle of 3.32º with the normal.
The deviation of the ray emerging from the second
isothermal, isobaric and adiabatic processes.
surface and the refractive index of the material of the
Determine the process where maximum work is done prism respectively, are [NSEP 2012]
and the amount of work in this case. By what
(1) 0.66º, 1.66 (2) 1.66º, 1.5
percentage is this work larger than the work done in
a process in which it is the least? [NSEP 2012] (3) 1.5º, 1.66 (4) 0.66º, 1.5
38. A beam of light from a distant axial point source is
33. Two pendulums differ in lengths by 22 cm. They
incident on the plane surface of a thin planoconvex
oscillate at the same place so that one of them lens; a real image is formed at a distance of 40 cm.
makes 30 oscillations and the other makes 36 Now if the curved surface is silvered, the real image
oscillations during the same time. The lengths (in cm) is formed at a distance of 7.5 cm. The radius of
of the pendulums are [NSEP 2012] curvature of the curved surface of the lens and the
refractive index of the material of the lens respectively,
(1) 72 and 50 (2) 60 and 38 are [NSEP 2012]
(3) 50 and 28 (4) 80 and 58 (1) 40 cm, 1.5 (2) 24 cm, 1.6
34. Two equal masses are connected by a spring (3) 20 cm, 1.6 (4) 7.5 cm, 1.5
satisfying Hooke’s law and are placed on a 39. A convex lens forms the image of an axial point on
frictionless table. The spring is elongated a little and a screen. A second lens with focal length f cm is
allowed to go. Let the angular frequency of placed between the screen and the first lens at a
oscillations be ω. Now one of the masses is stopped. distance of 10 cm from the screen. To view the image
the screen has to be shifted away from the lens by
The square of the new angular frequency is
5 cm. A third lens having focal length of the same
[NSEP 2012] magnitude f cm is used to replace the second lens
at the same position. But this time to view the image
ω2 the screen has to be shifted towards the lens by
(1) ω2 (2)
2 d cm. The values of f and d respectively, are
ω2 [NSEP 2012]
(3) (4) 2ω2
3 (1) 30 cm, 2.5 cm (2) 30 cm, 5 cm
35. When a particle oscillates in simple harmonic motion, (3) 7.5 cm, 2.5 cm (4) 7.5 cm, 5 cm
both its potential energy and kinetic energy vary 40. When a metal surface is illuminated with light of
sinusoidally with time. If ν be the frequency of the wavelength λ, the stopping potential is V0. When the
motion of the particle, the frequency associated with same surface is illuminated with light of wavelength
the kinetic energy is [NSEP 2012]
V0
(1) 4 ν (2) 2 ν 2λ, the stopping potential is . If the velocity of light
4
ν in air is c, the threshold frequency of photoelectric
(3) ν (4)
2 emission is [NSEP 2012]
5
c c 46. Cerenkov Effect: If the speed of an electron in a

(1) (2)
6λ 3λ medium is greater than the speed of light in that
2c 4c medium then the electron emits light. An electron
(3) (4) beam in a medium is accelerated by a voltage V. The
3λ 3λ
41. A spring of certain length and having spring constant light that is emitted just suffers total internal reflection
k is cut into two pieces of lengths in a ratio 1 : 2. at the boundary of the medium placed in air when
The spring constants of the two pieces are in a ratio the angle of incidence is 45º. The value of the voltage
[NSEP 2012] is [NSEP 2012]
(1) 1 : 1 (2) 1 : 4 (1) 63.91 kV
(3) 1 : 2 (4) None of these
(2) 255.64 kV
42. In case of photoelectric effect [NSEP 2012]
(3) 200.34 kV
(1) Since photons are absorbed as a single unit,
there is no significant time delay in the emission (4) 127.82 kV
of photoelectrons
47. The energy state of doubly ionized lithium having the
(2) Einstein's analysis gives a critical frequency
same energy as that of the first excited state of
eϕ
ν0 = , where ϕ is the work function and the hydrogen is [NSEP 2012]
h
light of this frequency ejects electrons with (1) 4 (2) 6
maximum kinetic energy.
(3) 3 (4) 2
(3) Only a small fraction of the incident photons
succeed in ejecting photoelectrons while most of 48. The logic circuit shown below is equivalent to
them are absorbed by the system as a whole and
generate thermal energy
(4) The maximum kinetic energy of the electrons is Z
dependent on the intensity of radiation. X
Y
43. Show that, for any angle of incidence on a [NSEP 2012]
1 1
sin ( A + b ) cos ( γ 1 − γ 2 ) (1) X Z
prism 2 =μ 2 (symbols have Y
1 1
sin ( A ) cos ( i − e )
2 2
(2) X Z
usual meanings) and that the right hand side reduces Y
to at minimum deviation. [NSEP 2012] (3) X Z
44. Three waves of the same amplitude have frequencies
(n – 1), n and (n + 1) Hz. They superpose on one (4) X Z
another to produce beats. The number of beats
produced per second is [NSEP 2012] 49. The voltage drop across a forward biased diode is 0.7
volt. In the following circuit, the voltages across the
(1) n (2) 2 10 ohm resistance in series with the diode and
(3) 1 (4) 3n 20 ohm resistance are [NSEP 2012]
45. An LDR (light dependent resistance) is connected to
an appropriate voltage source and a current measuring
10 Ω
meter in series (Assuming that the LDR current is
proportional to the intensity of the incident light). The
LDR is illuminated with light from a distant metal 20 Ω
filament bulb. The filament voltage V, the distance d
of LDR from the bulb and the LDR current I are noted.
If both V and d are doubled, the LDR current is + _
10 V 10 Ω
[NSEP 2012]
(1) 16 I (2) 4 I (1) 0.70 V, 4.28 V (2) 3.58 V, 4.28 V
(3) I (4) Less than I (3) 5.35 V, 2.14 V (4) 3.58 V, 9.3 V
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50. Two elastic waves move along the same direction in 55. A micrometer screw gauge with pitch of 0.5 mm and
the same medium. The pressure amplitudes of both 50 divisions on circular scale is used to measure the
the waves are equal, but the wavelength of the first diameter of a thin wire. Initially when the gap is closed
wave is three times that of the second. If the average the line of fourth division coincides with the reference
power transmitted through unit area by the first wave line. Three readings show 46th, 48th and 44th division
is W1 and that by the second is W2, then coinciding with the reference line which is beyond 0.5
mm of the main scale. The (best) measured value is
[NSEP 2012]
[NSEP 2013]
(1) W1 = W2 (2) W1 = 3 W2
(1) 0.46 mm (2) 0.94 mm
(3) W2 = 3 W1 (4) W1 = 9 W2
232 atom has successive alpha and beta
(3) 0.92 mm (4) 1.00 mm
51. The Th90
208. The numbers of
decays to the end product Pb82 56. Two identical bodies M2 and M3 each of 4.0 kg are
alpha and beta particles emitted in the process tied to a massless inextensible string which is made
respectively are [NSEP 2012] to pass around pulleys P1 and P2 as shown in figure.
Angle ABC = 37º. The coefficient of kinetic friction
(1) 4, 6 (2) 4, 4
between the bodies and the surface on which they
(3) 6, 2 (4) 6, 4 slide is 0.25. If the body M1 moves down with uniform
52. While explaining the action of heat engine, one can speed, neglecting the masses and friction of pulleys,
M1 = [NSEP 2013]
say that [NSEP 2012]
P1
(1) Heat cannot be fully converted into mechanical
work M2
C
(2) The first law of thermodynamics is necessary but P2
not sufficient M1 M3
37º
(3) Heat under no circumstances can flow from lower
A B
to higher temperature
(4) A body cannot be cooled to absolute zero (1) 36.8 kg (2) 9.8 kg
53. The nuclear forces (3) 4.2 kg (4) 2.1 kg
[NSEP 2012] 57. A ball dropped on ground from a height of 1.00 m rises
to a height of 75 cm on rebounce. When thrown down
(1) Are stronger being roughly hundred times that of
from the same height with a velocity of 2.0 m/s, it
electromagnetic forces
would rise to (Assume g = 10 m/s2) [NSEP 2013]
(2) Have a short range dominant over a distance of
(1) 80 cm (2) 90 cm
about a few fermi
(3) 85 cm (4) 95 cm
(3) Are central forces independent of the spin of the
nucleons 58. A 43 m long rope of mass 5.0 kg joins two rock
climbers. One climber strikes the rope and the second
(4) Are independent of the nuclear charge
one feels the effect 1.4 s later. What is the tension
54. Consider a mole of a sample of hydrogen gas at NTP. in the rope? [NSEP 2013]
[NSEP 2012] (1) 110 N (2) 301 N
(1) The volume of the gas is exactly 2.24 × 10–2 m3 (3) 215 N (4) 154 N
(2) The volume of the gas is approximately 59. When two ends of a spring are pulled apart increasing
2.24 × 10–2 m3 its length it produces force equal to kx at its ends.
At a point 1/4 of its length from one end the force is
(3) The gas will be in thermal equilibrium with 1 mole
of oxygen gas at NTP [NSEP 2013]
(4) The gas will not be in thermodynamic equilibrium (1) 0.25 kx (2) 0.75 kx
with 1 mole of oxygen at NTP (3) 1.0 kx (4) 0.5 kx
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60. Two semicircular wires of radius 20 cm and 10 cm 65. Two identical metal spheres of density ρ having equal
have a common centre at the origin O as shown in and similar charged are supported from a common point
the figure. Assume that both the wires are uniformly by means of a silk thread of length l and negligible
charged and have an equal charge of 0.70 nC each. mass. The two threads make an angle 2θ1 with each
The magnitude of electric field at the common centre other when in equilibrium in air. When the same system
of curvature O of the system is [NSEP 2013]
is immersed in a dielectric liquid of density σ, then the
angular separation changes to 2θ2.
+Y
+ Then find - (i) The relative permittivity (εr) of the liquid
+ ++
in terms of ρ, σ, θ 1, θ2 (ii) In case the angular
+ +
X separation remains unchanged even on immersing the
+ system in the dielectric liquid find the expression
+ +
+ for εr. [NSEP 2013]
+
66. In a meter bridge experiment the resistance to be
(1) 100 V/m (2) 301 V/m measured is connected in the right gap and a known
(3) 401 V/m (4) 501 V/m resistance in the left gap has value of 50 ± 0.2 Ω
when the null point is judged to be at 60 ± 0.2 cm.
61. Two bodies A and B hanging in air are tied to the ends
The students notes that the ends of the bridge wire
of a string which passes over a frictionless pulley. The
masses of the string and the pulley are negligible and are not at 0.0 cm and 100.0 cm of the scale and
the masses of two bodies are 2 kg and 3 kg makes a guess that they may be somewhere within
respectively. (Assume g = 10 m/s2). Body A moves 0.2 cm beyond the scale ends. The value of the
upwards under a force equal to [NSEP 2013] unknown resistance should be expressed as
(1) 30 N (2) 24 N [NSEP 2013]
(3) 10 N (4) 4 N (1) 33.33 ± 1 Ω (2) 75.0 ± 1 Ω
62. Correlate a physicist among P, Q, R to an appropriate (3) 75.0 ± 0.9 Ω (4) 33.4 ± 0.5 Ω
physicist among L, M, N. Let us pay a tribute to
them. [NSEP 2013] 67. A particle of mass 0.2 kg moves along a path given

P. Louis de Broglie L. Davison and Germer by the relation : r = 2cos ωti + 3sin ωt j . Then the
Q. Max Plank M. James Clerk Maxwell torque on the particle about the origin is
R. Christian Huygen N. Arthur H. Compton [NSEP 2013]
(1) P & N, Q & M, R & L (1) 13 k Nm (2) 2 / 3 k Nm
(2) P & L, Q & N, R & M
(3) 3 / 2 k Nm (4) 0 k
(3) P & L, Q & M, R & N
68. A bead of mass 5.0 g can move without friction on a
(4) P & M, Q & L, R & N
piece of wire bent in the form of a semicircular ring
63. The stress exerted by vehicles on the central part of of radius 0.10 m, as shown in the adjacent figure. This
a bridge with convex curvature will [NSEP 2013] ring can freely rotate about the vertical axis OY. At
(1) Be more than that at the ends what height will the bead stay above the ground level
OX, if this semicircular arc revolves with angular
(2) Same as that at the ends velocity 10.63 rad/s? [NSEP 2013]
(3) Be less than that at the ends
Y
(4) Decrease in proportion to the square of the speed
of the vehicle
64. A particle is moving in positive x direction with its
C
velocity varying as ν = α x . Assume that at t = 0 R
the particle was located at x = 0. Determine (i) The
X
time dependence of velocity (ii) Acceleration and (iii) O 1/T
The mean velocity of the particle averaged over the
time that the particle takes to cover the first s meters (1) 0.013 m (2) 0.087 m
of the path. [NSEP 2013] (3) 0.027 m (4) 0.073 m
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69. One of the flat surfaces of a cylinder (radius r and 74. A solid cylindrical conductor of radius a and charge
length l) and the flat surface of a hemisphere are q is coaxial with a cylindrical shell of negligible
cemented together. The cylinder and the hemisphere thickness, radius b(>a) and charge –q. The
are made of the same material. The combined mass capacitance of this cylindrical capacitor per unit length
of the system is M. The moment of inertia of this is proportional to [NSEP 2013]
system about an axis coinciding with the axis of
cylinder is [NSEP 2013] (1) log (b/a) (2) log (a/b)
(1) (1/10) M {5r2 + 4l2} (3) [log (b/a)]–1 (4) 1/ [log b – log a]
(2) (1/10) Mr2 {(15l + 8r) / (3l + 2r)} 75. The electric potential (in volt) in a region along the
x-axis varies with x according to the relation
(3) (1/10) Mr2 {(3l + 4r) / (3l + 2r)}
V(x) = 5 + 4x2, where x is in m. Therefore
(4) (1/10) M {(5r3 l + 4l2r2) / (5r + 4l)}
[NSEP 2013]
70. A dielectric slab is introduced between the plates of
a capacitor. If the charge on the capacitor is q and (1) The potential difference between the points x = 1
the magnitude of the induced charge on the dielectric and x = –3 is 32 V
surface is q', then [NSEP 2013] (2) Force experienced by a charge of 1 C placed at
(1) q' < q (always) (2) q' > q (always) x = –1 m is 8 N
(3) q' = q (always) (4) q' = 0 (3) Force experienced by the above mentioned
charge is along the +ve x-axis
71. A 1000 μF capacitor fully charged to 250 V
discharges through a resistance wire embedded in a (4) A uniform electric field exists in this region along
thermally insulated block of specific heat 2.5 × 102 the x-axis
J kg–1K–1 and mass of 0.01 kg. How much is the
76. The radius of cross section of a long pipe varies
increase in the temperature of the block?
gradually as r = r0 e–αx, where x is the distance from
[NSEP 2013] the pipe inlet and α = 0.4 m–1 is a constant. Then
(1) 12.5 K (2) 8.5 K the ratio of Reynolds number for the two cross
sections separated by a distance 8.0 m is
(3) 7.0 K (4) 15.5 K
72. The voltage between the terminals of a battery is [NSEP 2013]
6.00 V. When a wire is connected across its (1) 24.5 (2) 28.5
terminals it falls to 5.6 V. If one more identical wire
(3) 2.45 (4) 2.85
is connected between the terminals then it will fall to
[NSEP 2013] 77. The Pitot tube shown in the figure is used to measure
fluid flow velocity in a pipe of cross sectional area S.
(1) 4.80 V (2) 5.15 V It was invented by a French engineer Henri Pitot in
(3) 5.25 V (4) 5.80 V the early 18th century. The volume of the gas flowing
73. Consider nine identical resistances arranged as shown across the section of the pipe per unit time is (The
in the figure. In this arrangement electric current difference in the liquid columns is Δh, ρ0 and ρ are
enters at node A and leaves from node D. Let VAD = the densities of liquid and the gas respectively)
5 volt and IBE = 3 mA, therefore [NSEP 2013]
In Out
G F
A D Differential
C Pressure
B 3mA E [NSEP 2013]
(1) IAB = 5 mA Δhρ0 g 2Δhρ0 g

(1) Q = 2S (2) Q = S
(2) Each resistance is (5000/11) Ω ρ ρ
(3) Effective resistance between A and D is 500 Ω

Δhg ρ0 2Δhρg
(4) Power dissipation along the path BCD is (3) Q = S (4) Q = S
ρ ρ0
(100/11) mW
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78. A thin ring has a radius R, density ρ and Young's 82. A LASER source of heat of power 1.2 W is placed
modulus Y. The ring is rotated in its own plane about very close to one end of a rod of cross section area
an axis passing through its centre with angular 3 cm2 and thermal conductivity 400 W/mK. The length
velocity ω. Then the small increase in its radius is of the rod (L) required to maintain a temperature
[NSEP 2013] difference of 10ºC across its ends is (assume that
all power emitted by the source falls on the rod)
ρω2 R 3 [NSEP 2013]
(1) dR =
Y (1) 1.5 m (2) 2.2 m
2
3ρω R 3 (3) 1.8 m (4) 1 m
(2) dR =
Y 83. Water is siphoned out from a tank at a higher level
into another of identical size 2.0 m below. The length
6ρω2R 3 of the siphon tube is 4.0 m and each of its ends is
(3) dR =
Y below the water surface by 10 cm. In the upper tank
the water level is at 1.00 m and in the lower one it is
ρω2 R 3
(4) dR = at 50 cm from the bases of the respective tanks.
2Y Water through siphon rises in 40 cm of the length of
79. Two bodies of masses M1 and M2 are kept separated the tube to a level which is 20 cm higher than the
by a distance d. The potential at the point where the water level in the upper tank before it begins to flow
gravitational field produced by them is zero, is down. Assume the values of atmospheric pressure
and acceleration due to gravity to be 103.4 kPa and
[NSEP 2013]
10 m/s2. The pressure at the cross section of the
tube at the highest point is [NSEP 2013]
(1) −
G
d
(
M1 + M 2 + 2 M1M 2 ) (1) 101.9 kPa (2) 105.4 kPa
(3) 107.4 kPa (4) 109.1 kPa
(2) −
G
d
(
M1M2 + 2 M1 + M 2 ) 84. Hot coffee in a mug cools from 90ºC to 70ºC in 4.8
minutes. The room temperature is 20ºC. Applying
(3) −
G
d
(
M1 − M 2 + 2 M1M 2 ) Newton's law of cooling the time needed to cool it
further by 10ºC should be nearly [NSEP 2013]
(1) 4.2 minute (2) 3.8 minute
(4) −
G
d
(
M1M2 − 2 M1 + M 2 ) (3) 3.2 minute (4) 2.4 minute
85. A cylindrical vessel filled with water is connected by
80. A metallic body of material with density of
a narrow pipe at its bottom to another identical empty
8000 kg/m3 has a cavity inside. a spring balance vessel. Then [NSEP 2013]
shows its mass to be 10.0 kg in air and 7.5 kg when
(1) Potential energy of water is proportional to the
immersed in water. The ratio of the volume of the square of the height of its level
cavity to the volume of the material of the body must
(2) 3/4th of the potential energy is lost when the
be [NSEP 2013] water flow stops
(1) 2/5 (2) 1/2 (3) Half the potential energy is lost when the levels
in both the vessels are same
(3) 1 (4) 3/4
(4) Loss in potential energy is equal to the rise in
81. In a steel factory it is found that to maintain M kg of the thermal energy
iron in the molten state at its melting point an input
86. Mark the correct statement(s) of the following
power P watt is required. When the power source is
[NSEP 2013]
turned off, the sample completely solidifies in time t
second. The latent heat of fusion of iron is (1) In case of liquids the boiling point increases with
pressure for all liquids
[NSEP 2013]
(2) In case of solids the melting point decreases
with pressure for all solids
2Pt Pt
(1) (2) (3) In case of ice the melting point decreases with
M 2M
pressure
Pt PM (4) In case of ice the melting point increases with
(3) (4)
M t pressure
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87. A homogeneous bar of length L and mass M is 92. A cyclic process is indicated in the following PV
situated at a distance h from a particle of mass m diagram. In the initial state (A) temperature, pressure
as shown. The gravitational force exerted by the bar and volume of the system are 300 K, P atm and
on the particle varies inversely as [NSEP 2013] 1000 cc. In the first process (AB), the adiabatic
m h expansion increases the volume to 2000 cc. This is
followed by an isobaric compression to reduce the
(L − h ) ( h + L / 2)
2 2
(1) (2) volume of gas to 1000 cc. The gas is brought to initial
state by isochoric process. The system is 1 mole of
(3) h ( h + L ) (4) h2 if L << h a monoatomic gas. [NSEP 2013]
88. The impedance of the RL circuit given in the adjacent P
figure is expressed by the relation Z2 = A2 + B2. Then A
the dimensions of AB are [NSEP 2013]
C B
R
E V
L
(1) Find the pressure and temperature of state
B and C.
(2) Calculate the work done in adiabatic, isobaric,
(1) [M1L2T2A–3] (2) [M2L4T–6A–4]
isochoric processes.
(3) [M1L–1T2A–3] (4) [M–1L–2T2A4]
(3) Calculate the total work done in cyclic process
89. A certain quantity of oxygen (γ = 7/5) is compressed and amount of energy supplied to the system.
isothermally until its pressure is doubled (P2). The
gas is then allowed to expand adiabatically until its (4) Calculate the efficiency of cyclic process.
original volume is restored. Then the final pressure (P3) 93. A 750 Hz, 20 V source is connected to a resistance
in terms of initial pressure (P1) is [NSEP 2013] of 100 Ω, a capacitance of 1.0 μF and an inductance
(1) P3 = 0.55 P1 (2) P3 = 0.76 P1 of 0.18 H in series. Calculate the following quantities:
(3) P3 = 0.68 P1 (4) P3 = 2.55 P1 [NSEP 2013]
90. In a circuit carrying an alternating current (1) Impedance of the circuit
[NSEP 2013] (2) Draw an impedance diagram with a suitable

scale
(1) Magnetic field around it oscillates with the
frequency of the current (3) Power factor
(2) Heat is generated with double the frequency of (4) The time in which the resistance will get heated
the magnetic field by 10°C, provided that the thermal capacity of
resistance = 2J/°C
(3) Voltage across the circuit is proportional to the
rate of change of magnetic flux around it 94. An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a
(4) The current always lags in phase behind the co-axial combination of two lenses A and B. The
applied voltage combination forms a real image three times the size
of the object. If lens B is concave with a focal length
91. Let vavg, vp and vrms be respectively the average, the 30 cm, then focal length of lens A is [NSEP 2013]
most probable and the root mean square speeds of
gas molecules according to Maxwell's distribution. (1) 10 cm (2) 7.5 cm
Then [NSEP 2013] (3) 6 cm (4) –6 cm
(1) vavg < vp < vrms 95. Two concave refracting surfaces of equal radii of
(2) vp < vrms < vavg curvature R face each other in air as shown in figure.
A point object O is placed midway between the centre
(3) vrms < vp < vavg
and one of the poles. Then the separation between
(4) vp < vavg < vrms the images of O formed by each refracting surface is
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100. Mark the correct statement(s) of the following
n = 1.5 n = 1.5
[NSEP 2013]
(1) A convex mirror forms virtual images for all the
air O positions of object.
glass glass (2) A concave mirror forms real images for all
positions of the object
[NSEP 2013]
(3) A concave mirror can form a virtual magnified
(1) 11.4 R (2) 1.14 R
image
(3) 0.114 R (4) 0.0114 R
(4) The magnification produced by a convex mirror
96. A ray of white light falls on an isosceles prism at such is always less than unity
an angle that the red light leaves the prism
perpendicular to the other face of the prism. Find angle 101. (a) The plane side of a thin planoconvex lens is
of deviation if the refractive index of the prism for red silvered so that the lens acts as a concave mirror
light is 1.37 and refracting angle of prism is 45° of focal length 40 cm. The material of lens has
[NSEP 2013] refractive index 1.5. Determine the radius of
curvature of the curved surface of the lens.
(1) 20°37′ (2) 28°37′
(b) Light falls on one end of a cylindrical glass rod
(3) 35°37′ (4) 30°37′
at an angle α. Determine the smallest refractive
97. A body A revolves along a circular orbit close to the index that the glass may have so that the light
earth's surface. Body B oscillates along an imaginary
after entering the rod does not leave it through
straight tunnel drilled through the earth, whereas
its curved surface irrespective of the value
another body C through a similar longest tunnel. Let
TA, TB and T C be the corresponding periods of of α. [NSEP 2013]
revolution or oscillation, then [NSEP 2013] 102. Suppose a radioactive nucleus A disintegrates at
(1) TA > TB = TC (2) TA > TC > TB origin into a nucleus B with the emission of a positron
(e+) and a neutrino (v) such that the positron and the
(3) TA = TB = TC (4) TA < TB = TC
neutrino move at right angles to each other and carry
98. The vibrations of a string of length 100 cm and fixed momentum 2 × 10–22 kg ms–1 (+Y-axis) and 5 × 10–
at both ends are represented by the equation : 23 kg ms–1 (+X-axis) respectively. Then the nucleus
 πx  [NSEP 2013]
y = 2sin   cos ( 50 πt ) . Then the equations of the
 10 
(1) A recoils with the momentum 2.86 × 10–22 kgm s–1
component waves whose superposition gives the at angle 14.03° w.r.t + X axis
above vibrations are [NSEP 2013]
(2) A recoils with the momentum 2.06 × 10–22 kg ms–1
 πx   πx  at angle 14.03° w.r.t. – X axis
(1) 2sin  + 50 πt  + 2sin  − 50 πt 
10   10 
(3) B recoils with the momentum 2.86 × 10–22 kg ms–1
 πx   πx  at angle 14.03° w.r.t. + X axis
(2) sin  + 50 πt  − sin  − 50 πt 
10   10  (4) B recoils with the momentum 2.06 × 10–22 kg ms–1
at angle 14.03° w.r.t. – Y axis
 πx   πx 
(3) sin  + 50 πt  + sin  − 50 πt  103. A car fitted with a device which transmits sound 60
10   10 
times per minute. There is no wind and speed of sound
 πx   πx  in still air is 345 m/s. If you hear the sound 68 times
(4) 2sin  + 50 πt  + 2sin  + 50 πt 
10   10  per minute when you are moving towards the car with a
99. The deviation produced by a prism depends upon speed of 12 m/s, the speed of the car must be nearly
[NSEP 2013] [NSEP 2013]
(1) Angle of incidence on face of prism (1) 20.0 m/s towards you
(2) Refracting angle of prism (2) 30.0 m/s towards you
(3) Refractive index of prism (3) 10.0 m/s away from you
(4) Wavelength of light used
(4) 10.0 m/s towards you
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104. Two cats in a house mew at each other with sound 3 5
intensities 5 × 10–9 Wm–2 and 9 × 10–6 Wm–2. By how (1) (2)
5 3
many decibels is the louder sound above the other?
2 5
[NSEP 2013] (3) (4)
5 2
(1) ~ 13 dB (2) ~ 23 dB
108. A uniform metal wire is clamped by chuck nuts at the
(3) ~ 33 dB (4) ~ 43 dB two ends as shown in the adjacent figure. The wire
105. A sinusoidal voltage of amplitude 15 V is connected has cross section area A, length l and density ρ. A
between the input terminals of the circuit shown in weight W is suspended from the midpoint of the wire.
the figure. Assume that the diodes are ideal. In the Then the vertical displacement δ, through which the
output waveform midpoint moves down is given by [NSEP 2013]
R Clamp Clamp
Vi D1 D2 V0
_ W
+
12V _ +6V 1/2 1/3
lW  lW 
(1) δ= (2) δ =
[NSEP 2013] 2  AY  2  AY 
(1) Positive peaks of the input will be clipped to +12V 1/2 1/3
and negative peaks will be clipped to –6V lW  lW 
(3) δ = (4) δ =
(2) Positive peaks of the input will be clipped to +6V 3  AY  4  AY 
and negative peaks will be clipped to –12V 109. The temperature at which average de Broglie
(3) Positive peaks of the input will be clipped to +12V wavelength of helium atom becomes 0.4 nm is
and negative peaks will be clipped to –12V [NSEP 2013]
(4) Positive peaks of the input will be clipped to +6V (1) 6.6 K (2) 7.1 K
and negative peaks will be clipped to –6V (3) 279.6 K (4) 208.1 K
106. An electron orbiting around a nucleus has angular 110. A particle moves in a plane with a constant speed
momentum L. The magnetic field produced by the along a path y = 2x2 + 3x – 4. When the particle is
electron at the centre of the orbit can be expressed at (0, –4) the direction along which it is moving is
as [NSEP 2013] inclined to the X axis at an angle [NSEP 2014]
(1) B = (μ0e/8πmr3)L (2) B = (μ0e/4πmr3)L (1) 63º (2) 72º
(3) B = (μ0e/πmr3)L (4) B = (e/4πε0mr3)L (3) 27º (4) 0º
107. Two identical strings with fixed ends separated by 111. Two particles A and B are moving in XY plane. Particle
height h have their other ends tied to a body P of A moves along a line with equation y = x while B
mass m as shown in figure. When the body rotates moves along X axis such that their X coordinates are
always equal. If B moves with a uniform speed
with uniform angular speed 2 2g / h in a horizontal
3 m/s, the speed of A is [NSEP 2014]
plane about the vertical axis the ratio of tensions
(T1/T2) in the string is [NSEP 2013] 1
(1) 3 m/s (2) m/s
A 3
S1
3
T1 (3) 3 2 m/s (4) m/s
2
112. A ball is dropped onto a horizontal surface from a
height of 36 cm. After bouncing several times it comes
h P
to rest covering a total distance of 100 cm measured
in a vertical direction. The percentage loss in its
kinetic energy after its first impact is [NSEP 2014]
T2
(1) 36 (2) 64
S2
B (3) 53 (4) 96
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113. A curved road with radius of curvature 200 m is banked 118. A uniform disc of mass M and radius R is lifted using
with an angle of banking equal to tan–1 (0.2). Now, if a string as shown in the figure. Then, [NSEP 2014]
the traffic is at double the speed for which the road
is designed, the minimum value of the frictional
coefficient needed is (g = 10 m/s2) [NSEP 2014] T1 T2
Mg 3Mg
(1) 0.52 (2) 0.35 = =
2 2
(3) 0.94 (4) 0.80
114. A plastic pipe filled with iron wires forms a soft iron
core. Two identical coils that can just slide over the
pipe are placed on this soft iron core. Initially the pipe (1) Its linear acceleration is g upward.
is kept horizontal and a current is passed through the (2) Its linear acceleration is g downward
coils connected in series. The fields are in opposition
and the coils remain stationary with a separation of 2g
(3) Its angular acceleration is
5 cm. The system is now made vertical and the R
separation between the coils reduces to 4 cm. Then
the coefficient of friction between the coils and the (4) Its rate of change of angular momentum is MgR
pipe is [NSEP 2014] 119. A uniform thin rod of length (4a + 2πa) and of mass
(1) 0.41 (2) 0.02 (4m + 2πm) is bent and fabricated to form a square
surrounded by semicircles as shown in the figure. The
(3) 0.5 (4) 0.3 moment of inertia of this frame about an axis passing
115. A long straight wire carries a charge with linear through its centre and perpendicular to its plane is
density λ. A particle of mass m and charge q is [NSEP 2014]
released from rest at a distance r from the wire. The
speed of the particle as it crosses a point at a
distance 2r from wire is [NSEP 2014]
qλIn r q λ In 2
(1) πmε0 (2) πm ε 0
( 4 + 2π ) ( 4 + π)
(1) ma 2 (2) ma 2
q λ In 2 2qλInr 3 2
(3) 2 πm ε 0 (4) πmε0
(10 + 3π ) (3 + π)
(3) ma 2 (4) ma2
116. A charge of +2 μC is situated off-centre of a hollow 3 2
spherical metallic shell. Then [NSEP 2014]
120. A copper-constantan thermocouple has thermoelectric
(1) –2μC charge gets uniformly distributed on the power 40 μV/ºC. One junction is at 0ºC while the other
inner surface of the shell is at 50ºC. The thermocouple is connected to a
(2) +2μC charge gets non-uniformly distributed on the 30-0-30 galvanometer to produce a full scale
outer surface of the shell deflection. If a 100 ohm resistance is connected in
series with the galvanometer, the galvanometer gives
(3) –2μC charge gets non-uniformly distributed on the a deflection of 10 divisions. The figure of merit of the
inner surface of the shell galvanometer is [NSEP 2014]
(4) No charge appears on the outer surface of the (1) 1.3 μA/div (2) 2.0 μA/div
shell.
(3) 2.3 μA/div (4) 4.0 μA/div
117. A block A of mass 2 kg rests on a horizontal surface.
Another block B of mass 1 kg moving at a speed of 121. A fresh dry cell of 1.5 volt and two resistors of 10 kΩ
1 m/s when at a distance of 16 cm from A, collides each are connected in series. An analog voltmeter
elastically with A. The coefficient of friction between measures a voltage of 0.5 volt across each of the
the horizontal surface and each of the blocks is 0.2. resistors. A 1000 μF capacitor is fully charged using
Then, (g = 10 m/s2), [NSEP 2014] the same source. The same voltmeter is now used
to measure the voltage across it. The initial value of
(1) After collision block B rebounds the current and the time in which the voltmeter reading
(2) After collision block B comes to rest falls to 0.5 volt are respectively [NSEP 2014]
(3) Final separation between the blocks is 3 cm (1) 60 μA, 11 s (2) 120 μA, 15 s
(4) Final separation between the blocks is 5 cm (3) 150 μA, 15 s (4) 150 μA, 11 s
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122. Refer to the circuit given below. Initially the switch S 124. It is required to decide the ratio (e1/e2) by sum and
is in position 1 for 1.5 s. Then the switch is changed difference method ALSO. Four cells with different
to position 2. After a time t (measured from the values of emfs E are available. One must use a cell
change-over of the switch) the voltage across 5 kΩ
with emf E equal to [NSEP 2014]
resistance is found to be about 1.226 volt. Then, t is
1 (1) 1.40 volt
S 10 kΩ
(2) 2.0 volt
2 (3) 4.50 volt
5 kΩ
10 V 22μF
(4) 1.08 volt
125. The best material for strips marked S and S' is
[NSEP 2014]
(1) 330 ms (2) 500 ms [NSEP 2014]
(3) 33 ms (4) Data insufficient (1) Plastic (2) Aluminium

123. Four point masses are placed in a plane so that their (3) Cast iron (4) Plated brass
centre of mass is at (1, 1). Three of them are of mass
126. Assuming that due to stretching of wire while
m each and are placed at (0, 0), (2, 0) and (0, 2)
preparing the potentiometer, its resistance has
respectively. The fourth point of mass 2m is displaced
from its initial position such that centre of mass of increased by 2% and a potential gradient of
the system moves to (2, 1). Then, the displacement 0.6 mV/mm is needed, then R must be
of the fourth point mass is [NSEP 2014] [NSEP 2014]
(1) Parallel to X axis
(1) 13.5 ohm (2) 40.8 ohm
(2) Inclined at an angle 45o with X axis
(3) 20.4 ohm (4) 135 ohm
5 127. It is claimed that the strips S and S' serve two
(3) Of magnitude units
2 purposes – (I) to decide the end points of the wire,
(4) Of magnitude 5 units and (II) to keep the wire in its place. Then,
Paragraph for Q. Nos. 124 to 131 [NSEP 2014]
A potentiometer is made using a resistance wire about (1) Both (I) and (II) are important
5 m long and having a resistance of 8 Ω/m. The diagram
shows the arrangement on a wooden board. The wire is (2) (I) is more important than (II)
turned round brass screws (P) used as pegs giving (3) (II) is more important than (I)
5 parallel segments 1.0 m each. The wire remains taut
under moderate tension. It is held in place by strips 3 nm (4) Both are unimportant
thick marked as S and S′. The experimental circuit shows 128. The length of wire between the adjoining pegs carries
the labeled electrical components. L is Leclanche cell (emf current [NSEP 2014]
e1 = 1 .40 volt) and D is Daniel cell (emf e2 = 1.08 volt).
Note that answers obtained in any earlier question/s may (1) Equal to that in the potentiometer wire
be needed in further questions and such answers should
(2) Equal to half the current in the potentiometer wire
be used wherever needed.
L (or D) (3) Nearly zero
( ) G (4) Equal to zero
S′ 129. Two new and different cells having emf' e1 and e2 have
S
S P their balance points P1 and P2 respectively. Then,
P S [NSEP 2014]
S P
P2 P1 (1) e1 > e2
P
S′
(2) e1 < e2
( ) (3) e1 = e2
E K
(4) Information is not sufficient
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130. The 'emf under test' contains an arrangement as 135. Two identical thin metal strips, one of aluminum and
e e′ the other of iron are riveted together to form a
connected in the circuit. It is bimetallic strip. The temperature is raised by 50º C.
If the central planes of the two strips are separated
observed that wherever the jockey is touched to wire by 2 mm and the coefficients of thermal expansion
the galvanometer shows full scale deflection only on for aluminum and iron are respectively 30 × 10–6/ºC
one side. The possible causes (considered one at a and 10 × 10–6/ºC, the average radius of curvature of
time) are (I) e is D and e′ is L, (II) e is L and e′ is D, the bimetallic strip is about [NSEP 2014]
(Ill) key K is not inserted, (IV) value of R is much larger
(1) 50 cm (2) 100 cm
than that set as per Q. No. 126, (V) value of R is very
small. The possible causes are [NSEP 2014] (3) 150 cm (4) 200 cm
(1) (I), (II) and (Ill) (2) (II), (Ill) and (IV) 136. A uniform meter scale is supported from its 20 cm
mark. A body suspended from 10 cm mark keeps the
(3) (I), (Ill) and (IV) (4) (II), (Ill) and (V) scale horizontal. However, the scale gets unbalanced
131. If the jockey is touched at a point on the wire 1.0 cm if the body is completely immersed in water. To regain
away from the balance point, then the galvanometer the balance the body is shifted to the 8 cm mark.
(G = 1 kΩ) will show a current equal to Therefore, the specific gravity of the material of the
body is [NSEP 2014]
[NSEP 2014]
(1) 5 (2) 6
(1) 2 μA (2) 4 μA
(3) 7 (4) 4
(3) 6 μA (4) 8 μA
137. Temperature of 100 g of water in a thermoflask
132. Two stars of masses m1 and m2 distance r apart remains fixed for a pretty long time at 50ºC. An equal
revolve about their centre of mass. The period of mass of sand at 20ºC is poured in the flask and
revolution is [NSEP 2014] shaken for some time so that the temperature of the
mixture is 40ºC. Now the experiment is repeated with
r3 100 g of a liquid at 50ºC and an equal amount of sand
(1) 2π
2G ( m1 + m2 ) at 20ºC when the temperature of the mixture is found
to be 30ºC. The specific heat of the liquid
r 3 ( m1 + m2 ) (in kJ kg–1K–1) is [NSEP 2014]
(2) 2π
2G ( m1m2 ) (1) 1.05 (2) 2.01
(3) 1.55 (4) 1.95
2r 3
(3) 2π 138. Two simple pendulums with heavy bobs – one using
G ( m1 + m2 )
iron wire and the other aluminium wire are excited
simultaneously. It is found that when the first
r3
(4) 2π pendulum completes 1000 oscillations the other
G ( m1 + m2 ) completes 1001. When the temperature is raised by
133. Let a body be placed at a point on the earth's surface tºC, it is found that the two pendulums now oscillate
at a latitude λ where the radius of the earth is R. Then, together. If the coefficients of thermal expansion of iron
the body experiences an effective acceleration and aluminium are 10 × 10–6/ºC and 30 × 10–6/ºC,
the value of t is [NSEP 2014]
[NSEP 2014]
(1) 77.2ºC (2) 123.2ºC
(1) g – Rω2 cos λ (2) g + Rω2 sin λ
(3) 100.1ºC (4) 105.2ºC
2
Rω 139. In a drip irrigation system water flows at 0.4 m/s
(3) g – Rω2 cos2 λ (4) g −
cos2 λ through a 25 mm diameter pipe. At each of the plants
in the field water is expected to be delivered at
134. A large cylindrical vessel contains water to a height 0.02 m/s through a 2 mm opening. The drip works
of 10 m. It is found that the thrust acting on the curved for 2 hours a day. Then, [NSEP 2014]
surface is equal to that at the bottom. If atmospheric
pressure can support a water column of 10 m, the (1) The system feeds 2250 plants.
radius of the vessel is [NSEP 2014] (2) A plant gets about 3.2 litres of water a day.
(1) 10 m (2) 15 m (3) The system feeds 3125 plants.
(3) 5 m (4) 25 m (4) A plant gets about 1.8 litres of water a day.
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140. A coal-based thermal power plant producing [ΔT] [ΔT]

electricity operates between the temperatures 27°C
and 227°C. The plant works at 80% of its maximum (1) (2)
theoretical efficiency. Complete burning of 1 kg of coal
yields 36000 kJ of heat. A house needs 10 units of O O i
i
electricity each day. Coal used for supplying the
amount of energy for the house in one year is [ΔT] [ΔT]
[NSEP 2014] (3) (4)

(1) 1141 kg (2) 580 kg
O i O i
(3) 605 kg (4) 765 kg
141. Consider the analogy between an oscillating 145. Two coupled simple pendulums have nearly the same
period. One of them is excited while the other is at
spring-body system and an oscillating LCR circuit.
rest. Now energy keeps on transferring from one
Then, the correspondence between the two systems
pendulum to the other alternately. This periodic
that is NOT correct is
transfer of energy continues almost indefinitely with
[NSEP 2014] a time period of 10 s. Then the difference of
frequencies between the two pendulums is
(1) Charge q corresponds to displacement x of the
body [NSEP 2014]
(2) Inductance L corresponds to mass m of the body (1) Zero Hz (2) 0.1 Hz
(3) Capacitance C corresponds to spring constant k (3) 0.01 Hz (4) Infinite
(4) Magnetic energy corresponds to kinetic energy 146. A thin annular metal disc of inner and outer radii R1
of the body and R2 respectively, is freely suspended from a point
on its outer circumference. The length of the
142. A 50 Hz ac source is connected to a capacitor C in corresponding equivalent simple pendulum is
series with a resistance 1 kΩ. the rms voltages
[NSEP 2014]
measured across them are 5 volt and 2 volt
respectively. Assume the capacitor to be ideal. The R12 + R22 R12 + 3R22
peak value of the source voltage and the capacitance (1) (2)
2R2 2R2
are respectively.
[NSEP 2014] 3R12 + R22 R12 + 3R22
(3) (4)
R2 R2
(1) 7 V, 1.27 μF (2) 5.3 V, 2.3 μF
147. A plane mirror coincides with a plane having equation
(3) 7.62 V, 1.27 μF (4) 3 V, 2.3 μF
x = 3. A particle is moving along a line with direction
143. Two copper coils A and B are wound over a plastic ratios 3, 4, 5. If speed of the particle is 2 , the
pipe. Coil A is connected sinusoidal voltage source
velocity of its image is [NSEP 2014]
of frequency 50 Hz so that a current of 100 mA passes
through it. The voltage across coil B is 5 volt. Now if 3ˆ 4 ˆ 1 ˆ 3 4
coil B is hort circuited. Current of 2 mA in Coil A . (1) i + j+ k (2) − iˆ − jˆ − kˆ
5 5 5 5 5
Then mutual inductance between Coil A and B, and
the percentage change in the impedance of the coil 3ˆ 4 ˆ 1 ˆ 3 4
A are respectively [NSEP 2014] (3) i + j− k (4) − iˆ + jˆ + kˆ
5 5 5 5 5
(1) 160 mH, 2% (2) 16 mH, 0% 148. An unpolarized light is travelling along Z axis through
(3) 1.6 mH, 2% (4) 0.16 mH, 0% three polarizing sheets. The polarizing directions of
the first and the third sheet are respectively parallel
144. A simple pendulum has a small disc shaped magnet to X axis and Y axis whereas that of the second one
as the bob whose magnetic moment is along vertical. is at 60° to the Y axis. Then, the fraction of the initial
Just beneath the bob a current carrying coil is placed light intensity that emerges from the system is about
on a horizontal table. The coil produces a uniform
[NSEP 2014]
magnetic field. The dependence of the change in time
period | ΔT | on current i can be graphically shown (1) Zero (2) 0.093
as [NSEP 2014] (3) 0.031 (4) 0.28
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149. One face of a glass (μ = 1.50) lens is coated with a 154. Now consider again the lenses to be in contact with
thin film of magnesium fluoride MgF2 (μ = 1.38) to each other but made of material of refractive index 1.2.
reduce reflection from the lens surface. Assuming the The system is immersed in a medium of refractive
incident light to be perpendicular to the lens surface, index μ and it is found that the focal length of the
the least coating thickness that eliminates the system remains numerically the same as when in air.
reflection at the centre of the visible spectrum Therefore, μ is [NSEP 2014]
(λ = 550 nm) is about [NSEP 2014] (1) Less than 1.2 (2) Between 1.2 and 1.5
(1) 0.05 μm (2) 0.10 μm (3) Greater than 1.5 (4) Equal to 1.5
(3) 1.38 μm (4) 2.80 μm  3
155. The given convex lens  refractive index =  is
150. A beam of 28 keV electrons strikes a target  2
generating X rays. The minimum wavelength λmin made to rest on the surface of a lake such that its
(called cutoff wavelength) of the X rays generated is upper surface is in air while the lower one is in water
[NSEP 2014]  4
 refractive index =  . Rays from the sun overhead
(1) 4.4 nm (2) 44 m  3
converge at a distance 'a' inside the water, while rays
(3) 0.044 nm (4) 0.44 nm from a luminescent anglerfish beneath at the bottom
151. An object is placed 30 cm away from a symmetric of the lake converge at a distance 'b' in air. Therefore,
convex lens and an image two thirds of the size of [NSEP 2014]
the object is produced. The object is moved by a
(1) a = 12 cm, b = 12 cm
distance of 20 cm so as to get a magnified image.
Now we get [NSEP 2014] (2) a = 24 cm, b = 12 cm
(3) a = 18 cm, b = 12 cm
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(1) A real image of magnification (4) a = 24 cm, b = 18 cm
6
156. A hollow prism filled with hot water is used with usual
(2) A virtual image of magnification 5 arrangement to obtain a spectrum. The water prism
(3) A real image at a distance of 40 cm is set in minimum deviation position. It is observed
that the spectrum shifts so that deviation increases.
(4) A virtual image at a distance of 60 cm Indicate the correct statement(s) [NSEP 2014]
152. A symmetric concave lens of focal length 24 cm is (1) Refractive index of water increases with decrease
now placed in contact with the convex lens and the of temperature
object is brought back to its original position. The
(2) Refractive index of water increases with increase
image formed will be [NSEP 2014] of temperature
(1) A real one with a magnification 4 (3) Speed of light decreases with decrease of
(2) A real one at a distance of 40 cm temperature
(3) A virtual one at a distance of 120 cm (4) Speed of light increases with decrease of
temperature
(4) A virtual one with a magnification 2.5
157. A vertical narrow wire is illuminated with laser.
153. The concave lens is moved from the object through a Alternate dark and bright bands are formed on a graph
distance of 10 cm. We get an image that is paper pasted on a distant wall. Indicate the correct
[NSEP 2014] statement(s). [NSEP 2014]
(1) Making appropriate measurements it is possible
(1) Virtual and at a distance of about 17 cm from the
to determine the diameter of the wire
concave lens
(2) This phenomenon exhibits that the light does not
(2) Real and at a distance of about 47 cm from the follow rectilinear paths
object
(3) This is a case of Fraunhoffer diffraction
(3) Virtual, diminished and at a distance of 10 cm
from the concave lens (4) This is a case of interference of an infinitely large
number of Huygens secondary waves leading to
(4) Real and at a distance of 57 cm from the object a diffraction pattern
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158. Consider an element of a stretched string along which 161. The frequency of the pendulum having maximum
a wave travels. During its transverse oscillatory amplitude is [NSEP 2014]
motion, the element passes through a point at y = 0
and reaches its maximum at y = ym. Then, the string f0
(1) (2) f0
element has its maximum [NSEP 2014] 2
(1) Kinetic energy at y = ym (3) 2f0 (4) Not related to f0
(2) Elastic potential energy at y = ym 162. The pendulum in above paragraph is set into oscillation
(3) Kinetic energy at y = 0 with an initial amplitude of 10.0 cm. Soon this
pendulum comes to rest momentarily and the driver
(4) Elastic potential energy at y = 0
is seen to oscillate with an amplitude of 8.16 cm.
Paragraph for Q. Nos. 159 to 166 Then, mass M equals [NSEP 2014]
A large number of pendulums with identical bobs (mass (1) 1.5m (2) 2m
m) but varying lengths are suspended from a thick thread. (3) 2.5m (4) 3m
Another pendulum of a heavier bob
(mass M) is also suspended from the same thread as Now only one of the driven pendulums is oscillated.
shown. The driver and all other driven pendulums are
clamped.
163. A simple pendulum of length L has a period T. If length
is changed by ΔL, the change in period ΔT is
proportional to [NSEP 2014]
1
(1) T (2)
T2
1
(3) (4) T2
This pendulum with the heavier bob is used as a 'driver' to T
drive the other pendulums called as 'driven' pendulums. 164. The variation of amplitude A with respect to time t is
Assume that the amplitude of the driver is maintained shown as [NSEP 2014]
constant (by some suitable mechanism). Let the frequency
of the driver be f0. A A
159. The time periods – hence the frequencies (f) and the
amplitudes (A) of the driven pendulums in steady state (1) (2)
are measured. The variation of A and f is correctly
shown by the graph [NSEP 2014] O t O t
A A A
A
(1) (2) (3) (4)

O f O f O O t
t
A A 165. Which of the following will give a straight line graph?
[NSEP 2014]
(3) (4) 1
(1) log A against t (2) log A against
O f O f t
160. It is observed that [NSEP 2014] (3) A against t2 (4) A2 against t
(1) All the pendulums except one are at rest 166. If v is the velocity of the bob the force that is
(2) All the pendulums oscillate in phase with the responsible for decrease of amplitude proportional to
'driver' [NSEP 2014]
(3) One of the pendulum oscillates with maximum (1) v2 (2) v
amplitude
(4) The pendulum with maximum amplitude 1 1
(3) (4)
oscillates in phase with the 'driver' v v2
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167. If the threshold of hearing is assumed to be the 173. Refer to the circuit given below. Output voltage V0 is
reference (0 dB), then the threshold point is taken to measured between points a and b. Then
be 120 dB. Let the corresponding sound intensities
1kΩ
I0 a
be I0 and I respectively. Then, is
I input
2.5 V p - p D
[NSEP 2014] sinusoidal
b
(1) 120 (2) 1012
[NSEP 2014]
(3) 10–12 (4) 101.2
168. If E denotes the intensity of electric field, the (1) The peak value of V0 is 2.5 volt above the
minimum if the diode is assumed to be ideal.
dE
dimensions of a quantity ε0 are those of (2) The positive half cycle of the input is clipped.
dt
[NSEP 2014] (3) The circuit acts as a rectifier.
(1) Current (2) Current density (4) The peak value of V0 is about 3.5 volt above the
minimum if D is silicon diode (non-ideal).
(3) Electric potential (4) Electric flux
174. A short bar magnet is placed along N-S direction with
169. Standing waves are generated on a string loaded with
N pole pointing north. The neutral points are located
a cylindrical body. If the cylinder is immersed in water,
20 cm away from the bar magnet. If B H is the
the length of the loops changes by a factor of 2.2.
horizontal component of earth's magnetic field then
The specific gravity of the material of the cylinder is
the magnetic field due to the bar magnet at distance
[NSEP 2014]
of 40 cm along its axis is [NSEP 2014]
(1) 1.11 (2) 2.15
(3) 2.50 (4) 1.26 BH BH
(1) (2)
2 4
170. Consider a body moving through air at a speed greater
than that of sound. Out of the following terms that one BH BH
which is NOT connected with this event is (3) (4)
8 16
[NSEP 2014]
175. A long straight wire of radius R carries a uniformly
(1) Sonic boom (2) Ultrasonic distributed current i. The variation of magnetic field B
(3) Mach number (4) Conical wavefront from the axis of the wire is correctly represented by
the graph [NSEP 2014]
171. The age of an organic material is usually determined
by measuring its 14C content (carbon dating). The B B
ratio of the number of stable isotope of 14C atoms
present to the number of radioactive 14C atoms in a
certain material is found to be 3 : 1. If the half life of (1) (2)
14C atom is 5730 years, the age of the material under
O R t O R t
investigation is [NSEP 2014]
(1) 7944 years (2) 17190 years B B
(3) 11460 years (4) 13972 years
172. The arrangement of NAND gates shown below (3) (4)
effectively works as t
O R t O R
A 176. A coil is wound on an iron rod and connected to an

B Y ac source as shown in the figure. Two more coils AB
B and CD are also wound on the same rod. If ends B
[NSEP 2014] and C are joined, a filament, bulb connected between
ends A and D glows well. However, if B and D are
(1) AND gate (2) OR gate
joined and the bulb is connected between A and C,
(3) NAND gate (4) NOR gate It glows feebly. This shows that. [NSEP 2014]
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181. Masses m1 and m2 are connected to a string passing
over a pulley as shown. Mass m1 starts from rest and
falls through a distance d in time t. Now, by
interchanging the masses the time required for m2 to
A B C D fall through the same distance is 2t. Therefore, the
ratio of masses m1 : m2 is [NSEP 2015]
(1) Coils AB and CD are in series in the first case
while they are in parallel in the second case. m2
(2) In the second case the two coils are in phase
addition and then have unequal number of turns.
(3) In the second case the two coils are in phase 30º
opposition and they have equal number of turns
m1
(4) In the second case two coils are in phase
opposition and they have unequal number of 2 3
(1) (2)
turns. 3 2
177. Four thin straight long wires are all parallel to Z axis.
5 4
They pass through the points A(3, 0, 0), B(0, 3, 0), (3) (4)
2 3
C(–3, 0, 0) and D(0, –3, 0). They all carry currents in
k direction of magnitudes 0.3 A, 0.6 A, 0.3 A and 182. A pulley of negligible mass is suspended from a
0.3 A respectively. The magnitude of magnetic field spring balance. Blocks weighing 5.0 kg and 3.0 kg
at the origin O due to [NSEP 2014] are attached to the two ends of a string passing over
the pulley. The reading on the spring balance will be
(1) Wires at A and C is zero
[NSEP 2015]
(2) Wires at A and B is 2 2 × 10−8 T (1) 8.0 kg (2) 7.5 kg
(3) 2.0 kg (4) 4.0 kg
(3) Wires at A and D is 2 2 × 10−8 T
183. A jet of water of cross-sectional area A hits a plate
(4) All wires is 2 × 10–8 T normally with velocity ν. The plate is moving in the
178. An expression containing certain physical quantities direction of the jet with velocity V. Therefore, the force
is (1273.43 – 51.7052 + 745) × 21. After evaluation exerted on the plate is proportional to [NSEP 2015]
the correct answer is [NSEP 2015] (1) ν (2) ν2
(1) 41301.2208 (2) 4.1 × 104 (3) (ν – V) (4) (ν – V)2
(3) 41307 (4) 41000 184. A heavy cylindrical shaft (pile) of mass M is driven
179. A body released from a height H hits elastically an vertically through a distance s into the ground by the
inclined plane at a point P. After the impact the body blow of a pile-driver of mass m. The pile driver drops
starts moving horizontally and hits the ground. The vertically through a distance h onto the head of the
height at which point P should be situated so as to pile. The average resistance of the ground is
have the total time of travel maximum is [NSEP 2015] [NSEP 2015]
(1) H (2) 2H
 m2 h 
(1) g  + 2m 
H H  M s 
(3) (4)
4 2
180. A car moving along a straight road at a speed of  m2 h 
(2) g  m + M s + ( m + M ) 
μ m/s applies brakes at t = 0 second. The ratio of  ( ) 
distances travelled by the car during 3rd and 8th
second is 15 : 13. The car covers a distance of
M2 h 
0.25 m in the last second of its travel. Therefore, the (3) g  + ( m + M )
acceleration a(in m/s2) and the speed μ(in m/s) of the  m s 
car are respectively [NSEP 2015]
(1) –0.1, 16 (2) –0.2, 12  m2 h 
(4) g  + 2 ( m + M )
(3) –0.5, 20 (4) –0.1, 4  ( m + M ) s 
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185. A particle of mass m and charge –q moves along a 190. In a certain experiment density of the material of a
diameter of a uniform spherical charge distribution of small metallic cylindrical tube of a given mass is to
radius R with total charge +Q. The angular frequency be determined. Its length is about 3 cm, outer
of the periodic motion performed by the particle is diameter more than about 1 cm and wall thickness
[NSEP 2015] about 2 mm; the flat base being a little thicker than
2 mm. Which of the following set/s of apparatus can
2π qQ 1 qQ be used to determine the volume of the tube
(1) (2) accurately? [NSEP 2015]
ε0 mR 3 2 πε 0 mR 3
(1) Water and a measuring cylinder
1 qQ 1 qQ (2) Water, a measuring cylinder and a micrometer
(3) ε0 mr 3 (4) 4 πε 0 mR 3 screw gauge
(3) An overflow vessel, a measuring cylinder and
186. A spherical body of mass m1 moving with a speed u1
water
collides elastically with a lighter spherical body of
mass m2 initially at rest. The maximum angle through (4) Only vernier callipers
which the heavier body gets deflected after collision 191. A body of mass m and radius R rolling horizontally
depends upon [NSEP 2015] without slipping at a speed v climbs a ramp to a
(1) m1 and u1 only (2) m2 and u1 only 3v 2
height . The rolling body can be [NSEP 2015]
(3) m1 and m2 only (4) m1, m2 and u1 all 4g
(1) A sphere (2) A circular ring
187. A non-conducting spherical shell of radius R
surrounds a point charge q. The electric flux through (3) A spherical shell (4) A circular disc
a cap of the shell of half angle θ is [NSEP 2015] 192. A particle of mass 10 g starts from rest at t = 0 s
from a point (0 m, 4 m) and gets accelerated at
2πqθ q
(1) ε0 (2) 2ε (1 − cos θ ) 0.5 m/s2 along x − 3y + 4 3 = 0 in XY plane. The
0
angular momentum of the particle about the origin
(in SI units) at t = 2 s is [NSEP 2015]
q ( 2θ ) qθ
(3) (4) 4 πε (1) −0.01 3 k  (2) −0.02 3 k
4πε0 0
(3) Zero (4) −20 3 k
188. A charge +q is placed at a distance of d from a point
O. A conducting body surrounds point O such that q 193. A yo-yo has a spool of mass m and radius R. A
remains outside. The electric field at O due to the massless string is wound around an axle of radius b
induced charge is [NSEP 2015] and of negligible mass. If the yo-yo released from rest
g R
(1) Zero has a downward acceleration of , the ratio is
9 b
1 q [NSEP 2015]
(2) 4 πε 2 directed towards the charge q
0 d (1) 2 (2) 3
(3) 4 (4) 5
1 q
(3) 4 πε 2 directed away from the charge q
194. A uniform rod (ABCDAC) is bent in the shape of a
0 d kite as shown. If a point X along AC is the centre of
mass of the structure, distance AX is [NSEP 2015]
(4) Data insufficient
B
189. A charge (– 2Q) is distributed uniformly on a spherical
balloon of radius R. Another point charge (+ Q) is
situated at the centre of the balloon. The balloon is
now inflated to twice the radius. Neglecting the elastic 2m
energy involved in the process, the change in total A C
x
electric energy of the system is [NSEP 2015]
1m
−2Q 2 −Q 2
(1) (2)
4πε0 R 4πε0R
D
+Q 2 (1) 1.50 m (2) 1.08 m

(3) (4) zero (3) 1.00 m (4) 1.10 m
4πε0R
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195. In the circuit shown below the switch is closed at (1) r1r2 (2) Infinity
t = 0. For 0 < t < R (C1 + C2), the current I1 in the
capacitor C1 in terms of total current I is [NSEP 2015] r2 2 2 r1r2
(3) r r2 − r1 (4) r − r
1 2 1
I1 C1
199. Two thin rods of lengths l 1 and l 2 at a certain
temperature are joined to each other end to end. The
I2 C2 composite rod is then heated through a temperature
I θ. The coefficients of linear expansion of the two rods
+ – are α1 and α2 respectively. Then, the effective
coefficient of linear expansion of the composite rod
E R
is [NSEP 2015]
 C1   C2 
(1)  C  I (2)  C  I α1 + α 2
 2  1 (1) (2) α1α 2
2
l1α 2 + l 2 α1 l1α1 + l 2 α 2
 C1   C2  (3) (4)
(3)  C + C I (4)  C + C I l1 + l 2 l1 + l 2
 1 2   1 2 
200. The earth is getting energy from the sun whose
196. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct in surface temperature is Ts and radius is R. Let the
case of a source of emf (such as a primary cell)? radius of the earth be r and the distance from the sun
be d. Assume the earth and the sun both to behave
[NSEP 2015]
as perfect black bodies and the earth is in thermal
(1) Inside the cell there always exist an electrostatic equilibrium at a constant temperature Te. Therefore,
field and a non-electrostatic field of equal the temperature Ts of the sun is xTe, where x is
magnitude directed opposite to it.
[NSEP 2015]
(2) Potential difference is the work of an electrostatic
field whereas electromotive force is the work of a 2d 2R
(1) (2)
non-electrostatic field. R r
(3) Under certain condition current can flow from 4d d
positive terminal to negative terminal within the (3) (4)
r R
cell.
201. With a rise of temperature [NSEP 2015]
(4) When an external resistance is connected to the
cell, the electrostatic field inside the cell (1) Surface tension of water decreases
decreases in magnitude compared to the non- (2) Viscosity of water decreases
electrostatic field. (3) Viscosity of air decreases
197. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct in (4) Viscosity of air increases
case of a resistance in a resistance box used in a
laboratory? [NSEP 2015] Paragraph
Equal volumes of two liquids (L1 and L2) are taken in two
(1) The resistance is prepared using tungsten or
identical calorimeters. Both L1 and L2 are initially at about
nichrome wire.
80ºC. Calorimeters are corked fitted with thermometers to
(2) The resistance is prepared using manganin wire. record the temperatures of the liquids. The temperatures
(3) Half of the length of the resistance wire is wound are recorded every 30 S alternating between the two liquids,
clockwise and the remaining half anticlockwise that is the temperatures are recorded at an interval of 1
just to accommodate the whole length in a small min for any one liquid. The graphs of temperature θ (ºC)
space. versus time t (min) for two liquids L1 and L2 are as shown.
(4) Half of the length of the resistance wire is wound θºC

clockwise and the remaining half anticlockwise
θ1
to make the inductive effect zero. L1
198. Two air bubbles with radii r1 and r2 (r2 > r1) formed of θ2
the same liquid stick to each other to form a common 1.9 min L2
interface. Therefore, the radius of curvature of the 2.5 min
common surface is [NSEP 2015] t min
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202. From the graphs it can be said that [NSEP 2015] 209. If the experiment is carried out with equal masses of
(1) Newton’s law of cooling is not valid the two liquids, then [NSEP 2015]
(1) L1 will cool faster
(2) The specific heat of L2 is greater than that of L1
(2) L2 will cool faster
(3) The observations recorded are not consistent
(4) None of the above statements is correct (3) Both the liquids will cool at the same rate
(4) Nothing can be said about the rates as data are
203. Equal volumes of the two liquids are necessary so
insufficient
that [NSEP 2015]
210. The entire experiment is repeated with other two liquids
(1) Heat contents of the two liquids are equal
having nearly the same specific heats. Then, [NSEP 2015]
(2) The exposed surfaces are equal
(1) The two curves will be coincident.
(3) The calculations are simplified
(2) The two curves will be parallel.
(4) None of the above
(3) The two curves will intersect at a point.
204. The nature of the outer surfaces of the calorimeters
(4) Nothing can be said about the two curves as data
[NSEP 2015] are insufficient.
(1) Should be blackened and rough 211. The graph of specific heat of water (on Y-axis) against
(2) Should be silvered and rough temperature (on X-axis) between 0°C and 100°C
(3) Should be silvered and polished / shining [NSEP 2015]
(4) Could be arbitrary (1) Is a straight line parallel to the temperature axis.
205. Which of the following arrangements would be the (2) Is a straight line passing through a point (15°C,
ideal environment for the two calorimeters? 1 cal/g-°C) and having a small positive slope.
[NSEP 2015] (3) Has a minimum between 14.5°C and 15.5°C.
(1) A double walled box, both inner and outer space (4) Has a minimum at about 30°C.
filled with water. 212. A certain perfect gas occupying 1 litre at 80 cm of
(2) A double walled box with water in the inner box Hg suddenly expands to 1190 cc while the pressure
and empty outer box. falls to 60 cm of Hg. Therefore, the gas is
(3) A double walled box with water in the outer box [NSEP 2015]
and empty inner box. (1) Polyatomic (2) Diatomic
(4) In air without any box. (3) Monoatomic (4) Data inadequate
206. The two curves will [NSEP 2015] 213. Two coils wound on the same magnetic core have
(1) Intersect at some later time inductances L 1 and L 2. When the two coils are
connected in series, the effective inductance is
(2) Merge after a long time
[NSEP 2015]
(3) Remain separate at all times
(1) L1 + L2
(4) Be parallel to the X axis but distinct after a long
time (2) Certainly greater than L1 + L2
207. Given: mass of L1 = 50 g and mass of L2 = 62.5 g. If (3) Certainly less than L1 + L2
water equivalent of calorimeters is assumed to be (4) None of these
 s1  214. A coaxial cable consists of two thin cylindrical
negligible, then  s  equals [NSEP 2015]
 2 conducting shells of radii a and (a < b). The
inductance per unit length of the cable is
(1) 1.04 (2) 0.60
[NSEP 2015]
(3) 0.95 (4) 1.64
208. If ρ1 and ρ2 are the densities of L1 and L2 respectively μ 0 (a + b ) μ0  a 
(1) (2) ln  
then, identify the correct statement [NSEP 2015] 2π a 4π  b 
(1) s1 > s2, ρ1 > ρ2 (2) s1 > s2, ρ1 < ρ2 μ0  b  μ0  b 
(3) ln   (4) ln  
(3) s1 < s2, ρ1 > ρ2 (4) s1 < s2, ρ1 < ρ2 4π  a  2π  a 
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215. The inductance of a solenoid varies [NSEP 2015] 1 1
(1) (2)
(1) Directly as the area of cross section 4 2
(2) Directly as the square of the number of turns 3 3
(3) (4)
(3) Inversely as the length of the solenoid 2 4
(4) Directly as the volume enclosed by the solenoid 221. Two coherent sources of light S1 and S2, equidistant
216. Which of the following statement(s) in case of a from the origin, are separated by a distance 2λ as
thermodynamics process is/are correct? shown. They emit light of wavelength λ. Interference is
(The symbols carry their usual meaning) observed on a screen placed along the circle of large
radius R. Point P is seen to be a point of constructive
[NSEP 2015] interference. Then, angle θ (other than 0° and 90°) is
(1) ΔEint = W indicates an adiabatic process [NSEP 2015]
Y
(2) ΔEint = Q suggests an isochoric process P
(3) ΔEint = 0 is true for a cyclic process
R
(4) ΔEint = –W indicates an adiabatic processes θ
S1 S2 X
217. A thin rod of length l in the shape of a semicircle is
pivoted at one of its ends such that it is free to
oscillate in its own plane. The frequency f of small
oscillations of the semicircular rod is [NSEP 2015]
(1) 45°
1 gπ 1 g π +4 2
(2) 30°
(1) (2)
2π 2l 2π 2l (3) 60°
(4) Not possible in the first quadrant
1 g ( π + 2) 1 g ( π 2 + 1)
(3) (4) 222. A polarized light is incident on a polaroid. Let I0 be
2π l 2π 2πl
the intensity of light transmitted by this polaroid. Now,
218. A particle executes a periodic motion according to the a very large number (say N) of polaroids is placed in
relation x = 4 cos2(50t)sin(500t). Therefore, the motion a row with their axes displaced through a small angle
can be considered to be the superposition of n θ successively. If the last polaroid is crossed to the
independent simple harmonic motions, where n is first one, the intensity of light transmitted by the last
[NSEP 2015] polaroid is about [NSEP 2015]
(1) 2 (2) 3 I0
(1) Zero (2)
(3) 4 (4) 5 2
219. An optical fibre consists of a core (refractive index n1) I0
(3) I0 (4)
surrounded by a cladding (refractive index n2). A ray N
of light enters the fibres from air at an angle θ with 223. A rainbow is formed when a ray of sunlight passes
the fibre axis. The maximum value of θ for which the through a spherical raindrop. Then the total angle
ray can propagate down the fibre is through which the ray deviates is (i and r denote the
[NSEP 2015] angles of incidence and of refraction respectively)
[NSEP 2015]
−1 n1 −1 n2
(1) sin n2 (2) sin n1
(1) 2i – 4r (2) π + 2i – 4r
(3) 2(i – r) (4) 2(π + i – 2r)
(3) sin−1 n12 + n22 (4) sin−1 n12 − n22 224. A car has a rear view mirror of focal length 20 cm. A
truck 2 m broad and 1.6 m in height is overtaking the
220. In Young's double slit experiment the intensity at a car with a relative speed of 15 km/hr. At the moment
point is I where the corresponding path difference is when the truck is 6 m behind the car, the car driver
one sixth of the wavelength of light used. If I0 denotes will see the image of the truck to be moving at a
I speed of [NSEP 2015]
the maximum intensity, the ratio I is equal to (1) 0.0043 m/s (2) 0.13 m/s
0
[NSEP 2015] (3) 0.21 m/s (4) 4.17 m/s
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225. An object and a screen are separated by a distance
1 5
D. A convex lens of focal length f such that 4f < D, (1) (2)
is moved between the object and the screen to get 2R 3R
two sharp images. If the two positions of the lens are
1 2
separated by a distance L, then [NSEP 2015] (3) (4)
3R 3R
(1) L is equal to D(D − 4f ) 229. The half life period of a radioactive element X is the
(2) Object distance in one position is numerically same as the mean lifetime of another radioactive
equal to image distance in the other position element Y. Initially both of them have the same
number of atoms. Then [NSEP 2015]
(D − L )
(3) The ratio of sizes of the two images is (1) X and Y have the same initial decay rate
(D + L )
(2) X and Y decay at the same rate always
(D − L)2
(4) The ratio of sizes of the two images is (3) Y will decay at larger rate than X
(D + L)2
(4) X will decay at larger rate than Y
226. When photons each with energy 4.25 eV strike the
230. A sodium atom emits a photon of wavelength 590 nm
surface of a metal A, the photoelectrons given out
and recoils with velocity v equal to [NSEP 2015]
have maximum kinetic energy T A and the
corresponding de Broglie wavelength is λA. When (1) 0.029 m/s (2) 0.048 m/s
another metal surface B is irradiated with photons
(3) 0.0023 m/s (4) Data inadequate
each with energy 4.70 eV, the corresponding
maximum kinetic energy TB is 1.50 eV less than TA. 231. A practical diode (p-n junction) when forward biased
If the de Broglie wavelength λB of these photoelectrons is equivalent to [NSEP 2015]
is twice that of λA, then [NSEP 2015]
(1) A closed switch
(1) Work function of metal A is 2.25 eV
(2) A cell (potential difference)
(2) Work function of metal B is 4.20 eV
(3) A small resistance
(3) TA = 2.0 eV
(4) All the above in series
(4) The radiation incident on metal A has a
wavelength 292 nm 232. The circuit shown below is equivalent to
227. When a light wave is incident at the interface between
two media, the reflection coefficient is given by
(n − 1)2 S1 S2
where n is the refractive index of the denser
(n + 1)2
medium with respect to the rarer medium. Two
stretched strings whose linear densities are 25 g/m [NSEP 2015]
and 9 g/m are joined together. Assuming the law of
(1) OR gate
optics holds good here also, the reflection coefficient
for the pulse along the strings is [NSEP 2015] (2) NOR gate
(3) AND gate
9 3
(1) (2) (4) NAND gate
16 4
233. Which one of the following statements in connection
1 1 with a semiconducting material is NOT CORRECT?
(3) (4)
16 9
[NSEP 2015]
228. Imagine an atom made up of a proton and a (1) They have negative temperature coefficient of
hypothetical particle of double the mass as that of resistance
an electron but the same charge. Apply Bohr theory
to consider transitions of the hypothetical particle to (2) They have a moderate forbidden energy gap
the ground state. Then, the longest wavelength (in (3) Current is carried by electrons and holes both
terms of Rydberg constant for hydrogen atom) is
(4) Every semiconducting material is a tetravalent
[NSEP 2015] element
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234. A transistor (pnp or npn) can be used as 236. The input-output voltage relation for a certain high
[NSEP 2015] V0 ωCR
(1) An amplifier (2) An oscillator pass filter is given by V = . The
i 1 + ω 2C 2R 2
(3) A switch (4) A current source cut-off frequency (fc) for this filter will be
Paragraph [NSEP 2015]
Generally light emitted from a source contains several 1 2
wavelengths. Similarly the electrical voltage at the output (1) (2)
2πRC πRC
of a sensor contains a mixture of dc and several ac
components of different amplitudes and different frequencies. π 1
Filter circuits are used to pass desired frequencies and to (3) (4)
2RC RC
eliminate undesired frequencies. The frequencies
transmitted by the filter form the pass band while the 237. The input-output voltage relation for a certain filter is
frequencies eliminated by the filter form the stop band or
V0 ωβA
rejection band. given by = where ω is the
Vi (ω12 − ω 2 )2 + ω 2β 2
We can think of four basic types of electrical filters- a lower
pass filter where frequencies below a certain cutoff angular frequency of the input while ω 1 ,
frequency fc are passed. Similarly one can think of a high A and β are constants. This relation is meant for
pass filter, band pass filter, band stop (or band rejection)
[NSEP 2015]
filter. The cutoff frequency fc is the frequency at which the
(1) Low pass filter (2) High pass filter
1
output voltage falls to times its maximum value. (3) Band pass filter (4) Band stop filter
2
238. Refer to the following schematic diagrams of different
An inductor and/or a capacitors an essential component combinations of a low pass filter (LPF) and a high
of a filter. Generally a resistance is included in a filter pass filter (HPF). Assume f1 < f2. The combination
circuit to determine the time constant and hence the cutoff that works as a band pass filter is
frequency.
235. Refer to the RC networks (1) and (2) shown below, LPF HPF
which of the following statements is true? Vi fc = f1 fc = f2 V0
(i)
C
Vi R V0 LPF HPF
Vi fc = f2 fc = f1 V0
(ii)
(1)
LPF LPF
fc = f1 fc = f2
R
Vi C V0 Vi V0 Vi V0
HPF HPF
fc = f2 f0 = f1
(2) (iii) (iv)
[NSEP 2015] [NSEP 2015]

(1) Each of the two networks represents a low pass (1) (i) (2) (ii)
filter.
(3) (iii) (4) (iv)
(2) Each of the two networks represents a high pass
239. Refer to the schematic diagram in previous question.
filter.
The combination that works as a band elimination filter
(3) Network (1) represents a low pass filter while is [NSEP 2015]
network (2) a high pass filter.
(1) (i) (2) (ii)
(4) Network (1) represents a high pass filter while
network (2) a low pass filter. (3) (iii) (4) (iv)
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240. An astrophysicist desires to study radiation at 244. A wire ab of length 10 cm is fixed in the shape of a
wavelengths higher than those for visible light coming sinusoidal curve as shown. The wire carries
 a current
from a certain celestial body. He must use an optical of 1.2 A. In a uniform magnetic field B of 0.1 T, the
filter that is [NSEP 2015] wire experiences a force whose magnitude is
(1) High pass (2) Low pass Y [NSEP 2015]

1.2 A
(3) Band pass (4) Band rejection
B
241. Figure (A) below shows an acoustical filter that consists a (4 cm, 0 cm)
X
of a set of identical cavities connected by narrow tubes ( 0 cm, 0 cm) b
and figure (B) shows its electrical analog. The acoustical
filter represented by figure (A) is
(1) 1.2 × 10–2 N (2) 4.8 × 10–3 N

(3) Zero (4) Insufficient data
(A)
245. A series LCR circuit is connected to an ac source of
frequency f and a voltage V. At this frequency,
L L L
reactance of the capacitor is 350 ohm while the
resistance of the circuit is 180 ohm. Current in the
C C circuit leads the voltage by 54º and power dissipated
in the circuit is 140 watt. Therefore, voltage V is
(B) [NSEP 2015]
[NSEP 2015] (1) 250 volt (2) 260 volt

(3) 270 volt (4) 280 volt
(1) Low pass (2) High pass
246. If a current of 2 A passing through a certain
(3) Band pass (4) Band rejection
electrolyte for t minutes liberates 1 gram of oxygen,
242. Graphs I, II, III and IV shown below represent the then t is about [NSEP 2015]
frequency response of different types of filter circuits. (1) 6000 (2) 100
The correct order of these graphs corresponding to
low pass, high pass, band pass and stop filter is (3) 50 (4) 25
247. Two blocks of masses m and 2m are placed on a
V0/Vi V0/Vi V0/Vi V0/Vi smooth horizontal surface as shown. In the first case
1 1 1 1 only a force f1 is applied from left. Later on only a
force f2 is applied from right. If the force acting at the
interface of the two blocks in the two cases is the
0 0 0 0
same, then f1 : f2 is [NSEP 2016]
f f f f
(I) (II) (III) (IV)
[NSEP 2015] f1
2m f2
(1) I, II, III, IV (2) II, IV, III, I m
(3) IV, II, III, I (4) IV, III, II, I

(1) 1 : 1 (2) 1 : 2
243. Two particles, each of mass m and charge q are
(3) 2 : 1 (4) 1 : 3
attached at the ends of a light rod of length 2r. The
rod is rotated at a constant angular speed ω about 248. Consider a relation connecting three physical
an axis perpendicular to the rod passing through its quantities A, B and C given by A = Bn Cm. The
centre. The ratio of magnetic moment of the system dimensions of A, B and C are [LT], [L2T–1] and [LT2]
to its angular momentum is [NSEP 2015] respectively. Therefore, the exponents n and m have
values [NSEP 2016]
q q
(1) (2) 2 1
m 2m (1) and (2) 2 and 3
3 3
2q q 4 1 1 3
(3) (4) (3) and − (4) and
m 4m 5 5 5 5
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249. Vectors A, B, C lie in XY plane and their resultant 253. The variation of velocity with time of a toy car moving
is R. The magnitudes of A, B and R are 100, 200 along a straight line is as shown below. Which of the
following graphs correctly represents the variation of
and 200 respectively. The angles made by these
acceleration with time for the toy car? [NSEP 2016]
vectors with the positive direction of X axis are 60º,
150º and 90º respectively. Therefore the magnitude Velocity (m/s)
and the angle made by C with positive direction of 4
X axis respectively are [NSEP 2016] 3
2
(1) 75, 315º (2) 110, 45º 1
0 1 2 3 Time(s)
(3) 156, 240º (4) 124, 6.2º –1
250. Two particles A and B are situated 10 m apart along –2
X axis, B being farther right of A, at t = 0. Particle
A is moving at 0.75 m/s parallel to +Y axis while B Acceleration(m/s2)
at 1 m/s along –X axis. After a time t they come
closest to each other. Therefore, t is [NSEP 2016] 4
2
(1) 4.8 s (1)
0
(2) 6.4 s –2 1 2 3 Time(s)
–4
(3) 6.0 s
(4) 3.2 s
Acceleration(m/s2)
251. Two blocks of masses m1 = 8 kg and m2 = 7 kg are
connected by a light string passing over a light 4
frictionless pulley. The mass m1 is at rest on the 2
inclined plane and mass m2 hangs vertically. The (2) 0
angle of inclination is 30º. Therefore, the force of –2 1 2 3 Time(s)
friction acting on m1 is (g = 10 m/s2) [NSEP 2016] –4
(1) 30 N up the plane

Acceleration(m/s2)
(2) 30 N down the plane
4
(3) 40 N up the plane
2
(4) 40 N down the plane
(3) 0
252. A tennis ball is released from a height and allowed –2 1 2 3 Time(s)
to fall onto a hard surface. The graph below shows –4
the variation of velocity of the ball with time from the
instant of release. The point of upward maximum Acceleration(m/s )
2
velocity of the ball is indicated by point [NSEP 2016]
Velocity
B D (4)
Time 254. The breakdown field for air is about 2 × 106 volt/m.
Therefore, the maximum charge that can be placed
A C on a sphere of diameter 10 cm is [NSEP 2016]
(1) A (2) B (1) 2.0 × 10–4 C (2) 5.6 × 10–7 C
(3) C (4) D (3) 5.6 × 10–2 C (4) 2.0 × 102 C
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255. A particle moves in XY Plane according to the 259. A uniform spherical charge distribution of radius R
relations x = kt and y = kt(1 –pt) where k and p are produces electric fields E1 and E2 at two points at
positive constants and t is time. Therefore distances r1 and r2 respectively from the centre of the
[NSEP 2016] distribution. Out of the following the possible
(1) The trajectory of the particle is parabola E1
expression/s for E is/are [NSEP 2016]
(2) The particle has constant velocity along X axis 2
(3) The force acting on the particle remains in the r2  r1 

2
same direction even if both k and p are negative (1) r (2)  
constants. 1  r2 
(4) The particle has a constant acceleration along R3 r1r22
negative Y axis (3) (4)
r12 r2 R3
256. The variation of acceleration with time for a particle
260. A sphere of radius R made up of Styrofoam (light
performing simple harmonic motion along straight line
is shown in adjacent figure. Therefore [NSEP 2016] R
polystyrene material) has a cavity of radius . The
2
acceleration
R
centre of the cavity is situated at a distance of
1 2
from the centre of the Styrofoam sphere. The cavity
2 is filled with a solid material of density five times that
time
0 of Styrofoam. Now, the centre of mass is seen to be
3
located at a distance x from the centre of Styrofoam
sphere, therefore x is [NSEP 2016]
(1) The particle has a non-zero displacement initially R R
(1) (2)
(2) The displacement of the particle at point 1 is 2 3
negative R R
(3) (4)
(3) The velocity of the particle at point 2 is positive 4 6
(4) The potential energy at point 3 is maximum 261. Two point masses m1 and m2 are connected at the
257. Which of the following physical quantities have ends of a light rigid rod of length l. The moment of
dimensions identical to each other ? [NSEP 2016] inertia of the system about an axis through their
centre of mass and perpendicular to the rod is
(1) The Young’s modulus Y.
[NSEP 2017 & 2018]
(2) ε0E2 where E is the electric field intensity and
ε0 is the permittivity of free space 1  m1m2  2
(1) l
2  m1 + m2 
B2
(3) where B is the magnetic field and μ0 is the
μ0  mm  2
(2)  1 2  l
permeability of free space  m1 + m2 
(4) kT where k is Boltzmann’s constant and T is the
absolute temperature.
(3) ( m1 + m2 ) l 2
258. A charge q is situated at the origin. Let m + m2  2
(4) m12 + m22   1
    m + m  l
E A , EB , and EC be the electric fields at the points 1 2
A(2, –3, –1), B(–1, –2, 4) and C(2, –4, 1). Therefore 262. A ball A of mass 1 kg moving at a speed of 5 m/s
[NSEP 2016] strikes tangentially another ball B initially at rest. The
  ball A then moves at right angles to its initial direction
(1) E A ⊥ EB
at a speed of 4 m/s. If the collision is elastic, then
(2) No work is done in moving a test charge q1 from mass (in kg) of ball B and its momentum after
B to C collision (in kg-m/s) respectively are (approximately)
  [NSEP 2016]
(3) 2 | E A | = 3 | EB |
(1) 1.2 and 1.8 (2) 2.2 and 3.3
 
(4) EB = −EC (3) 4.6 and 6.4 (4) 6.2 and 9.1
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263. A resistor R is connected to a parallel combination Which of the following alternatives is correct ?
of two identical batteries each with emf E and an
internal resistance r. The potential drop across the (1) Statement A is the result of statement B
resistance R is [NSEP 2016] (2) Statement B cannot be true
2ER ER (3) Statement A cannot be true
(1) (2)
2R + r R + 2r
(4) Neither of the statements A and B is true
ER 2ER
(3) (4) 267. The left side front tyre was observed to be in contact
2R + r R + 2r
with the road over a length L cm. The value of L is
264. If a copper wire is stretched to make its radius
decrease by 0.1%, the percentage change in its [NSEP 2016]
resistance is approximately [NSEP 2016]
(1) 8.85 cm (2) 9.35 cm
(1) –0.4% (2) +0.8%
(3) 11.36 cm (4) 10.35 cm
(3) +0.4% (4) +0.2%
268. When five persons occupy the seats L increases by
265. A fixed horizontal wire M carries 200 A current.
Another wire N running parallel to M carries a current 2.5 cm. The average weight of a person is
I and remains suspended in a vertical plane below [NSEP 2016]
M at a distance of 20 mm. Both the wires have a
linear mass density 10–2 kg/m. Therefore, the current (1) 66 kg (2) 60 kg
I is [NSEP 2016]
(3) 62 kg (4) 64 kg
(1) 20 A (2) 4.9 A
(3) 49 A (4) 200 A 269. If five persons occupy the seats, the centre of the
Paragraph wheel is lowered by about [NSEP 2016]
A wheel of a car is made up of two parts (1) the central (1) 1 mm (2) 2 mm
metal rim, and (2) the rubber tyre. The width of the tyre
W = 16.5 cm and height h = 7.7 cm. The rim overlaps (3) 3 mm (4) 4 mm
the tyre. The total weight of the car is 1500 kg distributed
evenly. The tyres are inflated with air to a pressure 270. The mass of air in a tyre is about [NSEP 2016]
2.0 kg/cm2. The density of air at pressure of 1.0 kg/cm2
(1) 24 g (2) 49 g
and at room temperature equals 1.29 g/litre. The outer
diameter of the tyre is 55.4 cm and that of the rim is (3) 32 g (4) 64 g
40 cm.
271. The tyres of racing cars are very wide. Their width is
W nearly three times the above value. This large width
is for [NSEP 2016]
(1) Stability and acceleration
(2) Streamlining and acceleration
(3) Streamlining and stability
(4) Streamlining, stability and acceleration
Ignore the thickness of rubber and use the dimensions Paragraph

given here. Note that the units mentioned above are
A nichrome wire AB, 100 cm long and of uniform cross
conventional units used in everyday life.
section is mounted on a meter scale the points A and B
266. Consider the following two statements about a tyre coinciding with 0 cm and 100 cm marks respectively. The
of a car.
wire has a resistance S = 50 ohm. Any point C along
Statement A : ‘The horizontal road surface is exactly this wire, between A and B is called a variable point to
tangential to the tyre. which on end of an electrical element is connected. In
Statement B : ‘The tyre is inflated with excess the following questions this arrangement will be referred
pressure. [NSEP 2016] to as ‘wire AB’.
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272. The emf of a battery is determined using the following
circuit with ‘wire AB’ , The galvanometer shows zero
deflection when one of its terminals is connected to
point C. If the internal resistance of the battery is
4 ohm, its emf is [NSEP 2016]
(1) R = G (2) R << G
SG
(3) R >> G (4) R =
S +G
276. A cup of water is placed in a car moving at a constant
(1) 3.75 volt (2) 4.05 volt acceleration a to the left. Inside the water is a small
air bubble. The figure that correctly shows the shape
(3) 2.50 volt (4) 9.0 volt
of the water surface and the direction of motion of
273. In the adjacent circuit arrangement it is found that the air bubble is [NSEP 2016]
deflection in the galvanometer is 10 divisions. Also
the voltage across the ‘wire AB’ is equal to the across
the galvanometer. Therefore, the current sensitivity of
the galvanometer is about [NSEP 2016]
(1) A (2) B
(1) 0.050 div/μA (2) 0.066 div/μA (3) C (4) D
(3) 0.0140 div/μA (4) Data insufficient 277. At a certain height h above the surface of the earth
274. The ‘wire AB’ is now a part of the adjacent circuit. the change in the value of acceleration due to gravity
With the resistors P = 50 Ω and Q = 100 Ω, the null (g) is the same as that at a depth x below the surface.
point is obtained at C where AC = 33 cm. When the Assuming h and x to be enough small compared to
resistors are interchanged, the null point is found at the radius of the earth, x : h is [NSEP 2016]
C with AC = 67 cm. The systematic error in this
experiment seems to be due to non-coincidence of (1) 1 : 1 (2) 2 : 1
A and B with 0 cm mark and 100 cm mark (3) 1 : 2 (4) 1 : 4
respectively. If these end errors are equivalent to
‘a’ cm and ‘b’ cm respectively, then they are 278. Two particles of masses m and M are initially at rest
[NSEP 2016] and infinitely separated. At a later instant when they
are at a finite distance d from each other, their relative
velocity of approach is [NSEP 2016]
C
1
(1) 
P G Q Gm  2
 2d 
(1) 0 and 1 (2) 1 and 0 1
 2G ( m + M )  2
(3) 0.33 and 0.33 (4) 1 and 1 (2)  
 d
275. In the adjacent circuit a resistance R is used. Initially
with ‘wire AB’ not in the circuit, the galvanometer 1
shows a deflection of d divisions. Now, the ‘wire AB’ G (m + M )  2
(3)  
is connected parallel to the galvanometer and the  2d
d 1
galvanometer shows a deflection nearly divisions.
(4) 
2 2GM  2
Therefore [NSEP 2016]  d 
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279. A solid wooden block with a uniform cross sections 283. Two identical rooms in a house are connected by an
is floating in water (density ρw) with a height h1 below open doorway. The temperatures in the two rooms
water. Now a flat slab of stone is placed over the are maintained at two different values. Therefore
wooden block but the block still floats with a height
[NSEP 2016]
h2 below water. Afterward the stone is removed from
the top and pasted at the bottom of the wooden (1) The room with higher temperature contains more
block. The wooden block now floats with a height h3 amount of air
under water. Therefore, the density of the stone is
(2) The room with lower temperature contains more
[NSEP 2016] amount of air
h2 − h1 h2 − h3 (3) Both the rooms contain the same amount of air
(1) h − h ρw (2) h − h ρw
3 1 2 1 (4) The room with higher pressure contains more
amount of air
h2 − h1 h3
(3) h − h ρw (4) h − h ρw 284. A heavy metal block is dragged along a rough
2 3 2 1
horizontal surface at a constant speed of 20 km/hr
280. A metallic wire of length  is held between two The coefficient of friction between the block and the
supports under some tension. The wire is cooled surface is 0.6. The block is made of a material whose
through θ°. Let Y be the Young’s modulus, ρ the specific heat is 0.1 cal/g°C and absorbs 25% of heat
density and α be the thermal coefficient of linear generated due to friction. If the block is dragged for
expansion of the material of the wire. Therefore, the 10 min, the rise in temperature of the block is about
frequency of oscillations of the wire varies as (g = 10 m/s2) [NSEP 2016]
[NSEP 2016] (1) 12°C
(1) Y (2) θ (2) 50°C
1 α (3) 211°C
(3) (4)
 ρ (4) Data Insufficient
281. Water is flowing through a vertical tube with varying 285. A gas is made to undergo a change of state from an
cross section as shown. The rate of flow is initial state to a final state along different paths by
52.5 m/s. Given that speed of flow v1 = 0.35 m/s adiabatic process only. Therefore [NSEP 2016]
and area of cross section A2 = 0.5 cm2. Which of (1) The work done is different for different paths
the following is/are true ? [NSEP 2016]
(2) The work done is the same for all paths
(3) There is no work done as there is no transfer of
energy
(4) The total internal energy of the system will not
change
286. The impedance (Z) of three electrical components
e1, e2 and e3 has frequency (f) dependence as shown
(1) A1 = 1.0 cm2, v2 = 0.70 m/s by the following three curves. [NSEP 2016]
(2) A1 = 1.5 cm2, v2 = 1.05 m/s
Z
(3) h = 5 cm
(4) h = 10 cm e3
e2
282. A small ball bearing is released at the top of a long
vertical column of glycerine of height 2 h. The ball
bearing falls through a height h in a time t1 and then
e1
the remaining height with the terminal velocity in time
t2. Let W1 and W2 be the work done against viscous f
drag over these height. Therefore, [NSEP 2016] The three components e1, e2, e3 are respectively
(1) t1 < t2 (2) t1 > t2 (1) R, L, C (2) R, C, L
(3) W1 = W2 (4) W1 < W2 (3) L, R, C (4) C, R, L
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287. An ac source (sinusoidal source with frequency 290. A vibrator of frequency f is placed near one end of a
50 Hz) is connected in series with a rectifying diode, long cylindrical tube. The tube is fitted with a movable
piston at the other end. An observer listens to the
a 100 Ω resistor, a 1000 μF capacitor and
sound through a side opening. As the piston is moved
milliammeter. After some time the milliammeter reads through 8.75 cm, the intensity of sound recorded by
zero. The voltage measured across the capacitor with the observer changes from a maximum to a
a dc voltmeter is [NSEP 2016] minimum. If the speed of sound in air is 350 m/s,
the frequency f is [NSEP 2016]
(1) The peak voltage of the ac source
(1) 500 Hz (2) 1000 Hz
(2) rms voltage of the ac source (3) 2000 Hz (4) 4000 Hz
(3) Average voltage of the ac source over a half 291. Two wires made of the same material, one thick and
cycle the other thin, are connected to form a composite
wire. The composite wire is subjected to some
(4) Average voltage of the ac source over a full tension. A wave travelling along the wire crosses the
cycle. junction point. The characteristic of wave that
undergoes a change at the junction point is
288. Circuit A is a series LCR circuit with CA = C and
[NSEP 2016]
LA = L. Another circuit B has CB = 2C and LB = L/2.
Both the circuits have the same resistance and the (1) Frequency only
capacitor and the inductance are assumed to be ideal (2) Speed of propagation only
components. Each of the circuits is connected to the (3) Wavelength only
same sinusoidal voltage source. Then [NSEP 2016] (4) The speed of propagation as well as the
wavelength
(1) Both the circuits have the same resonant
frequency 292. Out of the following differential equations, one that
correctly represents the motion of a second’s
(2) Both the circuits carry the same peak current. pendulum is [NSEP 2016]
(3) Resonance curve for circuit A is more sharp than d 2x x d 2x x
(1) + =0 (2) + =0
that for circuit B dt 2 π dt 2 π 2
(4) Resonance curve for circuit B is more sharp than d 2x d 2x
(3) + πx = 0 (4) + π2 x = 0
that for circuit A dt 2 dt 2
289. Two identical rods made of two different metals A and 293. A block of mass 2 kg drops vertically from a height
B with thermal conductivities KA and KB respectively of 0.4 m onto a spring whose force constant K is
1960 N/m. Therefore, the maximum compression of
are joined end to end. The free end of A is kept at a the spring is [NSEP 2016]
temperature T1 while the free end of B is kept at a
(1) 0.40 m (2) 0.25 m
temperature T2 (< T1). Therefore, in the steady state
(3) 0.80 m (4) 0.1 m
[NSEP 2016]
294. As shown in the figure, a block of mass m is
(1) The temperature of the junction will be suspended from a support with the help of system
determined, only by KA and KB. of identical springs. The force constant of each spring
is k. Therefore, the frequency of oscillations of the
(2) if the length of the rods are doubled the rate of block is [NSEP 2016]
heat flow will be halved.
(3) if the temperature at the two free ends are

interchanged the junction temperature will
change.
(4) the composite rod has an equivalent thermal
2K A K B
conductivity of K + K . m
A B
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(1) Move the lens out by about 1 cm

1 3k 1 3k
(1) (2) (2) Move the lens out by about 5 cm
2π 2m 2π 3 m
(3) Move the lens in by about 1 cm
1 5k 1 6k
(3) (4) (4) Find it impossible to catch the picture
2π 6m 2π 5 m
300. Initially interference is observed with the entire
295. A simple pendulum has a bob of mass m and a light
experimental set up inside a chamber filled with air,
string of length . The string is replaced by a uniform
Now the chamber is evacuated. With the same source
rod of mass m and of the same length . The time
period of this pendulum is [NSEP 2016] of light used, a careful observer will find that
[NSEP 2016]
1 1
 2  8  2 (1) The interference pattern is almost absent as it
(1) 2π   (2) 2π  
 g  9g  is very much diffused
(2) There is no change in the interference pattern
1 1
(3) 2π  9  2 (4) 2π  2  2 (3) The fringe width is slightly decreased

 8g   3g 
(4) The fringe width is slightly increased
296. The diagram shows an oscillating block connected 301. An unpolarized light of intensity 32 W/m2 passes
to two identical springs. The frequency of oscillations through three polarizers, such that the transmission
can be increased substantially by [NSEP 2016] axis of last polarizer is crossed with that of the first.
If the intensity of emergent light is 3 W/m2, the angle
between the transmission axes of the first two
polarizers is [NSEP 2016]
(1) 30° (2) 19°
(1) Increasing the amplitude of the oscillations (3) 45° (4) 90°
(2) Fixing an extra mass to the block 302. A rectangular metal tank filled with a certain liquid
(3) Using softer pair of springs is as shown in the figure. The observer, whose eye
(4) Using harder pair of springs is in level with the top of the tank can just see the
corner E of the tank. Therefore, the refractive index
297. Two identical lenses made of the same material of of the liquid is [NSEP 2016]
refractive index 1.5 have the focal length 12 cm.
These lenses are kept in contact and immersed in a
liquid of refractive index 1.35. The combination
behaves as [NSEP 2016]
(1) Convex lens of focal length 27 cm
298. The critical angle between a certain transparent (1) 1.67 (2) 1.50
medium and air is φ. A ray of light traveling through
(3) 1.33 (4) 1.25
air enters the medium at an angle of incidence equal
to its polarizing angle θ. Therefore the angle of 303. Two factories are sounding their sirens at 400 Hz
refraction is [NSEP 2016] each. A man walks from one factory towards the
other at a speed of 2 m/s. The speed of sound is
(1) tan–1 (sin θ) (2) tan–1 (sin φ)
320 m/s. The number of beats heard per second by
(3) sin–1 (tan θ) (4) sin–1 (tan φ) the man is
299. Consider a manual camera with a lens having a focal [NSEP 2016]
length of 5 cm. It is focused at infinity. For catching
(1) 6 (2) 5
the picture of an object at a distance of 30 cm, one
would [NSEP 2016] (3) 2.5 (4) 7.5
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304. Two identical loudspeakers placed close to each other 308. Ultraviolet light of wavelength 300 nm and intensity
inside a room are supplied with the same sinusoidal 1 W/m2 falls on the surface of a photosensitive
voltage. One can imagine a pattern around the material. If one percent of the incident photons
loudspeakers with areas of increased and decreased produce photoelectrons then the number of
sound intensity alternately located. Which of the photoelectrons emitted per second from an area of
following actions will NOT change the locations of 1 cm2 of the surface is nearly [NSEP 2016]
these areas ? [NSEP 2016] (1) 1.51 × 1013 (2) 1.51 × 1012
(1) Moving one of the speakers (3) 4.12 × 1013 (4) 2.13 × 1011
(2) Changing the amplitude of the signal voltage 309. An electron is injected directly towards the centre of
(3) Changing the frequency of the signal voltage a large metal plate having a uniform surface charge
density of – 2.0 × 10–6 C/m2. The initial kinetic energy
(4) Replacing the air in the room with a different gas of the electron is 1.6 × 10–17 J. The electron is
305. The frequency of the sound produced by a siren observed to stop as it just reaches the plate.
increases from 400 Hz to 1200 Hz while its amplitude Therefore the distance between the plate and the
remains the same. Therefore, the ratio of the intensity point from where the electron was injected is
of the 1200 Hz wave to that of the 400 Hz wave is [NSEP 2016]
[NSEP 2016] (1) 4.4 × 10–4 m (2) 4.4 m
(1) 1 : 1 (2) 3 : 1 (3) 4.4 × 10–2 m (4) Data insufficient
(3) 1 : 9 (4) 9 : 1 310. The half-life period of a radioactive element E1 is equal
to the mean lifetime of another radioactive element
306. The adjacent figure shows I – V characteristics of a
E2. Initially both the elements have the same number
silicon diode. In this connection three statements are
of atoms. Therefore [NSEP 2016]
made – (I). The region OC corresponds to reverse
bias of the diode, (II) the voltage at point A is about (1) E2 will decay faster
0.2 volt, and (III) different scales have been used along (2) E1 will decay faster
+ve and –ve directions of Y-axis. Therefore,
(3) E1 and E2 will decay at the same rate
[NSEP 2016]
(4) Data Insufficient
311. The fundamental frequency of the output of a bridge
rectifier driven by ac mains is [NSEP 2016]
(1) 50 Hz
(2) Zero
(3) 100 Hz
(4) 25 Hz
(1) Only statement (I) is correct
312. The force of attraction between the positively charged
(2) Only statements (I) and (II) are correct nucleus and the electron in a hydrogen atom is given
(3) Only statements (I) and (III) are correct
e2
(4) All statements (I), (II) and (III) are correct by f = k . Assume that the nucleus is fixed. The
r2
307. A particle at rest explodes into two fragments of electron, initially moving in an orbit of radius R1 jumps
masses m1 and m2 (m1 > m2) which move apart with into an orbit of smaller radius R2. The decrease in
nonzero velocities. If λ 1 and λ 2 are their the total energy of the atom is
de-Broglie wavelengths respectively, then
[NSEP 2016]
[NSEP 2016]
ke 2  1 1 ke 2  R1 R2 
(1) λ1 > λ2 (1) − (2) −
2  R1 R2  2  R22 R12 
(2) λ1 < λ2
(3) λ1 = λ2 ke 2  1 1 ke 2  R2 R1 
−  −
(4) Data insufficient
(3) 
2  R2 R1  (4) 2  R12 R22 
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313. It is observed that some of the spectral lines in
hydrogen spectrum have wavelengths almost equal (1)
1
2
(
m p 2 + q 2 + pq
  cos θ )
to those of the spectral lines in He+ ion, Out of the
following the transitions in He+ that will make this
possible is [NSEP 2016] (2)
1
2
(
m p 2 + q 2 − pq
  (1 − sin θ) )
(1) n = 3 to n = 1 (2) n = 6 to n = 4
(3) n = 5 to n = 3 (4) n = 3 to n = 2 (3)
1
2
(
m p 2 + q 2 + 2 pq
  cos θ )
314. A simple laboratory power supply consists of a
transformer, bridge rectifier and a filter capacitor
drives a suitable load. If due to some reason one of
(4)
1
2
(
m p 2 + q 2 + pq
  cot θ )
the diodes in the rectifier circuit becomes open then 318. A man is going up in a lift (open at the top) moving with
[NSEP 2016] a constant velocity 3 m/s. He throws a ball up at
(1) Output voltage of power supply falls to zero 5 m/s relative to the lift when the lift is 50 m above the
ground. Height of the lift when the ball meets it during
(2) Output voltage of power supply decreases to its downward journey is (g = 10 m/s2) [NSEP 2017]
some nonzero value
(1) 53 m (2) 58 m
(3) Ac ripple in the output increases
(3) 55 m (4) 68 m
(4) Ripple frequency decreases
315. Two particles of masses m1 and m2 carry identical 319. A body of mass 4 kg moves under the action of a

charges. Starting from rest they are accelerated
through the same potential difference. Then they enter
( )
force F = 4iˆ + 12t 2 ˆj N, where t is the time in
into a region of uniform magnetic field and move along second. The initial velocity of the particle is
circular paths R1 and R2 respectively. Therefore, the
ratio of their masses m1 : m2 is [NSEP 2016]
( 2iˆ + jˆ + 2kˆ ) ms −1
. If the force is applied for 1 s,
work done is [NSEP 2017]
(1) R1 : R2 (2) R12 : R22
(1) 4 J (2) 8 J
(3) R22 : R12 (4) R1 : R2 (3) 12 J (4) 16 J
316. A wire in the shape of square frame carries a current 320. A racing car moves along circular track of radius b.
I and produces a magnetic field Bs at its centre. Now The car starts from rest and its speed increases at
the wire is bent in the shape of a circle and carries a constant rate α. Let the angle between the velocity
the same current. If Bc is the magnetic field produced and the acceleration be θ at time t. Then (cos θ) is:
at the centre of the circular coil, then Bs/Bc is [NSEP 2017]
[NSEP 2016] (1) 0 (2) αt2/b
8π2 b
(1) 8π2 (2) b
2 1
8 2
(3)
( b + αt )2 (4)
(b 2
)
2 4 2
+α t
(3) (4) 8π 2
π2
e2
317. Motion of a particle in a plane is described by the 321. A quantity α is defined as α = , where e is
4πε0c 
non-orthogonal set of coordinates (p, q) with unit
vectors ( pˆ, qˆ ) inclined at an angle θ as shown in the h
electric charge,  = is the reduced Planck's
diagram. If the mass of the particle is m, its kinetic 2π
 dx  constant and c is the speed of light. The dimensions
energy is given by  x = . [NSEP 2017] of α are [NSEP 2017]
 dt 
(1) [M0 L0 T0 I0] (2) [M1 L–1 T2 I–2]
(3) [M2 L1 T–1 I0] (4) [M0 L3 T–1 I–2]
322. The physical quantity that has unit volt-second is
[NSEP 2017]
θ (1) Energy (2) Electric flux
(3) Magnetic flux (4) Inductance
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323. In the following arrangement the pulley is assumed 326. A cylinder on whose surface there is a vertical electric
to be light and the string is inextensible. The field of varying magnitude as shown. The electric field
acceleration of the system can be determined by is uniform on the top surface as well as on the
considering conservation of a certain physical bottom surface therefore, this cylinder encloses
quantity. The physical quantity conserved and the [NSEP 2017]
acceleration respectively, are [NSEP 2017]
800 V/m
1 kg
400 V/m
2 kg
3 kg (1) No net charge
(1) Energy and g/3 (2) Net positive charge
(2) Linear momentum and g/2 (3) Net negative charge
(3) Angular momentum and g/3 (4) There is not enough information to determine
(4) Mass and g/2 whether or not there is net charge inside the
cylinder.
324. Consider a parallel plate capacitor. When half of the
space between the plates is filled with some 327. Acidified water from certain reservoir kept at a
dielectric material of dielectric constant K as shown potential V falls in the form of small droplets each of
in Fig.(1), the capacitance is C1. However, if the radius r through a hole into a hollow conducting
same dielectric material fills half the space as shown sphere of radius a. The sphere is insulated and is
in Fig.(2), the capacitance is C2. Therefore, the ratio initially at zero potential. If the drops continue to fall
C1 : C2 is [NSEP 2017] until the sphere is half full, the potential acquired by
the sphere is [NSEP 2017]
a2V a
(1) 2 (2) V
2r 2r
a3V aV
(3) 2 (4)
2r r
328. A particle starting from rest at the highest point slides
down the outside of a smooth vertical circular track
of radius 0.3 m. When it leaves the track its vertical
Fig. (1) Fig. (2) fall is h and the linear velocity is v. The angle made
by the radius at that position of the particle with the
2K
(1) 1 (2) K + 1 vertical is θ. Now consider the following observation.
(g = 10 m/s2) [NSEP 2017]
4K K +1 (i) h = 0.1 m and cos θ = 2/3
(3) 2 (4)
( K + 1) 2 (ii) h = 0.2 m and cos θ = 1/3
325. Two identical charged spheres suspended from a (iii) v = 2 ms–1
common point by two light strings of length I, are
initially at a distance d(<< I) apart due to their mutual (iv) After leaving the circular track the particle will
repulsion. The charges begin to leak from both the describe a parabolic path
spheres at a constant rate. As a result, the spheres Therefore,
approach each other with a velocity V. If x denotes
the distance between the spheres, the V varies as (1) (i) and (iii) both are correct
[NSEP 2017] (2) Only (ii) is incorrect
(1) x–1 (2) x1/2 (3) Only (iii) is correct
(3) x–1/2 (4) x (4) (iv) is correct
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329. A ball of mass m hits directly another ball of mass r1 + r2
M at rest and is brought to rest by the impact. One (1) (2) r12 − r22
2
third of the kinetic energy of the ball is lost due to r1r2
collision. The coefficient of restitution is [NSEP 2017] (3) r1 – r2 (4)
r1 + r2
(1) 1/3 (2) 1/2
Paragraph
2 The following question are concerned with experiments of
(3) 2/3 (4) the characterization and use of a moving coil galvanometer.
3
The series combination of variable resistance R, one
330. Two particles A and B of equal masses have velocities
  100 Ω resister and moving coil galvanometer is connected
VA = 2iˆ + jˆ and VB = −iˆ + 2 jˆ . The particles move to a mobile phone charger having negligible internal
  resistance. The zero of the galvanometer lies at the centre
with acceleration aA = −4iˆ − jˆ and aB = −2iˆ + 3 jˆ and the pointer can move 30 division full scale on either
respectively. The centre of mass of the two particles side depending on the direction of current. The reading of
move along [NSEP 2017] the galvanometer is 10 divisions and the voltages across
(1) A straight line the galvanometer and 100 Ω resistor are respectively 12
mV and 16 mV.
(2) A parabola
334. The figure of merit of the galvanometer is
(3) A circle microampere per division is [NSEP 2017]
(4) An ellipse (1) 16 (2) 20
331. A network of six identical, each of capacitance C is (3) 32 (4) 10
formed as shown below. The equivalent capacitance 335. The resistance of the galvanometer is ohm is
between the point A and B is [NSEP 2017]
[NSEP 2017]
A (1) 50 Ω (2) 75 Ω
(3) 100 Ω (4) 80 Ω
B Paragraph
(1) 3C (2) 6C The series combination of the galvanometer with a
(3) 3C/2 (4) 4C/3 resistance of R is connected across an ideal voltage supply
of 12 V and this time the galvanometer shows full scale
332. Let V and I be the readings of the voltmeter and the deflection of 30 divisions.
ammeter respectively as shown in the figure.
336. The value of R is rearly [NSEP 2017]
Let RV and RA be their corresponding resistance
Therefore, [NSEP 2017] (1) 12.5 kΩ (2) 25 kΩ
(3) 75 kΩ (4) 100 kΩ
RA
R
337. A 24 Ω resistance is connected to a 5 V battery with
A I internal resistance of 1 Ω. A 25 kΩ resistance is
connected in series with the galvanometer and this
RV combination is used to measure the voltage across
the 24 Ω resistance. The number of divisions shown
V in the galvanometer is [NSEP 2017]
V V (1) 6 (2) 8
(1) R = (2) R =
I V 
I −  (3) 10 (4) 12
 RV 
338. Now a 100 μF capacitor is charges using the 12 V
V (R + R A ) supply and is discharged through the galvanometer-
(3) R = RV – RA (4) R = resistance combination used in the previous question.
IR A
The current i (in ampere) at different time t (in
333. Two cells each of emf E and internal resistance r1 second) are recorded. A graph of (In i) against (t) is
and r2 respectively are connected in series with an plotted. The slope of the graph is [NSEP 2017]
external resistance R. The potential difference (1) –0.02 s–1 (2) –0.01 s–1
between the terminals of the first cell will be zero
when R is equal to [NSEP 2017] (3) –0.04 s–1 (4) +0.04 s–1
39
339. Two identical solid block A and B are made of two 345. Two identical coils each of self-inductance L, are
different materials. Block A floats in a liquid with half connected in series and are placed so close to each
of its volume submerged. When block B is pasted other that all the flux from one coil links with the other.
over A, the combination if found to just float in the The total self-inductance of the system is
liquid. The ratio of the densities of the liquid material [NSEP 2017]
of A and material of B is given by [NSEP 2017] (1) L (2) 2L
(1) 1 : 2 : 3 (2) 2 : 1 : 4 (3) 3L (4) 4L
(3) 2 : 1 : 3 (4) 1 : 3 : 2 346. A 10 ohm resistor is connected to a supply voltage
alternating between +4V and –2V as shown in the
340. The excess pressure inside a soap bubble is equal
following graph. The average power dissipated in the
to 2 mm of kerosene (density 0.08 g cm–3). If the
resistor per cycle is [NSEP 2017]
diameter of the bubble is 3.0 cm, the surface tension
of soap solution is [NSEP 2017] 4
(1) 39.2 dyne cm–1 (2) 45.0 dyne cm–1 Voltage (V)
(3) 51.1 dyne cm–1 (4) 58.8 dyne cm–1 2
341. A hollow sphere of inner radius 9 cm and outer radius

10 cm floats half submerged in a liquid of specific
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 Time(s)
gravity 0.8. The density of the material of the sphere
is [NSEP 2017] –2
(1) 0.84g cm–3 (2) 1.48g cm–3 (1) 1.0 W (2) 1.2 W
(3) 1.4 W (4) 1.6 W
(3) 1.84g cm–3 (4) 1.24g cm–3
347. In the following circuit the current is in phase with the
342. If Newton's inverse square law of gravitation had some applied voltage. Therefore, the current in the circuit
dependence on radial distance other than r–2, which and the frequency of the source voltage respectively,
on of kepler's three laws of planetary motion would are [NSEP 2017]
remain unchanged? [NSEP 2017]
(1) First law on nature of orbits L
(2) Second law on constant areal velocity
(3) Third law on dependence of orbital time period C
on orbit's semi major axis Vi
R
(4) None of the above
343. A small pond of depth 0.5 m deep is exposed to a
cold winter with outside temperature of 263 K. Vi 1 1
Thermal conductivity of ice is K = 2.2 W m–1 K–1, (1) and (2) Zero and
R 2π LC LC
latent heat L = 3.4 × 105 Jkg–1 and density ρ = 0.9
× 103 kgm–3. Take the temperature of the pond to be C 2 C 2
273 K. The time taken for the whole pond to freeze (3) Vi and (4) 4 2 and
L π LC LR LC
is about. [NSEP 2017]
348. A neutral metal bar moves at a constant velocity v to
(1) 20 days (2) 25 days the right through a region of uniform magnetic field
(3) 30 days (4) 35 days directed out the page, as shown, Therefore.
[NSEP 2017]
344. Two moles of hydrogen are mixed with n moles of
helium. The root mean square speed of gas
molecules in the mixture is 2 times the speed of
V
sound in the mixture. Then n is. [NSEP 2017]
(1) 3 (2) 2
(3) 1.5 (4) 2.5
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(1) Positive charges accumulate to the left and 2π 2π
negative charges to the right side of the rod.
(1)  k k'  (2)  k k' 
(2) Negative charges accumulate to the left side and 3 3 + 3   3 + 3
a b  a b 
positive charges to the right side of the rod.
2π 2π
(3) Positive charges accumulate to the top end and
negative charges to the bottom end of the rod. (3)  k k'  (4)  k k' 
 4 + 4 3 4 + 4 
(4) Negative charges accumulate to the top end and a b  a b 
positive charges to the bottom end of the rod. 353. In the figure shown below masses of blocks A and B
are 3 kg and 6 kg respectively. The force constants
349. In a series R-C circuit the supply voltage (VS) is kept
of springs S1 and S2 are 160 N/m and 40 N/m
constant at 2V and the frequency f of the sinusoidal
respectively. Length of the light string connecting the
voltage is varied from Hz to 2000 Hz. The voltage
blocks is 8 m. The system is released from rest with
across the resistance R = 1000 ohm is measured
the springs at their natural lengths. The maximum
each time as VR. For the determination of the C a
elongation of springs S1 will be: [NSEP 2017]
student wants to draw a linear graph and try to get
C from the slope. Then she may draw a graph of.
[NSEP 2017]
B
1 VS2 A
(1) f 2 against VR2 (2) against
f2 VR2 S2
S1
1 1 VR
(3) against V 2 (4) f against (1) 0.294 m (2) 0.490 m
f2 R VS2 − VR2
(3) 0.588 m (4) 0.882 m
350. When a body is suspended from a fixed point by a 354. A small fish, 4 cm below the surface of a lake, is
spring, the angular frequency of its vertical viewed through a thin converging lens of focal length
oscillations is ω1. When a different spring is used, 30 cm held 2 cm above the water surface. Refractive
the angular frequency is ω2. The angular frequency index of water is 1.33. The image of the fish from the
of vertical oscillations when both the springs are used lens is at a distance of [NSEP 2017]
together in series is given by [NSEP 2017]
(1) 10 cm (2) 8 cm
1 (3) 6 cm (4) 4 cm
1  ω12 + ω22  2
(1) ω =  ω12 + ω22  2 (2) ω =   355. A horizontal ray of light passes through a prism of
  2  refractive index 1.5 and apex angle 4° and then strikes
a vertical plane mirror placed to the right of the prism.
1 1 If after reflection, they ray is to be horizontal, then
 2  2
 ω12 ω22   ω12 ω22 
the mirror must be rotated through an angle.
(3) ω = (4) ω =
 1 (
 ω2 + ω2
2 ) 
  1(
 2 ω2 + ω2
2 ) 

[NSEP 2017]
(1) 1° clockwise (2) 1° anticlockwise
351. A particle performs simple harmonic motion at a
(3) 2° clockwise (4) 2° anticlockwise
frequency f. The frequency at which its kinetic energy
varies is [NSEP 2017] 356. In cases of real images formed by a thin convex lens,
the linear magnification is (I) directly proportional to
(1) f (2) 2f the image distance, (II) inversely proportional to the
object distance, (III) directly proportional to the
f
(3) 4f (4) distance of image from the nearest principal focus,
2 (IV) inversely proportional to the distance of the object
352. A particle rests in equilibrium under two forces of from the nearest principal focus. From these the
repulsion whose centres are at distance of a and b correct statements are: [NSEP 2017]
from the particle. The force very as the cube of the (1) (I) and (II) only
distance. The forces per unit mass are k and k'
(2) (III) and (IV) only
respectively. If the particle be slightly displaced
towards one of them the motion is simple harmonic (3) (I), (II), (III) and (IV) all
with the time period equal to [NSEP 2017] (4) None of (I) (II) and (IV)
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357. A point source of light is viewed through a plate of 363. An isolated metallic object is charged in vacuum to
glass of thickness t and of refractive index 1.5. The a potential V0 using a suitable source, its electrostatic
source appears [NSEP 2017] energy being W0. It is then disconnected from the
source and immersed in a large volume of dielectric
(1) Closer by a distance 2t/3
with dielectric constant K. The electrostatic energy
(2) Closer by a distance t/3 of the sphere in the dielectric is:
(3) Farther by a distance t/3 [NSEP 2017]
(4) Farther by a distance 2t/3 (1) K2W0 (2) KW0
358. A slit of width a is illuminated by parallel W0 W0
monochromatic light of wavelength λ. The value of a (3) 2 (4)
K K
at which the first minimum of the diffraction pattern
will formed be at θ = 30° is [NSEP 2017] 364. The equation correctly represented by the following
graph is (a and b are constants) [NSEP 2017]
(1) λ/2 (2) λ
(3) 2 λ (4) 3 λ
359. When observed from the earth the angular diameter
of the sun is 0.5 degree. The diameter of the image log y
of the sun when formed in a concave mirror of focal
length 0.5 m will be about [NSEP 2017]
log x
(1) 3.0 mm (2) 4.4 mm
(3) 5.6 mm (4) 8.8 mm (1) x + y = b (2) ax2 + by2 = 0
360. Rays from an object immersed in water (μ = 1.33) (3) x + y = ab (4) y = axb
traverse a spherical air bubble of radius R. If the object 365. Which one of the following devices does not respond
is located far away from the bubble, its images as to the intensity of light incident on it? [NSEP 2017]
seen by the observer located on the other side of the
bubble will be [NSEP 2017] (1) Photoresistor (LDR) (2) Photodiode
(3) Light Emitting Diode (4) Solar Cell
R
366. The photoelectric threshold wavelength of tungsten is
230 nm. The energy of electrons ejected from its
(1) virtual, erect and diminished surface by ultraviolet light of wavelength 180 nm is
(2) real, inverted and magnified [NSEP 2017]
(3) virtual, erect and magnified (1) 0.15 eV (2) 1.5 eV
(4) real, inverted and diminished (3) 15 eV (4) 2.0 eV
361. A whistle whose air column is open at both ends has 367. In an X ray tube the electrons are expected to strike
a fundamental frequency 500 Hz. The whistle is the target with a velocity that is 10% of the velocity
dipped in water such that half of it remains out of of light. The applied voltage should be [NSEP 2017]
water. What will be the fundamental frequency now? (1) 517.6 V (2) 1052 V
(speed of sound in air is 340 ms–1) [NSEP 2017]
(3) 2.559 kV (4) 5.680 kV
(1) 250 Hz (2) 125 Hz 368. The decimal number that is represented by the binary
(3) 500 Hz (4) 1000 Hz number (100011.101)2 is [NSEP 2017]
362. A man stands at rest in front of a large wall. A sound (1) 23.350 (2) 35.625
source of frequency 400 Hz is placed between him (3) 39.245 (4) 42.455
and the wall. The source is now moved towards the
369. In an atom an electron excites to the fourth orbit.
wall at a speed of 1 m/s. The number of beats heard
When it jumps back to the energy levels a spectrum
per second will be (speed of wound in air is 345 m/s)
is formed. Total number of spectral lines in this
[NSEP 2017] spectrum would be [NSEP 2017]
(1) 0.8 (2) 0.58 (1) 3 (2) 4
(3) 1.16 (4) 2.32 (3) 5 (4) 6
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370. In a bipolar junction transistor [NSEP 2017] 376. A student uses a convex lens to determine the width
(1) The most heavily doped region is the emitter of a slit. For this he fixes the positions of the object
and the screen and moves the lens to get a real image
(2) The level of doping is the same in both the emitter on the screen. The images of the slit width are found
and the collector to be 2.1 cm and 0.48 cm wide respectively when the
(3) Its base is the thinnest part lens is moved through 15 cm. Therefore, the slit width
(4) When connected in common emitter and the focal length of the lens respectively, are.
configuration a base current is generally of the [NSEP 2017]
order of μA
(1) 1 cm, 9.3 cm (2) 1 cm, 10.5 cm
371. A coil 2.0 cm in diameter has 300 turns. If the coil
carries a current of 10 mA and lies in a magnetic field (3) 2 cm, 12.8 cm (4) 2 cm, 15.2 cm
5 × 10–2 T, the maximum torque experienced by the 377. The following figure shows the section ABC of an
coil is [NSEP 2017] equilateral triangular prism. A ray of light enters the
(1) 4.7 × 10–2 N–m (2) 4.7 × 10–4 N–m prism along LM and emerges along QD. If the
refractive index of the material of the prism is 1.6,
(3) 4.7 × 10–5 N–m (4) 4.7 × 10–8 N–m
angle LMN is [NSEP 2017]
372. An infinitely long straight non-magnetic conducting
wire of radius a carries a dc current I. The magnetic L A
field B, at a distance r (r < a) from axis of the wire is
[NSEP 2017]
N M
μ0I μ0Ir
(1) (2)
2πa 2πa2
2μ0Ir μ0Ir
(3) 2 (4)
πa 2πa3 B Q C D
373. The earth's magnetic field at a certain point is 7.0 ×
10–5 T. This field is to be balanced by a magnetic field (1) 35.6° (2) 37 .4°
at the centre of a circular current carrying coil of (3) 39.4° (4) 41.3°
radius 5.0 cm by suitably orienting it. If the coil has
100 turns then the required current is about 378. An object 1 cm long lies along the principal axis of a
convex lens of focal length 15 cm, the centre of the
[NSEP 2017]
object being at a distance of 20 cm from the lens.
(1) 28 mA (2) 56 mA Therefore , the size of the image is [NSEP 2017]
(3) 100 mA (4) 560 mA (1) 0.3 cm (2) 3 cm
374. The fraction of the original number of nuclei of a (3) 9 cm (4) 12 cm
radioactive atom having a mean life of 10 days, that
decays during the 5th day is [NSEP 2017] 379. A ray is incident on a refracting surface of RI μ at an
angle of incidence i and the corresponding angle of
(1) 0.15 (2) 0.30
refraction is r. The deviation of the ray after refraction
(3) 0.045 (4) 0.064 is given by δ = i – r. Then, one may conclude that
375. Consider different orientations of a bar magnet lying [NSEP 2017]
in a uniform magnetic field as shown below. The
potential energy is maximum in orientation (1) r increases with I
B B B B (2) δ increases with i

(3) δ decreases with I
N S S N N S  1
(4) The maximum value of δ is cos−1  
S N μ
380. Two balls A and B moving in the same direction
collide. The mass of B is p times that of A. Before
(1) ( 2) ( 3) (4 ) the collision the velocity of A was q times that of B.
After the collision A comes to rest. If e be the
(1) 1 (2) 2
coefficient of restitution then which of the following
(3) 3 (4) 4 conclusion/s is/are correct? [NSEP 2017]
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p+q p+q 385. A body of mass 1.0 kg moves in X-Y plane under the
(1) e = (2) e = influence of a conservative force. Its potential energy
pq − p pq + q
is given by U = 2x + 3y where (x, y) denote the
q
(3) p ≥ (4) p ≥ 1 coordinates of the body. The body is at rest at
q−2
(2, –4) initially. All the quantities have SI units.
381. A convex lens and concave lens are kept in contact Therefore, the body [NSEP 2017]
and the combination is used for the formation of image
of a body by keeping it at different places on the (1) Moves along a parabolic path
principal axis. The image formed by this combination (2) Moves with a constant acceleration
of lenses can be [NSEP 2017]
(3) Never crosses the X axis
(1) Magnified, inverted and real
(2) Diminished, inverted and real (4) Has a speed of 2 13 m/s at time t = 2 s
(3) Diminished, erect and virtual
386. The SI unit of permeability of free space is
(4) Magnified, erect and virtual
[NSEP 2018]
382. A small bar magnet is suspended by a thread. A
torque is applied and the magnet is found to execute weber henry
angular oscillations. The time period of oscillations (1) (2)
ampere ampere
[NSEP 2017]
(1) Decreases with the moment of the magnet tesla weber
(3) (4)
(2) Increases with the increase of the horizontal ampere-meter ampere-meter
component of the earth's magnetic filed 387. A particle moves according to the law x = at, y = at
(3) Will remain unchanged even if another magnet is (1 – αt) where a and α are positive constants and t
kept at a distance is time. The time instant at which velocity makes an
(4) Depends on the mass of the magnet π
angle with acceleration is [NSEP 2018]
383. Two identical rods made of two different metals A and 4
B with thermal conductivities KA and KB respectively
are joined end to end. The free end of A is kept at a 4 3
(1) (2)
temperature T1 while the free end of B is kept at a α α
temperature T2 (< T1). Therefore, in the steady state
[NSEP 2017] 2 1
(3) (4)
α α
(1) The temperature of the junction will be determined
only by KA and KB 388. The potential energy of a particle of mass m in a
(2) If the lengths of the rods are doubled the rate of conservative force field can be expressed as
heat flow will be halved. U = αx – βy where (x, y) denote the position
coordinates of the body. The acceleration of the body
(3) If the temperature at the two free ends are is [NSEP 2018]
interchanged the junction temperature will change
(4) The composite rod has an equivalent thermal α −β α+β
(1) (2)
m m
2K A K B
conductivity of
K A + KB
α 2 − β2 α 2 + β2
(3) (4)
384. If a system is made to undergo a change from an m m
initial state to a final state by adiabatic process only,
then [NSEP 2017] 389. A constant force F applied to the lower block of mass
15 kg makes it slide between the upper block of mass
(1) The work done is different for different paths 5 kg and the table below, as shown. The coefficients
connecting the two states
of static (μs) and kinetic (μk) friction between the lower
(2) There is no work done since there is no transfer block and the table are 0.5 and 0.4 respectively and
of heat those between the two blocks are 0.3 and 0.1. The
(3) The internal energy of the system will change accelerations of the upper and the lower blocks are
(4) The work done is the same for all adiabatic paths. respectively [NSEP 2018]
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395. An electron(e) and a proton(p) are situated on the
straight line as shown below. The directions of the
electric field at the points, 1, 2 and 3 respectively, are
shown as [NSEP 2018]
1 p 2 e 3
(1) 1.96 m/s2 and 1.96 m/s2
(2) 1.96 m/s2 and 3.92 m/s2 (1)
(3) 0.98 m/s2 and 0.49 m/s2 (2)
(4) 0.98 m/s2 and 1.96 m/s2 (3)
390. A student performs an experiment with a simple (4)
pendulum and reading the time for 20 oscillation. If he
396. The position vector of a point mass is expressed as
would have recorded time for 100 oscillations, the error 
in the measurement of time period would have reduced r = atiˆ + bt 2 jˆ . The trajectory of the particle is
by a factor of [NSEP 2018]
[NSEP 2018]
(1) 80 (2) 20
(1) A straight line (2) A parabola
(3) 10 (4) 5
(3) A hyperbola (4) None of the above
391. The velocity of a projectile at the highest point of its
397. The strings AB and AC each of length 40 cm,
trajectory is 0.4 of its velocity at a point at half its connect a ball of mass 200 g to a vertical shaft as
maximum height. The angle of projection is shown. When the shaft rotates at a constant angular
[NSEP 2018] speed ω, the ball travels in a horizontal circle with the
strings inclined at γ = 30° to the shaft. If the tension
(1) 30° (2) 45° in the string AC is 4 N, that in the string AB and the
angular speed ω respectively, are [NSEP 2018]
(3) 60° (4) tan−1( 0.4)
392. An aircraft flies at a speed v from city A to city B and B
back in time t0. City B is to the east of city A at a
distance d. The aircraft takes time t1 for the round trip
if wind blows with speed w along AB and time t2 if the
wind blows with the same speed perpendicular to AB.
Then, [NSEP 2018] C
(1) t1 = t2 = t0 (2) t1 > t2 > t0

(3) t1 < t2 < t0 (4) t1 > t0 > t2 (1) 6.26 N and 11.32 rad/s
393. A projectile is fired from ground with velocity u at an (2) 7.92 N and 14.32 rad/s
angle θ with the horizontal. It would be moving
perpendicular to its initial direction of projection after a (3) 7.92 N and 11.32 rad/s
time t equal to [NSEP 2018]
(4) 6.26 N and 14.32 rad/s
u sin θ 2 u sin θ 398. Two point charges +1 μC and –1 μC are placed at
(1) (2)
g g points (0, –0.1 m) and (0, +0.1 m) respectively in
XY plane. Then choose the correct statement/s from
u u the following [NSEP 2018]
(3) (4)
g sin θ 2 g sin θ
(1) The electric field at all points on the Y axis has
394. A hollow conducting sphere of radius 15 cm has a the same direction
uniform surface charge density +3.2 μC/m2. When a
(2) The dipole moment is 0.2 μC-m along +X axis
point charge q is placed at the centre of the sphere,
direction
the electric field at 25 cm from the centre just reverses
its direction keeping the magnitude the same. (3) No work has to be done in bringing a test
Therefore, q is [NSEP 2018] charge from infinity to the origin
(1) + 0.91 μC (2) – 0.91 μC (4) Electric field at all points on the X axis is along
(3) + 1.81 μC (4) – 1.81 μC +Y axis
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399. A uniform solid drum of radius R and mass M rolls 404. The total capacitance between points A and B in the
without slipping down a plane inclined at an angle θ. arrangement shown below is [NSEP 2018]
Its acceleration along the plane is [NSEP 2018]
1 1 3 μF
(1) g sin θ (2) g sin θ
3 2 A
2 5 2 μF 5 μF
(3) g sin θ (4) g sin θ
3 7
400. Two bodies of equal masses moving with equal speeds
1 μF 4 μF 6 μF 7 μF
make a perfectly inelastic collision. If the speed after
the collision is reduced to half, the angle between their B
velocities of approach is [NSEP 2018]
34
(1) 30° (2) 60° (1) 28 μF (2) μF
7
(3) 90° (4) 120°
34
401. Rocket fuel is capable of giving an exhaust velocity of (3) 23 μF (4) μF
3
νrel = 2.4 km/s in the absence of any external forces.
The fuel required per kg of the payload to provide an 405. A fiber sheet of thickness 1 mm and a mica sheet of
exhaust velocity of 12 km/s to the rocket is thickness 2 mm are introduced between two metallic
[NSEP 2018] parallel plates to form a capacitor. Given that the
(1) 3670 kg (2) 8000 kg dielectric strength of fiber is 6400 kV/m and the
dielectric constants of fiber and mica are 2.5 and 8
(3) 147.4 kg (4) 478.4 kg
respectively, the electric field inside the mica sheet
402. The capacitor in the circuit shown below carries a just at the breakdown of fiber will be [NSEP 2018]
charge of 30 μC at a certain time instant. The rate at
which energy is being dissipated in the 3 kΩ resistor (1) 2000 kV/m (2) 2048 kV/m
at that instant is [NSEP 2018] (3) 3200 kV/m (4) 6400 kV/m
12 V 406. The effective resistance between points A and B in
the circuit arrangement shown below is [NSEP 2018]
3 kΩ A
10 Ω 10 Ω
10 Ω 10 Ω 10 Ω
10 μF
(1) 4 mW (2) 9 mW 10 Ω 10 Ω
B
(3) 27 mW (4) 48 mW
403. In the circuit shown R1 ≠ R2. The reading in the (1) 14 Ω (2) 15 Ω
galvanometer is the same with switch S open or closed. (3) 30 Ω (4) None of the above
Then, [NSEP 2018]
407. In the circuit arrangement shown two cells supply a
R3 current I to a load resistance R = 9 Ω. One cell has
R1 an emf E1 = 9 V and internal resistance r1 = 1 Ω and
l1 the other cell has an emf E2 = 6 V and internal
S
l2 resistance r2 = 3 Ω. The currents are as shown. Then,
R2 [NSEP 2018]
lG G I1 I 3 E1
l4
V I2 E2 r2S
(1) I1 = IG (2) I2 = IG I
R12
(3) I3 = IG (4) I4 = IG
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(1) I1 = 0.9 A and I2 = 0.5 A 411. Which of the following curves represents spectral
(2) I ≅ 0.85 A distribution of energy of black body radiation?
[NSEP 2018]
(3) If the cell of emf E1 is removed, current I will be
smaller
(4) If the cell of emf E2 is removed, current I will be
E E
smaller.
408. A string of length l, tied to the top of a pole carries a (1) (2)
ball at its other end as shown. On giving the ball a
single hand blow perpendicular to the string, it acquires λ λ
an initial velocity v0 in the horizontal plane and moves
in a spiral of decreasing radius by curling itself around
the ople. Therefore [NSEP 2018]
E E
(3) (4)
λ λ
412. A sphere and a cube having equal surface area are

made of the same material. The two are heated to the
same temperature and kept in identical surrounding.
The ratio of their initial rates of cooling is [NSEP 2018]
(1) The instantaneous centre of revolution of the ball π

(1) 1 : 1 (2) :1
is the point of contact of the string with the pole 2
at that instant
π π
(3) :1 (4) :1
(2) The instantaneous centre of revolution of the ball 3 6
will be fixed at the point where the string was 413. The Sun having radius R and surface temperature T,
initially fixed emits radiation as a perfect emitter. The distance of
(3) The angular momentum of the system will not be the earth from the sun is r and the radius of the earth
is Re. The total radiant power incident on the earth is
conserved
[NSEP 2018]
(4) The angular momentum of the system will be
conserved Re2R 2 σT 4
(1)
409. A satellite is launched from a point close to the surface 4πr 2
of the earth (radius R) with a velocity v = v 0 1.5, Re2R 2 σT 4

(2)
r2
where v0 is the velocity in a circular orbit. It the initial
velocity imparted to the satellite is horizontal, the 4πRe2R 2σT 4
(3)
maximum distance from the surface of the earth during r2
its revolution is [NSEP 2018]
πRe2R 2σT 4
(1) R (2) 2R (4)
r2
(3) 3R (4) 4R 414. A rectangular loop carrying a current is placed in a
uniform magnetic field. The net force acting on the
410. Let R be the radius of the earth. In general, the loss of
loop [NSEP 2018]
gravitational potential energy of a body of mass m falling
from a height h to the earth surface is [NSEP 2018] (1) Depends on the direction and magnitude of the
current.
R (2) Depends on the direction and magnitude of the
(1) mgh (2) mgh
R+h magnetic field.
R+h R (3) Depends on the area of the loop.

(3) mgh (4) mgh
R R+h (4) Is zero.
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415. A steel cooking pan has copper coating at its bottom. 420. Mysteriously a charged particle moving with velocity
The thickness of copper coating is half the thickness 
v = v 0 iˆ entered the tube of Thomson’s apparatus
of steel bottom. The conductivity of copper is three
where the parallel metallic plates of length 5 cm along
times that of steel. If the temperature of blue flame is
X axis are separated by 2 cm. Under the influence of a
119°C and that of the interior of the cooking pan is 
91°C, then the temperature at the interface between magnetic field B = (4.57 × 10 –2 kˆ ) T, the particle is
the steel bottom and the copper coating in the steady found to deflect by an angle of 5.7°. When a potential
state is [NSEP 2018] of 2000 volt is applied between the two plates, the
particle is found to move straight to the screen without
(1) 98°C (2) 103°C any deflection. Then [NSEP 2018]
(3) 115°C (4) 108°C (1) The velocity v0 = 2.19 × 106 m/s
416. A conducting wire is bent in the form of a n sided (2) The charge to mass ratio of the particle is
regular polygon enclosed by a circle of radius R. The 9.58 × 107 C/kg
magnetic field produced at its centre by a current
(3) Radius of the circular path in the magnetic field is
i flowing through the wire is [NSEP 2018] 50 cm
π π (4) The particle is identified as a proton
μ0 i sin n μ0 i cos n 421. Under standard conditions of temperature and pressure
(1) 2R π (2) 2R π a piece of ice melts completely on heating it. Obviously
n n the increase in internal energy of the system (ice and
water) is [NSEP 2018]
π π
μ0 i tan n μ0 i cot n (1) Equal to the heat given
(3) 2R π (4) 2R π (2) More than the heat given
n n (3) Less than the heat given
417. The magnetic dipole moment of an electron in the S (4) Zero
state of hydrogen atom revolving in a circular orbit of
422. The molar specific heat of an ideal gas in a certain
radius 0.0527 nm with a speed 2.2 × 106 m/s is
α
[NSEP 2018] thermodynamic process is where α is a constant.
T
(1) 4.64 × 10–24 Am2 (2) 9.28 × 10–24 Am2
CP
(3) 18.56 × 10–24 Am2 (4) 2.32 × 10–24 Am2 If the adiabatic exponent is γ = C , the work done in
V
418. A steel cable hanging vertically can support a
heating the gas from T0 to nT0 is [NSEP 2018]
maximum load W. The cable is cut to exactly half
of its original length, the maximum load that it can 1
support now is [NSEP 2018] (1) In n
α
(1) W
( n − 1)
(2) α In n – γ − 1 RT0
(2)
W ( )
2
(3) α In n – (γ – 1) RT0
(3) 2W
( n − 1)
(4) RT
(4) More than
W
but less than W
( γ − 1) 0
2
423. A thin wire of length 1 m is placed perpendicular to the
419. A tightly wound long solenoid carries a current 5 A. 
XY plane. If it is moved with velocity v = 4i − j m/s in
An electron shot perpendicular to the solenoid axis
inside it revolves at a frequency 108 rev/s. The 
the region of magnetic induction B = i + 4 j Wb/m2.
number of turns per meter length of the solenoid is
The potential difference developed between the ends
[NSEP 2018] of the wire is [NSEP 2018]
(1) 57 (2) 176 (1) Zero (2) 3 V
(3) 569 (4) 352 (3) 15 V (4) 17 V
48
424. In a series LCR circuit fed with an alternating emf 427. After charging a capacitor C to a potential V, it is
E = E0sinωt, [NSEP 2018] connected across an ideal inductor L. The capacitor
(1) The voltage across L is in phase with the applied starts discharging simple harmonically at time t = 0.
emf E The charge on the capacitor at a later time instant is q
and the periodic time of simple harmonic oscillations
(2) The voltage across C is in phase with the applied is T. Therefore, [NSEP 2018]
emf E
(1) q = CV sin (ωt)
(3) The voltage across R is in phase with the applied
emf E (2) q = CV cos (ωt)
(4) The voltages across L, C and R are all in phase
with the applied emf E 1
(3) T = 2π
425. The same alternating voltage v = V0sin(ωt) is applied LC
in both the LCR circuits shown below. The current
(4) T = 2π LC
through the resistance R at resonance is
[NSEP 2018] 428. An inductance L, a resistance R and a battery B are
connected in series with a switch S. The voltages
across L and R are VL and VR respectively. Just
after closing the switch S. [NSEP 2018]
(1) VL will be greater than VR
(2) VL will be less than VR
v v
Fig 1 Fig 2 (3) VL will be the same as VR
(1) Maximum in fig (1) and maximum in fig (2) (4) VL will decrease while VR will increase as time
(2) Minimum in fig (1) and maximum in fig (2) progresses
(3) Maximum in fig (1) and minimum in fig (2) 429. A circular loop of conducting wire of radius 1 cm is cut
(4) Minimum in fig (1) and minimum in fig (2) at a point A on its circumference. It is then folded along
a diameter through A such that the two semicircular
426. A horizontal insulated cylinder of volume V is divided
loops lie in two mutually perpendicular planes. In this
into four identical compartments by stationary semi- 
permeable thin partitions as shown. The four region a uniform magnetic field B of magnitude 100
compartments from left are initially filled with 28 g mT is directed perpendicular to the diameter through
helium, 160 g oxygen, 28 g nitrogen and 20 g A and makes angles of 30° and 60° with the planes of
hydrogen respectively. The left partition lets through the two semicircles. The magnetic field reduces at a
hydrogen, nitrogen and helium while the right uniform rate from 100 mT to zero in a time interval of
partition lets through hydrogen only. The middle 4.28 ms. Therefore [NSEP 2018]
partition lets through hydrogen and nitrogen both.
The temperature T inside the entire cylinder is (1) Instantaneous emf in the two loops are in the ratio
maintained constant. After the system is set in 2 :1
equilibrium, [NSEP 2018]
(2) Instantaneous emf in the two loops are in the ratio
3 :1
He O2 N2 H2
(3) The total emf between free ends at point A is
5 mV
14 RT (4) The total emf between free ends at point A is
(1) Pressure of helium is 1.4 mV
V
20 RT 430. The aperture diameter of a plano-convex lens is
(2) Pressure of oxygen is 6 cm and its thickness is 3 mm. If the speed of light
V
through its material is v = 2 × 108 m/s, the focal length
4 RT
(3) Pressure of nitrogen is of the lens is [NSEP 2018]
3V
(1) 40 cm (2) 35 cm
10 RT
(4) Pressure of hydrogen is (3) 30 cm (4) 20 cm
V
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431. A vertical spring of length l0 and force constant K is 437. A concave lens of focal length f produces an image
stretched by l when a mass m is suspended from its (1/n) times the size of the object. The distance of the
lower end. By pulling the mass down a little the system object from the lens is [NSEP 2018]
is left off to oscillate. The time period of oscillation is
[NSEP 2018]
( n − 1) f
(1) (n + 1) f (2)
n
l l0
(1) 2π
g
(2) 2π
g
( n + 1) f
(3) (4) (n –1) f
n
1 m l + l0 438. A cylinder containing water (refractive index 4/3) is
(3) (4) 2π
2π K g covered by an equiconvex glass (refractive index
432. The Hubble telescope in orbit above the earth has a 3/2) lens of focal length 25 cm. At the mid-day when
2.4 m circular aperture. The telescope has equipment the sun is just overhead, the image of the sun will be
for detecting ultraviolet light. The minimum angular seen at a distance of [NSEP 2018]
separation between two objects that the telescope can
(1) 100 cm. (2) 50 cm.
resolve in ultraviolet light of wavelength 95 nm is
[NSEP 2018] (3) 37.5 cm. (4) 25 cm.
(1) 4.83 × 10–8 rad (2) 4.03 × 10–8 rad 439. A transparent cylindrical rod of length l = 50 cm, radius
(3) 2.41 × 10–8 rad (4) 2.00 × 10–8 rad R = 10 cm and refractive index μ = 3 lies onto a
433. The critical angle for light passing from glass to air is horizontal plane surface. A ray of light moving
minimum for the light of wavelength [NSEP 2018] perpendicular to its length is incident on the rod
horizontally at a height h above the plane surface such
(1) 0.7 μ m (2) 0.6 μ m
that this ray emerges out of the rod at a height 10 cm
(3) 0.5 μ m (4) 0.4 μ m above the plane surface. Therefore h is [NSEP 2018]
434. A thin hollow equiconvex lens, silvered at the back,
(1) 1.34 cm (2) 1.73 cm
converges a beam of light parallel to the principal axis
(3) 10.0 cm (4) 18.66 cm
 4
at a distance 0.2 m. When filled with water  μ =  ,
3 440. A converging lens of focal length 40 cm is fixed at
the same beam will be converged at a distance of 40 cm in front of a screen. An object placed 120 cm
from the fixed lens is required to be focused on the
[NSEP 2018]
screen by introducing another identical lens in
(1) 0.40 m (2) 0.20 m between. The second lens should be placed at a
(3) 0.12 m (4) None of the above distance x from the object where x is [NSEP 2018]
435. An air bubble is situated at a distance 2.0 cm from the (1) 40 cm (2) 50 cm
centre of a spherical glass paper-weight of radius 5.0
cm and refractive index 1.5. The bubble is seen through (3) 140 cm (4) 150 cm
the nearest surface. It appears at a distance ν from 441. The combination of a steel wire (length 80 cm, area
the centre. Therefore, ν is [NSEP 2018]
of cross section 1 mm2) and an aluminium wire
(1) 3.75 cm (2) 3.25 cm (length 60 cm, area of cross section 3 mm2) joined
(3) 2.50 cm (4) 3.80 cm end to end is stretched by a tension of 160 N. If the
densities of steel and aluminium are 7.8 g/cc and
436. Consider the diffraction pattern due to a single slit.
2.6 g/cc respectively then, the minimum frequency
The first maximum for a certain monochromatic light
of a tuning fork which can produce standing waves
coincides with the first minimum for red light of
in the composite wire, with the joint as a node, is
wavelength 660 nm. The wavelength of the
monochromatic light is [NSEP 2018] [NSEP 2018]
(1) 660 nm (2) 550 nm (1) 179 Hz. (2) 358 Hz.
(3) 440 nm (4) 330 nm (3) 88 Hz. (4) 118 Hz.
50
442. In a stationary wave [NSEP 2018] 448. The wavelength of the waves associated with a proton
(1) all the medium particle vibrate in the same phase. and a photon are the same. Therefore, the two have
equal [NSEP 2018]
(2) all the particles between two consecutive nodes
vibrate in the same phase. (1) Mass
(3) any two consecutive nodes vibrate in the same (2) Velocity
phase. (3) Momentum
(4) all the particles between two consecutive (4) Kinetic energy
antinodes vibrate in the same phase.
449. Which of the following sources emits light having
443. An empty earthen pitcher is kept under a water tap highest degree of coherence? [NSEP 2018]
and starts filling with water as the tap is opened. The
(1) Light Emitting Diode
pitch of the sound produced [NSEP 2018]
(2) LASER diode
(1) Goes on decreasing.
(3) Neon lamp
(2) Goes on increasing.
(4) Incandescent lamp
(3) First increases and then decreases after the
pitcher is half filled. 450. An alpha particle with kinetic energy K approaches
(4) Does not change. a stationary nucleus having atomic number Z. The
distance of closest approach is b. Therefore, the
444. A student while performing experiment with a distance of closest approach for a nucleus of atomic
sonometer with bridges separated by a distance of 80 number 2Z is [NSEP 2018]
cm, missed out some of the observations. However,
he claimed that the three resonant frequencies for a b
given tuning fork were 84, 140 and 224 Hz. The speed (1) (2) 2b
2
of transverse waves on the wire is [NSEP 2018]
(3) 2b (4) 4b
(1) 33.30 m/s (2) 330.0 m/s
451. In a photodiode the reverse current increases when
(3) 44.80 m/s (4) 448.0 m/s
exposed to light of wavelength 620 nm or less. The
445. In the network shown below the voltage V0 is nearly band gap of the semiconductor used is [NSEP 2018]
[NSEP 2018] (1) 0.67 eV (2) 1.12 eV
Si Ge
+11V V0 (3) 2.00 eV (4) 2.42 eV
5 kΩ 452. An electron in hydrogen atom jumps from a level n = 4

to n = 1. The momentum of the recoiled atom is
[NSEP 2018]
(1) 10 volt (2) 11 volt (1) 6.8 × 10–27 kg-m/s
(3) 12 volt (4) Zero volt (2) 12.75 × 10–19 kg-m/s
446. The energy of the characteristic X-ray photon in a (3) 13.6 × 10–19 kg-m/s
Coolidge tube comes from [NSEP 2018]
(4) Zero
(1) The kinetic energy of striking electron
453. For the Boolean equation Y = AB + A(B + C) + B(B
(2) The kinetic energy of the free electrons of the target
(3) The kinetic energy of the ions of the target + C) + B , which of the following statements is
correct? [NSEP 2018]
(4) The electronic transition of the target atom
(1) Y does not depend on A but depends on B
447. The maximum wavelength that can ionize a hydrogen
atom initially in the ground state is [NSEP 2018] (2) Y does not depend on B but depends on A
(1) 660.0 nm (2) 364.5 nm (3) Y does not depend on B
(3) 121.9 nm (4) 91.4 nm (4) Y depends only on C
51
454. Refer to the common emitter amplifier circuit shown (1) Remains horizontal
below, using a transistor with β = 80 and VBE = 0.7
(2) Remains parallel to the plane of the incline
volt. The value of resistance RB is [NSEP 2018]
(3) Forms an angle α with the horizon where 0 < α < θ
RB 2.5 kΩ (4) Forms an angle α with horizon, where θ < α < 90
VCE = 3 V 459. A sound source of constant frequency travels with a
6V
4V constant velocity past an observer. When it crosses
the observer the sound frequency sensed by the
observer changes from 449 Hz to 422 Hz. If the velocity
of sound is 340 m/s, the velocity of the source of sound
(1) 330 Ω (2) 330 kΩ
is [NSEP 2019]
(3) 220 Ω (4) 220 kΩ
(1) 8.5 m/s (2) 10.5 m/s
455. A pendulum is made by using a thread of length
(3) 12.5 m/s (4) 14.5 m/s
300 cm and a small spherical bob of mass 100 g. It is
suspended from a point S. The bob is pulled from its 460. Plots of intensity (I) of radiation emitted by a black
position of rest at O to the point A so that the linear body versus wavelength (λ) at three different
amplitude is 25 cm. The angular amplitude in radian temperatures T1, T2 and T3 respectively are shown in
and the potential energy of the bob in joule at A are figure. Choose the correct statement [NSEP 2019]
respectively [NSEP 2019]
T1
(1) 0.10 and 0.10 (2) 0.083 and 0.01
T2
(3) 0.251 and 2.94 (4) 0.083 and 0.24
T3
456. Consider the following physical expressions I
(I) ρv2 (ρ : density, v : velocity)
λ
Y ΔL
(II) (Y : Young's modulus, L : length)
L (1) T1 > T2 > T3 necessarily
(2) T3 > T2 > T1 necessarily
σ2
(III) (σ : surface density of charge) (3) T2 = (T1 + T3)/2 necessarily
ε0
(4) T22 = T1 T3 necessarily
(IV) hρrg (h : rise of a liquid in a capillary tube of 461. Consider a composite slab consisting of two different
radius r) materials having equal thickness and equal area of
The expressions having same dimensional formula are cross-section. The thermal conductivities are K and
2K respectively. The equivalent thermal conductivity
[NSEP 2019] of the composite slab is [NSEP 2019]
(1) I and II only
2K
(2) II and III only (1) (2) 2K
3
(3) II, III and IV only
4K
(3) 3K (4)
(4) I, II and III only 3
457. Two simple pendulums of lengths 1.44 m and 1.0 m 462. A large horizontal uniform disc can rotate freely about
start swinging together in the same phase. The two a rigid vertical axis passing through its centre O.
will be in phase again after a time of [NSEP 2019] A man stands at rest at the edge of the disc at a
point A. The mass of the disc is 22 times the mass of
(1) 6 second (2) 9 second the man. The man starts moving along the edge of the
(3) 12 second (4) 25 second disc. When he reaches A, after completing one rotation
relative to the disc, the disc has turned through
458. A home aquarium partly filled with water slides down
an inclined plane of inclination angle θ with respect to [NSEP 2019]
the horizontal. The surface of water in the aquarium (1) 30° (2) 90°
[NSEP 2019] (3) 60° (4) 45°
52
463. Two factories are sounding their sirens at 400 Hz each. 468. A ray of white light is made incident on the refracting
A man walks from one factory towards the other at a surface of a prism such that after refraction at this
speed of 2 m/s. The velocity of sound is 320 m/s. The surface, the green component falls on the second
number of beats heard by the person in one second
surface at its critical angle. The colours present in the
will be [NSEP 2019]
emergent beam will be [NSEP 2019]
(1) 6 (2) 5
(1) Violet, indigo and blue.
(3) 4 (4) 2.5
(2) Violet, indigo, blue, yellow, orange and red.
464. The temperature of an isolated black body falls from
T1 to T2 in time t. Then, t = Cx where x is (3) Yellow, orange and red.
[NSEP 2019] (4) All colours
469. In a compound microscope, having tube-length
 1 1  1 − 1 
(1)  T − T  (2)  T 2 T 2  30 cm, the power of the objective and the eye-piece
 2 1  2 1 
are 100 D and 10 D respectively. Then the
magnification produced by the microscope when the
 1 − 1   1 − 1  final image is at the least distance of distinct vision
(3)  T 3 T 3  (4)  T 4 T 4 
 2 1   2 1  (25 cm) will be [NSEP 2019]
465. Tow charges – q and – q are placed at points (0, d) (1) 55 (2) 64
and (0, –d). A charge +q, free to move along X axis,
(3) 77 (4) 90
will oscillate with a force proportional to [NSEP 2019]
470. Parallel rays are incident on a glass sphere of diameter
1 1 10 cm and having refractive index 1.5. The sphere
(1) (2)
x2 + d 2 x2 converges these rays at a certain point. The distance
of this point from the centre of the sphere will be
x 1
(3) 3
(4) (1) 2.5 cm (2) 5 cm
2
(d + x 2 )2 x + d2
2
(3) 7.5 cm (4) 12.5 cm
466. The average translational kinetic energy of oxygen 471. A jet of water from 15 cm diameter nozzle of a fire
(M = 32) molecules at a certain temperature is hose can reach the maximum height of 25 m. The
0.048 eV. The translational kinetic energy of nitrogen
force exerted by the water jet on the hose is
(M = 28) molecules at the same temperature is
(consider the two gases to be ideal) [NSEP 2019] [NSEP 2019]
(1) 0.0015 eV (2) 0.042 eV (1) 4.24 kN (2) 17.32 kN
(3) 0.048 eV (4) 0.768 eV (3) 2.17 kN (4) 8.66 kN
467. A concave mirror has a radius of curvature R and forms 472. In an electromagnetic wave the phase difference
the image of an object placed at a distance 1.5 R from between electric vector and magnetic vector is
the pole of the mirror. An opaque disc of diameter half [NSEP 2019]
the aperture of the mirror is placed with the pole at the
centre. As a result [NSEP 2019] (1) zero (2) π
2
(1) The position of the image will be the same but its
central half will disappear (3) π (4) 3π
2
(2) The position of the image will be the same but its 473. A spherical capacitor is formed by two concentric
outer half will disappear metallic spherical shells. The capacitor is then charged
(3) The complete image will be seen at the same so that the outer shell carries a positive charge and
position and it will be exactly identical with the the inner shell carries an equal but negative charge.
Even if the capacitor is not connected to any circuit,
initial image
the charge will eventually leak away due to a small
(4) The complete image will be seen at the same electrical conductivity of the material between the
position but it will not be identical in all respect shells. What is the character of the magnetic field
with the initial image produced by this leakage current? [NSEP 2019]
53
(1) Radially outwards from the inner shell to the outer 478. Avalanche breakdown in a p-n junction primarily
shell. depends on the phenomenon of [NSEP 2019]
(2) Radially inwards form the outer shell to the inner (1) Doping
shell.
(2) Collision
(3) Circular field lines between the shells and
(3) Recombination
perpendicular to the radial direction.
(4) Ionization
(4) No magnetic field will be produced
479. A source emits photons of energy 5 eV which are
474. If a cell of constant emf produces the same amount of
incident on a metallic sphere of work function 3.0 eV.
heat during the same time in two independent resistors
The radius of the sphere is r = 8 × 10–3 m. It is observed
R1 and R2 when they are separately connected across
that after some time emission of photoelectrons from
the terminals of the cell, one after the other. The internal
the metallic sphere is stopped. Charge on the sphere
resistance of the cell is [NSEP 2019]
when the photoemission stops is [NSEP 2019]
R1 + R2 R1  R2 (1) 1.77 × 10–16 C (2) 1.77 × 10–12 C
(1) (2)
2 2 (3) 1.11 × 10–12 C (4) 1.11 × 10–10 C
R12 + R22 480. The dc component of current in the output of a half-
(3) (4) R1R2 wave rectifier with peak value l0 is [NSEP 2019]
2
475. In the circuit shown beside the charge on each l0
capacitor is [NSEP 2019] (1) Zero (2)
π
C1
l0 2l 0
(3) (4)
2π π
481. In an experiment on photoelectric effect, the slope of
E1 E2 straight line graph between the stopping potential and
the frequency of incident radiation gives[NSEP 2019]
(1) Electron charge (e) (2) Planck constant (h)
h
C2 (3) (4) Work function (W)
e
C1C2 482. According to Bohr's theory, the ionization energy of H
(1) (C1 + C2)(E1 – E2) (2) C + C ( E1 + E2 ) atom is 13.6 eV. The energy needed to remove an
1 2
electron from Helium ion (He+) is [NSEP 2019]
C1C2
(3) C + C ( E1 − E2 ) (4) (C1 – C2)(E1 + E2) (1) 13.6 eV (2) 16.8 eV
1 2
(3) 27.2 eV (4) 54.4 eV
476. A stationary hydrogen atom emits photon
corresponding to the first line (highest wavelength) of 483. The phenomenon inverse to photo electric effect is
Lyman series. If R is the Rydberg constant and M is [NSEP 2019]
the mass of the atom, the recoil velocity of the atom is
(1) Compton effect
[NSEP 2019]
(2) Pair production
Rh 3Rh (3) Raman effect
(1) (2)
4M M (4) Production of X-rays in Coolidge tube
3Rh Rh 484. A stationary hydrogen atoms emits a photon of
(3) (4)
4M M wavelength 1025 Å. Its angular momentum changes
477. Heat is absorbed or evolved when current flows in a by [NSEP 2019]
conductor having a temperature gradient. This h 2h
phenomenon is known as [NSEP 2019] (1) (2)
π π
(1) Joule effect (2) Peltier effect
h 3h
(3) Seeback effect (4) Thomson effect (3) (4)
2π 2π
54
485. An observer stands on the platform at the front edge of 490. Light of wavelength 640 nm falls on a plane diffraction
the first bogie of a stationary train. The train starts grating with 12000 lines per inch. In the diffraction
moving with uniform acceleration and the first bogie pattern on a screen kept at a distance of 12 cm from
the grating, the distance of the second order maximum
takes 5 seconds to cross the observer. If all the bogies
from the central maximum is [NSEP 2019]
of the train are of equal length and the gap between
them is negligible, the time taken by the tenth bogie (1) 1.81 cm (2) 2.41 cm
to cross the observer is [NSEP 2019] (3) 3.62 cm (4) 7.25 cm
(1) 1.07 s (2) 0.98 s 491. If the force acting on a body in inversely proportional
to its speed, the kinetic energy of the body varies with
(3) 0.91 s (4) 0.81 s time t as [NSEP 2019]
486. The resistive force on an aeroplane flying in a horizontal (1) t 0 (2) t 1
plane is given by Ff = kv2, where k is constant and v (3) t 2 (4) t –1
is the speed of the aeroplane. When the power output
492. As shown in the figure, a block of mass m is hung
from the engine is P0, the plane flies at a speed v0 . If
from the ceiling by the system of springs consisting of
the power output of the engine is doubled the aeroplane two layers. The force constant of each of the springs
will fly at a speed of [NSEP 2019] is k. The frequency of the vertical oscillations of the
(1) 1.12 v0 (2) 1.26 v0 block is [NSEP 2019]
(3) 1.41 v0 (4) 2.82 v0

k k k
487. A 3.0 cm thick layer of oil (density ρoil = 800 kg/m3)
floats on water (density ρw = 1000 kg/m 3) in a
transparent glass beaker. A solid cylinder is observed
k k
1 1
floating vertically with of it in water and in the oil. m
3 3
Oil is gently poured into the beaker until the cylinder
floats in oil only. The fraction of the solid cylinder in oil 1 k 1 4k
(1) (2)
now is [NSEP 2019] 2π 5 m 2π 5m
3 2 1 5k 1 6k
(1) (2) (3) (4)
5 3 2π 6 m 2π 5 m
3 8 493. Two simple harmonic motions are given by x1 = a sin
(3) (4)
4 9
a
488. A wedge of mass M rests on a horizontal frictionless ωt + a cos ωt and x2 = asin ωt + cos ωt. The ratio
surface. A block of mass m starts sliding down the 3
rough inclined surface of the wedge to its bottom. of the amplitudes of the first to the second and the
During the course of motion, the centre of mass of the phase difference between them respectively are
block and the wedge system [NSEP 2019] [NSEP 2019]
(1) Does not move at all
3 π 3 π
(2) Moves horizontally with constant speed (1) and (2) and
2 12 2 12
(3) Moves horizontally with increasing speed
(4) Moves vertically with increasing speed 2 π 3 π
(3) and (4) and
489. A uniform circular disc rotating at a fixed angular 3 12 2 6
velocity ω about an axis normal to its plane and passing 494. A particle is projected from the ground with a velocity
through its centre has kinetic energy E. If the same 
disc rotates with an angular velocity 2ω about a parallel v = ( 3iˆ + 10 jˆ ) ms –1 . The maximum height attained
axis passing through the edge, its kinetic energy will and the range of the particle are respectively given
be [NSEP 2019] by (use g = 10 m/s2) [NSEP 2019]
(1) 2 E (2) 4 E (1) 5 m and 6 m (2) 3 m and 10 m
(3) 10 E (4) 12 E (3) 6 m and 5 m (4) 3 m and 5 m
55
495. A 20 cm long capillary tube stands vertically with 499. If the average mass of a smoke particle in an Indian
lower end just in water. Water rises up to 5 cm. If kitchen is 3 × 10–17 kg, the rms speed of the smoke
the entire system is now kept on a freely falling particles at 27°C is approximately [NSEP 2019]
platform, the length of the water column in the (1) 2 cm/s (2) 2 m/s
capillary tube will be [NSEP 2019]
(3) 2 km/s (4) None of these
(1) 5 cm (2) 10 cm
500. Two wires, made of same material, one thick and the
(3) Zero (4) 20 cm other thin are joined to form one composite wire. The
496. Position-time graph of a particle moving in a potential composite wire is subjected to the same tension
field is shown beside. If the mass of the particle is throughout. A wave travels along the wire and passes
1 kg its total energy is approximately [NSEP 2019] the point where the two wires are joined. The quantity
which changes at the joint are [NSEP 2019]
15 (1) Frequency only
10
(2) Propagation speed only
5
(3) Wavelength only
0
x(cm)
–5
(4) Both propagation speed and wavelength
–10 501. The frequency of the third overtone of a closed end
–15 organ pipe equals the frequency of the fifth harmonic
0 of an open end organ pipe. Ignoring end correction,
2 4 6 8 10 the ratio of their lengths lopen : lclose is [NSEP 2019]
t(s)
(1) 10 : 7 (2) 10 : 9
(1) 15.45 × 10–4 J (2) 30.78 × 10–4 J
(3) 2 : 1 (4) 7 : 10
(3) 7.71 × 10–4 J (4) 3.85 × 10–4 J 502. A rectangular slab of glass of refractive index 1.5 is
497. The log-log graph for a non-linear oscillator is shown immersed in water of refractive index 1.33 such that
below. Assuming the constants to have appropriate the top surface of the slab remains parallel to water
dimensions the relationship between time period (T) level. Light from a point source in air is incident on
and the amplitude (A) can be expressed as the surface of water at an angle α such that the light
reflected from the glass slab is plane polarised, the
[NSEP 2019]
angle α is [NSEP 2019]
8
(1) 84.4° (2) 48.4°
(3) 56.3° (4) 53.1°
6 503. In a spectrometer the smallest main scale division is
log (T)
1
of a degree. The total number of divisions on the
4 3
vernier scale attached to the main scale is 60 which
coincide with the 59 divisions of the main circular
scale. The least count of the spectrometer is
2
0 1 2 [NSEP 2019]
log (A)
(1) 20′ (2) 20″
(1) T = 1000A2 (2) T = 4A1/2 (3) 30″ (4) 30′
(3) T = 4A2 + B (4) T = 8A3 504. White light is used to illuminate two slits in Young’s
498. In many situations the point source emitting a wave double slit experiment. Separation between the two
starts moving, through the medium, with velocity V slits is b and the screen is at a distance D (>>b)
greater than the wave velocity in that medium. In from the plane of slits. The wavelength missing at a
such a case when source velocity (V) > wave point on the screen directly in front of one of the
velocity (v), the wave front changes [NSEP 2019] slits is [NSEP 2019]
(1) From spherical to plane 2b 2 2b2
(1) (2)
(2) From spherical to conical 3D D
(3) From plane to spherical b2 b2
(3) (4)
(4) From cylindrical to spherical 3D 2D
56
505. In an ink-jet printer, an ink droplet of mass m is 508. The unit of magnetizing field is [NSEP 2019]
given a negative charge q by a computer-controlled (1) tesla (2) newton
charging unit. The charged droplet then enters the
(3) ampere (4) ampere turn/meter
region between two deflecting parallel plates of length
L separated by distance d (see figure below) with a 509. A star undergoes a supernova explosion. Just after
the explosion, the material left behind forms a
speed v. All over this region there exists a uniform
uniform sphere of radius 8000 km with a rotation
downward electric field E (in the plane of paper). period of 15 hours. This remaining material eventually
Neglecting the gravitational force on the droplet, the collapses into a neutron star of radius 4 km with a
maximum charge that can be given to this droplet, period of rotation [NSEP 2019]
so that is does not hit any of the plates, is (1) 14 s (2) 3.8 h
[NSEP 2019] (3) 0.021 s (4) 0.0135 s
q
510. A number of identical absorbing plates are arranged
E in between a source of light and a photo cell. When
v d
there is no plate in between, the photo current is
maximum. Under the circumstances let us focus on
L the two statements [NSEP 2019]
(1) The photo current decreases with the increase
mv 2 L mv 2 d in number of absorbing plates.
(1) (2)
Ed 2 EL2 (2) The stopping potential increases with the
increase in number of absorbing plates.
md mv 2L2
(3) (4) (1) Statements (1) and (2) are both true and (1) is
Ev 2 L2 Ed the cause of (2)
506. A converging beam of light is pointing to P. Two (2) Statements (1) and (2) are both true but (1) and
observations are made with (i) a convex lens of focal (2) are independent
length 20 cm and (ii) a concave lens of focal length
(3) Statement (1) is true while (2) is not true and (1)
16 cm placed in the path of the convergent beam at and (2) are independent
a distance 12 cm before the point P. It is observed
that [NSEP 2019] (4) Statement (1) is true while (2) is not true and (2)
is the effect of (1)
(1) In both cases the images are real
511. In a nuclear reaction, two photons each of energy
(2) In both cases the images are virtual 0.51 MeV are produced by electron-positron
(3) For (i) the image is real and for (ii) the image is annihilation. The wavelength associated with each
virtual photon is [NSEP 2019]
(4) For (i) the image is virtual and for (ii) the image (1) 2.44 × 10–12 m (2) 2.44 × 10–8 m
is real (3) 1.46 × 10–12 m (4) 3.44 × 10–10 m
507. Identify the rank in order from dimmest to the 512. In the circuit shown if an ideal ammeter is connected
brightest when all the identical bulbs are connected between A and B then the direction of current and
in the circuit as shown below. [NSEP 2019] the current reading would be (assume Is remains
unchanged) [NSEP 2019]
Is
D
4R 2R
4R 2R
C A
A B
2R 4R
Is
A B
_ Is Is
+ (1) B to A and (2) A to B and
2 4
(1) A = B > C = D (2) A = B = C = D Is Is
(3) B to A and (4) B to A and
(3) A > C > B > D (4) A = B < C = D 9 3
57
513. In the following figures the velocity-time graphs for The variation of force F(x) acting on the particle as
three particles 1, 2 and 3 are shown. [NSEP 2019] a function of x can be represented by
+4
2
Velocity (m/s)
+2 1
F (N)
0
0
–1
–2 –2
0 2 4 6 8 10 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10 15
x (m)
time (s)
Particle 1 (Fig i)
+4
2
Velocity (m/s)
+2 1
F (N)
0
0
–1
–2 –2
0 2 4 6 8 10 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10 15
x (m)
time (s)
Particle 2 (Fig ii)
+4 2
Velocity (m/s)
+2 1
F (N)
0
0
–1
–2 –2
–15 –10 –5 0 5 10 15
0 2 4 6 8 10 x (m)
time (s)
Particle 3 (Fig iii)
The magnitude of average acceleration of the three
2
particles, over 10 s, bear the relationship
[NSEP 2019] 1
F (N)
(1) a1 > a2 > a3 (2) a2 > a1 > a3 0
(3) a3 > a2 > a1 (4) a1 = a2 = a3 –1
514. The potential energy (U) of a particle moving in a –2

potential field varies with its displacement (x) as –15 –10 –5 0 5 10 15
shown below. [NSEP 2019] x (m)
(Fig iv)
(1) Fig (i) (2) Fig (ii)
0
(3) Fig (iii) (4) Fig (iv)
U (J)
515. A pin of small length 'a' is placed along the axis of

–5
a concave mirror of focal length f, at the distance
u(>f) from its pole. The length of its image is 'b'. If
–10 the same object is placed perpendicular to its axis
at the same distance u and the length of its image
–15 –10 –5 0 5 10 15 is now 'c', then [NSEP 2019]
x (m)
58
f2 μ0 λ μ0 1
(1) b = a 2 (2) c = ab (1) θ = I (2) θ = I
(u − f ) 4π gL π λgL
u −f a2f 3 μ0 g μ 0 λg
(3) c = b (4) bc = (3) θ = I (4) θ = I
f (u − f ) 3 4 π λL π L
516. A thin rod of length 10 cm is placed along the axis of a 521. A block of mass m = 10 kg is hanging over a
concave mirror of focal length 30 cm in such a way frictionless light fixed pulley by an inextensible light
that one end of the image coincides with one end of rope. Initially the block is held at rest. The other end
the object. The length of the image may be of the rope is now pulled by a constant force F in the
vertically downward direction. The linear momentum
[NSEP 2019] of the block is seen to increase by
(1) 7.5 cm (2) 12 cm 2 kg m/s in 1 s (in the first second). Therefore,
(3) 15 cm (4) 10 cm [NSEP 2019]
517. The mass of an electron can be expressed as (1) The tension in the rope is F
(2) The tension in the rope is 3 N
[NSEP 2019]
(3) The work done by the tension on the block, in
(1) 0.512 MeV (2) 8.19 × 10–14 J/c2
first second, is = 19.8 J
(3) 9.1 × 10–31 kg (4) 0.00055 amu (4) The work done against the force of gravity, in first
where c is speed of light in vacuum second, is = 9.8 J
518. Select the correct statement(s), out of the following, 522. A ball of mass m1 travels horizontally along the
about diffraction at N parallel slits. [NSEP 2019] x-axis in the positive direction with an initial speed
of v0. It collides with another ball of mass m2 that is
(1) There are (N – 1) minima between each pair of
originally at rest. After the collision, the ball of mass
principal maxima
m1 has velocity (v1xi + v1y j) and the ball of mass m2
(2) There are (N – 2) secondary maxima between has velocity (v 2x i + v 2y j). Identify the correct
each pair of principal maxima relationship(s) [NSEP 2019]
(3) Width of principal maximum is proportional to 1/N (1) 0 = m1v1x + m2v2x (2) m1v0 = m1v1y + m2v2y
(4) The intensity at the principal maxima varies as N2 (3) 0 = m1v1y + m2 v2y (4) m1v0 = m1v1x + m2v2x
519. An electric dipole placed in a non-uniform electric 523. In a real gas [NSEP 2019]
field may experience [NSEP 2019] (1) The force of attraction between the molecules
(1) No net force, no torque depends upon intermolecular distance
(2) Internal energy depends only upon temperature
(2) A net force, but not torque
(3) Internal energy is a function of both temperature
(3) No net force, but a torque
and volume
(4) A net force and a torque (4) Internal energy is a function of both temperature
520. Two long parallel wires carry currents of equal and pressure
magnitude (I) but in opposite directions. These wires 524. A particle of mass m is thrown vertically up with velocity
are suspended from fixed rod PQ by four chords of u. Air exerts an opposing force of a constant magnitude
equal length L as shown. The mass per unit length F. The particle returns back to the point of projection
of each wire is λ, the value of angle θ subtended by with velocity v after attaining maximum height h, then
two chords OA and OB, assuming it to be small, is
[NSEP 2019]
[NSEP 2019]
u2 v2
P (1) h = (2) h =
y O Q  F  F
2 g +  2 g – 
L  m  m 
I θ C
 F
B  F  g + m 
I g – m   
 
A (3) v = u (4) v = u  F
 F  g – m 
g + m   
z x  
59
525. A particle is executing Simple Harmonic Motion of q q

time period T = 4π2 in a straight line. Starting from q
rest, it travels a distance a in the first second and q
distance b in the next second travelling in the same q
direction. The amplitude of SHM is [NSEP 2020] q
2a 2 3a 2 q q
(1) (2)
3a − b 3a − 2b
 1 1  2  1 1  2
1 + + q  − 1+ q
2a 2 (1)  2 2 3 3 (2)  2 2 3 3
(3) (4) None of these
2a − b πε0 2 πε0  2
526. The kinetic energy of a particle moving along a circle

of radius R depends upon the distance covered s as (1 − 0.1775)q 2
(3) (4) None of these
KE = as2 where a is a constant. The magnitude of πε0 2
the force acting on the particle as a function of s is
530. If speed of light c, Planck’s constant h and
[NSEP 2020]
gravitational constant G are chosen as fundamental
2as 2 2as 2 quantities, dimensions of time in this system of units
(1) (2) is [NSEP 2020]
R m
(1) ch3/2G–3/2 (2) c–2G1/2h
2
s (3) c2G1/2h5/2 (4) c–5/2G1/2h1/2
(3) 2as (4) 2as 1 +  
R
531. A solid hemisphere is cemented on the flat surface
527. The flow of water in a horizontal pipe is stream line of a solid cylinder of same radius R and same
flow. Along the pipe, at a point, where cross- material. The composite body is rotating about the
sectional area is 10 cm2, the velocity of water flow axis of the cylinder of length with angular speed
is 1.00 ms–1 and the pressure is 2000 Pa. The ω. The radius of gyration K is [NSEP 2020]
pressure of water at another point where cross-
sectional area is 5 cm2 is [NSEP 2020]
R
(1) 2000 Pa (2) 1500 Pa
(3) 3500 Pa (4) 500 Pa
528. Three containers A, B and C are filled with water at
different temperature. When 1 litre of water from A
is mixed with 2 litre of water from B, the resulting 
temperature of mixture is 52°C. When 1 litre of
water from B is mixed with 2 litre of water from C,
the resulting temperature of mixture is 40°C. R
Similarly when 1 litre of water from C is mixed with
2 litre of water from A, the resulting temperature of
2  15R + 8  1  15 + 8R 
mixture is 34°C. Temperature of mixture when one (1) R (2) R
5  3R + 2  10  3 + 2R 
litre of water from each container is mixed (neglect
the water equivalent of container) is [NSEP 2020]
3  15R + 8  1  3 + 2R 
(1) 40°C (2) 42°C (3) R (4) R
10  3R + 2  10  15 + 8R 
(3) 38ºC (4) 45°C
532. The shortest period of rotation of a planet
529. Point charge q is kept at each corner of a cube of (considered to be a sphere of uniform density ρ)
edge length . The resultant force of repulsion on about its own axis, such that any mass m kept on
any one of the charges due to all others is its equator is just to fly off the surface, is
expressed as [NSEP 2020] [NSEP 2020]
60
538. What amount of heat will be generated in a coil of
5π π
(1) T = (2) T = resistance R (ohm) due to a total charge Q
ρG 3ρG (coulomb) passing through it if the current in the coil
decreases down to zero halving its value every Δt
3π 5π second? [NSEP 2020]
(3) T = (4) T =
ρG 3ρG
1 Q2R Q2R
533. A body of mass 10 kg at rest explodes into two (1) (2) ln 2
fragments of masses 3 kg and 7 kg. If the total 2 Δt Δt
kinetic energy of two pieces after explosion is 1680
J, the magnitude of their relative velocity in m/s after 1 Q 2R 1 Q 2R
(3) ln 2 (4)
explosion is [NSEP 2020] 2 Δt 4 Δt
(1) 40 (2) 50 539. In the LR circuit shown in figure, switch S is closed
(3) 70 (4) 80 at time t = 0, the charge that passes through the
battery of emf E in one time constant is (e being
534. A shot is fired at an angle α to the horizontal up a
the base of natural logarithm). [NSEP 2020]
hill (Considered to be a long straight incline plane)
of inclination β to the horizontal. It will strike the hill L R
horizontally if [NSEP 2020]
(1) tanα = 2tanβ (2) sinα = sin2β
(3) sinα = 2sinβ (4) tanα = 4tanβ
535. In an experiment with potentiometer, the balancing
length is 250 cm for a cell. When the cell is S
shunted by a resistance of 7.5 Ω, balancing point is E
shifted by 25 cm. If the cell is shunted by a
resistance of 20 Ω, the balancing length will be
nearly [NSEP 2020] EL EL
(1) 2 (2)
eR eR
(1) 240 cm (2) 236 cm
(3) 232 cm (4) 230 cm
eER 2 EL
(3) (4)
536. The Nucleus 23
decays by β – emission through L R
10 Ne
the reaction 238 235
540. Natural Uranium is a mixture of 92 U and 92 U with
23 23 0 a relative mass abundance of 140 : 1. The ratio of
10 Ne → 11 Na + −1 β + ν + energy . The atomic masses
radioactivity contributed by the two isotopes of
23
are 10 Ne = 22.994466 u and natural uranium, if their half-lives are 4.5 × 109 years
and 7.0 × 108 years respectively is [NSEP 2020]
23 0
11 Na = 22.989770 u, −1 β = 0.000549 u . The maximum (1) 99.3 : 0.7 (2) 50.3 : 49.7
kinetic energy that the emitted electron can ever have (3) 95.6 : 04.4 (4) Cannot be estimated
is [NSEP 2020]
541. A cylinder of length > 1 m filled with water
(1) 4.374 MeV (2) 3.862 MeV
 4
(3) 2.187 MeV (4) 1.931 MeV  μ = 3  up to the brim, kept on a horizontal table
 
537. The distance between two slits in Young’s double
is covered at its top by an equiconvex glass (μ =
slits experiment is d = 2.5 mm and the distance of
1.5) lens of focal length 25 cm when in air. At mid
the screen from the plane of slits is D = 120 cm.
day, 12.00 noon, Sun is just overhead and light rays
The slits are illuminated with coherent beam of light
comes parallel to the principal axis of the lens. The
of wavelength λ = 600 nm. The minimum distance
sun rays will be focused [NSEP 2020]
(from the central maximum) of a point where the
intensity reduces to 25% of maximum intensity is (1) 25 cm behind the lens in the water
[NSEP 2020] (2) 37.5 cm behind the lens in the water
(1) 24 μm (2) 48 μm (3) 50 cm behind the lens in the water
(3) 96 μm (4) 120 μm (4) 100 cm behind the lens in the water
61
542. Even the radiation of highest wavelength in the j

ultraviolet region of hydrogen spectrum is just able
+ + +
to eject photoelectrons from a metal. The value of + + + +
+
threshold frequency for the given metal is + +
+ +
[NSEP 2020] + +
+ +
(1) 3.83 × 1015 Hz + +
(2) 4.33 × 1014 Hz
+ O + i
(3) 2.46 × 1015 Hz
(4) 7.83 × 1014 Hz q q
 
5 (1) − j 2 2 (3) + j
2π ε 0 R 2π ε0 R 2
2
543. One mole of a gas with γ = is mixed with two
3
7
moles of another non-interacting gas with γ = .  q  q
5 (3) + j 2 2 (4) − j
CP 4π ε0 R 4 π ε0 R 2
2
The ratio of specific heats γ = C of mixture

V 547. An alternating current is expressed as i = i1 cosωt
approximately [NSEP 2020] + i2sinωt. The RMS value of current is [NSEP 2020]
(1) 1.50 (2) 1.46
(i1 + i 2 )2
(3) 1.49 (4) 1.53 (1)
2
544. An ideal gas is expanding such that PT3 = constant.
The coefficient of volume expansion of the gas is i1i 2
(2)
[NSEP 2020] 2
1 2
(1) (2) (i12 + i22 )
T T (3)
2
3 4
(3) (4)
T T (i1 − i2 )2
(4)
545. What is the magnetic induction B at the centre O 2
of the semicircular arc if a current carrying wire has
548. A charge +q is placed at each of the points of x =
shape of an hair pin as shown in figure? The radius
of the curved part of the wire is R, the linear parts x0, x = 3x0, x = 5x0, x = 7x0 …..∞ on the x-axis
are assumed to be very long. [NSEP 2020] and a charge –q is placed at each of the points x
= 2x0, x = 4x0, x = 6x0, x = 8x0…..∞here x0 is a
I positive constant. Take the electric potential at a
point due to a charge q at a distance r from it to be
R
O 1 q
V = . The electric potential at the origin due
4πε0 r
to the above system of charges is [NSEP 2020]
μ0I μ0 I
(1) B = (2 + π) (2) B = (2 + π) (1) Zero
4πR 4R
3μ0I μ0 2I 1 q
(3) B = (2 + π) (4) B = (2) 4πε x ln 2
4R 4π R 0 0
546. A thin semi-circular metal ring of radius R has a

1 q
positive charge q distributed uniformly over its (3) 4πε x 2ln 2
 0 0
curved length. The resultant electric field E at the
center O is [NSEP 2020] (4) Infinite
62
549. A particle of mass m is located in a one dimensional 552. A charged oil (density 880 kg m–3) drop is held
potential field U(x) = U0 (1 – cos ax); U0 and a are stationary between two parallel horizontal metal
constants. Which of the following statement/s is/are plates 6.0 mm apart when a potential difference of
correct? [NSEP 2020] V = 103 is applied between the two plates. When
(1) The particle will executed Simple Harmonic the electric field is switched off, the drop falls. At a
Motion for small displacements. certain time the drop is seen to fall a distance of
2.0 mm in 35.7 s and next 1.2 mm in
(2) The stable equilibrium condition is x = 0 21.4 s. (The upper plate in the experiment is at
higher potential). [NSEP 2020]
2π m
(3) The time period of small oscillations is a U Given that the viscosity of air = 1.80 × 10–5 Nsm–2
0
and density of air = 1.29 kg m–3
(4) The angular frequency for small oscillations is (1) The radius of the drop is a = 7.25 × 10–7 m
U0 (2) The charge on the drop is q = 8.0 × 10–19 C

ω=a
m (3) The terminal velocity of the oil drop, under its
free fall, is 5.6 × 10–5 ms–1
550. A ray of light is incident on an equilateral prism
made of flint glass (refractive index 1.6) placed in (4) The oil drop carries 5 excess electrons
air [NSEP 2020] 553. A parallel plate capacitor of plate area A and plate
(1) The ray suffers a minimum deviation if it is in- separation d is charged to potential V. Then the bat-
cident at angle 53° tery is disconnected. A slab of dielectric constant k
is then inserted between the plates of the capacitor
(2) The minimum angle of deviation suffered by the so as to fill the space between the plates com-
ray is 46° pletely. If Q, E and W denote respectively, the mag-
nitude of charge on each plate, the electric filed be-
 4
(3) If prism in immersed in water  μ =  the mini- tween the plates (after the slab is inserted) and
 3
work done on the system, in question, in the pro-
mum deviation produced by the prism is 14° cess of inserting the slab, then [NSEP 2020]
(4) The minimum deviation produced by the prism ε0 kAV
is 23.6° if it is immersed in a liquid of refractive (1) Q = k ε0 AE (2) Q =
d
index μ = 1.2
551. In a p-n junction diode, the current (i) varies with ap- V ε0 AV 2  1
plied biasing voltage (V) and can be expressed as (3) E = (4) W =  1− 
kd 2d  k 
i = i0(eqV/kT – 1) where i0 = 5 × 10–12Ais reverse satu-
ration current, k is Boltzmann constant and q is the 554. The magnitudes of the gravitational field at distances
r1 and r2 from the centre of a uniform solid sphere
charge on the electron [NSEP 2020]
of radius R and mass M are F(r1) and F(r2) respec-
At absolute temperature T = 300 K tively. Such that [NSEP 2020]
(1) The forward current is approximately 59.5 mA for
F (r1) r1
a forward bias of 0.6 volt (1) F (r ) = r if r1 ≤ R and r2 ≤ R
2 2
(2) The current increases approximately by 2.75 A
if the biasing voltage changes from 0.6 V to 0.7 F (r1 ) r22
V (2) F (r ) = 2 if r1 ≥ R and r2 ≥ R
2 r1
(3) The dynamic resistance of p-n junction is
approximately 435 mΩ at the biasing voltage of F (r1) r1
0.6 V (3) F (r ) = r if r1 ≥ R and r2 ≥ R
2 2
(4) The change in reverse bias current when biasing
voltage change from -1 volt to -2 volt happens to F (r1 ) r12
(4) F (r ) = 2 if r1 ≤ R and r2 ≤ R
be practically zero 2 r2
63
555. The intensity of sound at a point P is I0, when the observed to be moving to the right along the x-axis
sounds reach this point directly and in same phase 4
from two identical sources S1 and S2. The power of with a speed of v . There are no external forces
5
S1 is now reduced by 64% and the phase difference acting during the collision. The correct option is
(φ) between S1 and S2 is varied continuously. The
maximum and minimum intensities recorded at P [NSEP 2021]
are now Imax and Imin such that [NSEP 2020]
(1) Imax = 0.64I0 (2) Imin = 0.36I0
Imax Imax 16
(3) = 16 (4) =
Imin Imin 9
556. An ideal monatomic gas is confined within a cylinder

by a springloaded piston of cross-sectional area
4 × 10 –3 m 2 . Initially the gas is at 400 K and (1) The velocity of mass M, after the collision, is
occupies a volume 2 × 10–3 m3 and the spring is in zero
its relaxed position. The gas is heated by an
electric heater for some time. During this time the (2) The centre of mass is moving along x-axis before
gas expands and the piston moves out by a the collision
distance 0.1 m. The spring connected to the rigid
(3) The velocity of centre of mass after the collision
wall is massless and frictionless. The force constant
5
of the spring is 2000 Nm –1 and atmospheric is v
pressure is 105 Nm–2 then [NSEP 2020] 2
(4) The total linear momentum of the system before
T = 400 K 5
the collision along x-axis is Mv
6
559. A large hemispherical water tank of radius R is
R
filled with water initially upto a height h = . The
2
water starts dripping out through a small orifice of
(1) The final temperature of the gas is 720 K. cross-section area ‘a’ at its spherical bottom. The
time taken to get the tank completely empty
(2) The work done by gas in expanding is 50 J (neglect viscosity) is [NSEP 2021]
(3) The heat supplied by heater is 190 J
19πR 2 R 3πR 2 R
(4) The heat supplied by heater is 290 J (1) t = (2) t =
60a g 10a g
557. Knowing that the parallel currents attract, the inward
pressure on the curved surface of a thin walled, long 17πR 2 R πR 2 R
(3) t = (4) t =
hollow metallic cylinder of radius R = 50 cm carrying 60a g 4a g
a current of i = 2 amp parallel to its axis distributed
uniformly over the entire circumference, is 560. If Pascal (Pa), the unit of pressure volt (V), the unit
[NSEP 2021] of potential and meter (L), the unit of length are
taken as fundamental units, the dimensional formula
(1) 2.05 × 10–1 Nm–2 (2) 2.55 × 10–3 Nm–2 for the permittivity ε0 of free space is expressed as
(3) 2.05 × 10–5 Nm–2 (4) 2.55 × 10–7 Nm–2 [NSEP 2021]
558. Two masses move on a collision path as shown. (1) Pa–1V–2L–2 (2) Pa1V–2L2
Before the collision object with mass 2M moves
(3) Pa1V2L–2 (4) Pa–1V–2L2
−1 3
with a speed v making an angle θ = sin to the 561. A cycle wheel of mass M and radius R fitted with
5
a siren at a point on its circumference, is mounted
x-axis while the object with mass M moves with a
with its place vertical on a horizontal axle at about
3 4 3 feet above the ground. An observer stands in the
speed v making an angle φ = sin−1 with the x-
2 5 vertical plane of the wheel at 100 m away from the
axis. After the collision the object of mass 2M is axle of the wheel on a horizontal platform. The siren
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emits a sound of frequency 1000 Hz and the wheel

rotates clockwise with a uniform angular speed ω =
π rad/sec. Initially at t = 0 sec the siren is nearest
to the observer and moves downwards. The observer
records the highest pitch of sound for the first time
after (speed of sound in air is 330 ms–1)
[NSEP 2021]
(1) 0.30 s (2) 1.8 s
(3) 2.3 s (4) 9.8 s (1) b (2) b 2
562. On a right angled transparent triangular prism ABC,
(3) b 3 (4) 2b
when a ray of light is incident on face AB, parallel
to the hypotenuse BC, it emerges out of the prism 565. If the specific activity of C14 nuclide in a certain
grazing along the surface AC. If instead the ray is 3
ancient wooden toy is known to be of that in a
made incident on face AC, parallel to the 5
recently fallen tree of the same class, the age of the
hypotenuse CB it gets totally reflected on face AB.
ancient wooden toy is (The half life of C14 is 5570
The refractive index μ of the material of the prism is years) [NSEP 2021]
[NSEP 2021] (1) 5570 years (2) 4105 years
3 (3) 3342 years (4) 2785 years
(1) μ > 2 (2) 2>μ>
2 566. Statement I : Work done in bringing a charge q from
3 infinity to the centre of a uniformly charged non-
(3) 3 >μ> 2 (4) μ < conducting solid sphere of radius R (with a total
2
charge Q) is zero.
563. A circular disc of radius R = 10 cm is uniformly
Statement II : The potential difference between the
rolling on a horizontal surface with a velocity centre and the surface of the uniformly charged non-
v = 4 ms–1 of centre of mass without slipping, the conducting solid sphere of radius R (with a total
time taken by the disc to have the speed of point 1 Q
A (which lies on the circumference) equal to the charge Q) is × . [NSEP 2021]
4πε0 2R
present speed of point B (point B lies midway (1) If statement I is true and statement II is true
between centre and the point A) is [NSEP 2021] and also if the statement II is a correct
explanation of statement I
(2) If statement I is true and statement II is true
but the statement II is not a correct explanation
of statement I
(3) If statement I is true but statement II is false
(4) If statement I is false but statement II is true
567. Statement I: The current flowing through a p-n
junction is more in forward bias than that in the
(1) t = 0.025 s (2) t = 0.036 s reverse bias.
(3) t = 0.046 s (4) t = 0.064 s Statement II: The diffusion current, dominant in
forward bias, is more than the drift current, dominant
564. As shown in the figure, a particle of mass
in the reverse bias. [NSEP 2021]
m = 10–10 kg, moving with velocity v0 = 105 m/s
approaches a stationary fixed target with impact (1) If statement I is true and statement II is true
and also if the statement II is a correct
parameter b from a large distance. If the fixed rigid
explanation of statement I
target has a core with repulsive central force
(2) If statement I is true and statement II is true
K but the statement II is not a correct explanation
F (r ) = , where constant K > 0 and the particle
r3 of statement I
scatters elastically. The closest distance of (3) If statement I is true but statement II is false
approach (if numerically K = b2) is [NSEP 2021]
(4) If statement I is false but statement II is true
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568. Consider the process of the melting of a spherical (1) PV = RT

ball of ice originally at 0° C. Assuming that the heat
(2) V = αT2
is being absorbed uniformly through the surface and
the rate of absorption is proportional to the (3) V2 = αlnT
instantaneous surface area. Which of the following V
is true for the radius (r) of the ice ball at any (4) T = Ae α
instant of time? Assume that the initial radius of the
571. A metal bar of length  moves with a velocity ν
ice ball at t = 0 is r = R0 and that the shape of the
parallel to an infinitely long straight wire carrying a
ball always remains spherical during melting. Also
current I as shown in the figure. If the nearest end
assume that L and ρ are respectively the latent heat
of the perpendicular bar always remains at a
and density of ice at 0° C [NSEP 2021]
distance 2  from the current carrying wire, the
(1) Radius decreases exponentially with time as potential difference (in volt) between two ends of the
kt
− moving bar is [NSEP 2021]
ρL
r = R0 e . Here k is constant
 ν
(2) Radius decreases exponentially with time as
k ρt
− 2
r =R e 2L
0 I
(3) Radius of the ice ball decreases with time
k μ0 I ν
linearly with a slope − (1)
2π
ρL
(4) Radius of the ice ball decreases with time μ0 I ν
(2)
kρ 6π
linearly with a slope −
2L μ 0I ν
(3) n 2
569. The work done by the three moles of an ideal gas 2π
in the cyclic process ABCD shown in the diagram is
μ0 I ν
approximately. Given that (4) n 1.5
2π
T1 = 100 K, T2 = 200 K and
572. Two point charges +Q each are located at (0, 0)
T3 = 600 K, T4 = 300 K [NSEP 2021] and (L, 0) at a distance L apart on the X -axis. The
electric field (E) in the region 0 < x < L is best
represented by [NSEP 2021]
(1) 7.5 kJ (2) 5.0 kJ

(3) 2.5 kJ (4) Zero
570. The molar specific heat capacity of a certain gas is
P
expressed as C = CV + α .
T (1) Fig. a (2) Fig. b
The equation of state for the process can be written
(3) Fig. c (4) Fig. d
as (α & A are constant) [NSEP 2021]
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573. A long straight wire AB of length L (L >> a, L >> b) fourth of its slant length from base with a surface
and resistance R is connected to a time varying charge density σ = 2.5 μC/m2. The electric field
source of emf V(t). The variation of applied emf V(t) produced at the location of the vertex of the cone is
with time is shown in Fig. B. A circular metallic loop [NSEP 2021]
of radius r = b is placed coplanar with the current
σ ln2 σ ln2
carrying wire with its centre at a distance ‘a’ from (1) (2)
the axis of the wire as shown. The induced current 2ε 4ε
0 0
in the loop is [NSEP 2021]
σ ln2 σ ln2
(3) 8ε (4) 16ε
0 0
577. A freely falling spherical rain drop gathers moisture

(maintaining its spherical shape all the way) from
dm
the atmosphere at a rate = kt 2 where t is the
dt
time and m is the instantaneous mass of the drop,
the constant k = 12 gm/s3. If the drop, of initial
mass m 0 = 2gm, starts falling from rest, the
(1) Clockwise from 0 to T/2 and anticlockwise from
instantaneous velocity of the drop exactly after 5
T/2 to T
second shall be (ignore air friction and air buoyancy)
(2) Anticlockwise from 0 to T/2 and clockwise from
[NSEP 2021]
T/2 to T
(3) Clockwise from 0 to T (1) 12.4 ms–1 (2) 49.0 ms–1
(4) Anticlockwise from 0 to T (3) 122.5 ms–1 (4) data insufficient
574. A simple circuit of a known resistance RA = 2MΩ 578. Two planets, each of mass M and radius R are
and an unknown resistance RB both in series with positioned (at rest) in space, with their centres a
a battery of 9 volt and negligible internal resistance. distance 4R apart. You wish to fire a projectile from
When the voltmeter is connected across the the surface of one planet to the other. The minimum
resistance RA, it measures 3 volt but when the same initial speed for which this may be possible is
voltmeter is connected across RB it reads 4.5 volt. [NSEP 2021]
The voltmeter measures 9 V across the battery.
Considering the voltmeter has finite resistance r, the 2GM 2GM
(1) (2)
correct option is [NSEP 2021] 5R 3R
(1) RB = 3MΩ and r = 6.0MΩ 4GM 3GM
(3) (4)
(2) RB = 2.5MΩ and r = 6.0MΩ 3R 2R
(3) RB = 4MΩ and r = 12MΩ 579. A thin uniform metallic rod of length L and radius R
rotates with an angular velocity ω in a horizontal
(4) RB = 4.5MΩ and r = 6.0MΩ
plane about a vertical axis passing through one of
575. The optical powers of the objective and the eyepiece its ends. The density and the Young’s modulus of
ce of a compound microscope are 100 D and 20 D the material of the rod are ρ and Y respectively. The
respectively. The microscope magnification being elongation in its length is [NSEP 2021]
equal to 50 when the final image is formed at d =
25 cm i.e., the least distance of distinct vision. If
the separation between the objective and the
eyepiece is increased by 2 cm, the magnification of
the microscope will be [NSEP 2021]
(1) 62 (2) 50
ρω2L3 ρω2L3
(3) 38 (4) 25 (1) (2)
6Y 3Y
576. A hollow non-conducting cone of base radius R = 50
cm and semi vertical angle of 15° has been ρω2 RL2 ρω2 L3
(3) (4)
uniformly charged on its curved surface up to three- 2Y 2Y
67
580. Consider a particle of mass m with a total energy (2) The range of angle θ is independent of the angle
E moving in a one dimensional potential field. The of incidence.
potential V(x) is plotted against x in the figure
(3) The range of angle θ depends on the refractive
beside. The plot of momentum – position graph of
index of the material
this particle is qualitatively best represented by
(4) All the emergent rays of light shall cross the
[NSEP 2021]
line OP which is a refracted ray at θ = 120°
Here θ is the angle between the vertical diameter AB
and the concerned radius of the semicircular sheet
of radius R.
582. A certain rod of uniform area of cross section
A (A = 1.0 cm2) with its length = 2 m is thermally
insulated on its lateral surface. The thermal
conductivity (K) of the material of the rod varies with
α
temperature T as K = where α is a constant. The
T
two ends of the rod are maintained at temperature
of T1 = 90°C and T2 = 10°C. The correct option(s)
is /are [NSEP 2021]
(1) The temperature at 50 cm from the colder end
is 17.32°C
(2) The temperature of 50 cm from the hotter end
is 51.96°C
(3) The rate of heat flow per unit area of cross
section of the rod is 1.1α in SI units.
(4) The temperature gradient is numerically higher
All plots are symmetrical about x-axis
near the hot end compare to that near the cold
(1) Fig. a (2) Fig. b end.
(3) Fig. c (4) Fig. d 583. Positronium is a short-lived (≈10–9 s) bound state of
581. A parallel beam of light is made incident (as shown) an electron and a positron (a positively charged
on the flat diametric plane of a transparent semi- particle with mass and charge equal (in magnitude)
circular thin sheet of thickness t(t << R) of refractive to an electron) revolving round their common centre
index μ = 2 at an angle of 45°. As a result of of mass. If E0, v0 and a0 are respectively the ground
refraction, the light enters the semi-circular sheet state energy, the orbital speed of electron in first
and comes out at its curved surface. [NSEP 2021] orbit and the radius of the first (n = 1) Bohr orbit for
Hydrogen atom, the corresponding quantities E, v
and a for the positronium are [NSEP 2021]
E0
(1) E =
2
(2) a = a0
(3) a = 2a0
(4) E = E0, v = v0, a = a0
584. A thin double convex lens of radii of curvature
R 1 = 20 cm and R 2 = 60 cm is made-up of a
transparent material of refractive index μ = 1.5.
Choose the correct options(s) [NSEP 2021]
(1) Light rays come out at the curved, surface for (1) The focal length of the lens is f = 30 cm when
values of θ in the range 75° ≤ θ ≤ 165°. in air.
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(2) The lens behaves as a concave mirror of focal (2) The maximum tension in the string is
length fM = 10 cm when silvered on the surface 9
of radius R2 = 60 cm Tmax = mg
5
(3) The lens behave as a concave lens (diverging (3) The maximum velocity of the bob on its way is
lens) if the image space beyond R2 = 60 cm vmax = 3.96 ms–1
radius surface is filled with a transparent liquid (4) The angular amplitude θm lies in the range
5 π π
of refractive index μ = . The object space prior < θm <
3 4 3
to the surface of radius R1 = 20 cm is air.
587. Two small masses m and M lie on a large horizontal
(4) A beam of rays incident parallel to principal axis frictionless circular track of radius R. The two
focuses at 48 cm behind the lens if water masses are free to slide on the track but
 4 constrained to move along a circle. Initially the two
 μ =  fills the entire space behind the surface
 3 masses are tied by a thread with a compressed
of radius R2 = 60 cm. The object space prior to spring between them (spring of negligible length
the surface of radius R1 = 20 cm is air. being attached with none of the two masses). The
585. A thick hollow cylinder of height h and inner and compressed spring stores a potential energy U0. At
outer radii a and b (b > a) made up of a poorly a certain time t = 0 the thread is burnt and the two
conducting material of resistivity ρ lies coaxially masses are released to run opposite to each other
inside a long solenoid at its middle. The radius of leaving the spring behind. The total mechanical
the solenoid is larger than b. Throughout the interior energy remaining conserved. On the circular track
of the solenoid, a uniform time varying magnetic field the two masses make a head on perfectly elastic
B = βt is produced parallel to solenoid axis. Here β collision. Take M = 2m for all calculations. Which of
is a constant. In this time varying magnetic field the following option(s) is/are correct? [NSEP 2021]
[NSEP 2021] (1) The angle turned by mass m before the collision
π
(1) the emf induced at a certain radius is θ = 4
3
r (a < r < b) in the hollow cylinder is πr2β
(2) The velocity of mass m on the track is
(2) the induced current circulating in the thick
4U0
hollow cylinder between radii a and b is u=
3m
βh 2
i= (b − a2 ) (3) The time taken to collide for the first time is
4ρ
(3) the resistance offered to the circulation of m
t1 = 2πR
current by the thick hollow cylinder is 3U0
2πρ (4) The time taken for the second collision is
R=
b
h × ln 2m
a t2 = 2πR
3U0
(4) no electric field is detectable outside the
solenoid. 588. The electric field component of an electromagnetic
wave is expressed as E = (3 j + bk ) × 10−3
586. A simple pendulum consisting of a small bob of
mass m attached to a massless inextensible string sin[107 ( x + 2y + 3z − βt )] in SI units. Taking c = 3
of length  = 2 m, hanging vertically from the × 108 ms–1 as the speed of electromagnetic wave in
ceiling, is oscillating in a vertical plane with an vacuum, choose the correct option(s). [NSEP 2021]
angular amplitude θ m such that the maximum (1) The value of constant beta is β = 3 × 108 × 14
tension in its string is three times the minimum
(2) The value of constant b is b = 2
tension in the string i.e., Tmax = 3Tmin. The correct
option(s) is/are [NSEP 2021] (3) The average energy density of the em wave is
U = 6.5 × 10–6 ε0 in SI units
(1) The maximum tension in the string is
Tmax = mg (3 – 2cosθm) (4) The amplitude of magnetic field is B = 1.20 ×
10–11 Tesla
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PHYSICS ARCHIVE - National Standard Examination (NSE)

For 12th appearing

NSEP Questions (Previous Years)

(1) 2.00 volt (2) –2.00 volt (4) 50

(1) 60ºC (2) 80ºC P

T1T2 ( p1V1 + p2V2 ) p1V1 + p2V2 1 1

I (1) Kirchhoff's current law is NOT applicable to ac

c c 46. Cerenkov Effect: If the speed of an electron in a

B 3mA E [NSEP 2013]

(1) IAB = 5 mA Δhρ0 g 2Δhρ0 g

(3) Effective resistance between A and D is 500 Ω

(3) P3 = 0.68 P1 (4) P3 = 2.55 P1 [NSEP 2013]

90. In a circuit carrying an alternating current (1) Impedance of the circuit

[NSEP 2013] (2) Draw an impedance diagram with a suitable

(3) 33 ms (4) Data insufficient (1) Plastic (2) Aluminium

140. A coal-based thermal power plant producing [ΔT] [ΔT]

[NSEP 2014] (3) (4)

(3) Capacitance C corresponds to spring constant k (3) 0.01 Hz (4) Infinite

(1) (2) (3) (4)

A 176. A coil is wound on an iron rod and connected to an

+Q 2 (1) 1.50 m (2) 1.08 m

(4) Half of the length of the resistance wire is wound θºC

(3) Should be silvered and polished / shining [NSEP 2015]

[NSEP 2015] (3) Has a minimum between 14.5°C and 15.5°C.

[NSEP 2015] (3) 0.21 m/s (4) 4.17 m/s

(2) (iii) (iv)

[NSEP 2015] [NSEP 2015]

(1) High pass (2) Low pass Y [NSEP 2015]

(1) 1.2 × 10–2 N (2) 4.8 × 10–3 N

[NSEP 2015] (1) 250 volt (2) 260 volt

(3) IV, II, III, I (4) IV, III, II, I

(1) 30 N up the plane

velocity of the ball is indicated by point [NSEP 2016]

(3) The force acting on the particle remains in the r2  r1 

Ignore the thickness of rubber and use the dimensions Paragraph

(1) R = G (2) R << G

(3) if the temperature at the two free ends are

(1) Move the lens out by about 1 cm

(3) 2π  9  2 (4) 2π  2  2 (3) The fringe width is slightly decreased

(3) 51.1 dyne cm–1 (4) 58.8 dyne cm–1 2

341. A hollow sphere of inner radius 9 cm and outer radius

B B B B (2) δ increases with i

(1) t1 = t2 = t0 (2) t1 > t2 > t0

412. A sphere and a cube having equal surface area are

(1) The instantaneous centre of revolution of the ball π

of the earth (radius R) with a velocity v = v 0 1.5, Re2R 2 σT 4

R+h R (3) Depends on the area of the loop.

5 kΩ 452. An electron in hydrogen atom jumps from a level n = 4

(1) 0.0015 eV (2) 0.042 eV (1) 4.24 kN (2) 17.32 kN

(3) 0.048 eV (4) 0.768 eV (3) 2.17 kN (4) 8.66 kN

(3) 1.41 v0 (4) 2.82 v0

(1) a1 > a2 > a3 (2) a2 > a1 > a3 0

(3) a3 > a2 > a1 (4) a1 = a2 = a3 –1

514. The potential energy (U) of a particle moving in a –2

515. A pin of small length 'a' is placed along the axis of

525. A particle is executing Simple Harmonic Motion of q q

526. The kinetic energy of a particle moving along a circle

542. Even the radiation of highest wavelength in the j

The ratio of specific heats γ = C of mixture

546. A thin semi-circular metal ring of radius R has a

U0 (2) The charge on the drop is q = 8.0 × 10–19 C

556. An ideal monatomic gas is confined within a cylinder

emits a sound of frequency 1000 Hz and the wheel