Top 900 Complete Physics MCQs

Top 900 Complete Physics MCQs
1. A body of mass is moving in a circle of radius with an angular velocity

of . The centripetal force is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Correct Answer : (2)

Explanation : Centripetal force
2. The acceleration of electron in the first orbit of hydrogen atom is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : From
Acceleration,
3. The equivalent capacitance of three capacitors of capacitance and are connected in

parallel is 12 units and product unit. When the capacitors and are
connected in parallel, the equivalent capacitance is 6 units. Then the capacitances are
(1) 2, 3, 7
(2) 1, 5, 2, 5, 8
(3) 1, 5, 6
(4) 4, 2, 6

Explanation : …(i)
…(ii)
…(iii)
From equation (i) and (iii)
…(iv)
From equation (ii) and (iv)
Also
…(v)
On solving (iii) and (v)
4. When cathode-rays strike a metal target of high melting point with a very high velocity, then
which of the following are produced
(1) -rays
(2) -rays
(3) Ultraviolet rays
(4) -waves
5. Chromatic aberration of lens can be corrected by
(1) Reducing its aperature
(2) Proper polishing of its two surfaces

(3) Suitably combining it with another lens
(4) Providing different suitable curvature to its two surfaces
6. A copper voltmeter is connected in series with a heater coil of resistance A steady

current flows in the circuit for twenty minutes and mass of of copper is deposited at the
cathode. If electrochemical equivalent of copper is then heat generated in the
coil is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
Hence heat generated in the coil is
7. A block of mass 15 kg is resting on a rough inclined plane as shown in figure. The block is tied
by a horizontal string which has a tension of 50 N. The coefficient of friction between the
surfaces of contact is ( )
(1) 1/2
(2) 3/4
(3) 2/3
(4) 1/4
Explanation : Figure shows free body diagram of the block
For equilibrium, along the place
…(i)
For equilibrium, in direction perpendicular to inclined plane,
Put in Eq. (i),

(50+15 ) = (15 )
8. The ratio of rotational and translatory kinetic energies of a sphere is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
9. In which orientation the resultant magnetic moment of two magnets, will be zero, if magnetic
moment of each magnets is in the following figures?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : . As magnetic moments are in a closed loop in Fig. (
In Fig. (c)
In Fig. (d)
10. In the circuit shown below, the ac source has voltage volts
with . The amplitude of the current will be nearest to
(1) First clockwise then anticlockwise
(2) In clockwise direction
(3) In anticlockwise direction
(4) First anticlockwise then clockwise

Explanation : A metallic ring is attached with the wall of a room. When the north pole of a
magnet is brought near to it, the induced current in the ring will be
11. An elevator car, whose floor to ceiling distance is equal to 2.7 starts ascending with
constant acceleration of 2 after the start, a bolt begins falling from the ceiling of
the car. The free fall time of the bolt is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
As and lift is moving upward with acceleration
12. Two putty balls of equal mass moving with equal velocity in mutually perpendicular
directions, stick together after collision. If the balls were initially moving with a velocity
of each, the velocity of their combined after collision is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Initial momentum
Final momentum
By conservation of momentum
13. A ray of light passes an equilateral prism such that an angle of incidence is equal to the
angle of emergence and the latter is equal to th the angle of prism. The angle of deviation is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Angle of incidence = angle of emergence,
Ie,
Also, angle of equilateral prism
=
Thus, angle of deviation
=
=(45 +45 -60 )=30
14. A transparent cube of 2.1 m edge contains a small air bubble. Its apparent distance when
viewed through one face of the cube is 0.10 m and when viewed from the opposite face is 0.04
m. The actual distance of the bubble from the second face of the cube is
(1) 0.06 m
(2) 0.17 m
(3) 0.05 m
(4) 0.04 m
Explanation :
15. The current flowing in a step down transformer 220 V to 22 V having impedance 220 is
(1) 1 A
(2) 0.1 A
(3) 2 mA
(4) 0.1 mA
Explanation : A
16. The magnetic susceptibility does not depend upon the temperature in
(1) Ferrite substances

(2) Ferromagnetic substances
(3) Diamagnetic substances

(4) Paramagnetic substances
17. In isothermic process, which statement is wrong
(1) Temperature is constant

(2) Internal energy is constant
(3) No exchange of energy

(4) [a] and [b] are correct

Explanation : In isothermal process, exchange of energy takes place between system and
surrounding to maintain the system temperature constant
18. (1) Centre of gravity (C. G.) of a body is the point at which the weight of the body acts
(2) Centre of mass coincides with the centre of gravity if the earth is assumed to have infinitely
large radius
(3) To evaluate the gravitational field intensity due to any body at an external point, the centre
mass of the body can be considered to be concentrated at its C.G.
(4) The radius of gyration of any body rotating about an axis is the length of the perpendicular
dropped from the C.G. of the body to the axis
Which one of the following pairs of statements is correct
(1) (4) and (1)

(2) (1) and (2)
(3) (2) and (3)
(4) (3) and (4)

19. A beam of protons is moving parallel to a beam of electrons. Both the beams will tend to
(1) Repel each other

(2) Come closer
(3) Move more apart
(4) Either [b] or [c]

Explanation : Current corresponding to the beams of protons and electrons are in opposite
direction. Therefore, both will experience a force of repultion and therefore move more apart.
20. A wire has length 1 m and cross-sectional area 1 The work

required to increase the length by 2 mm is
(1) 0.4 J
(2) 4 J
(3) 40 J
(4) 400 J
Explanation : Work done =
=4
21. The distance between a proton and electron both having a charge of a
hydrogen atom is The value of intensity of electric field produced on electron due
to proton will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
22. When a hydrogen atom is bombared, the atom is excited to then state. The energy
released, when the atom goes from state to the ground state is
(1) 1.275 eV
(2) 12.75 eV
(3) 5 eV
(4) 8 eV

Explanation : Energy released
23. A mass is suspended from the two coupled springs connected in series. The force
constant for springs are and The time period of the suspended mass will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : In series so time period
24. A capacitor having a capacity of 2 pF. Electric field across the capacitor is changing with a
value of . The displacement current is
(1) 2 A
(2) 4 A
(3) 6 A
(4) 10 A
Explanation :
25. The following figure shows a logic gate circuit with two inputs A and B and the output C. The
voltage waveforms of A, B and C are as shown below
The logic circuit gate is
(1) AND gate

(2) NAND gate
(3) NOR gate
(4) OR gate

Explanation : From truth table it is clear that output is high if at least one input is low. The
Boolean expression which satisfies the output of this logic gate is which is for AND
gate.
26. A battery having e.m.f. and internal resistance is connected with a resistance
of then the voltage at the terminals of battery is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
27. Forces of 100 N each are applied in opposite directions on the upper and lower faces of a
cube of side 20 cm. The upper face is shifted parallel to itself by 0.25 cm. If the side of the cube
were 10 cm, then the displacement would be
(1) 0.25 cm
(2) 0.5 cm
(3) 0.75 cm
(4) 1 cm
Explanation :
If is halved, then is doubled.
28. A force of , making an angle with the horizontal, acting on an object displaces it
by along the horizontal direction. If the object gains kinetic energy of , the horizontal
component of the force is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Work done on the body = K.E. gained by the body
29. A gramophone record is revolving with an angular velocity . A coin is placed at a

distance from the centre of the record. The static coefficient of friction is . The coin will
revolve with the record if
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Here friction force provides centripetal force so
but
So
30. A body is thrown with a velocity of making an angle of with the horizontal. It will
hit the ground after a time
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
31. Select the incorrect statements from the following

S1 : Average velocity is path length divided by time interval
S2 : In general, speed is greater than the magnitude of the velocity
S3 : A particle moving in a given direction with a non-zero velocity can have zero speed
S4 : The magnitude of average velocity is the average speed
(1) S2 and S3
(2) S1 and S4
(3) S1, S3 and S4
(4) All four statements
Explanation : Average velocity

A particle moving in a given direction with non-zero velocity cannot have zero speed.
In general, average speed is not equal to magnitude of average velocity. However, it can be so if
the motion is along a straight line without change in direction
32. The effective capacitance between points is

(1) 9
(2) 3
(3) 6
(4) 1
Explanation :
Here, all the three capacitors are connected in parallel. Therefore, equivalent capacitance
between points is
.
33. The curve drawn between velocity and frequency of a photon in vacuum will be
(1) Straight line parallel to frequency axis

(2) Straight line parallel to velocity axis
(3) Straight line passing through origin and making an angle of with frequency axis
(4) Hyperbola

Explanation : Velocity of photon in vacuum is constant for all frequencies
34. Which physical quantities have the same dimension
(1) Couple of force and work

(2) Force and power
(3) Latent heat and specific heat

(4) Work and power

Explanation : Couple of force =
Work
35. When a ceiling fan is switched off, its angular velocity falls to half while it makes 36
rotations. How many rotations will it make before coming to rest?
(1) 24
(2) 36
(3) 18
(4) 12

Explanation : From third equation of angular motion,
or
or
or …(i)
According to question again applying the third equation of angular motion
or
But cycle
So,
36. If energy, gravitational constant, impulse and mass, the dimensions
of are same as that of
(1) Time
(2) Mass
(3) Length
(4) Force

Explanation :
37. A man does a given amount of work in 10 s. Another man does the same amount of work in
20 s. The ratio of the output power of first man to the second man is
(1) 1
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these

Explanation : Given ,
power
or
38. The proton is energy 1 MeV describes a circular path in plane at right angles to a uniform
magnetic field of The mass of the proton is The cyclotron
frequency of the proton is very nearly equal to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Cyclotron frequency is given by
39. The frequency for which a capacitor has a reactance of is given by
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
40. Ionization potential of hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV. Hydrogen atoms in the ground state are
exicted by monochromatic radiation of photon energy 12.1 eV. The spectral lines emitted by
hydrogen atom according to Bohr’s theory will be
(1) One
(2) Two
(3) Three
(4) Four

Explanation : Total energy of electron in excited state which
corresponds to third orbit. The possible spectral lines are when electron jumps from orbit 3rd
to 2nd; 3rd to 1st and 2nd to 1st
41. The truth table shown in figure is for
A0011
B 0101
Y1001
(1) XOR
(2) AND
(3) XNOR
(4) OR

Explanation : For ‘XNOR’ gate
42. In thermal equilibrium, the average velocity of gas molecules is

(1) Proportional to
(2) Proportional to
(3) Proportional to
(4) Zero
Explanation :
43. Keeping dissimilar poles of two magnets of equal pole strength and length same side, their
time period will be
(1) Zero
(2) One second
(3) Infinity
(4) Any value
Explanation :
Here
44. The rms value of the electric field of the light coming from the sun is 720 NC-1. The average
total energy density of the Electromagnetic Wave is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Total average energy
45. A square of side has charge at its centre and charge q at one of the corners. The work
required to be done in moving the charge q from the corner to the diagonally opposite corner is
(1) Zero
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The potential due to charge at distance is given by
If be the work done in moving the charge from then the potential difference is
given by
Both work (W) and charge (q) are scalar quantities hence potential difference will also
be a scalar quantity.
Here,
Since, is same for both,

46. In an L-C-R series AC circuit the voltage across L, C and R is 10 V each. If the inductor is short
circuited, the voltage across the capacitor would become
(1) 10 V
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Circuit is resonant.
Hence supply voltage equals
Also,
As the voltage drops are equals across them when L is shortened
or
47. Kinetic energy of emitted cathode rays is dependent on
(1) Only voltage

(2) Only work function
(3) Both [a] and [b]

(4) It does not depend upon any physical quantity

Explanation : Higher the voltage, higher is the Higher the work function, smaller is the
48. The acceleration of a body due to the attraction of the earth (radius ) at a distance from
the surface of the earth is ( = acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the earth)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
49. A volume and pressure diagram was obtained from state 1 to state 2 when a given
mass of a gas is subjected to temperature changes. During this process the gas is
(1) Heated continuously

(2) Cooled continuously
(3) Heated in the beginning and cooled towards the end

(4) Cooled in the beginning and heated towards the end

Explanation :
Draw two isothermals one passing through points 1 and 2 the other through mid point of
straight line joining 1 and 2
at point 1 temperature is and that at mid point is and then at point 2 again it is
The gas is first heated and then cooled towards end
50. Energy conversion in a photoelectric cell takes place form
(1) Chemical to electrical

(2) Magnetic to electrical
(3) Optical to electrical

(4) Mechanical to electrical
51. Two parallel infinite line charges and are placed with a separation distance in free
space. The net electric field exactly mid-way between the two line charges is
(1) Zero
(2)
(3)
(4)
52. Two bodies of identical mass are moving with constant velocity but in the opposite
directions and stick to each other, the velocity of the compound body after collision is
(1)
(2)
(3) Zero
(4)

Explanation :
53. Water falls from a height of 500 m. What is the rise in temperature of water at the bottom if
whole energy is used up in heating water?
(1) 0.96
(2) 1.02
(3) 1.16
(4) 0.23
Explanation : Heat absorbed by water = Heat produced
54. An automobile weighing 1200 kg climbs up a hill that rises 1 m in 20 s. Neglecting frictional
effects. The minimum power developed by the engine is 9000 W. If , then the
velocity of the automobile is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Minimum force so, minimum power is given by
or
or
55. A wire in the form of a circular loop of one turn carrying a current produces a magnetic
field at the centre. If the same wire is looped into a coil of two turns and carries the same
current, the new value of magnetic induction at the centre is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Magnetic field at the centre of a current carrying loop is given by
Here, no. of turns in loop
For
…(i)
When turns and radius
or …(ii)
Now, from Eqs. (i) and (ii)
Hence,
56. In the following diagram the work done in moving a point charge from point to
point and is respectively as and then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : According to the figure, there is no other charge. A single charge when moved in
a space of no field, does not experience any force. No work is done
57. The height of a TV antenna is 200 m. The population density is . Find the
population benefited
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : ;
Population converted population density
58. When a spring is stretched by a distance , it exerts a force, given by .

The work done, when the spring is stretched from to is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
Work done,
59. On which principle does sonometer works?
(1) Hooke’s law

(2) Elasticity
(3) Resonance
(4) Newton’s law

Explanation : Sonometer works on the principle of resonance. At resonance the wire of
sonometer vibrate with maximum amplitude.
60. The pendulum bob has a speed of at its lowest position. The pendulum is 0.5 m
long. The speed of the bob, when the length makes an angle of to the vertical will
be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : KE at the lowest position =
When the length makes an angle to the vertical, the bob of the pendulum will have
both KE and PE. If is the velocity of bob at this position and is the height of the bob w.r.t. ,
then total energy of the bob
But
According to law of conservation of energy

61. A 100 turns coil shown in figure carries a current of in a magnetic
field . The torque acting on the coil is
(1) 0.32 tending to rotated the side out of the page
(2) 0.32 tending to rotated the side into the page
(3) 0.0032 tending to rotated the side out of the page
(4) 0.0032 tending to rotated the side into the page

Explanation :
Direction can be found by Fleming’s left hand rule
62. An n-p-n transistor power amplifier in CE configuration gives
(1) Voltage amplification only
(2) Currents amplification only
(3) Both current and voltage amplifications
(4) Only power gain of unity
63. A particle moving in a magnetic field increases its velocity then its radius of the circle
(1) Decreases
(2) Increases
(3) Remains the same
(4) Becomes half

Explanation : For motion of a charged particle in a magnetic field, we have
64. Dimensions of charge are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Charge
65. A particle of mass moving with velocity makes an elastic one dimensional collision with
a stationary particle of mass . They are in contact for a very short time . Their force of
interaction increases from zero to linearly in time , and decreases linearly to zero in
further time . The magnitude of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these

Explanation : In one dimensional elastic collision when two particles of same mass colloid with
each other their velocity are interchange
change in momentum of particle
But impulse = change in momentum
66. In a stationary wave all the particles
(1) On either side of a node vibrate in same phase
(2) In the region between two nodes vibrate in same phase
(3) In the region between two antinodes vibrate in same phase
(4) Of the medium vibrate in same phase

Explanation : In stationary wave all the particles in one particular segment ( between two
nodes) vibrates in the same phase
67. The decrease in the potential energy of a ball of mass which falls from a height
of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these

Explanation :
68. A wavelength is produced in air and it travels at a speed of It will be an
(1) Audible wave

(2) Infrasonic wave
(3) Ultrasonic wave
(4) None of the above
Explanation :
Wave is ultrasonic
69. Magnification at least distance of distinct vision of a simple microscope having its focal
length 5 cm is
(1) 2
(2) 4
(3) 5
(4) 6

Explanation : If final image is formed at least distance of distinct vision, magnification
Or magnification
70. When a certain circuit consisting of a constant e.m.f. an inductance and a

resistance is closed, the current in it increases with time according to curve 1
After one parameter is changed, the increase in current follows curve
2 when the circuit is closed second time. Which parameter was changed and in
what direction
(1) is increased
(2) is decreased
(3) is increased
(4) is decreased
Explanation : slope of graph; slope of graph (2) < slope of graph (1)
so Also
71. A plumb line is suspended from a ceiling of a car moving with horizontal acceleration of .
What will be the angle of inclination with vertical?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let the angle from the vertical be . The diagram showing the different forces is
given
72. Which one of the following statements is true for the speed and the acceleration of a
particle executing simple harmonic motion
(1) When is maximum, is maximum

(2) Value of is zero, whatever may be the value of
(3) When is zero, is zero

(4) When is maximum, is zero

Explanation : In S.H.M. and when
and
73. A coil of and area is placed in a magnetic field .

The normal to the plane of the coil makes an angle of with the direction of the magnetic
field. The magnetic flux linked with the coil is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
74. For a particle in uniform circular motion the acceleration a at a point on the circle of
the radius R is (here is measured from the axis)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : For a particle in uniform circular motion
75. A long, straight wire is turned into a loop of radius (see figure). If a current of 8
amperes is passed through the lop, then the value of the magnetic field and its direction as the
centre of the loop shall be close to
(1) Newton/(amp-meter), upward
(3) Newton/(amp-meter), downward

Explanation : at the centre of a coil carrying a current, is
[upward]
due to wire [downward]

Given
Magnetic field at centre ,
(upwar [downward]
76. The phase difference between two points separated by 0.8 m in a wave of frequency 120 Hz
is . The wave velocity is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Here ,
.
From
77. How much heat energy is gained when of water at is brought to its boiling point
(specific heat of water )
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
78. If a body loses half of its velocity on penetrating 3 cm in a wooden block, then how much
will it penetrate more before coming to rest?
(1) 1 cm
(2) 2 cm
(3) 3 cm
(4) 4 cm

Explanation : Let initial velocity of body at point is is 3 cm.
From
Let on penetrating 3 cm in a wooden block, the body moves distance form

So, for
79. One mole of an ideal gas having initial volumeV, pressure 2p and temperature T undergoes
a cyclic process ABCDA as shown below.
The net work done in the complete cycle is
(1) Zero
(2)
(3) RT In 2
(4)

Explanation : Work done
At constant pressure
At constant temperature
Net work done in the complete cycle is
80. A hot liquids is filled in a container and kept in a room of temperature of . The liquid
emits heat at the rate of . When its temp. is . When the temperature of the liquid
becomes , the rate of heat loss in is
(1) 160
(2) 140
(3) 80
(4) 60
81. Two spherical vessel of equal volume, are connected by a narrow tube. The apparatus
contains an ideal gas at one atmosphere and Now if one vessel is immersed in a bath of
constant temperature and the other in a bath of constant temperature Then the
common pressure will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
82. The amplitude of a damped oscillator becomes rd in 2 s. If its amplitude after 6 s
is times the original amplitude, the value of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : We have
In this case after 6 s amplitude becames times.
83. Solar energy is mainly cause due to
(1) Fission of uranium present in the sun
(2) Fusion of protons during synthesis of heavier elements
(3) Gravitational contraction
(4) Burning of hydrogen in the oxygen
84. A body starts from rest, with uniform acceleration. If its velocity after seconds is then its
displacement in the last two seconds is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
Now, distance travelled in . and
distance travelled in
=
85. If the earth did not have atmosphere, its surface temperature on a day time would be
(1) Higher
(2) Lower
(3) Same as now
(4) Not sure
86. Two boys of masses 10 kg and 8 kg are moving along a vertical rope, the former climbing up
with acceleration of 2 . 2 while later coming down with uniform velocity of 2 . Then
tension in rope at fixed support will be(Take )
(1) 200 N
(2) 120 N
(3) 180 N
(4) 160 N

Explanation : Since, moves with constant velocity
N
Since, boy of mass moves with acceleration in upward direction
N
87. The waves relevant to telecommunications are
(1) Visible light

(2) Infrared
(3) Ultraviolet
(4) Microwave

Explanation : The critical frequency of sky wave undergoing reflection from a layer of
ionosphere is
Where is electron density per
88. Which is having minimum wavelength?
(1) X-rays
(3) -rays
(4) Cosmic rays
Explanation : minimum the wavelength, the maximum the energy of a ray. Therefore
rays have minimum wave length
89. A geo-synchronous satellite is
(1) Located at a height of 34860 km to ensure global coverage
(2) appears stationary over a place on earth's magnetic pole
(3) not really stationary, but orbits the earth within 24 h
(4) Always at a fixed location in state and simply spins about its own axis
90. The masses of and respectively are connected by a massless spring as shown in
figure. A force of acts on the mass. At the instant shown, the mass has
acceleration . What is the acceleration of mass
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Zero

Explanation : As the mass of has acceleration therefore it apply force on
mass in a backward direction
Net forward force on mass
Acceleration
91. The following four wires of length L and radius r are made of the same material. Which of
these will have the largest extension, when the same tension is applied?
(1) L = 400 cm, r = 0.8 mm
(2) L = 300 cm, r = 0.6 mm
(3) L = 200 cm, r = 0.4 mm

(4) L = 100 cm, r = 0.2 mm
Explanation :
Option (has the largest extension when the same tension is applied.
92. The maximum distance upto which TV transmission from a TV tower of height can be
received is proportional to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
93. The ratio of the radii of gyration of a circular disc to that of a circular ring, each of same
mass and radius, around their respective axes is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Radius of gyration of circular disc

Radius of gyration of circular ring
Ratio
94. The average value of electric energy density in an Electromagnetic Waves is (E0 is peak value)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Electric energy density
95. Capacitance of a capacitor made by a thin metal foil is F. If the foil is folded with paper of
thickness 0.15 mm, dielectric constant of paper is 2.5 and width of paper is 400 mm, the length
of foil will be
(1) 0.34 m
(2) 1.33 m
(3) 13.4 m
(4) 33.9 m
Explanation : If length of the foil is them
96. A current carrying circular wire of radius is placed in a magnetic field perpendicular
to its plane. The tension along the circumference of wire is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : For small element proton
97. In satellite communication, the communication satellite;

(1) Acts as a reflector for a beam of modulated microwave from transmitter sent directly
towards it
(2) Acts as a repeater for a signal reaching there, without any change in frequency
(3) Receives the coming modulated microwave signal, amplifies it and returns it to earth at a
different frequency

Explanation : A communication satellite receives the coming modulated microwave signal,
amplifies it and return it to earth at a different frequency
98. Supposing the distance between the atoms of a diatomic gas to be constant, its specific heat
at constant volume per mole (gram mole) is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
For diatomic gas
99. Figure shows three spherical and equipotential surfaces A, B and C round a point charge q.
The potential difference . If and be the distance between them. Then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Potential difference between two equipotential surfaces A and B.
Or
Or
Similarly,
Since,
therefore
100. The specific heat of an ideal gas is
(1) Proportional to
(2) Proportional to
(3) Proportional to
(4) Independent of
Explanation : According to the equilibrium theorem, the molar heat capacities should be
independent of temperature. However, variations in and are observed as the
temperature changes. At very high temperatures, vibrations are also important and that affects
the values of and for diatomic and polyatomic gases. Here in this question according to
given information (may be correct answer
101. It is seen that in proper ventilation of building, windows must be opened near the bottom
and the top of the walls, so as to let pass
(1) In hot near the roof and cool air out near the bottom
(2) Out hot air near the roof
(3) In cool air near the bottom and hot air our near the roof
(4) In more air

Explanation : Moist and hot air being lighter rises up and leaves the room throught the
ventilator near the roof and fresh air rushes into the room throught the doors.
102. A double convex lens, lens made of a material of refractive index , is placed inside two
liquids or refractive indices and , as shown. . A wide, parallel beam of light is
incident on the lens from the left. The lens will give rise to
(1) A single convergent beam

(2) Two different convergent beams
(3) Two different divergent beams

(4) A convergent and a divergent beam

Explanation : As the upper half of the lens will become diverging
As , the lower half of the lens will become converging
103. 100 g of water is heated from Ignoring the slight expansion of the water, the
change in its internal energy is
(Specific heat of water is 4184 J/kg/K)
(1) 8.4 kJ
(2) 84 kJ
(3) 2.1 kJ
(4) 4.2 kJ

Explanation : As work done=0
=84 kJ
104. Pressure versus temperature graph of an ideal gas at constant volume of an ideal gas is
shown by the straight line Now mass of the gas is doubled and the volume is halved, then
the corresponding pressure versus temperature graph will be shown by the line
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these

Explanation :
So, at constant volume pressure-versus temperature graph is a straight line passing through
origin with slope As the mass is doubled and volume is halved slope becomes four times.
Therefore, pressure versus temperature graph will be shown by the line
105. A radar sends the waves towards a distant object and receives the signal reflected by
object. These waves are
(1) Sound waves

(2) Light waves
(3) Radio waves
(4) Micro waves

Explanation : Now a days microwaves are used to locate the flying objects by radar
106. Velocity of Electromagnetic Waves in a medium depends upon
(1) Thermal properties of medium
(2) Mechanical and electrical properties of medium
(3) electrical and magnetic properties of the medium
(4) Mechanical and magnetic properties of the medium
107. The valency of the impurity atom that is to be added to germanium crystal so as to make it
a -type semiconductor, is
(1) 6
(2) 5
(3) 4
(4) 3
108. If orbital velocity of planet is given by , then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
109. What is the angle of incidence for an equilateral prism of refractive index so that the ray
is parallel to the base inside the prism?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Either
Explanation :
Or
Or
110. When an aeroplane attains a speed higher than the velocity of sound in air, a loud bang is
heard. This is because
(1) It explodes
(2) It produces a shock wave which is received as the bang
(3) Its wings vibrate so violently that the bang is heard
(4) The normal engine noises undergo a Doppler shift to generate the bang
111. A body of mass 10 kg is moving on a horizontal surface by applying a force of 10 N in

forward direction. If body moves with constant velocity, the work done by force of fiction for a
displacement of 2m is
(1)
(2) 10 J
(3) 20 J
(4)

Explanation : Since body moves with constant velocity, so. Net force on the body is zero.
Here,
112. Hysteresis loss is minimized by using
(1) Alloy of steel

(2) Shell type of core
(3) Thick wire which has low resistance

(4) Mu metal

Explanation : Hysteresis loss is minimised by using Mu metal.
113. The half life of a radioactive isotope is 50 years. It decays to another element which is
stable. The two elements and were found to be in the ratio of 1:16 in a sample of a given
rock. The age of the rock was estimated to be
(1) 100 years

(2) 150 years
(3) 200 years
(4) 250 years
Explanation : After second fractional amount of left is or
114. A particle undergoes uniform circular motion. About which point on the plane of the circle,
will the angular momentum of the particle remain conserved?
(1) center of the circle

(2) on the circumference of the circle
(3) inside the circle

(4) outside the circle

Explanation : In uniform circular motion the only force acting on the particle is centripetal
(towards centr. Torque of this force about the centre is zero. Hence angular momentum about
centre remains conserved.
115. When two ends of a rod wrapped with cotton are maintained at different temperatures
and after same time every point of the rod attains a constant temperature, then
(1) Conduction of heat at different points of the rod stops because the temperature is not
increasing
(2) Rod is bad conductor of heat
(3) Heat is being radiated from each point of the rod
(4) Each point of the rod is giving heat to its neighbour at the same rate at which it is receiving
heat

Explanation : Because steady state has been reached
116. An engine pumps water through a hose pipe. Water passes through the pipe and leaves it
with a velocity of 2 m/s. The mass per unit length of water in the pipe is 100 kg/m. What is the
power of the engine
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Power
117. A wire of area of cross-section is increased in length by 0.1%. The tension

produced is . The Young’s modulus of wire is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
118. A metallic ring of radius r and cross-sectional area A is fitted into a wooden circular disc of
radius R(R>r). If the Young’s modulus of the material of the ring is Y , the force with which the
metal ring expands is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Young’s modulus Y
Force F
119. At the centre of a circular coil of radius 5 cm carrying current, magnetic field due to earth
is What should be the current flowing through the coil so that it annuals the
earth’s magnetic field?
(1) 40 A
(2) 4 A
(3) 0.4 A
(4) 0.2 A

Explanation : Magnetic field at the centre of a coil of radius carrying current is
Given,
120. Imagine a light plant revolving around a very massive star in circular orbit of radius with a
period of revolution . If the gravitational force of attraction between the planet and the star is
proportional to . Then the correct relation is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Since, gravitation provides centripetal force
So that
121. In the given network, the value of , so that an equivalent capacitance

between and is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
or
122. Which of the following gates will have an output of 1
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : For ‘NAND’ gate (option , output
123. A convex lens of focal length 30 cm produces 5 times magnified real image of an object.
What is the object distance?
(1) 36 cm
(2) 25 cm
(3) 30 cm
(4) 150 cm
Explanation :
124. Light of wavelength 4000 is incident on a metal plate whose work function is 2 eV. The
maximum KE of the emitted photoelectron would be
(1) 0.5 eV
(2) 1.1 eV
(3) 1.5 eV
(4) 2.0 eV
Explanation : Maximum KE
125. A satellite of mass is placed at a distance from the centre of earth (mass . The
mechanical energy of the satellite is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
126. Calculate the work done, if a wire is loaded by weight and the increase in length is
(1)
(2) Zero
(3)
(4)
127. A particle of mass is executing oscillations about the origin on the -axis. Its potential
energy is where is a positive constant. If the amplitude of oscillation is then its
time period is
(1) Proportional to
(2) Independent to
(3) Proportional to
(4) Proportional to
Also, for SHM and
acceleration
…(ii)
From equation (i) & (ii) we get
128. Four wires of the same material are stretched by the same load. Which one of them will
elongate most if their dimensions are as follows
(1) L = 100 cm, r = 1mm

(2) L = 200 cm, r = 3mm
(3) L = 300 cm, r = 3mm

(4) L = 400 cm, r = 4mm
Explanation :
Because, wires of the same material are stretched by the same load. So, F and Y will be
constant.
We can see that, L=100 cm and r = 1mm will elongate most.
129. If density of earth increased 4 times and its radius become half of what it is, our weight will
(1) Be four times its present value

(2) Be doubled
(3) Remain same

(4) Be halved

Explanation :
130. The centripetal acceleration of a body moving in a circle of radius 100 m with a time period
of 2 s will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Centripetal acceleration,
131. In ac circuit of capacitance the current from potential is
(1) Forward
(2) Backward
(3) Both are in the same phase

(4) None of these
132. If in a resonance tube a oil of density higher than that water is used then at the resonance
frequency would
(1) Increase
(2) Decrease
(3) Slightly increase
(4) Remain same

Explanation : In a resonance tube, water works as a reflector and the resonance frequency is
independent of the substance (liquiwhich is filled in the tube.
133. A bomb of mass at rest explodes into two fragments of masses and . The total
energy released in the explosion is . If and represent the energies carried by
masses and respectively, then which of the following is correct?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
134. A car accelerates from rest at a constant rate for some time, after which it decelerates at
a constant rate and comes to rest. If the total time elapsed is then the maximum velocity
acquired by the car is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let the car accelerate at rate for time then maximum velocity attained,
Now, the car decelerates at a rate for time and finally comes to rest. Then,
135. The correct order of ionizing capacity of and rays is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Ionizing property depends upon the charge and mass
136. The equation of progressive wave is , where x and y are in metre and
t is in second. The velocity of propagation of the wave is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Velocity of propagation
137. Water of volume 2 L in a container is heated with a coil of 1 kW at 27 . The lid of the
container is open and energy dissipates at rate of 160 . In how much time temperature will
rise from 27 to 77 [Given specific heat of water is 4.2 kJ ]
(1) 8 min 20 s
(2) 6 min 2 s
(3) 7 min
(4) 14 min

Explanation : Energy gained by water (in 1 s)
= Energy supplied energy lost
= (1000 J-160 J)=840 J
Total heat required to raise the temperature of water from 27 . Hence, the
required time,
= 8 min 20 s.
138. There are two electric bulbs of and Which one will be brighter when first
connected in series and then in parallel
(1) in series and in parallel
(2) in series and in parallel
(3) both in series and parallel will be uniform
(4) both in series and parallel will be uniform
Explanation : Resistance of bulb is times than In
series, and in parallel, So in series and in parallel will glow brighter
139. Out of the following electromagnetic radiation, which has the shortest wavelength?
(1) Radiowaves
(2) Infrared
(3) Ultraviolet
(4) X-rays

Explanation : The -rays ahs the shortest wavelength among the following radiations
140. The points resembling equal potentials are
(1) P and
(2) S and
(3) S and R
(4) P and R

Explanation : The points S and R are inside the uniform electric field, so these will be at equal
potential.
141. An electron is accelerated through a potential difference of volt. The speed of electrons
will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : If is the velocity attained by electron, then
v=
142. A uniformly charged thin spherical shell of radius carries uniform surface charge density
of per unit area. It is made of two hemispherical shells, held together by pressing them with
force (see figure). is proportional to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Electrostatic repulsive force;
143. Fading is the variation in the strength of a signal at a receiver due to
(1) Interference of waves

(2) Diffraction of waves
(3) Polarisation of waves

(4) None of these
144. A cylindrical tube containing air is open at both ends. If the shortest length of the tube for
resonance with a given fork is 2 cm, the next shortest length for resonance with the same fork
will be
(1) 60 cm
(2) 40 cm
(3) 90 cm
(4) 80 cm

Explanation : As the tube is open at both ends, therefore, next shortest length for
resonance .
145. The far point of a myopia eye is at . For removing this defect, the power of lens
required will be
(1) 40
(2)
(3)
(4) 0.25

Explanation : For myopic eye (defected far point)
146. Magnetic field induction at the centre of a square loop of side ‘ ’ carrying current as
shown in figure is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Zero

Explanation : and and are in the opposite direction pairs. They are so situated
that currents of each pair produce equal and opposite magnetic fields at the centre of the
loop. Hence, the resultant magnetic field induction at the centre of the loop is zero
147. The first member of the Balmer’s series of the hydrogen has a wavelength , the
wavelength of the second member of its series is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these

Explanation : The wavelength of series for is given by
=
were is Rydberg’s constant.
For Balmer series =3 gives the first member of series and =4 gives the second member of
series. Hence,
=
= …(i)
= …(ii)
148. If a body is executing simple harmonic motion then
(1) At extreme positions, the total energy is zero
(2) At equilibrium position, the total energy is in the form of potential energy
(3) At equilibrium position, the total energy is in the form of kinetic energy
(4) At extreme position, the total energy is infinite

Explanation : At equilibrium position, potential energy of the body is zero. So, the total energy
at equilibrium position is completely kinetic energy.
149. The root mean square value of the alternating current is equal to
(1) Twice the peak value

(2) Half the peak value
(3) times the peak value

(4) Equal to the peak value

150. A bullet of mass 5 g is shot from a gun of mass 5 kg. The muzzle velocity of the bullet
is . The recoil velocity of the gun is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Data is insufficient

Explanation : Let be mass of bullet and gun and be their initial velocities and
and be their final velocities. From law of conservation of momentum.
kg
151. Time period of a simple pendulum of length and time period of a uniform rod of
the same length pivoted about one end and oscillating in a vertical plane is . Amplitude of
oscillations in both the cases is small. Then is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Time period of simple pendulum is given by
and time period of uniform rod in given position is given by
Here, inertia factor=moment of inertia of rod at one end
Spring factor=restoring torque per unit angular displacement
(if is small)
152. The magnetic field between the plate of a capacitor when is given by
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Zero

Explanation : Consider a loop of radius between the two circular plates, placed
coaxially with them. The area of the loop =
By symmetry magnetic field is equal in magnetic at all points on the loop. If is the
displacement current crossing the loop and is the total displacement current between
plates . Using Ampere Maxwell’ law we have,
or
153. To get three images of a single object, one should have two plane mirrors at an angel of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
154. Two similar coils of radius are lying concentrically with their planes at right angles to each
other. The currents flowing in them are and , respectively. The resultant magnetic field
induction at the centre will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
155. Two simple harmonic motions are represented
by and The resultant amplitude is
(1) 7
(2) 1
(3) 5
(4)
Explanation :
The phase difference both are along the same line
The resultant amplitude is 7 units

156. Electric potential at the centre of a charged hollow metal sphere is
(1) Zero
(2) Twice as that on the surface
(3) Half of that on the surface

(4) Same as that on the surface

Explanation : Electric potential of charged spherical shell
∴ Electric potential at centre=Electric potential on the surface.
157. A straight conductor carrying current If the magnetic field at a distance is 0.4 T, then
magnetic field at a distance will be
(1) 0.4 T
(2) 0.1 T
(3) 0.8 T
(4) 0.2 T
Explanation :
or
or
158. In an -circuit time constant is that time in which current grows from zero to the value
(where is the steady state current)
(1)
(2)
(3) 0.37
(4)

Explanation : Current at any instant of time after closing an - circuit is given
by
Time constant
of
159. If the curves of two samples of P and Q of iron are as shown below, then which one
of the following statements is correct?
(1) Both P and Q are suitable for making permanent magnet
(2) P is suitable for making permanent magnet and Q for making electromagnet
(3) P is suitable for making electromagnet and Q is suitable for permanent magnet
(4) Both P and Q are suitable for making electromagnets

Explanation : For permanent magnet we prefer a material with high retentivity (so as to make
a stronger magnet) and high coercivity (so that magnetization may not be wiped out easily). For
electromagnet we prefer high saturated magnetism, low coercivity and least possible area of
hysteresis loop so that electromagnet develops high magnetization, is easily demagnetized and
energy loss in a magnetization cycle is least. Therefore, P is suitable for making permanent
magnet and Q for making electromagnet.
160. A ball of mass 1 kg hangs in equilibrium from two strings and as shown in figure.
What are the tensions in strings and (Take )
(1) 5 N, zero
(2) Zero, N
(3) 5 N, 5 N
(4) 5 N, 5 N

Explanation : Various forces acting on the ball are as shown in figure. The three concurrent
forces are in equilibrium. Using Lami’s theorem
and N
161. When the wave of hydrogen atom comes from infinity into the first orbit then the value of
wave number is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these
Explanation : Wave number and
162. Calculate the phase velocity of electromagnetic wave having electron density and
frequency of D-layer, electron kHz
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
Phase velocity,
163. If the mean free path of atoms is doubled then the pressure of gas will become
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Mean free path If is doubled then becomes half
164. When an aeroplane attains a speed higher than the velocity of sound in air, a loud bang is
heard. This is because
(1) It explodes
(2) It produces a shock wave which is received as the bang
(3) Its wings vibrate so violently that the bang is heard
(4) The normal engine noises undergo a Doppler shift to generate the bang
165. A transistor conducts when
(1) Both collector and emitter are positive with respect to the base
(2) Collector is positive and emitter is negative with respect to the base
(3) Collector is positive and emitter is at same potential as the base
(4) Both collector and emitter are negative with respect to the base
Explanation :
166. In a circuit having and in series. The resonance

frequency in per second is
(1) 700
(2) 600
(3) 500
(4) 500

Explanation : Resonance frequency in is
167. A beam of monochromatic blue light of wavelength in air travels in water

. Its wavelength in water will be
(1) 2800
(2) 5600
(3) 3150
(4) 4000
Explanation :
168. The Electromagnetic theory of light failed to explain
(1) Photoelectric effect

(2) Polarization
(3) Diffraction
(4) Interference

Explanation : The electromagnetic theory of light failed to explain photoelectric effect.
169. The length of a conductor is doubled and its radius is halved, its specific resistance is
(1) Unchanged
(2) Halved
(3) Doubled
(4) Quadrupled

Explanation : Specific resistance is independent of dimensions of conductor but depends on
nature of conductor.
170. If and represent the permittivity and permeability of vacuum and and represent
the permittivity and permeability of medium, then refractive index of the medium is given by
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
171. The motion of a particle executing S.H.M. is given by where is
in and time is in seconds. The time period is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
172. A satellite moves in elliptical orbit about a planet. The maximum and minimum velocities
of satellites are and respectively. What is the minimum distance of
satellite from planet, if maximum distance is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : If no external torque acts on a system, then angular momentum of the system
does not change.
173. A disc of mass 2 kg and radius 0.2 m is rotating with angular velocity 30 . What is
angular velocity, if a mass of 0.25 kg is put on periphery of the disc?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : If no external torque acts on a system of particle then angular momentum of the
system remains constant, that is,
constant
…(i)
Here, kg, 0.25 kg, 0.2m.
Hence, we get after putting the given values in Eq. (i)
174. The velocity of water waves may depend upon their wavelength , the density of
water and the acceleration due to gravity . The method of dimensions gives the relation
between these quantities as
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let . Now by submitting the dimensions of each quantities and
equating the powers of and
175. Consider telecommunication through optical fibres. Which of the following statements is
no true?
(1) Optical fibres can be of graded refractive index
(2) Optical fibres are subjected to electro-magnetic interference from outside
(3) Optical fibres have extremely low transmission loss
(4) Optical fibres may have homogeneous core with a suitable cladding

Explanation : Some of the characteristics of an optical fibre are as follows.
(i) This works on the principle of total internal reflection.
(ii) It consists of core made up of glass/silica/plastic with refractive index which is
surrounded by a glass or plastic cladding with refractive index The
refractive index of cladding can be either changing abruptly or gradually changing
(Graded index fibr.
(iii) There is a very little transmission loss through optical fibres.
(iv) There is no interference from stray electric and magnetic fields to the signals
through optical fibres.
176. Fraunhoffer spectrum is
(1) Line absorption spectrum

(2) Band absorption spectrum
(3) Line emission spectrum

(4) Band emission spectrum

Explanation : The atoms in the chromosphere absorb certain wavelengths of light coming from
the photosphere. This gives rise to absorption lines
177. The deflection in a moving coil galvanometer is reduced to half when it is shunted with a
40 coil. The resistance of the galvanometer is
(1) 15
(2) 20
(3) 40
(4) 80

Explanation :
178. A solid sphere rolls down without slipping on an inclined plane at angle 60 over a distance
of 10 m. the acceleration is
(1) 4
(2) 5
(3) 6
(4) 7

Explanation : Here,
For solid sphere,

179. A car weighing 1400 kg is moving at a speed of up a hill when the motor stops. If
it is just able to reach the destination which is at a height of 10 m above the point, then the
work done against friction (negative of the work done by the friction) is [Take ]
(1) 10 kJ
(2) 15 kJ
(3) 17.5 kJ
(4) 25 kJ
Explanation :
or
or
or
180. If dielectric is inserted in charged capacitor (battery removed ), then quantity that remains
constant is
(1) Capacitance
(2) Potential
(3) Intensity
(4) Charge

Explanation : Variation of different variables of parallel plate capacitor when
dielectric ( ) is introduced when battery is removed is
181. Two particles having position vectors and are
moving with velocities and . If they collide after 2 seconds,
the value of ‘ ’ is
(1) 2
(2) 4
(3) 6
(4) 8

Explanation : It is clear from figure that the displacement vector between
particles and is
….(i)
Now, as the particles are moving in same direction
and are , the relative velocity is given by
…(ii)
Now, we know
Substituting the values of and from equation (i) and (ii) and , then on solving we
get
182. The electrical circuit used to get smooth DC output from a rectifier circuit is called
(1) Filter
(2) Oscillator
(3) Logic gates
(4) Amplifier

Explanation : To get smooth DC output from a rectifier circuit filter is used.
183. The figure shows the path of a positively charged particle 1 through a rectangular region of
uniform electric field as shown in the figure. What is the direction of electric field and the
direction of particles 2, 3 and 4
(1) Top; down, top, down

(2) Top; down, down, top
(3) Down; top, top, down

(4) Down; top, down, down

Explanation : The figure shows the path of a charged particle (1) through a rectangular
region of uniform electric field.
Since, charged particle moves as a parabolic path in electric field, it means the direction of
electric field is upward. The direction of particle (2) which is is downward.
The direction of deflection of particle (3) which is is upward and direction of deflection of
particle (4) is downward
184. If the speed of light ( ), acceleration due to gravity and pressure are taken as the
fundamental quantities, then the dimension of gravitational constant is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let
By substituting the following dimensions:
and by comparing the powers of both sides

we can get
185. In the circuit shown below, the ac source has voltage volts
with . The amplitude of the current will be nearest to
(1)
(2) 3.3
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
Amplitude of current
186. The total energy of a particle, executing simple harmonic motion is
Where is the displacement from the mean position.
(1)
(2)
(3) Independent of
(4)

Explanation : In simple harmonic motion when a particle displaced to a position from its mean
position then its kinetic energy gets converted in potential energy. Hence, total energy of
particle remains constant or the total energy in simple harmonic motion does not depend is
displacement .
187. A gas expands adiabatically at constant pressure, such that its temperature . The
value of of the gas is
(1) 1.30
(2) 1.50
(3) 1.67
(4) 2.00

Explanation : For adiabatic expansion, we have the formula
…(i)
Gas equation is ,
pV=RT
…(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we obtain
…(iii)
But (given)
as …(iv)
Thus, using Eqs. (iii) and (iv) togther, we get
188. A battery consists of a variable number of identical cells having internal resistances
connected in series. The terminals of battery are short circuited and the current is measured.
Which of the graph below slows the relationship between and
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Short circuited current doesn’t depend upon

189. Planck’s constant has the dimensions of
(1) Energy
(2) Mass
(3) Frequency
(4) Angular momentum

Explanation : Planck’s constant,
Angular momentum,
190. In -type semiconductors, majority charge carriers are
(1) Holes
(2) Protons
(3) Neutrons
(4) Electrons

Explanation : In -type semiconductors, electrons are majority charge carriers
191. The circuit shown in the figure contains two diodes each with a forward resistance
of and with infinite backward resistance. If the battery is 3V, the current through
the resistance (in ampere) is
(1) Zero
(2) 0.01
(3) 0.02
(4) 0.03

Explanation : In the circuit the upper diode is reverse biased and the lower diode is
forward biased. Thus there will be no current across upper diode junction. The effective circuit
will be as shown in figure.
Total resistance of circuit
Current in circuit,
192. Figure here shown an incident pulse reflected from a rigid support. Which one
of represents the reflected pulse correctly
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : When pulse is reflected from a rigid support, the pulse is inverted both
lengthwise and sidewise
193. If an ideal gas is compressed isothermally then
(1) No work is done against gas

(2) Heat is released by the gas
(3) The internal energy of gas will increase

(4) Pressure does not change

Explanation : In isothermal process, heat is released by the gas to maintain the constant
temperature
194. and are the velocities of sound at the same temperature in two monoatomic gases of
densities and respectively. If then the ratio of velocities and will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : At given temperature and pressure
195. The apparent frequency of the whistle of an engine changes in the ratio 9:8 as the engine
passes a stationary observer. If the velocity of the sound is 340 , then the velocity of the
engine is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : From doppler’s effect, perceived frequency
196. When a certain weight is suspended from a long uniform wire, its length increases by 1 cm.
If the same weight is suspended from another wire of the same material and length but having
a diameter half of the first one, the increase in length will be
(1) 0.5 cm
(2) 2 cm
(3) 4 cm
(4) 8 cm
Explanation :
197. Imagine an atom made up of proton and a hypothetical particle of double the mass of
electron, but having the same charge as that of electron. Apply the Bohr atom model and
consider all possible transitions of this hypothetical particle to the first excited level. The
longest wavelength photon that will be emitted has wavelength (given in terms of Rydberg
constant for hydrogen atom) equal to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : In hydrogen atom,

Also, , where is the mass of the electron. Here, the electron has been replaced by a
particle, whose mass is double the mass of an electron. Therefore, this hypothetical atom,
energy is th orbit will be given by
The longest wavelength (or minimum energy) photon will correspond to the transition of
particle from to
198. An observer is standing 500 m away from a vertically hill. Starting between the observer
and the hill a police van having a siren of frequency 1000 Hz moves towards the hill with a
uniform speed. If the frequency of the sound heard directly from the siren is 970 Hz, the
frequency of the sound heard after reflection from the hill (in Hz) is about, (velocity of sound =
)
(1) 1042
(2) 1032
(3) 1022
(4) 1012

Explanation : Sound geard directly
Or
The frequency of reflected sound is given by
199. If a radioactive substance reduces to of its original mass in , what is its half life
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these
Explanation :
Also
200. In the given figure two tiny conducting balls of identical mass and identical
charge hang from non-conducting threads of equal length Assume that is so small
that then for equilibrium is equal to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
201. A Carnot engine whose source is at 400 K take 200 cal of heat and rejects 150 cal to the
sink. What is the temperature of the sink?
(1) 800 K
(2) 400 K
(3) 300 K
(4) Cannot say
Explanation : As
202. A ray of light strikes a transparent rectangular slab (of refractive index ) at an angle of
incidence of . The angle between the reflected and refracted rays is
(1) 75
(2) 90
(3) 105
(4) 120
Explanation : Here,
Applying Snell’s law at air-glass surface, we get
From figure,
Hence, the angle between reflected and refracted rays is
203. A circular disc of radius is made from an iron plate of thickness , and another
disc of radius 4 is made from an iron plate of thickness /4. Then the relation between the
moment of inertia and is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Mass of disc
Where, density of material of disc
…(i)
Mass of disc
and
…(ii)
204. Seven capacitors each of the capacitance are be connected in a configuration to obtain
an effective capacitance of . Which of the combination (S) shown in figure will achieve the
desired result?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Net capacity of 5 capacitors joined in parallel . now it is connected
with two capacitors of 2 each in series, hence equivalent capacitance is
205. A wire of density is stretched between two clamps 1m part and is subjected
to an extension of . The lowest frequency of transverse vibration in the wire
is
(1) 40 Hz
(2) 35 Hz
(3) 30 Hz
(4) 25 Hz

Explanation : Given :
From the formula
Or
=
=44.1
206. A pulse of a wave train travels along a stretched string and reaches the fixed end of the
string. It will be reflected with
(1) A phase change of 180° with velocity reversed
(2) The same phase as the incident pulse with no reversal of velocity
(3) A phase change of 180° with no reversal of velocity
(4) The same phase as the incident pulse but with velocity reversed

Explanation : A pulse of a wave train when travels along a stretched string and reaches the
fixed end of the string, then it will be reflected back to the same medium and the reflected ray
suffers a phase change of π with the incident wave but wave velocity after reflection does not
change.
207. The natural frequency of a circuit is equal to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
208. What is the value of sink temperature when efficiency of engine is 100%?
(1) Zero
(2) 300 K
(3) 273 K
(4) 400 K
Explanation : Efficiency
where, sink temperature,
source temperature.
For 100% efficiency,
209. A piston fitted in cylindrical pipe is pulled as shown in the figure. A tuning fork is sounded
at open end and loudest sound is heard at open length 13cm, 41 cm and 69 cm, the frequency
of tuning fork if velocity of sound is is
(1) 1250 Hz
(2) 625 Hz
(3) 417 Hz
(4) 715 Hz

Explanation : In a closed organ pipe in which length of air-column can be increased or
decreased, the first resonance occurs at and second resonance occurs at
Thus, at first resonance
And a second resonance

Subtracting Eq.(i) from Eq.(ii), we have
Hence, frequency of tuning fork
210. is the dimension of
(1) Work
(2) Power
(3) Force
(4) Momentum
Explanation : Power
[Power]
211. The de-Broglie wavelength associated with an electron having kinetic energy is given
by the expression
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
212. A ball of mass 1 carrying a charge Cmoves from a point A at potential 600 V to a
point B at zero potential. The change in its KE is
(1) erg
(2) J
(3) J
(4) erg

Explanation : As work is done by the field, KE of the body increase by
KE =
213. There are two spherical balls and of the same material with same surface, but the
diameter of is half that of . If and are heated to the same temperature and then allowed
to cool, then
(1) Rate of cooling is same in both

(2) Rate of cooling of is four times that of
(3) Rate of cooling of is twice that of
(4) Rate of cooling of is times that of
Explanation : Rate of cooling
Since diameter of is half that of so it’s rate of cooling will be doubled that of
214. When a body moves in a circular path, no work is done by the force since
(1) force and displacement are perpendicular other

(2) the force is always away from the center
(3) there is no displacement

(4) there is no net force

Explanation : When a body moves on a circular path then force and distance are perpendicular
to each other. Therefore, work done by the force is
215. The voltage of clouds is with respect to ground. In a lightening strike

lasting a charge of 4 coulombs is delivered to the ground. The power of lightening
strike is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Power
216. The current from is increasing in magnitude. What is the direction of induced
current, if any, in the loop shown in figure.
(1) No current is induced

(2) Clock-wise current
(3) Anti-clock-wise current

(4) Alternating current

Explanation : Magnetic flux through the loop is upward and its is increasing due to increasing
current along . Current induced in the loop should have magnetic flux in the downward
direction so at to oppose the increase in flux. Therefore, current induced in the loop is
clockwise.
217. A body thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity reaches maximum height in 6
seconds. The ratio of the distances travelled by the body in the first second and the seventh
second is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Time of ascent
Distance in first second

Distance in seventh second will be equal to the distance in first second of vertical downward
motion
218. You drive a car at seed of in a straight road for and then the car runs out
of petrol. You walk for to reach a petrol pump at a distance of . The average
velocity from the beginning of your drive till you reach the petrol pump is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
Average speed
219. A cylindrical bar magnet is kept along the axis of a circular coil. If the magnet is rotated
about its axis, then
(1) A current will be induced in a coil
(2) No current will be induced in a coil
(3) Only an e.m.f. will be induced in the coil

(4) An e.m.f and a current both will be induced in the coil

Explanation : Because there is no change in flux linked with coil
220. A steamer taken 12 days to reach from part to part . Every day only one steamer sets
out from both the ports. How many steamers does each steamer meet in the open sea?
(1) 23
(2) 25
(3) 27
(4) 21
221. Beats are produced by two travelling waves each of loudness I and nearly equal
frequencies and . The beat frequency will be …. and maximum loudness hard will be
(1) 2
(2) 4
(3) 3
(4)

Explanation : Beat frequency=number of beats
And maximum loudness

222. The wavelength of a 1 keV photon is m. What is the frequency of 1 MeV
photon?
(1) Hz
(2) Hz
(3) Hz
(4) Hz

…(ii)
Dividing Eq.(ii) by Eq. (i) we get,
Hz
223. Two tuning fork, A and B produce notes of frequencies 258 Hz and 262 Hz. An unknown
note sounded with a produces certain beats. When the same note is sounded with B, the beat
frequency gets doubled, the unknown frequency is
(1) 256 Hz
(2) 254 Hz
(3) 300 Hz
(4) 280 Hz

Explanation :
Let n is the frequency of unknown tuning fork. It produces x beats with 258 and 2x with 262
224. A particle moves a distance in time according to equation . The

acceleration of particle is proportional to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
Acceleration,
225. A particle of mass m moving with horizontal speed as shown in figure.

If than for one dimensional elastic collision, the speed of lighter particle after collision
will be
(1) in original direction

(2) opposite to the original direction
(3) opposite to the original direction

(4) in original direction
Explanation :
Substituting
the lighter particle will move in original direction with the speed of
226. A metallic solid sphere is placed in a uniform electric field. The lines of force follow the
paths shown in figure
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 4

Explanation : In a uniform electric field, field line should be straight but line of force cannot
pass through the body of metal sphere and must end/start from the sphere normally. All these
conditions are fulfilled only in plot (.
227. The displacement of the particle varies with time according to the
relation Then the velocity of the particle is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these
Explanation :
228. The galaxy in which we live is
(1) Milkyway
(2) Radio galaxy
(3) Spiral galaxy

Explanation : Milkway is a glowing belt in sky formed due to the combined light of the large
number of stars constituting it. Our solar system is part of Milkway.
229. The process of superimposing signal frequency ( audio wave) on the carrier wave is
known as
(1) Transmission
(2) Reception
(3) Modulation
(4) Detection

Explanation : Carrier + signal modulation
230. If the area to be covered for TV telecast is doubled, then height of transmitting antenna (TV
tower) will have to be
(1) Doubled
(2) Halved
(3) Quadrupled
(4) Kept unchanged

Explanation : In optical communication, light is transmitted in form of light pulses along an
optical fibre is transmission medium. Since, wavelength of light is very small as compared o the
radio waves, it provides a very large band width and can carry a huge amount of information.
In optical fibres there occurs a total internal reflection of light so interference phenomenon
must not occur.
231. A steel wire of 1m long and cross section area is hang from rigid end. When weight
of is hung from it then change in length will be (given )
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
232. The escape velocity of a body from earth’s surface is . The escape velocity of the same
body from a height equal to from earth’s surface will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : where is a position of body from the surface
233. A body at rest breaks into two pieces with unequal mass
(1) Both of them have equal speeds
(2) Both of them move along a same line with unequal speeds
(3) Sum of their momentum is non zero
(4) They move along different lines with different speeds
234. - diagram of an ideal gas is as shown in figure. Work done by the gas in process is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : and
235. A magnet of length 0.1 m and pole strength A-m is kept in a magnetic field of 30
Wb at an angle The couple acting on it is …….. Nm.
(1) 7.5
(2) 3.0
(3) 4.5
(4) 1.5

Explanation : Torque,
236. Which of the following is dimensionless?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The velocity of a body at highest point of vertical circle is,
Or
Or
Hence, is dimensionless.
237. A sheet of aluminium foil of negligible thickness is introduced between the plates of a
capacitor. The capacitance of the capacitor
(1) Decreases
(2) Remain unchanged
(3) Becomes infinite
(4) Increases

Explanation : From the formula ,
Here,
So,
238. The time period of geostationary satellite at a height 36000 km is 24 h. A spy satellite orbits
earth at a height 6400km. What will be the time period of sky satellite?
(Radius of earth = 6400 km )
(1) 5 h
(2) 4 h
(3) 3 h
(4) 12 h

Explanation : From Kepler’s third law of planetary motion
239. An object is moving through the liquid. The viscous damping force acting on it is
proportional to the velocity. Then dimension of constant of proportionality is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
240. A police jeep is chasing with velocity of a thief in another jeep moving with
velocity . Police fires a bullet with muzzle velocity of . The velocity with which
it will strike the car of the thief is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Effective speed of bullet
speed of bullet + speed of police jeep
Velocity of bullet thief’s car
241. If the temperature is raised by 1 K from 300 K the percentage change in the speed of
sound in the gaseous mixture is (R=8.31 J/mol-K)
(1) 0.167%
(2) 0.334%
(3) 1%
(4) 2%

Explanation : From
242. A mass of 50 kg is raised through a certain height by a machine whose efficiency is 90%,
the energy is 5000 J. If the mass is now released, its KE on hitting the ground shall be
(1) 5000 J
(2) 4500 J
(3) 4000 J
(4) 5500 J

Explanation : Because the efficiency of machine is 90%, hence, potential energy gained by the
mass
energy spend
When the mass is released now, gain in KE on hitting the ground
Loss of potential energy
243. Latent heat of of steam is then its value in is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None
Explanation :
244. One man takes 1 minute to raise a box to a height of 1 m and another man takes minute
to do so. The energy of the two is
(1) Different
(2) Same
(3) Energy of the first is more

(4) Energy of the second is more

Explanation : Energy required
In both cases, is the same. Hence, energy given by both is same. [It is worth noting here that
powers of two men will be different as power is the energy expense per unit time and times are
different]
245. Capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor becomes times its original value, if a dielectric
slab of thickness is inserted between the plates [ is the separation between the plates].
The dielectric constant of the slab is
(1) 4
(2) 8
(3) 2
(4) 6

Explanation : The capacitance of air capacitor
When a dielectric slab of thickness is inserted between plates, the capacity becomes
or
or
246. The relation between the displacement of an object produced by the application of the
variable force is represented by a graph shown in the figure. If the object undergoes a
displacement from to the work done will be approximately equal to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Work done = Area under curve and displacement axis
= Area of trapezium
As the area actually is not trapezium so work done will be more than approximately
247. The maximum energy in thermal radiation from a source occurs at the wavelength 4000 .
The effective temperature of the source is
(1) 7325 K
(2) 800 K
(3) K
(4) K

Explanation : According to Wien’s displacement law
248. We combined a convex lens of focal length and concave lens of focal lengths and
their combined focal length was . The combination of these lenses will behave like a concave
lens, if
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : will be negative if
249. What is the moment of inertia of solid sphere of density and radius about its diameter?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
250. The particle accelerator that uses the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction is the
(1) Cyclotron
(2) Betatron
(3) Van de Graff generator

(4) Cockroft- Walton generator

Explanation : Betatron uses the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction.
251. In Colpitt oscillator the feedback network consists of
(1) Two inductors and a capacitor

(2) Two capacitors and an inductor
(3) Three pairs of R-C circuit

(4) Three pairs of R-L circuit

Explanation : In Colpitt oscillator two capacitors are placed across a common inductor and the
centre of the two capacitors is tapped.
252. The figure shows the volume versus temperature graphs for a certain mass of a
perfect gas at two constant pressures of and What inference can you draw from the
graphs
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) No interference can be drawn due to insufficient information
Explanation :
Form
Hence
253. A heater is operated with a power of in a line. It is connected in combination

with a resistance of and a resistance to a line as shown in figure. What should be
the value of so, that the heater operates with a power of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Resistance of heater
Total resistance of circuit
Current in heater
254. An -particle of energy 5 MeV is scattered through by a fixed uranium nucleus. The
distance of the closest approach is of the order of
(1) 1
(2) cm
(3) cm
(4) cm

Explanation : According to law of conservation of energy, kinetic energy of -particle
= potential energy of -particle at distance of closest approach
MeV=
255. The angular momentum of electron in hydrogen atom is proportional to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Angular momentum
256. Two inductors of inductance each are connected in series with opposite magnetic fluxes.
What is the resultant inductance? (Ignore mutual inductance)
(1) Zero
(2)
(3) 2
(4) 3

Explanation : Ignoring mutual induction, resultant, inductance
257. Radius of orbit of satellite of earth is . Its kinetic energy is proportional to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
258. Identify the incorrect statement from the following
(1) detection is carried out using a rectifier and an envelop detector
(2) Pulse Position denotes the time of rise or fall of the pulse amplitude
(3) Modulation index is kept , to avoid distortion
(4) Facsimile (FAX) scans the contents of the document to create electronic signals

Explanation : Modulation index is kept to avoid distortion
259. In a triode amplifier, the value of maximum gain is equal to
(1) Half the amplification factor

(2) Amplification factor
(3) Twice the amplification factor

(4) Infinity

Explanation : The maximum voltage gain
(Which is obtained when )
260. Two charged spheres of radii and are connected by a thin wire. No charge will
flow, if they have
(1) The same charge on each

(2) The same potential
(3) The same energy

(4) The same field on their surface

Explanation : Because current flows from higher potential to lower potential
261. The maximum velocity and the maximum acceleration of a body moving in a simple
harmonic oscillator are and Then angular velocity will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : and
262. Dimension of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these
Explanation :
263. A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to a

geomagnetic pole. It
(1) Will become rigid showing no movement
(2) Will stay in any position
(3) Will stay in north-south direction only
(4) Will stay in east-west direction only

Explanation : Since magnetic field is in vertical direction and needle is free to rotate in
horizontal plane only so magnetic force can not rotate the needle in horizontal plane so needle
can stay in any position
264. A tuning fork of frequency 200 Hz is in unison with a sonometer wire. The number of beats
heard per second when the tension is increased by 1% is
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 4
(4) 1/2
Explanation :
Number of beats
265. Two Cu wires of radii such that Then which of the following is true?
(1) Transverse wave travels after in thicker wire

(2) Transverse wave travels faster in thinner wire
(3) Travels with the same speed in both the wires

(4) Does not travel

Explanation : The velocity of a transverse wave
Because the velocity of wire depend on the radius. So transverse wave travels faster in thinner
wire.
266. In kinetic theory of gases, a molecule of mass of an ideal gas collides with a wall of
vessel with velocity The change in the linear momentum of the molecule is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Zero

Explanation :
267. The sound wave was produced in a gas is always
(1) Longitudinal
(2) Transverse
(3) Stationary
(4) Electromagnetic

Explanation : Sound waves are longitudinal waves. They produce alternately the states of
compression and rarefaction at a point in the medium.
268. The volume of a gas at pressure and

temperature is If then the quantity of gas in will be
(1) 15
(2) 42
(3) 7
(4) 14
Explanation :
269. A projectile can have the same range for two angles of projection. If and be the
times of flights in the two cases, then the product of the two times of flights is directly
proportional to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : We know that range of projectile is same for complementary
angles for
270. A car is moving on a circular level road of radius of curvature 300 m. If the coefficient of
friction is 0.3 and acceleration due to gravity , the maximum speed the car can have is
(in km )
(1) 30
(2) 81
(3) 108
(4) 162

Explanation : Here,
271. The temperature of cold junction of thermocouple is If the neutral temperature
is then the inversion temperature is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Neutral temperature,

or
272. An electron enters into a region of uniform magnetic field of strength with a
speed of which of the following is not possible
(1) The electron may or may not experience an acceleration
(2) The electron may experience an acceleration but can continue to move with same speed
(3) The electron may experience an acceleration and continue to move with same velocity
(4) The kinetic energy of the electron remains unchanged
273. The radius of the proton is about m. The radius of the observable universe is m.
identify the distance which is half-way between these two extremes on a logarithmic scale.
(1) m
(2) m
(3) m
(4) m

Explanation : m
Log
= m
274. Two positive point charges of 12 are placed 10 cm apart in air. The work
needed to bring them 4 cm closer is
(1) 2.4 J
(2) 3.6 J
(3) 1.6 J
(4) 6.0 J

Explanation : Potential energy of charges distance apart
For m,
For
Work done = (9 – 5.4) J = 3.6 J
275. A body radiates energy at a temperature of . If the temperature is increased

to , then it radiates energy at the rate of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Rate of energy
276. Consider the following statement. When jumping from some height, you should bend your
knees as you come to rest instead of keeping your legs stiff. Which of the following relations
can be useful in explaining the statement?
Where symbols have their usual meaning
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Change of momentum F
By doing so time of change in momentum increases and impulsive force on knees decreases.
277. Which state of triply ionised beryllium ( ) has the same orbital radius as that of ground
state of hydrogen?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Radius of orbit of electron in th excited state of hydrogen
But
So,
Here,
1 = 1(ground state of hydrogen),
1 = 1(atomic number of hydrogen),
2 = 4(atomic number of beryllium)
= (1)2
or
or 2
278. White light is passed through a dilutee solution of potassium permanganate. The spectrum
produced by the emergent light is
(1) Band emission spectrum


279. The fundamental physical quantities that have same dimensions in the dimensional
formulae of torque and angular momentum are
(1) Mass, time

(2) Time, length
(3) Mass, length
(4) Time, mole

Explanation : Torque = [ ], Angular momentum =
So mass and length have the same dimensions
280. As we go from the equator to the poles, the value of
(1) Remains the same

(2) Decreases
(3) Increases
(4) Decreases upto a latitude of
281. The luminosity of the Rigel star is 17000 times that of the sun. Assume both to be perfectly
black bodies. If the surface temperature of the sun is 6000 K, then the temperature of the star
is
(1) 68400 K
(2) K
(3) 12000 K
(4) 68400

Explanation : Luminosity of a star depends upon the total radiations emitted by the star.
The star emits 17000 times the radiations emitted by the sun.
Hence,
So, (Given,
282. A p-n photodiode is made of a material with a band gap of 2.0 eV. The minimum
frequency of the radiation that can be absorbed by the material is nearly
(1) Hz
(2) Hz
(3) Hz
(4) Hz

Explanation : p-n photodiode is a semiconductor diode that produces a significant current
when illuminated. It is reversed biased but is operated below the breakdown voltage.
Energy of radiation = band gap energy
i.e., v = 2.0 eV
or v= Hz
283. Two galvanometer and require and respectively to produce the same
deflection of 10 divisions. Then
(1) is more sensitive than

(2) is more sensitive than
(3) and are equally sensitive

(4) Sensitiveness of is 5/3 times that of
Explanation : Sensitivity
284. A graph is shown between stress and strain for a metal. The part in which Hooke’s law
holds good is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : In the figure , stress strain Hooke’s law hold good
285. If the shortest wavelength in the Lyman series is 911.6 the longest wavelength in the
same series will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
286. Pure inductance of is connected as shown below. The equivalent inductance of the
circuit is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : The inductances are in parallel
287. The capacitance of a metallic sphere will be , if its radius is nearly
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
288. An ideal gas is expanded adiabatically. How many times has the gas to be
expanded to reduce the root mean square velocity of molecules 2.0 times?
(1) 4 times
(2) 16 times
(3) 8 times
(4) 2 times

Explanation :
is to reduce two times, , the temperature of the gas will have to reduce force times or
During adiabatic process,
or
289. and are the velocities of sound at the same temperature in two monoatomic gases of
densities and respectively. If then the ratio of velocities and will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : At given temperature and pressure
290. In the circuit shown here and battery The switch is first
closed. It is then opened and afterwards is closed. What is the charge finally on
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Common potential

So, charge on capacitor
291. The resistance of a resistance thermometer has

values and at and . The temperature at which the resistance
is is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Change in resistance corresponds to interval of
temperature
So change in resistance
Corresponds to change in temperature
292. A bulb working on and a bulb working on have

(1) Resistances in the ratio of 4 :1
(2) Maximum current ratings in the ratio of 1 :4
(3) Resistances in the ratio of 2 :1
(4) Maximum current ratings in the ratio of 1 :2
Explanation :
Maximum current rating
So and
293. An alternating mf is applied across a parallel combination of a resistance ,

capacitance and an inductance . If are the current through and respectively,
then the diagram which correctly represents the phase relationship among and
source mf , is given by
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : lags behind by a phase of while leads by a phase of
294. Two thermometers and are exposed in sun light. The valve of is pointed black, but
that of is not pointed. The correct statement regarding this case is
(1) Temperature of will rise faster than but the final temperature will be the same in both
(2) Both and show equal rise in beginning
(3) Temperature of will remain more than
(4) Temperature of will rise faster

Explanation : As for a black body rate of absorption of heat is more. Hence
thermometer shows faster rise in temperature but finally both will acquire the atmosphere
temperature
295. A man having height 6 m, observes image of 2 m height erect, then mirror used is
(1) Concave
(2) Convex
(3) Plane

Explanation : When an object is placed in front of convex mirror, then for all positions of
object, convex mirror forms erect and diminished image of that object. So, it is obvious that
man seeing his image shorter than his height uses convex mirror.
296. A radioactive nucleus can decay simultaneously by two different processes which have
decay constant .The effective decay constant of the nuclide is where
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : As disintegration by two different processes is simultaneous, therefore, effective
decay constant
297. Efficiency of Carnot engine is 100% if
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : for 100%, efficiency which gives
298. Assuming earth to be a sphere of radius R, if is value of acceleration due to gravity at

latitude of and at the equator, the value of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : The value of acceleration due to gravity at latitude λ is given by
299. A circular current carrying coil has a radius The distance from the centre of the coil on
the axis of the coil, where the magnetic induction is th of its value at the centre of the coil is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : For a circular coil of radius carrying a current the magnetic field at
point distance from coil is given by
At the centre of coil

Given,
Given,
300. Two equal mass and are hung from balance whose scale pans differ in vertical height
by . Calculate the error in weighing. If any, in terms of density of earth .
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : As with height varies as
and in according with figure so will be lesser than and
or
or
301. Which of the following quantities measured from different inertial reference frames are
same
(1) Force
(2) Velocity
(3) Displacement
(4) Kinetic energy
302. , where is speed and is displacement. The unit of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : is unitless. Unit of is
303. If the temperature is raised by 1 K from 300 K the percentage change in the speed of
sound in the gaseous mixture is (R=8.31 J/mol-K)
(1) 0.167%
(2) 0.334%
(3) 1%
(4) 2%
Explanation : From
304. The density of air at the top of mesosphere in comparison to that of near the earth’s
surface is
(1) times
(2) times
(3) times
(4) times

Explanation : The density of air in mesosphere with height decreases from 1/
times that due to the surface of earth
305. A horizontal loop is moved across the pole pieces of a magnet as shown in fig. with a
constant speed . When the edge of the loop enters the pole pieces at time , which
one of the following graphs represents correctly the induced emf in the coil
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : When loop enters in field between the pole pieces, flux linked with the coil first
increases (constantly) so a constant emf induces. When coil enters completely within the field,
there is no flux change, so
When coil exists, flux linked with the coil decreases, hence again emf induces, but in opposite
direction
306. Two parallel long wires carry currents and with . When the currents are in the
same direction, the magnetic field midway between the wires is . When the direction
of is reversed, it becomes . The ratio is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Initially when wires carry currents in the same direction as shown:
Magnetic field at mid point due to wires 1 and 2 are respectively
and
Hence net magnetic field at
If the direction of is reversed then
and
So
Dividing equation (ii) by (i)
307. Two springs, of force constants , are connected to a mass as shown. The
frequency of the mass is . If both are made four times their original values, the
frequency of oscillation becomes
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
308. A particle falls towards earth from infinity. It’s velocity on reaching the earth would be
(1) Infinity
(2)
(3)
(4) Zero

Explanation : This should be equal to escape velocity
309. An ac supply gives which passes through a resistance. The power

dissipated in it is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) 45
Explanation :
310. Boiling water is changing into steam. At this stage then specific heat of water is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : hence becomes
311. Magnetic field at the centre of a circular loop of area is . The magnetic moment of the
loop will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
Also,
Magnetic moment,
312. A 100 W bulb and two 60 W bulbs are connected to a 250 V source as shown
in figure. Now are the output powers of the bulbs respectively, then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : As resistance of a bulb
Hence
Now the combined potential difference across is same as the potential difference
across . Hence, is more than , being in series, carry same current and ,
therefore ,
313. Flash light equipped with a new set of batteries, produces bright white light. As the
batteries were out
(1) The light intensity gets reduced with no change in its colour
(2) Light colour changes first to yellow and then red with no change in intensity
(3) It stops working suddenly while giving white light
(4) Colour changes to red and also intensity gets reduced

Explanation : As batteries wear out, temperature of filament of flash light attains a lesser
value, therefore intensity of radiation reduces. Also dominating wavelength in spectrum,
which is the red colour, increases.
314. The periodic time of a communication satellite is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
315. If the kinetic energy of a body is increased 2 times , its momentum will
(1) Half
(3) Be doubled
(4) increase times
Explanation : Kinetic energy of particle ,
When kinetic energy =2k

316. How much water should be filled in a container in height, so that it appears half
filled when viewed from the top of the container (given that )
(1) 8.0
(2) 10.5
(3) 12.0

Explanation : To see the container half-filled from top, water should be filled up to height so
that bottom of the container should appear to be raised upto height
As shown in figure apparent depth
Real depth
317. The magnetic moment of a diamagnetic atom is
(1) Much greater than one

(2) 1
(3) Between zero and one

(4) Equal to zero

318. Two bars of circular cross-section and of same volume and made of the same
material are subjected to tension. If the diameter of A is half that of B and if the force applied to
both the rods is the same and it is in the elastic limit, the ratio of extension of A to that of B will
be
(1) 16
(2) 8
(3) 4
(4) 7
Explanation :
Now,
319. A pulse of a wave train travels along a stretched string and reaches the fixed end of the
string. It will be reflected with
(1) A phase change of 180° with velocity reversed
(2) The same phase as the incident pulse with no reversal of velocity
(3) A phase change of 180° with no reversal of velocity
(4) The same phase as the incident pulse but with velocity reversed

Explanation : A pulse of a wave train when travels along a stretched string and reaches the
fixed end of the string, then it will be reflected back to the same medium and the reflected ray
suffers a phase change of π with the incident wave but wave velocity after reflection does not
change.
320. An observer moves towards a stationary source of sound with a velocity one-fifth of the
velocity of sound. What is the percentage increases in the apparent frequency?
(1) Zero
(2) 0.5%
(3) 5%
(4) 20%

Explanation : Given,
When observers moves towards the stationary source, then
Hence, percentage increases
321. The escape velocity of a sphere of mass from earth having mass and radius is given
by
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Escape velocity does not depend on the mass of the projectiles
322. Intensity of -rays depends upon the number of
(1) Electrons
(2) Protons
(3) Neutrons
(4) Positrons

Explanation : Intensity of -rays depends upon the number of electron striking the target
323. Half life of a radioactive element is 10 days. The time during which quantity remains 1/10
of initial mass will be
(1) 100 days

(2) 50 days
(3) 33 days
(4) 16 days
Explanation :
324. A small particle of mass is projected at an angle with the -axis with an initial
velocity in the - plane as shown in the figure. the angular momentum of

the particle is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
325. A 5. F capacitor is charged to a potential difference of 800 V and discharged through a

conductor. the energy given to the conductor during the discharge is
(1)
(2) 3.2 J
(3) 1.6 J
(4) 4.2 J
Explanation : Energy given to conductor
= 1.6 J
326. A resistor of , an inductor of L = 1 H and a capacitor of are connected

in series with an AC source. Find the Q - factor.
(1) 3.72
(2) 40
(3) 2.37
(4) 80
Explanation :
327. A long solenoid of length has a mean diameter It has layers of winding of turns
each. If it carries a current the magnetic field at its centre will be
(1) Proportional to
(2) Inversely proportional to
(3) Independent of
(4) Proportional to
Explanation : Magnetic field due to solenoid is independent of diameter
328. The initial temperature of a body is . If its temperature falls to in and

in to then the temperature of surrounding will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : According to Newton’s law

Initially,
Finally
On solving equation (i) and (ii),
329. A particle of mass 200 g executes SHM. The restoring force is provided by a spring of force
constant 80 N/m. The time period of oscillation is
(1) 0.31 s
(2) 0.15 s
(3) 0.05 s
(4) 0.02 s

Explanation :
330. Two blocks of equal masses are released from the top of a smooth fixed wedge as
shown in the figure. The acceleration of the centre of mass of the two blocks is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The acceleration of the centre of mass of the block,
331. A fixed horizontal wire carries a current of . Another wire having a mass per unit
length is placed below the first wire at a distance of and parallel to it. How
much current must be passed through the second wire if it floats in air without any support?
What should be the direction of current in it
(1) 25 A (direction of current is same to first wire )
(2) 25 A (direction of current is opposite to first wire )

(3) 49 A (direction of current is same to first wire )
(4) 49 A (direction of current is opposite to first wire )

Explanation : For floating the second wire
(Direction of current is same to first wir
332. A simple pendulum is oscillating without damping. When the displacement the bob is
less than maximum, its acceleration vector is correctly show in figure.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : When the displacement of bob is less than maximum, there will two
compounding acceleratins and of the bob as shown in figure. Their resultant

acceleration will be represented by the diagonal of the parallelogram
333. A slab of copper of thickness is inserted in between the plates of parallel plate capacitor
as shown in figure. The separation between the plates is if , then the ratio of
capacities of capacitors after and before inserting the slab will be
(1)
(2) 2 : 1
(3) 1 : 1
(4) 1 :
Explanation :
After inserting the slab
334. Three sources of equal intensities with frequencies 400, 401 and 402 vib/s are sounded
together. The number of beats/s is
(1) Zero
(2) 1
(3) 2
(4) 4

Explanation : Beats are the periodic and repeating functions heard in the intensity of sound,
when two sound waves of very similar frequency interface with ine another.
Beats = defference in frequencies.
Maximum number of beats =402-400=2
335. What is the potential difference between points in the circuit shown?
(1) 2 V
(2) 4 V
(3) 3 V
(4) 12 V

Explanation : Consider the charge distribution as shown. Considering the branch on upper
side, we have
Here,
…(i)
…(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
Similarly for the lower side branch
…(iii)
...(iv)
From Eqs. (iii) and (iv)
336. A transformer has 100 turns in the primary coil and carries current. If input power is
one kilowatt, the number of turns required in the secondary coil to have output will be
(1) 100
(2) 200
(3) 400
(4) 300
Explanation :
337. By using only two resistances coils-singly, in series or in parallel one should be able to
obtain resistance of 3,4,12 and 16 ohm. The separate resistance of the coil are
(1) 3 and 4
(2) 4 and 12
(3) 12 and 16
(4) 16 and 13

Explanation : If we take , , then in series resistance
In parallel, resistance
338. Two spherical conductors A and B of radii 1mm and 2mm are separated by a distance of
5cm and are uniformly charged. If the spheres are connected by a conducting wire then in
equilibrium condition, the ratio of the magnitude of the electric fields at the surfaces of spheres
A and B is
(1) 4:1
(2) 1;2
(3) 2:1
(4) 1:4

Explanation : When the two conducting spheres are connected by a conducting wire, charge
will flow from one sphere (having higher potential) to other (having lower potential) till both
acquire the same potential.
So,
339. The energy of a photon of light with wavelength is approximately This way
the energy of an -ray photon with wavelength would be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
340. If there is change of angular momentum from to in 5 s, then the torque is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these

Explanation : We know that rate of change of angular momentum of a body is equal to the
external torque acting upon the body.
.
Given,
Hence,
341. A hollow cylinder has a charge coulomb within it. If is the electric flux in units
of associated with the curved surface the flux linked with the plane surface in
units of will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
and [assumed]
342. The resistance across and in the figure.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Two resistances of each side of triangle are connected in parallel. Therefore, the
effective resistance of each arm of the triangle would be . The two arms
and are in series and they together are in parallel with third one.
Total resistance
343. A hollow copper sphere and a hollow copper cube , both of negligible thin walls of same
area, are filled with water at and allowed to cool in the same environment. The graph that
correctly represents their cooling is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
For given sphere and cube is constant so for both rate of fall of
temperature constant
344. Find equivalent resistance between and
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Given circuit can be redrawn as follows
345. If the wavelength of incident light changes from 400 nm to 300 nm, the stopping potential
for photoelectrons emitted from a surface becomes approximately
(1) 1.0 V greater

(2) 1.0 V smaller
(3) 0.5 V greater
(4) 0.5 V smaller

Explanation :
But being stopping potential. Thus, stopping potential for photoelectrons from a
surface becomes approximately 1.0 V greater.
346. The electric field of an electromagnetic wave travelling through vacuum is given by the
equation . The quantity that is independent of wavelength is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
Comparing with standard equation we will get
Wavelength =
347. The velocity of a particle at which the kinetic energy is equal to its rest energy is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The relativistic kinetic energy of a particle of rest mass is given by
where is the mass of the particle moving with velocity v.
According to problem
kinetic energy = rest energy
or
348. For harder -rays
(1) The wavelength is higher

(2) The intensity is higher
(3) The frequency is higher

(4) The frequency is higher
349. Three capacitors 2, 3 and 6 are joined with each other. What is the minimum effective
capacitance?
(1)
(2) 1
(3) 2
(4) 3

Explanation : Minimum effective capacitance
350. A body of moment of inertia of - rotating with an angular velocity of has

the same kinetic energy as a mass of moving a velocity of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
351. The ratio of the wavelengths for 2 1 transition in and H is
(1) 1:2:3
(2)
(3) 1:4:1
(4) 3:2:1
Explanation : From Bohr’s formula , the wave number is given by

where is atomic number, the Rydberg’s constant and the quantum number.
352. The work done in carrying a charge of from a point to a point in an electric field
is The potential difference is then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
353. When one electron is taken towards the other electron, then the electric potential energy
of the system
(1) Decreases
(2) Increases
(3) Remains unchanged
(4) Becomes zero

Explanation : Potential energy of the system will be given by
As decreases, potential energy increases
354. An object is puts at a distance of 5 cm from the first focus of a convex lens of focal length
10 cm. If a real image is formed, its distance from the lens will be
(1) 15 cm
(2) 20 cm
(3) 25 cm
(4) 30 cm
Explanation :
Or
Or
Or
355. If mass of He is 4 times that of hydrogen, then mean velocity of He is
(1) 2 times of H-mean value
(2) times of H-mean value
(3) 4 times of H-mean value
(4) Same as H-mean value

Explanation : Average speed or mean speed of gas molecules
or
Here,
356. A mass is vertically suspended from a spring of negligible mass; the system oscillates
with a frequency What will be the frequency of the system if a mass is suspended from
the same spring
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
357. The work function of a metal is
(1) The energy for the electron to enter into the metal
(2) The energy for producing -ray
(3) The energy is required for an electron to come out from metal surface
(4) None of these
358. The wavelength of infrared rays is of the order of
(1)
(2)
(3) Diverge more
(4) None of these

Explanation : The wavelengths of infrared rays lie between to 0.004 cm
359. A piece of wood has dimensions Its relative density is d. It is floating in water
such that the side c is vertical. It is now pushed down gently and released. The time period is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let the distance of vertical disc of block be pushed in liquid, when block is
floating, then Buoyancy force
The mass of piece of wood
So acceleration
Hence, time period,
360. Which of the following shows green house effect?

(2) Infrared rays
(3) X-rays
(4) None of these
361. The strain-stress curves of three wires of different materials are shown in the
figure. and are the elastic limits of the wires. The figure shows that
(1) Elasticity of wire is maximum

(2) Elasticity of wire is maximum
(3) Tensile strength of is maximum

(4) None of the above is true

Explanation : As stress is shown on -axis and strain on -axis
So we can say that

So elasticity of wire is minimum and of wire is maximum
362. The direction of induced current is such that it opposes the very cause that has produced
it. This is the law of
(1) Lenz
(2) Faraday
(3) Kirchhoff
(4) Fleming
363. The wavelength of the first line of Lyman series for hydrogen atom is equal to that of the
second line of Balmer series for a hydrogen like ion. The atomic number of hydrogen like ion
is
(1) 2
(2) 3
(3) 4
(4) 1
Explanation :
364. Two magnets held together in earth’s magnetic field with same polarity together make
12 when opposite poles together make 4 ratio of magnetic

moments is
(1) 9 :1
(2) 1 : 3
(3) 1 : 9
(4) 10 : 8
Explanation :
365. A bullet is fired with a speed of in order to hit a target away.

If , the gun should be aimed
(1) Directly towards the target

(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Bullet will take to reach target.

During this period vertical distance (downwartravelled by the
bullet
So the gun should be aimed above the target
366. The hollow shaft is….. than a solid shaft of same mass, material and length.
(1) Less stiff

(2) More stiff
(3) Squally stiff
(4) None of these
367. An ideal gas heat engine operates in a Carnot’s cycle between It

absorbs at high temperature. The amount of heat converted into work is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Using the relation
368. At a temperature of C, the susceptibility of a ferromagnetic material is found to be X.
Its susceptibility at C is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Susceptibility of ferromagnetic material is inversely proportional to temperature
Given ,
369. If no external voltage is applied across - junction, there would be
(1) No electric field across the junction
(2) An electric field pointing from -type to -type side across the junction
(3) An electric field pointing from -type to -type side across the junction
(4) A temporary electric field during formation of - junction that would subsequently
disappear

Explanation : Across the junction, a barrier potential is developed whose direction is
from region to region
370. A parallel plate capacitor is charged to . Due to a radioactive source, the plate loss
charge at the rate of The magnitude of displacement current is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Displacement current is given by
371. The output of a NAND gate is 0
(1) If both inputs are 0
(2) If one input is 0 and the other input is 1
(3) If both inputs are 1
(4) Either if both inputs are 1 or if one of the inputs is 1 and the other 0

Explanation : If inputs are and then output for NAND gate is
If
372. Pure at has equal number of electron and hole concentrations

of . Doping by indium increases to . The doped semiconductor
is of
(1) type with electron concentration
(2) type having electron concentration

Explanation :
Semiconductor is -type and
373. Kepler discovered
(1) Laws of motion

(2) Laws of rotational motion
(3) Laws of planetary motion

(4) Laws of curvilinear motion

374. A wire of length 50 cm moves with a velocity of 300 m-mi perpendicular to a magnetic
field. If the emf induced in the wire is 2 V, the magnitude of the field in telsa is
(1) 2
(2) 5
(3) 0.4
(4) 0.8

Explanation : Emf induced in the wire is given by
Given,
min-1=
Magnetic field,
375. On which principle does sonometer works?
(1) Hooke’s law

(2) Elasticity
(3) Resonance
(4) Newton’s law

Explanation : Sonometer works on the principle of resonance. At resonance the wire of
sonometer vibrate with maximum amplitude.
376. Ionization potential of hydrogen atom is13.6 . Hydrogen atoms in the ground state are
excited by monochromatic radiation of photon energy 12.1 . According to Bohr’s theory, the
spectral lines emitted by hydrogen will be
(1) Two
(2) Three
(3) Four
(4) One

Explanation : Ionization energy corresponding to ionization potential
Photon energy incident

So,the energy of electron in excited state
energy of electron in excited state corresponds to third orbit.

The possible spectral lines are when electron jumps from orbit 3rd to 2nd; 3rd to 1st and 2nd to
1st. Thus, 3 spectral lines are emitted.
377. A body of mass is observed to fall with an acceleration of . The opposing

force of air on the body is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Zero

Explanation : Here, mass of the body
Acceleration
378. Nickel shows ferromagnetic property at room temperature. If the temperature is
increased beyond Curie temperature, then it will show
(1) Paramagnetism
(2) Anti-ferromagnetism
(3) No magnetic property

(4) Diamagnetism

Explanation : If the temperature of a ferromagnetic material is raised above a certain critical
value, called the Curie temperature, the exchange coupling ceases to be effective. Most such
materials then become simply paramagnetic; that is, the dipoles still tend to align with an
external field but much more weakly, and thermal agitation can now more easily disrupt the
alignment.
379. Image formed by a convex mirror is
(1) Virtual
(2) Real
(3) Enlarged
(4) Inverted

Explanation : Image formed by convex mirror is virtual for real object placed anywhere
380. Two lenses having has combination to make no dispersion. Find the ratio of
dispersive power of glasses used
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
381. Three charges each of + 1 are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle. If the force
between any two charges be F, then the net force on either charge will be
(1)
(2)
(3) 2F
(4) 3F

Explanation : Angle between two forces due to individual charges is equal to 600
382. A perfectly reflecting mirror has an area of 1 cm2 Light energy is allowed to fall on it for 1h
at the rate of 10 Wcm-2. The force that acts on the mirror is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let Energy falling on the surface per second = 10 J
Momentum Of photons
On reflection,
Change in momentum per second

We know that,
Change in momentum per second = force
383. A piece of semiconductor is connected in series in an electric circuit. On increasing the

temperature, the current in the circuit will
(1) Decrease
(3) Increase
(4) Stop flowing

Explanation : Because with rise in temperature, resistance of semiconductor decreases, hence
overall resistance of the circuit decreases which in turn increases the current in the circuit
384. In an experiment, to measure the height of a bridge by dropping stone into water
underneath, if the error in measurement of time is at the end of , then the error in
estimation of height of bridge will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : From
385. Which one has the dimensions different from the remaining three
(1) Power
(2) Work
(3) Torque
(4) Energy
Explanation : Power =
386. If the sum of the two unit vectors is also a unit vector, then magnitude of their difference is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let then using parallelogram law of vectors we have
or
or
or
or
.
Now the angle between is 60
The resultant of
=
387. The electric field at a distance from the centre of a charged conducting spherical shell of
radius The electric field at a distance from the centre of the sphere is
(1) Zero
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Electric field inside shell is zero
388. The fundamental frequency of a sonameter wire is v. if its radius is doubled and its tension
becomes half, the material of the wire remains same, the new fundamental frequency will be
(1) V
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Frequency of sonometer wire is given by
Where m is mass of string per unit length, and T is tension in the string.
Also, m=πr2d
R being radius of string per unit length, and T is tension in the string.
So,
Or
Or
Hence,
Or
389. If the wavelength of light is then the number of waves in length will be
(1) 25
(2) 0.25
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Number of waves
390. A tuning fork of frequency resonates with length of a string under

tension . If length of the string is decreased by 2%, keeping the tension constant, the
number of beats heard when the string and the tuning fork made to vibrate simultaneously is
(1) 4
(2) 6
(3) 8
(4) 12
Explanation :
If length is decreased by 2% then frequency increases by 2%
391. A bar magnet of magnetic moment M and moment of inertia I is freely suspended such
that the magnetic axial line is in the direction of magnetic meridian. If the magnet is displaced
by a very small angle ( ), the angular acceleration is (Magnetic induction of earth’s horizontal
field )
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : When magnet is displaced by a very small angle then restoring couple acting
on the magnet is
Negative sing shows the restoring nature of torque. Now since and for small
angular displacement
Or angular acceleration
392. A 100 kg block is suspended with the help of three string and The tension in the
string is
(1) 50
(2) 100
(3) 20
(4) 20

Explanation : g
393. Young’s modulus of perfectly rigid body material is
(1) Infinite
(2) Zero
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Young’s modulus of a material is given by
For a perfectly rigid body,
(infinit
394. The maximum peak to peak voltage of an AM wire is and the minimum peak to
peak voltage is . The modulation factor is
(1) 10%
(2) 20%
(3) 25%
(4) 50%
Explanation : Here, and
Now,
395. A couple produces
(1) No motion
(2) Linear and rotational motion
(3) Purely rotational motion

(4) Purely linear motion

Explanation : A couple consists of two equal and opposite forces acting at a separation, so that
net force becomes zero. When a couple acts on a body it rotates the body but does not produce
any translatory motion. Hence, only rotational motion is produced.
396. Two satellites of earth, are moving in the same orbit. The mass of is four
times the mass of Which one of the following statements is true?
(1) The time period of is four times that of
(2) The potential energies of earth and satellite in the two cases are equal
(3) and are moving with the same speed
(4) The kinetic energies of the two satellites are equal

Explanation : When two satellite of earth are moving in same orbit, then time period of both
are equal. From Kepler’s third law
Time period is independent of mass, hence their time periods will be equal.
The potential energy and kinetic energy are mass dependent, hence the PE and KE of satellites
are not equal.
But, if they are orbiting in a same orbit, then they have equal orbital speed.
397. All capacitors used in the diagram are identical and each is of capacitance Then the
effective capacitance between the points and is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
398. A bullet of mass and velocity is fired into a large block of mass . The final velocity of
the system is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
Initially bullet moves with velocity and after collision bullet get embedded in block and both
move together with common velocity
By the conservation of momentum
399. A solid copper sphere (density and specific heat capacity ) of radius at an initial
temperature is suspended inside a chamber whose walls are at almost . The time
required (in ) for the temperature of the sphere to drop to is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : [In the given problem fall in temperature of

body , temp. of surrounding , Initial temperature of
body ]
400. The impact of an image on the retina remains for
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
401. A thin spherical conducting shell of radius R has a charge q. Another charge is placed at
the centre of the shell. The electrostatic potential at a point P at a distance R/2 from the centre
of the shell is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : At due to shell, potential
at due to , potential
Net potential at P
402. A monkey can jump a maximum horizontal distance of 20 m. Then the velocity of the
monkey is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
403. In the above question, if , the gas may
(1) Monoatomic
(2) Diatomic
(3) A mixture of monoatomic and diatomic gases

(4) A mixture of diatomic and triatomic gases
Explanation : For monatomic gas,
And for diatomic gas

As actual . Therefore, gas must be a mixture of monoatomic and diatomic gases
404. In the following figure, the charge on each condenser in the steady state will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : In steady state current flows through resistance only and it
is Potential difference across resistance is

Hence, potential difference across each capacitor is
So charge on each capacitor
405. An electron enters the space between the plates of a charged capacitor as shown. The
charge density on the plate is Electric intensity in the space between the plates is .A uniform
magnetic field also exists in the space perpendicular to the direction of The electron moves
perpendicular to both E and B without any change in direction. The time taken by the electron
to travel a distance in the space is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Here, magnetic force =electrostatic force
The time taken by electron to travel a distance in that space
406. The reading of the ammeter as per figure shown is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Resistance across
Total resistance
Current through ammeter
407. In the following, which one of the diodes is reverse biased?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : For reverse biasing of an ideal diode, the potential of -side should be higher
than potential of -side. Only option (is satisfying the criterion for reverse biasing.
408. A wire can be broken by applying a load of 200 N. The force required to break another wire
of the same length and same material, but double in diameter, is
(1) 200 N
(2) 400 N
(3) 600 N
(4) 800 N

Explanation : Young’s modulus
or
or
Given,
or
409. Three rods each of length and mass are placed along and axes in such a way
that one end of each rod is at the origin. The moment of inertia of the system about -axis is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Moment of inertia of a rod about one end

As,
410. The acceleration of system of two bodies over the wedge as shown in figure is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
Let be the tension in the string
Let be acceleration of the system
The equations of motion are
…(i)
And …(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii, we get
411. A parallel beam of white light falls on a convex lens. Images of blue, yellow and red light
are formed on other side of the lens at a distance of and respectively.
The dispersive power of the material of the lens will be
(1) 619/1000
(2) 9/200
(3) 14/205
(4) 5/214

Explanation : For a lens
412. A hollow metal sphere of radius 10 cm is charged such that the potential on its surface
becomes 80V. The potential at the centre of the sphere is
(1) 80 V
(2) 800 V
(3) 8 V
(4) Zero

Explanation : The potential at the centre of the sphere is 80 V because it remains same at each
point under the metallic hollow sphere.
413. Find the luminous intensity of the sun if it produces the same illuminance on the earth as
produced by a bulb of at a distance . The distance between the sun and
the earth is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Illuminance produced by the sun
Illuminance produce by the bulb
According to problem
414. Two short magnets with pole strengths of 900 ab amp-cm and 100 ab-amp-cm are placed
with their axes in the same vertical line, with similar poles facing each other. Each magnet has a
length of 1 cm. When separation between the nearer poles is 1 cm, the weight of upper magnet
is supported by the repulsive force between the magnets. If g , then the mass of
upper magnet is
(1) 100 g
(2) 55 g
(3) 45 g
(4) 77.5 g
Explanation : In CGS system,

In equilibrium, net repulsion due to magnetic interaction = weight of upper magnet. Therefore,
as is clear from figure.
g
415. The phase difference between two points separated by 0.8 m in a wave of frequency 120
Hz is . The wave velocity is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Here ,
.
From
416. A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance 100 pF is to be constructed by using paper sheets
of 1 mm thickness as dielectric. If the dielectric constant of paper is 4, the number of circular
metal foils of diameter 2 cm each required for the purpose is
(1) 40
(2) 20
(3) 30
(4) 10

Explanation : The arrangement of metal plates separated by dielectric acts as parallel
combination of capacitors.
Therefore,
Here,
or
417. The potential at a point P which is forming a corner of a square of side 93mm with
charges, nC, located at the other three corners is nearly
(1) 16kV
(2) 4kV
(3) 400V
(4) 160V
Explanation :
418. A tennis ball bounces down flight of stairs striking each step in turn and rebounding to the
height of the step above. The coefficient of restitution has a value
(1)
(2) 1
(3) 1/
(4) 1/2

Explanation : As shown in adjoining figure ball is falling from height 2 and rebounding to a
height only. It means that velocity of ball jus before collision
and velocity just after collision
419. A small object placed on a rotating horizontal turn table just slips when it is placed at a
distance of 4 cm from the axis of rotation, if the angular velocity of the turn table is doubled the
object slips when its distance from the axis of rotation is
(1) 1 cm
(2) 2 cm
(3) 4 cm
(4) 8 cm

Explanation : The object will slip if centripetal force acting on it is more than friction force.
420. The number of telephonic message which are carried by a fiber at an instant with much
less intensity loss are
(1) 2400
(2) 2200
(3) 2000
(4) 1800

Explanation : 2000 number of telephonic messages can be carried by a optical fiber at an
instant
421. A coil of number of turns is wound tightly in the form of a spiral with inner and outer
radii and respectively. When a current of strength is passed through the coil, the magnetic
field at its centre is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Consider an element of thickness at a distance from the centre of spiral coil.
Number of turns in coil

Number of turns per unit length
Number of turns in element

Number of turns per unit length in element
Magnetic field at its centre due to element is
422. Two stretched strings have length 𝒍 and 2𝒍 while tensions are T and 4T respectively. If they
are made of same material the ratio of their frequencies is
(1) 2:1
(2) 1:2
(3) 1:1
(4) 1:4

Explanation : Frequency is given by
∴first frequency
And second frequency
∴hence, the ratio of frequencies

423. The dimension of is that of
(1) Velocity
(2) Time
(3) Capacitance
(4) Distance
Explanation : velocity of light
424. A thin rod of length and mass is bent at the middle point at an angle of . The
moment of inertia of the rod about an axis passing through and perpendicular to the plane of
the rod will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Moment of inertia of a uniform rod about one end

Moment of inertia of the system
425. The mass and length of a wire are and respectively. The density of the material of the
wire is . On applying the force on the wire, the increase in length is , then the Young’s
modulus of the material of the wire will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
As Volume density
426. A police car moving at , changes a motorcyclist. The police man sounds his horn at
176 Hz, while both of them move towards a stationary siren of frequency 165 Hz. Calculate the
speed of the motorcycle, if it is given that he does not observe any beats.
(1)
(2)
(3) Zero
(4)
Explanation : The motorcyclist observes no beats. So the apparent frequency observed by him
from the two sources must be equal.
Solving this equation we get,
427. If a bar is made of copper whose coefficient of linear expansion is one and a half times
that of iron, the ratio of the force developed in the copper bar to the iron bar of identical
lengths and cross-sections, when heated through the same temperature range (Young’s
modulus for copper may be taken equal to that of iron) is
(1) 3/2
(2) 2/3
(3) 9/4
(4) 4/9

Explanation :
428. The element used for radioactive carbon dating for more than 56000 yr is
(1) C-14
(2) U-234
(3) U-238
(4) Po-94

Explanation : C-14 is the element used in radioactive carbon dating
429. The current in an induction coil varies with time according to the graph shown
in figure. Which of the following graphs shows the induced emf ( ) in the coil with time
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Emf induces during ‘ ’ = 0
emf induces during ‘ ’ is constant throughout emf induces during ‘ ’ is constant throughout
magnitude of emf induced during ‘ ’ is equal to the magnitude of emf induced during ‘ ’. But
the direction opposite
430. For an electron in the second orbit of Bohr’s hydrogen atom, the moment of linear
momentum is
(1)
(2) 2
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The moment of linear momentum is angular momentum
=
Here, =2
431. What is the name of the level formed due to impurity atom in -type in the forbidden gap?
(1) Donor level

(2) Acceptor level
(3) Conduction level
(4) Forbidden level

Explanation : In -type doping, the impurities have left holes in the atomic structure which
tend to attract and hold free electrons. This pulls the fermi level down until it gets close to the
valence bond. Hence, name of level formed due to impurity atom is -type in the forbidden gap
is acceptor level.
432. Two small conducting spheres of equal radius have
charges and respectively and placed at a distance from each other
experience force . If they are brought in contact and separated to the same distance, they
experience force . The ratio of to is
(1) 1 : 8
(2)
(3) 1 : 2
(4)
Explanation :
433. Relative permeability of iron is 5500, then it magnetic susceptibility will be
(1)
(2)
(3) 5501
(4) 5499

Explanation :
434. A body slides down a frictionless track which ends in a circular loop of diameter . Then
the minimum height of the body in terms of so that it may just complete the loop, is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : For looping the loop, the velocity at the lowest point of loop should be
or
435. When a mass hangs attached to a spring of length , the spring stretches
by . The mass is pulled down until the length of the spring becomes . What is the
amount of elastic energy stored in the spring in this condition, if
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Force constant of a spring
Increment in the length
436. The ratio where and are the accelerations due to gravity at the surface of the
earth and at a height above the earth’s surface respectively, is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The value of acceleration due to gravity at height above the surface of earth
is
Where is radius of earth.
437. In the given figure, a hollow spherical capacitor is shown. The electric field will not be zero
at
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The electric field of a hollow spherical capacitor is localised in between inner and
outer surface of the spherical conductor.
Therefore, at point , the electric field will not be zero.
438. Two bodies of mass 4 kg and 6 kg are attached to the ends of a string passing over a
pulley. The 4 kg mass is attached to the table by another string. The tension in this string is
(1) 19.6 N
(2) 25 N
(3) 10.6 N
(4) 10 N

Explanation : For body of mass 6 kg
N
For body of mass 4 kg
N
439. Four curves and are drawn in the adjoining figure for a given amount of gas. The
curves which represent adiabatic and isothermal changes are
(1) and respectively


Explanation : As we know that slope of isothermal and adiabatic curves are always negative
and slope of adiabatic curve is always greater than that of isothermal curve
Hence in the given graph curve and represents adiabatic and isothermal changes
respectively
440. First Bohr radius of an atom with is . Radius of its third orbit is
(1) 9
(2) 6
(3) 3
(4)

Explanation : Radius of Bohr's Orbit is
441. In the adjacent shown circuit, a voltmeter of internal resistance when connected
across and reads Neglecting the internal resistance of the battery, the value of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Internal resistance of voltmeter is
Therefore effective resistance across and
is given by
According to ohm’s law
…(ii)
Now, total resistance of circuit
Now,
442. Work done in the given cyclic process is

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) zero

Explanation : For cyclic process p-V curve is closed curve and area enclosed by closed path
represent the work done.
443. Momentum of a photon is The corresponding wavelength is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : hence =
444. A steel wire can withstand a load up to 2940 N. A load of 150 kg is suspended from a rigid
support. The maximum angle through which the wire can be displaced from the mean position,
so that the wire does not break when the load passes through the position of equilibrium, is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
In equilibrium,
445. In order to obtain a time constant of 10 s in a circuit containing a resistance of ,

the capacity of the condenser should be
(1)
(2) 100
(3) 1000
(4) 10000
Explanation : F
446. If denotes the inductance of an inductor through which a current is flowing, then the
dimensional formula of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Not expressible in terms of

Explanation : Both and represent energy.
447. 10 moles of an ideal monoatomic gas at is mixed with 20 moles of another

monoatomic gas at Then the temperature of the mixture is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
448. In beta decay
(1) The parent and daughter nuclei have same number of protons
(2) The daughter nucleus has one proton less than the parent nucleus
(3) The daughter nucleus has one proton more than the parent nucleus
(4) The daughter nucleus has one neutron more than the parent nucleus
449. At a common temperature, a block of wood and a block of metal feel equally cold or hot.
The temperature of block of wood and block of metal are
(1) Equal to temperature of the body

(2) Less than the temperature of the body
(3) Greater than temperature of the body
(4) Either [b] or [c]

Explanation : When the temperature of an object is equal to that of human body, no heat is
transferred from the object to body and vice versa. Therefore block of wood and block of metal
feel equally cold and hot if they have same temperature as human body
450. A binary star consists of two stars (mass 2.2 ) and B (mass 11 ), where is the
mass of the sun. They are separated by distance and are rotating about their centre of mass,
which is stationary. The ratio of the total angular momentum of the binary star to the angular
momentum of star about the centre of mass is
(1) 7
(2) 6
(3) 9
(4) 10
Explanation : (as will be same in both cases)
(as
451. A double convex lens made out of glass (refractive index has both radii of
curvature of magnitudes 20 cm. Incident light rays parallel to the axis of this lens will converge
at a distance such that
(1) cm
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Use where,
452. The driver of a car travelling with speed towards a hill sounds a horn
of frequency If the velocity of sound in air is the frequency of
the reflected sound as heard by the driver is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Frequency of reflected sound heard by the driver.
453. Two springs have force constants and . There are extended through the same
distance . If their elastic energies are and , then is equal to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
454. During an adiabatic expansion of 2 moles of a gas, the change in internal energy was
found . The work done during the process is
(1) Zero
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : For adiabatic forces
455. A person used force , shown in figure to move a load with constant velocity on given
surface
Identify the correct surface profile
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Slope of surface should change from one constant value (non zero) to another
constant value (non zero) in terms of sign because force is constant piecewise
456. If a system undergoes contraction of volume then the work done by the system will be
(1) Zero
(2) Negligible
(3) Negative
(4) Positive

Explanation : , here is negative so will be negative
457. Faintest stars are called
(1) Dwarfs
(2) Sixth magnitude stars
(3) Second magnitude

(4) Zero magnitude stars
458. The velocity of electromagnetic waves in a dielectric medium of constant 4 is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
459. A vessel containing water is given a constant acceleration towards the right, along a
straight horizontal path. Which of the following diagram represents the surface of the liquid
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D

Explanation : Due to acceleration in forward direction, vessel is in an accelerated frame
therefore a Pseudo force will be exerted in backward direction. Therefore water will be
displaced in backward direction
460. A metallic block carrying current is subjected to a uniform magnetic induction as

shown in the figure. The moving charges experience a force given by …… which results in the
lowering of the potential of the face ….. Assume the speed of the carriers to be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : As the block is of metal, the charge carriers are electrons, so for current along
positive -axis, the electrons are moving along negative -axis, and as the magnetic
field is along the -axis, . So for this case yield
[As ]
As force on electrons is towards the face , the electrons will accumulate on it an hence it
will acquire lower potential
461. An electric dipole has a pair of equal and opposite point charges q and –q separated by a
distance . The axis of the dipole is defined as
(1) Direction from positive charge to negative charge
(2) Direction from negative charge to positive charge
(3) Perpendicular to the line joining the two charges drawn at the centre and pointing upward
direction
(4) Perpendicular to the line joining the two charges drawn at the centre and pointing
downward direction

Explanation : Axis of an electric dipole is always directed from negative charge to the positive
charge.
462. The point on the pressure-temperature phase diagram where all the three phases co-exist
is called
(1) Sublimation point
(2) Fusion point
(3) Triple point

(4) Vaporization point

Explanation : In the diagram of water, if the three curves and are extended,
they came to meet at a point P, called the triple point.
Therefore, triple point of a substance is a point in the phase diagram representing a particular
set of pressure and temperature at which the solid, liquid and vopour phases of the substance
can coexist.
For water, the values of pressure and temperature corresponding to triple point P are 0.46 cm
of mercury and 273.16 K (or 0.01 ) respectively.
463. A particle is moving in a circle with uniform speed. Its motion is
(1) Periodic and simple harmonic

(2) Periodic but no simple harmonic
(3) A periodic
464. The frequency 1057 MHz of radiation arising from two close energy levels in hydrogen
belongs to
(1) Radio waves
(2) Infrared waves
(3) Micro waves
(4)
465. A person travels along a straight road for the first half time with a velocity and the next
half time with a velocity
The mean velocity of the man is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
466. An ideal transformer has 100 turns in the primary and 250 turns in the secondary. The
peak value of the ac is . The secondary voltage is nearest to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
467. A charged particle with charge enters a region of constant, uniform and mutually
orthogonal fields E and B with a velocity v perpendicular to both E and B, and comes out
without any change in magnitude or direction of v. Then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : As v of charged particle is remaining constant, it means force acting on charged
particle is zero.
So,
468. Two immiscible liquids of refractive indices 1.5 and are filled in glass jar each of length 6
cm. A light of source is at the bottom of the jar, the apparent depth of light source will be
(1) 12.5 cm
(2) 17 cm
(3) 12 cm
(4) 8.5 cm

Explanation : Apparent depth is given by
469. A stone is just released from the window of a train moving along a horizontal straight
track. The stone will hit the ground following
(1) Straight path

(2) Circular path
(3) Parabolic path
(4) Hyperbolic path

Explanation : Due to constant velocity along horizontal and vertical downward force of gravity
stone will hit the ground following parabolic path
470. For one complete cycle of a thermodynamic process on a gas as shown in the -
diagram. Which of following is correct
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : , for a complete cycle and for given cycle work done is negative, so from
first law of thermodynamics will be negative,
471. If and are the potential energy and kinetic energy of the electron in stationary orbit in
the hydrogen atom, the value of is
(1) 2
(2)
(3) 1
(4)

Explanation : As is known,
or
472. The characteristic impedance parallel line wire is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Choice (is correct as
473. In a hydrogen atom, the electron moves around the nucleus in a circular orbit of
radius m. Its time period is .The current associated with the electron
motion is (charge of electron is )
(1) 1.00 A
(2)
(3)
(4)
474. Gravitational potential on the surface of earth is ( mass of the earth, radius of
earth)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Gravitational potential at a point on the surface of earth
475. In the certain process, 400 cal of heat are supplied to a system and at the same time 105 J
of mechanical work was done on the system. The increase in its internal energy is
(1) 20 cal
(2) 303 cal
(3) 404 cal
(4) 425 cal

Explanation :
cal
Note is negative because work is done on the system
476. The coils of a step down transformer have 500 and 5000 turns. In the primary coil an ac
of at is sent. The value of the current and potential difference in the
secondary coil will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : . The transformer is step-down type, so primary coil will have more
turns. Hence
477. A parallel plate capacitor having a plate separation of is charged by connecting it to

a supply. The energy density is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The energy density of parallel plate capacitor is given by
478. Ozone layer blocks the radiations of wavelength
(1) Less than m

(2) Equal to m
(3) More than m

(4) All of the above

Explanation : Ozone layer blocks the high energy radiations like UV
479. A small bar magnet oscillates in a horizontal plane with a period at a place where the
angle of dip is . When the same needle is made to oscillate in a vertical plane coinciding with
the magnetic meridian, its period will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
480. Two capacitors each of capacitance are connected in parallel and are then charged
by supply. The total energy of their charges (in joules) is
(1) 0.01
(2) 0.02
(3) 0.04
(4) 0.06
Explanation :
481. The radius of a nucleus with atomic mass number 7 is 2fermi. Find the radius of nucleus
with atomic number 189.
(1) 3
(2) 4
(3) 5
(4) 6

Explanation :
482.
(1) The potential energy of the particle is zero
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : For horizontal planes potential energy remains constant equal to zero, if we
assumes surface to be the zero level.
483. The minimum wavelength of -rays produced in a coolidge tube operated at potential
difference of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
484. An oil drop with charge is held stationary between two plates with an external potential
difference of 400 V. If the size of the drop is doubled without any change of charge, the
potential difference required to keep the drop stationary will be
(1) 400 V
(2) 1600 V
(3) 3200 V
(4) 4000 V
Explanation : or or
485. Two soap bubbles of radii x and y coalesce to constitute a bubble of radius z. Then is equal
to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
If the process takes place is vacuum then
If process is isothermal
486. A convex lens of focal length forms a real, inverted image twice in size of the object.
The distance of the object form the lens is
(1) 0.5 m
(2) 0.166 m
(3) 0.33 m
(4) 1 m

Explanation :
Or
Or
487. A simple pendulum has time period The bob is given negative charge and surface below
it is given positive charge. The new time period will be
(1) Less than

(2) Greater than
(3) Equal to
(4) Infinite

Explanation : In this case time period of pendulum becomes
488. A gang capacitor is formed by interlocking a number of plates as shown in figure. The
distance between the consecutive plates is 0.885 cm and the overlapping area of the plates
is The capacity of the unit is
(1) 1.06 pF
(2) 4 pF
(3) 6.36 pF
(4) 12.72 pF

Explanation : The given arrangement of nine plates is equivalent to the parallel combination of
8 capacitors.
The capacity of each capacitor,
Hence, the capacity of 8 capacitors
489. 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
(1) 10 Hz
(2) 360 Hz
(3) 216 Hz
(4) 60 Hz

Explanation : Speed =360 revolutions per min
=360/60 revolutions per sec=6
∴ frequency =6×60=360
490. Which of the following graphs show variation of potential energy (U) with position x.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The variation of potential energy(U)
With distance(x)is
Hence, parabolic graph is obtained.

491. A mass m is attached to the end of a rod of length l. The mass goes around a vertical
circular path with the other end hinged at the centre. What should be the minimum velocity of
mass at the bottom of the circle, so that the mass complete the circle?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : When a particle is moved in a circle under the action of a torque then such
motion is non-uniform circular motion.
Applying principle of conservation of energy, total mechanical energy at L
=total mechanical energy at H
But
Or
Or
Hence for looping the vertical loop, the minimum velocity at the lowest point L IS
492. plots for two gases during adiabatic processes are shown in figure. Plots 1 and 2
should correspond respectively to
(1) He and
(2) and He
(3) He and
(4) and

Explanation : As is clear from figure,
Slope of curve 2 > Slope of curve 1
As
adiabatic curve 2 corresponds to helium and adiabatic curve 1 corresponds to oxygen
493. The elastic energy stored per unit volume in a stretched wire is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

494. The deviation caused in red, yellow and violet colours for crown glass prism
are and respectively. The dispersive power of prism material is
(1) 0.268
(2) 0.368
(3) 0.468
(4) 0.568
Explanation :
495. The co-ordinates of a moving particle at time are given by and The
instantaneous speed of the particle is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : and
496. Figure given shows the distance –time graph of the motion of a car. It follows from the
graph that the car is
(1) At rest
(2) In uniform motion
(3) In non-uniform acceleration

(4) Uniformly accelerated
Explanation : Since which is in form

Thus the motion is uniformly accelerated
497. A tuning fork of frequency 200 Hz is in unison with a sonometer wire. The number of beats
heard per second when the tension is increased by 1% is
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 4
(4) 1/2
Explanation :
Number of beats
498. A coil of inductance 300 mH and resistance is connected to a source of voltage 2V. The
current reaches half of its steady state value in
(1) 0.05 s
(2) 0.1 s
(3) 0.15 s
(4) 0.3 s
Explanation : The current at any instant is given by
499. A tangent galvanometer has a coil of 25 turns and a radius of 15 cm. The horizontal
component of the earth’s magnetic field is T. The current required to produce a
deflection of 45 in it is
(1) 0.29 A
(2) 0.14 A
(3) 1.2 A
(4) A

Explanation :
From
A
500. The centre of mass of three particles of masses 1 kg, 2kg and 3kg is at (2, 2, 2). The position
of the fourth mass of 4 kg to be places in the system as that the new centre of mass is at (0, 0,
0) is
(1) (-3,-3,-3)
(2) (-3,3,-3)
(3) (2,3,-3)
(4) (2,-2,3)

Explanation :
Position of centre of mass (2, 2, 2,)
kg
New position of centre of mass (0, 0, 0).
For initial position
Similarly,
and
For new position,
Similarly,
Position of fourth mass (-3, -3, -3)
501. The resistance of copper wire of diameter=2 mm is of the order of

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : From , when m,

mm,
502. Three bricks each of length and mass are arranged as shown from the wall. The
distance of the centre of mass of the system from the wall is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
From figure,
503. The modulation in which pulse duration varies in accordance with the modulating signal is
called
(1) PAM
(2) PPM
(3) PWM
(4) PCM
504. In above question, the work done in the two wires is
(1) 0.5 J, 0.03 J

(2) 0.25 J, 0 J
(3) 0.03 J, 0.25 J
(4) 0 J, 0 J
Explanation :
are constants.
…….(i)
Now ,
Again , ………..(ii)
Answer is confirmed by comparing Eqs. (i) and (ii) .
505. The dependence of binding energy per nucleon, on the mass number, , is represented
by
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : B.E. per nucleon is maximum for . For futher detail refer theory
506. Electromagnets are made of soft iron because soft iron has
(1) Low susceptibility and low retentivity

(2) Low susceptibility and high retentivity
(3) High permeability and low retentivity

(4) High permeability and high coercivity

Explanation : Electromagnets are made of soft iron because soft iron has high permeability
and low retentivity
507. Figure shows four diagrams. Which of these curves represent isothermal and
adiabatic process?
(1) and
(2) and
(3) and
(4) and

Explanation : In curves and , pressure and volume both increase. Therefore, temperature
must rise and heat must be supplied/work is done. Therefore, and cannot be required
curves. Out of and , slope of is smaller. Therefore, is isothermal curve and is
adiabatic curve
508. In India electricity is supplied for domestic use at 220 V. It is supplied at 110 V in USA. If the
resistance of a 60 W bulb for use in India is ,the resistance of a 60 W bulb for use in USA will
be
(1)
(2) 2
(3)
(4)
Explanation : In India, power,
In USA, power,
As
or
509. The mutual inductance of an induction coil is . In the primary coil, the current reduces
from to zero in . What is the induced emf in the secondary coil
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Zero
Explanation :
510. When a ceiling fan is switched on, it makes 10 rotations in the first 4 s. How many rotations
will it make in the next 4 s? (Assuming uniform angular acceleration)
(1) 10
(2) 20
(3) 40
(4) 30
Explanation :
or
Let it make rotations in the first 8 s
Then,
or
The required number of rotations
511. A uniform rod of length and mass is free to rotate about point . The rod is
released from rest in horizontal position. Given that the moment of inertia of the rod
about is the initial angular acceleration of the rod will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Weight of the rod will produce the torque
Angular acceleration
512. If the capacity of a condenser is 1 F, then its resistance in a DC circuit will be
(1) Zero
(2) infinity
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Capacitive reactance( is given by
Where is angular frequency and C the capacitance.

Also, where is frequency.
In a DC circuit
513. An optical fiber made of glass with a core of refractive index of 1.55 and include with
another glass with a refractive index of 1.51. Launching takes place from air. What is the value
of critical angle for core-clad boundary?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
514. A particle moves in circle of radius 25 cm at the rate of two revolutions per second. The
acceleration of particle is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Acceleration of the particle is
515. In hydrogen atom, the electron is moving round the nucleus with
velocity in an orbit of radius The acceleration of the electron is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Acceleration of electron moving round the nucleus
516. A particle is projected with a velocity at an angle of . At the highest point, it

explodes into three particles of equal masses. One goes vertically upwards with a
velocity , the second particle goes vertically downwards. What is the velocity of third
particle?
(1) making angle with horizontal

(2) making angle with horizontal
(3)
(4)

Explanation : If a particle is projected with velocity at an angle with the horizontal, the
velocity of the particle at the highest point is
If is the mass of the particle, then its initial momentum at highest point in the horizontal
direction . It means at the highest point, initially the particle has no momentum
vertically upwards or downwards. Therefore, after explosion, the final momentum of the
particles going upwards and downwards must be zero. Hence, the final momentum after
explosion is the momentum of the third particle, in the horizontal direction. If the third particle
moves with velocity , then its momentum ,

According to law of conservation of linear momentum,
We have or
517. When the forward bias voltage of a diode is changed from 0.6 V to 0.7 V, the current
changes from 5 mA to 15 mA. Then its forward bias resistance is
(1) 0.01
(2) 0.1
(3) 10
(4) 100
Explanation : Forward biased resistance =
518. A current of enters one corner of an equilateral triangle having 3 wires of

resistances each and leaves by the corner Then the current and are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
519. In which of the following decay, the element does not change
(1) -decay
(2) -decay
(3) -decay
(4) None of these

Explanation : As the particle has no charge and mass
520. The ratio transmitter operates on a wavelength of 1500 m at a power of 400 kW. The
energy of radio photon (in joule) is
(1) J
(2) J
(3) J
(4) J

Explanation : The energy of photon is
Hence, energy of radio photon is

J
521. A body is moving in a straight line a shown in velocity-time graph. The displacement and
distance travelled by in 8s are respectively
(1) 12 m, 20 m
(2) 20m, 12 m
(3) 12 m, 12 m
(4) 20 m, 20 m

Explanation : Displacement 12m
=20m
522. In a photocell bichromatic light of wavelength and are incident on cathode

whose work function is If a uniform magnetic field of exists parallel to the
plate, the radius of the path described by the photoelectron will be (mass of
electron )
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Energy of photons corresponding to light of wavelength is
and that corresponding to
As and Photoelectric emission is possible with only. Maximum kinetic

energy of emitted photoelectrons
Photo electrons experience magnetic force and move along a circular path of radius
523. If rotational velocity of a dynamo armature is doubled, then induced e.m.f. will become
(1) Half
(2) Two times
(3) Four times
(4) Unchanged

Explanation :
524. A student is standing at a distance of 50 metres from the bus. As soon as the bus begins its
motion with an acceleration of , the student starts running towards the bus with a
uniform velocity u. Assuming the motion to be along a straight road, the minimum value of ,
so that the student is able to catch the bus is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let student catch the bus after sec. So it will cover distance
Similarly distance travelled by the bus will be for the given condition
To find the minimum value of
, so we get , then
525. Two wires, one made of copper and other of steel are joined end to end (as shown in
figure). The area of cross-section of copper wire is twice that of steel wire.
They are placed under compressive force of magnitudes F. The ratio for their lengths such that
change in lengths of both wires are same is (
(1) 2.1
(2) 1.1
(3) 1.2
(4) 2
Explanation :
And
Here,
526. The radius of the first (lowest) orbit of the hydrogen atom is . The radius of the second
(next higher) orbit will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
527. Consider elastic collision of a particle of mass moving with a velocity with another
particle of the same mass at rest. After the collision the projectile and the struck particle move
in directions making angles and respectively with the initial direction of motion. The sum
of the angles , is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : If the masses are equal and target is at rest and after collision both masses
moves in different direction. Then angle between direction of velocity will be , if collision is
elastic
528. Quality of a musical note depends on
(1) Harmonics present

(2) Amplitude of the wave
(3) Fundamental frequency

(4) Velocity of sound in the medium

Explanation : The quality of sound depends upon the number of harmonics present. Due to
different number of harmonics present in two sounds, the shape of the resultant wave is also
different
529. Which of the four arrangements in the figure correctly shows the vector addition of two
forces and to yield the third force
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
530. Two charged particles are projected into a region in which a magnetic field is
perpendicular to their velocities. After they enter the magnetic field, you can conclude that
(1) The charges are deflected in opposite directions
(2) The charges continue to move in a straight line
(3) The charges move in circular paths
(4) The charges move in circular paths but in opposite directions

Explanation : When a charged particle is projected into a region of magnetic field such that
magnetic field is perpendicular to the velocity vector of charged particles then charged particles
will follow circular path.
531. The equation represents a wave with
(1) Amplitude frequency and wavelength

Explanation : The given equation can be written as
Hence amplitude and frequency
And wave length
532. An aluminium rod, Young’s modulus , has a breaking strain of 0.2%. The
minimum cross-sectional area of the rod in in order to support a load of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
Or
= 0.71
533. Assuming to be frequency of first line in Balmer series, the frequency of the immediate
next( second) line is
(1) 0.50
(2) 1.35
(3) 2.05
(4) 2.70

Explanation : For Balmer series, =2 and =3,4,5,….
Frequency, of 1st spectral line of Balmer series
or …(i)
Frequency, of 2nd spectral line of Balmer series
or ….(ii)
Form eqs. (i) and (ii), we have
534. The energy required to charge a parallel plate condenser of plate separation and plate
area of cross-section such that uniform electric field between the plates is ,is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Energy given by the cell
Here, = capacitance of capacitor =

potential difference across the plates =
Therefore,
535. The length of an elastic string is a metre when the tension is 44 N, and b metre when the
tension is 5 N. The length in metre when the tension is 9 N, is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
So,
…….(i)
…….(ii)
So, length of wire when tension is 9 N
change in length)
9=
Hence, final length =
=
536. Which of the following transition in Balmer series for hydrogen will have longest
wavelength?
(1) =2 to =1
(2) =6 to =1
(3) =3 to =2
(4) =6 to =2

Explanation : According to the Bohr’s theory the wavelength of radiations emitted from
hydrogen atom given by
For maximum wavelength if then
537. To determine the half- life of radioactive element, a student plots graph of ln
t. Here is the rate of radioactive decay at time t. If the number of radioactive nuclei of this
element decreases by a factor of after 4.16 yr, the value of is
(1) 8
(2) 7
(3) 4
(4) 8.5
Explanation : = |Activity of radioactive substance|
Taking log both sides
Hence, ln t graph is a straight line with slope- .

From the graph we can see that,
Now applying the equation

538. When power is drawn from the secondary coil of the transformer, the dynamic resistance
(1) Increases
(2) Decreases
(3) Remains unchanged
(4) Changes erratically

Explanation : When the secondary coil circuit is open, the magnetic flux in the core is produced
by the primary current only. When the secondary circuit is closed, the currents in the secondary
coil also produce magnetic flux in the core but in opposite direction. This decreases the core
flux and hence reduces the back more current is drawn in the primary coil. Hence, power
factor is no longer zero. The power factor has increased or the phase difference is no
longer phase difference has decreased. Thus, dynamic resistance has increased
539. If represents the radius of the orbit of a satellite of mass moving around a planet of
mass , the velocity of the satellite is given by
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
540. The figure shows variation of photocurrent with anode potential for a photo-sensitive
surface for three different radiations. Let and be the intensities and and be the
frequencies for the curves and respectively. Then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Saturation current is proportional to intensity while stopping potential increases
with increase in frequency. Hence,
while
541. A bullet fired at an angle of with the horizontal hits the ground 3 km away. By adjusting
its angle of projection, one can hope to hit a target 5 km away. Assume the muzzle speed to be
same and the air resistance is negligible
(1) possible to hit a target 5 km away

(2) not possible to hit a target 5 km away
(3) prediction is not possible


Explanation : The body covers a horizontal distance AB during its flight. This horizontal range is
given by
Hence, maximum range with velocity of projection cannot be more than 3.464 m, Hence, it is
not possible to hit a target 5 km away.
542. At what temperature is the kinetic energy of a gas molecule double that of its value of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
543. A particle, with restoring force proportional to displacement and resisting force
proportional to velocity is subjected to a force.
If the amplitude of the particle is maximum for and the energy of the particle is
maximum for then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Amplitude resonance takes place at a frequency of external force which is less
than the frequency of undamped maximum vibrations. Velocity resonance takes place ( ,
maximum energy) when frequency of external periodic force is equal to natural frequency of
undamped vibrations
544. A particle moves in the plane under the influence of a force such that its linear
momentum is
Where and are constants. The angle between the force and momentum is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
The momentum and force are perpendicular to each other at

545. An asteroid of mass is approaching earth, initially at a distance of with speed . It
hits the earth with a speed ( are radius and mass of earth), then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Applying law of conservation of energy for asteroid at a distance and at
earth’s surface.
Substituting these values in Eq. (i), we get

546. A proton of energy is moving in a circular path in a uniform magnetic field. The energy
of an alpha particle moving in the same magnetic field and along the same path will be
(1) 4
(2) 2
(3) 8
(4) 6
Explanation :
547. The frequency of the fundamental note in a wire stretched under tension T is v. if the
tension is increased to 25T, then the frequency of the fundamental note will be
(1) 25v
(2) 5v
(3) 10v
(4) V

Explanation : The fundamental frequency
Or
548. One yard in SI units is equal
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
549. At a certain instant of time the mass of rocket going up vertically is 100 kg. If it is ejecting 5
kg of gas per second at a speed of 400 m/s, the acceleration of the rocket would be
(Taking
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The acceleration of a rocket is given by
550. Thermoelectric constant of a thermocouple are and Thermoelectric power at

inversion temperature is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
For inversion temperature
Thermo electric power
551. Two point charge and are situated at the origin and at the
point respectively. The point along the -axis where the electric field vanishes is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
Suppose the field vanishes at distance we have
or or
or or
552. With a standard rectangular bar magnet of length (l), breadth and magnetic
moment M, the time period of the magnet in vibration magnetometer is 4 s. If the magnet is
cut normal to its length into four equal pieces, the time period (in second) with one of the
pieces
(1) 16
(2) 2
(3) 1
(4)

Explanation : Time period of magnet in vibration magnetometer
Where moment of inertia of magnet,

magnetic moment,
horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field.
553. A uniform spring of force constant k is cut into two pieces, the lengths of which are in the
ratio 1: 2. The ratio of the force constants of the shorter and longer piece is
(1) 1 : 2
(2) 2 : 1
(3) 1 : 3
(4) 2 : 3

Explanation : Let be the force constant of the shorter part of the spring of length . In a
complete spring, three springs are in series each of force constant
554. and are long straight conductors, distance apart, carrying current . The
magnetic field at the midpoint of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : The field at the midpoint of due to is and the same is due
to . Therefore the total field is
555. A bubble of 8 mole of helium is submerged at a certain depth in water. The temperature of
water increases by . How much heat is added approximately to helium during expansion?
(1) 4000 J
(2) 3000 J
(3) 3500 J
(4) 4500 J

Explanation : Heat added to helium during expansion
=
= ( =
3000 J
556. In which frequencies range space waves normally propagated
(1) HF
(2) VHF
(3) UHF
(4) SHF

Explanation : Ultra high frequency waves are generally normally propagated
557. A body is thrown vertically up with a velocity . It passes three points and in its
upward journey with velocities and respectively. The ratio of the separations between
points and and between and is
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
558. What will be the colour of sky as seen from the earth, if there were no atmosphere
(1) Black
(2) Blue
(3) Orange
(4) Red

Explanation : Sky appears blue due to scattering. In absence of atmosphere no scattering will
occur
559. A long magnetic needle of length , magnetic moment and pole strength units is
broken into two pieces at the middle. The magnetic moment and pole strength of each piece
will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
Pole strength of each part
Magnetic moment of each part
560. A body dropped from a height with an initial speed zero, strikes the ground with a
velocity . Another body of same mass is dropped from the same height with an initial
speed . Find the final velocity of second body with which it strikes the ground
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : For first case
For second case
561. Oxygen boils at . This temperature is approximately
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
562. The potential energy between two molecules as a function of the distance between
them has been shown in the figure. The two molecules are
(1) Attracted when lies between and and are repelled when lies between and
(2) Attracted when lies between and and are repelled when lies between and
(3) Attracted when they reach
(4) Repelled when they reach
Explanation :
In the region slope of the graph is positive
negative force is attractive in nature
In the region slope of the graph is negative
positive force is repulsive in nature
563. Choose the incorrect statement out of the following
(1) Every measurement by any measuring instrument has some error
(2) Every calculated physical quantity that is based on measured values has some error
(3) A measurement can have more accuracy but less precision and vice versa
(4) The percentage error is different from relative error

564. In an intrinsic semiconductor, the Fermi level is
(1) Nearer to valency band than conduction band
(2) Equidistance from conduction band and valency band
(3) Nearer to conduction band than valency band
(4) Bisecting the conduction band

Explanation : In intrinsic semiconductor of Fermi level is near the middle of the forbidden gap.
565. In the relation
(1) Number of molecules

(2) Atomic number
(3) Mass number
(4) Number of moles
566. Maximum value of static friction is called
(1) Limiting friction

(2) Rolling friction
(3) Normal reaction
(4) Coefficient of friction
567. A charged particle q is shot towards another charged particle Q which is fixed, with a
speed v. It approaches Q upto a closest distance and then returns. If was given a speed ,
the closest distance of approach would be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let a particle of change having velocity v approaches Q upto a closest
distance and if the velocity becomes , the closest distance will be .’
The law of conservation of energy yields,
Kinetic energy of particle=electric potential energy between them at closest distance of
approach.
Or
Or …(i)
and …(ii)
Dividing Eq. (i) by Eq.(ii),
568. If the electric flux entering and leaving an enclosed surface respectively is and , then,
charge enclosed in closed surface is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Net electric flux of surface
569. Two wires of same material and radius have their lengths in ratio 1:2. If these wires are
stretched by the same force, the strain produced in the two wires will be in the ratio
(1) 2:1
(2) 1:1
(3) 1:2
(4) 1:4
Explanation :
or
Therefore the strain produced in wire will be in ratio 1:2.
570. If the electron is a hydrogen atom jumps from an orbit with level to an orbit with
level the emitted radiation has a wavelength given by
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Wavelength emitted is given by
571. Light travels in two media and with

speeds and respectively. Then the critical angle between them is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Here,
Light travels slower in denser medium. Hence medium is a denser medium and medium is
a rarer medium. Here, light travels from medium to medium .
Let be the critical angle between them
Refractive index of medium r.t medium is

572. A pendulum has time period If it is taken on to another planet having acceleration due
to gravity half and mass 9 times that of the earth then its time period on the other planet will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
573. The frequency of tuning forks and are respectively 3% more and 2% less than the
frequency of tuning fork When and are simultaneously excited, 5 beats per second are
produced. Then the frequency of the tuning fork in (in ) is
(1) 98
(2) 100
(3) 103
(4) 105

Explanation : Let be the frequency of fork then
and
But
574. A stone of mass tied to a light inextensible string of length is whirling in a
circular path of radius in a vertical plane. If the ratio of the maximum tension in the string to
the minimum tension in the string is 4 and if is taken to be the speed of the stone
at the highest point of the circle is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Since the maximum tension in the string moving in the vertical circle is at the
bottom and minimum tension is at the top
and
Or but
575. In a radiation spectrum obtained from a furnace of 2600 K has maximum intensity at
12000 wavelength. If the maximum intensity in spectrum of a star is at 5000 A. the
temperature of the outer surface of star is
(1) 7800 K
(2) 6240 K
(3) 5240 K
(4) 3640 K

Explanation : Wavelength of radiation
Temperature of star
Wavelength of star spectrum
Temperature of star
From Wien law
576. Two stretched strings have length 𝒍 and 2𝒍 while tensions are T and 4T respectively. If they
are made of same material the ratio of their frequencies is
(1) 2:1
(2) 1:2
(3) 1:1
(4) 1:4

Explanation : Frequency is given by
∴first frequency
And second frequency
∴hence, the ratio of frequencies

577. A microphone converts
(1) Sound signals into electrical signals

(2) Electrical signals into sound signals
(3) Both [a] and [b] above

(4) Neither [a] nor [b]
578. A square loop of wire, side length 10 cm is placed at angle of 45 with a magnetic field that
changes uniformly from 0.1 T to zero in 0.7 s. The induced current in the loop (its resistance is
1 is
(1) 1.0 mA
(2) 2.5 mA
(3) 3.5 mA
(4) 4.0 mA

Explanation : Initial magnetic flux linked with the loop
Final magnetic flux linked with the loop,
Now, induced emf in the loop ,
Induced current =
579. The mass defect per nucleon is called
(1) Binding energy

(2) Packing fraction
(3) Ionization energy
(4) Excitation energy
580. An electromagnetic wave, going through vacuum is described by

Which of the following is independent of wavelength?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Here,
And
, where is the velocity of electromagnetic wave, which is

independent of wavelength of wave but depends upon the nature of medium of propagation of
wave
581. The ratio of minimum to maximum wavelength in Balmer series is
(1) 5:9
(2) 5:36
(3) 1:4
(4) 3:4

Explanation : For maximum wavelength of Balmer series
…(i)
For minimum wavelength of Balmer series,
…(ii)
From Eqs.(i)and (ii), we have
582. A man standing between two parallel hills, claps his hand and hears successive echoes at
regular intervals of If velocity of sound is then the distance between the hills is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let the man be at a distance from hill and from hill as shown in
figure. Let
The time interval between the original sound and echoes from and will be respectively
and
where is the velocity of sound
The distance between the hills is
583. The gas thermometers are more sensitive than liquid thermometers because
(1) Gases expand more than liquids

(2) Gases are easily obtained
(3) Gases are much lighter

(4) Gases do not easily change their states

Explanation : For gases is more
584. A man standing between two parallel hills, claps his hand and hears successive echoes at
regular intervals of If velocity of sound is then the distance between the hills is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let the man be at a distance from hill and from hill as shown in
figure. Let
The time interval between the original sound and echoes from and will be respectively
and
where is the velocity of sound
The distance between the hills is
585. A current of 1.5 A flows through a copper voltameter. The thickness of copper deposited
on the electrode surface of size is 20 min will be (density of
copper
(1) m
(2) 6.6 m
(3) 1.3 m
(4) 2.6 m
Explanation : Thickness
m.
586. The temperature coefficient of resistance of a semiconductor
(1) Is always positive

(2) Is always negative
(3) Is zero
(4) May be positive or negative or zero

Explanation : The temperature co-efficient of resistance of a semiconductor is always negative
587. A particle is projected with 200 , at an angle of 60 . At the highest point it explodes
into three particles of equal masses. One goes vertically upward with velocity 100 the
second particle goes vertically downward with the same velocity as the first. Then what is the
velocity of the third particle?
(1) 120 with 60 angle

(2) 200 with 30 angle
(3) 50 vertically upwards

(4) 300 horizontally

Explanation : At the highest point momentum of particle before explosion
horizontally
Now as three is no external force during explosion, hence
However, since velocities of two fragments, of masses each, are 100 downward
and upward.
hence, or
m horizontally
horizontally
588. A biconvex lens form a real image of an object placed perpendicular to its principal axis.
Suppose the radii of curvature of the lens tend to infinity. Then the image would
(1) Disappear
(2) Remain as real image still
(3) Be virtual and of the same size as the object
(4) Suffer from aberrations
Explanation :
For biconvex lens

Given so no focus at real distance
589. A polythene piece, rubbed with wool, is found to have negative charge of C. the
number of electrons transferred from wool to polythene is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
590. A body sitting on the topmost berth in the compartment of a train which is just going to
stop on a railway station, drops an apple aiming at the open hand of his brother sitting
vertically below his hands at a distance of about . The apple will fall
(1) Precisely on the hand of his brother
(2) Slightly away from the hand of his brother in the direction of motion of the train
(3) Slightly away from the hand of his brother in the direction opposite to the direction of
motion of the train

Explanation : Horizontal velocity of apple will ren ain same but due to retardation of train,
velocity of train and hence velocity of boy ground decreases, so apple falls away from the
hand of boy in the direction of motion of the train
591. For light of wavelength 5000 photon energy is nearly 2.5 eV. For -rays of wavelength 1
, the photon energy will be close to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : As energy ,
Therefore, energy corresponding to
592. Net magnetic field at the centre of the circle O due to a current through a loop as shown in
figure (
(1) zero
(2) Perpendicular to paper inwards
(3) Perpendicular to paper outwards

(4) Perpendicular to paper inwards if and perpendicular to paper outwards
if

Explanation : The current through loop is anticlockwise. Hence, magnetic field at the points
within the loop is perpendicular to paper outwards. As the magnetic lines of force form a closed
path and tangent to line of force tells the direction of magnetic field at that point. Hence,
magnetic field at is perpendicular to paper inwards.
593. A marble block of mass lying on ice when given a velocity of is stopped by
friction in . Then the coefficient of friction is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
594. The temperature variation in the region of stratosphere lies from
(1) 290 K to 220 K

(2) 220 K to 280 K
(3) 220 K to 380 K
(4) 180 K to 700 K
595. Four spheres of diameter and mass are placed with their centres on the four
corners of a square of side . Then the moment of inertia of the system about an axis along one
of the sides of the square is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : We calculate moment of inertia of the system about
Moment of inertia of each of the sphere and about
Moment of inertia of each of the sphere and about
Using theorem of parallel axes

Total moment of inertia
596. In an AC series circuit, the instantaneous current is maximum when the instantaneous
voltage is maximum. The circuit element connected to the source will be
(1) Pure inductor

(2) Pure capacitor
(3) Pure resistor

(4) Combination of capacitor and an inductor

Explanation : The circuit element connected to the AC source will be pure resistor. In pure
resistive AC circuit, voltage and current are in the same phase
597. represents
(1) Stress
(2) Young’s Modulus
(3) Pressure
(4) All of the above three quantities
598. The potential energy of a certain spring when stretched through a distance ‘ ’ is .
The amount of work (in joule) that must be done on this spring to stretch it through an
additional distance ‘ ’ will be
(1) 30
(2) 40
(3) 10
(4) 20
Explanation : [Given in the problem]
599. The potential energy of a particle in a force field is , where and are positive
constants and is the distance of particle from the centre of the field. For stable equilibrium,
the distance of the particle is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : For equilibrium
For stable equilibrium
should be positive for the value of
Here is +ve value for
600. A motor having an armature of resistance is designed to operate at mains. At full

speed, it develops a back e.m.f. of . When the motor is running at full speed, the current in
the armature is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
601. If the mass of neutral kg, then the de-Broglie wavelength of neutral of
energy 3eV is
(1) m
(2) m
(3) m
(4) m

Explanation : J
602. In a common emitter transistor amplifier and internal resistance of a

transistor is . The voltage amplification of amplifier will be
(1) 500
(2) 460
(3) 600
(4) 560

Explanation :
603. A positive point charge is carried from a point to a point in the electric field of a point
charge + at . If the permittivity of free space is , the work done in the process is given by
(where a =OA and )
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
604. When sunlight is scattered by atmospheric atoms and molecules, the amount of scattering
of light of wavelength 440 nm is . The amount of scattering for the light of wavelength 660 nm
is approximately
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Amount of scattering of light

Now here
For let
then
605. Moment of inertia of a ring of mass and radius about an axis passing through the
centre and perpendicular to the plane is . What is the moment of inertia about its diameter
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Moment of inertia of a ring of mass and radius about an axis passing
through the centre and perpendicular to the plane
…(i)
Moment of inertia of a ring about its diameter
[Using (i)]
606. The reciprocal of resistance is
(1) Conductance
(2) Resistivity
(3) Voltage

Explanation : The reciprocal of resistance is called conductance
607. A ball of mass and another ball of mass are dropped from equal height. If time taken
by the balls are and respectively, then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The time of fall is independent of the mass
608. A wooden cube (density of wood ) of slide floats in a liquid of density with its upper
and lower surfaces horizontal. If the cube is pushed slightly down and released, its performs
simple harmonics motion of period , then is equal
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let at any instant, cube is at a depth from the equilibrium position then net
force acting on the cube = upthrust on the portion of length
…(i)
Negative sign shows that, force is opposite to . Hence equation of SHM
…(ii)
Comparing Eqs. (i) and (ii)
609. Radio wave diffract around building although light waves do not. The reason is that radio
waves
(1) Travel with speed target than

(2) Have much larger wavelength than light
(3) Carry news

(4) Are not electromagnetic waves

Explanation : Diffraction takes places when the wavelength of wave is comparable with the size
of the obstacle in path. The wavelength of radio waves is greater than the wavelength of light
waves. Therefore, radio waves are diffracted around building
610. If there are no heat losses, the heat released by the condensation of of steam
at into water at can be used to convert of ice at into water at Then
the ratio is nearly
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Heat released to convert of steam at to water at is
If of ice is converted from to water at it requires heat
or
611. Which of the following circuits is correct for verification of Ohm’s law?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these

Explanation : The circuit arrangement shown in figure (is the correct arrangement for
verification of Ohm’s law. For convenience the same figure has been redrawn here. In the
figure, is the resistance, for which Ohm’s law is to be verified. Voltmeter is connected to its
parallel and ammeter, cell and rheostat arrangement in the series.
612. One mole of a monoatomic ideal gas is mixed with one mole of a diatomic ideal gas. The
molar specific heat of the mixture at constant volume is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
613. Half-life of radioactive substance is 3.20 h. What is the time taken for a 75% of substance
to be used?
(1) 6.38 h
(2) 12 h
(3) 4.18 day
(4) 1.2 day

Explanation : The activity or decay rate of radioactive substance is the number of decays per
second.
or
or
where is the activity of radioactive substance at time
According to question,
or
or
or t 6.38 h
614. A type kept outside in sunlight bursts off after sometime because of
(1) Increases in pressure

(2) Increases in volume
(4) None of these
615. Two rectangular blocks and of different metals have same length and same area of
cross-section. They are kept in such a way that their cross-sectional area touch each other. The
temperature at one end of is and that of at the other end is . If the ratio of their
thermal conductivity is 1 : 3, then under steady state, the temperature of the junction in contact
will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : It is given that then the temperature of the junction in

contact
616. Displacement between maximum potential energy position and maximum kinetic energy
position for a particle executing S.H.M. is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Maximum potential energy position
and maximum kinetic energy position is
617. Equivalent resistance between the points and is (in )
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
618. 1 mol of gas occupies a volume of 200 mL at 100 mm pressure. What is the volume
occupied by two moles of gas at 400 mm pressure and at same temperature?
(1) 50 mL
(2) 100 mL
(3) 200 mL
(4) 400 mL

From Boyle’ Law
mL
Volume of 2 mol gas= mL
619. Two long parallel copper wires carry currents of each in opposite directions. If the wires
are separated by a distance of , then the force between the two wires is
(1) , attractive
(2) , repulsive
(3) , attractive
(4) , repulsive
Explanation : [repulsive]
620. With the propagation of a longitudinal wave through a material medium, the quantities
transmitted in the propagation direction are
(1) Energy, momentum and mass

(2) Energy
(3) Energy and mass

(4) Energy and linear momentum
621. The direction of induced e.m.f. during electromagnetic induction is given by
(1) Faraday’s law

(2) Lenz’s law
(3) Maxwell’s law
(4) Ampere’s law
622. A 1000 Hz sound wave in air strikes the surface of a lake and penetrates into water. If
speed of sound in water is ,the frequency and wavelength of waves in water are
(1) 1500 Hz, 1m

(2) 1000 Hz, 1.5m
(3) 1000 Hz, 1m
(4) 1500 Hz, 1.5m

Explanation : Frequency remains the same wavelength chances
623. A wheel is subjected to uniform angular acceleration about its axis. Initially its angular
velocity is zero. In the first , it rotates through an angle . In the next , it rotates
through an additional angle . The ratio of is
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 5
Explanation : Using relation
…(i)
As
Now using same equation for
…(ii)
From (i) and (ii), and
624. When both the listener and source are moving towards each other, then which of the
following is true regarding frequency and wavelength of wave observed by the observer?
(1) More frequency, less wavelength
(2) More frequency, more wavelength
(3) Less frequency, less wavelength
(4) More frequency, constant wavelength

Explanation : According to Doppler’s effect, whenever there is a relative motion between a
source of sound and listener, the apparent frequency of sound heard by the listener is different
from the actual frequency of sound emitted by the source. Let S be source of sound and L the
listener of sound. Let v be the actual frequency of sound emitted by the source and be the
actual wavelength of the sound emitted.
If v is velocity of sound in still air, then
If velocity of listener is and velocity of source is , then apparent frequency of sound waves
heard by the listener is
Here, both source and listener are approaching each other.
Then is positive and is negative.
Also,
So, listener listens more frequency and observes less wavelength.
625. What are the units of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Unitless

Explanation : Unit of Unit of
626. A body is projected with a velocity and after some time it returns to the point from
which it was projected. The average velocity and average speed of the body for the total time of
flight are
(1) and
(2) 0 and
(3) 0 and 0
(4) and 0
Explanation :
Velocity of projection = [Given]
627. A medium shows relation between and as shown. If speed of light in the medium
is then value of is
(1) 1.5
(2) 2
(3)
(4)
Explanation : From graph it is clear that
Also
628. The self inductance of a coil is , a current of change to
within through the coil. The value of induced e.m.f. will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
629. A wire of density is stretched between two clamps 1m part and is subjected
to an extension of . The lowest frequency of transverse vibration in the wire
is
(1) 40 Hz
(2) 35 Hz
(3) 30 Hz
(4) 25 Hz

Explanation : Given :
From the formula
Or
=
=44.1
630. The characteristic impedance of a co-axial cable is . If its inductance is 0.4 mH, its
capacitance would be
(1)
(2)
(3) 15.6 nF
(4) 15.6 pF
Explanation :
631. The original temperature of a black body is . The temperature at which this black
body must be raised so as to double the total radiant energy, is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
632. The power factor of good choke coil is
(1) Nearly zero

(2) Exactly zero
(3) Nearly one
(4) Exactly one
Explanation : In choke coil so
633. A simple pendulum is suspended from the ceiling of a lift. When the lift is at rest its time
period is . With what acceleration should the lift be accelerated upwards in order to reduce its
period to ? (g is acceleration due to gravity)
(1) 2 g
(2) 3 g
(3) 4 g
(4) g

Explanation : Time period of simple pendulum is given by
…(i)
When the lift is moving up with an acceleration , then time period becomes
…(ii)
Dividing Eq.(ii) by Eq. (i), we get
634. In a radio receiver, the short wave and medium wave stations are tuned by using the same
capacitor but coils of different inductance and respectively then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these
Explanation : As
Also, and
635. The ratio of root mean square velocity of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Root mean square velocity of gas molecules
636. If eye is kept at a depth inside water of refractive index and viewed outside, then the
diameter of the circle through which the outer objects become visible, will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let be the radius of circle through which other objects become visidble. The
rays of light must be incident at critical angle C
Diameter
637. Identify the wrong statement.

(1) The electrical potential energy of a system of two protons shall increase if the separation
between the two is decreased.
(2) The electrical potential energy of a proton-electron system will increase if the separation
(3) The electrical potential energy of a proton-electron system will increase if the separation
between the two is increased.
(4) The electrical potential energy of system of two electrons shall increase if the separation

Explanation : Potential energy
Or
When decreases increases and . Moreover, potential energy as well as force is
positive, if there is repulsion between the particles and negative if there is attraction.
638. An infinitely long straight conductor is fixed and a current is passed through it. Another
movable straight wire of finite length and carrying current is held perpendicular to it and
released. Neglect weight of the wire
(1) The rod will move upwards parallel to itself
(2) The rod will move downward parallel to itself
(3) The rod will move upward and turn clockwise at the same time
(4) The rod will move upward and turn anti-clockwise at the same time

Explanation : Since the force on the rod is non-uniform it will experience force and torque.
From the left hand side it can be seen that the force will be upward and torque is clockwise
639. Which of the following rays is emitted by a human body?
(1) X-rays
(2) UV rays
(3) Visible rays
(4) IR rays

Explanation : Generally, temperature of human body is , corresponding to which IR and
microwave radiations are emitted from the human body
640. A force F is required to break a wire of length and radius r. What force is required to
break a wire, of the same material, having twice the length and six times the radius ?
(1)
(2)
(3) 9
(4) 36

Explanation : Breaking force does not depend upon length.
Breaking force = breaking stress area of cross-section for a given material, breaking stress in
constant.
Or s
641. If a radio receiver amplifies all the signal frequencies equally well, it is said to have high
(1) Fidelity
(2) Distortion
(3) Sensibility
(4) Sensitivity
642. A metal rod of length and mass is pivoted at one end. A thin disk of mass and
radius is attached at its centre to the free end of the rod. Consider two ways the disc is
attached case - the disc is not free to rotate about its centre and case – the disc is free to
rotate about its centre. The rod-disc system performs SHM in vertical plane after being released
from the same displaced position. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
(1) Restoring torque in case =Restoring torque in case

(2) Restoring torque in case
(3) Angular frequency for case

(4) Angular frequency for case
Explanation :
= Restoring torque about point .
In case , moment of inertia will be more. Hence, angular acceleration will be less.
Therefore angular frequency will be less. Note Question is difficult because this type of SHM is
rarely.
643. Solar spectrum is an example for

(2) Continuous emission spectrum


Explanation : Solar Spectrum is an example of line absorption Spectrum.
644. Which of the following statements is wrong?
(1) KE of a body is independent of the direction of motion
(2) In an elastic collision of two bodies ,the momentum and energy of each body is conserved
(3) If two protons are brought towards each other the PE of the system decreases.
(4) A body cannot have energy without momentum.

Explanation : If momentum is Zero ie, if p=0,then kinetic energy
But potential energy cannot be zero, thus a body can have energy without momentum.
645. A cylindrical tube containing air is open at both ends. If the shortest length of the tube for
resonance with a given fork is 2 cm, the next shortest length for resonance with the same fork
will be
(1) 60 cm
(2) 40 cm
(3) 90 cm
(4) 80 cm

Explanation : As the tube is open at both ends, therefore, next shortest length for
resonance .
646. A solenoid has core of a material with relative permeability 500 and its windings carry a
current of . The number of turns of the solenoid is 500 per metre. The magnetization of the
material is nearly
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Here, turns/m,
Magnetic intensity,
As , where is the magnetic susceptibility of the material
or
Magnetisation,
647. There is a simple pendulum hanging from the ceiling of a lift. When the lift is stand still, the
time period of the pendulum is . If the resultant acceleration becomes , then the new time
period of the pendulum is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Time period of a simple pendulum of length , is given by
…(i)
Where, g is acceleration due to gravity.
When ,
New, time period is
…(ii)
Dividing Eq. (ii) by Eq. (i), we get
Hence, new time period becomes twice of the original value.
648. “Lux” is a unit of
(1) Luminous intensity of a source

(2) Illuminance on a surface
(3) Transmission coefficient of a surface

(4) Luminous efficiency of source of light
649. The time constant of an circuit represents the time in which the current in the circuit
(1) Reaches a value equal to about 37% of its final value

(2) Reaches a value equal to about 63% of its final value
(3) Attains a constant value

(4) Attains 50% of the constant value
650. Through two parallel wires , 10A and 2A of currents are passed respectively in
opposite directions. If the wire is infinitely long and the length of the wire is 2m, then force
on the conductor , which is situated at 10 cm distance from , will be
(1) N
(2) N
(3) N
(4) N
Explanation :
651. When heat is given to a gas in an isothermal change, the result will be
(1) External work done

(2) Rise in temperature
(3) Increase in internal energy

(4) External work done and also rise in temp.

Explanation : In isothermal change, temperature remains constant,
Hence
Also from
652. Two particles are executing simple harmonic motion of the same amplitude and
frequency along the -axis. Their mean position is separated by distance . If the
maximum separation between them is , the phase difference between their motions is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
The resultant motion cam be treated as a simple harmonic motion with amplitude 2
Given, maximum distance between the particles=

Amplitude of resultant SHM
=
653. A monoatomic gas is kept at room temperature Calculate the average kinetic energy
of gas molecule (Use units)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : The average kinetic energy of monoatomic gas molecule is

Where is the Boltzmann constant and is the temperature of the gas in kelvin
654. The curves for potential energy and kinetic energy of a two particle system are
shown in figure. At what points the system will be bound
(1) Only at point

(2) Only at point
(3) At point and
(4) At points and

Explanation : The system will be bound at points where total energy is negative. In the given
curve at point A, B and C the P.E. is more than K.E.
655. An particle of mass and charge is situated in a uniform

electric field of The velocity of the particle at the end of path when it
starts from rest is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Here, mass of particle
Charge of particle
Electric field
Force on particle in a uniform electric field is
Acceleration of the particle is
Given
[As ]
or
656. A long solenoid has 800 turns per metre length of solenoid. A current of 1.6 A flows
through it. The magnetic induction at the end of the solenoid on its axis is
(1) T
(2) T
(3) T
(4) T
Explanation : T.
657. The displacement-time graph of a moving object is shown in figure. Which of the velocity-
time graphs shown in figure could represent the motion of the same body?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Think of the lope of the given displacement-time graph at different points and
you would arrive at the correct answer.
Alternatively, look at the self-illustrative figure.
658. Inside a cylinder closed at both ends is a movable piston. On one side of the piston is a
mass of a gas, and on the other side a mass 2 of the same gas. What fraction of the
volume of the cylinder will be occupied by the larger mass of the gas when the piston is in
equilibrium? The temperature is the same throughout.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : When the piston is in equilibrium, the pressure is same on both the sides of the
piston. It is given that temperature and weight of gas on the two sides of piston not change.
From ideal gas equation, we have mass of the gas.
So,
Or
Or =
659. Moment of inertia of a disc about an axis which is tangent and parallel to its plane is .
Then the moment of inertia of disc about a tangent, but perpendicular to its plane will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The moment of inertia of the disc about an axis parallel to its plane is
or
Now, moment of inertia about a tangent perpendicular to its plane is
660. The reading of the ideal voltmeter in the adjoining diagram will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Current flowing in the circuit
P.D. across
P.D. across
661. Energy of a hydrogen atom with principal quantum number is given by =
.The energy of a photon ejected when the electron jumps from n =3 state to state of
hydrogen , is approximately
(1) 1.5
(2) 0.85
(3) 3.4
(4) 1.9
Explanation : Given ,
Energy of photon ejected when electron jumps from =3 state to =2 state is given by
So, =
(approximately)
662. The displacement (in metre) of a particle in simple harmonic motion is related to time
(in second) as
The frequency of the motion will be
(1) 0.5 Hz
(2) 1.0 Hz
(3) Hz
(4) Hz

Explanation : The standard equation in SHM is
…(i)
Where is amplitude, the angular velocity and ( ) the phase difference.
Also, is periodic time.

So, Eq. (i) becomes
…(ii)
Given, equation is
…(iii)
Comparing Eq. (ii) with Eq. (iii), we get
So, frequency Hz
663. When a mass is rotating in a plane about a fixed point, its angular momentum is directed
along
(1) A line perpendicular to the plane of rotation

(2) The line making an angle of to the plane of rotation
(3) The radius

(4) The tangent to the orbit

Explanation : It’s always in axial direction
664. A public park, in the form of a square, has an area of . The side of park is
(1) m
(2) m
(3) m
(4) m
Explanation : Percentage error inside
Absolute error inside
665. To break a wire of one metre length, minimum , is required. Then the wire of the
same material of double radius and length will require breaking weight
(1) -
(2) -
(3) -
(4) -

Explanation : Breaking force = Breaking stress Area of cross section of wire
Breaking force (Breaking stress is constant)
If radius becomes doubled then breaking force will become 4 times
666. A solid conducting sphere having a charge us surrounded by an uncharged concentric

conducting hollow spherical shell. Let the potential difference between the surface of the solid
sphere and that of the outer surface of the hollow shell be V. if the shell is now given a
charge the new potential difference between the same two surface is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Due to additional charge of given to external spherical shell, the potential
difference between conducting sphere and the outer shell will not change because by presence
of charge on outer shell, potential everywhere inside and on the surface of the shell will change
by same amount. Therefore, the potential difference between sphere and shell remain
unchanged.
667. An object is viewed through a compound microscope and appears in focus when it is 5
mm away from the objective lens. When a sheet of transparent material 3 mm thick is placed
between the objective and the microscope, the objective lens has to be moved 1 mm to bring
the object back into the focus. The refractive index of the transparent material is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Shift
Or
668. Which of the following quantities remains constant in a step-down transformer ?
(1) Current
(2) Voltage
(3) Power
(4) None of these

Explanation : Power remains constant in a ideal step down transformer.
669. A laser device produces amplification in the
(1) Microwave region

(2) Ultraviolet or visible region
(3) Infrared region


Explanation : A laser device produces amplification in the ultraviolet or visible region.
670. For an ideal gas, in an isothermal process
(1) Heat content remains constant

(2) Heat content and temperature remain constant
(3) Temperature remains constant


Explanation : In isothermal process temperature remains constant
671. A 5.5 m length of string has a mass of 0.035 kg. If the tension in the string is 77 N, the
speed of a wave on the string is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
672. Two short magnets with their axes horizontal and perpendicular to the magnetic meridian
are placed with their centres east and west of magnetic needle. If the needle
remains undeflected, the ratio of their magnetic moments is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : For null deflection
673. To make the frequency double of a spring oscillator, we have to
(1) Reduce the mass to one fourth

(2) Quardruple the mass
(3) Double of mass

(4) Half of the mass
Explanation :
674. For an ideal gas of diatomic molecules
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
675. A light ray is incident upon a prism in minimum deviation position and suffers a deviation
of . If the shaded half of the prism is knocked off, the ray will
(1) Suffer a deviation of


(4) Not come out of the prism
Explanation : By formula and in the second position
676. Consider the following statements concerning electrons :

I. Electrons are universal constituents of mater.
II. J J Thomson received the very first Nobel prize in Physics for discovering the electron.
III. The mass of the electron is about 1/2000 of a neutron.
IV. According to Bohr the linear momentum of the electron is quantised in the hydrogen atom.
Which of the above statements are not correct?
(1) I
(2) II
(3) III
(4) IV
Explanation : The mass of electron is about times that of a neutron and angular
momentum of electron is quantised in the hydrogen atoms but not the linear momentum of
electron
677. A block of mass is placed on a smooth wedge of inclination . The whole system is
accelerated horizontally so that the block does not slip on the wedge. The force exerted by the
wedge on the block ( is acceleration due to gravity ) will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
When the whole system is accelerated towards left then pseudo force works on a block
towards right
For the condition of equilibrium
Force exerted by the wedge on the block

678. Two wires of the same material and equal length are joined in parallel combination. If one
of them has half the thickness of the other and the thinner wire has a resistance of the
resistance of the combination is equal to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : same, same,
By using
Hence,
679. The sound wave was produced in a gas is always
(1) Longitudinal
(2) Transverse
(3) Stationary
(4) Electromagnetic

Explanation : Sound waves are longitudinal waves. They produce alternately the states of
compression and rarefaction at a point in the medium.
680. A packet is dropped from a balloon which is going upwards with the velocity , the
velocity of the packet after 2 seconds will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : When packet is released from the balloon, it acquires the velocity of balloon of
value . Hence velocity of packet after , will be
681. A police car horn emits a sound at a frequency 240 Hz the frequency 240 Hz when the car
is at rest. If the speed of sound is , the frequency heard by an observer who is
approaching the car at speed of 11 , is
(1) 248 Hz
(2) 244 Hz
(3) 240 Hz
(4) 230 Hz

Explanation : From Doppler’s effect in sound, the perceived frequency (v’) is given by
Where is velocity of observer, v of sound and v the original frequency.

Give, v=240 Hz,
682. An object is placed at a distance of from a convex lens of power . Find the position
of the image
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The focal length of the convex lens
Therefore, the image will be formed at a distance of on the behind the object
683. A Carnot engine used first ideal monoatomic gas and then an ideal diatomic gas, if the
source and sink temperatures are and , respectively and the engine extract 1000 J of
heat from the source in each cycle, then
(1) Area enclosed by the diagram is 10 J
(2) Heat energy rejected by engine is 1st case is 600 J while that in 2nd case in 113 J
(3) Area enclosed by the diagram is 500 J
(4) Efficiencies of the engine in both the cases are in ratio 21:25

Explanation : Here,
684. Five equal resistances each of resistance are connected as shown in the figure. A battery
of volts is connected between and The current flowing in will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The given circuit can be redrawn as follows
Equivalent resistance between and is and current
685. Consider elastic collision of a particle of mass m moving with a velocity u with another
particle of the same mass at rest. After the collision the projectile and the stuck particle move in
directions making angles and respectively with the initial direction of motion.
The sum of the angles
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let particle with mass , move with velocity u,and and be velocity after
collision. Since , elastic collision is one in which the momentum is conserved , we have
…..(i)
In perpendicular direction
…..(ii)
Also elastic collision occurs only if there is no conversion of kinetic energy into other from,
Hence
….(iii)
Squaring Esq.(i)and (ii)and adding we get
Using Eq.(iii),we get
Hence
Or
When two identical particles collide elastically and obliquely,
One being at rest, then they fly off in mutually perpendicular directions.
686. The coil of a galvanometer consists of 100 turns and effective area of . The
restoring couple is . The magnetic field between the pole pieces is . The
current sensitively of this galvanometer will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Current sensitivity
687. A layer of ionosphere does not reflect waves with frequencies greater than 10 MHz; then
maximum electron density in this layer is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
688. A bomb is kept stationary at a point. It suddenly explodes into two fragments of
masses and . The total K.E. of the fragments is . What is the K.E. of the smaller
fragment
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
As the momentum of both fragments are equal therefore
., …(i)
According to problem …(ii)
By solving equation (i) and (ii), we get
and
689. The displacement of a particle varies according to the relation The

amplitude of the particle is
(1) -4
(2) 4
(3) 4
(4) 8

Explanation :
So, amplitude=
690. A very small magnet is placed in the magnetic meridian with its south pole pointing north.
The null point is obtained away from the centre of the magnet. If the earth’s magnetic
field (horizontal component) at this point is , the magnetic moment of the magnet is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
At neutral point
691. The graph between the time period and the length of a simple pendulum is
(1) Straight line

(2) Curve
(3) Ellipse
(4) Parabola

Explanation : The time period of a simple pendulum is
Here, is the length of the pendulum.

On squaring both sides
So, the graph between time period and length of the pendulum is a parabola.
692. A wooden wheel of radius is made of two semicircular parts (see figure). The two parts
are held together by a ring made of a metal strip of cross sectional area and length . is
slightly less than To fit the ring on the wheel, it is heated so that its temperature rises
by and it just steps over the wheel. As it cools down to surrounding temperature, it presses
the semicircular parts together. If the coefficient of linear expansion of the metal is , and its
Young’s modulus is , the force that one part of the wheel applies on the other part is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : If temperature increases by ,
Increase in length
Let tension developed in the ring is
(From figur
Where, is the force that one part of the wheel applies on the other part
693. A horizontal platform with an object placed on it is executing SHM in the vertical direction.
The amplitude of oscillation is 30.92 What must be the least period of these
oscillations, so that the object is not detached from the platform?
(1) 0.1256 s
(2) 0.1356 s
(3) 0.1456 s
(4) 0.1556 s

Explanation : The object is not detached from the platform if
694. A wire of length is moving at a speed of perpendicular to its length and in a

homogenous magnetic field of . The ends of the wire are joined to a circuit of
resistance . The rate at which work is being done to keep the wire moving at constant speed
is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Rate of work also

695. The bodies of masses and are dropped gently from the top of a tower. At a
point from the ground, both the bodies will have the same
(1) Momentum
(2) Kinetic energy
(3) Velocity
(4) Total energy

Explanation : Velocity of fall is independent of the mass of the falling body
696. In which direction, the magnetic field on the axis at a distance z from the centre of the bar
magnet would be?
(1) In the perpendicular direction of the magnetic moment (M) of the magnet
(2) In the direction of the magnetic dipole moment (M) of the magnet
(3) Its direction depends on the magnitude of the magnetic moment (M) of the magnet
(4) In the opposite direction of the magnetic dipole moment(M) of the magnet
697. A coolie 1.5 m tall raises a load of 80 kg in 2 s from the ground to his head and then walks
a distance of 40 m in another 2 s. The power developed by the coolie is
(1) 0.2 kW
(2) 0.4 kW
(3) 0.6 kW
(4) 0.8 kW
Explanation :
698. A motor pumps out water from a well of depth and fills a water tank of
volume at a height of from the ground. The running time of the motor to fill
the empty water tank is ( )
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Volume of water to raise
699. A circular loop carrying a current is replaced by an equivalent magnetic dipole. A point on
the axis of the loop is
(1) An end-on position

(2) A broad side-on position

(4) Neither [a] nor [b]
700. The ratio of areas of the electron orbits for the first excited state and the ground state for
the hydrogen atom is
(1) 4:1
(2) 16:1
(3) 8:1
(4) 2:1

Explanation : The radius of the orbit of the electron in the th excited state
For the first excited state
For the ground state of hydrogen atom
The ratio of radius
The ratio of area of the electron orbit for hydrogen atom
701. The magnetic field between the plate of a capacitor where is given by (where is the
distance from the axis of plates and is the radius of each plate of capacitor)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Zero

Explanation : Using Ampere circuit law,
or
or
702. A railway compartment is lit up by thirteen lamps each taking 2.1 A at 15 V. The heat
generated per second in each lamp will be
(1) 4.35 cal

(2) 5.73 cal
(3) 7.5 cal
(4) 2.5 cal

Explanation : From Joule’s law, for a current carrying conductor at a definite temperature the
rate of production of heat is given by
Where is current, the potential difference and the time.

Given,
Also,
703. Emission spectrum of gas
(1) Is a line spectrum

(2) Is a band spectrum
(3) Is a continuous spectrum

(4) Does not fall in the visible region
704. In Raman effect, Stokes’ lines are spectral lines having

(1) Frequency greater than that of the original line
(2) Wavelength equal to that of the original line
(3) Wavelength less than that of the original line
(4) Wavelength greater than that of the original line

Explanation : In Raman effect, Stokes’ lines are spectral lines having lower frequency or greater
wavelength than that of the original line.
705. The coefficient of performance of a refrigerator work between and is
(1) 28.3
(2) 29.3
(3) 2
(4) Cannot be calculated

Explanation :
Coefficient of performance
706. A particle starts from rest, acceleration at for and then goes with constant
speed for and then decelerates at till it stops. What is the distance travelled by it
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Velocity required by body in
And distance travelled by it in
Then it moves with constant velocity for
After that due to retardation it stops
Total distance travelled
707. The constant of proportionality in Coulomb’s law has the following dimensions
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : According to Coulombs law
708. The current gain of a transistor is 0.9. The transistor is connected to common base
configuration. What would be the change in collector current when base current changes by 4
mA?
(1) 1.2 mA
(2) 12 mA
(3) 24 mA
(4) 36 mA

Explanation : The ratio of collector current ) to emitter current ) is known as current gain (
) of a transistor. Therefore,
…(i)
Also, emitter current is equal to sum of change of base current and collector current. Therefore,
…(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
Given, 0.9,
0.9 =
0.9 (4 + )=
3.6 + 0.9
3.6 = 0.1
mA
709. If a ladder weighing is placed against a smooth vertical wall having coefficient of
friction between it and floor is , then what is the maximum force of friction available at the
point of contact between the ladder and the floor
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
710. Which of the following statements is correct

(1) Liquids obey fully the law
(2) Liquids obey partially the law
(3) There is no relation between current and p.d. for liquids

Explanation : In VI graph, we will not get a straight line in case of liquids
711. The potential energy function for the force between two atoms in a diatomic molecule is
approximately given by , where and are constants and is the distance

between the atoms. If the dissociation energy of the molecule is
, is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
712. The dimensional formula for Boltzmann’s constant is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
713. At room temperature (27 the rms speed of the molecules of a certain diatomic gas is
found to be 1920 m . The gas is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
Or
=2 kg = 2g
Since, = 2 for the hydrogen molecule. Hence, the gas is hydrogen.
714. A deflection magnetometer is adjusted in the usual way. When a magnet is introduced, the
deflection observed is , and the period of oscillation of the needle in the magnetometer is .
When the magnet is removed, the period of oscillation is .Find the relation
between is
(1)
(2) cos
(3)
(4)

Explanation : In the usual setting of deflecting magnetometer, field due to magnet and
horizontal component of earth’s field are perpendicular to each other. Therefore, the net
field on the magnetic needle is
…(i)
When magnet is removed,
…(ii)
Also,
Dividing Eq. (i) by Eq.(ii), we get
715. The specific heat of an ideal gas varies with temperature as
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Specific heat of an ideal gas does not depend upon temperature
716. If the momentum of an electron is changed by then the de-Broglie wavelength

associated with it changes by 0.50%. The initial momentum of the electron will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
717. The Rydberg constant for hydrogen is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
718. Binding energy per nucleon verses mass number curve for nuclei is shown in the
figure. and are four nuclei indicated on the curve. The process that would release
energy is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Energy is released in a process when total binding energy (B.E.) of the nucleus is
increased or we can say when total of products is more than the reactants. By calculation
we can see that only in case of option , this happens
Given
of reactants
and of products
of products > of reactants
719. How does time period of a pendulum very with length?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Time period of pendulum
720. The force constant of a wire is and that of another wire is . When both the wires are
stretched through same distance, then the work done
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
If both wires are stretched through same distance then
. As so
721. The velocity of projection of an oblique projectile is . The speed of the

projectile at the highest point of the trajectory is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Zero

Explanation : At the highest point, velocity is horizontal
722. What remains constant in the field of central force
(1) Potential energy

(2) Kinetic energy
(4) Linear momentum

Explanation : In the field central force, Torque = 0 angular momentum remains constant
723. Two blocks of masses kg and kg are connected to the ends of a string which
passes over a massless, frictionless pulley. The total downwards thrust on the pulley is nearly
(1) 27 N
(2) 54 N
(3) 0.8 N
(4) Zero
Explanation :
Total downward thrust on the pulley

N
724. A resistance of and a wire of length and resistance are joined in series and
connected to a cell of e.m.f. and internal resistance A parallel combination of two
identical cells is balanced across of the wire. The e.m.f. of each cell is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
725. The weight of an object in the coal mine, sea level, at the top of the mountain
are and respectively, then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Because value of decreases when we move either in coal mine or at the top of
mountain
726. The ionisation potential of hydrogen atom is . An electron in the ground state of a
hydrogen atoms absorbs a photon of energy How many different spectral line can
one expect when the electron make a downward transition?
(1) 1
(2) 4
(3) 2
(4) 6

Explanation :
Energy used for excitation is 12.75 eV
Energy levels of H-atom

The photon of energy 12.75 can excite the fourth level of H-atom
Therefore, six lines will be emitted.
727. With the propagation of a longitudinal wave through a material medium, the quantities
transmitted in the propagation direction are
(1) Energy, momentum and mass

(2) Energy
(3) Energy and mass

(4) Energy and linear momentum
728. The electric potential at centre of metallic conducting sphere is
(1) Zero
(2) Half from potential at surface of sphere
(3) Equal from potential at surface of sphere

(4) Twice from potential at surface of sphere

Explanation : Inside a charged sphere, electric field intensity at all points is zero and electric
potential is same at all the points.
Electrical potential,
Therefore, potential at the centre is equal to the potential at the surface.
729. In mode, the input characteristics of a transistor is the variation of
(1) against at constant

(2) against at constant
(3) against
(4) against

Explanation : Input characteristics of transistor in mode is the curve between base current
and base-emitter voltage at constant collector-emitter voltage .
730. A wheel has angular acceleration of and an initial angular speed

of . In a time of it has rotated through an angle (In radian) of
(1) 6
(2) 10
(3) 12
(4) 4

Explanation :
731. The time period of a geostationary satellite is
(1) 12 hours
(2) 24 hours
(3) 6 hours
(4) 48 hours
732. The ozone layer of the atmosphere lies in the region called
(1) Troposphere
(2) Stratosphere
(3) Mesosphere
(4) Ionosphere
733. The acceleration due to gravity increase by 0.5 % when we go from the equator to the
poles. What will be the time period of the pendulum at the equator which beats seconds at the
poles?
(1) 1.950 s
(2) 1.995 s
(3) 2.050 s
(4) 2.005 s
Explanation :
or
Time period at equator
734. In space communication, the information can be passed from one place to another at a
distance of 100 km in
(1) 1 s
(2) 0.5 s
(3) 0.003 s
(4) None of these

Explanation : In space communication, the information can be passed from one place to
another with the speed of light . Hence, time taken for a distance
of
735. A solid sphere of radius has moment of inertia about its geometrical axis. If it is melted
into a disc of radius and thickness . If its moment of inertia about the tangential axis (which is
perpendicular to plane of the disc), is also equal to , then the value of is equal to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
or
736. Hydrogen atom from excited state comes to the ground state by emitting a photon of
wavelength . If is the Rydberg constant, the principal quantum number of the excited state
is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Here, ,
or =1 or
or =
737. Television signals on earth cannot be received at distances greater than from the
transmission station. The reason behind this is that
(1) The receiver antenna is unable to detect the signal at a distance greater than
(2) The TV programme consists of both audio and video signals
(3) The TV signals are less powerful than radio signals
(4) The surface of earth is curved like a sphere
738. In the given arrangement, number of equal masses are connected by strings of
negligible masses. The tension in the string connected to th mass is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The system may be represented as follow
From the force diagram,

…(i)
and …(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii),
The fore diagram of th block is shown in figure
From the figure,
739. Two masses and are connected by a light inextensible string and
suspended by means of a weightless pulley as shown in figure.
Assuming that both the masses start from rest, the distance travelled by the centre of mass in 2
s is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
740. A motor is rotating at a constant angular velocity of 600 rpm. The angular displacement
per second is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : rad
741. The temperature of hot and cold end of a long rod in thermal steady state are
at and respectively. Temperature at the centre of the rod is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Temperature gradient

Temperature of centre
742. In a photoelectric experiment for incident radiation, the potential difference to
stop the ejection is If the incident light is changed to then the potential required to
stop the ejection of electrons will be
(1)
(2) Less than
(3) Zero
(4) Greater than

Explanation : According to Einstein’s photoelectric equation
Hence if decreases increases
743. Pick out the unmatched pair from the following
(1) Moderator – Heavy water
(2) Nuclear fuel -
(3) Pressurized water reactor – water as the heat exchange system
(4) Safety rods – Carbon

Explanation : Control rods or safety rods used in a nuclear reactor are cadmium rods or boron
rods
744. A coil is suspended in a uniform magnetic field, with the plane of the coil parallel to the
magnetic lines of force. When a current is passed through the coil it starts oscillating; it is very
difficult to stop. But if an aluminium plate is placed near to the coil, it stops. This is due to
(1) Development of air current when the plate is placed
(2) Induction of electrical charge on the plate
(3) Shielding of magnetic lines of force as aluminium is a paramagnetic material
(4) Electromagnetic induction in the aluminium plate giving rise to electromagnetic damping
745. For thorium =232, 90 at the end of some radioactive disintegration we obtain an
isotope of lead with 208 and 82, then the number of emitted particles are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Given …(i)
Change in mass number
No. of -particles emitted = =6

Now. Eq. (i) becomes
Further change in atomic number is
746. Planck’s constant has the dimensions (unit) of
(1) Energy
(2) Linear momentum
(3) Work

Explanation : Angular momentum] =[
747. Pulling force making an angle to the horizontal is applied on a block of weight placed
on a horizontal table. If the angle of friction is , then the magnitude of force required to move
the body is equal to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
748. A TV tower has a height of 100 m. How much population is covered by the TV broadcast if
the average population density around the tower is (radius of the earth
m)
(1) 4 lakh
(2) 4 billion
(3) 40,000
(4) 40 lakh

Explanation :
Population covered
population density
lakh
749. Which one of the following processes depends on gravity?
(1) Conduction
(2) Convection
(3) Radiation
(4) None of these

Explanation : In convection, the heated lighter particles move upwards and colder heavier
particles move downwards to their place. This depends on weight and hence, on gravity.
750. A magnetic dipole is placed in two perpendicular magnetic fields and and is in
equilibrium taking angle with . Then
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : As is with , therefore according to tangent law,
751. The coil in a tangent galvanometer is 16 cm in radius. If a current of 20 mA is to produce a

deflection of then the number of turns wound on it, is (Take horizontal component of
earth’s magnetic field )
(1) 229
(2) 458
(3) 689
(4) 916
Explanation : Current in coil of tangent galvanometer
752. Magnetic moment of bar magnet is M. The work done to turn the magnet by of magnet
in direction of magnetic field B will be
(1) Zero
(2)
(3) 2
(4) MB

Explanation : Work done,
753. ‘Torr’ is the unit of
(1) Pressure
(2) Volume
(3) Density
(4) Flux
754. Beats are produced by two travelling waves each of loudness I and nearly equal
frequencies and . The beat frequency will be …. and maximum loudness hard will be
(1) 2
(2) 4
(3) 3
(4)

Explanation : Beat frequency=number of beats
And maximum loudness
755. Consider an initially pure 3.4 g sample of , an isotope that has a half-life of 78 h. What
is its initial decay rate?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Decay rate
Now
and
756. The equivalent resistance between in the given circuit is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The given circuit having parallel and series combination of resistance 3 , we can
calculate as
757. can be the unit of measure for
(1) Force
(2) Momentum
(3) Power
(4) Acceleration
Explanation :
So can be the unit of force
758. Two gases of equal mass are in thermal equilibrium. If and and are their
respective pressure and volumes, then which relation is true
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Thermal equilibrium implies that the temperature of gases is same. Hence
Boyle’s law is applicable
759. An object is subjected to a force in the north-east direction. To balance this force, a second
force should be applied in the direction
(1) North-East
(2) South
(3) South-west
(4) West

Explanation : Direction of second force should be at
760. The modulation index of a FM signal is 0.25. If modulating frequency is 2kHz, the
maximum derivative in frequency would be
(1) 500 Hz
(2) 1000 Hz
(3) 1500 Hz
(4) 500 kHz
Explanation : As,
=500 Hz
761. If a person can throw a stone to maximum height of metre vertically, then the maximum
distance through which it can be thrown horizontally by the same person is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
Maximum horizontal distance
762. In the figure shown, three AC voltmeters are connected. At resonance,
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : At resonance, and are equal in magnitude but have phase difference
of relative to each other
Hence, voltmeter read 0 volt
763. A ball dropped from a height of rebounds to a height of after hitting the ground.
Then the percentage of energy lost is
(1) 25
(2) 30
(3) 50
(4) 100

Explanation : and
% energy lost
764. Two tangent galvanometer having coils of the same radius are connected in series. A
current flowing in them produces of and 45 respectively. The ratio of the number of turns
in the coil is
(1) 4/3
(2) /1
(3)
(4)

Explanation : In series, same current flows through two tangent galvanometer.
765. Consider the statements:

(I)If magnetic field, B =0, then magnetic flux is also zero.
(II)If magnetic flux, then magnetic field is also zero.
(1) (I)is true , (II) may be true

(2) Both (I) and (II) are true
(3) (I) may be true, (II) is true

(4) (I) and (II) both are false

Explanation : If B =0 then may or may not be zero
because angle between B and A may be 90
For same part may be positive and for remaining part, it may be negative so that the
resultant becomes zero but B is non-zero.
766. A disc is rolling on the inclined plane, what is the ration of its rotational KE to the total KE?
(1) 1:3
(2) 3:1
(3) 1:2
(4) 2:1

Explanation : The rotational kinetic energy of the disc is
The translational kinetic energy is
where is the linear velocity of its centre of mass.

Now,
Therefore,
Thus,
767. Induced emf in the coil depends upon
(1) Conductivity of coil

(2) Amount of flux
(3) Rate of change of linked flux

(4) Resistance of coil

Explanation : According to Faraday’s law, “the induced emf in a closed loop equals the time
rate of change of magnetic flux through the loop.”
Hence, induced emf in a coil depends on rate of change of flux.
768. Refractive index of a medium is . The incidence angle is twice that of refracting angle. The
angle of incidence is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Angle of incidence (Angle of refraction), [Given]
As
or or
769. Which of the following set up can be used to verify the Ohm’s law?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Ammeter is always connected in series and voltmeter in parallel.
770. If , then increase in internal energy when temperature of 2 moles of

this gas is increased from to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
771. A police car is travelling in a straight line with a constant speed A truck travelling in the
same direction with constant velocity 3v/2 passes, the police car at The police car starts
acceleration 10 s after passing the truck, at a constant rate of while truck continues to
move at constant speed. If he police car takes 10 s further to catch the truck, find the value of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
The diagram is showing the position of car and truck at various instants.
772. On a hilly region, water boils at 95 C.The temperature expressed in Fahrenheit is
(1) 100 F
(2) F
(3) 150 F
(4) 203

Explanation : If the temperature of a body on Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are recorded
as C and F respectively, then
or
Here,
Or
773. A lead bullet at just melts when stopped by an obstacle. Assuming that 25% of heat is
absorbed by the obstacle, then the velocity of the bullet at the time of striking (M.P. of
lead , specific heat of lead , latent heat of fusion of
lead and )
(1)
(2)
(3)

Explanation : If mass of the bullet is ,
Then total heat required for bullet to just melt down
Now when bullet is stopped by the obstacle, the loss in its mechanical energy
(As )
As 25% of this energy is absorbed by the obstacle,
The energy absorbed by the bullet
Now the bullet will melt if
774. The fundamental frequency of a sonameter wire is v. if its radius is doubled and its tension
becomes half, the material of the wire remains same, the new fundamental frequency will be
(1) V
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Frequency of sonometer wire is given by
Where m is mass of string per unit length, and T is tension in the string.
Also, m=πr2d
R being radius of string per unit length, and T is tension in the string.
So,
Or
Or
Hence,
Or
775. A police car moving at , changes a motorcyclist. The police man sounds his horn at
176 Hz, while both of them move towards a stationary siren of frequency 165 Hz. Calculate the
speed of the motorcycle, if it is given that he does not observe any beats.
(1)
(2)
(3) Zero
(4)

Explanation : The motorcyclist observes no beats. So the apparent frequency observed by him
from the two sources must be equal.
Solving this equation we get,
776. The equivalent resistance of the following infinite network of resistance is
(1) Less than

(2)
(3) More than but less than

(4)

Explanation : Let the resultant resistance be If we add one more branch, then the resultant
resistance would be the same because this is an infinite sequence
or
cannot be negative, hence
777. What is the self-inductance of a coil which produces 5 V when the current changes from 3
A to 2 A in one millisecond?
(1) 5000 H
(2) 5 mH
(3) 50 H
(4) 5 H
Explanation : H = 5 mH
778. When a pressure of 100 atmosphere is applied on a spherical ball, then its volume reduces
to 0.01%. The bulk modulus of the material of the rubber in is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
779. The speed of an electron having a wavelength of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : By using
780. Formation of covalent bonds in compounds exhibits
(1) Wave nature of electron
(2) Particle nature of electron
(3) Both wave and particle nature of electron

Explanation : For motion of covalent bonds in compounds exhibits nature of electron.
781. Which is the correct expression for half-life
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
782. A block of mass is in contact with the cart as shown in the figure
The coefficient of static friction between the block and the cart is . The acceleration of the
cart that will prevent the block from falling satisfies
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
Here and but
So
783. Two circuits have coefficient of mutual induction of . Average e.m.f. induced in
the secondary by a change of current from 0 to in in the primary will
be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
784. The power of heater is 750 W at . What will be its power

at if ?
(1) 400 W
(2) 990 W
(3) 250 W
(4) 1500 W

Explanation : and
Now,
So,
or = 990 W
785. A piston fitted in cylindrical pipe is pulled as shown in the figure. A tuning fork is sounded
at open end and loudest sound is heard at open length 13cm, 41 cm and 69 cm, the frequency
of tuning fork if velocity of sound is is
(1) 1250 Hz
(2) 625 Hz
(3) 417 Hz
(4) 715 Hz

Explanation : In a closed organ pipe in which length of air-column can be increased or
decreased, the first resonance occurs at and second resonance occurs at
Thus, at first resonance
And a second resonance
Subtracting Eq.(i) from Eq.(ii), we have
Hence, frequency of tuning fork
786. The pointer reading load graph for a spring balance is as given in the figure. The spring
constant is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Spring constant Slope of curve
787. Time speed of revolution of a nearest satellite around a planet of radius is . Period of
revolution around another planet, whose radius is but having same density is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Time period of satellite which is very near to planet
time period of nearest satellite does not depends upon the radius of planet, it only depends
upon the density of the planet.
In the problem, density is same so time period will be same
788. For ionising an excited hydrogen atom, the energy required (in ) will be
(1) A little less than 13.6

(2) 13.6
(3) More than 13.6
(4) 3.4 or less

Explanation : Hydrogen atom normally stays in lowest energy state ( =1), where its energy is
On being ionized its energy becomes zero. Thus, ionization of hydrogen atom is
= energy after ionisation – energy before ionisation
=
789. A charged particle of mass and charge travels in a circular path of radius that is
perpendicular to a magnetic field . The time taken by the particle to complete one revolution
is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
790. During an adiabatic process, the cube of the pressure is found to be inversely proportional
to the fourth power of the volume. Then the ratio of specific heats is
(1) 1
(2) 1.33
(3) 1.67
(4) 1.4
Explanation : Equation of an adiabatic process is
---(i)
Given,
----(ii)
Comparing Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
791. A man weighs 80 kg on earth surface. The height above ground where he will weigh 40kg,
is (radius of earth is 6400 km)
(1) 0.31 times

(2) 0.41 times
(3) 0.51 times
(4) 0.61 times

Explanation : Weight of body at height above the earth’s surface is
792. For a junction diode the ratio of forward current and reverse current is
[ electronic charge, voltage applied across junction, Boltzmann constant,
temperature in kelvin]
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Current in junction, is positive; In reverse bias is negative. Then
793. In the previous question, if the direction of is reversed, will be
(1) 20 V
(2) 15 V
(3) 10 V
(4) 5 V

Explanation : When the direction of current is reversed, moving from
= 15 volt
794. Figure shows a thermodynamical process on one moles a gas. How does the work done in
the process change with time?
(1) Decrease continuously

(2) Increases continuously
(3) Remains constant

(4) First increase and then decreases
Explanation : As work done in process = area under the curve, which increases continuously
795. Molecules of a gas behave like
(1) Inelastic rigid sphere

(2) Perfectly elastic non-rigid sphere
(3) Perfectly elastic rigid sphere

(4) Inelastic non-rigid sphere

Explanation : Molecules of ideal gas behaves like perfectly elastic rigid sphere
796. The apparent frequency of the whistle of an engine changes in the ratio 9:8 as the engine
passes a stationary observer. If the velocity of the sound is 340 , then the velocity of the
engine is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : From doppler’s effect, perceived frequency
797. Two masses and of and respectively are connected with a string passing
over a frictionless pulley fixed at the corner of a table as shown. The coefficient of static friction
of with table is 0.2. The minimum mass of that may be placed on to prevent it from
moving is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : For limiting condition
798. The minimum phase difference between two simple harmonic oscillations,
, is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Here,
Similarly,
Phase difference
799. In bringing an electron towards another electron, the electrostatic potential energy of the
system
(1) Decreases
(2) Increases
(3) Remains same
(4) Becomes zero

Explanation : Electrostatic potential energy of system of two electrons
Thus, as decreases, potential energy increases.
800. Four particles of mass 1 kg, 2 kg, 3 kg and 4 kg are placed at the
corners and respectively of a square of edge -axis and edge is taken along -
axis, the co-ordinates of centre of mass in SI is
(1) (1,1)
(2) (5,7)
(3) (0.5,0.7)
(4) None of these

Explanation :
Similarly,
801. A body, thrown upwards with some velocity reaches the maximum height of . Another
body with the double the mass thrown up with double the initial velocity will reach a maximum
height of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : , It body projected with double velocity then maximum height will
become four times
802. A wavelength is produced in air and it travels at a speed of It will be an
(1) Audible wave

(2) Infrasonic wave
(3) Ultrasonic wave
Explanation :
Wave is ultrasonic
803. A current of ampere flows in a circular area of wire which subtends an angle
of radian at its centre, whose radius is The magnetic induction at the centre is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : For a loop, magnetic induction at centre,
When loop subtends angle at centre, then
In the given problem,
804. Which of the following statements is correct
(1) Hooke’s law is applicable only within elastic limit
(2) The adiabatic and isothermal elastic constants of a gas are equal
(3) Young’s modulus is dimensionless

(4) Stress multiplied by strain is equal to the stored energy

Explanation : In accordance with Hook’s law
805. For free expansion of the gas which of the following is true
(1) and
(2) and
(3) and
(4) and
806. A 1000 Hz sound wave in air strikes the surface of a lake and penetrates into water. If
speed of sound in water is ,the frequency and wavelength of waves in water are
(1) 1500 Hz, 1m

(2) 1000 Hz, 1.5m
(3) 1000 Hz, 1m
(4) 1500 Hz, 1.5m

Explanation : Frequency remains the same wavelength chances
807. The curve between and is ( is the angular momentum and is the linear
momentum)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
If graph is drawn between and then it will be straight line which will not pass
through the origin
808. Find
(1)
(2) 20
(3) 30
(4) None of these

Explanation : Diode is in forwards biasing hence the circuit can be redrawn as follows
809. Oxygen and hydrogen are at the same temperature . The ratio of the mean kinetic
energy of oxygen molecules to that of the hydrogen molecules will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : The mean kinetic energy for gas molecules
So,
According to question both gases are at the same temperature .
So,
810. A point mass is placed inside a thin spherical shell of radius and mass at a
distance from the centre of the shell. The gravitational force exerted by the shell on the
point mass is
(1)
(2)
(3) Zero
(4)

Explanation : Gravitational field inside hollow sphere will be zero
811. Which of the following sets have different dimensions?
(1) Pressure, Young’s modulus, Stress

(2) Emf, Potential difference, Electric potential
(3) Heat, Work done, Energy

(4) Dipole moment, Electric flux, Electric field

Explanation :
812. The magnetic moment of a magnet of length and pole strength will be
(1) 0.4
(2) 1.6
(3) 20
(4) 8.0

Explanation :
813. The half-life for the -decay of uranium is yr. If a rock contains sixty
percent of its original atoms, its age is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Here,
814. Two tuning fork, A and B produce notes of frequencies 258 Hz and 262 Hz. An unknown
note sounded with a produces certain beats. When the same note is sounded with B, the beat
frequency gets doubled, the unknown frequency is
(1) 256 Hz
(2) 254 Hz
(3) 300 Hz
(4) 280 Hz

Explanation :
Let n is the frequency of unknown tuning fork. It produces x beats with 258 and 2x with 262
815. The basic magnetization curve for a ferromagnetic material is shown in figure. Then, the
value of relative permeability is highest for the point
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : slope of curve

According to the given graph, slope of the graph is highest at point
816. An alpha nucleus of energy bombards a heavy nuclear target of charge . Then the
distance of closest approach for the alpha nucleus will be proportional to
(1)
(2) 1/m
(3)
(4) 1/

Explanation : At distance of closest approach relative velocity of two particles is . Here target
is considered as stationary, so -particle comes to rest instantaneously at distance of closest
approach. Let required distance is then from work energy-theorem.
817. The energy required to accelerate a car from to is how many times the
energy required to accelerate the car from rest to
(1) Equal
(2) 4 times
(3) 2 times
(4) 3 times

Explanation : Kinetic energy for first condition
K.E. for second condition
818. A circular ring of radius is placed in a homogenous magnetic field perpendicular to the
plane of the ring. The field chnages with time according to the equation , where is a
constant and is the time. The electric field in the ring is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
or
or
819. of work is required for
(1) Increasing the temperature of of water through

Explanation : Work done to raise the temperature of water through is
820. Modulation is the phenomenon of
(1) Superimposing the audio frequency signal over a carrier wave
(2) Separating the audio frequency signal from the carrier wave
(3) Separating carrier wave from the modulated wave
(4) Any of [a], [b], [c] above

Explanation : In modulation, audio frequency signal is superimposed on radio frequency
carrier wave
821. A uniform electric field and a uniform magnetic field are acting along the same direction in
a certain region. If an electron is projected along the direction of the fields with a certain
velocity, then
(1) Its velocity will decrease
(2) Its velocity will increase
(3) It will turn towards right of direction of motion
(4) It will turns towards left of direction of motion

Explanation : When E, v and B are all along same direction, then magnetic force experienced
by electron is zero while electric force is acting opposite to velocity of electron, so velocity of
electron will decrease.
822. -type semiconductor is formed when

A. impurity is mixed in
B. impurity is mixed in
C. impurity is mixed in
D. impurity is mixed in
(1) A and C
(2) A and D
(3) B and C
(4) B and D

Explanation : The resistance of semiconductor decreases with the increase in temperature
823. The velocity of a freely falling body changes as where is acceleration due to gravity
and is the height. The values of and are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) 1, 1

Explanation : (given)
By submitting the dimension of each quantity and comparing the powers on both sides we
get
824. An electric field of intensity is applied perpendicular to the direction of

motion of the electron. A magnetic field of induction is applied perpendicular
to both the electric field and direction of motion of the electron. What is the velocity of the
electron if it passes undeflected?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) It is never possible

Explanation :
825. The distance of a geo-stationary satellite from the centre the earth (Radius is
nearest to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : from the surface of earth and from the centre
826. The force acting on a particle moving in a straight line is shown in figure. What is the
work done by the force on the particle in the 1st meter of the trajectory
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Work done Area under curve of - graph
= Area of triangle
827. Current in a coil changes from 5 A to 10 A in 0.2 s. If the coefficient of self-induction is 10 H,

then the induced emf is
(1) 112 V
(2) 250 V
(3) 125 V
(4) 230 V

Explanation : Induced emf in the coil is given by
Or
828. Power of water pump is . If , the amount of water it can raise in one
minute to a height of is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
As volume
Volume
829. A copper rod of mass m slides under gravity on two smooth parallel rails distance apart
and set at an angle to the horizontal. At the bottom, the rails are joined by a resistance R,
figure. There is a uniform magnetic field B perpendicular to the plane of the rails. The terminal
velocity of the rod is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Terminal velocity of the rod is attained when magnetic force on the
rod balances the component of weight of the rod .
830. The coefficiency of apparent expansion of a liquid when determined using two different
vessels and respectively. If the coefficient of linear expansion of the
vessel the coefficient of linear expansion of vassel is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Using g, we get
831. Three capacitors of capacitance are connected in parallel to which a capacitor of

capacitance is connected in series. Effective capacitance is 3.75, then capacity of each
capacitor is
(1) 4
(2) 5
(3) 6
(4) 8

Explanation : The effective capacitance of three capacitor connected in parallel=
When is connected in series to
832. A bullet of mass hits a target of mass hanging by a string and gets embedded in it. If
the block rises to a height as a result of this collision, the velocity of the bullet before collision
is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : If initial velocity of bullet be then after collision combined velocity of bullet and
target is
and or
833. A thin rod of length lies along the axis of a concave mirror of focal length . One end of
its magnified image touches an end of the rod. The length of the image is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : If end of rod acts an object for mirror then it’s image will be and if
So by using
Length of image
834. Four metal conductors having different shapes
1] A sphere
2] Cylinder
3] Pear
4] Lightning conductor
are mounted on insulating stands and charged. The one which is best suited to retain the
charges for a longer time is
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 4

Explanation : The sphere will retain the charge for longer time, because in case of spherical
metal conductor, the charge quickly spreads uniformly over the entire surface.
835. Number of electric lines of force from 0.5 C if positive charge in a dielectric medium of
constant 10 is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
836. If and represent the work done in moving a particle from to along three
different paths 1, 2 and 3 respectively (as shown) in the gravitational field of a point mass m,
find the correct relation between and
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Gravitational force is a conservative force and work done against it is a point
function does not depend on the path
837. If , where is the distance travelled by the body in kilometre while is the time
in second, then the units of are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation :
838. A block of mass reacts on a horizontal table. A string tied to the block is passed on a
frictionless pulley fixed at the end of the table and to the other end of string is hung another
block of mass . The acceleration of the system is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
839. A particle moves along a semicircle of radius in 5 seconds. The average velocity
of the particle is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
840. Masses of the three wires of same material are in the ratio of and their lengths in the
ratio of . Electrical resistance of these wires will be in the ratio of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Mass,
or
Resistance
So
Thus,
841. A simple pendulum is set up in a trolley which moves to the right with an acceleration on
a horizontal plane. Then the thread of the pendulum in the mean position makes an
angle with the vertical
(1) in the forward direction
(2) in the backward direction
(3) in the backward direction
(4) in the forward direction

Explanation : In accelerated frame of reference, a fictitious force (pseudo forc acts on the
bob of pendulum as shown in figure
Hence,
in the backward direction

842. The length of a half wave dipole at 30 MHz is
(1) 10 m
(2) 50 m
(3) 5 m
(4) 100 m
Explanation :
843. A ball is projected with kinetic energy at an angle of to the horizontal. At the highest
point during its flight, its kinetic energy will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Zero
Explanation : Kinetic energy at highest point
844. X-rays are produced by jumping of
(1) Electrons from lower to higher energy orbit of atom

(2) Electrons from higher to lower energy orbit of atom
(3) Protons from lower to higher energy orbit of nucleus

(4) Proton from higher to lower energy orbit of nucleus

845. Wires and are made from the same material. A has twice the diameter and three times
the length of . If the elastic limits are not reached, when each is stretched by the same
tension, the ratio of energy stored in to that in is
(1) 2 : 3
(2) 3 : 4
(3) 3 : 2
(4) 6 : 1
Explanation : and are constant]
846. Consider the following statements. A and B and identify the correct answer given below.
1.Body initially at rest is acted upon by a constant force. The rate of change of its kinetic energy
varies linearly with time.
2.When a body is at rest, it must be in equilibrium.
(1) A and B are correct

(2) A and B are wrong
(3) A is correct and B is wrong

(4) A is wrong and B is correct
Explanation : KE
Rate of change of KE,
So, statement is correct.

When the body is at rest then it may be or may not be in equilibrium, so statement is wrong.
847. The impedance of a circuit consists of resistance and reactance. The power
factor of the circuit is
(1) 0.4
(2) 0.6
(3) 0.8
(4) 1.0

Explanation :
848. A divergent lens will produce
(1) Always a virtual image

(2) Always real image
(3) Sometimes real and sometimes virtual


Explanation : A concave lens always from virtual image for real objects
849. A wire carrying current and other carrying in the same direction produces a magnetic
field at the mid point. What will be the field when wire is switched off
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : =
850. A projectile shot into air at some angle with the horizontal has a range of 200 m. If the time
of flight is 5 s, then the horizontal component of the velocity of the projectile at the highest
point of trajectory is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Equal to the velocity of projection of the projectile
Explanation :
Dividing,
or
It may be noted here that the horizontal component of the velocity of projection remains the
same during the flight of the projectile
851. The unit of percentage error is
(1) Same as that of physical quantity
(2) Different from that of physical quantity
(3) Percentage error is unit less

(4) Errors have got their own units which are different from that of physical quantity measured
852. When a battery is connected across a series combination of self inductance and
Resistance the variation in the current with time is best represented by
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : At
At
853. An ideal monoatomic gas is taken around the cycle as shown in versus diagram.
Work done during the cycle is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Work done during the complete cycle= area
854. A count rate metre shows a count of 240 per minute from a given radioactive source later
the metre shows a count rate 0f . The half-life of the source is
(1) 80 min
(2) 120 min
(3) 20 min
(4) 30 min

Explanation : The number of counts left after time t
or
or
Comparing the powers, we get
= 20 min
855. The correctness of velocity of an electron moving with velocity is 0.005%. The
accuracy with which its position can be measured will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Here,
856. During adiabatic expansion of 10 moles of a gas, the internal energy decreases by 50 J.
Work done during the process is
(1) +50 J
(2) J
(3) Zero
(4) Cannot say

Explanation : In adiabatic expansion, ,
857. The rate of the mass of the gas emitted from rear of a rocket is initially 0.1 . If the
speed of the gas relative to the rocket is and mass of the rocket is 2 kg, then the
acceleration of the rocket (in is
(1) 5
(2) 5.2
(3) 2.5
(4) 25
Explanation :
858. The moment of inertia about an axis of a body which is rotating with angular velocity 1
is numerically equal to
(1) One-fourth of its rotational kinetic energy

(2) Half of the rotational kinetic energy
(3) Rotational kinetic energy

(4) Twice the rotational kinetic energy

Explanation : Rotational kinetic energy,
Here,
or
, moment of inertia about an axis of a body is twice the rotational kinetic energy.
859. are capacitance, potential difference, energy stored and charge of a parallel
plate capacitor respectively. The quantities that increase when a dielectric slab is introduced
between the plates without disconnecting the battery are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : When battery remains connected
Both increases.
860. Two identical bar magnets with a length and weight - are arranged freely
with their poles facing in a inverted vertical glass tube. The upper magnet hangs in the air
above the lower one so that the distance between the nearest pole of the magnet is . Pole
strength of the poles of each magnet will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) None of these

Explanation : The weight of upper magnet should be balanced by the repulsion between the
two magnets
861. A capacitor of capacity has charge and stored energy is If the charge is increased
to the stored energy will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
862. A horizontal rod of mass and length is placed on a smooth plane inclined at
an angle of with the horizontal, with the length of the rod parallel to the edge of the inclined
plane. A uniform magnetic field of induction is applied vertically downwards. If the current
through the rod is , then the value of for which the rod remains stationary on the
inclined plane is
(1) 1.73
(2)
(3) 1

Explanation : The given situation can be drawn as follows
863. of gas is compressed at 1 atm pressure and temperature What is the

pressure under adiabatic condition?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : For adiabatic change,
or
864. Consider the following two statements A and B and identify the correct choice in the given
answers
A: Line spectra is due to atoms in gaseous state
B: Band spectra is due to molecules
(1) Both A and B are false
(2) A is true and B is false
(3) A is false and B is true

(4) Both A and B are true

Explanation : Line and band spectrum are also known as atomic and molecular spectra
respectively
865. Two rectangular blocks and of masses 2kg and 3 kg respectively are connected by
spring of spring constant 10.8 and are placed on a frictionless horizontal surface. The
block was given an initial velocity of 0.15 in the direction shown in the figure. The
maximum compression of the spring during the motion is
(1) 0.01 m
(2) 0.02 m
(3) 0.05 m
(4) 0.03 m

Explanation : As the block A moves with velocity with velocity 0.15 , it compresses the
spring Which pushes B towards right. A goes on compressing the spring till the velocity
acquired by B becomes equal to the velocity of A, i.e. 0.15 . Let this velocity be v. Now,
spring is in a state of maximum compression. Let x be the maximum compression at this stage.
According to the law of conservation of linear momentum, we get
Or
According to the law of conservation of energy

Or
866. The ratio of minimum to maximum wavelength in Balmer series is
(1) 5 : 9
(2) 5 : 36
(3) 1 : 4
(4) 3 : 4
Explanation :
867. A particle is acted upon by a force of constant magnitude which is always perpendicular to
the velocity of the particle. The motion of the particle takes place in a plane it follows that
(1) Its velocity is constant

(2) Its acceleration is constant
(3) Its kinetic energy is constant

(4) It moves in a straight line
Explanation : When a force of constant magnitude acts on velocity of particle perpendicularly,
then there is no change in the kinetic energy of particle.
Hence, kinetic energy remains constant.
868. A transformer is having 2100 turns in primary and 4200 turns in secondary. An AC source
of 120 V, 10 A is connected to its primary. The secondary voltage and current are
(1) 240 V,5 A

(2) 120 V, 10 A
(3) 240 V, 10 A
(4) 120 V, 20 A
Explanation : V
869. Three samples of the same gas and have initially equal volume. Now the
volume of each sample is doubled. The process is adiabatic for isobaric for and isothermal
for . If the final pressure are equal for all three samples, the ratio of their initial pressures are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let the initial pressure of the three samples be and ,
then and
870. The unit of mutual conductance of a triode valve is
(1) Siemen
(2)
(3)
(4)
871. A stone is hung in air from a wire which is stretched over a sonometer. The bridges of the
sonometer are apart when the wire is in unison with a tuning fork of frequency When
the stone is completely immersed in water, the length between the bridges is for re-
establishing unison, the specific gravity of the material of the stone is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : Frequency of vib. in stretched string

When the stone is completely immersed in water, length changes but frequency doesn’t (
unison re-establishe
Hence length
[Density of stone and density of water ]
872. If a current given by flows in an ac circuit across, which an ac potential
of has been applied, then the power consumption in the circuit will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Phase angle so power
873. The speed of electromagnetic Wave in vacuum depends upon the source radiation. It
(1) Increases as we move from to radio waves
(2) Decreases as we move from to radio waves
(3) Is same for all of them

Explanation : Speed of Electromagnetic Waves in vacuum
874. A particle free to move along the -axis has potential energy given
by for , where is a positive constant of appropriate
dimensions. Then
(1) At point away from the origin, the particle is in unstable equilibrium
(2) For any finite non-zero value of , there is a force directed away from the origin
(3) If its total mechanical energy is , it has its minimum kinetic energy at the origin
(4) For small displacements from , the motion is simple harmonic

Explanation : Potential energy of the particle
Force on particle
For small displacement

motion is simple harmonic motion
875. The equation represents a wave with

Explanation : The given equation can be written as
Hence amplitude and frequency
And wave length

876. Four pieces of iron heated in a furnace to different temperatures show different colours
listed below. Which one has the highest temperature
(1) White
(2) Yellow
(3) Orange
(4) Red

Explanation : At low temperature short wavelength radiation is emitted. As the temperature
rises colour of emitted radiations are in the following order
Red Yellow Blue White (at highest temperature)
877. The S.I. unit of gravitational potential is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : so, SI unit =
878. Choke coil works on the principle of
(1) Transient current

(2) Self induction
(3) Mutual induction
(4) Wattless current

879. If the angular momentum of an electron is then the magnitude of the magnetic moment
will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : As we know for circulating electron magnetic moment
And angular momentum …(ii)
From equation (i) and (ii),
880. A stone falls from a balloon that is descending at a uniform rate of . The
displacement of the stone from the point of release after 10s is
(1) 725 m
(2) 610 m
(3) 510 m
(4) 490 m

Explanation :
m
m=610m
881. At a certain distance from a point charge the electric field is and the potential
is . What is this distance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
882. The dimensions of electric dipole moment are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Electric dipole moment
The dimensions of electric dipole moment is
883. Large transformers, when used for some time, become hot and are cooled by circulating
oil. The heating of transformer is due to
(1) Heating effect of current alone

(2) Hysteresis loss alone
(3) Both the hysteresis loss and heating effect of current

884. Three rods of the same dimension have thermal conductivities and . They are
arranged as shown in fig. Given below, with their ends at and . The
temperature of their junction is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Let the temperature of junction be then according to the following figure
885. The volume of a nucleus is directly proportional to
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(where =mass number of the nucleus)

Explanation : Radius of nucleus
Where
Volume of nucleus =
886. The amplitude of two waves are in ratio 5:2. If all other conditions for the two waves
Are same, then what is the ratio of their energy densities?
(1) 5:2
(2) 5:4
(3) 4:5
(4) 25:4

Explanation : Energy density of wave is given by
Or
So,
887. The volume of a metal sphere increases by 0.24% when its temperature is raised by 40 .
The coefficient of linear expansion of the metal is … .
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Change in volume,
888. Broadcasting antennas are generally
(1) Omnidirectional type

(2) Vertical type
(3) Horizontal type
(4) None of these
889. Distribution of energy in the spectrum of a black body can be correctly represented by
(1) Wien’s law

(2) Stefan’s law
(3) Planck’s law
(4) Kirchhoff’s law

Explanation : Because Planck’s law explains the distribution of energy correctly at low
temperature as well as at high temperature
890. A straight wire of length is carrying a current of and the magnetic field due
to it is measured at a point distance from it. If the wire is to be bent into a circle and is to
carry the same current as before, the ratio of the magnetic field at its centre to that obtained in
the first case would be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : If a wire of length is bent in the form of a circle of radius then
Magnetic field due to straight wire also magnetic field due to circular
loop
891. The ratio of minimum wavelength of Lyman and Balmer series will be
(1) 10
(2) 5
(3) 0.25
(4) 1.25

Explanation :
0.25
892. The emf of a generator is 6 V and internal resistance is 0.5 . The reading of a voltmeter
having an internal resistance of 2.5 is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Total resistant
Current, ;
Reading of voltmeter
893. A point source of Electromagnetic radiation has an average power output of 1500 W. The
maximum value of electric field at a distance of 3 m from this source in Vm-1- is
(1) 500
(2) 100
(3)
(4)
894. A wire of Young’s modulus is stretched by a force so as to produce a

strain of The energy stored per unit volume is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Explanation : Energy stored per unit volume
895. The working principle of the mass spectrograph is that for a given combination of
accelerating potential and magnetic field, the ion beam (with charge and mass ) to be
collected at different positions of ion collectors will depend upon the value of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation : In mass spectrograph,
and or
or
so is related with
896. Kepler’s second law regarding constancy of aerial velocity of a planet is consequence of the
law of conservation of
(1) Energy
(3) Linear momentum
(4) None of these
Explanation : constant
897. The Kinetic energy of the electron in an orbit of radius in hydrogen atom is (
electronic charge)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Explanation :
898. For ordinary terrestrial experiments, the observer is an inertial frame in the following
cases is
(1) A child revolving in a giant wheel
(2) A driver in a sports car moving with a constant high speed of on a straight rod
(3) The pilot of an aeroplane which is taking off

(4) A cyclist negotiating a sharp curve
899. The fact that radiosignals reach the earth from outside the atmosphere, was discovered
accidently by
(1) K. G. Jansky
(2) Millikan
(3) Aryabhatta
(4) Prof. Kanu

Explanation : K. G. Jansky discovered accidently the radio signals coming from outside the
atmosphere and reaching the earth
900. The lines of force due to earth’s horizontal component of magnetic field are
(1) Parallel straight lines

(2) Concentric circles
(3) Elliptical
(4) Parabolic

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(3) In anticlockwise direction

(4) First anticlockwise then clockwise

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(1) Ferrite substances

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(1) Temperature is constant

(3) No exchange of energy

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(1) (4) and (1)

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The logic circuit gate is

(1) AND gate

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29. A gramophone record is revolving with an angular velocity . A coin is placed at a

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