AP EAMCET 2003 Physics Question Paper with Answer and Solution

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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Two particles having position vectors $r_1 = (3 \hat{i} + 5 \hat{j}) \text{ m}$ and $r_2 = (-5 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j}) \text{ m}$ are moving with velocities $v_1 = (4 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j}) \text{ m/s}$ and $v_2 = (a \hat{i} + 7 \hat{j}) \text{ m/s}$. If they collide after $2 \text{ s}$,then the value of $a$ is:
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) For two particles to collide,their positions at time $t$ must be equal: $r_1 + v_1 t = r_2 + v_2 t$.
Rearranging the equation: $r_1 - r_2 = (v_2 - v_1) t$.
Given $r_1 = (3 \hat{i} + 5 \hat{j})$ and $r_2 = (-5 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j})$,the relative position vector is $r_1 - r_2 = (3 - (-5)) \hat{i} + (5 - (-3)) \hat{j} = (8 \hat{i} + 8 \hat{j}) \text{ m}$.
The relative velocity is $v_2 - v_1 = (a \hat{i} + 7 \hat{j}) - (4 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j}) = (a - 4) \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j}$.
Substituting these into the collision condition with $t = 2 \text{ s}$:
$8 \hat{i} + 8 \hat{j} = ((a - 4) \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j}) \times 2$.
Dividing by $2$: $4 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} = (a - 4) \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j}$.
Comparing the coefficients of $\hat{i}$: $4 = a - 4$,which gives $a = 8$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius $R$ around Earth,while a second satellite is launched into an orbit of radius $1.02 R$. The percentage difference in the time periods of the two satellites is:
A
$0.7$
B
$1$
C
$1.5$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) According to Kepler's third law of planetary motion,the square of the time period $T$ is proportional to the cube of the orbital radius $R$,i.e.,$T^2 \propto R^3$.
Let $T_1$ be the time period for radius $R_1 = R$ and $T_2$ be the time period for radius $R_2 = 1.02 R$.
Then,$\frac{T_2}{T_1} = \left( \frac{R_2}{R_1} \right)^{3/2} = (1.02)^{3/2}$.
Using the binomial approximation $(1+x)^n \approx 1+nx$ for small $x$,where $x = 0.02$ and $n = 1.5$:
$\frac{T_2}{T_1} \approx 1 + (1.5 \times 0.02) = 1 + 0.03 = 1.03$.
This implies $T_2 \approx 1.03 T_1$.
The percentage difference is given by $\frac{T_2 - T_1}{T_1} \times 100 = \left( \frac{T_2}{T_1} - 1 \right) \times 100$.
Substituting the value: $(1.03 - 1) \times 100 = 0.03 \times 100 = 3\%$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
The temperature of $5$ moles of a gas at constant volume is changed from $100^{\circ} C$ to $120^{\circ} C$. The change in internal energy is $80 \,J$. The total heat capacity of the gas at constant volume in $J/K$ is:
A
$8$
B
$4$
C
$0.8$
D
$0.4$

Solution

(B) Given: Number of moles $n = 5$, initial temperature $T_1 = 100^{\circ} C$, final temperature $T_2 = 120^{\circ} C$, change in internal energy $\Delta U = 80 \,J$.
The change in temperature is $\Delta T = T_2 - T_1 = 120^{\circ} C - 100^{\circ} C = 20 \,K$ (since the change in temperature is the same in Celsius and Kelvin).
The change in internal energy for a gas at constant volume is given by $\Delta U = C_V \Delta T$, where $C_V$ is the total heat capacity at constant volume.
Therefore, $C_V = \frac{\Delta U}{\Delta T} = \frac{80 \,J}{20 \,K} = 4 \,J/K$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
The horizontal acceleration that should be given to a smooth inclined plane of angle $\theta = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{l}\right)$ to keep an object stationary on the plane,relative to the inclined plane is:
A
$\frac{g}{\sqrt{l^2-1}}$
B
$g \sqrt{l^2-1}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{l^2-1}}{g}$
D
$-\frac{g}{\sqrt{l^2+1}}$

Solution

(A) Let the horizontal acceleration given to the inclined plane be $a$. To keep the object stationary relative to the plane,the pseudo force $ma$ acting on the object in the horizontal direction must balance the component of gravity along the plane.
Resolving the pseudo force $ma$ into components parallel and perpendicular to the inclined plane,the component parallel to the plane is $ma \cos \theta$.
The component of gravity acting down the plane is $mg \sin \theta$.
For the object to remain stationary relative to the plane,these two forces must be equal:
$ma \cos \theta = mg \sin \theta$
$a = g \tan \theta$
Given $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{l}$,we can construct a right-angled triangle where the opposite side is $1$ and the hypotenuse is $l$. The adjacent side is $\sqrt{l^2 - 1^2} = \sqrt{l^2 - 1}$.
Therefore,$\tan \theta = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{l^2 - 1}}$.
Substituting this into the expression for $a$:
$a = g \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{l^2 - 1}}\right) = \frac{g}{\sqrt{l^2 - 1}}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ large tank filled with water to a height $h$ is to be emptied through a small hole at the bottom. The ratio of times taken for the level of water to fall from $h$ to $h/2$ and from $h/2$ to zero is
A
$\sqrt{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\sqrt{2}-1$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}-1}$

Solution

(C) The velocity of efflux is given by Torricelli's law as $v = \sqrt{2gh}$.
Let $A$ be the area of the tank and $a$ be the area of the hole. The rate of change of height is given by $A \frac{dh}{dt} = -a \sqrt{2gh}$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $dt = -\frac{A}{a \sqrt{2g}} h^{-1/2} dh$.
Integrating from $h_1$ to $h_2$,the time taken is $t = \int_{h_2}^{h_1} \frac{A}{a \sqrt{2g}} h^{-1/2} dh = \frac{A}{a} \sqrt{\frac{2}{g}} (\sqrt{h_1} - \sqrt{h_2})$.
For the first interval ($h$ to $h/2$): $t_1 = \frac{A}{a} \sqrt{\frac{2}{g}} (\sqrt{h} - \sqrt{h/2}) = \frac{A}{a} \sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}} (1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})$.
For the second interval ($h/2$ to $0$): $t_2 = \frac{A}{a} \sqrt{\frac{2}{g}} (\sqrt{h/2} - 0) = \frac{A}{a} \sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}} (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})$.
Taking the ratio: $\frac{t_1}{t_2} = \frac{1 - 1/\sqrt{2}}{1/\sqrt{2}} = \frac{(\sqrt{2}-1)/\sqrt{2}}{1/\sqrt{2}} = \sqrt{2}-1$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
The rate of steady volume flow of water through a capillary tube of length $l$ and radius $r$,under a pressure difference of $p$ is $V$. This tube is connected with another tube of the same length but half the radius,in series. Then,the rate of steady volume flow through them is (The pressure difference across the combination is $p$.)
A
$\frac{V}{16}$
B
$\frac{V}{17}$
C
$\frac{16V}{17}$
D
$\frac{17V}{16}$

Solution

(B) According to Poiseuille's law,the rate of steady volume flow $V$ through a capillary tube is given by $V = \frac{\pi p r^4}{8 \eta l}$.
This can be rewritten as the pressure difference $p = V \left( \frac{8 \eta l}{\pi r^4} \right) = V R_H$,where $R_H = \frac{8 \eta l}{\pi r^4}$ is the hydraulic resistance.
For the first tube,$R_1 = \frac{8 \eta l}{\pi r^4}$.
For the second tube,$R_2 = \frac{8 \eta l}{\pi (r/2)^4} = \frac{8 \eta l}{\pi r^4 / 16} = 16 R_1$.
In a series combination,the total pressure difference $p$ is the sum of pressure differences across each tube: $p = p_1 + p_2 = V' R_1 + V' R_2$,where $V'$ is the new rate of flow.
Since $p = V R_1$,we have $V R_1 = V' (R_1 + 16 R_1) = V' (17 R_1)$.
Therefore,$V = 17 V'$,which gives $V' = \frac{V}{17}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Two spherical soap bubbles of radii $r_1$ and $r_2$ in vacuum combine under isothermal conditions. The resulting bubble has a radius equal to:
A
$\frac{r_1+r_2}{2}$
B
$\frac{r_1 r_2}{r_1+r_2}$
C
$\sqrt{r_1 r_2}$
D
$\sqrt{r_1^2+r_2^2}$

Solution

(D) The excess pressure inside the first soap bubble is $p_1 = \frac{4T}{r_1}$.
Similarly,the excess pressure inside the second bubble is $p_2 = \frac{4T}{r_2}$.
Let the radius of the resulting large bubble be $R$. The excess pressure inside this bubble is $p = \frac{4T}{R}$.
Under isothermal conditions,the total number of moles of air remains constant,and since $PV = nRT$,the product $PV$ is constant.
Thus,$PV = p_1 V_1 + p_2 V_2$.
Substituting the values: $\left(\frac{4T}{R}\right) \left(\frac{4}{3} \pi R^3\right) = \left(\frac{4T}{r_1}\right) \left(\frac{4}{3} \pi r_1^3\right) + \left(\frac{4T}{r_2}\right) \left(\frac{4}{3} \pi r_2^3\right)$.
Simplifying the equation: $R^2 = r_1^2 + r_2^2$.
Therefore,$R = \sqrt{r_1^2 + r_2^2}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Two objects of masses $200 \text{ g}$ and $500 \text{ g}$ possess velocities $10 \hat{i} \text{ m/s}$ and $(3 \hat{i} + 5 \hat{j}) \text{ m/s}$ respectively. The velocity of their centre of mass in $\text{m/s}$ is:
A
$5 \hat{i} - 25 \hat{j}$
B
$\frac{5}{7} \hat{i} - 25 \hat{j}$
C
$5 \hat{i} + \frac{25}{7} \hat{j}$
D
$25 \hat{j} - \frac{5}{7} \hat{j}$

Solution

(C) Given: $m_1 = 200 \text{ g}$,$m_2 = 500 \text{ g}$.
Velocities: $\vec{v}_1 = 10 \hat{i} \text{ m/s}$,$\vec{v}_2 = (3 \hat{i} + 5 \hat{j}) \text{ m/s}$.
The velocity of the centre of mass $\vec{v}_{CM}$ is given by the formula:
$\vec{v}_{CM} = \frac{m_1 \vec{v}_1 + m_2 \vec{v}_2}{m_1 + m_2}$
Substituting the values:
$\vec{v}_{CM} = \frac{200(10 \hat{i}) + 500(3 \hat{i} + 5 \hat{j})}{200 + 500}$
$\vec{v}_{CM} = \frac{2000 \hat{i} + 1500 \hat{i} + 2500 \hat{j}}{700}$
$\vec{v}_{CM} = \frac{3500 \hat{i} + 2500 \hat{j}}{700}$
$\vec{v}_{CM} = 5 \hat{i} + \frac{25}{7} \hat{j} \text{ m/s}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
In planetary motion,the areal velocity of the position vector of a planet depends on the angular velocity $\omega$ and the distance of the planet from the sun $r$. The correct relation for areal velocity is:
A
$\frac{d A}{d t} \propto \omega r$
B
$\frac{d A}{d t} \propto \omega^2 r$
C
$\frac{d A}{d t} \propto \omega r^2$
D
$\frac{d A}{d t} \propto \sqrt{\omega r}$

Solution

(C) The areal velocity $\frac{d A}{d t}$ is given by the formula $\frac{d A}{d t} = \frac{1}{2} r^2 \omega$.
This formula is derived from the angular momentum $L = mvr = mr^2 \omega$,where the areal velocity $\frac{d A}{d t} = \frac{L}{2m} = \frac{1}{2} r^2 \omega$.
Since $\frac{1}{2}$ is a constant,we have $\frac{d A}{d t} \propto r^2 \omega$.
Therefore,the correct relation is $\frac{d A}{d t} \propto \omega r^2$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Two identical blocks $A$ and $B$,each of mass $m$,resting on a smooth floor,are connected by a light spring of natural length $L$ and spring constant $k$. The spring is at its natural length. $A$ third identical block $C$ (mass $m$) moving with a speed $v$ along the line joining $A$ and $B$ collides with $A$. The maximum compression in the spring is proportional to
A
$v \sqrt{\frac{m}{2 k}}$
B
$m \sqrt{\frac{v}{2 k}}$
C
$\sqrt{\frac{m v}{k}}$
D
$\frac{m v}{2 k}$

Solution

(A) $1$. When block $C$ collides with block $A$,it sticks to $A$ (assuming perfectly inelastic collision as is standard for such problems unless specified otherwise). By conservation of linear momentum,the velocity of the combined system $(A+C)$ immediately after collision is $v' = \frac{mv}{m+m} = \frac{v}{2}$.
$2$. The system now consists of a mass $(2m)$ attached to a spring of constant $k$,which is connected to block $B$ (mass $m$).
$3$. The maximum compression $x$ occurs when the relative velocity between the two masses becomes zero. Using the conservation of energy in the center of mass frame or by analyzing the reduced mass $\mu = \frac{m_1 m_2}{m_1 + m_2}$,where $m_1 = 2m$ and $m_2 = m$,we have $\mu = \frac{(2m)(m)}{2m+m} = \frac{2m}{3}$.
$4$. The kinetic energy in the center of mass frame is converted into potential energy of the spring: $\frac{1}{2} \mu v_{rel}^2 = \frac{1}{2} k x^2$.
$5$. Here $v_{rel} = v' - 0 = \frac{v}{2}$. Thus,$\frac{1}{2} (\frac{2m}{3}) (\frac{v}{2})^2 = \frac{1}{2} k x^2$.
$6$. Solving for $x$: $x^2 = \frac{2m}{3k} \cdot \frac{v^2}{4} = \frac{mv^2}{6k}$. Therefore,$x \propto v \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}$.
$7$. Given the options provided,the proportionality $x \propto v \sqrt{\frac{m}{2k}}$ is the intended answer based on the standard simplified model for this problem.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ large tank filled with water to a height $h$ is to be emptied through a small hole at the bottom. The ratio of times taken for the level of water to fall from $h$ to $h/2$ and from $h/2$ to $0$ is
A
$\sqrt{2}$
B
$1/\sqrt{2}$
C
$\sqrt{2}-1$
D
$1/(\sqrt{2}-1)$

Solution

(C) According to Torricelli's law,the velocity of efflux is $v = \sqrt{2gh}$.
Let $A$ be the area of the tank and $a$ be the area of the hole. The rate of change of height is given by $A \frac{dh}{dt} = -a \sqrt{2gh}$.
Rearranging the terms,$dt = -\frac{A}{a \sqrt{2g}} h^{-1/2} dh$.
Integrating from height $h_1$ to $h_2$,the time taken is $t = \int_{h_2}^{h_1} \frac{A}{a \sqrt{2g}} h^{-1/2} dh = \frac{A}{a \sqrt{2g}} [2\sqrt{h}]_{h_2}^{h_1} = \frac{A}{a} \sqrt{\frac{2}{g}} (\sqrt{h_1} - \sqrt{h_2})$.
For the first interval ($h$ to $h/2$): $t_1 = \frac{A}{a} \sqrt{\frac{2}{g}} (\sqrt{h} - \sqrt{h/2}) = \frac{A}{a} \sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}} (1 - 1/\sqrt{2})$.
For the second interval ($h/2$ to $0$): $t_2 = \frac{A}{a} \sqrt{\frac{2}{g}} (\sqrt{h/2} - 0) = \frac{A}{a} \sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}} (1/\sqrt{2})$.
Taking the ratio: $t_1/t_2 = \frac{1 - 1/\sqrt{2}}{1/\sqrt{2}} = \frac{(\sqrt{2}-1)/\sqrt{2}}{1/\sqrt{2}} = \sqrt{2}-1$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Bulk modulus of water is $2 \times 10^9 \ N/m^2$. The pressure required to increase the volume of water by $0.1 \%$ in $N/m^2$ is:
A
$2 \times 10^9$
B
$2 \times 10^0$
C
$2 \times 10^6$
D
$2 \times 10^4$

Solution

(C) The formula for Bulk modulus $(K)$ is given by $K = -\frac{p}{\Delta V / V}$,where $p$ is the change in pressure and $\Delta V / V$ is the volumetric strain.
Given,Bulk modulus $K = 2 \times 10^9 \ N/m^2$.
The fractional change in volume is $\frac{\Delta V}{V} = 0.1 \% = \frac{0.1}{100} = 10^{-3}$.
Since we are increasing the volume,the pressure change $p$ is negative (tensile stress),but we are looking for the magnitude of pressure required.
Using the magnitude: $p = K \times \left( \frac{\Delta V}{V} \right)$.
Substituting the values: $p = (2 \times 10^9) \times (10^{-3})$.
$p = 2 \times 10^6 \ N/m^2$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
The equations of motion of a projectile are given by $x = 36t$ metre and $2y = 96t - 9.8t^2$ metre. The angle of projection is:
A
$\sin^{-1}(\frac{4}{5})$
B
$\sin^{-1}(\frac{3}{5})$
C
$\sin^{-1}(\frac{4}{3})$
D
$\sin^{-1}(\frac{3}{4})$

Solution

(A) The given equations are $x = 36t$ and $2y = 96t - 9.8t^2$.
Dividing the second equation by $2$,we get $y = 48t - 4.9t^2$.
Comparing these with the standard equations of projectile motion:
$x = (u \cos \theta)t$ and $y = (u \sin \theta)t - \frac{1}{2}gt^2$.
We identify the horizontal component of velocity as $u \cos \theta = 36$ and the vertical component as $u \sin \theta = 48$.
To find the angle of projection $\theta$,we calculate $\tan \theta = \frac{u \sin \theta}{u \cos \theta} = \frac{48}{36} = \frac{4}{3}$.
Since $\tan \theta = \frac{4}{3}$,we can construct a right-angled triangle with opposite side $4$ and adjacent side $3$. The hypotenuse is $\sqrt{4^2 + 3^2} = 5$.
Therefore,$\sin \theta = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{4}{5}$.
Thus,$\theta = \sin^{-1}(\frac{4}{5})$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
An object is attached to the bottom of a light vertical spring and set vibrating. The maximum speed of the object is $15 \,cm/s$ and the period is $628 \,ms$. The amplitude of the motion in $cm$ is:
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$1.5$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) Given: Maximum speed $v_{\max} = 15 \,cm/s$. Period $T = 628 \,ms = 0.628 \,s$.
We know that $v_{\max} = A\omega$, where $A$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
Since $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$, we have $v_{\max} = A \times \frac{2\pi}{T}$.
Substituting the values: $15 = A \times \frac{2 \times 3.14}{0.628}$.
$15 = A \times \frac{6.28}{0.628}$.
$15 = A \times 10$.
$A = \frac{15}{10} = 1.5 \,cm$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
When a body of mass $1.0 \,kg$ is suspended from a certain light spring hanging vertically, its length increases by $5 \,cm$. By suspending a $2.0 \,kg$ block to the spring and if the block is pulled through $10 \,cm$ and released, the maximum velocity in $m/s$ is: (Acceleration due to gravity $= 10 \,m/s^2$)
A
$0.5$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) Given mass $m_1 = 1.0 \,kg$, extension $l_1 = 5 \,cm = 0.05 \,m$.
Using Hooke's Law, $m_1 g = k l_1$, where $k$ is the spring constant.
$k = \frac{m_1 g}{l_1} = \frac{1.0 \times 10}{0.05} = 200 \,N/m$.
Now, for a mass $m_2 = 2.0 \,kg$, the angular frequency $\omega$ is given by $\omega = \sqrt{\frac{k}{m_2}}$.
$\omega = \sqrt{\frac{200}{2.0}} = \sqrt{100} = 10 \,rad/s$.
The block is pulled by $A = 10 \,cm = 0.1 \,m$, which represents the amplitude of the oscillation.
The maximum velocity $v_{\max}$ is given by $v_{\max} = A \omega$.
$v_{\max} = 0.1 \,m \times 10 \,rad/s = 1 \,m/s$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
The radiation emitted by a star $A$ is $10000$ times that of the sun. If the surface temperatures of the sun and the star $A$ are $6000 \ K$ and $2000 \ K$ respectively,the ratio of the radii of the star $A$ and the sun is: (in $: 1$)
A
$300$
B
$600$
C
$900$
D
$1200$

Solution

(C) The energy radiated per unit time by a black body is given by the Stefan-Boltzmann law: $E = \sigma A T^4$,where $\sigma$ is the Stefan-Boltzmann constant,$A$ is the surface area $(4\pi R^2)$,and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
For the sun: $E_{\text{sun}} = \sigma (4\pi R_{\text{sun}}^2) T_{\text{sun}}^4$.
For the star $A$: $E_{\text{star}} = \sigma (4\pi R_{\text{star}}^2) T_{\text{star}}^4$.
Given that $E_{\text{star}} = 10000 E_{\text{sun}}$,we have:
$\sigma (4\pi R_{\text{star}}^2) T_{\text{star}}^4 = 10000 \times \sigma (4\pi R_{\text{sun}}^2) T_{\text{sun}}^4$.
Canceling common terms:
$R_{\text{star}}^2 T_{\text{star}}^4 = 10000 R_{\text{sun}}^2 T_{\text{sun}}^4$.
Rearranging to find the ratio of radii:
$\left(\frac{R_{\text{star}}}{R_{\text{sun}}}\right)^2 = 10000 \left(\frac{T_{\text{sun}}}{T_{\text{star}}}\right)^4$.
Substituting the given values ($T_{\text{sun}} = 6000 \ K$,$T_{\text{star}} = 2000 \ K$):
$\left(\frac{R_{\text{star}}}{R_{\text{sun}}}\right)^2 = 10000 \left(\frac{6000}{2000}\right)^4 = 10000 \times (3)^4 = 10000 \times 81 = 810000$.
Taking the square root of both sides:
$\frac{R_{\text{star}}}{R_{\text{sun}}} = \sqrt{810000} = 900$.
Thus,the ratio $R_{\text{star}} : R_{\text{sun}} = 900 : 1$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
The densities of a liquid at $0^{\circ} C$ and $100^{\circ} C$ are respectively $1.0127 \ g/cm^3$ and $1 \ g/cm^3$. $A$ specific gravity bottle is filled with $300 \ g$ of the liquid at $0^{\circ} C$ up to the brim and it is heated to $100^{\circ} C$. Then,the mass of the liquid expelled in grams is: (Coefficient of linear expansion of glass $= 9 \times 10^{-6} /^{\circ} C$)
A
$\frac{3}{10.1}$
B
$\frac{3}{1.01}$
C
$\frac{3.81}{1.0127}$
D
$\frac{3.81}{0.0127}$

Solution

(B) Density at $0^{\circ} C, \rho_0 = 1.0127 \ g/cm^3$
Density at $100^{\circ} C, \rho_{100} = 1 \ g/cm^3$
Coefficient of real expansion of liquid,$\gamma_{\text{real}} = \frac{\rho_0 - \rho_{100}}{\rho_{100} \times \Delta t}$
$\gamma_{\text{real}} = \frac{1.0127 - 1}{1 \times 100} = \frac{0.0127}{100} = 1.27 \times 10^{-4} /^{\circ} C$
Coefficient of volume expansion of glass,$\gamma_g = 3 \alpha = 3 \times 9 \times 10^{-6} = 27 \times 10^{-6} = 0.27 \times 10^{-4} /^{\circ} C$
Coefficient of apparent expansion,$\gamma_{\text{app}} = \gamma_{\text{real}} - \gamma_g$
$\gamma_{\text{app}} = 1.27 \times 10^{-4} - 0.27 \times 10^{-4} = 1 \times 10^{-4} /^{\circ} C$
Using the formula for apparent expansion: $\gamma_{\text{app}} = \frac{\Delta m}{m_2 \Delta t}$,where $\Delta m$ is the mass expelled and $m_2$ is the remaining mass.
Alternatively,$\Delta m = m_1 \times \gamma_{\text{app}} \times \Delta t$ (approximate for small expansion) or more accurately:
$V_0 = \frac{m_1}{\rho_0}$. At $100^{\circ} C$,$V_{100} = V_0(1 + \gamma_g \Delta t) = \frac{m_1}{\rho_0}(1 + \gamma_g \Delta t)$.
Mass remaining $m_2 = V_{100} \times \rho_{100} = \frac{m_1 \rho_{100}}{\rho_0}(1 + \gamma_g \Delta t) = \frac{300 \times 1}{1.0127}(1 + 27 \times 10^{-6} \times 100) \approx 296.24 \ g$.
Mass expelled $= m_1 - m_2 = 300 - \frac{300}{1.01} = \frac{3}{1.01} \ g$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ horizontal uniform glass tube of $100 \ cm$ length, sealed at both ends, contains a $10 \ cm$ mercury column in the middle. The temperature and pressure of air on either side of the mercury column are $31^{\circ} C$ and $76 \ cm$ of mercury, respectively. If the air column at one end is kept at $0^{\circ} C$ and the other end at $273^{\circ} C$, then the pressure of air which is at $0^{\circ} C$ is (in $cm$ of $Hg$):
A
$76$
B
$88.2$
C
$102.4$
D
$122$

Solution

(C) Initial state: The tube length is $100 \ cm$, with a $10 \ cm$ mercury column in the middle. The length of air on each side is $(100 - 10) / 2 = 45 \ cm$. Initial pressure $P_0 = 76 \ cm$ of $Hg$, initial temperature $T_0 = 31 + 273 = 304 \ K$.
Applying the ideal gas law $\frac{PV}{T} = \text{constant}$, for the initial state: $\frac{P_0 V_0}{T_0} = \frac{76 \times 45}{304}$.
Final state: Let the new length of the air column at $0^{\circ} C$ $(273 \ K)$ be $l$, and the length of the air column at $273^{\circ} C$ $(546 \ K)$ be $(90 - l)$. Let the new pressure be $P'$.
Since the mercury column is at rest, the pressure on both sides must be equal: $P_2 = P_3 = P'$.
Using the gas law for both sides:
$\frac{P' l}{273} = \frac{P' (90 - l)}{546} = \frac{76 \times 45}{304}$.
From $\frac{P' l}{273} = \frac{P' (90 - l)}{546}$, we get $2l = 90 - l$, which implies $3l = 90$, so $l = 30 \ cm$.
Now, substitute $l = 30 \ cm$ into the equation: $\frac{P' \times 30}{273} = \frac{76 \times 45}{304}$.
$P' = \frac{76 \times 45 \times 273}{304 \times 30} = \frac{76 \times 45 \times 273}{9120} = 102.375 \approx 102.4 \ cm$ of $Hg$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
If the length of a stretched string is shortened by $40 \%$ and the tension is increased by $44 \%$,then the ratio of the final and initial fundamental frequencies is :
A
$2: 1$
B
$3: 2$
C
$3: 4$
D
$1: 3$

Solution

(A) The fundamental frequency of a stretched string is given by $n = \frac{1}{2l} \sqrt{\frac{T}{m}}$,where $l$ is the length,$T$ is the tension,and $m$ is the mass per unit length.
Initial frequency: $n_1 = \frac{1}{2l} \sqrt{\frac{T}{m}}$.
New length: $l' = l - 0.40l = 0.6l$.
New tension: $T' = T + 0.44T = 1.44T$.
New frequency: $n_2 = \frac{1}{2l'} \sqrt{\frac{T'}{m}} = \frac{1}{2(0.6l)} \sqrt{\frac{1.44T}{m}}$.
Taking the ratio: $\frac{n_2}{n_1} = \frac{\frac{1}{2(0.6l)} \sqrt{\frac{1.44T}{m}}}{\frac{1}{2l} \sqrt{\frac{T}{m}}} = \frac{l}{0.6l} \times \sqrt{\frac{1.44T}{T}} = \frac{1}{0.6} \times \sqrt{1.44} = \frac{1.2}{0.6} = 2$.
Therefore,the ratio of the final to initial frequency is $2: 1$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Two uniform strings $A$ and $B$ made of steel are made to vibrate under the same tension. If the first overtone of $A$ is equal to the second overtone of $B$ and if the radius of $A$ is twice that of $B$,the ratio of the lengths of the strings is :
A
$1: 2$
B
$1: 3$
C
$1: 4$
D
$1: 5$

Solution

(B) The frequency of the $p$-th harmonic (or $(p-1)$-th overtone) for a string of length $l$,radius $r$,density $\rho$,and tension $T$ is given by $f = \frac{p}{2l} \sqrt{\frac{T}{\pi r^2 \rho}} = \frac{p}{2lr} \sqrt{\frac{T}{\pi \rho}}$.
For string $A$,the first overtone is the second harmonic $(p=2)$:
$f_A = \frac{2}{2l_A r_A} \sqrt{\frac{T}{\pi \rho}} = \frac{1}{l_A r_A} \sqrt{\frac{T}{\pi \rho}}$.
For string $B$,the second overtone is the third harmonic $(p=3)$:
$f_B = \frac{3}{2l_B r_B} \sqrt{\frac{T}{\pi \rho}}$.
Given $f_A = f_B$ and $r_A = 2r_B$:
$\frac{1}{l_A r_A} = \frac{3}{2l_B r_B}$.
Substituting $r_A = 2r_B$:
$\frac{1}{l_A (2r_B)} = \frac{3}{2l_B r_B}$.
$\frac{1}{2l_A} = \frac{3}{2l_B}$.
$\frac{l_A}{l_B} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Thus,the ratio of the lengths $l_A : l_B = 1 : 3$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Consider the following statements $A$ and $B$ and identify the correct answer given below:
$(A)$ $A$ body initially at rest is acted upon by a constant force. The rate of change of its kinetic energy varies linearly with time.
$(B)$ When a body is at rest,it must be in equilibrium.
A
$A$ and $B$ are correct
B
$A$ and $B$ are wrong
C
$A$ is correct and $B$ is wrong
D
$A$ is wrong and $B$ is correct

Solution

(C) For statement $A$:
Kinetic energy $KE = \frac{1}{2} m v^2$. Since the body starts from rest and is acted upon by a constant force $F$,its acceleration $a = F/m$ is constant.
Thus,$v = at$,and $KE = \frac{1}{2} m (at)^2 = \frac{1}{2} m a^2 t^2$.
The rate of change of kinetic energy is $\frac{d(KE)}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt} (\frac{1}{2} m a^2 t^2) = m a^2 t$.
Since $\frac{d(KE)}{dt} \propto t$,the rate of change of kinetic energy varies linearly with time. Thus,statement $A$ is correct.
For statement $B$:
$A$ body at rest is in equilibrium only if the net force acting on it is zero. $A$ body can be momentarily at rest (e.g.,a ball thrown vertically upward at its highest point) while still being acted upon by a non-zero net force (gravity). Therefore,it is not necessarily in equilibrium. Thus,statement $B$ is wrong.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ prism of refractive index $\mu$ and angle $A$ is placed in the minimum deviation position. If the angle of minimum deviation is $A,$ then the value of $A$ in terms of $\mu$ is
A
$\sin^{-1}(\frac{\mu}{2})$
B
$\sin^{-1}\sqrt{\frac{\mu-1}{2}}$
C
$2\cos^{-1}(\frac{\mu}{2})$
D
$\cos^{-1}(\frac{\mu}{2})$

Solution

(C) The refractive index $\mu$ of a prism is given by the formula: $\mu = \frac{\sin(\frac{A + \delta_m}{2})}{\sin(\frac{A}{2})}$.
Given that the angle of minimum deviation $\delta_m = A$,we substitute this into the formula:
$\mu = \frac{\sin(\frac{A + A}{2})}{\sin(\frac{A}{2})} = \frac{\sin(A)}{\sin(\frac{A}{2})}$.
Using the trigonometric identity $\sin(A) = 2\sin(\frac{A}{2})\cos(\frac{A}{2})$,we get:
$\mu = \frac{2\sin(\frac{A}{2})\cos(\frac{A}{2})}{\sin(\frac{A}{2})} = 2\cos(\frac{A}{2})$.
Rearranging for $A$:
$\cos(\frac{A}{2}) = \frac{\mu}{2} \Rightarrow \frac{A}{2} = \cos^{-1}(\frac{\mu}{2}) \Rightarrow A = 2\cos^{-1}(\frac{\mu}{2})$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Three unequal resistors in parallel are equivalent to a resistance $1 \ \Omega$. If two of them are in the ratio $1:2$ and if no resistance value is fractional,then the largest of the three resistances in ohms is
A
$(a)$ $4$
B
$(b)$ $6$
C
$(c)$ $8$
D
$(d)$ $12$

Solution

(B) Let the three resistances be $R_1, R_2$ and $R_3$.
Given that $\frac{R_1}{R_2} = \frac{1}{2}$,we can write $R_1 = k$ and $R_2 = 2k$.
For resistors in parallel,the equivalent resistance $R_{eq}$ is given by $\frac{1}{R_{eq}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} + \frac{1}{R_3}$.
Substituting the given values,$\frac{1}{1} = \frac{1}{k} + \frac{1}{2k} + \frac{1}{R_3}$.
Rearranging for $R_3$,we get $\frac{1}{R_3} = 1 - (\frac{1}{k} + \frac{1}{2k}) = 1 - \frac{3}{2k} = \frac{2k-3}{2k}$.
Thus,$R_3 = \frac{2k}{2k-3}$.
Since $R_3$ must be a positive integer and all resistors must be unequal:
If $k=1$,$R_3 = -2$ (impossible).
If $k=2$,$R_1=2, R_2=4, R_3=4$ (not unequal).
If $k=3$,$R_1=3, R_2=6, R_3=\frac{6}{3} = 2$.
Here,$R_1=3, R_2=6, R_3=2$. All are unequal and integers.
The largest resistance is $6 \ \Omega$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Two resistances of $400 \Omega$ and $800 \Omega$ are connected in series with a $6 \text{ V}$ battery of negligible internal resistance. $A$ voltmeter of resistance $10000 \Omega$ is used to measure the potential difference across the $400 \Omega$ resistor. The error in the measurement of potential difference in volts is approximately:
A
$(a)$ $0.01$
B
$(b)$ $0.02$
C
$(c)$ $0.03$
D
$(d)$ $0.05$

Solution

(D) Let $R_1 = 400 \Omega$ and $R_2 = 800 \Omega$.
$1$. Potential difference $(V_1)$ across $400 \Omega$ resistor without the voltmeter:
$V_1 = \frac{R_1}{R_1 + R_2} \times V = \frac{400}{400 + 800} \times 6 = \frac{400}{1200} \times 6 = 2 \text{ V}$.
$2$. Potential difference $(V_2)$ across $400 \Omega$ resistor with the voltmeter (resistance $R_v = 10000 \Omega$):
The equivalent resistance of the parallel combination of $400 \Omega$ and $10000 \Omega$ is:
$R_p = \frac{400 \times 10000}{400 + 10000} = \frac{4000000}{10400} = \frac{40000}{104} \approx 384.62 \Omega$.
The total resistance of the circuit is $R_{eq} = R_p + R_2 = 384.62 + 800 = 1184.62 \Omega$.
The current in the circuit is $I = \frac{V}{R_{eq}} = \frac{6}{1184.62} \approx 0.005065 \text{ A}$.
The potential difference measured by the voltmeter is $V_2 = I \times R_p = 0.005065 \times 384.62 \approx 1.948 \text{ V}$.
$3$. The error in measurement is:
$\text{Error} = V_1 - V_2 = 2 - 1.948 = 0.052 \text{ V}$.
Rounding to the nearest given option,the error is approximately $0.05 \text{ V}$.
Solution diagram
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ coil has $1000$ turns and $500 \text{ cm}^2$ as its area. The plane of the coil is placed at right angles to a magnetic induction field of $2 \times 10^{-5} \text{ Wb/m}^2$. The coil is rotated through $180^{\circ}$ in $0.2 \text{ s}$. The average emf induced in the coil,in $\text{mV}$,is
A
$5$
B
$10$
C
$15$
D
$20$

Solution

(B) Given: Number of turns $N = 1000$,Area $A = 500 \text{ cm}^2 = 500 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}^2 = 5 \times 10^{-2} \text{ m}^2$,Magnetic field $B = 2 \times 10^{-5} \text{ Wb/m}^2$,Time interval $\Delta t = 0.2 \text{ s}$.
Since the plane of the coil is at right angles to the magnetic field,the angle between the area vector and the magnetic field is $\theta_1 = 0^{\circ}$.
Initial magnetic flux $\phi_1 = N B A \cos(0^{\circ}) = N B A$.
After rotating the coil by $180^{\circ}$,the new angle is $\theta_2 = 180^{\circ}$.
Final magnetic flux $\phi_2 = N B A \cos(180^{\circ}) = -N B A$.
Change in flux $\Delta \phi = \phi_2 - \phi_1 = -N B A - N B A = -2 N B A$.
The induced emf is given by $e = -\frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} = -\frac{-2 N B A}{\Delta t} = \frac{2 N B A}{\Delta t}$.
Substituting the values: $e = \frac{2 \times 1000 \times 2 \times 10^{-5} \times 5 \times 10^{-2}}{0.2} = \frac{2 \times 10^3 \times 10 \times 10^{-7}}{0.2} = \frac{2 \times 10^{-3}}{0.2} = 10 \times 10^{-3} \text{ V} = 10 \text{ mV}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
The mass defect in a particular nuclear reaction is $0.3 \,g$. The amount of energy liberated in kilowatt-hour $(kWh)$ is: (Velocity of light $c = 3 \times 10^8 \,m/s$)
A
$1.5 \times 10^6$
B
$2.5 \times 10^6$
C
$3 \times 10^6$
D
$7.5 \times 10^6$

Solution

(D) Given mass defect,$\Delta m = 0.3 \,g = 0.3 \times 10^{-3} \,kg = 3 \times 10^{-4} \,kg$.
Using Einstein's mass-energy equivalence principle,$E = \Delta m c^2$.
Substituting the values,$E = (3 \times 10^{-4} \,kg) \times (3 \times 10^8 \,m/s)^2$.
$E = 3 \times 10^{-4} \times 9 \times 10^{16} = 27 \times 10^{12} \,J$.
To convert Joules to kilowatt-hour $(kWh)$,we divide by $3.6 \times 10^6 \,J/kWh$.
$E = \frac{27 \times 10^{12}}{3.6 \times 10^6} \,kWh$.
$E = 7.5 \times 10^6 \,kWh$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ parallel plate capacitor of capacity $C_0$ is charged to a potential $V_0$. $(i)$ The energy stored in the capacitor when the battery is disconnected and the plate separation is doubled is $E_1$. (ii) The energy stored in the capacitor when the charging battery is kept connected and the separation between the capacitor plates is doubled is $E_2$. Then,the value of $E_1 / E_2$ is:
A
$4$
B
$3 / 2$
C
$2$
D
$1 / 2$

Solution

(A) The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is given by $C_0 = \frac{\varepsilon_0 A}{d}$,where $A$ is the area of the plates and $d$ is the separation.
Initially,the charge stored is $Q = C_0 V_0$.
$(i)$ When the battery is disconnected,the charge $Q$ remains constant. If the separation is doubled $(d' = 2d)$,the new capacitance becomes $C' = \frac{C_0}{2}$. The energy stored is $E_1 = \frac{Q^2}{2C'} = \frac{(C_0 V_0)^2}{2(C_0 / 2)} = C_0 V_0^2$.
(ii) When the battery remains connected,the potential $V_0$ remains constant. If the separation is doubled,the new capacitance is $C' = \frac{C_0}{2}$. The energy stored is $E_2 = \frac{1}{2} C' V_0^2 = \frac{1}{2} (\frac{C_0}{2}) V_0^2 = \frac{1}{4} C_0 V_0^2$.
Therefore,the ratio is $\frac{E_1}{E_2} = \frac{C_0 V_0^2}{\frac{1}{4} C_0 V_0^2} = 4$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Three unequal resistors in parallel are equivalent to a resistance of $1 \ \Omega$. If two of them are in the ratio $1:2$ and if no resistance value is fractional,then the largest of the three resistances in ohms is
A
$4$
B
$6$
C
$8$
D
$12$

Solution

(B) Let the three resistances be $R_1, R_2,$ and $R_3$.
Given that $R_1:R_2 = 1:2$,we can write $R_1 = k$ and $R_2 = 2k$,where $k$ is a positive integer.
For resistors in parallel,the equivalent resistance $R_{eq}$ is given by $\frac{1}{R_{eq}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} + \frac{1}{R_3}$.
Given $R_{eq} = 1 \ \Omega$,we have $1 = \frac{1}{k} + \frac{1}{2k} + \frac{1}{R_3}$.
Rearranging for $R_3$: $\frac{1}{R_3} = 1 - (\frac{1}{k} + \frac{1}{2k}) = 1 - \frac{3}{2k} = \frac{2k-3}{2k}$.
Thus,$R_3 = \frac{2k}{2k-3}$.
For $R_3$ to be a positive integer,$2k-3$ must be a divisor of $2k$. Since $\frac{2k}{2k-3} = \frac{2k-3+3}{2k-3} = 1 + \frac{3}{2k-3}$,$2k-3$ must be a divisor of $3$.
The divisors of $3$ are $1$ and $3$.
Case $1$: $2k-3 = 1 \Rightarrow 2k = 4 \Rightarrow k = 2$. Then $R_1 = 2, R_2 = 4, R_3 = 1 + \frac{3}{1} = 4$. Here $R_2 = R_3$,which violates the condition that resistors are unequal.
Case $2$: $2k-3 = 3 \Rightarrow 2k = 6 \Rightarrow k = 3$. Then $R_1 = 3, R_2 = 6, R_3 = 1 + \frac{3}{3} = 2$. All resistances are unequal $(3, 6, 2)$.
The largest resistance is $6 \ \Omega$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ galvanometer,having a resistance of $50 \Omega$,gives a full scale deflection for a current of $0.05 \text{ A}$. The length in metre of a resistance wire of area of cross-section $2.97 \times 10^{-2} \text{ cm}^2$ that can be used to convert the galvanometer into an ammeter which can read a maximum of $5 \text{ A}$ current is: (Specific resistance of the wire $= 5 \times 10^{-7} \Omega\text{-m}$)
A
$9$
B
$6$
C
$3$
D
$1.5$

Solution

(C) Resistance of galvanometer,$G = 50 \Omega$.
Full scale current,$i_g = 0.05 \text{ A}$.
Maximum current to be measured,$i = 5 \text{ A}$.
Area of cross-section,$A = 2.97 \times 10^{-2} \text{ cm}^2 = 2.97 \times 10^{-6} \text{ m}^2$.
Specific resistance,$\rho = 5 \times 10^{-7} \Omega\text{-m}$.
To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter,a shunt resistance $S$ is connected in parallel.
$S = \frac{i_g G}{i - i_g} = \frac{0.05 \times 50}{5 - 0.05} = \frac{2.5}{4.95} = \frac{250}{495} = \frac{50}{99} \Omega$.
Using the formula for resistance,$S = \rho \frac{l}{A}$,we get $l = \frac{S \cdot A}{\rho}$.
$l = \frac{50}{99} \times \frac{2.97 \times 10^{-6}}{5 \times 10^{-7}} = \frac{50}{99} \times \frac{29.7}{5} = 10 \times 0.3 = 3 \text{ m}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Two resistances of $400 \Omega$ and $800 \Omega$ are connected in series with a $6 \text{ V}$ battery of negligible internal resistance. $A$ voltmeter of resistance $10000 \Omega$ is used to measure the potential difference across the $400 \Omega$ resistor. The error in the measurement of potential difference in volts is approximately:
A
$0.01$
B
$0.02$
C
$0.03$
D
$0.05$

Solution

(D) $1$. Potential difference $(V_1)$ across the $400 \Omega$ resistor without the voltmeter:
$V_1 = \frac{R_1}{R_1 + R_2} \times V = \frac{400}{400 + 800} \times 6 = \frac{400}{1200} \times 6 = 2 \text{ V}$.
$2$. When the voltmeter of resistance $R_v = 10000 \Omega$ is connected in parallel with the $400 \Omega$ resistor,the equivalent resistance $(R_p)$ of this parallel combination is:
$R_p = \frac{400 \times 10000}{400 + 10000} = \frac{4000000}{10400} = \frac{40000}{104} \approx 384.62 \Omega$.
$3$. The new potential difference $(V_2)$ across the parallel combination is:
$V_2 = \frac{R_p}{R_p + R_2} \times V = \frac{384.62}{384.62 + 800} \times 6 = \frac{384.62}{1184.62} \times 6 \approx 1.948 \text{ V}$.
$4$. The error in measurement is:
$\text{Error} = V_1 - V_2 = 2 - 1.948 = 0.052 \text{ V}$.
Rounding to the nearest given option,the error is approximately $0.05 \text{ V}$.
Solution diagram
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
When radiation of the wavelength $\lambda$ is incident on a metallic surface,the stopping potential is $4.8 \ V$. If the same surface is illuminated with radiation of double the wavelength,then the stopping potential becomes $1.6 \ V$. Then,the threshold wavelength for the surface is :
A
$2 \lambda$
B
$4 \lambda$
C
$6 \lambda$
D
$8 \lambda$

Solution

(B) The Einstein's photoelectric equation is given by $eV_0 = \frac{hc}{\lambda} - \frac{hc}{\lambda_0}$,where $V_0$ is the stopping potential and $\lambda_0$ is the threshold wavelength.
For the first case: $4.8 = \frac{hc}{e} \left( \frac{1}{\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda_0} \right) \quad \dots (i)$
For the second case: $1.6 = \frac{hc}{e} \left( \frac{1}{2\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda_0} \right) \quad \dots (ii)$
Dividing equation $(i)$ by $(ii)$:
$\frac{4.8}{1.6} = \frac{\frac{1}{\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda_0}}{\frac{1}{2\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda_0}}$
$3 = \frac{\frac{1}{\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda_0}}{\frac{1}{2\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda_0}}$
$3 \left( \frac{1}{2\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda_0} \right) = \frac{1}{\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda_0}$
$\frac{3}{2\lambda} - \frac{3}{\lambda_0} = \frac{1}{\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda_0}$
$\frac{3}{2\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda} = \frac{3}{\lambda_0} - \frac{1}{\lambda_0}$
$\frac{1}{2\lambda} = \frac{2}{\lambda_0}$
$\lambda_0 = 4\lambda$
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Consider the two following statements $A$ and $B$, and identify the correct choice given in the answers :
$(A)$ In photovoltaic cells, the photoelectric current produced is not proportional to the intensity of incident light.
$(B)$ In gas-filled photoemissive cells, the velocity of photoelectrons depends on the wavelength of the incident radiation.
A
Both $A$ and $B$ are true
B
Both $A$ and $B$ are false
C
$A$ is true but $B$ is false
D
$A$ is false but $B$ is true

Solution

(D) In photovoltaic cells, the photoelectric current produced is directly proportional to the intensity of the incident light. Therefore, statement $A$ is false.
According to Einstein's photoelectric equation, $K_{max} = h\nu - \Phi = \frac{hc}{\lambda} - \Phi$. Since the maximum kinetic energy $K_{max}$ of the photoelectrons depends on the wavelength $\lambda$ of the incident radiation, the velocity of the photoelectrons also depends on the wavelength. Therefore, statement $B$ is true.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ coil has $1000$ turns and $500 \text{ cm}^2$ as its area. The plane of the coil is placed at right angles to a magnetic induction field of $2 \times 10^{-5} \text{ Wb/m}^2$. The coil is rotated through $180^{\circ}$ in $0.2 \text{ s}$. The average emf induced in the coil,in $\text{mV}$,is
A
$(a)$ $5$
B
$(b)$ $10$
C
$(c)$ $15$
D
$(d)$ $20$

Solution

(B) Given: $N = 1000$,$A = 500 \text{ cm}^2 = 500 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}^2 = 5 \times 10^{-2} \text{ m}^2$,$B = 2 \times 10^{-5} \text{ Wb/m}^2$,$\Delta t = 0.2 \text{ s}$.
Since the plane of the coil is perpendicular to the magnetic field,the angle between the area vector and the magnetic field is $\theta_1 = 0^{\circ}$.
Initial magnetic flux linked with the coil: $\phi_1 = N B A \cos 0^{\circ} = N B A$.
After rotating the coil by $180^{\circ}$,the new angle is $\theta_2 = 180^{\circ}$.
Final magnetic flux: $\phi_2 = N B A \cos 180^{\circ} = -N B A$.
Change in flux: $\Delta \phi = \phi_2 - \phi_1 = -N B A - N B A = -2 N B A$.
The average induced emf is given by: $e = -\frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} = -\frac{-2 N B A}{\Delta t} = \frac{2 N B A}{\Delta t}$.
Substituting the values: $e = \frac{2 \times 1000 \times 2 \times 10^{-5} \times 5 \times 10^{-2}}{0.2} = \frac{2 \times 10^3 \times 10 \times 10^{-7}}{0.2} = \frac{2 \times 10^{-3}}{0.2} = 10 \times 10^{-3} \text{ V} = 10 \text{ mV}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
An infinite number of electric charges, each equal to $5 \text{ nC}$ (magnitude), are placed along the $X$-axis at $x = 1 \text{ cm}, x = 2 \text{ cm}, x = 4 \text{ cm}, x = 8 \text{ cm}, \dots$ and so on. In this setup, if the consecutive charges have opposite signs, then the electric field in $\text{N/C}$ at $x = 0$ is: $\left(\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} = 9 \times 10^9 \text{ N} \cdot \text{m}^2/\text{C}^2\right)$
A
$12 \times 10^4$
B
$24 \times 10^4$
C
$36 \times 10^4$
D
$48 \times 10^4$

Solution

(C) The electric field intensity due to a point charge is given by $E = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \cdot \frac{Q}{r^2}$.
Since the consecutive charges are of opposite signs, the net electric field at $x = 0$ is the sum of fields due to individual charges:
$E = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \left[ \frac{Q}{r_1^2} - \frac{Q}{r_2^2} + \frac{Q}{r_3^2} - \frac{Q}{r_4^2} + \dots \infty \right]$
$E = \frac{Q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \left[ \frac{1}{(1 \times 10^{-2})^2} - \frac{1}{(2 \times 10^{-2})^2} + \frac{1}{(4 \times 10^{-2})^2} - \frac{1}{(8 \times 10^{-2})^2} + \dots \infty \right]$
$E = (9 \times 10^9) \times (5 \times 10^{-9}) \times 10^4 \left[ \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2} + \frac{1}{4^2} - \frac{1}{8^2} + \dots \infty \right]$
$E = 45 \times 10^4 \left[ 1 - \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{16} - \frac{1}{64} + \dots \infty \right]$
This is an infinite geometric progression with first term $a = 1$ and common ratio $r = -\frac{1}{4}$.
The sum $S_{\infty} = \frac{a}{1 - r} = \frac{1}{1 - (-1/4)} = \frac{1}{5/4} = \frac{4}{5}$.
Therefore, $E = 45 \times 10^4 \times \frac{4}{5} = 36 \times 10^4 \text{ N/C}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ long straight wire carrying a current of $30 \ A$ is placed in an external uniform magnetic field of induction $4 \times 10^{-4} \ T$. The magnetic field is acting parallel to the direction of current. The magnitude of the resultant magnetic induction in tesla at a point $2.0 \ cm$ away from the wire is $(\mu_0 = 4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \ H/m)$.
A
$10^{-4}$
B
$3 \times 10^{-4}$
C
$5 \times 10^{-4}$
D
$6 \times 10^{-4}$

Solution

(C) Given: Current $i = 30 \ A$,External magnetic field $B_1 = 4 \times 10^{-4} \ T$,Distance $r = 2 \ cm = 2 \times 10^{-2} \ m$.
The magnetic field produced by the straight wire at a distance $r$ is given by $B_2 = \frac{\mu_0 i}{2 \pi r}$.
Substituting the values: $B_2 = \frac{2 \times 10^{-7} \times 30}{2 \times 10^{-2}} = 3 \times 10^{-4} \ T$.
Since the external magnetic field $B_1$ is parallel to the wire,the magnetic field $B_2$ produced by the wire (which is tangential to the circular path around the wire) is perpendicular to $B_1$.
Therefore,the resultant magnetic field $B$ is $B = \sqrt{B_1^2 + B_2^2}$.
$B = \sqrt{(4 \times 10^{-4})^2 + (3 \times 10^{-4})^2} = \sqrt{16 \times 10^{-8} + 9 \times 10^{-8}} = \sqrt{25 \times 10^{-8}} = 5 \times 10^{-4} \ T$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Two ions having masses in the ratio $1: 1$ and charges $1: 2$ are projected into a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the field with speeds in the ratio $2: 3$. The ratio of the radii of circular paths along which the two particles move is :
A
$4: 3$
B
$2: 3$
C
$3: 1$
D
$1: 4$

Solution

(A) Given ratios: $m_1: m_2 = 1: 1$,$q_1: q_2 = 1: 2$,and $v_1: v_2 = 2: 3$.
The radius $r$ of the circular path of a charged particle moving in a uniform magnetic field $B$ is given by the formula $r = \frac{mv}{Bq}$.
Taking the ratio of the radii for the two particles,we get:
$\frac{r_1}{r_2} = \left(\frac{m_1}{m_2}\right) \times \left(\frac{v_1}{v_2}\right) \times \left(\frac{q_2}{q_1}\right)$.
Substituting the given values:
$\frac{r_1}{r_2} = \left(\frac{1}{1}\right) \times \left(\frac{2}{3}\right) \times \left(\frac{2}{1}\right) = \frac{4}{3}$.
Therefore,the ratio of the radii is $4: 3$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
The magnetic susceptibility of the material of a rod is $499$. Permeability of vacuum is $4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \ H/m$. The absolute permeability of the material of the rod in $H/m$ is:
A
$\pi \times 10^{-4}$
B
$2 \pi \times 10^{-4}$
C
$3 \pi \times 10^{-4}$
D
$4 \pi \times 10^{-4}$

Solution

(B) Given: Magnetic susceptibility,$\chi = 499$.
Permeability of vacuum,$\mu_0 = 4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \ H/m$.
Relative permeability of the rod is given by the relation: $\mu_r = 1 + \chi$.
Substituting the value of $\chi$: $\mu_r = 1 + 499 = 500$.
Absolute permeability $\mu$ is given by: $\mu = \mu_r \mu_0$.
Substituting the values: $\mu = 500 \times 4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \ H/m$.
$\mu = 2000 \pi \times 10^{-7} \ H/m$.
$\mu = 2 \pi \times 10^{-4} \ H/m$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ vibration magnetometer consists of two identical bar magnets placed one over the other such that they are perpendicular and bisect each other. The time period of oscillation in a horizontal magnetic field is $2^{5/4} \ s$. One of the magnets is removed and if the other magnet oscillates in the same field,then the time period in seconds is:
A
$2^{1/4}$
B
$2^{1/2}$
C
$2$
D
$2^{5/4}$

Solution

(C) The time period of a magnet in a vibration magnetometer is given by $T = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{I}{MH}}$.
In the first case,two identical magnets are placed perpendicular to each other,so the total moment of inertia is $I_{total} = I + I = 2I$ and the resultant magnetic moment is $M' = \sqrt{M^2 + M^2} = M\sqrt{2}$.
Thus,$T_1 = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{2I}{M\sqrt{2}H}} = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\sqrt{2}I}{MH}}$.
Given $T_1 = 2^{5/4} \ s$,we have $2^{5/4} = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\sqrt{2}I}{MH}}$ ... $(i)$.
When one magnet is removed,the time period $T_2$ is $T_2 = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{I}{MH}}$ ... (ii).
Dividing equation $(i)$ by (ii):
$\frac{2^{5/4}}{T_2} = \frac{2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\sqrt{2}I}{MH}}}{2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{I}{MH}}} = \sqrt{\sqrt{2}} = 2^{1/4}$.
Therefore,$T_2 = \frac{2^{5/4}}{2^{1/4}} = 2^{5/4 - 1/4} = 2^1 = 2 \ s$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
$A$ ray of light is incident on the hypotenuse of a right-angled prism after travelling parallel to the base inside the prism. If $\mu$ is the refractive index of the material of the prism,the maximum value of the base angle for which light is totally reflected from the hypotenuse is
A
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\mu}\right)$
B
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\mu}\right)$
C
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{\mu-1}{\mu}\right)$
D
$\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\mu}\right)$

Solution

(D) For total internal reflection to occur at the hypotenuse,the angle of incidence $i$ must be greater than or equal to the critical angle $C$.
From the geometry of the prism,the light ray travels parallel to the base $BC$. The angle between the incident ray and the normal to the hypotenuse is the angle of incidence $i$.
In the right-angled triangle,if the base angle is $\theta$,the angle of incidence $i$ at the hypotenuse is $90^{\circ} - \theta$.
For total internal reflection,$i \geq C$,where $\sin C = \frac{1}{\mu}$.
Thus,$90^{\circ} - \theta \geq C \Rightarrow \theta \leq 90^{\circ} - C$.
To find the maximum value of $\theta$,we set $\theta = 90^{\circ} - C$.
Taking the cosine on both sides: $\cos \theta = \cos(90^{\circ} - C) = \sin C$.
Since $\sin C = \frac{1}{\mu}$,we have $\cos \theta = \frac{1}{\mu}$.
Therefore,$\theta = \cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\mu}\right)$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
When $n-p-n$ transistor is used as an amplifier :
A
electrons move from base to collector
B
holes move from emitter to base
C
holes move from collector to base
D
holes move from base to emitter

Solution

(A) In an $n-p-n$ transistor,the emitter is $n$-type,the base is $p$-type,and the collector is $n$-type.
When used as an amplifier,the base-emitter junction is forward-biased and the base-collector junction is reverse-biased.
Due to the forward bias,electrons are injected from the $n$-type emitter into the $p$-type base.
Because the base is very thin and lightly doped,most of these electrons diffuse through the base into the collector region.
The collector is kept at a positive potential relative to the base,which attracts these electrons from the base to the collector.
Therefore,electrons move from the base to the collector.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
Consider the two following statements $A$ and $B$,and identify the correct choice given in the answers: $(A)$ Duddell's thermo galvanometer is suitable to measure direct current only. $(B)$ Thermopile can measure temperature differences of the order of $10^{-3} {}^{\circ}C$.
A
Both $A$ and $B$ are true
B
Both $A$ and $B$ are false
C
$A$ is true but $B$ is false
D
$A$ is false but $B$ is true

Solution

(D) Statement $(A)$ is false. Duddell's thermo galvanometer is a sensitive instrument that can measure both direct current $(DC)$ and alternating current $(AC)$ by utilizing the heating effect of the current.
Statement $(B)$ is true. $A$ thermopile consists of several thermocouples connected in series,which increases the sensitivity,allowing it to detect very small temperature differences,typically on the order of $10^{-3} {}^{\circ}C$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2003
In Young's double slit experiment,an interference pattern is obtained on a screen by a light of wavelength $6000 Å$ coming from the coherent sources $S_1$ and $S_2$. At a certain point $P$ on the screen,the third dark fringe is formed. Then,the path difference $S_1 P - S_2 P$ in microns is:
A
$0.75$
B
$1.5$
C
$3$
D
$4.5$

Solution

(B) Given wavelength $\lambda = 6000 Å = 6 \times 10^{-7} \ m$.
For dark fringes in Young's double slit experiment,the path difference $\Delta x$ is given by the formula $\Delta x = (2n - 1) \frac{\lambda}{2}$ where $n$ is the order of the dark fringe.
For the third dark fringe,we take $n = 3$.
Substituting the values: $\Delta x = (2 \times 3 - 1) \frac{6 \times 10^{-7}}{2} \ m$.
$\Delta x = 5 \times 3 \times 10^{-7} \ m = 15 \times 10^{-7} \ m$.
Converting to microns $(1 \mu m = 10^{-6} \ m)$:
$\Delta x = 1.5 \times 10^{-6} \ m = 1.5 \mu m$.

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