March Attempt Online JEE Main 2021 01

Solutions
16 MARCH SHIFT-I PHYSICS

1. (d) According to the question, From the above diagram,

One division of main scale reading = a cm N = mg − F sinθ …(i)
nth vernier scale division= (n − 1th) main scale division where, N = normal force
(n − 1) × a and F cosθ − fk = ma
∴One division of vernier scale reading = …(i)
n ⇒ F cosθ − µ kN = ma …(ii)
We know that, where, fk = kinetic friction force.
Least count (LC) =
From Eq. (i) and Eq. (ii), we get
[1 main scale division − 1 vernier scale division] cm
(n − 1) a F cosθ − µ k( mg − F sinθ) = ma
= a− [using Eq. (i)]
a = cosθ − µ k  g − sinθ
F F
n ⇒
a(n − n + 1) a a m  m 
= = cm = × 10 mm
n n n This is the required acceleration of the block.
10a
⇒ LC = mm 4. (a) Given, pressure on submarine at a certain depth,
n
2. (c) As per question, the figure can be shown for a parallel plate pi = 3 × 105Pa
capacitors, Since, we know that at a certain depth or below the surface of a
3d/4 d/4 liquid of density ρ, pressure is given as
pi = p 0 + ρgh
⇒ 3 × 105 = p 0 + ρgh
⇒ 3 × 105 = 1 × 105 + ρgh (Q p 0 = 1 × 105Pa )
K
⇒ 3 × 105 − 1 × 105 = ρgh

C1 C2 ⇒ 2 × 105 = ρgh …(i)

When the depth is doubled, then final pressure will be
p f = p 0 + ρg 2h = 1 × 105 + 2(ρgh)
ε0A
Initially, capacitance, C 0 = …(i) = 1 × 105 + 2(2 × 105) [using Eq. (i)]
d
where, ε0 = permittivity of free space, A = area of plates and = 1 × 105 + 4 × 105
d = distance between plates.
⇒ p f = 5 × 105Pa
In presence of a dielectric medium between the plates, the
capacitance will be ∴Percentage increase in pressure
ε KA p − pi ( 5 − 3) × 105 200
C = 0 …(ii) = f × 100 = × 100 = %
d pi 3 × 105 3
Also, from the figure capacitors C 1 and C 2 are in series.
1 1 1 5. (a) The propagation of light ray from a prism is shown below
∴Equivalent capacitance is given by = +
C eq C 1 C 2 A
Refracted
Angle of
1  3d / 4   d / 4  ray
⇒ =  +  [using Eqs. (i) and (ii)] deviation
C eq  ε0 KA   ε0A 
N1 δ N3
1 d  3 + K
⇒ =   Y
eE
C eq 4 ε0A  K  y
i
r1 r2 me
ra rge
4KC 0 ident O nt
⇒ C eq = [using Eq.(i)] Inc N2 N4 ra y
(3 + K) Z
X
3. (b) The diagram and the required components of force on given
block are shown below B C
F sin θ
From the above figure, we can say that minimum value of angle of
deviation can only be achieved when
N F
A. incident ray and emergent ray are symmetric to the prism.
a
θ B. the refracted ray inside the prism becomes parallel to its base.
F cos θ
C. angle of incidence is equal to angle of emergence.
fk ∴Statement (A), (B) and (C) are true.
Note Refracted ray inside the prism is parallel to the base only for
mg equilateral and isosceles prism.
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6. (a) Given, frequency, f = 500 MHz = 5 × 108Hz From Eqs. (i) & (ii), we get
B = 8.0 × 10 z T −8 $ 4 × 10−2 × (373) 3/ 2 14
M= ×
14 100
∴Magnitude of peak value of magnetic field is given by
= 4 × 10−4 × 7203. 82 = 2.88 J/T
B0 = 8 × 10−8 T

We know that,
E0
=c
9. (c) From ideal gas equation,
B0 pV = (n1 + n2 + n3)RT
16
where, E0 is the magnitude of peak value of electric field and c is the where, n1 = number of moles of oxygen =
speed of electromagnetic wave in air (or vacuum). 32
⇒ E0 = cB0 n2 = number of moles of nitrogen =
28
= 3 × 108 × 8 × 10−8 = 24 V/m 28
44
Since, the direction of propagation of electromagnetic wave is n3 = number of moles of carbon dioxide =
perpendicular to the direction of E and B both. 44
∴Direction of propagation is given by E$ × B$ . ⇒ pV =  16
+
28
+
44 
RT =  1
+ 1 + 1RT
 32 28 44   2 
As, the wave is travelling in y-direction,
5 5 RT
and the magnetic field is in z-direction. = RT ⇒ p =
2 2 V
⇒ E$ × z$ = y$
This is the required pressure of the mixture of the gases.
E$ = − x$
10. (a) According to first law of thermodynamics,
∴The value of electric field will be −24 x$ V/m.
dQ = dU + dW …(i)
7. (c) Given, maximum distance of comet from the Sun,
As we know that, work done by the gas depends on the type of
r1 = 16
. × 10 m 12
process, i.e. path and dU depends on the initial and final states. So,
Minimum distance of comet from the Sun, considering Eq. (i), dQ will also be dependent on path. It means that,
r2 = 8.0 × 1010m in thermodynamics, heat and work are path functions.
Speed of the comet at nearest point, v 2 = 6 × 104 ms−1 11. (c) The given situation can be represented as follows
Applying law of conservation of angular momentum, D C
mv1r1 = mv 2 r2 (Q mass of comet will remain same) m m
v r X l/√2
⇒ v1 = 2 2
r1
E
6 × 104 × 8 × 1010 48 × 1014
= = 45º
. × 1012
16 . × 1012
16
m m
= 3 × 103 m/s A 45º B
8. (c) The given situation can be shown as below l/√2
+m
F
θ r X′
7 cm
In the above figure, XX′ be the axis which passes through A and is
18 cm parallel to DB.
O
θ θ B0 ∴Moment of inertia of the system
7 cm
θ = Mass × (Perpendicular distance from axis) 2
B0
BH=2B0 cos θ I = m( AC ) 2 + m(ED) 2 + m(FB) 2
–m
2 2
 l   l 
From the above figure, it is clear that the neutral point will lie on = m( 0) 2 + m(l 2 ) 2 + m  + m 
 2  2
equitorial plane.
µ m1 = 3ml 2
B0 = 0 2
4π r 12. (a) Initially, the resistance of wire is R1 = ρL / A
BH = 2B0 cosθ
In second case,
2µ 0m 7 × 10−2
⇒ 0.4 × 10−4 = ⋅ (Q BH = 0.4 G = 0.4 × 10−4 T) Length, l ′ = 2l
4 πr 2 r A
7 Area, A′ =
[Q cosθ = and r = (7 2 + 18 2)1/ 2] 2
r ρl ′ ρ(2l) 4ρl
m×7 ∴ R2 = = =
⇒ 0.4 × 10−4 = 2 × 10−7 × × 104 A ′ ( A / 2) A
(7 2 + 18 2) 3/ 2
V
According to Ohm’s law, I =
4 × 10−2 × (373) 3/ 2 R2
⇒ m= …(i)
14 V 1 VA
14 ⇒ I= =
Q Magnetic moment, M = m × 2l = m × …(ii) 4ρl / A 4 ρl
100
This is the required value of resultant current.
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13. (d) Time period of a simple pendulum can be given as Put this value in Eq. (i), we get
1 1 2
T = 2π
l
…(i) U e = ε0 × B
g 2 µ 0ε0
B2
When the lift moves upwards, then effective acceleration is ⇒ Ue =
g 3g 2µ 0
⇒ g eff = g + a = g + =
2 2 ⇒ Ue = Um [using Eq. (ii)]
1 2L
∴New time period, T1 = 2 π = 2π 17. (c) When square wave is applied at the input, then
g eff 3g −t

2 For charging, the capacitor Q1 = Q(1 − eRC )

⇒ T1 = T [From Eq. (i)]
3 Similarly, for discharging the capacitor,
−t
14. (a) From the given velocity-displacement graph, for Q 2 = Q max ( eRC )
0 ≤ x ≤ 200, the graph is a straight line i.e., varying linearly.
In this manner, charging and discharging exponentially with time
As, the equation of straight line is will keep on happening alternatively. Therefore, the output wave
y = mx + c pattern monitored by CRO would look close to
Here, it can be given as Charging
v = mx + c
( 50 − 10) 1
where, m = slope = = and c = 10
200 − 0 5
x Discharging
⇒ v = + 10 …(i)
5
dv vdv 18. (d) The stopping potential V0 is related to the frequency of incident
As, acceleration, a = = radiations by following relation
dt dx
eV0 = hν − φ (φ = work-function)
a =  + 10  + 10
x d x
[using Eq. (i)]
5  dx  5  The stopping potential in the context of photoelectric effect depends
only on the frequency ν of incident electromagnetic radiation.
=  + 10   = 2 +
x 1 x
5   5 25 19. (d) The normal force by the side walls of the groove will be equal to
0 the centripetal force acting on it.
For x = 0, a = 2 + = 2 ms−2
25 mv 2
200 i.e. N= …(i)
and for x = 200, a = 2 + = 10 ms−2 r
25
where, r = 20 cm = 02 . m
Therefore, the graph will have straight line till x = 200 and for
x > 200; v = constant and a = 0 m = 200 g = 200 × 10−3kg
So, from the graphs given in the options, the above conditions are 2 πr 2 π × 0. 2
and v = rω = = m/s
satisfied in option (a) only. T 40
15. (d) Since, height of antenna = Wavelength of the signal Substituting the given values in Eq. (i), we get
2
transmitted by antenna ( λ)  2 π × 0.2 
(200 × 10−3) ×  
4  40 
N=
λ 02
.
⇒ 25 =
4 ≈ 9.859 × 10−4 N
⇒ λ = 25 × 4
⇒ λ = 100 m 20. (c) According to Lenz’s law, “An induced current flows in a
direction in such a way that it always opposes the cause that
16. (a) We know that, induced it”.
1
Ue = ε0E 2 …(i) Considering this, it can be concluded that I1 is in the clockwise
2 direction and I 2 is in the anti-clockwise direction and the effective
where, U e = average energy density due to electric field, circuit with the directions of I1 and I 2 can be shown as follows
ε0 = electrical permittivity of free space I1 I2
and E = electric field.
B2
and Um = …(ii) E
2µ 0 R1 R2
where, U m = average energy density due to magnetic
I
field, µ 0 = magnetic permeability of free space I1 I2
and B = magnetic field.
 1 
Also, E = cB Q c =  21. (3) According to the figure given in question, all 3 Ω resistances are
 µ 0 ε0  in parallel combination. So, their equivalent resistance is
B 1 1 1 1
⇒ E= = + +
µ 0ε0 Rparallel 3 3 3
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1 3 24. (15) Since, we know that,

=
Rparallel 3 1 1 1
= Rz 2  2 − 2  …(i)
⇒ Rparallel = 1kΩ λ  n1 n2 

Equivalent circuit where, λ = wavelength of light emitted,

R = Rydberg’s constant,
5 kΩ 1 kΩ Z = atomic number,
n1 = principal quantum number of lower energy level
and n2 = principal quantum number of higher energy level .
21 V 1 kΩ Therefore, for 1st spectral line of Balmer series, n1 = 2 and n2 = 3
= Rz 2  2 − 2 
5 kΩ and1 k Ω resistance are in series to the equivalent of all 3 Ω 1 1 1
resistances. λ1 2 3 
∴ Rnet = 5 + 1 + Rparallel …(i) ⇒
1
= Rz 2  
5
…(ii)
⇒ Rnet = ( 5 + 1 + 1) kΩ = 7 kΩ = 7 × 103 Ω λ1  36 
∴The value of electric current flowing through 5kΩ resistor will be Similarly, for 3rd spectral line, n1 = 2 and n2 = 5
= Rz 2  2 − 2 
V 21 1 1 1
I= = = 3 × 10−3 A
Rnet 7 × 103 λ3 2 5 

= Rz 2 
= 3 mA 1 21 
⇒  …(iii)
Comparing with the given value in the question i.e., x mA, the value λ3  100 
of x = 3. Now, dividing Eq. (iii) by Eq. (ii), we get
Rz 2 
22. (600) Given, 1 21 

Slit width, d = 1mm = 10−3m λ3  100  λ 21 36
= ⇒ 1 = ×
1 2 5  λ 3 100 5
Fringe width, β = 6 mm = 6 × 10−3 m Rz  
λ1  36 
Distance between the screen and the slit, D = 10 m λ1
Wavelength of light used λ = ? ⇒ = 1512
. . × 10−1
= 1512
λ3
Dλ
As, β= Comparing with the given value in the question i.e., x × 10−1, the
d
value of x = 15.
βd
⇒ λ=
D 25. (5) Consider the figure with current in the directions shown below.
6 × 10−3 × 10−3 Rs=35 Ω I1
= = 6 × 10−6 × 10−1 I
10
= 6 × 10−7 m = 600 × 10−9 m I2

= 600 nm 22 V Vz=15 V RL=90 Ω

Comparing with the given value in the question i.e., x nm, the value
of x = 600.
23. (20) Given, M = 20 kg , R = 0. 2 m , Voltage across Rs , Vs = 22 − 15 = 7 V
F = 20 N, ω = 50 rad s−1, Current through Rs , I = s
V
RS
θ = 6. 28 rad (for one revolution).
7 1
We know that, ⇒ I= = A
35 5
Torque = Moment of inertia × Angular acceleration
Current through 90 Ω resistance,
⇒ τ = I ×α
τ F×R V 15 1
⇒ α = = =
2F 1
[Q τ = F × R and I disc = MR2 ] I1 = z = = A
RL 90 6
I MR2 MR 2
1 1 1
2 ∴ Current through Zener diode, I 2 = − = A
2 × 20 5 6 30
⇒ α = = 10 rad / s2
20 × ( 0.2) ∴Power through Zener diode,
In angular terms, third equation of motion, P = VzI 2
1 1
= = 0. 5 W = 5 × 10−1 W
2
ω 2 = ω 0 + 2α∆θ = 15 ×
30 2
⇒ ( 50) 2 = ( 0) 2 + 2 × 10 × ∆θ
Comparing with the given value in question i.e., x × 10−1, the value
⇒ ∆θ =
2500 of x = 5.
20
26. (4) Given, V0 = 250 V, R = 8 Ω , L = 24 mH and C = 60 µF
⇒ ∆θ = 125 rad 2
∆θ 125 Vrms
∴Number of revolution = = ≈ 20 We know that, at resonance power , P =
θ 6. 28 R
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(250 / 2 ) 2  V 250 
⇒ P= QV = 0 = V A
8  rms 2 2 
= (250) 2 /16 70°
62500
= = 3906.25 W ≈ 4 kW
16 P
100 N B
x=4
Comparing with the given value in the question i.e., x kW, the value

3 5°
of x = 4.
55°
27. (0) Consider the figure given in the question and solve it using
Boolean identities. C
A 145°
A A+B
B
A Y=(A+B) (A+B)
Component of force along AC = 100 cos35° N
B
B A⋅B=A+B = 100 × 0.819 N = 819. N ≈ 82 N
Now, put the value of A and B in the output, we get This is the required magnitude of the resolved component along the
Y = ( 0 + 1)( 0 + 1) arm AC.
Compare with given in question, x = 82
Y = 1 ⋅1 = 0
30. (30) We can represent the given situation in figure as
Alternate method
At
We can directly put the given values in the logic circuit given in the A B rest
10√3 ms–1
question and can find its output. Let us consider the given logic
circuit, 10 kg 20 kg
0 0
A 0 Before collision
1 0 y
Y
1 A 10 ms–1
B 1 o
1 0 x
At rest 10 kg
The output is Y = 01 . =0
∴The value of x is 0.
V
28. (5) Given, R = …(i) θ
I
10 kg
where, V = ( 50 ± 2) V
I = (20 ± 02 . )A 20 ms–1
After collision
From Eq. (i)
∆R ∆V ∆I It means linear momentum is conserved along X-axis.
× 100 = × 100 + × 100
R V I According to the law of conservation of linear momentum,
% error in R =  × 100% pi = pf
2 02
.
× 100 +
 50 20 
mAu A + mBuB = mAv A + ( mBvB cosθ )
= [2 × 2 + 02
. × 5]% = mAv A + mB1 vB1 cos90°+ mB 2 vB 2 cosθ
= 5% ⇒10 × 10 3 + 20 × 0 = 10 × 0 + 10 × 10 × 0 +10 × 20 cosθ
Comparing with the given value in the question i.e., x%, the value of ⇒ 10 × 10 3 = 200 cosθ
x = 5.
where, cosθ being the horizontal component i.e., along X-axis
29. (82) If the force P of magnitude 100 N is resolved parallel to the arms
⇒ cosθ = 3 / 2
AB and AC of the frame, the above figure will be represented as
follows ⇒ θ = 30° [Q cos30° = 3 / 2 ]