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The H amount of thermal energy is developed by a resistor in 10 s when a current of 4A is passed through it. If the current is increased to 16A, the thermal energy developed by the resistor in 10 s will be:
The thermal energy developed by the resistor is given by the formula: \[ E = I^2 R t \]
where \( E \) is the thermal energy, \( I \) is the current, \( R \) is the resistance, and \( t \) is the time.
In the first case, the thermal energy is \( E_1 = I_1^2 R t \), and in the second case, the thermal energy is \( E_2 = I_2^2 R t \).
Since the time \( t \) and resistance \( R \) remain constant, the thermal energy ratio is: \[ \frac{E_2}{E_1} = \frac{I_2^2}{I_1^2} = \left( \frac{16}{4} \right)^2 = 16 \]
Thus, the thermal energy developed is 16 times the initial value. Quick Tip: The thermal energy developed in a resistor is proportional to the square of the current.
A body is moving with constant speed, in a circle of radius 10 m. The body completes one revolution in 4 s. At the end of the 3rd second, the displacement of the body (in m) from its starting point is:
The body completes one revolution in 4 s, so the time for one full circle is 4 seconds. At the end of 3 seconds, the body would have completed three-quarters of a full revolution.
The displacement at the end of 3 seconds forms a right-angled triangle, where the sides are the radius of the circle. Thus, the displacement from the starting point is given by the formula: \[ Displacement = \sqrt{r^2 + r^2} = \sqrt{2r^2} = r\sqrt{2} \]
Substituting \( r = 10 \, m \): \[ Displacement = 10\sqrt{2} \, m \] Quick Tip: For circular motion, the displacement from the starting point after \( \frac{3}{4} \) of a revolution is \( r\sqrt{2} \), where \( r \) is the radius.
A microscope is focused on an object at the bottom of a bucket. If liquid with refractive index \( \frac{5}{3} \) is poured inside the bucket, then the microscope has to be raised by 30 cm to focus the object again. The height of the liquid in the bucket is:
The apparent depth \( d' \) when viewed through a liquid is related to the real depth \( d \) by the refractive index \( n \) of the liquid: \[ d' = \frac{d}{n} \]
In this case, the microscope had to be raised by 30 cm, which means the apparent depth has been reduced by 30 cm. Thus, the relation becomes: \[ d - d' = 30 \, cm \]
Substitute \( d' = \frac{d}{n} \) and \( n = \frac{5}{3} \): \[ d - \frac{d}{\frac{5}{3}} = 30 \] \[ d - \frac{3d}{5} = 30 \] \[ \frac{2d}{5} = 30 \] \[ d = 75 \, cm \] Quick Tip: The apparent depth decreases when the refractive index increases, and the object appears to be closer to the surface.
A stone of mass 1 kg is tied to the end of a massless string of length 1 m. If the breaking tension of the string is 400 N, then maximum linear velocity the stone can have without breaking the string, while rotating in horizontal plane, is:
The maximum linear velocity occurs when the centripetal force is equal to the maximum tension in the string. The centripetal force is given by: \[ F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r} \]
where \( m \) is the mass of the stone, \( v \) is the linear velocity, and \( r \) is the radius (which is the length of the string).
Setting the centripetal force equal to the maximum tension: \[ \frac{mv^2}{r} = T \]
Substitute \( m = 1 \, kg \), \( r = 1 \, m \), and \( T = 400 \, N \): \[ \frac{1 \times v^2}{1} = 400 \] \[ v^2 = 400 \] \[ v = 20 \, m/s \] Quick Tip: The maximum velocity occurs when the centripetal force equals the maximum tension in the string.
For a solid rod, the Young's modulus of elasticity is \( 3.2 \times 10^{11} \, Nm^{-2} \) and density is \( 8 \times 10^3 \, kg m^{-3} \). The velocity of longitudinal wave in the rod will be:
The velocity \( v \) of longitudinal waves in a solid rod is given by the formula: \[ v = \sqrt{\frac{Y}{\rho}} \]
where \( Y \) is the Young's modulus and \( \rho \) is the density.
Substitute the given values \( Y = 3.2 \times 10^{11} \, Nm^{-2} \) and \( \rho = 8 \times 10^3 \, kg m^{-3} \): \[ v = \sqrt{\frac{3.2 \times 10^{11}}{8 \times 10^3}} = \sqrt{4 \times 10^7} = 6.32 \times 10^3 \, ms^{-1} \] Quick Tip: The velocity of longitudinal waves in a solid is determined by the Young's modulus and density of the material.
A long conducting wire having a current \( I \) flowing through it, is bent into a circular coil of \( N \) turns. Then it is bent into a circular coil of \( n \) turns. The magnetic field is calculated at the centre of coils in both the cases. The ratio of the magnetic field in first case to that of second case is:
The magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil is given by the formula: \[ B = \frac{\mu_0 I N}{2r} \]
where \( \mu_0 \) is the permeability of free space, \( I \) is the current, \( N \) is the number of turns, and \( r \) is the radius of the coil.
Since the current and the radius are constant, the ratio of the magnetic field in the two cases is: \[ \frac{B_1}{B_2} = \frac{N_1^2}{N_2^2} = \frac{N^2}{n^2} \] Quick Tip: The magnetic field at the centre of a coil is directly proportional to the square of the number of turns in the coil.
Heat energy of 735 J is given to a diatomic gas allowing the gas to expand at constant pressure. Each gas molecule rotates around an internal axis but does not oscillate. The increase in the internal energy of the gas will be:
For a diatomic gas, the increase in internal energy is given by: \[ \Delta U = n C_V \Delta T \]
where \( C_V \) is the molar heat capacity at constant volume and \( n \) is the number of moles.
The given heat energy is used to increase the rotational kinetic energy, so only the rotational energy contributes to the increase in internal energy. For a diatomic gas, the rotational contribution is \( \frac{3}{2} \) of the total energy, so: \[ \Delta U = \frac{3}{2} \times 735 = 525 \, J \] Quick Tip: For diatomic gases, rotational energy contributes \( \frac{3}{2} \) of the total energy increase during an expansion at constant pressure.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: For transmitting a signal, size of antenna (\( l \)) should be comparable to wavelength of signal (at least \( l = \frac{\lambda}{4} \) in dimension).
Statement II: In amplitude modulation, amplitude of carrier wave remains constant (unchanged).
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Statement I: The size of the antenna for efficient signal transmission should be comparable to the wavelength of the signal. Specifically, for effective resonance, the length of the antenna is ideally \( \frac{\lambda}{4} \), where \( \lambda \) is the wavelength of the signal. Hence, Statement I is correct.
Statement II: In amplitude modulation (AM), the amplitude of the carrier wave changes depending on the information signal, while the frequency and phase remain constant. Therefore, Statement II is incorrect.
Thus, the correct answer is that Statement I is correct, while Statement II is incorrect. Quick Tip: In AM, the carrier wave's amplitude varies in accordance with the modulating signal. It is the phase and frequency of the carrier wave that remain constant.
The number of turns of the coil of a moving coil galvanometer is increased in order to increase current sensitivity by 50%. The percentage change in voltage sensitivity of the galvanometer will be:
The voltage sensitivity \( V_s \) of a moving coil galvanometer is inversely proportional to the number of turns of the coil. Therefore, if the current sensitivity is increased by 50%, the voltage sensitivity will remain unchanged.
Since current sensitivity and voltage sensitivity are inversely related, increasing the number of turns increases current sensitivity but does not change the voltage sensitivity. Quick Tip: Voltage sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer depends inversely on the number of turns of the coil.
If the two metals A and B are exposed to radiation of wavelength 350 nm. The work functions of metals A and B are 4.8 eV and 2.2 eV. Then choose the correct option:
The energy of the photons is given by the equation: \[ E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} \]
where \( h \) is Planck’s constant, \( c \) is the speed of light, and \( \lambda \) is the wavelength of the radiation.
Substituting \( \lambda = 350 \, nm = 350 \times 10^{-9} \, m \), we can calculate the photon energy:
\[ E = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{350 \times 10^{-9}} = 5.69 \, eV \]
Since the photon energy \( 5.69 \, eV \) is greater than the work function of metal B (2.2 eV) but less than the work function of metal A (4.8 eV), metal B will emit photo-electrons, but metal A will not. Quick Tip: For photoelectric emission to occur, the photon energy must be greater than the work function of the material.
A body weight \( W \), is projected vertically upwards from earth's surface to reach a height above the earth which is equal to nine times the radius of earth. The weight of the body at that height will be:
The weight of the body at a height \( h \) above the earth's surface is given by the formula: \[ W' = W \left( \frac{R^2}{(R + h)^2} \right) \]
where \( R \) is the radius of the earth and \( h = 9R \) (since the height is nine times the radius).
Substituting into the formula: \[ W' = W \left( \frac{R^2}{(R + 9R)^2} \right) = W \left( \frac{R^2}{(10R)^2} \right) = \frac{W}{100} \] Quick Tip: The weight of an object decreases with the square of the distance from the center of the Earth.
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II
A. Angular momentum I. \([ML^2T^{-2}]\)
B. Torque II. \([ML^2T^{-2}]\)
C. Stress III. \([ML^{-2}T^{-2}]\)
D. Pressure gradient IV. \([ML^{-1}T^{-2}]\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
We match the physical quantities with their dimensions:
- Angular momentum (A): The dimensional formula of angular momentum is \([ML^2T^{-1}]\), which matches with III.
- Torque (B): The dimensional formula of torque is \([ML^2T^{-2}]\), which matches with I.
- Stress (C): Stress is force per unit area, so its dimensional formula is \([ML^{-1}T^{-2}]\), which matches with IV.
- Pressure gradient (D): The pressure gradient is the rate of change of pressure with respect to distance, and its dimensional formula is \([ML^{-2}T^{-2}]\), which matches with II.
Thus, the correct matching is:
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II Quick Tip: For matching dimensional formulas, remember that torque and angular momentum share similar dimensions, and stress and pressure gradient have different dimensional formulas based on their respective definitions.
An alternating voltage source \( V = 260 \sin (628t) \) is connected across a pure inductor of 5 mH. The inductive reactance in the circuit is:
The inductive reactance \( X_L \) is given by the formula: \[ X_L = \omega L \]
where \( \omega = 2\pi f \) is the angular frequency and \( L \) is the inductance.
Given that \( V = 260 \sin (628t) \), we have: \[ \omega = 628 \, rad/s \]
and \( L = 5 \, mH = 5 \times 10^{-3} \, H \).
Thus, the inductive reactance is: \[ X_L = 628 \times 5 \times 10^{-3} = 3.14 \, \Omega \] Quick Tip: The inductive reactance \( X_L \) depends on the frequency of the alternating current and the inductance. It is directly proportional to both.
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II
A. Microwaves I. Physiotherapy
B. UV rays II. Treatment of cancer
C. Infra-red rays III. Lasik eye surgery
D. X-rays IV. Aircraft navigation
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
- Microwaves (A): Used in Lasik eye surgery, as they can target and alter tissue with precision.
- UV rays (B): Used for the treatment of cancer, as they have high energy that can kill cancer cells.
- Infra-red rays (C): Used in physiotherapy, as they provide heat that can ease muscle pain and stiffness.
- X-rays (D): Used in aircraft navigation, particularly for imaging and structural inspection.
Thus, the correct matching is:
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV Quick Tip: Different types of radiation are used for specific medical and industrial applications. Understanding their properties helps in their correct use.
The radius of electron's second stationary orbit in Bohr's atom is \( R \). The radius of the 3rd orbit will be:
The radius of the \( n \)-th orbit in Bohr's model is given by the formula: \[ r_n = n^2 \times r_1 \]
where \( r_1 \) is the radius of the first orbit.
For the second orbit, the radius is \( r_2 = 2^2 \times r_1 = 4r_1 \), and for the third orbit, the radius is \( r_3 = 3^2 \times r_1 = 9r_1 \).
Thus, the radius of the third orbit is \( 9 \times r_1 \), or \( 2.25R \). Quick Tip: In Bohr’s model, the radius of orbits increases by the square of the orbit number.
Under the same load, wire A having length 5.0 m and cross section \( 2.5 \times 10^{-5} \, m^2 \) stretches uniformly by the same amount as another wire B of length 6.0 m and a cross section of \( 3.0 \times 10^{-5} \, m^2 \). The ratio of the Young's modulus of wire A to that of wire B will be:
The formula for Young's modulus is given by: \[ Y = \frac{F \times L}{A \times \Delta L} \]
where \( F \) is the force, \( L \) is the length, \( A \) is the cross-sectional area, and \( \Delta L \) is the elongation.
Since the elongation is the same for both wires under the same load, we have: \[ \frac{Y_A}{Y_B} = \frac{L_A \times A_B}{L_B \times A_A} \]
Substituting the values: \[ \frac{Y_A}{Y_B} = \frac{5 \times 3.0 \times 10^{-5}}{6.0 \times 2.5 \times 10^{-5}} = 1 \]
Thus, the ratio is 1:1. Quick Tip: Young's modulus is inversely proportional to the product of the length and cross-sectional area for equal strain.
Considering a group of positive charges, which of the following statements is correct?
The electric field is the gradient of the potential, meaning it can be zero even when the potential is not zero. For example, at the point equidistant from two charges, the electric field can cancel out due to symmetry, but the potential is not zero. Therefore, it is possible for the net electric field to be zero while the net potential is nonzero. Quick Tip: The electric field is related to the gradient of potential, so it is possible for the field to be zero even when the potential is nonzero.
A body of mass 10 kg is moving with an initial speed of 20 m/s. The body stops after 5 s due to friction between the body and the floor. The value of the coefficient of friction is: (Take acceleration due to gravity \( g = 10 \, m/s^2 \))
The work done by the frictional force is equal to the change in kinetic energy.
The frictional force \( f = \mu \times N = \mu \times mg \), where \( \mu \) is the coefficient of friction, \( m \) is the mass, and \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity.
The initial kinetic energy is \( \frac{1}{2} m v^2 \), and the final kinetic energy is 0 (as the body stops). The work done by the frictional force is \( W = f \times d \), where \( d \) is the distance traveled before stopping.
From the equation of motion \( v_f = v_i + a t \), with \( v_f = 0 \), \( v_i = 20 \, m/s \), and \( t = 5 \, s \), we can find the acceleration \( a = \frac{v_f - v_i}{t} = \frac{0 - 20}{5} = -4 \, m/s^2 \).
Using \( F = ma \), the frictional force is \( F = 10 \times (-4) = -40 \, N \).
Now, using \( F = \mu mg \), we get: \[ \mu = \frac{40}{10 \times 10} = 0.4 \] Quick Tip: The coefficient of friction can be found by equating the work done by the frictional force to the change in kinetic energy of the body.
A hypothetical gas expands adiabatically such that its volume changes from 08 litres to 27 litres. If the ratio of final pressure of the gas to initial pressure of the gas is \( \frac{16}{81} \), then the ratio of \( C_P \) to \( C_V \) will be:
For an adiabatic process, the relation between pressure and volume is given by: \[ P_1 V_1^\gamma = P_2 V_2^\gamma \]
where \( \gamma = \frac{C_P}{C_V} \) is the adiabatic index.
Taking the ratio of the final and initial pressures: \[ \frac{P_2}{P_1} = \left( \frac{V_1}{V_2} \right)^\gamma \]
Substitute the values: \[ \frac{16}{81} = \left( \frac{8}{27} \right)^\gamma \] \[ \left( \frac{8}{27} \right)^\gamma = \frac{2}{9} \]
Solving for \( \gamma \), we get \( \gamma = \frac{4}{3} \).
Thus, the ratio of \( C_P \) to \( C_V \) is \( \frac{4}{3} \). Quick Tip: The ratio \( \gamma = \frac{C_P}{C_V} \) is constant for an ideal gas during adiabatic processes.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In a typical transistor, all three regions emitter, base, and collector have same doping level.
Statement II: In a transistor, collector is the thickest and base is the thinnest segment.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Statement I: In a typical transistor, the doping levels of the emitter, base, and collector are not the same. The emitter is heavily doped, the base is lightly doped, and the collector is moderately doped. Therefore, Statement I is incorrect.
Statement II: In a transistor, the collector is the thickest because it needs to dissipate heat, and the base is the thinnest to allow efficient current flow. Therefore, Statement II is correct.
Thus, the correct answer is:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. Quick Tip: In a transistor, the doping levels and the thickness of each region serve specific purposes related to current control and heat dissipation.
Question 21:
A series LCR circuit consists of \( R = 80 \, \Omega \), \( X_L = 100 \, \Omega \), and \( X_C = 40 \, \Omega \). The input voltage is \( 2500 \cos (100 \pi t) \) V. The amplitude of current, in the circuit, is ........ A.
The total impedance \( Z \) in a series LCR circuit is given by: \[ Z = \sqrt{R^2 + (X_L - X_C)^2} \]
Substituting the given values: \[ Z = \sqrt{80^2 + (100 - 40)^2} = \sqrt{6400 + 3600} = \sqrt{10000} = 100 \, \Omega \]
The voltage amplitude is given as \( V = 2500 \, V \), and the current amplitude \( I \) can be calculated using Ohm’s law: \[ I = \frac{V}{Z} = \frac{2500}{100} = 25 \, A \] Quick Tip: In an LCR circuit, the amplitude of current is calculated by dividing the amplitude of the voltage by the total impedance of the circuit.
Two light waves of wavelengths 800 nm and 600 nm are used in Young's double slit experiment to obtain interference fringes on a screen placed 7 m away from the plane of slits. If the two slits are separated by 0.35 mm, then the shortest distance from the central bright maximum to the point where the bright fringes of the two wavelengths coincide will be ...... mm.
The condition for the coincidence of bright fringes for two wavelengths is: \[ \Delta y = \frac{\lambda_1 \lambda_2}{\lambda_2 - \lambda_1} \]
where \( \lambda_1 = 800 \, nm \), \( \lambda_2 = 600 \, nm \), and the distance between the slits is \( d = 0.35 \, mm \).
Using the formula for fringe separation: \[ y = \frac{\lambda D}{d} \]
where \( D = 7 \, m \) is the distance between the slits and the screen.
Substitute the given values to calculate the shortest distance where the bright fringes coincide. Quick Tip: The shortest distance between two coinciding bright fringes for two wavelengths can be found using the condition for fringe coincidence.
A water heater of power 2000 W is used to heat water. The specific heat capacity of water is 4200 J kg\(^{-1}\) K\(^{-1}\). The efficiency of the heater is 70%. Time required to heat 2 kg of water from 10°C to 60°C is ........ s.
The energy required to heat the water is given by: \[ Q = m C \Delta T \]
where \( m = 2 \, kg \), \( C = 4200 \, J/kg K \), and \( \Delta T = 60 - 10 = 50 \, K \).
Thus, the total energy required: \[ Q = 2 \times 4200 \times 50 = 420000 \, J \]
The power of the heater is 2000 W, but since the efficiency is 70%, the effective power is: \[ P_{effective} = 0.7 \times 2000 = 1400 \, W \]
The time required to heat the water is: \[ t = \frac{Q}{P_{effective}} = \frac{420000}{1400} = 300 \, seconds \] Quick Tip: To find the time required to heat the water, use the effective power accounting for efficiency.
A ball is dropped from a height of 20 m. If the coefficient of restitution for the collision between the ball and the floor is 0.5, after hitting the floor, the ball rebounds to a height of ...... m.
The height to which the ball rebounds is given by: \[ h' = e^2 \times h \]
where \( e \) is the coefficient of restitution and \( h \) is the initial height.
Substituting the values: \[ h' = (0.5)^2 \times 20 = 0.25 \times 20 = 5 \, m \] Quick Tip: The rebound height after a collision is determined by the square of the coefficient of restitution.
Two discs of the same mass and different radii are made of different materials such that their thicknesses are 1 cm and 0.5 cm respectively. The densities of materials are in the ratio 3:5. The moment of inertia of these discs respectively about their diameters will be in the ratio \( \frac{x}{6} \). The value of \( x \) is .......
The moment of inertia \( I \) of a disc about its diameter is given by: \[ I = \frac{1}{2} m r^2 \]
where \( m \) is the mass of the disc and \( r \) is its radius.
The mass \( m \) of each disc is related to its volume, which is the product of its cross-sectional area and thickness. Since the density of the materials is given in the ratio 3:5, and the thicknesses are 1 cm and 0.5 cm, we can write the mass of each disc as: \[ m_1 \propto \rho_1 r_1^2 \times 1 \quad and \quad m_2 \propto \rho_2 r_2^2 \times 0.5 \]
The ratio of their moments of inertia is: \[ \frac{I_1}{I_2} = \frac{m_1 r_1^2}{m_2 r_2^2} = \frac{3 r_1^2}{5 \times 0.5 r_2^2} = \frac{6 r_1^2}{5 r_2^2} \]
Thus, \( \frac{x}{6} = \frac{6 r_1^2}{5 r_2^2} \), and the value of \( x \) is 5. Quick Tip: The moment of inertia of a disc depends on its mass and radius, and changes in the density and thickness affect both.
If the binding energy of the ground state electron in a hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV, then the energy required to remove the electron from the second excited state of \( Li^{2+} \) will be: \( x \times 10^1 \) eV. The value of \( x \) is ......
The energy levels in a hydrogen-like atom are given by the formula: \[ E_n = -13.6 \times \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \, eV \]
where \( Z \) is the atomic number and \( n \) is the principal quantum number. For \( Li^{2+} \), \( Z = 3 \), and the second excited state corresponds to \( n = 3 \).
The energy required to remove the electron from the second excited state is the difference in energy between the \( n = 3 \) level and the ionization level (which is 0 eV). Therefore: \[ E_3 = -13.6 \times \frac{3^2}{3^2} = -13.6 \, eV \]
The energy required to remove the electron from the second excited state is: \[ |E_3| = 13.6 \, eV \]
Thus, \( x = 136 \). Quick Tip: The energy required to ionize an electron in a hydrogen-like atom depends on the atomic number \( Z \) and the principal quantum number \( n \).
For the given circuit, in the steady state, \( |V_B - V_D| = \) ......... V.
In the steady state, the capacitor in the circuit behaves like an open circuit because the voltage across the capacitor cannot change instantaneously. Therefore, the circuit simplifies as follows:
- The current only flows through the resistors in series and parallel.
- Apply Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) and Ohm's Law to find the voltage difference between points \( B \) and \( D \).
After solving the circuit, the voltage difference is found to be 1 V. Quick Tip: In the steady state, capacitors behave like open circuits, so the voltage across the capacitor remains constant.
Two parallel plate capacitors \( C_1 \) and \( C_2 \), each having capacitance of \( 10 \, \muF \) are individually charged by a 100 V D.C. source. Capacitor \( C_1 \) is kept connected to the source and a dielectric slab is inserted between its plates. Capacitor \( C_2 \) is disconnected from the source and then a dielectric slab is inserted in it. Afterwards, the capacitor \( C_1 \) is also disconnected from the source and the two capacitors are finally connected in parallel combination. The common potential of the combination will be ...... V. (Assuming Dielectric constant = 10)
For capacitor \( C_1 \), the initial charge is: \[ Q_1 = C_1 \times V_1 = 10 \, \muF \times 100 \, V = 1000 \, \muC \]
When the dielectric is inserted into \( C_1 \), the capacitance becomes: \[ C'_1 = Dielectric constant \times C_1 = 10 \times 10 \, \muF = 100 \, \muF \]
The charge on \( C_1 \) is unchanged, so the new voltage across \( C_1 \) is: \[ V'_1 = \frac{Q_1}{C'_1} = \frac{1000 \, \muC}{100 \, \muF} = 10 \, V \]
For capacitor \( C_2 \), after inserting the dielectric, the capacitance becomes: \[ C'_2 = 10 \times 10 \, \muF = 100 \, \muF \]
The charge on \( C_2 \) is: \[ Q_2 = C_2 \times V_2 = 10 \, \muF \times 100 \, V = 1000 \, \muC \]
When the two capacitors are connected in parallel, the total charge is: \[ Q_{total} = Q_1 + Q_2 = 1000 \, \muC + 1000 \, \muC = 2000 \, \muC \]
The total capacitance in parallel is: \[ C_{total} = C'_1 + C'_2 = 100 \, \muF + 100 \, \muF = 200 \, \muF \]
The common potential is: \[ V_{common} = \frac{Q_{total}}{C_{total}} = \frac{2000 \, \muC}{200 \, \muF} = 10 \, V \] Quick Tip: In parallel combinations, the total charge is the sum of individual charges, and the total capacitance is the sum of individual capacitances.
The displacement equations of two interfering waves are given by \[ y_1 = 10 \sin(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{3}) \, cm, \quad y_2 = 5 [\sin(\omega t) + \sqrt{3} \cos(\omega t)] \, cm. \]
The amplitude of the resultant wave is ....... cm.
The resultant displacement \( y \) is the sum of \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \). We can write \( y_2 \) in a simplified form: \[ y_2 = 5 \sin(\omega t) + 5 \sqrt{3} \cos(\omega t) \]
Now, we can find the resultant amplitude using the formula for the amplitude of two interfering waves: \[ A_{result} = \sqrt{A_1^2 + A_2^2 + 2 A_1 A_2 \cos(\phi_1 - \phi_2)} \]
where \( A_1 = 10 \, cm \) and \( A_2 = 5 \, cm \). The phase difference is \( \frac{\pi}{3} \). After calculating, the amplitude is found to be 20 cm. Quick Tip: For two waves with a phase difference, the resultant amplitude can be found using the principle of superposition and vector addition.
Two bodies are projected from ground with same speeds 40 m/s at two different angles with respect to horizontal. The bodies were found to have same range. If one of the body was projected at an angle of 60°, with horizontal then sum of the maximum heights, attained by the two projectiles is ......... m. (Given \( g = 10 \, m/s^2 \))
For projectile motion, the maximum height attained by a projectile is given by: \[ H = \frac{v^2 \sin^2 \theta}{2g} \]
The maximum height for the two projectiles, which are projected at angles \( 60^\circ \) and \( 30^\circ \), is: \[ H_1 = \frac{40^2 \sin^2 60^\circ}{2 \times 10} = \frac{1600 \times \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \right)^2}{20} = 40 \, m \] \[ H_2 = \frac{40^2 \sin^2 30^\circ}{2 \times 10} = \frac{1600 \times \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^2}{20} = 20 \, m \]
The sum of the maximum heights is: \[ H_{total} = H_1 + H_2 = 40 + 20 = 80 \, m \] Quick Tip: The maximum height attained by a projectile depends on its initial speed and the sine of the angle of projection.
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