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In simple harmonic motion, at mean position

Binding energy per nucleon of deuteron and Helium nuclei are 1.1 MeV and 7 MeV respectively. If a single Helium nucleus was formed by adding two Deuterons, the energy released is

Two identical balls each of mass $\frac{40}{3}$ g carry equal and opposite charge. They are suspended from a horizontal plate by silk threads each of length 1 m with a separation of 1.5 m between points of suspension. At equilibrium, if the distance between the balls is 30 cm then magnitude of charge on each ball is (Acceleration due to gravity $= 10 \text{ ms}^{-2}$)

For the same angle of incidence, the angles of refraction of light ray in different media A, B, C are $35^{\circ}$, $25^{\circ}$, $15^{\circ}$. If $V_{A}, V_{B}, V_{C}$ are velocities of light in A, B, C media respectively, then

The energy of spectral line of lowest frequency in Lyman series of $Li^{2+}$ spectrum is x J. The energy of second spectral line in Balmer series of $He^{+}$ spectrum is y J. The ratio of x and y is

A potentiometer wire is 10m long and has a resistance of $18\,\Omega$. It is connected to a battery of emf 5V and internal resistance $2\,\Omega$. Calculate the potential gradient along the wire.

In the given circuit, the readings of voltmeters $V_{1}$ and $V_{2}$ are 300 V each. The reading of voltmeter $V_{3}$ and ammeter A are respectively

A 2 m long solenoid with diameter 2 cm and 2000 turns has a secondary coil of 1000 turns wound closely near its midpoint. The mutual inductance between the two coils is

A concave mirror is used to form an image of an object. The object distance (u) is 30 cm and the image distance (v) is 15 cm. Calculate the focal length (f) of the mirror.

A boy throws a ball into air at $45^\circ$ from the horizontal to land it on a roof of a building of height $H$. If the ball attains maximum height in $2\,\text{s}$ and lands on the building in $3\,\text{s}$ after launch, then the value of $H$ is ___ m.
(Given: $g = 10\,\text{m s}^{-2}$)

A closed tube filled with ideal gas is rotating with angular speed \(\omega\) about an axis passing through end \(A\). Find the pressure at the other end \(B\). (\(M\) is the molar mass of the gas, \(\ell\) is the length of the tube and \(T\) is the temperature of the gas.) Given pressure at \(A\) is \(P_A\).

The two wires $A$ and $B$ of equal cross-section but of different materials are joined together. The ratio of Young's modulus of wire $A$ and wire $B$ is $20/11$. When the joined wire is kept under certain tension the elongations in the wires $A$ and $B$ are equal. If the length of wire $A$ is $2.2\text{ m}$, then the length of wire $B$ is _______ $\text{m}$.

The resistance of a metal wire at \( 20^\circ \text{C} \) is \( 1.05 \, \Omega \) and at \( 100^\circ \text{C} \) is \( 1.38 \, \Omega \). Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of this metal.

The velocity of an electromagnetic wave in a medium with \(\varepsilon_r=2\) and \(\mu_r=18\) is

In the 2024 Olympics, two runners, Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson, finished the 100.00 m race in 9.784 s and 9.789 s respectively. Assuming that they move with constant speed throughout the race, the distance between the two runners when Noah Lyles touched the finishing line would be closest to:

Consider the nuclear reaction \( X \to Y + Z \). Let \( M_x \), \( M_y \), and \( M_z \) be the masses of the three nuclei X, Y, and Z respectively. Then which of the following relations hold true?

If an alpha particle with energy 7.7 MeV is bombarded on a thin gold foil, the closest distance from nucleus it can reach is_____ m.
(Atomic number of gold = 79 and \(\frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0}=9\times10^{9}\) SI units)

Two wires \(A\) and \(B\) made of different materials have lengths \(6.0\) cm and \(5.4\) cm, and areas of cross-sections \(3.0\times10^{-5}\,\text{m}^2\) and \(4.5\times10^{-5}\,\text{m}^2\), respectively. They are stretched by the same magnitude under the same load. If the ratio of Young’s modulus of \(A\) to that of \(B\) is \(x:3\), find the value of \(x\).

The Velocity Ratio (VR) of a block and tackle system of two pulleys with the effort in the upward direction is:

With the help of a labelled diagram, explain the principle, construction and working of an a.c. generator.

A disc of mass $M$ and radius $R$ has a concentric hole of radius $\dfrac{R}{2}$. Its moment of inertia about an axis passing through its center and perpendicular to its plane is:

Two metal spheres of radii $r_1$ and $r_2$ ($> r_1$) having charges $q_1$ and $q_2$ respectively kept in air, are brought in contact. Which of the following statements is not correct ?

The Wheatstone bridge is in balanced condition in the given figure (assume branches are 2$\Omega$, 6$\Omega$, X, and 12$\Omega$ in order), then X = ______.

Capacitors are manufactured with certain standard capacitances and working voltages. However, these standard values may not be the ones that are actually needed in a particular application. Two or more capacitors can be grouped in series or in parallel to achieve desired capacitance and voltage. When connected in series, the total capacitance decreases while the voltage rating increases, whereas in parallel connections, the total capacitance increases and maintains the same voltage rating. A capacitor stores energy in the electric field between its plates and stored energy is proportional to the square of the voltage and capacitance $U = \frac{1}{2}CV^2$, where symbols have their usual meanings.
Two capacitors, one of $3 \ \mu$F and the other of $6 \ \mu$F, are connected in series in the circuit as shown in the figure, for a long time. }

A charged particle $+q$ in an electric field $\vec{E}$ experiences a force in the direction of the electric field. As a result, its kinetic energy changes. Similarly, the charged particle also experiences a force when it moves in a magnetic field $\vec{B}$. But this magnetic force is perpendicular to both velocity $\vec{v}$ of the charged particle and the magnetic field $\vec{B}$, so it cannot change the kinetic energy of the charged particle. Consider two charged particles 1 and 2 of masses $m$ and $\frac{m}{2}$ having charges $-q$ and $+2q$ respectively. They are accelerated from rest through the same potential difference $V$ and acquire kinetic energy $K_1$ and $K_2$. Then they enter in a region of uniform magnetic field $\vec{B}$ perpendicular to their velocities.