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10551.

A laser beam of pulse power 1012 watt is focussed on an object are 10?4 cm2. The energy flux in watt/ cm2 at the point of focus is          [AFMC 2003]

A.   1020      
B.   1016
C.   108
D.   104
Answer» C.   108
10552.

   Assertion          : Two bodies of masses M and m (M > m) are allowed to fall from the same height if the air resistance for each be the same then both the bodies will reach the earth simultaneously.    Reason   :  For same air resistance, acceleration of both the bodies will be same.

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.
10553.

Four charges are arranged at the corners of a square \[ABCD\], as shown in the adjoining figure. The force on the charge kept at the centre O is      [NCERT 1983; BHU 1999]

A.          Zero      
B.          Along the diagonal \[AC\]
C. Along the diagonal \[BD\]      
D.          Perpendicular to side \[AB\]
Answer» D.          Perpendicular to side \[AB\]
10554.

Assertion    :       Greater is the coefficient of thermal conductivity of a material, smaller is the thermal resistance of a rod of that material. Reason        :       Thermal resistance is the ratio of temperature difference between the ends of the conductor and rate of flow of heat.

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.
10555.

Which of the transitions in hydrogen atom emits a photon of lowest frequency        (n = quantum number) [BHU 1999]

A.   n = 2 to n = 1      
B.   n = 4 to n = 3
C.   n = 3 to n = 1      
D.   n = 4 to n = 2
Answer» C.   n = 3 to n = 1      
10556.

Energy of an electron in nth orbit of hydrogen atom is \[\left( k=\frac{1}{4\pi {{\varepsilon }_{0}}} \right)\]  [DCE 2002]

A.   \[-\frac{2{{\pi }^{2}}{{k}^{2}}m{{e}^{4}}}{{{n}^{2}}{{h}^{2}}}\]        
B.   \[-\frac{4{{\pi }^{2}}\,m\,k{{e}^{2}}}{{{n}^{2}}{{h}^{2}}}\]
C.   \[-\frac{{{n}^{2}}{{h}^{2}}}{2\pi \,k\,m{{e}^{4}}}\] 
D.   \[-\frac{{{n}^{2}}{{h}^{2}}}{4{{\pi }^{2}}\,k\,m{{e}^{2}}}\]
Answer» B.   \[-\frac{4{{\pi }^{2}}\,m\,k{{e}^{2}}}{{{n}^{2}}{{h}^{2}}}\]
10557.

A body is moving with a velocity v, breaks up into two equal parts. One of the part retraces back with velocity v. Then the velocity of the other part is           [DCE 2004]

A.        v in forward direction    
B.        3v in forward direction
C.        v in backward direction
D.        3v in backward direction
Answer» C.        v in backward direction
10558.

A bullet moving with a uniform velocity v, stops suddenly after hitting the target and the whole mass melts be m, specific heat S, initial temperature 25°C, melting point 475°C and the latent heat L. Then v is given by [NCERT 1972]

A.   \[mL=mS\,(475-25)+\frac{1}{2}\cdot \frac{m{{v}^{2}}}{J}\]
B.   \[mS(475-25)+mL=\frac{m{{v}^{2}}}{2J}\]
C.   \[mS\,(475-25)+mL=\frac{m{{v}^{2}}}{J}\]
D.   \[mS\,(475-25)-mL=\frac{m{{v}^{2}}}{2J}\]
Answer» C.   \[mS\,(475-25)+mL=\frac{m{{v}^{2}}}{J}\]
10559.

Two concentric coils each of radius equal to \[2\pi \text{ }cm\] are placed at right angles to each other. 3 ampere and 4 ampere are the currents flowing in each coil respectively. The magnetic induction in \[Weber/{{m}^{2}}\] at the centre of the coils will be \[({{\mu }_{0}}=4\pi \times {{10}^{-7}}Wb/A.m)\]       [AIEEE 2005]

A.   \[5\times {{10}^{-5}}\]     
B.   \[7\times {{10}^{-5}}\]
C.   \[12\times {{10}^{-5}}\]  
D.   \[{{10}^{-5}}\]
Answer» B.   \[7\times {{10}^{-5}}\]
10560.

If 96500 coulombs of electricity liberates one gram equivalent of any substance, the time taken for a current of 0.15 amperes to deposite  20mg of copper from a solution of copper sulphate is (Chemical equivalent of copper = 32) [Kerala (Engg.) 2002]

A. 5 min 20 sec         
B. 6 min 42 sec
C. 4 min 40 sec
D. 5 min 50 sec
Answer» C. 4 min 40 sec
10561.

A charge \[Q\] is divided into two parts of \[q\] and \[Q-q\]. If the coulomb repulsion between them when they are separated is to be maximum, the ratio of \[\frac{Q}{q}\] should be [MP PET 1997]

A.          2
B.          \[1/2\]
C. 4  
D.          \[1/4\]
Answer» B.          \[1/2\]
10562.

Putting a dielectric substance between two plates of condenser, capacity, potential and potential energy respectively       [AFMC 2002]

A.   Increase, decrease, decrease
B.   Decrease, increase, increase
C.   Increase, increase, increase
D.   Decrease, decrease, decrease
Answer» B.   Decrease, increase, increase
10563.

Assertion    :       The change in air pressure effect the speed of sound. Reason        :       The speed of sound in a gas is proportional to square root of pressure.

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.
10564.

Assertion    :       In everyday life the Doppler?s effect is observed readily for sound waves than light waves. Reason        :   Velocity of light is greater than that of sound. [AIIMS 1995]

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.
10565.

Assertion    :       Nicol prism is used to produce and analyse plane polarised light. Reason        :   Nicol prism reduces the intensity of light to zero.

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.
10566.

Assertion    :       The unpolarised light and polarised light can be distinguished from each other by using polaroid. Reason        :   A polaroid is capable of producing plane polarised beams of 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» B.    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
10567.

If capillary experiment is performed in vacuum then for a liquid there       [RPET 2001]         

A. It will rise
B.   Will remain same
C.    It will fall
D.   Rise to the top
Answer» B.   Will remain same
10568.

Assertion          : The relative velocity between any two bodies moving in opposite direction is equal to sum of the velocities of two bodies. Reason   :  Sometimes relative velocity between two bodies is equal to difference in velocities of the two.

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.
10569.

A capacitor is charged by using a battery which is then disconnected. A dielectric slab is then slipped between the plates, which results in        [NCERT 1980; MP PET 1995; BHU 1997]

A. Reduction of charge on the plates and increase of potential difference across the plates
B. Increase in the potential difference across the plate, reduction in stored energy, but no change in the charge on the plates
C. Decrease in the potential difference across the plates, reduction in the stored energy, but no change in the charge on the plates
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
10570.

Assertion    :       Water kept in an open vessel will quickly evaporate on the surface of the moon. Reason        :       The temperature at the surface of the moon is much higher than boiling point of the water.

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.
10571.

In a series LCR circuit, operated with an ac of angular frequency \[\omega \], the total impedance is        [MP PET 1996]

A.   \[{{[{{R}^{2}}+{{(L\omega -C\omega )}^{2}}]}^{1/2}}\]       
B.   \[{{\left[ {{R}^{2}}+{{\left( L\omega -\frac{1}{C\omega } \right)}^{2}} \right]}^{1/2}}\]
C.   \[{{\left[ {{R}^{2}}+{{\left( L\omega -\frac{1}{C\omega } \right)}^{2}} \right]}^{-1/2}}\]
D.   \[{{\left[ {{(R\omega )}^{2}}+{{\left( L\omega -\frac{1}{C\omega } \right)}^{2}} \right]}^{1/2}}\]
Answer» C.   \[{{\left[ {{R}^{2}}+{{\left( L\omega -\frac{1}{C\omega } \right)}^{2}} \right]}^{-1/2}}\]
10572.

Assertion          : The binding energy of a satellite does not depend upon the mass of the satellite. Reason   :  Binding energy is the negative value of total energy of satellite.

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.
10573.

What is the phase difference between two successive crests in the wave    [RPMT 2001, 02; MH CET 2004]

A.   p    
B.   p/2
C.   2p  
D.   4p
Answer» D.   4p
10574.

Assertion    :       The entropy of the solids is the highest Reason        :       Atoms of the solids are arranged in orderly manner.

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.
10575.

A small body of mass 0.10 kg is executing S.H.M. of amplitude 1.0 m and period 0.20 sec. The maximum force acting on it is

A.   98.596 N      
B.   985.96 N
C.   100.2 N        
D.   76.23 N
Answer» B.   985.96 N
10576.

Assertion    :       Zener diode works on a principle of breakdown voltage. Reason        :       Current increases suddenly after breakdown voltage.

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.
10577.

Assertion    :       V-i characteristic of P-N junction diode is same as that of any other conductor. Reason        :       P-N junction diode behave as conductor at room temperature.

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.
10578.

Assertion    :       NOT gate is also called inverter circuit. Reason        :       NOT gate inverts the input order.

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.
10579.

   Assertion          : In circular motion, the centripetal and centrifugal force acting in opposite direction balance each other. Reason   :  Centripetal and centrifugal forces don?t act at the same time.

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.
10580.

When a glass rod is rubbed with silk, it     [MP PET 2003]

A.   Gains electrons from silk
B.   Gives electrons to silk
C.   Gains protons from silk   
D.   Gives protons to silk
Answer» C.   Gains protons from silk   
10581.

Sixty-four drops are jointed together to form a bigger drop. If each small drop has a capacitance C, a potential V, and a charge q, then the capacitance of the bigger drop will be [AMU (Engg.) 1999]

A.   C    
B.   4C
C.   16C
D.   64C
Answer» C.   16C
10582.

Assertion    :       A parallel plate capacitor is connected across battery through a key. A dielectric slab of constant K is introduced between the plates. The energy which is stored becomes K times.    Reason     :   The surface density of charge on the plate remains constant or unchanged. [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» D.    If the assertion and reason both are false.
10583.

Which of the following have highest specific charge [BHU 2005]

A.   Positron      
B.   Proton
C.   He 
D.   None of these
Answer» B.   Proton
10584.

A body of length 1m having cross sectional area 0.75m2 has heat flow through it at the rate of 6000 Joule/sec. Then find the temperature difference if \[K=200J{{m}^{-1}}{{K}^{-1}}\] [CPMT 2001]      

A.   20°C     
B.   40°C
C.   80°C     
D.   100°C
Answer» C.   80°C     
10585.

Assertion    :       Specific heat capacity is the cause of formation of land and sea breeze. Reason        :       The specific heat of water is more than land. [AIIMS 1995]

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.
10586.

If the distance between parallel plates of a capacitor is halved and dielectric constant is doubled then the capacitance        [BHU 2001; CBSE PMT 2002]

A.   Decreases two times        
B.   Increases two times
C.   Increases four times
D.   Remain the same
Answer» D.   Remain the same
10587.

A coil of inductance L has an inductive reactance of \[{{X}_{L}}\] in an AC circuit in which the effective current is I. The coil is made from a super-conducting material and has no resistance. The rate at which power is dissipated in the coil is       [MP PMT 1999]

A.   0    
B.   \[I{{X}_{L}}\]
C.   \[{{I}^{2}}{{X}_{L}}\]
D.   \[IX_{L}^{2}\]
Answer» B.   \[I{{X}_{L}}\]
10588.

Boiling water is changing into steam. At this stage the specific heat of water is  [UPSEAT 1998]

A.   < 1 
B.   ¥
C.   1    
D.   0
Answer» C.   1    
10589.

Assertion    :       An electron is not deflected on passing through certain region of space. This observation confirms that there is no magnetic field in that region. Reason        :       The deflection of electron depends on angle between velocity of electron and direction of magnetic field.

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.
10590.

Assertion    :       The electric bulbs glows immediately when switch is on. Reason        :   The drift velocity of electrons in a metallic wire is very high.

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.
10591.

In a charged capacitor, the energy resides   [CPMT 1974; KCET  2000]

A. The positive charges
B. Both the positive and negative charges
C. The field between the plates
D. Around the edge of the capacitor plates
Answer» D. Around the edge of the capacitor plates
10592.

If a current I given by \[{{I}_{0}}\sin \,\left( \omega \,t-\frac{\pi }{2} \right)\] flows in an ac circuit across which an ac potential of \[E={{E}_{0}}\sin \omega \,t\] has been applied, then the power consumption P in the circuit will be [CPMT 1986; Roorkee 1992; SCRA 1996; MP PMT 1994; RPET 2001; MP PET 2001, 02]

A.   \[P=\frac{{{E}_{0}}{{I}_{0}}}{\sqrt{2}}\]     
B.   \[P=\sqrt{2}{{E}_{0}}{{I}_{0}}\]
C.   \[P=\frac{{{E}_{0}}{{I}_{0}}}{2}\] 
D.   P = 0
Answer» E.
10593.

Assertion    :       X-rays can penetrate through the flesh but not through the bones. Reason        :       The penetrating power of X-rays depends on voltage.

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.
10594.

0.93 watt-hour of energy is supplied to a block of ice weighing 10 gm. It is found that [NCERT 1973; DPMT 1999]

A.   Half of the block melts
B.   The entire block melts and the water attains a temperature of 4°C
C.   The entire block just melts
D.   The block remains unchanged
Answer» D.   The block remains unchanged
10595.

Assertion          : Identical springs of steel and copper are equally stretched. More work will be done on the steel spring. Reason   :  Steel is more elastic than copper.

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.
10596.

The power factor of a good choke coil is         [MP PMT 1994]

A.   Nearly zero
B.   Exactly zero
C.   Nearly one 
D.   Exactly one
Answer» B.   Exactly zero
10597.

The ionization potential for second He electron is

A.   13.6 eV        
B.   27.2 eV
C.   54.4 eV        
D.   100 eV
Answer» D.   100 eV
10598.

The mass of a substance liberated when a charge ?q? flows through an electrolyte is proportional to        [EAMCET 1984]

A. q    
B. \[1/q\]
C. \[{{q}^{2}}\]        
D. \[1/{{q}^{2}}\]
Answer» B. \[1/q\]
10599.

Assertion    :       Beats can also be observed by two light sources as in sound. Reason        :       Light sources have constant phase deference.

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.
10600.

Assertion    :       Velocity of particles, while crossing mean position (in stationary waves) varies from maximum at antinodes to zero at nodes. Reason        :       Amplitude of vibration at antinodes is maximum and at nodes, the amplitude is zero, And all particles between two successive nodes cross the mean position together.

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.