Mapping : Direct question based on formule mentioned on

Page-329, 332-333, 334, 337.

1. A cup of coffee cools from 90ºC to 80ºC in minutes, when
the room temperature is 20ºC. The time taken by a similar cup of 3. The escape velocity from the Earth's surface is v. The escape
coffee to cool from 80ºC to 60ºC at a room temperature same at velocity from the surface of another planet having a radius,
20ºC is : four times that of Earth and same mass density is :
(A) v (B) 2 v
13 13 (C) 3 v (D) 4 v
(A) t (B) t
10 5 Ans. (D)
Mapping : Based on direct application of formula of escape
10 5
(C) t (D) t speed explained on Page-193.
13 13
Ans. (B) 
Mapping : Concept explained on Page-296 and question 4. A parallel plate capacitor has a uniform electric field ‘ E ’ in
matching with solved example-11.8. the space between the plates. If the distance between the plates
is ‘d’ and the area of each plate is ‘A’, the energy stored in the
2. Match Column-I and Column-II and choose the Correct capacitor is : (0 = permittivity of free space)
match from the given choices : 1
(A)  E2 (B) 0EAd
2 0
Column-I Column-II

(a) Root mean square speed of gas (p) 1 1 E 2 Ad

molecules nmv 2 (C)  E2Ad (D) 0
3 2 0
(b) Pressure exerted by ideal gas (q) 3RT Ans. (C)
M Mapping : Based on direct concept and formula explained on
(c) Average kinetic energy of a molecule (r) 5 Page-81.
RT
2
5. Polar molecules are the molecules :
(d) Total internal energy of 1 mole of a (s) 3
diatomic gas k T (A) having zero dipole moment.
2 B
(B) acquire a dipole moment only in the presence of electric
(A) (a) – (r), (b) - (p), (c) - (s), (d) - (q) field due to displacement of charges.
(B) (a) - (q), (b) - (r), (c) - (s), (d) - (p) (C) acquire a dipole moment only when magnetic field is absent.
(C) (a) - (q), (b) - (p), (c) - (s), (d) - (r) (D) having a permanent electric dipole moment.
(D) (a) - (r), (b) - (q), (c) - (p), (d) - (s) Ans. (D)
Ans. (C) Mapping : Based on direct theory concept on Page-71.
6. Column-I gives certain physical terms associated with flow Ans. (C)
of current through a metallic conductor. Mapping : This question is matching with Solved Example 4.8
Column-II gives some mathematical relations involving electrical on Page-149-150.
quantities. Match Column-I and Column-II with appropriate
relations : 9. The number of photons per second on an average emitted
by the source of monochromatic light of wavelength 600 nm,
Column-I Column-II
when it delivers the power of 3.3 × 10–3 watt will be :
(a) Drift Velocity (p) m (h = 6.6 × 10–34 Js)
ne2  (A) 1018 (B) 1017
(b) Electrical Resistivity (q) nevd (C) 10 16 (D) 1015
Ans. (C)
(c) Relaxation Period (r) eE Mapping : This question matches with Question-11.25(a) on

m Page-409.
(d) Current Density (s) E
J 10. An inductor of inductance L, a capacitor of capacitance C
and resistor of resistance ‘R’ are connected in series to an ac
(A) (a)-(r), (b)-(s), (c)-(p), (d)-(q) source of potential difference ‘V’ volts as shown in figure.
(B) (a)-(r), (b)-(s), (c)-(q), (d)-(p) Potential difference across L, C and R is 40 V, 10 V, respectively.
(C) (a)-(r), (b)-(p), (c)-(s), (d)-(q) The amplitude of current flowing through LCR series circuit is
(D) (a)-(r), (b)-(q), (c)-(s), (d)-(p)
Ans. (A) 10 2 A. The impedance of the circuit is :
Mapping : Based on direct concept and formule explained on
Page-96,97,98.

7. In a potentiometer circuit a cell of EMF 1.5 V gives balance

point at 36 cm length of wire. If another cell of EMF 2.5 V replaces 40 V 10 V 40 V

the first cell, then at what length of the wire, the balance point
occurs ?
(A) 60 cm (B) 21.6 cm V

(C) 64 cm (D) 62 cm
Ans. (A) (A) 4 2  (B) 5/ 2 
Mapping : This questions is directly matching with (C) 4 (D) 5
Question-3.12 on Page-128 and concept explained on Page-122. Ans. (D)
Mapping : This question based on concept of phasor voltage
8. A thick current carrying cable of radius ‘R’ carries current addition directly explained on Page-245 & this question also
‘I’ uniformly distributed across its cross-section. The variation matches with Q 7.11 on Page-266.
of magnetic field B (r) due to the cable with the distance ‘r’ from
the axis of the cable is represented by :
11. A lens of large focal length and large aperture is best suited
B B
as an objective of an astronomical telescope since :
(A) a large aperture contributes to the quality and visibility of
the images
(A) (B) (B) a large area of the objective ensures better light gathering
power
r r (C) a large aperture provides a better resolution
B B (D) all of the above
Ans. (D)
Mapping : Concept clearly explained on Page-339-340.
(C) (D)

r r
12. Find the value of the angle of emergence from the prism. A
16. A radioactive nucleus Z X undergoes spontaneous decay
Refractive index of the glass is 3. in the sequence
A
Z X  Z-1B  Z–3C  Z–2D, where Z is the atomic number
of element X. The possible decay particles in the sequence are :
(A) , –, + (B) , +, –
+
(C)  , ,  – (D)  –, , +
60º Ans. (C)
Mapping : This question is based on concept explained on
Page-449-450 and it also matches with similar concept
(A) 60º (B) 30º
question-13.6.
(C) 45º (D) 90º
Ans. (A)
Mapping : This quesstion is based on concept of similar 17. A screw gauge gives the following readings when used to
concept question-9.22 on Page 346. measure the diameter of a wire
Main scale reading : 0 mm
13. A nucleus with mass number 240 breaks into two fragments Circular scale reading : 52 divisions
each of mass number 120, the binding energy per nucleon of Given that 1 mm on main scale corresponds to 100 divisions on
unfragmented nuclei is 7.6 MeV while that of fragments is 8.5 the circular scale. The diameter of the wire from the above data
MeV. The total gain in the Binding Energy in the process is : is :
(A) 0.9 MeV (B) 9.4 MeV (A) 0.52 cm (B) 0.026 cm
(C) 804 MeV (D) 216 MeV (C) 0.26 cm (D) 0.052 cm
Ans. (D) Ans. (D)
Mapping : Exactly matching with example of fission with same Mapping : Fundamental question of Screw Guage reading. Same
data on Page 452. concept analysis questions-2.6(b) and 2.8(b) on Page-35 about
Screw Guage understanding.
14. The half life of a radioactive nuclide is 100 hours. The
fraction of original activity that will remain after 150 hours would 18. An electromagnetic wave of wavelength ‘’ is incident on
be : a photosensitive surface of negligible work function. If ‘m’ mass
is of photoelectron emitted from the surface has de-Broglie
1 1 wavelength d, then :
(A) (B)
2 2 2  2m   2  2mc   2
(A)  =   d (B) d =  
 hc   h 
2 2
(C) (D)  2mc   2  2h   2
3 3 2 (C)  =   d (D)  =   d
 h   mc 
Ans. (B)
Ans. (C)
Mapping : This question matches with question-13.7 on Page-
Mapping : Directly based on concepts exaplained on Page 393
462 and with solved example 13.5 on Page-449.
and Page 400.
15. Consider the following statements (a) and (b) and identify
19. An infinitely long straight conductor carries a current of
the correct answer.
5A as shown. An electron is moving with a speed of 105 m/s
(a) A zener diode is connected in reverse bias, when used as a
parallel to the conductor. The perpendicular distance between
voltage regulator.
the electron and the conductor is 20 cm at an instant. Calculate
(b) The potential barrier of p-n junction lies between 0.1 V to
the magnitude of the force experienced by the electron at that
0.3 V.
instant :
(A) (a) and (b) both are correct
Electron v = 105 m/s
(B) (a) and (b) both are incorrect
(C) (a) is correct and (b) is incorrect
(D) (a) is incorrect but (b) is correct
Ans. (C) 20 cm
Mapping : Direct concept of application of zener diode as
explained on Page-485-486 and barrier potential explained on
Page-482. P 5A Q
(A) 4 × 10–20 N (B) 8 × 10–20 N 24. For a plane electromagnetic wave propagating in x-direction,
(C) 4 × 10–20 N (D) 8 × 10–20 N which one of the following combination gives the correct
Ans. (D) possible directions for electric field (E) and magnetic field (B)
Mapping : Based on fundamental concept of force on moving respectively ?
charge formula on Page-135 and Magnetic field due to a wire (A) ˆj  kˆ, ˆj  kˆ (B)  ˆj  kˆ,  ˆj  kˆ
formula on Page-148.
(C) ˆj  kˆ,  ˆj  kˆ (D)  ˆj  kˆ,  ˆj  kˆ
20. A convex lens ‘A’ of focal length 20 cm and a concave lens Ans. (B)
‘B’ of focal 5 cm are kept along the same axis with a distance ‘d’ Mapping : Based on concept explained in article-8.3.2 on Page-
between them. If a parallel beam of light falling on ‘A’ leaves ‘B’ 275 and this question is related to direction of electric and
as a parallel beam, then the distance ‘d’ in cm will be : magnetic field vectors related to direction of propagation of
(A) 25 (B) 15 EMW. Matching with Question-8.4 on same concept.
(C) 50 (D) 30
Ans. (B) 25. The electron concentration in an n-type semiconductor is
Mapping : Fundamental concept of image formation rules of the same as hole concentration in a p-type semiconductor. An
refracted rays explained on Page-326-327. Also similar question external field (electric) is applied across each of them. Compare
was asked in 12 Jan 2019 morning shift JEE Main paper. the currents in them :
(A) current in n-type = current in p-type
21. If E and G respectively denote energy and gravitational (B) current in p-type > current in n-type
E (C) current in n-type > current in p-type
constant, then has the dimensions of : (D) No current will flow in p-type, current will only flow in n-
G
(A) [M2] [L–1] [T0] (B) [M] [L–1] [T–1] type
0 0
(C) [M] [L ] [T ] (D) [M2] [L–2] [T–1] Ans. (C)
Ans. (A) Mapping : Direct question on mobility of charge careers
Mapping : Direct question on taking ratio of dimensions of explained in Current electricity on Page-100. As explained on
energy and gravitational constant. No reference needed here. Page-474-477 about extrinsic semiconductors, it is clear that
mobility of electrons in n-type semiconductors is more than
22. Water falls from a height of 60 m at the rate of 15 kg/s to mobility of holes in p-type semiconductors.
operate a turbine. The losses due to frictional force are 10% of
the input energy. How much power is generated by the turbine ? 26. A small block slides down on a smooth inclined plane,
(g = 10 m/s2) starting from rest at time t = 0. Let Sn be the distance travelled
(A) 10.2 kW (B) 8.1 kW by the block in the interval t = n – 1 to t = n. Then, the ratio
(C) 12.3 kW (D) 7.0 kW Sn
Ans. (B) is :
S n 1
Mapping : Fundamental question of Power concept explained
on Page-128. Power loss analysis and efficiency based 2n  1 2n  1
(A) (B)
questions are 6.21, 6.22 and 6.23. Same concept is used in this 2n 2n  1
question for percentage loss of energy in power generation. 2n  1 2n
(C) (D)
2n  1 2n  1
Ans. (B)
23. A capacitor of capacitance ‘C’, is connected across as ac
Mapping : Question based on direct theory of speed equation
source of voltage V, given by
for distance travelled in nth second. Kinematics equations given
V = V0 sin t
on Page-47-48. No specific reference Needed Here.
The displacement current between the plates of the capacitor,
would then be given by :
27. The effective resistance of a parallel connection that
V consists of four wires of equal length, equal area of cross-section
(A) Id = V0C cost (B) Id = 0 cost
C and same material is 0.25 . What will be the effective resistance
if they are connected in series ?
V0
(C) Id = sint (D) Id = V0C sint (A) 0.25  (B) 0.5 
C
(C) 1  (D) 4 
Ans. (A)
Ans. (D)
Mapping : This question is based on formula of displacement
Mapping : Simple Question based on Resistance combination
current concept explained on Page No-271.
concept on Page-107-109.
27. Two charged spherical conductors of radius R1 and R2 are 32. A body executing simple harmonic motion with frequency
connected by a wire. Then the ratio of surface charge densities ‘n’, the frequency of its potential energy is :
of the spheres (1/2) is : (A) n (B) 2n
R1 R2 (C) 3n (D) 4n
(A) R (B) R Ans. (B)
2 1
Mapping : Based on theoretical concept of Energy of
 R1  R12 oscillations explained on Page-350. The expression of potential
(C) R  (D) 2
 2 R2 energy is proportional to square of sinusoidal function hence
Ans. (B) frequency is of potential energy is twice the frequency of
Mapping : Based on direct Concept explained on Page-69. oscillations.

29. The equivalent capacitance of the combination shown in 33. A particle is released from height S from the surface of the
the figure is : Earth. At a certain height its kinetic energy is three times its
C
potential energy. The height from the surface of earth and the
speed of the particle at that instant are respectively :

S 3 gS S 3 gS
C (A) , (B) ,
4 2 4 2

S 3 gS S 3gS
C (C) , (D) ,
2 2 4 2
(A) 3C (B) 2C
(C) C/2 (D) 3C/2 Ans. (D)
Ans. (B) Mapping : Fundamental question of Work-Kinetic Energy
Mapping : Simple question on Equivalent combination of relation as explained on Page-116.
Capacitors explained on Page-78-79
34. The velocity of a small ball of mass M and density d, when
30. A dipole is placed in an electric field as shown. In which dropped in a container filled with glycerine becomes constant
direction will it move ?
d
after some time. If the density of glycerine is , then the viscous
2
force acting on the ball will be :

Mg
+q –q
E (A) (B) Mg
2

3
(C) Mg (D) 2Mg
2
(A) Towards the left as its potential energy will increase Ans. (A)
(B) Towards the right as its potential energy will decrease Mapping : This is a direct question based on Buoyant force
(C) Towards the left as its potential energy will decrease according to Archimedes' principle and at uniform speed of ball
(D) Towards the right as its potential energy will increase the sum of buoyant force and viscous force should balance
Ans. (B) weight of ball. Simple concept studied in NCERT of grade 9 and
Mapping : 3. Fundamental concept of dipole energy in external fluid friction/viscosity.
electric field on Page-66.
35. If force [F], acceleration [A] and time [T] are chosen as the
31. A spring is stretched by 5 cm by a force 10 N. The time fundamental physical quantities. Find the dimensions of energy :
period of the oscillations when a mass of 2 kg is suspended by (A) [F] [A] [T] (B) [F] [A] [T2]
it is :
(C) [F] [A] [T–1] (D) [F] [A–1] [T]
(A) 0.0628 s (B) 6.28 s
Ans. (B)
(C) 3.14 s (D) 0.628 s
Mapping : Basic question of deducing relation among physical
Ans. (D)
quantitites explained on Page-33. Similar to Solved Example-
Mapping : Direct question of Spring block oscillations,
2.17. Similar PYQs are asked in 2014 & 2016 also.
matching with question-14.9 and 14.6(a).
 in terms of resistance used in the circuit is :
i2 r2

36. Two conducting circular loops of radii R1 and R2 are placed

in the same plane with their centres coinciding. If R1 >> R2, the
mutual inductance M between them will be directly proportional A B
to :
i3 r3
R1 R2
(A) R (B) R
2 1 r1 r2
(A) r  r (B) r  r
2 3 2 3
R12 R22
(C) (D) r1 r2
R2 R1 (C) r  r (D) r  r
1 2 1 3
Ans. (D) Ans. (B)
Mapping : This question exactly matches with Solved Example- Mapping : Based on concept of current distribution in parallel
6.9 on Page-221. resistance explained on Page-107-109.

37. A ball of mass 0.15 kg is dropped from a height 10 m, strikes 41. A series LCR circuit containing 5.0 H inductor, 80 µF
the ground and rebounds to the same height. The magnitude of capacitor and 40  resistor is connected to 230V variable
impulse imparted to the ball is (g = 10 m/s2) nearly : frequency ac source. The angular frequencies of the source at
(A) 0 kg m/s (B) 4.2 kg m/s which power transferred to the circuit is half the power at the
(C) 2.1 kg m/s (D) 1.4 kg m/s resonant angular frequency are likely to be :
Ans. (B) (A) 25 rad/s and 75 rad/s (B) 50 rad/s and 25 rad/s
Mapping : Matching with Solved Example 5.4 on Page 96 & (C) 46 rad/s and 54 rad/s (D) 42 rad/s and 58 rad/s
Solved Example 5.5 on Page 98. Ans. (C)
Mapping : This question exactly mataches with Q 7.20 on Page-
38. A car starts from rest and accelerations at 5 m/s2. At t = 4 s, 268(c).
a ball is dropped out of a window by a person sitting in the car.
What is the velocity and acceleration of the ball at t = 6 s ? 42. A particle of mass ‘m’ is projected with a velocity v = kVe (k
(Take g = 10 m/s2) < 1) from the surface of the earth.
(A) 20 m/s, 5 m/s2 (B) 20 m/s, 0 (Ve = escape velocity)
(C) 20 2 m/s, 0 (D) 20 2 m/s, 10 m/s2 The maximum height above the surface reached by the particle
is :
Ans. (D)
Mapping : Straight question on speed calculation for a  k 
2
 k 
2

horizontally thrown projectile. Matching with Solved (A) R   (B) R  

 1 k  1 k 
Example-4.8 on Page No 78.
R2k Rk 2
39. A step down transformer connected to an ac mains supply (C) (D)
1 k 1 k2
of 220V is made to operate at 11V, 44V lamp. Ignoring power
Ans. (D)
losses in the transformer, what is the current in the primary
Mapping : Matching directly with question-8.17 on Page-202.
circuit ?
(A) 0.2 A (B) 0.4 A
43. A particle moving in a circle of radius R with a uniform
(C) 2 A (D) 4 A
speed takes a time T to complete one revolution. If this particle
Ans. (A)
were projected with the same speed at an angle ‘’ to the
Mapping : Based on concept explained on Page-259 to 261 &
horizontal, the maximum height attained by it equals 4R. The
this question also matches with Q 7.25 as in solution of this
angle of projection, , is then given by :
NCERT question current in primary circuit is to be calculated to
1/ 2 1/ 2
solve all parts of it.  gT 2   2 R 
(A)  = cos–1  2  (B)  = cos–1   gT 2 
 R  
40. Three resistors having resistances r 1, r 2 and r 3 are
1/ 2 1/ 2
i3  2 R   2gT 2 
connected as shown in the given circuit. The ratio i of currents (C)  = sin–1 
 gT 2  (D)  = sin–1  2 
1     R 
Ans. (D) 47. In the product
 
F = q ( v  B )
Mapping : Direct question of Projectile with maximum height
and time period of circular motion based in equation 4.42 on

Page-78. = q v × ( Biˆ  Bjˆ  B0 kˆ )

44. A uniform rod of length 200 cm and mass 500 g is balanced For q = 1 and v = 2iˆ  4 ˆj  6kˆ and
on a wedge placed at 40 cm mark. A mass of 2 kg is suspended 
F = 4iˆ  20 ˆj  12kˆ
from the rod at 20 cm and another unknown mass ‘m’ is

suspended from the rod at 160 cm mark as shown in the figure. What will be the complete expression for B ?
Find the value of ‘m’ such that the rod is in equilibrium. (g = 10
(A) 8iˆ  8 ˆj  6kˆ (B) 6iˆ  6 ˆj  8kˆ
m/s2)
0 20 cm 40 cm 160 cm (C) 8iˆ  8 ˆj  6kˆ (D) 6iˆ  6 ˆj  8kˆ
Ans. (B)
Mapping : Simple Question of Cross product of Vectors based
on magnetic force formula on Page-134
2 kg m
48. A uniform conducting wire of length 12a and resistance ‘R’
1 1 is wound up as a current carrying coil in the shape of,
(A) kg (B) kg (i) an equilateral triangle of side ‘a’.
2 3
(ii) a square of side ‘a’.
1 1 The magnetic dipole moments of the coil in each case
(C) kg (D) kg
6 12 respectively are :
Ans. (D) (A) 3Ia2 and 3 Ia2 (B) 3 Ia2 and Ia2
Mapping : Direct question based on static equilibrium concept (C) 3 Ia2 and 4 Ia2 (D) 4 Ia2 and 3 Ia2
explained on Page-162-162 and question derived from Solved Ans. (A)
Example-7.8. Mapping : Based on direct formula of magnetic dipole concept
and formula on Page-159.
45. From a circular ring of mass ‘M’ and radius ‘R’ an arc
corresponding to a 90º sector is removed. The moment of inertia 49. A point object is placed at a distance of 60 cm from a convex
of the remaining part of the ring about an axis passing through lens of focal length 30 cm. If a plane mirror were put perpendicular
the centre of the ring and perpendicular to the plane of the ring to the principal axis of the lens and at a distance of 40 cm from
is ‘K’ times ‘MR2’. Then the value of ‘K’ is : it, the final image would be formed at a distance of :
3 7
(A) (B)
4 8

1 1
(C) (D)
4 8
Ans. (A)
Mapping : This is a direct quetion of Moment of Inertia of a 60 cm 40 cm
Ring of which expression listed on Page-165. As ring is cut by
one fourth, MI also reduces by one fourth. (A) 20 cm from the lens; it would be a real image
(B) 30 cm from the lens, it would be a real image
46. Twenty seven drops of same size are charged at 220 V (C) 30 cm from the plane mirror, it would be a virtual image
each. They combine to form a bigger drop. Calculate the potential (D) 20 cm from the plane mirror, it would be a virtual image
of the bigger drop : Ans. (D)
(A) 660 V (B) 1320 V Mapping : Straight question of lens formula given on Page-
(C) 1520 V (D) 1980 V 326. In this question formula is to be used twice before and after
Ans. (D) reflection from plane mirror. Similar question also asked in 2016
Mapping : Direct question based on formula of potential due JEE Mains.
to a sphere given on Page-58.
50. For the given circuit, the input digital signals are applied at Ans. (C)
the terminals a, b and c. What would be the output at the terminal Mapping : This Question is derived from mixing of Questions-
y? 14.13 & 14.15on Page-499. Simple logic gate operations are to
be applied.
t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6

5
a 0

5
b 0

c 5
0

b y

t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6

(A)
0V

5V
(B)
0V
(C) 5V
5V
(D)
0V

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