Which one of the following is a scalar quantity?

A Displacement

B Electric field

C Acceleration

D Work
Which one of the following is a scalar quantity?

A Displacement

B Electric field

C Acceleration

D Work
A vector is not changed if

A it is rotated through an arbitrary angle

B it is multiplied by an arbitrary scalar

C it is cross multiplied by a unit vector

D it is slid parallel to itself

A vector is not changed if

A it is rotated through an arbitrary angle

B it is multiplied by an arbitrary scalar

C it is cross multiplied by a unit vector

D it is slid parallel to itself

 -1 -1
One of the rectangular components of a velocity of 60 kmh is 30 km h .
The other rectangular component is

-1
A 30 km h

B 30 √3 km h -1

C 30 √2 km h -1

D zero
 -1 -1
One of the rectangular components of a velocity of 60 kmh is 30 km h .
The other rectangular component is

-1
A 30 km h

B 30 √3 km h -1

C 30 √2 km h -1

D zero
The resultant of two vectors of magnitudes 2A and √2A acting at an
angle q is √10A. The correct value of q is:

A 30°

B 45°

C 60°

D 90°
The resultant of two vectors of magnitudes 2A and √2A acting at an
angle q is √10A. The correct value of q is:

A 30°

B 45°

C 60°

D 90°
If the magnitude of the sum of the two vectors is equal to the difference
of their magnitudes, then the angle between vectors is

A 0°

B 45°

C 90°

D 180°
If the magnitude of the sum of the two vectors is equal to the difference
of their magnitudes, then the angle between vectors is

A 0°

B 45°

C 90°

D 180°
Of the following quantities, which one has dimension different from the
remaining three?

A Energy per unit volume

B Force per unit area

C Product of voltage and charge per unit volume

D Angular momentum
Of the following quantities, which one has dimension different from the
remaining three?

A Energy per unit volume

B Force per unit area

C Product of voltage and charge per unit volume

D Angular momentum
The dimensional formula for permeability μ is given by

−2 −2
A MLT A

0 1
B M LT

0 2 −1 2
C M LT A

D None of the above

The dimensional formula for permeability μ is given by

−2 −2
A MLT A

0 1
B M LT

0 2 −1 2
C M LT A

D None of the above

The mass of a box is 2.3 kg. Two marbles of masses 2.15 g and 12.39 g are
added to it. The total mass of the box to the correct number of significant
figures is

A 16.8 kg

B 2.3145 kg

C 2.3 kg

D 16.84 kg
The mass of a box is 2.3 kg. Two marbles of masses 2.15 g and 12.39 g are
added to it. The total mass of the box to the correct number of significant
figures is

A 16.8 kg

B 2.3145 kg

C 2.3 kg

D 16.84 kg
The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum in the experiment is
recorded as 2.63 s, 2.56 s, 2.42 s, 2.71 s and 2.80 s respectively. The
average absolute error is

A 0.1 s

B 0.11 s

C 0.01 s

D 1.0 s
The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum in the experiment is
recorded as 2.63 s, 2.56 s, 2.42 s, 2.71 s and 2.80 s respectively. The
average absolute error is

A 0.1 s

B 0.11 s

C 0.01 s

D 1.0 s
Which of the following equations has no real roots?

2
A X -4X + 3√2 = 0

2
B X +2X - 6√2 = 0

2
C X -4X - 3√2 = 0

2
D 3X -4√3X - 4 = 0
Which of the following equations has no real roots?

2
A X -4X + 3√2 = 0

2
B X +2X - 6√2 = 0

2
C X -4X - 3√2 = 0

2
D 3X -4√3X - 4 = 0
A boy stops after travelling 3 km towards east and then goes 4 km
towards north along a plane road. The resultant displacement of the boy
is (only magnitude)

A 7 km

B 4 km

C 5 km

D 15 km
A boy stops after travelling 3 km towards east and then goes 4 km
towards north along a plane road. The resultant displacement of the boy
is (only magnitude)

A 7 km

B 4 km

C 5 km

D 15 km
A body moves 6 m north, 8 m East, 10 m vertically up. What is its resultant
displacement from initial position (only magnitude)?

A 14 m

B 16 m

C 10√2 m

D 20 m
A body moves 6 m north, 8 m East, 10 m vertically up. What is its resultant
displacement from initial position (only magnitude)?

A 14 m

B 16 m

C 10√2 m

D 20 m
A block starts accelerating at 5 m/s2 from rest on the frictionless surface.
Calculate the distance travelled by the block in the first 4 seconds?

A 20 m

B 40 m

C 80 m

D 120 m
A block starts accelerating at 5 m/s2 from rest on the frictionless surface.
Calculate the distance travelled by the block in the first 4 seconds?

A 20 m

B 40 m

C 80 m

D 120 m
A particle covers 150 m in 8th second starting from rest, its acceleration is
:

2
A 15 m/s

2
B 20 m/s

2
C 10 m/s

2
D 8 m/s
A particle covers 150 m in 8th second starting from rest, its acceleration is
:

2
A 15 m/s

2
B 20 m/s

2
C 10 m/s

2
D 8 m/s
A 150 m long train is moving with a uniform velocity of 45 km/h. The time
taken by the train to cross a bridge of length 850 meters is

A 56 sec

B 68 sec

C 80 sec

D 92 sec
A 150 m long train is moving with a uniform velocity of 45 km/h. The time
taken by the train to cross a bridge of length 850 meters is

A 56 sec

B 68 sec

C 80 sec

D 92 sec
A bullet fired into a fixed target loses half of its velocity after penetrating 3
cm. How much further it will penetrate before coming to rest assuming
that it faces constant resistance to motion?

A 1.5 cm

B 1.0 cm

C 3.0 cm

D 2.0 cm
A bullet fired into a fixed target loses half of its velocity after penetrating 3
cm. How much further it will penetrate before coming to rest assuming
that it faces constant resistance to motion?

A 1.5 cm

B 1.0 cm

C 3.0 cm

D 2.0 cm
When a ball is thrown vertically upwards, it reaches a maximum height of
5m. The initial velocity of the ball was?

A 5 m/s

B 50 m/s

C 10 m/s

D 25 m/s
When a ball is thrown vertically upwards, it reaches a maximum height of
5m. The initial velocity of the ball was?

A 5 m/s

B 50 m/s

C 10 m/s

D 25 m/s
A body sliding on a smooth inclined plane requires 4 seconds to reach
the bottom starting from rest at the top. How much time does it take to
cover one-fourth distance starting from rest at the top?

A 1s

B 2s

C 4s

D 16 s
A body sliding on a smooth inclined plane requires 4 seconds to reach
the bottom starting from rest at the top. How much time does it take to
cover one-fourth distance starting from rest at the top?

A 1s

B 2s

C 4s

D 16 s
A particle starts from rest. Its acceleration (a) versus time (t) is as shown
in the figure. The maximum speed of the particle will be

A 110 m/s

B 55 m/s

C 550 m/s

D 660 m/s
A particle starts from rest. Its acceleration (a) versus time (t) is as shown
in the figure. The maximum speed of the particle will be

A 110 m/s

B 55 m/s

C 550 m/s

D 660 m/s
Consider the acceleration, velocity and displacement of a tennis ball as it
falls to the ground and bounces back. Directions of which of these
changes in the process, (here consider the motion in y-direction):

A Velocity only

B Displacement and velocity

C Acceleration, velocity and displacement

D Displacement and acceleration

Consider the acceleration, velocity and displacement of a tennis ball as it
falls to the ground and bounces back. Directions of which of these
changes in the process, (here consider the motion in y-direction):

A Velocity only

B Displacement and velocity

C Acceleration, velocity and displacement

D Displacement and acceleration

An aeroplane moves 400 m towards the north, 300 m towards west and
then 1200 m vertically upwards, then its displacement from the initial
position is:

A 1600 m

B 1800 m

C 1500 m

D 1300 m
An aeroplane moves 400 m towards the north, 300 m towards west and
then 1200 m vertically upwards, then its displacement from the initial
position is:

A 1600 m

B 1800 m

C 1500 m

D 1300 m
The speed of a projectile at its maximum height is half of its initial speed.
The angle of projection is:

A 15°

B 30°

C 45°

D 60°
The speed of a projectile at its maximum height is half of its initial speed.
The angle of projection is:

A 15°

B 30°

C 45°

D 60°
A particle starting from the origin (0, 0) moves in a straight line in the
(x, y) plane. Its coordinates at a later time are (√3, 3). The path of the
particle makes with the x-axis an angle of

A 30°

B 45°

C 60°

D 0°
A particle starting from the origin (0, 0) moves in a straight line in the
(x, y) plane. Its coordinates at a later time are (√3, 3). The path of the
particle makes with the x-axis an angle of

A 30°

B 45°

C 60°

D 0°
For angles of projection of a projectile at angles 45°-θ and 45°+θ , the
horizontal ranges described by the projectile are in the ratio of

A 1:1

B 2:3

C 1:2

D 2:1
For angles of projection of a projectile at angles 45°-θ and 45°+θ , the
horizontal ranges described by the projectile are in the ratio of

A 1:1

B 2:3

C 1:2

D 2:1
The greatest height to which a man can throw a stone is h. The greatest
distance to which he can throw it will be

A h/2

B 2h

C h

D 3h
The greatest height to which a man can throw a stone is h. The greatest
distance to which he can throw it will be

A h/2

B 2h

C h

D 3h
A solid sphere and a hollow sphere are thrown horizontally from a cliff
with equal velocities respectively. Then which sphere reaches first on
earth?

A Solid sphere

B Hollow sphere

C Both spheres simultaneously

We cannot say because masses of spheres are not

D given
A solid sphere and a hollow sphere are thrown horizontally from a cliff
with equal velocities respectively. Then which sphere reaches first on
earth?

A Solid sphere

B Hollow sphere

C Both spheres simultaneously

We cannot say because masses of spheres are not

D given
From the top of a tower 19.6 m high, a ball is thrown horizontally. If the line
joining the point of projection to the point where it hits the ground makes
o
an angle of 45 with the horizontal, then the initial velocity of the ball is

–1
A 9.8 ms

–1
B 4.9 ms

–1
C 14.7 ms

–1
D 2.8 ms
From the top of a tower 19.6 m high, a ball is thrown horizontally. If the line
joining the point of projection to the point where it hits the ground makes
o
an angle of 45 with the horizontal, then the initial velocity of the ball is

–1
A 9.8 ms

–1
B 4.9 ms

–1
C 14.7 ms

–1
D 2.8 ms
 -1
A bullet is fired from a gun with a speed of 1000 ms in order to hit a
target s = 100 m away. At what height above the target should be gun be
-2
aimed? (the resistance of air is negligible and g = 10ms )

A 23 cm

B 15 cm

C 9 cm

D 5 cm
 -1
A bullet is fired from a gun with a speed of 1000 ms in order to hit a
target s = 100 m away. At what height above the target should be gun be
-2
aimed? (the resistance of air is negligible and g = 10ms )

A 23 cm

B 15 cm

C 9 cm

D 5 cm
A car sometimes overturns while taking turn. When it overturns, it is

A The inner wheel which leaves the ground first

B The outer wheel which leaves the ground first

C Both the wheels leave the ground simultaneously

Either inner wheel or the outer wheel leaves the

D ground first
A car sometimes overturns while taking turn. When it overturns, it is

A The inner wheel which leaves the ground first

B The outer wheel which leaves the ground first

C Both the wheels leave the ground simultaneously

Either inner wheel or the outer wheel leaves the

D ground first
A river is flowing from W to E with a speed 5m/ min. A man can swim in
still water at a velocity 10 m/min. In which direction should a man swim to
take the shortest path to reach the south bank?

o
A 30 East of South

o
B 60 East of North

C South

o
D 30 West of North
A river is flowing from W to E with a speed 5m/ min. A man can swim in
still water at a velocity 10 m/min. In which direction should a man swim to
take the shortest path to reach the south bank?

o
A 30 East of South

o
B 60 East of North

C South

o
D 30 West of North
Same force acts on two bodies of different masses 3 kg and 5 kg initially
at rest. The ratio of time required to acquire same final velocity is

A 5:3

B 25 : 9

C 9 : 25

D 3:5
Same force acts on two bodies of different masses 3 kg and 5 kg initially
at rest. The ratio of time required to acquire same final velocity is

A 5:3

B 25 : 9

C 9 : 25

D 3:5
A constant force acts on a body of mass 0.9 kg at rest for 10 s. If the body
moves a distance of 250 m, the magnitude of the force is

A 3N

B 3.5 N

C 4N

D 4.5 N
A constant force acts on a body of mass 0.9 kg at rest for 10 s. If the body
moves a distance of 250 m, the magnitude of the force is

A 3N

B 3.5 N

C 4N

D 4.5 N
The mass of a lift is 2000 kg. When the tension in the supporting cable is
28000 N, then its acceleration is

-2
A 30 ms downwards

-2
B 4 ms upwards

-2
C 4 ms downwards

-2
D 14 ms upwards
The mass of a lift is 2000 kg. When the tension in the supporting cable is
28000 N, then its acceleration is

-2
A 30 ms downwards

-2
B 4 ms upwards

-2
C 4 ms downwards

-2
D 14 ms upwards
The pulleys and strings shown in the figure are smooth and of negligible
mass. For the system to remain in equilibrium, the angle θ should be :

o
A 0

o
B 30

o
C 45

o
D 60
The pulleys and strings shown in the figure are smooth and of negligible
mass. For the system to remain in equilibrium, the angle θ should be :

o
A 0

o
B 30

o
C 45

o
D 60
In the above question normal reaction between ground and wedge will
have magnitude equal to :

A N cosθ + Mg

B N cosθ + Mg + mg

C N cosθ - Mg

D N sinθ + Mg + mg
In the above question normal reaction between ground and wedge will
have magnitude equal to :

A N cosθ + Mg

B N cosθ + Mg + mg

C N cosθ - Mg

D N sinθ + Mg + mg
A coin is dropped in a lift. It takes time t1 to reach the floor when lift is
stationary. It takes time t2 when lift is moving up with constant
acceleration. Then

A t1 > t2

B t2 > t1

C t1 = t2

D t1 >> t2
A coin is dropped in a lift. It takes time t1 to reach the floor when lift is
stationary. It takes time t2 when lift is moving up with constant
acceleration. Then

A t1 > t2

B t2 > t1

C t1 = t2

D t1 >> t2
A lift is moving down with acceleration a. A man in the lift drops a ball
inside the lift. The acceleration of the ball as observed by the man in the
lift and a man standing stationary on the ground are respectively

A g, g

B g – a, g – a

C g – a, g

D a, g
A lift is moving down with acceleration a. A man in the lift drops a ball
inside the lift. The acceleration of the ball as observed by the man in the
lift and a man standing stationary on the ground are respectively

A g, g

B g – a, g – a

C g – a, g

D a, g
A block of mass 10 kg is placed on a rough horizontal surface having
coefficient of friction µ = 0.5. If a horizontal force of 100 N is applied on it,
then the acceleration of the block will be :

2
A 15 m/s

2
B 10 m/s

2
C 5 m/s

2
D 0.5 m/s
A block of mass 10 kg is placed on a rough horizontal surface having
coefficient of friction µ = 0.5. If a horizontal force of 100 N is applied on it,
then the acceleration of the block will be :

2
A 15 m/s

2
B 10 m/s

2
C 5 m/s

2
D 0.5 m/s
An iron block of sides 5 cm × 8 cm × 15 cm has to be pushed along the
floor. The force required will be minimum when the surface in contact
with ground is :

A force is the same for all surfaces

B 8 cm × 5 cm surface

C 5 cm × 15 cm surface

D 8 cm × 15 cm surface
An iron block of sides 5 cm × 8 cm × 15 cm has to be pushed along the
floor. The force required will be minimum when the surface in contact
with ground is :

A force is the same for all surfaces

B 8 cm × 5 cm surface

C 5 cm × 15 cm surface

D 8 cm × 15 cm surface
A body is placed on an inclined plane and has to be pushed down in
order to make it move. The angle made by the normal reaction with the
vertical will be:-

A Equal to angle of repose

B Equal to the angle of repose

C Less than the angle of repose

D More than the angle of repose

A body is placed on an inclined plane and has to be pushed down in
order to make it move. The angle made by the normal reaction with the
vertical will be:-

A Equal to angle of repose

B Equal to the angle of repose

C Less than the angle of repose

D More than the angle of repose

300J of work is done in sliding a 2kg block up an inclined plane of height
2
10 m. Taking g= 10m/s , work done against friction is:

A 200 J

B 100 J

C Zero

D 1000 J
300J of work is done in sliding a 2kg block up an inclined plane of height
2
10 m. Taking g= 10m/s , work done against friction is:

A 200 J

B 100 J

C Zero

D 1000 J
If the unit of force and length each be increased by four times, then the
unit of energy is increased by

A 16 times

B 8 times

C 2 times

D 6 times
If the unit of force and length each be increased by four times, then the
unit of energy is increased by

A 16 times

B 8 times

C 2 times

D 6 times
A man has a box of weighing 10kg. The energy of the box, when the man
runs with a constant velocity of 2m / sec along with the box behind the
bus, is

A 10 Joule

B 30 Joule

C 20 Joule

D 2 Joule
A man has a box of weighing 10kg. The energy of the box, when the man
runs with a constant velocity of 2m / sec along with the box behind the
bus, is

A 10 Joule

B 30 Joule

C 20 Joule

D 2 Joule
A meter stick of mass 400g is pivoted at one end and displaced through
an angle 60°. The increases in its potential energy is :

A 1 Joule

B 10 Joule

C 100 Joule

D 1000 Joule
A meter stick of mass 400g is pivoted at one end and displaced through
an angle 60°. The increases in its potential energy is :

A 1 Joule

B 10 Joule

C 100 Joule

D 1000 Joule
When a long spring is stretched by 2cm, its potential energy is U. If the
spring is stretched by 10 cm, the potential energy stored in it will be :

A 10U

B 25U

C U

D 5U
When a long spring is stretched by 2cm, its potential energy is U. If the
spring is stretched by 10 cm, the potential energy stored in it will be :

A 10U

B 25U

C U

D 5U
A spring of spring constant 1000N/m is compressed through 5cm and is
used to push a metal ball of mass 0.1 kg. The velocity with which the
metal ball moves is

A 5 m/s

B 7.5 m/s

C 10 m/s

D 2.5 m/s
A spring of spring constant 1000N/m is compressed through 5cm and is
used to push a metal ball of mass 0.1 kg. The velocity with which the
metal ball moves is

A 5 m/s

B 7.5 m/s

C 10 m/s

D 2.5 m/s
If a body of mass 3 kg is dropped from top of a tower of height 250m,
then its kinetic energy after 3sec. will be

A 1500J

B 450 J

C 750 J

D 1350 J
If a body of mass 3 kg is dropped from top of a tower of height 250m,
then its kinetic energy after 3sec. will be

A 1500J

B 450 J

C 750 J

D 1350 J
 3
If speed is proportional to t then power by force is proportional to
?
t

A 3

B 4

C 5

D 6
 3
If speed is proportional to t then power by force is proportional to
?
t

A 3

B 4

C 5

D 6
The power of a pump, which can pump 200 kg water to a height of 200 m
in 10 s is

3
A 10 X 10 W

3
B 20 X 10 W

3
C 40X 10 W

3
D 60 X 10 W
The power of a pump, which can pump 200 kg water to a height of 200 m
in 10 s is

3
A 10 X 10 W

3
B 20 X 10 W

3
C 40X 10 W

3
D 60 X 10 W
An engine pumps water through a hose pipe. Water passes through the
pipe and leaves it with a velocity of 2m/s. The mass per unit length of
water in the pipe is 100 kg/m. What is the power of the engine?

A 400W

B 200W

C 100W

D 800W
An engine pumps water through a hose pipe. Water passes through the
pipe and leaves it with a velocity of 2m/s. The mass per unit length of
water in the pipe is 100 kg/m. What is the power of the engine?

A 400W

B 200W

C 100W

D 800W
What is the angular velocity in rad/s of a fly wheel making 300 r.p.m.?

A 600π

B 20π

C 10π

D 30
What is the angular velocity in rad/s of a fly wheel making 300 r.p.m.?

A 600π

B 20π

C 10π

D 30
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–

A its velocity is constant

B its acceleration is constant

C its kinetic energy changes with time

D it moves in circular path

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–

A its velocity is constant

B its acceleration is constant

C its kinetic energy changes with time

D it moves in circular path

A particle is moving in a horizontal circle with constant speed. State
whether, the-

A Only K.E. is constant

B Only P.E. is constant

C Both K.E. and P.E. are constant

D None of the above

A particle is moving in a horizontal circle with constant speed. State
whether, the-

A Only K.E. is constant

B Only P.E. is constant

C Both K.E. and P.E. are constant

D None of the above

A particle moves in a circular orbit under the action of a central attractive
force inversely proportional to the distance 'r'. The speed of the particle is

2
A Proportional to r

B Independent of r

-2
C Proportional to r

-1
D Proportional to r
A particle moves in a circular orbit under the action of a central attractive
force inversely proportional to the distance 'r'. The speed of the particle is

2
A Proportional to r

B Independent of r

-2
C Proportional to r

-1
D Proportional to r
Centrifugal force is considered as pseudo force when

A An observer is at the centre of circular motion

B An observer is outside

An observer who is moving with the particle and

C
experiencing the force

D None of the above

Centrifugal force is considered as pseudo force when

A An observer is at the centre of circular motion

B An observer is outside

An observer who is moving with the particle and

C
experiencing the force

D None of the above

A cyclist turns around a curve at 15 miles/hour. If he turns at double the
speed, the tendency to overturn is-

A doubled

B quadrupled

C halved

D unchanged
A cyclist turns around a curve at 15 miles/hour. If he turns at double the
speed, the tendency to overturn is-

A doubled

B quadrupled

C halved

D unchanged
 –1
The maximum velocity (in ms ) with which a car driver must traverse a
flat curve of radius 150 m and coefficient of friction 0.6 to avoid skidding is

A 60

B 30

C 15

D 25
 –1
The maximum velocity (in ms ) with which a car driver must traverse a
flat curve of radius 150 m and coefficient of friction 0.6 to avoid skidding is

A 60

B 30

C 15

D 25
A car while travelling at a speed of 72 km/hr. Passes through a curved
portion of road in the form of an arc of a radius 10 m. If the mass of the
car is 500 kg the reaction on the car at the lowest point P is

A 25 KN

B 50 KN

C 75 KN

D None of these
A car while travelling at a speed of 72 km/hr. Passes through a curved
portion of road in the form of an arc of a radius 10 m. If the mass of the
car is 500 kg the reaction on the car at the lowest point P is

A 25 KN

B 50 KN

C 75 KN

D None of these
A particle is projected so as to just move along a vertical circle of radius r.
The ratio of the tension in the string when the particle is at the lowest and
highest point on the circle is –

A 1

B Finite but large

C zero

D Infinite
A particle is projected so as to just move along a vertical circle of radius r.
The ratio of the tension in the string when the particle is at the lowest and
highest point on the circle is –

A 1

B Finite but large

C zero

D Infinite
A bucket full of water is revolved in vertical circle of radius 2m. What
should be the maximum time-period of revolution so that the water
doesn’t fall off the bucket ?

A 1 sec

B 2 sec

C 3 sec

D 4 sec
A bucket full of water is revolved in vertical circle of radius 2m. What
should be the maximum time-period of revolution so that the water
doesn’t fall off the bucket ?

A 1 sec

B 2 sec

C 3 sec

D 4 sec
A uniform metal disc of radius R is taken and out of it, a disc of diameter R
is cut-off from the end. The centre of mass of the remaining part will be :

A R/4 from the centre

B R/3 from the centre

C R/5 from the centre

D R/6 from the centre

A uniform metal disc of radius R is taken and out of it, a disc of diameter R
is cut-off from the end. The centre of mass of the remaining part will be :

A R/4 from the centre

B R/3 from the centre

C R/5 from the centre

D R/6 from the centre

Two balls are thrown simultaneously in air. The acceleration of the centre
of mass of the two balls while in air :

A depends on the direction of the motion of the balls

B depends on the masses of the two balls

C depends on the speeds of the two balls

D is equal to g
Two balls are thrown simultaneously in air. The acceleration of the centre
of mass of the two balls while in air :

A depends on the direction of the motion of the balls

B depends on the masses of the two balls

C depends on the speeds of the two balls

D is equal to g
Two particles are shown in the figure. At t = 0 a constant force F = 6 N
starts acting on the 3 kg particle. Find the velocity of the centre of mass of
these particles at t = 5 s.

A 5 m/s

B 4 m/s

C 6 m/s

D 3 m/s
Two particles are shown in the figure. At t = 0 a constant force F = 6 N
starts acting on the 3 kg particle. Find the velocity of the centre of mass of
these particles at t = 5 s.

A 5 m/s

B 4 m/s

C 6 m/s

D 3 m/s
 –1
If a player catches a ball of mass 200 g moving with the velocity 40 ms ,
then he experiences a force of(time taken to catch the ball is 0.1 s)

A 20 N

B 40 N

C 80 N

D 100 N
 –1
If a player catches a ball of mass 200 g moving with the velocity 40 ms ,
then he experiences a force of(time taken to catch the ball is 0.1 s)

A 20 N

B 40 N

C 80 N

D 100 N
 –1
A bullet of mass 5 g is fired at a velocity 900 ms from A rifle of mass 2.5
kg. What is recoil velocity of the rifle ?

–1
A 0.9 ms

–1
B 180 ms

–1
C 900 ms

–1
D 1.8 ms
 –1
A bullet of mass 5 g is fired at a velocity 900 ms from A rifle of mass 2.5
kg. What is recoil velocity of the rifle ?

–1
A 0.9 ms

–1
B 180 ms

–1
C 900 ms

–1
D 1.8 ms
A body of mass m moving with velocity u collides inelastically with a
stationary body of mass 2 m. The speed of the system after collision, is :

A 3u

B u/3

C 2u

D u/4
A body of mass m moving with velocity u collides inelastically with a
stationary body of mass 2 m. The speed of the system after collision, is :

A 3u

B u/3

C 2u

D u/4
When a ball of mass = 5 kg hits a bat with a velocity =3 m/s, in positive
direction and it moves back with a velocity = 4 m/s, find the impulse in SI
units:

A 5

B 15

C 25

D 35
When a ball of mass = 5 kg hits a bat with a velocity =3 m/s, in positive
direction and it moves back with a velocity = 4 m/s, find the impulse in SI
units:

A 5

B 15

C 25

D 35
The bob A of a simple pendulum is released when the string makes an
angle of 45° with the vertical. It hits another bob B of the same material
and same mass kept at rest on a table. If the collision is elastic :

A both A and B rise to the same height

B both A and B come to rest at B

C both A and B move with the same velocity of A

A comes to rest and B moves with the velocity of

D A
The bob A of a simple pendulum is released when the string makes an
angle of 45° with the vertical. It hits another bob B of the same material
and same mass kept at rest on a table. If the collision is elastic :

A both A and B rise to the same height

B both A and B come to rest at B

C both A and B move with the same velocity of A

A comes to rest and B moves with the velocity of

D A
A shell of mass 20 kg at rest explodes into two fragments whose masses
–1
are in the ratio 2 : 3. The smaller fragment moves with a velocity of 6 ms
.The kinetic energy of the larger fragment is

A 96 J

B 216 J

C 144 J

D 360 J
A shell of mass 20 kg at rest explodes into two fragments whose masses
–1
are in the ratio 2 : 3. The smaller fragment moves with a velocity of 6 ms
.The kinetic energy of the larger fragment is

A 96 J

B 216 J

C 144 J

D 360 J
A ball falling freely from a height of 4.9 m, hits a horizontal surface. If e =
3/4 ,then the ball will hit the surface, for second time after : [Use g = 9.8
2
m/s ]

A 0.5 s

B 1.5 s

C 3.5 s

D 3.4 s
A ball falling freely from a height of 4.9 m, hits a horizontal surface. If e =
3/4 ,then the ball will hit the surface, for second time after : [Use g = 9.8
2
m/s ]

A 0.5 s

B 1.5 s

C 3.5 s

D 3.4 s
The ratio of the squares of radii of gyration of a circular disc and a
circular ring of the same radius about a tangential axis in the plane of
bodies is:

A 1:2

B 5:6

C 2:3

D 2:1
The ratio of the squares of radii of gyration of a circular disc and a
circular ring of the same radius about a tangential axis in the plane of
bodies is:

A 1:2

B 5:6

C 2:3

D 2:1
If a particle moves in the X–Y plane, the resultant angular momentum
has :

A only x–component

B only y–component

C both x & y component

D only z–component
If a particle moves in the X–Y plane, the resultant angular momentum
has :

A only x–component

B only y–component

C both x & y component

D only z–component
The diameter of a flywheel (Disk) is 1 m. It has a mass of 20 kg. It is
rotating about its axis with a speed of 120 rotations is one minute. Its
2
angular momentum (in kg–m /s) is :

A 13.4

B 31.4

C 41.4

D 43.4
The diameter of a flywheel (Disk) is 1 m. It has a mass of 20 kg. It is
rotating about its axis with a speed of 120 rotations is one minute. Its
2
angular momentum (in kg–m /s) is :

A 13.4

B 31.4

C 41.4

D 43.4
A particle undergoes uniform circular motion. About which point in the
plane of the circle, will the angular momentum of the particle remain
conserved?

A Centre of the circle

B Any point on the circumference of the circle

C Any point inside the circle

D Any point outside the circle

A particle undergoes uniform circular motion. About which point in the
plane of the circle, will the angular momentum of the particle remain
conserved?

A Centre of the circle

B Any point on the circumference of the circle

C Any point inside the circle

D Any point outside the circle

Two solid spheres of unequal mass but same radius are released on
inclined plane. They roll down without slipping. Which one will reach the
ground first?

A Light sphere

B Heavier sphere

C Both will reach at the same time

D None of the above

Two solid spheres of unequal mass but same radius are released on
inclined plane. They roll down without slipping. Which one will reach the
ground first?

A Light sphere

B Heavier sphere

C Both will reach at the same time

D None of the above

A disc is rolling on an inclined plane. What is the ratio of its rotational K.E.
to the total K. E. ?

A 1:3

B 3:1

C 1:2

D 2:1
A disc is rolling on an inclined plane. What is the ratio of its rotational K.E.
to the total K. E. ?

A 1:3

B 3:1

C 1:2

D 2:1
A 6 kg ball starts from rest and rolls down a rough gradual slope until it
reaches a point 80 cm lower than its starting point. Then the speed of the
ball is :

-1
A 1.95 ms

-1
B 2.4 ms

-1
C 3.35 ms

-1
D 4.8 ms
A 6 kg ball starts from rest and rolls down a rough gradual slope until it
reaches a point 80 cm lower than its starting point. Then the speed of the
ball is :

-1
A 1.95 ms

-1
B 2.4 ms

-1
C 3.35 ms

-1
D 4.8 ms
If a spherical ball rolls on a table without slipping, the fraction of its total
energy associated with rotation is

A 3/5

B 2/7

C 2/5

D 3/7
If a spherical ball rolls on a table without slipping, the fraction of its total
energy associated with rotation is

A 3/5

B 2/7

C 2/5

D 3/7
A drum of radius R and mass M, rolls down without slipping along an
inclined plane of angle . The frictional force

(a) converts part of potential energy to rotational

energy
(b) dissipates energy as heat
(c) decreases the rotational motion
(d) decreases the rotational and translational motion
A drum of radius R and mass M, rolls down without slipping along an
inclined plane of angle . The frictional force

(a) converts part of potential energy to rotational

energy
(b) dissipates energy as heat
(c) decreases the rotational motion
(d) decreases the rotational and translational motion
A mass M is divided into two parts xM and (1 -x)M. For a given separation,
the value of x for which the gravitational attraction between the two
pieces becomes maximum is

(a) 1/2
(b) 3/5
(c) 1
(d) 2
A mass M is divided into two parts xM and (1 -x)M. For a given separation,
the value of x for which the gravitational attraction between the two
pieces becomes maximum is

(a) 1/2
(b) 3/5
(c) 1
(d) 2
The acceleration due to gravity on planet A is 9 times the acceleration
due to gravity on planet B. A man jumps to a height of 2 m on the surface
of A. What is the height of jump by the same persons on the planet B?

(a) 6 m
(b) 2/3 m
(c) 2/9 m
(d) 18 m
The acceleration due to gravity on planet A is 9 times the acceleration
due to gravity on planet B. A man jumps to a height of 2 m on the surface
of A. What is the height of jump by the same persons on the planet B?

(a) 6 m
(b) 2/3 m
(c) 2/9 m
(d) 18 m
If both the mass and the radius of the earth decrease by 1%, the value of
the acceleration due to gravity will

(a) decrease by 1%
(b) increase by 1%
(c) increase by 2%
(d) remain unchanged
If both the mass and the radius of the earth decrease by 1%, the value of
the acceleration due to gravity will

(a) decrease by 1%
(b) increase by 1%
(c) increase by 2%
(d) remain unchanged
If the radius of earth is reduced by 2% keeping its mass constant. Then
the weight of the body on its surface will:

(a) increase
(b) decrease
(c) remain same
(d) either (b) or (c)
If the radius of earth is reduced by 2% keeping its mass constant. Then
the weight of the body on its surface will:

(a) increase
(b) decrease
(c) remain same
(d) either (b) or (c)
If the mass of moon is M/81, where M is the mass of earth, find the
distance of the point where gravitational field due to earth and moon
cancel each other, from the moon. Given that distance between earth
and moon is 60R where R is the radius of earth:

(a) 4 R
(b) 8 R
(c) 2 R
(d) 6 R
If the mass of moon is M/81, where M is the mass of earth, find the
distance of the point where gravitational field due to earth and moon
cancel each other, from the moon. Given that distance between earth
and moon is 60R where R is the radius of earth:

(a) 4 R
(b) 8 R
(c) 2 R
(d) 6 R
If we move from equator to pole value of g:

(a) first increases then decreases

(b) remains same
(c) increases
(d) decreases
If we move from equator to pole value of g:

(a) first increases then decreases

(b) remains same
(c) increases
(d) decreases
Two objects of masses m and 4m are at rest at infinite separation. They
move towards each other under mutual gravitational attraction. Then, at
a separation r, which of the following is true?

(a) The total energy of the system is zero.

(b) The force between them is not zero.
(c) The centre of mass of the system is at rest.
(d) All the above are true.
Two objects of masses m and 4m are at rest at infinite separation. They
move towards each other under mutual gravitational attraction. Then, at
a separation r, which of the following is true?

(a) The total energy of the system is zero.

(b) The force between them is not zero.
(c) The centre of mass of the system is at rest.
(d) All the above are true.
A high jumper can jump 2.0 m on earth. With the same effort how high
will he be able to jump on a planet whose density is one-third and radius
one- fourth those of the earth?

(a) 4 m
(b) 8 m
(c) 12 m
(d) 24 m
A high jumper can jump 2.0 m on earth. With the same effort how high
will he be able to jump on a planet whose density is one-third and radius
one- fourth those of the earth?

(a) 4 m
(b) 8 m
(c) 12 m
(d) 24 m
The escape velocity of a body on the surface of the earth is 11.2 km/s. If
the earth’s mass increases to twice its present value and the radius of
the earth becomes half, the escape velocity would become

(a) 44.8 km/s

(b) 22.4 km/s
(c) 11.2 km/s (remain unchanged)
(d) 5.6 km/s
The escape velocity of a body on the surface of the earth is 11.2 km/s. If
the earth’s mass increases to twice its present value and the radius of
the earth becomes half, the escape velocity would become

(a) 44.8 km/s

(b) 22.4 km/s
(c) 11.2 km/s (remain unchanged)
(d) 5.6 km/s
Two identical satellites are at R and 7R away from earth surface, the
wrong statement is (R = Radius of earth)

(a) Ratio of total energy will be 4

(b) Ratio of kinetic energies will be 4
(c) Ratio of potential energies will be 4
(d) Ratio of total energy will be 4 but ratio of potential and
kinetic energies will be 2
Two identical satellites are at R and 7R away from earth surface, the
wrong statement is (R = Radius of earth)

(a) Ratio of total energy will be 4

(b) Ratio of kinetic energies will be 4
(c) Ratio of potential energies will be 4
(d) Ratio of total energy will be 4 but ratio of potential and
kinetic energies will be 2
When a rod is heated but prevented from expanding, the stress
developed is independent of

(a) material of the rod

(b) rise in the temperature
(c) length of the rod
(d) None of these
When a rod is heated but prevented from expanding, the stress
developed is independent of

(a) material of the rod

(b) rise in the temperature
(c) length of the rod
(d) None of these
When forces are applied on a body such that it is still is static equilibrium,
then the extent to which the body gets deformed, depends on

(a) nature of the material

(b) magnitude of deforming force
(c) both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these
When forces are applied on a body such that it is still is static equilibrium,
then the extent to which the body gets deformed, depends on

(a) nature of the material

(b) magnitude of deforming force
(c) both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these
The graph between the applied force and the change
in length of a wire within elastic limit is a.

(a) straight line with zero slope

(b) straight line with positive slope
(c) straight line with negative slope
(d) all of the above
The graph between the applied force and the change
in length of a wire within elastic limit is a.

(a) straight line with zero slope

(b) straight line with positive slope
(c) straight line with negative slope
(d) all of the above
The reciprocal of the bulk modulus is called

(a) Compressibility
(b) Volume stress
(c) Modulus of rigidity
(d) Volume strain
The reciprocal of the bulk modulus is called

(a) Compressibility
(b) Volume stress
(c) Modulus of rigidity
(d) Volume strain
Which of the following statements is correct?

(a) Hooke’s law is applicable only within elastic

limit.
(b) The adiabatic and isothermal elastic constants of a
gas are equal.
(c) Young’s modulus is dimensionless.
(d) Stress multiplied by strain is equal to the stored
energy.
Which of the following statements is correct?

(a) Hooke’s law is applicable only within elastic

limit.
(b) The adiabatic and isothermal elastic constants of a
gas are equal.
(c) Young’s modulus is dimensionless.
(d) Stress multiplied by strain is equal to the stored
energy.
A dam for water reservoir is built thicker at the
bottom than at the top because:

(a) pressure of water is very large at the bottom due to

its large depth
(b) water is likely to have more density at the bottom
due to its large depth
(c) quantity of water at the bottom is large
(d) none of the above
A dam for water reservoir is built thicker at the
bottom than at the top because:

(a) pressure of water is very large at the bottom due to

its large depth
(b) water is likely to have more density at the bottom
due to its large depth
(c) quantity of water at the bottom is large
(d) none of the above
When a body is wholly or partially immersed in a liquid it appears to lose
weight. This loss of weight is equal to the weight of:

(a) water displaced by the body

(b) liquid displaced by the body
(c) equal volume of water
(d) equal volume of liquid
When a body is wholly or partially immersed in a liquid it appears to lose
weight. This loss of weight is equal to the weight of:

(a) water displaced by the body

(b) liquid displaced by the body
(c) equal volume of water
(d) equal volume of liquid
If there were no gravity, which of the following will
not be there for a fluid ?

(a) Viscosity
(b) Surface tension
(c) Pressure
(d) Archimedes’ upward thrust
If there were no gravity, which of the following will
not be there for a fluid ?

(a) Viscosity
(b) Surface tension
(c) Pressure
(d) Archimedes’ upward thrust
A piece of ice, with a stone frozen inside it, is floating in water contained in
a beaker. When the ice melts, the level of water in the beaker

(a) rises
(b) falls
(c) remains unchanged
(d) falls at first and then rises to the same height as
before.
A piece of ice, with a stone frozen inside it, is floating in water contained in
a beaker. When the ice melts, the level of water in the beaker

(a) rises
(b) falls
(c) remains unchanged
(d) falls at first and then rises to the same height as
before.
Bernoulli’s theorem is a consequence of

(a) conservation of mass

(b) conservation of energy
(c) conservation of linear momentum
(d) conservation of angular momentum
Bernoulli’s theorem is a consequence of

(a) conservation of mass

(b) conservation of energy
(c) conservation of linear momentum
(d) conservation of angular momentum
The maximum acceleration of a particle in SHM is
made two times keeping the maximum speed to be
constant. It is possible when

(a) amplitude of oscillation is doubled while

frequency remains constant
(b) amplitude is doubled while frequency is halved
(c) frequency is doubled while amplitude is halved
(d) frequency of oscillation is doubled while
amplitude remains constant
The maximum acceleration of a particle in SHM is
made two times keeping the maximum speed to be
constant. It is possible when

(a) amplitude of oscillation is doubled while

frequency remains constant
(b) amplitude is doubled while frequency is halved
(c) frequency is doubled while amplitude is halved
(d) frequency of oscillation is doubled while
amplitude remains constant
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion with an angular
frequency of 2 rad/s. The velocity of the particle at 20 mm displacement,
when the amplitude of the motion is 60 mm is :

(a) 131 mm/s

(b) 118 mm/s
(c) 113 mm/s
(d) 90 mm/s
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion with an angular
frequency of 2 rad/s. The velocity of the particle at 20 mm displacement,
when the amplitude of the motion is 60 mm is :

(a) 131 mm/s

(b) 118 mm/s
(c) 113 mm/s
(d) 90 mm/s
If a conservative force is acting on a system in SHM.
The total mechanical energy is :

(a) time dependent

(b) position dependent
(c) amplitude dependent
(d) Both (a) and (c) are correct
If a conservative force is acting on a system in SHM.
The total mechanical energy is :

(a) time dependent

(b) position dependent
(c) amplitude dependent
(d) Both (a) and (c) are correct
Two waves having sinusoidal waveforms have different wavelengths and
different amplitude. They will be having

(a) Different pitch and different intensity

(b) Same pitch and different intensity
(c) Different pitch and same intensity
(d) Same pitch and Same intensity
Two waves having sinusoidal waveforms have different wavelengths and
different amplitude. They will be having

(a) Different pitch and different intensity

(b) Same pitch and different intensity
(c) Different pitch and same intensity
(d) Same pitch and Same intensity
A pulse of a wave train travels along a stretched string and reaches the
fixed end of the string. It will be reflected back with

(a) a phase change of 180° with velocity reversed

(b) the same phase as the incident pulse with no reversal
of velocity
(c) a phase change of 180° with no reversal of velocity
(d) the same phase as the incident pulse but with velocity
reversed
A pulse of a wave train travels along a stretched string and reaches the
fixed end of the string. It will be reflected back with

(a) a phase change of 180° with velocity reversed

(b) the same phase as the incident pulse with no reversal
of velocity
(c) a phase change of 180° with no reversal of velocity
(d) the same phase as the incident pulse but with velocity
reversed
A standing wave consisting of 3 nodes and 2 antinodes is formed
between the two atoms having a distance of 1.21 Å between them. The
wavelength of the standing wave is :

(a) 1.21 Å
(b) 2.42 Å
(c) 6.05 Å
(d) 3.63 Å
A standing wave consisting of 3 nodes and 2 antinodes is formed
between the two atoms having a distance of 1.21 Å between them. The
wavelength of the standing wave is :

(a) 1.21 Å
(b) 2.42 Å
(c) 6.05 Å
(d) 3.63 Å
A closed organ pipe of length 1.2 m vibrates in its first overtone mode. The
distance between two pressure nodes is ?

(a) 0.4 m
(b) 0.8
(c) 1.2
(d) 0.2
A closed organ pipe of length 1.2 m vibrates in its first overtone mode. The
distance between two pressure nodes is ?

(a) 0.4 m
(b) 0.8
(c) 1.2
(d) 0.2
The air column in a pipe which is closed at one end will be in resonance
with a vibrating tuning fork at a frequency 260Hz. The length of the air
column is: (Speed of sound wave = 330m/s)

(a) 12.5cm
(b) 35.75cm
(c) 31.73cm
(d) 62.5cm
The air column in a pipe which is closed at one end will be in resonance
with a vibrating tuning fork at a frequency 260Hz. The length of the air
column is: (Speed of sound wave = 330m/s)

(a) 12.5cm
(b) 35.75cm
(c) 31.73cm
(d) 62.5cm
Beats are produced with the help of two sound waves of amplitudes 3
and 5 units. The ratio of maximum to minimum intensity in the beats is

(a) 2 :1
(b) 5: 3
(c) 4 :1
(d) 16:1
Beats are produced with the help of two sound waves of amplitudes 3
and 5 units. The ratio of maximum to minimum intensity in the beats is

(a) 2 :1
(b) 5: 3
(c) 4 :1
(d) 16:1
An object producing a pitch of 1200 Hz is moving with a velocity of 50m/s
towards a stationary person. The velocity of sound is 350 m/s. The
frequency of sound heard by the stationary person is:

(a) 1250Hz
(b) 1050Hz
(c) 700Hz
(d) 1400Hz
An object producing a pitch of 1200 Hz is moving with a velocity of 50m/s
towards a stationary person. The velocity of sound is 350 m/s. The
frequency of sound heard by the stationary person is:

(a) 1250Hz
(b) 1050Hz
(c) 700Hz
(d) 1400Hz
If a thermometer reads freezing point of water as 20°C and boiling point
as 150°C, how much thermometer read, when the actual temperature is
60°C? 4

(a) 98° C
(b) 110° C
(c) 40° C
(d) 60° C
If a thermometer reads freezing point of water as 20°C and boiling point
as 150°C, how much thermometer read, when the actual temperature is
60°C? 4

(a) 98° C
(b) 110° C
(c) 40° C
(d) 60° C
10 litres of benzene weigh

(a) more in summer than in winter

(b) more in winter than in Summer
(c) equal in winter and summer
(d) none of above
10 litres of benzene weigh

(a) more in summer than in winter

(b) more in winter than in Summer
(c) equal in winter and summer
(d) none of above
A bimetallic strip consists of brass and iron when it is heated it bends into
an arc with brass on the convex and iron on the concave side of the arc.
This happens, because

(a) brass has a higher specific heat capacity than iron

(b) density of brass is more than that of iron
(c) it is easier to bend an iron strip than a brass strip
of the same size
(d) brass has a higher coefficient of linear expansion
than iron
A bimetallic strip consists of brass and iron when it is heated it bends into
an arc with brass on the convex and iron on the concave side of the arc.
This happens, because

(a) brass has a higher specific heat capacity than iron

(b) density of brass is more than that of iron
(c) it is easier to bend an iron strip than a brass strip
of the same size
(d) brass has a higher coefficient of linear expansion
than iron
Ice starts forming in a lake with water at 0°C, when atmospheric
temperature is –10°C. If the time taken for 5mm thickness of ice to be
formed is 2h, then the time taken for the thickness of ice to change from
5mm to 20 mm is:

(a) 30 h
(b) 18 h
(c) 6 h
(d) 32 h
Ice starts forming in a lake with water at 0°C, when atmospheric
temperature is –10°C. If the time taken for 5mm thickness of ice to be
formed is 2h, then the time taken for the thickness of ice to change from
5mm to 20 mm is:

(a) 30 h
(b) 18 h
(c) 6 h
(d) 32 h
 0 0
Work done in converting one gram of ice at -10 C into steam at 100 C is

(a) 3045 J
(b) 6056 J
(c) 721 J
(d) 616 J
 0 0
Work done in converting one gram of ice at -10 C into steam at 100 C is

(a) 3045 J
(b) 6056 J
(c) 721 J
(d) 616 J
A real gas behaves like an ideal gas if its

(a) pressure and temperature are both high

(b) Pressure and temperature are both low
(c) Pressure is high and temperature is low
(d) Pressure is low and temperature is high
A real gas behaves like an ideal gas if its

(a) pressure and temperature are both high

(b) Pressure and temperature are both low
(c) Pressure is high and temperature is low
(d) Pressure is low and temperature is high
Mean free path (λ) is

(a) inversely proportional to the diameter of molecule

(b) inversely proportional to the square of diameter
of molecule
(c) inversely proportional to the number of molecules
per unit volume.
(d) both b and c
Mean free path (λ) is

(a) inversely proportional to the diameter of molecule

(b) inversely proportional to the square of diameter
of molecule
(c) inversely proportional to the number of molecules
per unit volume.
(d) both b and c
What is the internal energy of 5 moles of Nitrogen gas ?

A. 7RT
B. 3.5 RT
C. 8.3 RT
D. 3 RT
What is the internal energy of 5 moles of Nitrogen gas ?

A. 7RT
B. 3.5 RT
C. 8.3 RT
D. 3 RT
Consider a process shown in the figure. During this
process the work done by the system

(a) continuously increases

(b) Continuously decreases
(c) First increases, then decreases
(d) First decreases, then increases
Consider a process shown in the figure. During this
process the work done by the system

(a) continuously increases

(b) Continuously decreases
(c) First increases, then decreases
(d) First decreases, then increases
One mole of diatomic ideal gas undergoes a cyclic process ABC as
shown in figure. The process BC is adiabatic. The temperature at A, B and
C are 400K, 800K and 600K respectively. Choose the correct
statement:

(a) The change in internal energy in the process

CA is 700 R.
(b) The changes in internal energy in the process
AB is 350 R.
(c) The change in internal energy in the process
BC is -500 R.
(d) The change in internal energy in whole cyclic
process is 250 R.
One mole of diatomic ideal gas undergoes a cyclic process ABC as
shown in figure. The process BC is adiabatic. The temperature at A, B and
C are 400K, 800K and 600K respectively. Choose the correct
statement:
One mole of diatomic ideal gas undergoes a cyclic process ABC as
shown in figure. The process BC is adiabatic. The temperature at A, B and
C are 400K, 800K and 600K respectively. Choose the correct
statement:

(a) The change in internal energy in the process

CA is 700 R.
(b) The changes in internal energy in the process
AB is 350 R.
(c) The change in internal energy in the process
BC is -500 R.
(d) The change in internal energy in whole cyclic
process is 250 R.
Frictional electricity is produced on the two objects
due to:

(a) Loss of electrons by one object

(b) Loss of protons by one object
(c) Loss of electrons by one object and equal number
of electrons gained by the other object
(d) Loss of protons by one object and equal number of
protons gained by the other object
Frictional electricity is produced on the two objects
due to:

(a) Loss of electrons by one object

(b) Loss of protons by one object
(c) Loss of electrons by one object and equal number
of electrons gained by the other object
(d) Loss of protons by one object and equal number of
protons gained by the other object
If charge and distance between two charges are
reduced to half, then force between them will be

(a) remain same

(b) increases four times
(c) reduce four times
(d) None of the above
If charge and distance between two charges are
reduced to half, then force between them will be

(a) remain same

(b) increases four times
(c) reduce four times
(d) None of the above
Figure given here is plot of lines of force due to two
charges q1and q2. The signs of the two charges are:

(a) both positive

(b) both negative
(c) upper positive, lower negative
(d) upper negative, lower positive
Figure given here is plot of lines of force due to two
charges q1and q2. The signs of the two charges are:

(a) both positive

(b) both negative
(c) upper positive, lower negative
(d) upper negative, lower positive
 2
A plane area of 100 cm is placed in uniform electric field of 100 N/C such
o
that the angle between area vector and electric field is 60 . The electric
flux through the surface is

(a) 0.5 Wb
(b) 5 Wb
(c) 1 Wb
(d) 0
 2
A plane area of 100 cm is placed in uniform electric field of 100 N/C such
o
that the angle between area vector and electric field is 60 . The electric
flux through the surface is

(a) 0.5 Wb
(b) 5 Wb
(c) 1 Wb
(d) 0
A bullet of mass 2 g is having a charge of 2µC . Through what potential
difference must it be accelerated, starting from rest, to acquire a speed
of 10 m/s?

(a) 50 V
(b) 5 KV
(c) 50 KV
(d) 5 V
A bullet of mass 2 g is having a charge of 2µC . Through what potential
difference must it be accelerated, starting from rest, to acquire a speed
of 10 m/s?

(a) 50 V
(b) 5 KV
(c) 50 KV
(d) 5 V
Two charged particles having charges 1µC and –1µC and of mass 50 gm
each are held at rest while their separation is 2 meters. Find the speed of
the particles when their separation is 1 meter.

(a) 0.20 m/s

(b) 0.6 m/s
(c) 0.3 m/s
(d) 0.4 m/s
Two charged particles having charges 1µC and –1µC and of mass 50 gm
each are held at rest while their separation is 2 meters. Find the speed of
the particles when their separation is 1 meter.

(a) 0.20 m/s

(b) 0.6 m/s
(c) 0.3 m/s
(d) 0.4 m/s
The potential of a large liquid drop when eight liquid drops are combined
is 20 V. Then, the potential of each single drop was

(a) 10 V
(b) 7.5 V
(c) 5 V
(d) 2.5 V
The potential of a large liquid drop when eight liquid drops are combined
is 20 V. Then, the potential of each single drop was

(a) 10 V
(b) 7.5 V
(c) 5 V
(d) 2.5 V
 -6
The capacitance of a condenser is 4X10 farad and its potential is 100
volts. The energy released on discharging it fully will be

(a) 0.02 Joule

(b) 0.04 Joule
(c) 0.025 Joule
(d) 0.05 Joule
 -6
The capacitance of a condenser is 4X10 farad and its potential is 100
volts. The energy released on discharging it fully will be

(a) 0.02 Joule

(b) 0.04 Joule
(c) 0.025 Joule
(d) 0.05 Joule
A capacitor is charged by a battery and the energy stored is U. The
battery is now removed and the separation distance between the plates
is doubled. The energy stored now is

(a) U/2
(b) U
(c) 2U
(d) 4U
A capacitor is charged by a battery and the energy stored is U. The
battery is now removed and the separation distance between the plates
is doubled. The energy stored now is

(a) U/2
(b) U
(c) 2U
(d) 4U
The equivalent capacitance between points A and B in
the given figure is (Each C=1uF)

(a) 36/13µF
(b) 2µF
(c) 1µF
(d) 3µF
The equivalent capacitance between points A and B in
the given figure is (Each C=1uF)

(a) 36/13µF
(b) 2µF
(c) 1µF
(d) 3µF
Given a current carrying wire of non-uniform cross- section. Which one of
the following is constant throughout the length of wire?

(a) Current only

(b) Current and drift speed
(c) Drift speed only
(d) Current, electric field and drift speed
Given a current carrying wire of non-uniform cross- section. Which one of
the following is constant throughout the length of wire?

(a) Current only

(b) Current and drift speed
(c) Drift speed only
(d) Current, electric field and drift speed
A carbon resistor of (47 ± 4.7)k is to be marked with rings of different
colours for its identification. The colour code sequence will be.

(a) Yellow – Green – Violet – Gold

(b) Yellow – Violet – Orange – Silver
(c) Violet – Yellow – Orange – Silver
(d) Green – Orange – Violet – Gold
A carbon resistor of (47 ± 4.7)k is to be marked with rings of different
colours for its identification. The colour code sequence will be.

(a) Yellow – Green – Violet – Gold

(b) Yellow – Violet – Orange – Silver
(c) Violet – Yellow – Orange – Silver
(d) Green – Orange – Violet – Gold
The current (I) in the given circuit is

(a) 1.6 A
(b) 2 A
(c) 0.32 A
(d) 3.2 A
The current (I) in the given circuit is

(a) 1.6 A
(b) 2 A
(c) 0.32 A
(d) 3.2 A
Drift speed for two copper wires of same length across same potential
difference but area 1:2 ratio is?

(a) 1:2
(b) 2:1
(c) 4:1
(d) 1:1
Drift speed for two copper wires of same length across same potential
difference but area 1:2 ratio is?

(a) 1:2
(b) 2:1
(c) 4:1
(d) 1:1
Two resistances are joined in parallel whose resistance is 3/5 Ω. One of
the resistance wire is broken and the effective resistance becomes 3Ω .
The resistance in ohm of the wire that got broken was

(a) 4/3
(b) 2
(c) 6/5
(d) 3/4
Two resistances are joined in parallel whose resistance is 3/5 Ω. One of
the resistance wire is broken and the effective resistance becomes 3Ω .
The resistance in ohm of the wire that got broken was

(a) 4/3
(b) 2
(c) 6/5
(d) 3/4
What will be the equivalent resistance of circuit shown in figure between
two points A and D?

(a) 10Ω
(b) 20Ω
(c) 30Ω
(d) 40Ω
What will be the equivalent resistance of circuit shown in figure between
two points A and D?

(a) 10Ω
(b) 20Ω
(c) 30Ω
(d) 40Ω
A hot electric iron has a resistance of 80Ω and is used
on a 200 V source. The electrical energy spent, if it is
used for 2 h will be

(a) 8000 W-h

(b) 2000 W-h
(c) 1000 W-h
(d) 800 W-h
A hot electric iron has a resistance of 80Ω and is used
on a 200 V source. The electrical energy spent, if it is
used for 2 h will be

(a) 8000 W-h

(b) 2000 W-h
(c) 1000 W-h
(d) 800 W-h
An electron is travelling along the x-direction. It encounters a magnetic
field in the y-direction. Its subsequent motion will be

(a) straight line along the x-direction

(b) a circle in the xz-plane
(c) a circle in the yz-plane
(d) a circle in the xy-plane
An electron is travelling along the x-direction. It encounters a magnetic
field in the y-direction. Its subsequent motion will be

(a) straight line along the x-direction

(b) a circle in the xz-plane
(c) a circle in the yz-plane
(d) a circle in the xy-plane
A particle of mass m, charge Q and kinetic energy T enters a transverse
uniform magnetic field of induction B. After 3 s the kinetic energy
of the particle will be

(a) 3T
(b) 2T
(c) T
(d) 4T
A particle of mass m, charge Q and kinetic energy T enters a transverse
uniform magnetic field of induction B. After 3 s the kinetic energy
of the particle will be

(a) 3T
(b) 2T
(c) T
(d) 4T
A straight wire of length 0.5 metre and carrying a current of 1.2 ampere is
placed in uniform magnetic field of induction 2 Tesla. The magnetic
field is perpendicular to the length of the wire. The force on the wire is

(a) 2.4 N
(b) 1.2 N
(c) 3.0 N
(d) 2.0 N
A straight wire of length 0.5 metre and carrying a current of 1.2 ampere is
placed in uniform magnetic field of induction 2 Tesla. The magnetic
field is perpendicular to the length of the wire. The force on the wire is

(a) 2.4 N
(b) 1.2 N
(c) 3.0 N
(d) 2.0 N
A wire of length 1 m placed in x-z plane carries a current of 1 ampere. The
coefficient of friction between the wire and the surface is 0.2 and mass
of the wire is 1 kg .The magnetic field of strength 2 T exists along positive
y - axis . Then choose the correct option.

2
(a) acceleration of wire is 0.5 m/s
(b) wire will not move at all
2
(c) acceleration of wire is 1 m/s
2
(d) acceleration of wire is 2 m/s
A wire of length 1 m placed in x-z plane carries a current of 1 ampere. The
coefficient of friction between the wire and the surface is 0.2 and mass
of the wire is 1 kg .The magnetic field of strength 2 T exists along positive
y - axis . Then choose the correct option.

2
(a) acceleration of wire is 0.5 m/s
(b) wire will not move at all
2
(c) acceleration of wire is 1 m/s
2
(d) acceleration of wire is 2 m/s
The magnetic field at a distance ‘r’ from a long wire carrying current ‘i’ is
0.4 Tesla. The magnetic field at a distance ‘2r’ is

(a) 0.2 Tesla

(b) 0.8 Tesla
(c) 0.1 Tesla
(d) 1.6 Tesla
The magnetic field at a distance ‘r’ from a long wire carrying current ‘i’ is
0.4 Tesla. The magnetic field at a distance ‘2r’ is

(a) 0.2 Tesla

(b) 0.8 Tesla
(c) 0.1 Tesla
(d) 1.6 Tesla
Two parallel wires carry currents of 20 A and 40 A in opposite directions.
Another wire carrying current of 20 A and anti-parallel to 20A is placed
midway between the two wires. The magnetic force on this wire will be

(a) towards 20 A
(b) towards 40 A
(c) perpendicular to plane of wires
(d) zero
Two parallel wires carry currents of 20 A and 40 A in opposite directions.
Another wire carrying current of 20 A and anti-parallel to 20A is placed
midway between the two wires. The magnetic force on this wire will be

(a) towards 20 A
(b) towards 40 A
(c) perpendicular to plane of wires
(d) zero
A long solenoid is formed by winding 20 turns/cm. The current necessary
to produce a magnetic field of 20 milli tesla inside the
solenoid will be approximately

(a) 1.0 A
(b) 2.0 A
(c) 4.0 A
(d) 8.0 A
A long solenoid is formed by winding 20 turns/cm. The current necessary
to produce a magnetic field of 20 milli tesla inside the
solenoid will be approximately

(a) 1.0 A
(b) 2.0 A
(c) 4.0 A
(d) 8.0 A
 2
Magnetic moment 10A – m
And length 2 m. Pole strength is

(a) 20 Am
(b) 10 Am
(c) 5 Am
(d) 2 Am
 2
Magnetic moment 10A – m
And length 2 m. Pole strength is

(a) 20 Am
(b) 10 Am
(c) 5 Am
(d) 2 Am
On applying an external magnetic field to a ferromagnetic substance,
domains

(a) align in the direction of magnetic field

(b) align in the direction opposite to magnetic field
(c) remain unaffected
(d) None of the above
On applying an external magnetic field to a ferromagnetic substance,
domains

(a) align in the direction of magnetic field

(b) align in the direction opposite to magnetic field
(c) remain unaffected
(d) None of the above
If a paramagnetic substance is brought near the north
or the south pole of a bar magnet, it is

(a) Attracted or repelled depending on which pole

is brought near to it
(b) repelled by the north pole and attracted by the
south pole
(c) attracted by the north pole and repelled by the
south pole
(d) attracted by both the poles.
If a paramagnetic substance is brought near the north
or the south pole of a bar magnet, it is

(a) Attracted or repelled depending on which pole

is brought near to it
(b) repelled by the north pole and attracted by the
south pole
(c) attracted by the north pole and repelled by the
south pole
(d) attracted by both the poles.
 3
A magnetizing field of 2 × 10 amp/m produces a magnetic flux density of
8pi tesla in an iron rod. The relative permeability of the rod will be

2
(a) 10
0
(b) 10
3
(c) 10
4
(d) 10
 3
A magnetizing field of 2 × 10 amp/m produces a magnetic flux density of
8pi tesla in an iron rod. The relative permeability of the rod will be

2
(a) 10
0
(b) 10
3
(c) 10
4
(d) 10
A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken
to a geomagnetic pole. It :

(a) will stay in east-west direction only

(b) will become rigid showing no movement
(c) will stay in any position
(d) will stay in north-south direction only
A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken
to a geomagnetic pole. It :

(a) will stay in east-west direction only

(b) will become rigid showing no movement
(c) will stay in any position
(d) will stay in north-south direction only
A dip needle arranged to move freely in the magnetic meridian dips at
an angle . If the vertical plane in which the needle moves is rotated
through an angleθ to the magnetic meridian, then the needle will dip by
an angleα

(a) θ
(b) α
(c) more than θ
(d) less than θ
A dip needle arranged to move freely in the magnetic meridian dips at
an angle . If the vertical plane in which the needle moves is rotated
through an angleθ to the magnetic meridian, then the needle will dip by
an angleα

(a) θ
(b) α
(c) more than θ
(d) less than θ
Use of eddy currents is done in the following except

(a) moving coil galvanometer

(b) electric brakes
(c) induction motor
(d) dynamo
Use of eddy currents is done in the following except

(a) moving coil galvanometer

(b) electric brakes
(c) induction motor
(d) dynamo
According to Lenz’s law of electromagnetic induction,

(a) the induced emf is not in the direction opposing

the change in magnetic flux
(b) the relative motion between the coil and magnet
produces the change in magnetic flux
(c) only the magnet should be moved towards coil
(d) only the coil should be moved towards magnet
According to Lenz’s law of electromagnetic induction,

(a) the induced emf is not in the direction opposing

the change in magnetic flux
(b) the relative motion between the coil and magnet
produces the change in magnetic flux
(c) only the magnet should be moved towards coil
(d) only the coil should be moved towards magnet
Lenz’s law is based on

(a) Energy conservation

(b) Charge conservation
(c) Flux conservation
(d) Newtons laws
Lenz’s law is based on

(a) Energy conservation

(b) Charge conservation
(c) Flux conservation
(d) Newtons laws
The wingspan of an aeroplane is 36 m. If the plane is flying at 400 km/h,
-5
the e.m.f. induced between the wings tips is (assume B = 4 × 10 T)

(a) 16 V
(b) 1.6 V
(c) 0.16 V
(d) 0.016 V
The wingspan of an aeroplane is 36 m. If the plane is flying at 400 km/h,
-5
the e.m.f. induced between the wings tips is (assume B = 4 × 10 T)

(a) 16 V
(b) 1.6 V
(c) 0.16 V
(d) 0.016 V
A metal rod moves at a constant velocity in a direction perpendicular to
its length. A constant uniform magnetic field exists in space in a direction
perpendicular to the rod as well as its velocity. Select the correct
statement (s) from the following?

(a) The entire rod is at the same electric potential

(b) There is an electric field in the rod
(c) The electric potential is highest at the centre of
the rod and decrease towards its ends
(d) The electric potential is lowest at the centre of
the rod and increases towards its ends.
A metal rod moves at a constant velocity in a direction perpendicular to
its length. A constant uniform magnetic field exists in space in a direction
perpendicular to the rod as well as its velocity. Select the correct
statement (s) from the following?

(a) The entire rod is at the same electric potential

(b) There is an electric field in the rod
(c) The electric potential is highest at the centre of
the rod and decrease towards its ends
(d) The electric potential is lowest at the centre of
the rod and increases towards its ends.
 −1
A wire of length 50 cm moves with a velocity of 300 m min ,
perpendicular to a magnetic field. If the emf induced in the wire is 2 V,
then the magnitude of the field (in tesla) is

(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 0.4
(d) 0.8
 −1
A wire of length 50 cm moves with a velocity of 300 m min ,
perpendicular to a magnetic field. If the emf induced in the wire is 2 V,
then the magnitude of the field (in tesla) is

(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 0.4
(d) 0.8
When the current changes from +2A to − 2A in 0.05 s, an emf of 8V is
induced in a coil. The coefficient of self-induction of the coil is

(a) 0.2 H
(b) 0.4 H
(c) 0.8 H
(d) 0.1 H
When the current changes from +2A to − 2A in 0.05 s, an emf of 8V is
induced in a coil. The coefficient of self-induction of the coil is

(a) 0.2 H
(b) 0.4 H
(c) 0.8 H
(d) 0.1 H
Assertion: A solenoid with an iron core is connected by a bulb in series
and a dc supply is applied, bulb takes some time to glow.
Reason: Magnetic flux linked with the coil changes.

(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is
the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is
not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Assertion: A solenoid with an iron core is connected by a bulb in series
and a dc supply is applied, bulb takes some time to glow.
Reason: Magnetic flux linked with the coil changes.

(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is
the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is
not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Alternating current cannot be measured by DC ammeter, because

(a) AC cannot pass through DC ammeter

(b) AC changes direction
(c) Average value of current for complete cycle is zero
(d) DC ammeter will get damaged
Alternating current cannot be measured by DC ammeter, because

(a) AC cannot pass through DC ammeter

(b) AC changes direction
(c) Average value of current for complete cycle is zero
(d) DC ammeter will get damaged
The instantaneous voltage through a device of impedance 20Ω is e = 80
sin 100 πt. The effective value of the current is

(a) 3 A
(b) 2.828 A
(c) 1.732 A
(d) 4 A
The instantaneous voltage through a device of impedance 20Ω is e = 80
sin 100 πt. The effective value of the current is

(a) 3 A
(b) 2.828 A
(c) 1.732 A
(d) 4 A
In the circuit shown in figure the r.m.s. value of e is 5 V and r.m.s. value of
voltage drop across L is 3 V.
The r.m.s. value of voltage across R will be

(a) 2 V
(b) 3 V
(c) 4 V
(d) 0 V
In the circuit shown in figure the r.m.s. value of e is 5 V and r.m.s. value of
voltage drop across L is 3 V.
The r.m.s. value of voltage across R will be

(a) 2 V
(b) 3 V
(c) 4 V
(d) 0 V
In an L-C-R series AC circuit, the voltage across each of the components
L C, and R is 50 V. The voltage across the L-C combination will be

(a) 50 V
(b) 50 √2 V
(c) 100 V
(d) zero
In an L-C-R series AC circuit, the voltage across each of the components
L C, and R is 50 V. The voltage across the L-C combination will be

(a) 50 V
(b) 50 √2 V
(c) 100 V
(d) zero
In the series LCR circuit, the voltmeter and ammeter readings are:

(a) V = 100 V, I = 2 A
(b) V = 100 V, I = 5 A
(c) V = 1000 V, I = 2 A
(d) V = 300 V, I = 1 A
In the series LCR circuit, the voltmeter and ammeter readings are:

(a) V = 100 V, I = 2 A
(b) V = 100 V, I = 5 A
(c) V = 1000 V, I = 2 A
(d) V = 300 V, I = 1 A
In an A.C. circuit, voltage applied is V = 220 sin 100 t. If the impedance is
110Ω and phase difference between current and voltage is 60°, the
power consumption is equal to

(a) 55 W
(b) 110 W
(c) 220 W
(d) 330 W
In an A.C. circuit, voltage applied is V = 220 sin 100 t. If the impedance is
110Ω and phase difference between current and voltage is 60°, the
power consumption is equal to

(a) 55 W
(b) 110 W
(c) 220 W
(d) 330 W
The minimum distance between the object and its real image for
concave mirror is

(a) f
(b) 2f
(c) 4f
(d) zero
The minimum distance between the object and its real image for
concave mirror is

(a) f
(b) 2f
(c) 4f
(d) zero
A ray of light enters from a denser medium into rarer medium. The speed
of light in the rarer medium is twice that in denser medium. What is the
critical angle for total internal reflection to take place?

(a) 60°
(b) 45°
(c) 30°
(d) None of above
A ray of light enters from a denser medium into rarer medium. The speed
of light in the rarer medium is twice that in denser medium. What is the
critical angle for total internal reflection to take place?

(a) 60°
(b) 45°
(c) 30°
(d) None of above
The refractive index of diamond is 2.0, velocity of light in diamond in cm
per second is approximately

10
(a) 1.5 × 10
10
(b) 2.0 × 10
10
(c) 6 × 10
10
(d) 3 × 10
The refractive index of diamond is 2.0, velocity of light in diamond in cm
per second is approximately

10
(a) 1.5 × 10
10
(b) 2.0 × 10
10
(c) 6 × 10
10
(d) 3 × 10
The twinkling effect of star light is due to

(a) total internal reflection

(b) high dense matter of star
(c) constant burning of hydrogen in the star
(d) the fluctuating apparent position of the star being
slightly different from the actual position of the
star
The twinkling effect of star light is due to

(a) total internal reflection

(b) high dense matter of star
(c) constant burning of hydrogen in the star
(d) the fluctuating apparent position of the star being
slightly different from the actual position of the
star
Flint glass prism is joined by a crown glass prism to produce dispersion
without deviation. The refractive index of these for mean rays are 1.602
and 1.500 respectively. Angle of prism of flint prism is 10°, then the angle of
prism for crown prism will be

(a) 12°2.4'
(b) 12°4’
(c) 1.24°
(d) 12°
Flint glass prism is joined by a crown glass prism to produce dispersion
without deviation. The refractive index of these for mean rays are 1.602
and 1.500 respectively. Angle of prism of flint prism is 10°, then the angle of
prism for crown prism will be

(a) 12°2.4'
(b) 12°4’
(c) 1.24°
(d) 12°
If in a plano-convex lens, radius of curvature of convex surface is 10 cm
and the focal length of the lens is 30 cm, the refractive index of the
material of the lens will be

(a) 1.5
(b) 1.66
(c) 1.33
(d) 3
If in a plano-convex lens, radius of curvature of convex surface is 10 cm
and the focal length of the lens is 30 cm, the refractive index of the
material of the lens will be

(a) 1.5
(b) 1.66
(c) 1.33
(d) 3
A plano-convex lens is made of material of refractive index 1.6. The radius
of curvature of the curved surface is 60 cm. The focal length of the lens is

(a) 50 cm
(b) 100 cm
(c) 200 cm
(d) 400 cm
A plano-convex lens is made of material of refractive index 1.6. The radius
of curvature of the curved surface is 60 cm. The focal length of the lens is

(a) 50 cm
(b) 100 cm
(c) 200 cm
(d) 400 cm
Which of the following pairs can produce erect, diminished and virtual
image?

(a) Concave lens and convex mirror

(b) Convex lens and convex mirror
(c) Convex lens and concave mirror
(d) Concave lens and concave mirror
Which of the following pairs can produce erect, diminished and virtual
image?

(a) Concave lens and convex mirror

(b) Convex lens and convex mirror
(c) Convex lens and concave mirror
(d) Concave lens and concave mirror
Two lenses have powers + 1D and – 2D respectively.
The power of combination is

(a) + 2D
(b) – 3 D
(c) – 1D
(d) + 1D
Two lenses have powers + 1D and – 2D respectively.
The power of combination is

(a) + 2D
(b) – 3 D
(c) – 1D
(d) + 1D
To remove myopia (short sightedness) a lens of power 0.66 D is required.
The distant point of the eye is approximately

(a) 100 cm
(b) 150 cm
(c) 50 cm
(d) 25 cm
To remove myopia (short sightedness) a lens of power 0.66 D is required.
The distant point of the eye is approximately

(a) 100 cm
(b) 150 cm
(c) 50 cm
(d) 25 cm
Which one of the following property of light does not support wave theory
of light?

(a) Light obeys laws of reflection and refraction.

(b) Light waves get polarized.
(c) Light shows photoelectric effect.
(d) Light shows interference.
Which one of the following property of light does not support wave theory
of light?

(a) Light obeys laws of reflection and refraction.

(b) Light waves get polarized.
(c) Light shows photoelectric effect.
(d) Light shows interference.
To demonstrate the phenomenon of interference, we require two sources
which emit radiation

(a) Of the same frequency & having a definite phase

relationship
(b) Of nearly the same frequency
(c) Of the same frequency
(d) Of different wavelengths
To demonstrate the phenomenon of interference, we require two sources
which emit radiation

(a) Of the same frequency & having a definite phase

relationship
(b) Of nearly the same frequency
(c) Of the same frequency
(d) Of different wavelengths
If the ratio of maximum and minimum intensities of an interference
pattern is 36 : 1, then the ratio of amplitudes of the two interfering waves
will be

(a) 3 : 7
(b) 7 : 4
(c) 4 : 7
(d) 7 : 5
If the ratio of maximum and minimum intensities of an interference
pattern is 36 : 1, then the ratio of amplitudes of the two interfering waves
will be

(a) 3 : 7
(b) 7 : 4
(c) 4 : 7
(d) 7 : 5
When the slit separation is made three folds the fringe width in a Young’s
double slit interference experiment will become,

(a)1/3 fold
(b)3
(c)3/6 fold
(d)6 fold
When the slit separation is made three folds the fringe width in a Young’s
double slit interference experiment will become,

(a)1/3 fold
(b)3
(c)3/6 fold
(d)6 fold
If yellow light emitted by sodium lamp in Young’s double slit experiment is
replaced by monochromatic blue of light of the same intensity

(a) Fringe width will decrease

(b) Fringe width will increase
(c) Fringe width will remain unchanged
(d) Fringes will becomes less intense
If yellow light emitted by sodium lamp in Young’s double slit experiment is
replaced by monochromatic blue of light of the same intensity

(a) Fringe width will decrease

(b) Fringe width will increase
(c) Fringe width will remain unchanged
(d) Fringes will becomes less intense
A single slit of width d is illuminated by violet light of wavelength 400 nm
and the width of the central maxima of diffraction pattern is measured
as y. When half of the slit width is covered and illuminated by yellow light
of wavelength 600 nm, the width of the central maximum diffraction
pattern is

(a) the pattern vanishes and the width is zero

(b)y/3
(c) 3y
(d) None of these
A single slit of width d is illuminated by violet light of wavelength 400 nm
and the width of the central maxima of diffraction pattern is measured
as y. When half of the slit width is covered and illuminated by yellow light
of wavelength 600 nm, the width of the central maximum diffraction
pattern is

(a) the pattern vanishes and the width is zero

(b)y/3
(c) 3y
(d) None of these
Polarization of light proves the

(a) Corpuscular nature of light

(b) Quantum nature of light
(c) Transverse nature of light
(d) Longitudinal wave nature of light
Polarization of light proves the

(a) Corpuscular nature of light

(b) Quantum nature of light
(c) Transverse nature of light
(d) Longitudinal wave nature of light
If the kinetic energy of the particle is increased to 16 times its previous
value, the percentage change in the de-Broglie wavelength of the
particle is:

(a) 60
(b) 50
(c) 25
(d) 75
If the kinetic energy of the particle is increased to 16 times its previous
value, the percentage change in the de-Broglie wavelength of the
particle is:

(a) 60
(b) 50
(c) 25
(d) 75
The ratio of the energies of the hydrogen atom in the first to the second
excited state

(a) 4 : 1
(b) 1 : 4
(c) 4 : 9
(d) 9 : 4
The ratio of the energies of the hydrogen atom in the first to the second
excited state

(a) 4 : 1
(b) 1 : 4
(c) 4 : 9
(d) 9 : 4
The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is –13.6 eV. When its electron
is in the first excited state, its excitation energy is

(a) 3.4 eV
(b) 6.8 eV
(c) 10.2 eV
(d) zero
The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is –13.6 eV. When its electron
is in the first excited state, its excitation energy is

(a) 3.4 eV
(b) 6.8 eV
(c) 10.2 eV
(d) zero
In Bohr’s Model of hydrogen atom. The ratio between the period of
revolution of an electron in orbit of n = 1 to the period of revolution of the
electron in the orbit n = 2

(a) 1 : 2
(b) 2 : 1
(c) 1 : 4
(d) 1 : 8
In Bohr’s Model of hydrogen atom. The ratio between the period of
revolution of an electron in orbit of n = 1 to the period of revolution of the
electron in the orbit n = 2

(a) 1 : 2
(b) 2 : 1
(c) 1 : 4
(d) 1 : 8
A ground-state electron (in a hydrogen atom) absorb a photon of
energy 3E0. How much kinetic energy does the electron now have?
(E0 is the energy in the ground state of electron)

(a) E0
(b) 2E0
(c) 3E0
(d) 4E0
A ground-state electron (in a hydrogen atom) absorb a photon of
energy 3E0. How much kinetic energy does the electron now have?
(E0 is the energy in the ground state of electron)

(a) E0
(b) 2E0
(c) 3E0
(d) 4E0
The work function of a substance is 4.0 eV. The longest wavelength of
light that can cause photoelectron emission from this substance is
approximately

(a) 540 nm
(b) 400 nm
(c) 310 nm
(d) 220 nm
The work function of a substance is 4.0 eV. The longest wavelength of
light that can cause photoelectron emission from this substance is
approximately

(a) 540 nm
(b) 400 nm
(c) 310 nm
(d) 220 nm
According to Einstein’s photoelectric equation, the plot of the kinetic
energy of the emitted photoelectrons from a metal versus the frequency
of the incident radiation gives a straight line whose slope

(a) Depends on the nature of the metal used

(b) Depends on the intensity of the radiation
(c) Depends both on the intensity of the radiation
and the metal used
(d) Is the same for all metals and independent of
the intensity of the radiation.
According to Einstein’s photoelectric equation, the plot of the kinetic
energy of the emitted photoelectrons from a metal versus the frequency
of the incident radiation gives a straight line whose slope

(a) Depends on the nature of the metal used

(b) Depends on the intensity of the radiation
(c) Depends both on the intensity of the radiation
and the metal used
(d) Is the same for all metals and independent of
the intensity of the radiation.
The X-ray beam coming from an X-ray tube will be

(a) Monochromatic
(b) Having all wavelengths smaller than a certain
maximum wavelength
(c) Having all wavelengths larger than a certain
minimum wavelength
(d) Having all wavelengths lying between a
minimum and maximum wavelength.
The X-ray beam coming from an X-ray tube will be

(a) Monochromatic
(b) Having all wavelengths smaller than a certain
maximum wavelength
(c) Having all wavelengths larger than a certain
minimum wavelength
(d) Having all wavelengths lying between a
minimum and maximum wavelength.
During a nuclear fusion reaction

(a) a heavy nucleus breaks into two fragments by

itself
(b) a light nucleus bombarded by thermal neutrons
breaks up
(c) a heavy nucleus bombarded by thermal
neutrons breaks up
(d) two light nuclei combine to give a heavier
nucleus and possibly other products.
During a nuclear fusion reaction

(a) a heavy nucleus breaks into two fragments by

itself
(b) a light nucleus bombarded by thermal neutrons
breaks up
(c) a heavy nucleus bombarded by thermal
neutrons breaks up
(d) two light nuclei combine to give a heavier
nucleus and possibly other products.
The function of a moderator in a nuclear reactor is

(a) absorb the dangerous gamma radiation

(b) react with the nuclear fuel to release energy
(c) provide neutrons to the fission process
(d) slow down fast neutrons so as to have greater
probability for nuclear fission to occur
The function of a moderator in a nuclear reactor is

(a) absorb the dangerous gamma radiation

(b) react with the nuclear fuel to release energy
(c) provide neutrons to the fission process
(d) slow down fast neutrons so as to have greater
probability for nuclear fission to occur
An n-type and p-type silicon semiconductor can be obtained by doping
pure silicon with:

(a) sodium and magnesium, respectively

(b) phosphorus and boron, respectively
(c) boron and phosphorus, respectively
(d) indium and sodium, respectively
An n-type and p-type silicon semiconductor can be obtained by doping
pure silicon with:

(a) sodium and magnesium, respectively

(b) phosphorus and boron, respectively
(c) boron and phosphorus, respectively
(d) indium and sodium, respectively
When two semiconductors p- and n-type are brought into contact they
form a p-n junction, which acts like a/an:

(a) rectifier
(b) amplifier
(c) conductor
(d) oscillator
When two semiconductors p- and n-type are brought into contact they
form a p-n junction, which acts like a/an:

(a) rectifier
(b) amplifier
(c) conductor
(d) oscillator
Carbon is more resistive than germanium and silicon.
Then, order of energy gap is:

(a) C > Ge > Si

(b) C > Si > Ge
(c) Si > Ge > C
(d) C = Si = Ge
Carbon is more resistive than germanium and silicon.
Then, order of energy gap is:

(a) C > Ge > Si

(b) C > Si > Ge
(c) Si > Ge > C
(d) C = Si = Ge
Symbol of a p-n junction diode is an arrow, its direction indicates:

(a) nothing its just a symbol

(b) direction of flow of electrons
(c) direction of conventional current when it is
forward biased
(d) direction of electric field
Symbol of a p-n junction diode is an arrow, its direction indicates:

(a) nothing its just a symbol

(b) direction of flow of electrons
(c) direction of conventional current when it is
forward biased
(d) direction of electric field
The depletion layer in the p-n junction region is caused by:

(a) drift of holes

(b) diffusion of charge carriers
(c) migration of impurity ions
(d) drift of electrons
The depletion layer in the p-n junction region is caused by:

(a) drift of holes

(b) diffusion of charge carriers
(c) migration of impurity ions
(d) drift of electrons
In half wave rectifier, the rms value of AC component of the wave is :

(a) equal to DC value

(b) more than DC value
(c) less than DC value
(d) zero
In half wave rectifier, the rms value of AC component of the wave is :

(a) equal to DC value

(b) more than DC value
(c) less than DC value
(d) zero
A transistor is used in common-emitter mode as an amplifier. Then:

(a) the base-collector junction is forward biased

(b) the base-emitter junction is reverse biased
(c) the input signal is connected in series with the
voltage applied to the base-emitter junction
(d) the input signal is connected in series with the
voltage applied to the base-collector junction
A transistor is used in common-emitter mode as an amplifier. Then:

(a) the base-collector junction is forward biased

(b) the base-emitter junction is reverse biased
(c) the input signal is connected in series with the
voltage applied to the base-emitter junction
(d) the input signal is connected in series with the
voltage applied to the base-collector junction
In the circuit below, A and B represent two inputs and C represents the
output.
The circuit represents

(a) NOR gate

(b) AND gate
(c) NAND gate
(d) OR gate
In the circuit below, A and B represent two inputs and C represents the
output.
The circuit represents

(a) NOR gate

(b) AND gate
(c) NAND gate
(d) OR gate
The correct relation between Ic Ie and Ib for a transistor is ?

(a) Ic+Ie = Ib
(b) Ib+Ie = Ic
(c) Ib+Ic = Ie
(d) Ib + Ic + Ie = 0
The correct relation between Ic Ie and Ib for a transistor is ?

(a) Ic+Ie = Ib
(b) Ib+Ie = Ic
(c) Ib+Ic = Ie
(d) Ib + Ic + Ie = 0
The following configuration of gate is equivalent to

(a) NAND
(b) XOR
(c) OR
(d) None of these
The following configuration of gate is equivalent to

(a) NAND
(b) XOR
(c) OR
(d) None of these