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9101.

The capacity of a parallel plate condenser is \[10\mu F\] without dielectric. Dielectric of constant 2 is used to fill half the distance between the plates, the new capacitance in \[\mu F\] is [EAMCET (Engg.) 1995]

A.         10
B.         20
C.         15     
D.            13.33
Answer» E.
9102.

A cell is connected between two points of a uniformly thick circular conductor. The magnetic field at the centre of the loop will be           [MP PMT 1994]

A.            Zero        
B.            \[\frac{{{\mu }_{0}}}{2a}({{i}_{1}}-{{i}_{2}})\]
C.            \[\frac{{{\mu }_{0}}}{2a}({{i}_{1}}+{{i}_{2}})\]
D.            \[\frac{{{\mu }_{0}}}{a}({{i}_{1}}+{{i}_{2}})\] (Here \[{{i}_{1}}\] and \[{{i}_{2}}\] are the currents flowing in the two parts of the circular conductor of radius ?a? and \[{{\mu }_{0}}\] has the usual meaning)
Answer» B.            \[\frac{{{\mu }_{0}}}{2a}({{i}_{1}}-{{i}_{2}})\]
9103.

 Plane of eddy currents makes an angle with the plane of magnetic lines of force equal to

A.            \[{{40}^{o}}\] 
B.            \[{{0}^{o}}\]
C.            \[{{90}^{o}}\] 
D.            \[{{180}^{o}}\]
Answer» D.            \[{{180}^{o}}\]
9104.

A hammer of mass 1kg having speed of 50 m/s, hit a iron nail of mass 200 gm. If specific heat of iron is 0.105 cal/gm°C and half the energy is converted into heat, the raise in temperature of nail is [RPMT 1995]

A.            7.1°C       
B.            9.2°C
C.            10.5°C    
D.            12.1°C
Answer» B.            9.2°C
9105.

In a circuit containing an inductance of zero resistance, the e.m.f. of the applied ac voltage leads the current by [CPMT 1990]

A.            90o
B.            45o
C.            30o
D.            0o
Answer» B.            45o
9106.

Assertion :       When ac circuit contain resistor only, its power is minimum. Reason      :   Power of a circuit is independent of phase angle.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
9107.

 The acceleration of a particle in S.H.M. is       [MP PMT 1993]

A.            Always zero
B.            Always constant
C.            Maximum at the extreme position
D.            Maximum at the equilibrium position
Answer» D.            Maximum at the equilibrium position
9108.

At a distance of 10 cm from a long straight wire carrying current, the magnetic field is 0.04 T. At the distance of 40 cm, the magnetic field will be     [MP PMT 1997]

A.            0.01 T     
B.            0.02 T
C.            0.08 T     
D.            0.16 T
Answer» B.            0.02 T
9109.

Assertion :       The stars twinkle while the planets do not. Reason      :       The stars are much bigger in size than the planets.    [AIIMS 2003]

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
9110.

Assertion :       A red object appears dark in the yellow light Reason      :   A red colour is scattered less [AIIMS 2004]

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
9111.

Assertion :       For cooking in a microwave oven, food is always kept in metal containers. Reason      :       The energy of microwave is easily transferred to the food in metal container.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
9112.

Assertion :       X-ray astronomy is possible only from satellites orbiting the earth. Reason      :       Efficiency of X-rays telescope is large as compared to any other telescope.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
9113.

Assertion :       Owls can move freely during night. Reason      :   They have large number of rods on their retina. [AIIMS 2003]

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
9114.

Voltage and current in an ac circuit are given by \[V=5\sin \,\left( 100\pi t-\frac{\pi }{6} \right)\] and \[I=4\sin \,\left( 100\pi t+\frac{\pi }{6} \right)\] [Kerala PET 2001]

A.            Voltage leads the current by \[{{30}^{o}}\]
B.            Current leads the voltage by \[{{30}^{o}}\]
C.            Current leads the voltage by \[{{60}^{o}}\]
D.            Voltage leads the current by \[{{60}^{o}}\]
Answer» D.            Voltage leads the current by \[{{60}^{o}}\]
9115.

Assertion :       Pascal law is the working principle of a hydraulic lift. Reason      :   Pressure is equal to thrust per area.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
9116.

Calorimeters are made of which of the following [AFMC 2000]

A.            Glass      
B.            Metal
C.            Wood     
D.            Either (a) or (b)
Answer» C.            Wood     
9117.

\[\overrightarrow{A}=2\hat{i}+\hat{j},\,B=3\hat{j}-\hat{k}\] and \[\overrightarrow{C}=6\hat{i}-2\hat{k}\].      Value of \[\overrightarrow{A}-2\overrightarrow{B}+3\overrightarrow{C}\] would be

A.      \[20\hat{i}+5\hat{j}+4\hat{k}\]
B.           \[20\hat{i}-5\hat{j}-4\hat{k}\]
C.      \[4\hat{i}+5\hat{j}+20\hat{k}\]
D.      \[5\hat{i}+4\hat{j}+10\hat{k}\]
Answer» C.      \[4\hat{i}+5\hat{j}+20\hat{k}\]
9118.

Assertion :       The resolving power of an electron microscope is higher than that of an optical microscope. Reason      :   The wavelength of electron is more than the wavelength of visible light.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
9119.

Assertion :       If the angles of the base of the prism are equal, then in the position of minimum deviation, the refracted ray will pass parallel to the base of prism. Reason      :   In the case of minimum deviation, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of emergence.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
9120.

The resultant of \[\overrightarrow{P}\] and \[\overrightarrow{Q}\] is perpendicular to \[\overrightarrow{P}\]. What is the angle between \[\overrightarrow{P}\] and \[\overrightarrow{Q}\]

A.      \[{{\cos }^{-1}}(P/Q)\]
B.           \[{{\cos }^{-1}}(-P/Q)\]
C.      \[{{\sin }^{-1}}\,(P/Q)\]
D.      \[{{\sin }^{-1}}\,(-P/Q)\]
Answer» C.      \[{{\sin }^{-1}}\,(P/Q)\]
9121.

One plate of parallel plate capacitor is smaller than other, then charge on smaller plate will be

A.         Less than other
B.         More than other
C.         Equal to other   
D.         Will depend upon the medium between them
Answer» D.         Will depend upon the medium between them
9122.

Assertion :       Railways tracks are laid on small sized wooden sleepers. Reason      :       Small sized wooden sleepers are used so that rails exert more pressure on the railway track. Due to which rail does not leave the track

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
9123.

Assertion :       We cannot produce a real image by plane or convex mirrors under any circumstances. Reason      :   The focal length of a convex mirror is always taken as positive.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» F.
9124.

Assertion :       Within a glass slab, a double convex air bubble is formed. This air bubble behaves like a converging lens. Reason      :   Refractive index of air is more than the refractive index of glass.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
9125.

Assertion :       A piece of red glass is heated till it glows in dark. The colour of glowing glass would be orange. Reason      :   Red and orange is complementary colours.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
9126.

A mercury drop does not spread on a glass plate because the angle of contact between glass and mercury is [MP PMT 1984]

A. Acute  
B.    Obtuse
C. Zero    
D.    \[90{}^\circ \]
Answer» C. Zero    
9127.

An electron in the n = 1 orbit of hydrogen atom is bound by 13.6 eV. If a hydrogen atom is in the n = 3 state, how much energy is required to ionize it        [MP PMT 1995]

A.            13.6 eV  
B.            4.53 eV
C.            3.4 eV     
D.            1.51 eV
Answer» E.
9128.

Assertion :       Light is produced in gases in the process of electric discharge through them at high pressure. Reason      :       At high pressure electrons of gaseous atoms collide and reach and excited state.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
9129.

The insulated spheres of radii \[{{R}_{1}}\] and \[{{R}_{2}}\] having charges \[{{Q}_{1}}\]and \[{{Q}_{2}}\] respectively are connected to each other. There is [NCERT 1971, 84; MP PMT 2001]

A.         No change in the energy of the system
B.         An increase in the energy of the system
C.         Always a decrease in the energy of the system
D.         A decrease in the energy of the system unless \[{{Q}_{1}}{{R}_{2}}={{Q}_{2}}{{R}_{1}}\]
Answer» E.
9130.

The number of electrons in 1.6 C charge will be [RPET 2004]           

A.          \[{{10}^{19}}\]
B.          \[{{10}^{20}}\]           
C.          \[1.1\times {{10}^{19}}\]
D.          \[1.1\times {{10}^{2}}\]
Answer» B.          \[{{10}^{20}}\]           
9131.

An alternating current is given by the equation \[i={{i}_{1}}\cos \omega \,t+{{i}_{2}}\sin \omega \,t\]. The r.m.s. current is given by [MP PMT 1994]

A.            \[\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}({{i}_{1}}+{{i}_{2}})\]
B.            \[\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}{{({{i}_{i}}+{{i}_{2}})}^{2}}\]
C.            \[\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}{{(i_{1}^{2}+i_{2}^{2})}^{1/2}}\]
D.            \[\frac{1}{2}{{(i_{1}^{2}+i_{2}^{2})}^{1/2}}\]
Answer» D.            \[\frac{1}{2}{{(i_{1}^{2}+i_{2}^{2})}^{1/2}}\]
9132.

If R is the Rydberg?s constant for hydrogen the wave number of the first line in the Lyman series will be  [KCET 2000]

A.            \[\frac{R}{4}\]          
B.            \[\frac{3R}{4}\]
C.            \[\frac{R}{2}\]          
D.            2R
Answer» C.            \[\frac{R}{2}\]          
9133.

Assertion :       An N-type semiconductor has a large number of electrons but still it is electrically neutral. Reason      :       An N-type semiconductor is obtained by doping an intrinsic semiconductor with a pentavalent impurity.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
9134.

Assertion :       The temperature coefficient of resistance is positive for metals and negative for P-type semiconductor.   Reason      :       The effective charge carriers in metals are negatively charged whereas in P-type semiconductor they are positively charged. [AIIMS 1996]

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
9135.

Assertion :       Electron has higher mobility than hole in a semiconductor. Reason      :       Mass of electron is less than the mass of hole.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
9136.

Assertion  :       A brass tumbler feels much colder than a wooden tray on a chilly day.            Reason      :       The thermal conductivity of brass is less than that of wood.     

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
9137.

Assertion :       When we start filling an empty bucket with water, the pitch of sound produced goes on decreasing. Reason      :       The frequency of man voice is usually higher than that of woman.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
9138.

Assertion :       A tuning fork is made of an alloy of steel, nickel and chromium. Reason      :       The alloy of steel, nickel and chromium is called elinvar. 

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
9139.

Assertion :       Particle velocity and wave velocity both are independent of time. Reason      :       For the propagation of wave motion, the medium must have the properties of elasticity and inertia.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» F.
9140.

A narrow electron beam passes undeviated through an electric field \[E=3\times {{10}^{4}}volt/m\]and an overlapping magnetic field \[B=2\times {{10}^{-3}}Weber/{{m}^{2}}\]. If electric field and magnetic field are mutually perpendicular. The speed of the electrons is           [MP PET 1995]

A.            60 m/s   
B.            \[10.3\times {{10}^{7}}m/s\]
C.            \[1.5\times {{10}^{7}}m/s\]  
D.            \[0.67\times {{10}^{-7}}m/s\]
Answer» D.            \[0.67\times {{10}^{-7}}m/s\]
9141.

The armature of dc motor has \[20\,\Omega \] resistance. It draws current of 1.5 ampere when run by 220 volts dc supply. The value of back e.m.f. induced in it will be [MP PMT 1999]

A.            150 V      
B.            170 V
C.            180 V      
D.            190 V
Answer» E.
9142.

Assertion :    Two vectors are said to be like vectors if they have same direction but different magnitude.      Reason      :    Vector quantities do not have specific direction.

A.      If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B.      If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C.      If assertion is true but reason is false.
D.      If the assertion and reason both are false.
E.      If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» D.      If the assertion and reason both are false.
9143.

Ultrasonic waves are those waves   [CPMT 1979]

A.            To which man can hear    
B.            Man can't hear
C.            Are of high velocity
D.            Of high amplitude
Answer» C.            Are of high velocity
9144.

The following phenomenon cannot be observed for sound waves           [NCERT 1982; CPMT 1985, 97; AFMC 2002; RPMT 2003]

A.            Refraction       
B.            Interference
C.            Diffraction       
D.            Polarisation
Answer» E.
9145.

Force of gravity is least at          [CPMT 1992]

A. The equator
B. The poles
C. A point in between equator and any pole
D. None of these
Answer» B. The poles
9146.

Mud houses are cooler in summer and warmer in winter because [BVP 2003]

A.            Mud is superconductor of heat
B.            Mud is good conductor of heat
C.            Mud is bad conductor of heat
D.            None of these
Answer» D.            None of these
9147.

Assertion :       Anode of Coolidge tube gets heated up at time of emission of X-rays. Reason     :       The anode of Coolidge tube is made of a material of high melting point.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
9148.

In an FM system a 7 kHz signal modulates 108 MHz carrier so that frequency deviation is 50 kHz. The carrier swing is

A.            7.143      
B.            8
C.            0.71         
D.            350
Answer» B.            8
9149.

What is the maximum acceleration of the particle doing the SHM \[y=2\sin \left[ \frac{\pi t}{2}+\varphi  \right]\]where 2 is in cm [DCE 2003]

A.            \[\frac{\pi }{2}cm/{{s}^{2}}\]
B.            \[\frac{{{\pi }^{2}}}{2}cm/{{s}^{2}}\]
C.            \[\frac{\pi }{4}cm/{{s}^{2}}\]
D.            \[\frac{\pi }{4}cm/{{s}^{2}}\]
Answer» C.            \[\frac{\pi }{4}cm/{{s}^{2}}\]
9150.

Sound waves have the following frequencies that  are audible to human beings    [CPMT 1975]

A.            5 c/s        
B.            27000 c/s
C.            5000 c/s 
D.            50,000 c/s
Answer» D.            50,000 c/s