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10851.

Assertion    :       Damped oscillation indicates loss of energy.  Reason        :       The energy loss in damped oscillation may be due to friction, air resistance etc.

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.
10852.

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.
10853.

Assertion    :       Critical angle of light passing from glass to air is minimum for violet colour. Reason        :   The wavelength of blue light is greater than the light of other 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» D.    If the assertion and reason both are false.
10854.

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.
10855.

Heat required to convert one gram of ice at 0°C into steam at 100°C is (given Lsteam = 536 cal/gm)      [Pb. PMT 1990]

A.   100 calorie  
B.   0.01 kilocalorie
C.   716 calorie  
D.   1 kilocalorie
Answer» D.   1 kilocalorie
10856.

If the linear momentum is increased by 50%, the kinetic energy will increase by      [CPMT 1983; MP PMT 1994; MP PET 1996, 99; UPSEAT 2001]

A.        50%       
B.        100%
C.        125%    
D.        25%
Answer» D.        25%
10857.

Assertion    :       Surface of a symmetrical conductor can be treated as equipotential surface. Reason        :   Charges can easily flow in a conductor.

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.
10858.

Assertion    :       Like light radiations, thermal radiations are also electromagnetic radiation.   Reason        :       The thermal radiations require no medium for propagation.      

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.
10859.

If M the mass of the earth and R its radius, the ratio of the gravitational acceleration and the gravitational constant is [J&K CET 2005]

A.    \[\frac{{{R}^{2}}}{M}\]    
B.    \[\frac{M}{{{R}^{2}}}\]
C.  \[M{{R}^{2}}\]      
D.  \[\frac{M}{R}\]
Answer» C.  \[M{{R}^{2}}\]      
10860.

A spherical drop of capacitance 1 mF is broken into eight drops of equal radius. Then, the capacitance of each small drop is ...... [KCET 2004]

A. \[\frac{1}{8}\mu F\]
B. \[8\mu F\]
C. \[\frac{1}{2}\mu F\]
D. \[\frac{1}{4}\mu F\]
Answer» D. \[\frac{1}{4}\mu F\]
10861.

Assertion : Only a change in magnetic flux will maintain an induced current the coil. Reason : The presence of large magnetic flux through a coil maintains a current in the coil if the circuit is continuous. [AIIMS 1999]

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.
10862.

A scooter going due east at 10 ms?1 turns right through an angle of 90°. If the speed of the scooter remains unchanged in taking turn, the change is the velocity of the scooter is [BHU 1994]

A. \[\text{2}0.0m{{s}^{\text{1}}}\] south eastern direction
B. Zero
C. \[\text{1}0.0m{{s}^{\text{1}}}\] in southern direction
D. \[\text{14}.\text{14}m{{s}^{\text{1}}}\] in south-west direction
Answer» E.
10863.

The magnetic field at a distance r from a long wire carrying current i is 0.4 Tesla. The magnetic field at a distance 2r is [CBSE PMT 1992; DPMT 2004]

A. 0.2 Tesla
B. 0.8 Tesla
C. 0.1 Tesla
D. 1.6 Tesla
Answer» B. 0.8 Tesla
10864.

How many grams of a liquid of specific heat 0.2 at a temperature 40°C must be mixed with 100 gm of a liquid of specific heat of 0.5 at a temperature 20°C, so that the final temperature of the mixture becomes 32°C [Pb. PET 1999]

A. 175 gm
B. 300 g
C. 295 gm
D. 375 g
Answer» E.
10865.

A particle of mass 'm' and charge 'q' is accelerated through a potential difference of 'V' volt. Its energy is [UPSEAT 2001]

A. \[qV\]
B. \[mq\,V\]
C. \[\left( \frac{q}{m} \right)\,V\]
D. \[\frac{q}{m\,V}\]
Answer» B. \[mq\,V\]
10866.

A ball of mass 2kg and another of mass 4kg are dropped together from a 60 feet tall building. After a fall of 30 feet each towards earth, their respective kinetic energies will be in the ratio of [CBSE PMT 2004]

A. \[\sqrt{2}:1\]
B. \[1:4\]
C. \[1:2\]
D. \[1:\sqrt{2}\]
Answer» D. \[1:\sqrt{2}\]
10867.

Assertion : \[\vec{\tau }=\vec{r}\times \vec{F}\text{ and}\vec{\tau }\ne \vec{F}\times \text{ }\vec{r}\] Reason : Cross product of vectors is commutative.

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.
10868.

Radius of first Bohr orbit is r. What is the radius of 2nd Bohr orbit? [BHU 2005]

A. 8r
B. 2r
C. 4r
D. \[2\sqrt{2r}\]
Answer» D. \[2\sqrt{2r}\]
10869.

The height of a waterfall is 84 metre. Assuming that the entire kinetic energy of falling water is converted into heat, the rise in temperature of the water will be \[(g=9.8\,m/{{s}^{2}},\ J=4.2\,joule/cal)\] [MP PET 1994]

A. 0.196°C
B. 1.960°C
C. 0.96°C
D. 0.0196°C
Answer» B. 1.960°C
10870.

The outer sphere of a spherical air capacitor is earthed. For increasing its capacitance [MP PET 1991]

A. Vacuum is created between two spheres
B. Dielectric material is filled between the two spheres
C. The space between two spheres is increased
D. The earthing of the outer sphere is removed
Answer» C. The space between two spheres is increased
10871.

Weight of a body is maximum at [AFMC 2001]

A. Moon
B. Poles of earth
C. Equator of earth
D. Centre of earth
Answer» C. Equator of earth
10872.

Assertion : The value of dynamic friction is less than the limiting friction. Reason : Once the motion has started, the inertia of rest has been overcome.

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.
10873.

The quality factor of LCR circuit having resistance (R) and inductance (L) at resonance frequency (\[\omega \]) is given by [AFMC 2000; CBSE PMT 2000]

A. \[\frac{\omega L}{R}\]
B. \[\frac{R}{\omega L}\]
C. \[{{\left( \frac{\omega L}{R} \right)}^{1/2}}\]
D. \[{{\left( \frac{\omega L}{R} \right)}^{2}}\]
Answer» B. \[\frac{R}{\omega L}\]
10874.

The ratio of areas within the electron orbits for the first excited state to the ground state for hydrogen atom is [BCECE 2004]

A. 16 : 1
B. 18 : 1
C. 4 : 1
D. 2 : 1
Answer» E.
10875.

Assertion : Microwave propagation is better than the sky wave propagation. Reason : Microwaves have frequencies 100 to 300 GHz, which have very good directional properties.

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.
10876.

Assertion : Thermocouple acts as a heat engine. Reason : When two junctions of thermocouple are at different temperature, thermo e.m.f. is produced.

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.
10877.

Two insulated charged spheres of radii \[20\,cm\] and \[25\,cm\]respectively and having an equal charge \[Q\] are connected by a copper wire, then they are separated [NCERT 1971]

A. Both the spheres will have the same charge \[Q\]
B. Charge on the \[20\ cm\] sphere will be greater than that on the \[25\ cm\] sphere
C. Charge on the \[25\ cm\] sphere will be greater than that on the \[20\ cm\] sphere
D. Charge on each of the sphere will be \[2Q\]
Answer» D. Charge on each of the sphere will be \[2Q\]
10878.

Two charges \[{{q}_{1}}\]and \[{{q}_{2}}\]are placed in vacuum at a distance \[d\] and the force acting between them is \[F\]. If a medium of dielectric constant 4 is introduced around them, the force now will be [MP PMT 1994]

A. \[4F\]
B. \[2F\]
C. \[\frac{F}{2}\]
D. \[\frac{F}{4}\]
Answer» E.
10879.

A condenser has a capacity \[2\mu \,F\] and is charged to a voltage of 50 V. The energy stored is [MH CET 2002]

A. \[\text{25}\times \text{1}{{0}^{\text{5}}}Joule\]
B. 25 Joule
C. 25 ´ 10 erg
D. \[\text{25}\times \text{1}{{0}^{\text{3}}}erg\]
Answer» E.
10880.

The disc of a siren containing 60 holes rotates at a constant speed of 360 rpm. The emitted sound is in unison with a tuning fork of frequency [KCET 2005]

A. 10 Hz
B. 360 Hz
C. 216 Hz
D. 6 Hz
Answer» C. 216 Hz
10881.

When a tuning fork produces sound waves in air, which one of the following is same in the material of tuning fork as well as in air [AFMC 2005]

A. Wavelength
B. Frequency
C. Velocity
D. Amplitude
Answer» C. Velocity
10882.

Two vibrating tuning forks produce progressive waves given by \[{{Y}_{1}}=4\sin 500\pi t\]and \[{{Y}_{2}}=2\sin 506\pi t.\] Number of beats produced per minute is [CBSE PMT 2005]

A. 360
B. 180
C. 3
D. 60
Answer» C. 3
10883.

When an electron in hydrogen atom is excited, from its 4th to 5th stationary orbit, the change in angular momentum of electron is (Planck?s constant: \[h=6.6\times {{10}^{-34}}J\text{-s}\]) [AFMC 2000; Pb. PET 2001]

A. \[4.16\times {{10}^{-34}}\,J\text{-}s\]
B. \[3.32\times {{10}^{-34}}\,J\text{-}s\]
C. \[1.05\times {{10}^{-34}}\,J\text{-}s\]
D. \[2.08\times {{10}^{-34}}\,J\text{-}s\]
Answer» D. \[2.08\times {{10}^{-34}}\,J\text{-}s\]
10884.

The amount of substance liberated on electrodes during electrolysis when 1 coulomb of electricity is passed, is

A. Chemical equivalent
B. Electrochemical equivalent
C. Equivalent weight
D. One mol
Answer» C. Equivalent weight
10885.

If both the mass and the radius of the earth decrease by 1%, the value of the acceleration due to gravity will [MP PET 2004]

A. Decrease by 1%
B. Increase by 1%
C. Increase by 2%
D. Remain unchanged
Answer» C. Increase by 2%
10886.

Assertion : When PN-junction is forward biased then motion of charge carriers at junction is due to diffusion. In reverse biasing. The cause of motion of charge is drifting. Reason : In the following circuit emitter is reverse biased and collector is forward biased.

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.
10887.

Assertion : De-morgan's theorem \[\overline{A+B}=\bar{A}\cdot \bar{B}\] may be explained by the following circuit Reason : In the following circuit, for output inputs ABC are 101

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.
10888.

Radius of earth is around 6000 km. The weight of body at height of 6000 km from earth surface becomes [RPMT 1997]

A. Half
B. One-fourth
C. One third
D. No change
Answer» C. One third
10889.

A 40 W electric heater is connected to a 200 V, 50 Hz mains supply. The peak value of electric current flowing in the circuit is approximately [MP PET 1992]

A. 2.5 A
B. 5.0 A
C. 7 A
D. 10 A
Answer» D. 10 A
10890.

Assertion : A spark occur between the poles of a switch when the switch is opened. Reason : Current flowing in the conductor produces 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» C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
10891.

Radius of a capillary is \[2\times {{10}^{-3}}m.\] A liquid of weight \[6.28\times {{10}^{-4}}N\] may remain in the capillary then the surface tension of liquid will be [RPET 2003]

A. \[5\times {{10}^{-3}}N/m\]
B. \[5\times {{10}^{-2}}N/m\]
C. \[5\,N/m\]
D. \[50\,N/m\]
Answer» C. \[5\,N/m\]
10892.

A man fires a bullet of mass 200 g at a speed of 5 m/s. The gun is of one kg mass. by what velocity the gun rebounds backwards [CBSE PMT 1996; JIPMER 2000]

A. 0.1 m/s
B. 10 m/s
C. 1 m/s
D. 0.01 m/s
Answer» D. 0.01 m/s
10893.

Assertion : Woolen clothes keep the body warm in winter. Reason : Air is a bad conductor of heat. [AIIMS 2002]

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.
10894.

Assertion : The internal energy of an isothermal process does not change. Reason : The internal energy of a system depends only on pressure of the system.

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.
10895.

Assertion : Sound waves cannot propagate through vacuum but light waves can. Reason : Sound waves cannot be polarised but light waves can be polarised. [AIIMS 1998]

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.
10896.

Sound waves of wavelength greater than that of audible sound are called [KCET 1999]

A. Seismic waves
B. Sonic waves
C. Ultrasonic waves
D. Infrasonic waves
Answer» E.
10897.

Assertion : Ocean waves hitting a beach are always found to be nearly normal to the shore. Reason : Ocean waves are longitudinal waves.

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.
10898.

Assertion : The velocity of sound increases with increase in humidity. Reason : Velocity of sound does not depend upon the medium.

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.
10899.

?SONAR? emits which of the following waves [AIIMS 1999]

A. Radio waves
B. Ultrasonic waves
C. Light waves
D. Magnetic waves
Answer» C. Light waves
10900.

Which of the following do not require medium for transmission [RPMT 2000]

A. Cathode ray
B. Electromagnetic wave
C. Sound wave
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Sound wave