AP EAMCET 2022 Physics Question Paper with Answer and Solution

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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ car covers a distance at a speed of $60 \ km \ h^{-1}$. It returns and comes back to the original point moving at a speed of $V$. If the average speed for the round trip is $48 \ km \ h^{-1}$,then the magnitude of $V$ is (in $km \ h^{-1}$)
A
$40$
B
$36$
C
$44$
D
$32$

Solution

(A) Let the car cover a distance $s$ from point $A$ to $B$ and then return to point $A$.
The average speed is defined as the total distance covered divided by the total time taken.
Time taken from $A$ to $B$ is $t_1 = \frac{s}{60}$.
Time taken from $B$ to $A$ is $t_2 = \frac{s}{V}$.
The total distance is $s + s = 2s$.
The total time is $t_1 + t_2 = \frac{s}{60} + \frac{s}{V}$.
Given the average speed is $48 \ km \ h^{-1}$,we have:
$48 = \frac{2s}{\frac{s}{60} + \frac{s}{V}}$
Dividing both sides by $s$ (assuming $s \neq 0$):
$48 = \frac{2}{\frac{1}{60} + \frac{1}{V}}$
$\frac{1}{60} + \frac{1}{V} = \frac{2}{48} = \frac{1}{24}$
$\frac{1}{V} = \frac{1}{24} - \frac{1}{60}$
$\frac{1}{V} = \frac{5 - 2}{120} = \frac{3}{120} = \frac{1}{40}$
Therefore,$V = 40 \ km \ h^{-1}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ biker travels $\frac{1}{3}$ of the distance $L$ with speed $v_1$ and $\frac{2}{3}$ of the distance with speed $v_2$. Then the average speed is
A
$\frac{v_1 v_2}{v_1+v_2}$
B
$\frac{3 v_1 v_2}{2 v_1+v_2}$
C
$\frac{3 v_1 v_2}{v_1+2 v_2}$
D
$\frac{v_1+v_2}{v_1 v_2}$

Solution

(B) The average speed is defined as the total distance divided by the total time taken.
Let the total distance be $L$.
The distance for the first part is $d_1 = \frac{L}{3}$ and the speed is $v_1$.
The time taken for the first part is $t_1 = \frac{d_1}{v_1} = \frac{L/3}{v_1} = \frac{L}{3 v_1}$.
The distance for the second part is $d_2 = \frac{2L}{3}$ and the speed is $v_2$.
The time taken for the second part is $t_2 = \frac{d_2}{v_2} = \frac{2L/3}{v_2} = \frac{2L}{3 v_2}$.
The total time taken is $T = t_1 + t_2 = \frac{L}{3 v_1} + \frac{2L}{3 v_2} = \frac{L}{3} \left( \frac{1}{v_1} + \frac{2}{v_2} \right) = \frac{L}{3} \left( \frac{v_2 + 2 v_1}{v_1 v_2} \right)$.
The average speed $v_{avg} = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{L}{\frac{L}{3} \left( \frac{2 v_1 + v_2}{v_1 v_2} \right)} = \frac{3 v_1 v_2}{2 v_1 + v_2}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ projectile with speed $50 \ m \ s^{-1}$ is thrown at an angle of $60^{\circ}$ with the horizontal. The maximum height that can be reached is,(acceleration due to gravity $= 10 \ m \ s^{-2}$) (in $m$)
A
$90.75$
B
$70.00$
C
$85.00$
D
$93.75$

Solution

(D) The maximum height $(H)$ of a projectile is given by the formula: $H = \frac{u^2 \sin^2 \theta}{2g}$.
Given values are:
Initial speed $u = 50 \ m \ s^{-1}$
Angle of projection $\theta = 60^{\circ}$
Acceleration due to gravity $g = 10 \ m \ s^{-2}$
Substituting these values into the formula:
$H = \frac{(50)^2 \times (\sin 60^{\circ})^2}{2 \times 10}$
$H = \frac{2500 \times (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2}{20}$
$H = \frac{2500 \times \frac{3}{4}}{20}$
$H = \frac{2500 \times 0.75}{20}$
$H = \frac{1875}{20} = 93.75 \ m$
Therefore,the maximum height reached is $93.75 \ m$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$y = (P t^2 - Q t^3) \ m$ is the vertical displacement of a ball which is moving in a vertical plane. Then the maximum height that the ball can reach is,
A
$\frac{27 P^3}{4 Q^2}$
B
$\frac{4 Q^2}{27 P^3}$
C
$\frac{4 P^3}{27 Q^2}$
D
$\frac{27 Q^2}{4 P^3}$

Solution

(C) Velocity is defined as the rate of change of displacement.
$v_y = \frac{dy}{dt}$
$= \frac{d(P t^2 - Q t^3)}{dt}$
$= 2Pt - 3Qt^2$
At maximum height,the vertical velocity of the particle becomes zero.
$2Pt - 3Qt^2 = 0$
$t(2P - 3Qt) = 0$
Since $t=0$ is the start of the motion,the time at maximum height is $t = \frac{2P}{3Q}$.
Now,substituting this time into the displacement equation:
$y_{max} = P(\frac{2P}{3Q})^2 - Q(\frac{2P}{3Q})^3$
$= P(\frac{4P^2}{9Q^2}) - Q(\frac{8P^3}{27Q^3})$
$= \frac{4P^3}{9Q^2} - \frac{8P^3}{27Q^2}$
$= \frac{12P^3 - 8P^3}{27Q^2}$
$= \frac{4P^3}{27Q^2}$
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ projectile is launched from the ground, such that it hits a target on the ground which is $90 \,m$ away. The minimum velocity of the projectile to hit the target is (acceleration due to gravity $= 10 \,ms^{-2}$) (in $\,ms^{-1}$)
A
$10$
B
$16$
C
$60$
D
$30$

Solution

(D) The range of the projectile is given as $R = 90 \,m$.
The formula for the range of a projectile is $R = \frac{u^2 \sin(2\theta)}{g}$.
To hit a target at a fixed distance with the minimum initial velocity $u$, the range must be the maximum possible range for that velocity, which occurs at an angle of projection $\theta = 45^{\circ}$.
Substituting $\theta = 45^{\circ}$ into the range formula: $R = \frac{u^2 \sin(90^{\circ})}{g} = \frac{u^2}{g}$.
Given $R = 90 \,m$ and $g = 10 \,ms^{-2}$, we have $90 = \frac{u^2}{10}$.
Therefore, $u^2 = 900$, which gives $u = 30 \,ms^{-1}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ solid cylinder of mass $m$ and radius $R$ rolls down an inclined plane of height $h$ without slipping. The speed of its centre of mass when it reaches the bottom is
A
$\sqrt{2gh}$
B
$\sqrt{\frac{4gh}{3}}$
C
$\sqrt{\frac{3gh}{4}}$
D
$\sqrt{\frac{4g}{h}}$

Solution

(B) For a solid cylinder rolling without slipping,the total kinetic energy $(K.E.)$ is the sum of translational and rotational kinetic energy:
$K.E. = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2$
Since the moment of inertia of a solid cylinder is $I = \frac{1}{2}mR^2$ and the condition for rolling without slipping is $v = R\omega$ (or $\omega = v/R$):
$K.E. = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2}mR^2)(\frac{v}{R})^2$
$K.E. = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{4}mv^2 = \frac{3}{4}mv^2$
By the law of conservation of energy,the loss in potential energy $(P.E.)$ equals the gain in kinetic energy:
$mgh = \frac{3}{4}mv^2$
$v^2 = \frac{4gh}{3}$
$v = \sqrt{\frac{4gh}{3}}$
107
PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
The equation for the trajectory of a projectile is $y = \left( \frac{x}{\sqrt{3}} - \frac{x^2}{60} \right) \text{ m}$. The velocity of projection of the projectile is (Acceleration due to gravity $g = 10 \text{ m s}^{-2}$) (in $\text{ m s}^{-1}$)
A
$8$
B
$40$
C
$16$
D
$20$

Solution

(D) The general equation of the trajectory of a projectile is given by $y = x \tan \theta - \frac{g x^2}{2 u^2 \cos^2 \theta}$.
Comparing this with the given equation $y = \frac{x}{\sqrt{3}} - \frac{x^2}{60}$:
$1$. Comparing the coefficient of $x$: $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \Rightarrow \theta = 30^{\circ}$.
$2$. Comparing the coefficient of $x^2$: $\frac{g}{2 u^2 \cos^2 \theta} = \frac{1}{60}$.
Substituting $g = 10 \text{ m s}^{-2}$ and $\theta = 30^{\circ}$:
$\frac{10}{2 u^2 \cos^2 30^{\circ}} = \frac{1}{60} \Rightarrow \frac{5}{u^2 (\sqrt{3}/2)^2} = \frac{1}{60}$.
$\frac{5}{u^2 (3/4)} = \frac{1}{60} \Rightarrow \frac{20}{3 u^2} = \frac{1}{60}$.
$3 u^2 = 1200 \Rightarrow u^2 = 400$.
$u = 20 \text{ m s}^{-1}$.
108
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
In a sports competition,a javelin is thrown at an angle $45^{\circ}$,which recorded a range of $90 \,m$. The maximum height reached by the javelin is (Neglect air resistance and acceleration due to gravity $g = 10 \,ms^{-2}$)
A
$45 \,m$
B
$30 \,m$
C
$22.5 \,m$
D
$30 \sqrt{2} \,m$

Solution

(C) The horizontal range $R$ of a projectile is given by $R = \frac{u^2 \sin(2\theta)}{g} = 90 \,m$.
The maximum height $H$ is given by $H = \frac{u^2 \sin^2 \theta}{2g}$.
Dividing $H$ by $R$:
$\frac{H}{R} = \frac{u^2 \sin^2 \theta / 2g}{u^2 (2 \sin \theta \cos \theta) / g} = \frac{\tan \theta}{4}$.
Given $\theta = 45^{\circ}$,$\tan 45^{\circ} = 1$.
Therefore,$H = \frac{R \tan 45^{\circ}}{4} = \frac{90 \times 1}{4} = 22.5 \,m$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ player kicks a football at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with the horizontal with an initial speed of $30 \,ms^{-1}$. $A$ second player, standing at a distance of $21 \sqrt{3} \,m$ from the first player in the direction of the kick, starts running to catch the ball at the same instant it is kicked. What is the minimum speed of the second player to catch the ball before it hits the ground? (Take acceleration due to gravity $g = 10 \,ms^{-2}$)
A
$10 \,ms^{-1}$
B
$8 \,ms^{-1}$
C
$8 \sqrt{3} \,ms^{-1}$
D
$15 \sqrt{3} \,ms^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The total range $R$ of the projectile is given by:
$R = \frac{u^2 \sin 2\theta}{g} = \frac{30^2 \sin(2 \times 30^{\circ})}{10} = \frac{900 \times \sin 60^{\circ}}{10} = 90 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = 45 \sqrt{3} \,m$.
The time of flight $T$ is given by:
$T = \frac{2u \sin \theta}{g} = \frac{2 \times 30 \times \sin 30^{\circ}}{10} = \frac{60 \times 0.5}{10} = 3 \,s$.
The second player is standing at a distance $d = 21 \sqrt{3} \,m$ from the first player. To catch the ball before it hits the ground, the player must reach the point where the ball lands (or any point along its trajectory). The minimum speed is required to reach the landing point $R$ within the time of flight $T$.
The distance the second player needs to cover is $S = R - d = 45 \sqrt{3} - 21 \sqrt{3} = 24 \sqrt{3} \,m$.
Since the player starts at the same instant as the kick, the time available to cover this distance is the time of flight $T = 3 \,s$.
Therefore, the minimum speed $v$ is:
$v = \frac{S}{T} = \frac{24 \sqrt{3}}{3} = 8 \sqrt{3} \,ms^{-1}$.
Thus, the correct option is $C$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ ball is projected from the ground into the air. At a height of $5 \text{ m}$, its velocity is $\vec{v} = (5 \hat{i} + 5 \hat{j}) \text{ m s}^{-1}$. The maximum height reached by the ball is (Acceleration due to gravity $g = 10 \text{ m s}^{-2}$): (in $\text{ m}$)
A
$8.75$
B
$5.50$
C
$6.25$
D
$10$

Solution

(C) To calculate the maximum height attained, we consider only the vertical component of the motion.
At the given height $h_1 = 5 \text{ m}$, the vertical component of velocity is $u_y = 5 \text{ m s}^{-1}$.
At the maximum height, the vertical component of velocity becomes $v_y = 0 \text{ m s}^{-1}$.
The acceleration due to gravity is $a_y = -10 \text{ m s}^{-2}$.
Using the kinematic equation $v_y^2 - u_y^2 = 2 a_y s$, where $s$ is the additional height gained:
$0^2 - (5)^2 = 2(-10) s$
$-25 = -20 s$
$s = \frac{25}{20} = 1.25 \text{ m}$
The total maximum height reached by the ball is $H = h_1 + s = 5 \text{ m} + 1.25 \text{ m} = 6.25 \text{ m}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ ball is thrown upward from the top of a building at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ to the horizontal and with an initial speed of $20 \,m/s$. If the ball strikes the ground after $3 \,s$, then the height of the building is (acceleration due to gravity $g = 10 \,m/s^2$) (in $\,m$)
A
$10$
B
$15$
C
$20$
D
$25$

Solution

(B) We consider the vertical motion of the ball.
Initial vertical velocity: $u_y = u \sin \theta = 20 \times \sin 30^{\circ} = 20 \times \frac{1}{2} = 10 \,m/s$.
Vertical acceleration: $a_y = -g = -10 \,m/s^2$.
Time taken to reach the ground: $t = 3 \,s$.
Using the equation of motion for vertical displacement: $s_y = u_y t + \frac{1}{2} a_y t^2$.
Here, the displacement $s_y = -h$ (where $h$ is the height of the building).
$-h = (10)(3) + \frac{1}{2}(-10)(3)^2$.
$-h = 30 - 5(9) = 30 - 45 = -15 \,m$.
Therefore, $h = 15 \,m$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
In the projectile motion of an object,the object reaches its maximum height where its speed is half of its initial speed. Then the ratio between the range and the maximum height of the projectile is
A
$4 \sqrt{3}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}$
C
$\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(C) At the maximum height,the vertical component of velocity is zero,so the speed of the projectile is $v = u \cos \theta$.
Given that the speed at maximum height is half of the initial speed $u$,we have $u \cos \theta = \frac{1}{2} u$,which implies $\cos \theta = \frac{1}{2}$,so $\theta = 60^{\circ}$.
The range $R$ of a projectile is given by $R = \frac{u^2 \sin 2 \theta}{g}$ and the maximum height $H$ is given by $H = \frac{u^2 \sin^2 \theta}{2g}$.
The ratio of range to maximum height is $\frac{R}{H} = \frac{u^2 \sin 2 \theta / g}{u^2 \sin^2 \theta / 2g} = \frac{2 \sin 2 \theta}{\sin^2 \theta}$.
Using the identity $\sin 2 \theta = 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$,we get $\frac{R}{H} = \frac{2(2 \sin \theta \cos \theta)}{\sin^2 \theta} = 4 \cot \theta$.
Substituting $\theta = 60^{\circ}$,we get $\frac{R}{H} = 4 \cot 60^{\circ} = 4 \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ car travels with a speed of $40 \text{ km h}^{-1}$. Rain drops are falling at a constant speed vertically. The traces of the rain on the side windows of the car make an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with the vertical. The magnitude of the velocity of the rain with respect to the car is
A
$40 \sqrt{3} \text{ km h}^{-1}$
B
$\frac{40}{\sqrt{3}} \text{ km h}^{-1}$
C
$80 \text{ km h}^{-1}$
D
$\frac{80}{\sqrt{3}} \text{ km h}^{-1}$

Solution

(C) Let $v_{CE}$ be the velocity of the car with respect to the Earth,$v_{RE}$ be the velocity of the rain with respect to the Earth,and $v_{RC}$ be the velocity of the rain with respect to the car.
Given: $v_{CE} = 40 \text{ km h}^{-1}$.
The rain falls vertically,so $v_{RE}$ is along the vertical direction.
The trace of the rain on the side window makes an angle $\theta = 30^{\circ}$ with the vertical.
From the vector triangle of relative velocity,we have $\vec{v}_{RC} = \vec{v}_{RE} - \vec{v}_{CE}$.
In the right-angled triangle formed by these vectors,the side representing the car's velocity $v_{CE}$ is opposite to the angle $\theta = 30^{\circ}$.
Therefore,$\sin \theta = \frac{v_{CE}}{v_{RC}}$.
Rearranging for $v_{RC}$,we get $v_{RC} = \frac{v_{CE}}{\sin 30^{\circ}}$.
Substituting the values,$v_{RC} = \frac{40}{0.5} = 80 \text{ km h}^{-1}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An object of mass $3 \,kg$ is tied by a string of negligible mass to a ceiling and held such that the string is taut. The object is released suddenly such that the string remains taut. Its acceleration when released is (acceleration due to gravity $= 10 \,ms^{-2}$) (in $\,ms^{-2}$)
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A
$3.5$
B
$4.9$
C
$7.5$
D
$5.0$

Solution

(D) When the object is released from rest, its velocity is zero. Therefore, the centripetal acceleration $(a_c = v^2/r)$ is zero.
The forces acting on the object are its weight $(mg)$ acting vertically downwards and the tension $(T)$ in the string acting along the string.
We resolve the weight $(mg)$ into two components: one along the string $(mg \cos 30^{\circ})$ and one perpendicular to the string $(mg \sin 30^{\circ})$.
Since the string remains taut and the object starts from rest, the net force along the string must be zero to satisfy the condition of no radial motion at the instant of release $(T - mg \cos 30^{\circ} = 0)$.
The net force acting on the object is the component perpendicular to the string, which is $F_{net} = mg \sin 30^{\circ}$.
Using Newton's second law, $F_{net} = ma$, we get:
$ma = mg \sin 30^{\circ}$
$a = g \sin 30^{\circ}$
Given $g = 10 \,ms^{-2}$ and $\sin 30^{\circ} = 0.5$:
$a = 10 \times 0.5 = 5.0 \,ms^{-2}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ fan is rotating with an angular speed of $300 \text{ rpm}$. The fan is switched off,and it takes $80 \text{ s}$ to come to rest. Assuming constant angular deceleration,the number of revolutions made by the fan before it comes to rest is:
A
$400$
B
$200$
C
$300$
D
$314$

Solution

(B) Initial angular speed $\omega_0 = 300 \text{ rpm} = \frac{300 \times 2\pi}{60} \text{ rad/s} = 10\pi \text{ rad/s}$.
Final angular speed $\omega = 0 \text{ rad/s}$.
Time taken $t = 80 \text{ s}$.
Using the equation of motion $\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha t$,we find the angular deceleration $\alpha$:
$0 = 10\pi + \alpha(80) \Rightarrow \alpha = -\frac{10\pi}{80} = -\frac{\pi}{8} \text{ rad/s}^2$.
The total angular displacement $\theta$ is given by $\theta = \omega_0 t + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2$:
$\theta = (10\pi)(80) + \frac{1}{2} \left(-\frac{\pi}{8}\right) (80)^2 = 800\pi - \frac{\pi}{16} (6400) = 800\pi - 400\pi = 400\pi \text{ rad}$.
The number of revolutions $n$ is given by $n = \frac{\theta}{2\pi}$:
$n = \frac{400\pi}{2\pi} = 200$.
116
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
In a hypothetical ring-shaped satellite rotating in space, artificial gravity can be achieved using centripetal force. If the satellite has a radius of $10 \,m$, then to achieve a centripetal acceleration at a point on the circumference of $10 \,ms^{-2}$, its angular speed is:
A
$1 \,rad \,s^{-1}$
B
$10 \,rad \,s^{-1}$
C
$1 \,revolution \,s^{-1}$
D
$10 \,revolution \,s^{-1}$

Solution

(A) Given: Radius, $r = 10 \,m$.
Centripetal acceleration, $a_c = 10 \,ms^{-2}$.
We know that the formula for centripetal acceleration is $a_c = \omega^2 r$.
Rearranging the formula to solve for angular speed $\omega$:
$\omega = \sqrt{\frac{a_c}{r}}$
Substituting the given values:
$\omega = \sqrt{\frac{10 \,ms^{-2}}{10 \,m}} = \sqrt{1 \,s^{-2}} = 1 \,rad \,s^{-1}$.
Therefore, the angular speed is $1 \,rad \,s^{-1}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ particle is moving on a circular path with a constant speed $v$. Its change of velocity as it moves from $A$ to $B$ in the figure is
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A
$2 v \sin \frac{\theta}{2}$
B
$v \sin \theta$
C
$\frac{v \sin 2 \theta}{2}$
D
$2 v \sin \theta$

Solution

(A) Let the velocity at point $A$ be $\vec{v}_1$ and at point $B$ be $\vec{v}_2$. Since the speed is constant,$|\vec{v}_1| = |\vec{v}_2| = v$.
The change in velocity is given by $\Delta \vec{v} = \vec{v}_2 - \vec{v}_1$.
The magnitude of the change in velocity for a particle moving in a circle with constant speed $v$ through an angle $\theta$ is given by the vector subtraction formula:
$|\Delta \vec{v}| = \sqrt{v^2 + v^2 - 2v^2 \cos \theta}$
$|\Delta \vec{v}| = \sqrt{2v^2(1 - \cos \theta)}$
Using the trigonometric identity $1 - \cos \theta = 2 \sin^2 \frac{\theta}{2}$,we get:
$|\Delta \vec{v}| = \sqrt{2v^2 \cdot 2 \sin^2 \frac{\theta}{2}}$
$|\Delta \vec{v}| = \sqrt{4v^2 \sin^2 \frac{\theta}{2}}$
$|\Delta \vec{v}| = 2v \sin \frac{\theta}{2}$
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
If the amplitude of a lightly damped oscillator decreases by $1.5 \%$,then the mechanical energy of the oscillator lost in each cycle is: (in $\%$)
A
$1.5$
B
$0.75$
C
$6$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) The mechanical energy $E$ of a harmonic oscillator is proportional to the square of its amplitude $A$,given by $E = \frac{1}{2} k A^2$.
For a small change in amplitude,the fractional change in energy is given by the differential:
$\frac{dE}{E} = \frac{d(A^2)}{A^2} = \frac{2A dA}{A^2} = 2 \frac{dA}{A}$.
Given that the amplitude decreases by $1.5 \%$,we have $\frac{dA}{A} = 1.5 \%$.
Substituting this value into the expression for fractional change in energy:
$\frac{dE}{E} = 2 \times 1.5 \% = 3 \%$.
Thus,the mechanical energy lost in each cycle is $3 \%$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
The time period of a simple pendulum is $4 \ s$ at a place on the Earth where the acceleration due to gravity is $\pi^2 \ ms^{-2}$. The length of the pendulum in meters is:
A
$4$
B
$2$
C
$\pi$
D
$\frac{\pi}{2}$

Solution

(A) The formula for the time period $T$ of a simple pendulum is given by $T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{\ell}{g}}$.
Given: $T = 4 \ s$ and $g = \pi^2 \ ms^{-2}$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$4 = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{\ell}{\pi^2}}$
Squaring both sides:
$16 = 4\pi^2 \cdot \frac{\ell}{\pi^2}$
$16 = 4\ell$
$\ell = \frac{16}{4} = 4 \ m$.
Therefore,the length of the pendulum is $4 \ m$.
120
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ pendulum is oscillating at a frequency of $8 \,Hz$. Suddenly, the string of the pendulum is clamped at its midpoint. What is the new frequency of oscillations (in $\,Hz$)?
A
$16$
B
$13.8$
C
$11.28$
D
$5.7$

Solution

(C) The frequency of a simple pendulum is given by the formula:
$f = \frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{g}{\ell}}$
From this formula, we can see that the frequency is inversely proportional to the square root of the length of the pendulum:
$f \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{\ell}}$
Let the initial length be $\ell_1 = \ell$ and the initial frequency be $f_1 = 8 \,Hz$.
When the string is clamped at its midpoint, the new length becomes $\ell_2 = \frac{\ell}{2}$.
Now, we can find the ratio of the new frequency $f_2$ to the initial frequency $f_1$:
$\frac{f_2}{f_1} = \sqrt{\frac{\ell_1}{\ell_2}} = \sqrt{\frac{\ell}{\ell / 2}} = \sqrt{2}$
Therefore, the new frequency $f_2$ is:
$f_2 = \sqrt{2} \times f_1 = \sqrt{2} \times 8 \,Hz \approx 1.414 \times 8 \,Hz = 11.312 \,Hz$.
Rounding to the nearest provided option, we get $11.28 \,Hz$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ block of mass $100 \,g$ is connected to an elastic spring of spring constant $450 \,N m^{-1}$ and oscillates vertically. The block-spring system is in a viscous surrounding medium with a damping constant $b = 69.3 \,g \,s^{-1}$. Calculate the time in which the amplitude of oscillations drops to half of its initial value. (Take $\ln 2 = 0.693$) (in $\,s$)
A
$6.93$
B
$2$
C
$20$
D
$69.3$

Solution

(B) The amplitude of a damped oscillator varies with time as $A(t) = A_0 e^{-\alpha t}$, where $\alpha = \frac{b}{2m}$.
Given that the amplitude drops to half its initial value, $A(t) = \frac{A_0}{2}$.
Substituting this into the equation: $\frac{A_0}{2} = A_0 e^{-\alpha t} \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} = e^{-\alpha t}$.
Taking the natural logarithm on both sides: $\ln(0.5) = -\alpha t \Rightarrow -\ln 2 = -\alpha t \Rightarrow \ln 2 = \alpha t$.
Given $b = 69.3 \,g \,s^{-1} = 0.0693 \,kg \,s^{-1}$ and $m = 100 \,g = 0.1 \,kg$.
Calculate $\alpha = \frac{b}{2m} = \frac{69.3 \,g \,s^{-1}}{2 \times 100 \,g} = \frac{69.3}{200} \,s^{-1} = 0.3465 \,s^{-1}$.
Using $\ln 2 = 0.693$, we have $0.693 = \alpha t = 0.3465 \times t$.
Solving for $t$: $t = \frac{0.693}{0.3465} = 2 \,s$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An object of mass $2 \,kg$ is attached to a spring with spring constant $8 \,N/m$. If the object is executing simple harmonic motion, then the number of cycles it completes in $66 \,s$ is
A
$21$
B
$16$
C
$28$
D
$12$

Solution

(A) The time period $T$ of a spring-mass system is given by the formula:
$T = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}$
Given, mass $m = 2 \,kg$ and spring constant $k = 8 \,N/m$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$T = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{2}{8}} = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{1}{4}} = 2 \pi \times \frac{1}{2} = \pi \,s$.
The number of cycles $n$ completed in time $t = 66 \,s$ is given by:
$n = \frac{t}{T} = \frac{66}{\pi}$.
Taking $\pi \approx \frac{22}{7}$, we get:
$n = \frac{66}{22/7} = \frac{66 \times 7}{22} = 3 \times 7 = 21$.
Thus, the object completes $21$ oscillations in the given time.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ body is executing $S.H.M$. At a displacement $x$ its potential energy is $9 \ J$ and at a displacement $y$ its potential energy is $16 \ J$. The potential energy at displacement $(x+y)$ is (in $J$)
A
$25$
B
$5$
C
$49$
D
$7$

Solution

(C) The potential energy $U$ of a body executing $S.H.M.$ at displacement $x$ is given by $U = \frac{1}{2} k x^2$,where $k$ is the force constant.
Given:
$U_x = \frac{1}{2} k x^2 = 9 \ J$ --- $(1)$
$U_y = \frac{1}{2} k y^2 = 16 \ J$ --- $(2)$
We need to find the potential energy at displacement $(x+y)$,which is $U_{(x+y)} = \frac{1}{2} k (x+y)^2$.
Expanding this,we get:
$U_{(x+y)} = \frac{1}{2} k (x^2 + y^2 + 2xy) = \frac{1}{2} k x^2 + \frac{1}{2} k y^2 + 2 \left( \sqrt{\frac{1}{2} k x^2} \right) \left( \sqrt{\frac{1}{2} k y^2} \right)$.
Substituting the given values:
$U_{(x+y)} = 9 + 16 + 2 \times \sqrt{9} \times \sqrt{16}$
$U_{(x+y)} = 25 + 2 \times 3 \times 4$
$U_{(x+y)} = 25 + 24 = 49 \ J$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ particle undergoing simple harmonic motion has an amplitude of $10 \ cm$. When the particle is at a displacement of $6 \ cm$ from the centre,then the ratio of its kinetic energy to potential energy is
A
$3: 2$
B
$9: 4$
C
$16: 9$
D
$4: 3$

Solution

(C) The amplitude of the particle performing $SHM$ is $A = 10 \ cm$.
The instantaneous displacement of the particle is $x = 6 \ cm$.
The kinetic energy $(K)$ of the particle is given by $K = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 (A^2 - x^2)$.
The potential energy $(U)$ of the particle is given by $U = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 x^2$.
The ratio of kinetic energy to potential energy is $\frac{K}{U} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 (A^2 - x^2)}{\frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 x^2} = \frac{A^2 - x^2}{x^2}$.
Substituting the values,we get $\frac{K}{U} = \frac{10^2 - 6^2}{6^2} = \frac{100 - 36}{36} = \frac{64}{36}$.
Simplifying the fraction,$\frac{K}{U} = \frac{16}{9}$.
Thus,the ratio of kinetic energy to potential energy is $16: 9$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Assertion $(A)$: In $S.H.M$,kinetic and potential energy become equal when the distance is $1/\sqrt{2}$ times its amplitude. Reason $(R)$: The potential energy of a particle executing $S.H.M$ is periodic with time period being maximum at the extreme displacement.
A
$A$ and $R$ are true. $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
B
$A$ and $R$ are true. $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
C
$A$ is true,but $R$ is false.
D
$A$ is false,but $R$ is true.

Solution

(B) In $S.H.M$,the kinetic energy $(K.E)$ and potential energy $(P.E)$ are given by:
$K.E = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 (a^2 - y^2)$
$P.E = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 y^2$
where $a$ is the amplitude and $y$ is the displacement.
For $K.E = P.E$:
$\frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 (a^2 - y^2) = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 y^2$
$a^2 - y^2 = y^2$
$a^2 = 2y^2$
$y = \pm \frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}$
Thus,Assertion $(A)$ is true.
Regarding Reason $(R)$,the potential energy of a particle in $S.H.M$ is indeed periodic and reaches its maximum value at the extreme displacement $(y = \pm a)$. However,this statement does not explain why the kinetic and potential energies are equal at $y = a/\sqrt{2}$. Therefore,both are true,but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Position of a $2 \,kg$ mass moving along the $X$-axis is given by $x=2 \cos (2 t) \,m$. Then the maximum kinetic energy of the mass in joules is
A
$4$
B
$8$
C
$12$
D
$16$

Solution

(D) The position of the particle is given by $x = 2 \cos (2t)$.
Taking the derivative with respect to time $t$,we get the velocity $v$:
$v = \frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt} [2 \cos (2t)] = -2 \sin (2t) \times 2 = -4 \sin (2t) \,m/s$.
The maximum velocity $v_{\max}$ occurs when $|\sin (2t)| = 1$,so $|v_{\max}| = 4 \,m/s$.
The maximum kinetic energy $K_{\max}$ is given by the formula $K_{\max} = \frac{1}{2} m (v_{\max})^2$.
Substituting the given mass $m = 2 \,kg$ and $v_{\max} = 4 \,m/s$:
$K_{\max} = \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \,kg \times (4 \,m/s)^2 = 16 \,J$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
As shown in the figure,an iron block $A$ of volume $0.25 \ m^3$ is attached to a spring $S$ of unstretched length $1.0 \ m$ and hanging from the ceiling. The spring gets stretched by $0.2 \ m$. This block is removed and another iron block $B$ of volume $0.75 \ m^3$ is now attached to the same spring and kept on a frictionless inclined plane of $30^{\circ}$ inclination. The distance of the block from the top along the incline at equilibrium is (in $m$)
Question diagram
A
$1.1$
B
$1.3$
C
$1.6$
D
$1.9$

Solution

(B) The free body diagrams of the blocks are shown in the figure.
At equilibrium,the net force on a body is zero.
For block $A$ hanging vertically:
$m_A g = k x$
$\Rightarrow k = \frac{m_A g}{x}$
For block $B$ on the inclined plane:
$m_B g \sin 30^{\circ} = k x^{\prime}$
$\Rightarrow x^{\prime} = \frac{m_B g \sin 30^{\circ}}{k} = \frac{m_B g \sin 30^{\circ}}{(m_A g / x)} = \frac{m_B}{m_A} x \sin 30^{\circ}$
Since both blocks are made of the same material,mass is proportional to volume $(m = \rho V)$:
$\Rightarrow x^{\prime} = \frac{V_B}{V_A} x \sin 30^{\circ} = \frac{0.75}{0.25} \times 0.2 \times \sin 30^{\circ}$
$\Rightarrow x^{\prime} = 3 \times 0.2 \times 0.5 = 0.3 \ m$
The total distance of the block from the top is the sum of the unstretched length $l$ and the extension $x^{\prime}$:
$d = l + x^{\prime} = 1.0 \ m + 0.3 \ m = 1.3 \ m$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ point mass oscillates along the $x$-axis according to $x = x_0 \sin \left(\omega t - \frac{\pi}{6}\right)$. If the acceleration of the point mass is written as $a = A \sin (\omega t + \delta)$,then:
A
$A = x_0, \delta = -\frac{\pi}{6}$
B
$A = x_0 \omega^2, \delta = -\frac{\pi}{6}$
C
$A = x_0 \omega^2, \delta = \frac{\pi}{6}$
D
$A = x_0 \omega^2, \delta = \frac{5\pi}{6}$

Solution

(D) The displacement of the particle is given by $x = x_0 \sin \left(\omega t - \frac{\pi}{6}\right)$.
Acceleration $a$ is given by $a = \frac{d^2x}{dt^2} = -\omega^2 x$.
Substituting the expression for $x$:
$a = -\omega^2 x_0 \sin \left(\omega t - \frac{\pi}{6}\right)$.
Using the trigonometric identity $-\sin(\theta) = \sin(\theta + \pi)$:
$a = \omega^2 x_0 \sin \left(\omega t - \frac{\pi}{6} + \pi\right)$.
$a = \omega^2 x_0 \sin \left(\omega t + \frac{5\pi}{6}\right)$.
Comparing this with $a = A \sin(\omega t + \delta)$,we get $A = x_0 \omega^2$ and $\delta = \frac{5\pi}{6}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ particle executes simple harmonic motion with a time period $0.6 \,s$ and amplitude $10 \,cm$. Find the mean velocity of the particle over the time interval during which it travels a distance $5 \,cm$ starting from the equilibrium position.
A
$1 \,m/s$
B
$50 \,cm/s$
C
$10 \,cm/s$
D
$1 \,cm/s$

Solution

(A) The displacement of a particle in $SHM$ starting from the equilibrium position is given by $x = A \sin(\omega t)$.
Given $A = 10 \,cm$ and $x = 5 \,cm$,we have $5 = 10 \sin(\omega t)$,which implies $\sin(\omega t) = 1/2$.
Thus,$\omega t = \pi/6$. Since $\omega = 2\pi/T$,we get $t = \frac{\pi/6}{2\pi/T} = T/12$.
Given $T = 0.6 \,s$,the time interval is $t = 0.6/12 = 0.05 \,s$.
The mean velocity $V_{\text{mean}}$ is defined as the total displacement divided by the total time interval:
$V_{\text{mean}} = \frac{\Delta x}{\Delta t} = \frac{x_f - x_i}{t_f - t_i}$.
Starting from equilibrium ($x_i = 0$ at $t_i = 0$) to $x_f = 5 \,cm$ at $t_f = 0.05 \,s$:
$V_{\text{mean}} = \frac{5 \,cm - 0}{0.05 \,s} = 100 \,cm/s = 1 \,m/s$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ point mass of $400 \, g$ executes $S.H.M.$ under a force $F = -(10 \, N m^{-1}) x$. If it crosses the centre of oscillation with a speed of $10 \, m s^{-1}$, the amplitude of motion is (in $ \, m$)
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$0.4$
D
$0.5$

Solution

(A) Given, mass $m = 400 \, g = 0.4 \, kg$.
Force $F = -10 x$.
Comparing with the standard equation of $S.H.M.$, $F = -m \omega^2 x$, we get $m \omega^2 = 10$.
Substituting the value of $m$:
$0.4 \omega^2 = 10$
$\omega^2 = \frac{10}{0.4} = 25$
$\omega = 5 \, rad/s$.
The maximum speed at the centre of oscillation is given by $V_{max} = \omega A$.
Given $V_{max} = 10 \, m/s$, we have:
$10 = 5 \times A$
$A = \frac{10}{5} = 2 \, m$.
131
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An object is executing simple harmonic motion with an angular frequency $\omega$. If the maximum velocity is $v_{\max}$,then the maximum acceleration of the object is:
A
$\omega^2 v_{\max}$
B
$\omega v_{\max}$
C
$\omega \sqrt{v_{\max}}$
D
$3 \omega v_{\max}$

Solution

(B) In simple harmonic motion $(SHM)$,the maximum velocity of an object is given by:
$v_{\max} = A\omega$
From this,we can express the amplitude $A$ as:
$A = \frac{v_{\max}}{\omega} \quad ...(i)$
where $A$ is the amplitude and $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
The maximum acceleration of an object performing $SHM$ is given by:
$a_{\max} = \omega^2 A$
Substituting the value of $A$ from equation $(i)$ into the expression for $a_{\max}$:
$a_{\max} = \omega^2 \left( \frac{v_{\max}}{\omega} \right)$
$a_{\max} = \omega v_{\max}$
132
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Position of a $3 \ kg$ mass moving along the $X$-axis is given by $x = 0.3 \cos (\omega t) \ m$. If $K(t)$ denotes the kinetic energy at time $t$,then the value of $\frac{K\left(\frac{\pi}{6 \omega}\right)}{K\left(\frac{\pi}{3 \omega}\right)}$ is
A
$1 / 3$
B
$1 / 2$
C
$\sqrt{3} / 2$
D
$\sqrt{3}$

Solution

(A) Given,position of particle of mass $m = 3 \ kg$ is $x = 0.3 \cos (\omega t)$.
Velocity of particle,$v = \frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt} (0.3 \cos \omega t) = -0.3 \omega \sin (\omega t)$.
Kinetic energy $K(t) = \frac{1}{2} m v^2 = \frac{1}{2} m (-0.3 \omega \sin \omega t)^2 = \frac{1}{2} m (0.09 \omega^2 \sin^2 \omega t)$.
At $t_1 = \frac{\pi}{6 \omega}$,$K\left(\frac{\pi}{6 \omega}\right) = \frac{1}{2} m (0.09 \omega^2 \sin^2 \frac{\pi}{6}) = \frac{1}{2} m (0.09 \omega^2) \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{2} m (0.09 \omega^2) \left(\frac{1}{4}\right)$.
At $t_2 = \frac{\pi}{3 \omega}$,$K\left(\frac{\pi}{3 \omega}\right) = \frac{1}{2} m (0.09 \omega^2 \sin^2 \frac{\pi}{3}) = \frac{1}{2} m (0.09 \omega^2) \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{2} m (0.09 \omega^2) \left(\frac{3}{4}\right)$.
Taking the ratio: $\frac{K\left(\frac{\pi}{6 \omega}\right)}{K\left(\frac{\pi}{3 \omega}\right)} = \frac{1/4}{3/4} = \frac{1}{3}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ $1 \,kg$ block situated on a rough incline is connected to a spring of negligible mass having spring constant $100 \,N \,m^{-1}$ as shown in the figure. The block is released from rest with the spring in the unstretched position. The block moves $10 \,cm$ down the incline before coming to rest. The coefficient of friction between the block and the incline is (Take $g=10 \,m \,s^{-2}$ and assume that the pulley is frictionless).
Question diagram
A
$0.2$
B
$0.3$
C
$0.5$
D
$0.6$

Solution

(B) Given: $m = 1 \,kg$, $k = 100 \,N \,m^{-1}$, $\theta = 45^{\circ}$, $x = 10 \,cm = 0.1 \,m$, $g = 10 \,m \,s^{-2}$.
According to the work-energy theorem, the work done by gravity minus the work done by friction equals the potential energy stored in the spring when the block comes to rest.
Work done by gravity = $mg \sin \theta \cdot x$
Work done by friction = $f \cdot x = \mu N \cdot x = \mu mg \cos \theta \cdot x$
Potential energy of the spring = $\frac{1}{2} k x^2$
Applying the work-energy principle:
$mg \sin \theta \cdot x - \mu mg \cos \theta \cdot x = \frac{1}{2} k x^2$
$mg \sin \theta - \mu mg \cos \theta = \frac{1}{2} k x$
Substituting the values:
$1 \times 10 \times \sin 45^{\circ} - \mu \times 1 \times 10 \times \cos 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2} \times 100 \times 0.1$
$10 \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} - \mu \times 10 \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = 5$
$\frac{10}{\sqrt{2}} (1 - \mu) = 5$
$1 - \mu = \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{10} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
$\mu = 1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \approx 1 - 0.707 = 0.293$
Rounding to one decimal place, we get $\mu \approx 0.3$.
Solution diagram
134
PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ cone with half the density of water is floating in water as shown in the figure. It is depressed down by a small distance $\delta (\ll H)$ and released. The frequency of simple harmonic oscillations of the cone is
Question diagram
A
$\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{6 g}{H} \frac{1}{4^{\frac{1}{3}}}}$
B
$\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{3 g}{H} \frac{1}{4^{\frac{1}{3}}}}$
C
$\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{6 g}{2 H}}$
D
$\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{g}{H}}$

Solution

(A) Given that the density of the cone $\rho_C$ is half of the density of the water $\rho_W$,so $\rho_C = \frac{1}{2} \rho_W$.
Let $h$ be the height of the cone immersed in water at equilibrium. For floating,the weight of the cone equals the buoyant force:
$\frac{1}{3} \pi R^2 H \rho_C = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h \rho_W$
Since $\frac{r}{h} = \tan 30^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ and $\frac{R}{H} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$,we have $r = \frac{h}{\sqrt{3}}$ and $R = \frac{H}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Substituting these into the equilibrium equation:
$\frac{1}{3} \pi (\frac{H}{\sqrt{3}})^2 H \rho_C = \frac{1}{3} \pi (\frac{h}{\sqrt{3}})^2 h \rho_W$
$\frac{H^3}{3} \rho_C = \frac{h^3}{3} \rho_W \Rightarrow \frac{h^3}{H^3} = \frac{\rho_C}{\rho_W} = \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow h = H (\frac{1}{2})^{\frac{1}{3}}$.
When the cone is displaced by a small distance $\delta$ downward,the additional buoyant force is $F = \pi r^2 \rho_W g \delta$.
The restoring force constant is $k = \pi r^2 \rho_W g$.
The mass of the cone is $M = \frac{1}{3} \pi R^2 H \rho_C = \frac{1}{3} \pi (\frac{H}{\sqrt{3}})^2 H (\frac{1}{2} \rho_W) = \frac{1}{18} \pi H^3 \rho_W$.
The frequency of $SHM$ is $f = \frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{k}{M}}$.
$k = \pi (\frac{h}{\sqrt{3}})^2 \rho_W g = \frac{\pi h^2 \rho_W g}{3} = \frac{\pi H^2 (1/2)^{2/3} \rho_W g}{3}$.
$f = \frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{\pi H^2 (1/2)^{2/3} \rho_W g / 3}{\pi H^3 \rho_W / 18}} = \frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{6 g (1/2)^{2/3}}{H}} = \frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{6 g}{H} \frac{1}{4^{1/3}}}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An object undergoing simple harmonic motion takes $0.5 \text{ s}$ to travel from one point of zero velocity to the next such point. The angular frequency of the motion is,
A
$\pi \text{ rad s}^{-1}$
B
$2\pi \text{ rad s}^{-1}$
C
$3\pi \text{ rad s}^{-1}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{2} \text{ rad s}^{-1}$

Solution

(B) In simple harmonic motion $(SHM)$,the velocity of a particle is zero at the extreme positions.
Let the displacement be $x = A \sin(\omega t)$. The velocity is $v = \frac{dx}{dt} = A\omega \cos(\omega t)$.
The velocity is zero when $\cos(\omega t) = 0$,which occurs at $t = \frac{T}{4}, \frac{3T}{4}, \dots$
The time interval between two consecutive points of zero velocity (i.e.,between two extreme positions) is the time taken to travel from one extreme to the other,which is half the time period,$\frac{T}{2}$.
Given,$\frac{T}{2} = 0.5 \text{ s}$.
Therefore,$T = 1 \text{ s}$.
The angular frequency $\omega$ is given by $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$.
Substituting $T = 1 \text{ s}$,we get $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{1} = 2\pi \text{ rad s}^{-1}$.
Solution diagram
136
PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ hydrometer executes simple harmonic motion when it is pushed down vertically in a liquid of density $\rho$. If the mass of the hydrometer is $m$ and the radius of the hydrometer tube is $r$,then the time period of oscillation is
A
$T = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{\pi r^2 \rho g}}$
B
$T = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\pi r^2 \rho g}{m}}$
C
$T = \frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{m}{\pi r^2 \rho g}}$
D
$T = \frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{\pi r^2 \rho g}{m}}$

Solution

(A) When the hydrometer is floating in equilibrium,its weight is balanced by the buoyant force.
When it is pushed down by a small distance $x$,the additional buoyant force acts as the restoring force.
The additional volume submerged is $V = \pi r^2 x$.
The additional buoyant force is $F = \rho V g = \rho (\pi r^2 x) g$.
Since this force acts in the direction opposite to the displacement,the restoring force is $F_{restoring} = -\rho \pi r^2 g x$.
Using Newton's second law,$m a = -\rho \pi r^2 g x$,which gives $a = -(\frac{\rho \pi r^2 g}{m}) x$.
Comparing this with the standard $SHM$ equation $a = -\omega^2 x$,we get $\omega^2 = \frac{\rho \pi r^2 g}{m}$.
The time period $T$ is given by $T = \frac{2 \pi}{\omega} = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{\rho \pi r^2 g}}$.
137
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ particle is executing simple harmonic motion with an instantaneous displacement $x = A \sin^2(\omega t - \frac{\pi}{4})$. The time period of oscillation of the particle is
A
$\frac{2\pi}{\omega}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{\omega}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{2\omega}$
D
$\frac{\omega}{2\pi}$

Solution

(B) Given,the instantaneous displacement of the particle is $x = A \sin^2(\omega t - \frac{\pi}{4})$.
Using the trigonometric identity $\sin^2 \theta = \frac{1 - \cos(2\theta)}{2}$,we can rewrite the expression as:
$x = A \left[ \frac{1 - \cos(2(\omega t - \frac{\pi}{4}))}{2} \right]$
$x = \frac{A}{2} [1 - \cos(2\omega t - \frac{\pi}{2})]$
In simple harmonic motion,the general form is $x = x_0 + A' \cos(\omega' t + \phi)$.
Comparing the expression,the angular frequency of the oscillation is $\omega' = 2\omega$.
The time period $T'$ is given by $T' = \frac{2\pi}{\omega'}$.
Substituting $\omega' = 2\omega$,we get $T' = \frac{2\pi}{2\omega} = \frac{\pi}{\omega}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ solid sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is attached to a spring of negligible mass kept on a horizontal plane such that it can roll without slipping. The sphere is made to execute $SHM$ by stretching it through a distance and releasing it. The time period of such oscillation is ($K=$ spring constant).
A
$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{3 M}{2 K}}$
B
$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{5 K}{7 M}}$
C
$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{7 M}{5 K}}$
D
$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{3 K}{2 M}}$

Solution

(C) The total mechanical energy $E$ of the system is the sum of translational kinetic energy,rotational kinetic energy,and potential energy of the spring:
$E = \frac{1}{2} M V^2 + \frac{1}{2} I \omega^2 + \frac{1}{2} K x^2$
Since the sphere rolls without slipping,$V = R \omega$,so $\omega = V/R$. The moment of inertia of a solid sphere is $I = \frac{2}{5} M R^2$.
Substituting these:
$E = \frac{1}{2} M V^2 + \frac{1}{2} (\frac{2}{5} M R^2) (\frac{V^2}{R^2}) + \frac{1}{2} K x^2 = \frac{1}{2} M V^2 + \frac{1}{5} M V^2 + \frac{1}{2} K x^2 = \frac{7}{10} M V^2 + \frac{1}{2} K x^2$
Since total energy is conserved,$\frac{dE}{dt} = 0$:
$\frac{d}{dt} (\frac{7}{10} M V^2 + \frac{1}{2} K x^2) = 0$
$\frac{7}{10} M (2 V \frac{dV}{dt}) + \frac{1}{2} K (2 x \frac{dx}{dt}) = 0$
Since $V = \frac{dx}{dt}$ and $a = \frac{dV}{dt}$:
$\frac{7}{5} M V a + K V x = 0$
$\frac{7}{5} M a + K x = 0 \implies a = -(\frac{5 K}{7 M}) x$
Comparing with the $SHM$ equation $a = -\omega^2 x$,we get $\omega^2 = \frac{5 K}{7 M}$,so $\omega = \sqrt{\frac{5 K}{7 M}}$.
The time period $T = \frac{2 \pi}{\omega} = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{7 M}{5 K}}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$5 \ g$ of ice at $-30^{\circ} C$ and $20 \ g$ of water at $35^{\circ} C$ are mixed together in a calorimeter. The final temperature of the mixture is (Neglect heat capacity of the calorimeter,specific heat capacity of ice $= 0.5 \ cal \ g^{-1} {}^{\circ} C^{-1}$,latent heat of fusion of ice $= 80 \ cal \ g^{-1}$,and specific heat capacity of water $= 1 \ cal \ g^{-1} {}^{\circ} C^{-1}$). (in $^{\circ} C$)
A
$0$
B
$4$
C
$5$
D
$9$

Solution

(D) Given: Mass of ice $m_{\text{ice}} = 5 \ g$,initial temperature $T_{\text{ice}} = -30^{\circ} C$. Mass of water $m_w = 20 \ g$,initial temperature $T_w = 35^{\circ} C$.
Specific heat of ice $s_{\text{ice}} = 0.5 \ cal \ g^{-1} {}^{\circ} C^{-1}$,specific heat of water $s_w = 1 \ cal \ g^{-1} {}^{\circ} C^{-1}$,latent heat of fusion $L_f = 80 \ cal \ g^{-1}$.
Heat required to raise ice from $-30^{\circ} C$ to $0^{\circ} C$: $Q_1 = m_{\text{ice}} s_{\text{ice}} \Delta T = 5 \times 0.5 \times 30 = 75 \ cal$.
Heat required to melt ice at $0^{\circ} C$: $Q_2 = m_{\text{ice}} L_f = 5 \times 80 = 400 \ cal$.
Total heat required to convert ice at $-30^{\circ} C$ to water at $0^{\circ} C$ is $Q_{\text{total}} = 75 + 400 = 475 \ cal$.
Heat available from water cooling from $35^{\circ} C$ to $0^{\circ} C$: $Q_{\text{avail}} = m_w s_w \Delta T = 20 \times 1 \times 35 = 700 \ cal$.
Since $Q_{\text{avail}} > Q_{\text{total}}$,the final temperature $T$ will be above $0^{\circ} C$.
Heat lost by water = Heat gained by ice:
$m_w s_w (35 - T) = Q_{\text{total}} + m_{\text{ice}} s_w (T - 0)$
$20 \times 1 \times (35 - T) = 475 + 5 \times 1 \times T$
$700 - 20T = 475 + 5T$
$225 = 25T$
$T = 9^{\circ} C$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
The amount of heat needed to heat $200 \ g$ of ice at $-10^{\circ}C$ to convert it into water at $30^{\circ}C$ is:
Specific heat capacity of ice $= 2100 \ J \ kg^{-1} \ K^{-1}$
Specific heat capacity of water $= 4186 \ J \ kg^{-1} \ K^{-1}$
Latent heat of fusion of ice $= 3.35 \times 10^5 \ J \ kg^{-1}$ (in $J$)
A
$96316$
B
$67000$
C
$92116$
D
$71200$

Solution

(A) The process involves three steps:
$1$. Heating ice from $-10^{\circ}C$ to $0^{\circ}C$: $Q_1 = m \cdot S_{ice} \cdot \Delta T = 0.2 \ kg \times 2100 \ J \ kg^{-1} K^{-1} \times 10 \ K = 4200 \ J$
$2$. Melting ice at $0^{\circ}C$ to water at $0^{\circ}C$: $Q_2 = m \cdot L_f = 0.2 \ kg \times 3.35 \times 10^5 \ J \ kg^{-1} = 67000 \ J$
$3$. Heating water from $0^{\circ}C$ to $30^{\circ}C$: $Q_3 = m \cdot S_{water} \cdot \Delta T = 0.2 \ kg \times 4186 \ J \ kg^{-1} K^{-1} \times 30 \ K = 25116 \ J$
Total heat required $Q = Q_1 + Q_2 + Q_3 = 4200 + 67000 + 25116 = 96316 \ J$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ metal block of mass $3.3 \ kg$ is heated to a temperature of $400^{\circ} C$ and then placed on a large ice block. The specific heat of the metal is $0.4 \ J \ g^{-1} \ K^{-1}$ and the latent heat of fusion of water is $330 \ J \ g^{-1}$. The maximum amount of ice that can melt is: (in $kg$)
A
$1.2$
B
$2.2$
C
$1.6$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) Given: Mass of metal block,$m = 3.3 \ kg = 3300 \ g$.
Temperature change,$\Delta T = 400^{\circ} C$.
Specific heat of metal,$s_m = 0.4 \ J \ g^{-1} \ K^{-1}$.
Latent heat of fusion of ice,$L_f = 330 \ J \ g^{-1}$.
The heat released by the metal block is $Q = m \cdot s_m \cdot \Delta T$.
$Q = 3300 \ g \times 0.4 \ J \ g^{-1} \ K^{-1} \times 400 \ K = 528,000 \ J$.
Let $m'$ be the mass of ice melted. The heat required to melt the ice is $Q = m' \cdot L_f$.
$m' = \frac{Q}{L_f} = \frac{528,000 \ J}{330 \ J \ g^{-1}} = 1600 \ g$.
Therefore,$m' = 1.6 \ kg$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ small electric heater is used to heat $200 \,g$ of water. The time required to bring all this water from $40^{\circ} C$ to $100^{\circ} C$ is $200 \,s$. If the specific heat of the water is $4200 \,J \,kg^{-1} \,K^{-1}$, then the power supplied by the heater is: (in $\,W$)
A
$155$
B
$310$
C
$88$
D
$252$

Solution

(D) Given: Mass of water $m = 200 \,g = 0.2 \,kg$, time $t = 200 \,s$, specific heat $s = 4200 \,J \,kg^{-1} \,K^{-1}$, and temperature change $\Delta T = 100^{\circ} C - 40^{\circ} C = 60 \,K$.
The heat energy $Q$ required to raise the temperature of the water is given by $Q = m \cdot s \cdot \Delta T$.
The power $P$ supplied by the heater is $P = \frac{Q}{t} = \frac{m \cdot s \cdot \Delta T}{t}$.
Substituting the values: $P = \frac{0.2 \,kg \times 4200 \,J \,kg^{-1} \,K^{-1} \times 60 \,K}{200 \,s}$.
$P = \frac{50400}{200} \,W = 252 \,W$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ sphere of surface area $4 \ m^2$ at temperature $400 \ K$ and having emissivity $0.5$ is located in an environment of temperature $200 \ K$. The net rate of energy exchange of the sphere is (Stefan-Boltzmann constant $\sigma = 5.67 \times 10^{-8} \ W \ m^{-2} \ K^{-4}$) (in $W$)
A
$3260.8$
B
$1632.4$
C
$2721.6$
D
$4216.4$

Solution

(C) The net rate of energy exchange of the sphere is given by the Stefan-Boltzmann Law: $P = \varepsilon \sigma A (T^4 - T_s^4)$.
Given:
Emissivity $\varepsilon = 0.5$
Stefan-Boltzmann constant $\sigma = 5.67 \times 10^{-8} \ W \ m^{-2} \ K^{-4}$
Surface area $A = 4 \ m^2$
Temperature of the sphere $T = 400 \ K$
Temperature of the environment $T_s = 200 \ K$
Substituting the values into the formula:
$P = 0.5 \times (5.67 \times 10^{-8}) \times 4 \times [400^4 - 200^4]$
$P = 2 \times 5.67 \times 10^{-8} \times [(4 \times 10^2)^4 - (2 \times 10^2)^4]$
$P = 11.34 \times 10^{-8} \times [256 \times 10^8 - 16 \times 10^8]$
$P = 11.34 \times 10^{-8} \times [240 \times 10^8]$
$P = 11.34 \times 240 = 2721.6 \ W$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ body cools down from $75^{\circ}C$ to $60^{\circ}C$ in $10 \text{ minutes}$. It will cool down from $65^{\circ}C$ to $55^{\circ}C$ in a time:
A
$10 \text{ minutes}$
B
Less than $10 \text{ minutes}$
C
More than $10 \text{ minutes}$
D
Less than or more than $10 \text{ minutes}$ depending on its mass

Solution

(C) According to Newton's law of cooling,the rate of cooling is given by $\frac{dT}{dt} = -k(T - T_s)$,where $T$ is the temperature of the body and $T_s$ is the temperature of the surroundings.
For the first interval,the average temperature is $T_{avg1} = \frac{75+60}{2} = 67.5^{\circ}C$.
For the second interval,the average temperature is $T_{avg2} = \frac{65+55}{2} = 60^{\circ}C$.
Since $T_{avg2} < T_{avg1}$,the temperature difference between the body and the surroundings is smaller in the second case.
Therefore,the rate of cooling $\frac{dT}{dt}$ is lower in the second case.
Since the temperature drop is $10^{\circ}C$ in both cases,a lower rate of cooling implies that it will take more time to cool down in the second case.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ metal tape is calibrated at $25^{\circ} C$. On a cold day when the temperature is $-15^{\circ} C$,the percentage error in the measurement of length is (Coefficient of linear expansion of metal $= 1 \times 10^{-5} {}^{\circ} C^{-1}$) (in $\%$)
A
$0.04$
B
$0.05$
C
$0.1$
D
$0.08$

Solution

(A) The length of the metal tape at temperature $T$ is given by $L = L_0 [1 + \alpha \Delta T]$,where $L_0$ is the length at the calibration temperature $T_0 = 25^{\circ} C$.
The change in length is $\Delta L = L - L_0 = L_0 \alpha (T - T_0)$.
The percentage error in the measurement is given by $|\frac{\Delta L}{L_0} \times 100\%|$.
Substituting the given values: $\alpha = 1 \times 10^{-5} {}^{\circ} C^{-1}$,$T = -15^{\circ} C$,and $T_0 = 25^{\circ} C$.
Percentage error $= |\alpha (T - T_0) \times 100\%|$
$= |1 \times 10^{-5} (-15 - 25) \times 100\%|$
$= |1 \times 10^{-5} (-40) \times 100\%|$
$= |-40 \times 10^{-3}\%| = 0.04\%$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An iron sphere having diameter $D$ and mass $M$ is immersed in hot water so that the temperature of the sphere increases by $\delta T$. If $\alpha$ is the coefficient of linear expansion of the iron,then the change in the surface area of the sphere is:
A
$\pi D^2 \cdot \alpha \delta T(\alpha \delta T-4)$
B
$\pi D^2 \cdot \alpha \cdot \delta T(\alpha \delta T+4)$
C
$\pi D^2 \cdot \alpha \cdot \delta T(\alpha \delta T-2)$
D
$\pi D^2 \cdot \alpha \delta T(\alpha \delta T+2)$

Solution

(D) Given,diameter of sphere $= D$.
Initial surface area,$A = 4 \pi R^2 = 4 \pi (D/2)^2 = \pi D^2$.
Surface area after heating by temperature $\delta T$ is $A' = \pi (D')^2$,where $D'$ is the new diameter.
From the equation of linear expansion,$D' = D(1 + \alpha \delta T)$.
Substituting $D'$ into the expression for $A'$,we get $A' = \pi [D(1 + \alpha \delta T)]^2 = \pi D^2 (1 + 2\alpha \delta T + \alpha^2 \delta T^2)$.
The change in surface area $\Delta A = A' - A = \pi D^2 (1 + 2\alpha \delta T + \alpha^2 \delta T^2) - \pi D^2$.
$\Delta A = \pi D^2 (2\alpha \delta T + \alpha^2 \delta T^2) = \pi D^2 \alpha \delta T (2 + \alpha \delta T)$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
The coefficient of volume expansion of a material is $5 \times 10^{-4} {^{\circ}C}^{-1}$. The fractional change in its density for a $40^{\circ}C$ rise in temperature is nearly.
A
$0.01$
B
$0.02$
C
$0.03$
D
$0.04$

Solution

(B) The density $\rho$ is inversely proportional to volume $V$,i.e.,$\rho \propto \frac{1}{V}$.
For a small change in temperature $\Delta \theta$,the volume changes as $V_2 = V_1(1 + \gamma \Delta \theta)$,where $\gamma$ is the coefficient of volume expansion.
Thus,the new density $\rho_2$ is given by $\rho_2 = \frac{m}{V_2} = \frac{m}{V_1(1 + \gamma \Delta \theta)} = \rho_1(1 + \gamma \Delta \theta)^{-1}$.
Using the binomial approximation $(1 + x)^{-1} \approx 1 - x$ for small $x$,we get $\rho_2 \approx \rho_1(1 - \gamma \Delta \theta)$.
The fractional change in density is $\frac{\Delta \rho}{\rho_1} = \frac{\rho_2 - \rho_1}{\rho_1} = -\gamma \Delta \theta$.
Given $\gamma = 5 \times 10^{-4} {^{\circ}C}^{-1}$ and $\Delta \theta = 40^{\circ}C$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{\Delta \rho}{\rho_1} = -(5 \times 10^{-4} {^{\circ}C}^{-1}) \times (40^{\circ}C) = -200 \times 10^{-4} = -0.02$.
The magnitude of the fractional change in density is $0.02$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
The change in density of mercury,when it is heated from $10^{\circ} C$ to $60^{\circ} C$ is (The coefficient of volume expansion of mercury is $18.2 \times 10^{-5} \ K^{-1}$) (in $\%$)
A
$1.82$
B
$0.91$
C
$9.1$
D
$0.45$

Solution

(B) Density is given by $\rho = \frac{m}{V}$.
Since mass $m$ remains constant,$\rho \propto \frac{1}{V}$.
Taking the logarithmic derivative,we get $\frac{d\rho}{\rho} = -\frac{dV}{V}$.
For small changes,$\frac{\Delta \rho}{\rho} = -\frac{\Delta V}{V}$.
We know that $\Delta V = V_0 \gamma \Delta T$,where $\gamma$ is the coefficient of volume expansion.
Thus,$\frac{\Delta \rho}{\rho} = -\gamma \Delta T$.
The percentage change in density is $\frac{\Delta \rho}{\rho} \times 100 = -\gamma \Delta T \times 100$.
Given $\gamma = 18.2 \times 10^{-5} \ K^{-1}$ and $\Delta T = 60^{\circ} C - 10^{\circ} C = 50 \ K$.
Percentage change $= 18.2 \times 10^{-5} \times 50 \times 100 = 18.2 \times 10^{-5} \times 5000 = 0.91 \%$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An ideal monoatomic gas expands at constant pressure. The work done by the gas on its environment is $200 \,J$, then the heat absorbed by the gas during the process is (in $\,J$)
A
$500$
B
$300$
C
$200$
D
$600$

Solution

(A) Given: Work done by the gas, $W = 200 \,J$.
For an ideal monoatomic gas expanding at constant pressure, the heat absorbed is given by $Q = n C_p \Delta T$.
The work done is given by $W = n R \Delta T$.
Taking the ratio of $Q$ to $W$:
$\frac{Q}{W} = \frac{n C_p \Delta T}{n R \Delta T} = \frac{C_p}{R}$.
For a monoatomic gas, the molar heat capacity at constant volume is $C_v = \frac{3}{2} R = 1.5 R$.
Using the relation $C_p = C_v + R$, we get $C_p = 1.5 R + R = 2.5 R$.
Substituting this into the ratio:
$\frac{Q}{W} = \frac{2.5 R}{R} = 2.5$.
Therefore, $Q = 2.5 \times W = 2.5 \times 200 \,J = 500 \,J$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ vessel contains $3$ moles of $He$,$1$ mole of $Ar$,$5$ moles of $N_2$,and $3$ moles of $H_2$. If the vibrational modes are ignored,the total internal energy of the system of gases is (in $RT$)
A
$20$
B
$26$
C
$25$
D
$30$

Solution

(B) The internal energy $U$ of $n$ moles of a gas is given by $U = n \frac{f}{2} RT$,where $f$ is the degree of freedom.
For monoatomic gases $(He, Ar)$,$f = 3$.
For diatomic gases $(N_2, H_2)$,$f = 5$ (ignoring vibrational modes).
Total internal energy $U_{total} = U_{He} + U_{Ar} + U_{N_2} + U_{H_2}$.
$U_{total} = (3 \times \frac{3}{2} RT) + (1 \times \frac{3}{2} RT) + (5 \times \frac{5}{2} RT) + (3 \times \frac{5}{2} RT)$.
$U_{total} = (4.5 + 1.5 + 12.5 + 7.5) RT = 26 RT$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ charge $Q$ is to be divided between two objects. The values of the charges on the objects so that the electrostatic force between them will be maximum is
A
$Q/2, Q/2$
B
$Q/3, 2Q/3$
C
$Q/4, 3Q/4$
D
$Q/5, 4Q/5$

Solution

(A) Let the charge on one object be $q$,then the charge on the other object is $(Q - q)$.
According to Coulomb's Law,the electrostatic force $F_e$ between them is given by $F_e = \frac{K q(Q - q)}{r^2}$,where $r$ is the distance between them.
To find the condition for maximum force,we differentiate $F_e$ with respect to $q$ and set it to zero:
$\frac{dF_e}{dq} = \frac{K}{r^2} \frac{d}{dq}(qQ - q^2) = 0$.
This implies $\frac{d}{dq}(qQ - q^2) = 0$.
$Q - 2q = 0$,which gives $q = Q/2$.
The charge on the other object is $(Q - q) = Q - Q/2 = Q/2$.
Therefore,the electrostatic force is maximum when the charges are divided equally as $Q/2$ and $Q/2$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Four charges,each of magnitude $q$ coulomb,are placed at points $(-1,0,0), (1,0,0), (0,-1,0)$ and $(0,1,0)$ in the $xy$-plane. The distances along the axes are measured in metres. The magnitude of the electric field at the point $(0,0,1)$ on the $Z$-axis is
A
$\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}} \frac{q}{\pi \varepsilon_0} \text{ N/C}$
B
$\frac{1}{4} \frac{q}{\pi \varepsilon_0} \text{ N/C}$
C
$\frac{q}{\pi \varepsilon_0} \text{ N/C}$
D
$\frac{q}{2 \pi \varepsilon_0} \text{ N/C}$

Solution

(A) The four charges are located at $A(1,0,0), B(-1,0,0), C(0,1,0),$ and $D(0,-1,0)$. We need to find the electric field at point $P(0,0,1)$.
The distance $r$ of point $P$ from each charge is $r = \sqrt{1^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{2} \text{ m}$.
The magnitude of the electric field due to each charge at point $P$ is:
$E = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \cdot \frac{q}{r^2} = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \cdot \frac{q}{2}$.
Due to symmetry,the horizontal components of the electric fields from the four charges cancel each other out. Only the vertical components (along the $Z$-axis) contribute to the net electric field.
The angle $\theta$ that the electric field vector from each charge makes with the $Z$-axis is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{1}{r} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
The vertical component of the electric field from each charge is $E_z = E \cos \theta = \left( \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \cdot \frac{q}{2} \right) \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Since there are four such charges,the net electric field $E_{\text{net}}$ is:
$E_{\text{net}} = 4 \cdot E_z = 4 \cdot \left( \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \cdot \frac{q}{2 \sqrt{2}} \right) = \frac{q}{2 \sqrt{2} \pi \varepsilon_0} \text{ N/C}$.
Solution diagram
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Three charges $+5 q, Q$ and $-2 q$ are kept along a straight line in the same order such that $+5 q$ and $-2 q$ charges are at a distance of $\frac{2 r}{3}$ and $\frac{r}{3}$ from the charge $Q$ respectively. If the net force on the charge $-2 q$ is zero,then $Q$ is
A
$+\frac{5}{9} q$
B
$-\frac{5}{9} q$
C
$3 q$
D
$-3 q$

Solution

(A) Let the positions of the charges be $x_1 = 0$ for $+5q$,$x_2 = 2r/3$ for $Q$,and $x_3 = r$ for $-2q$. The distance between $+5q$ and $-2q$ is $r$,and the distance between $Q$ and $-2q$ is $r/3$.
For the net force on charge $-2q$ to be zero,the forces exerted by $+5q$ and $Q$ on $-2q$ must be equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.
Let $F_1$ be the force due to $+5q$ on $-2q$ and $F_2$ be the force due to $Q$ on $-2q$.
$F_1 = \frac{k |5q| |-2q|}{r^2} = \frac{10kq^2}{r^2}$ (Attractive,towards left).
For the net force to be zero,$F_2$ must be repulsive (towards right),so $Q$ must be positive.
$F_2 = \frac{k |Q| |-2q|}{(r/3)^2} = \frac{k |Q| 2q}{r^2/9} = \frac{18k|Q|q}{r^2}$.
Equating the magnitudes: $\frac{10kq^2}{r^2} = \frac{18kQq}{r^2}$.
$10q = 18Q \Rightarrow Q = \frac{10}{18}q = \frac{5}{9}q$.
Solution diagram
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An electric dipole with dipole moment $5 \times 10^{-7} \text{ C m}$ is placed in an electric field of $2 \times 10^4 \text{ N C}^{-1}$ at an angle of $60^{\circ}$ with the direction of the electric field. The torque acting on the dipole is:
A
$9 \times 10^{-3} \text{ N m}$
B
$1 \times 10^{-4} \text{ N m}$
C
$8.66 \times 10^{-3} \text{ N m}$
D
$2.88 \times 10^{-3} \text{ N m}$

Solution

(C) The torque $\tau$ acting on an electric dipole in an external electric field is given by the formula: $\tau = p E \sin \theta$.
Given:
Dipole moment $p = 5 \times 10^{-7} \text{ C m}$
Electric field $E = 2 \times 10^4 \text{ N C}^{-1}$
Angle $\theta = 60^{\circ}$
Substituting the values:
$\tau = (5 \times 10^{-7}) \times (2 \times 10^4) \times \sin(60^{\circ})$
$\tau = 10 \times 10^{-3} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
$\tau = 10 \times 10^{-3} \times 0.866$
$\tau = 8.66 \times 10^{-3} \text{ N m}$
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ wire of length $L$ has a charge $Q$ distributed uniformly along its length. The wire is bent in the shape of a semicircle. The magnitude of the electric field at the centre of curvature of the semicircle is
A
$\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{Q}{L^2}$
B
$\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{Q^2}{L}$
C
$\frac{Q}{2 \varepsilon_0} \frac{\pi}{L^2}$
D
$\frac{1}{2 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{Q}{L^2}$

Solution

(C) Let the radius of the semicircle be $R$. The length of the wire is $L = \pi R$,so $R = L / \pi$. The linear charge density is $\lambda = Q / L$.
Consider a small element of the wire of length $dl = R d\theta$ at an angle $\theta$ with the vertical axis. The charge on this element is $dQ = \lambda dl = \lambda R d\theta$.
The electric field due to this element at the centre is $dE = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{dQ}{R^2} = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{\lambda R d\theta}{R^2} = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{\lambda d\theta}{R}$.
By symmetry,the horizontal components of the electric field cancel out. The net electric field is the integral of the vertical components $dE \cos \theta$ from $-\pi / 2$ to $\pi / 2$:
$E = \int_{-\pi / 2}^{\pi / 2} dE \cos \theta = \frac{\lambda}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 R} \int_{-\pi / 2}^{\pi / 2} \cos \theta d\theta = \frac{\lambda}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 R} [\sin \theta]_{-\pi / 2}^{\pi / 2} = \frac{\lambda}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 R} (1 - (-1)) = \frac{2 \lambda}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 R} = \frac{\lambda}{2 \pi \varepsilon_0 R}$.
Substituting $\lambda = Q / L$ and $R = L / \pi$:
$E = \frac{Q / L}{2 \pi \varepsilon_0 (L / \pi)} = \frac{Q}{2 \pi \varepsilon_0 L} \cdot \frac{\pi}{L} = \frac{Q}{2 \varepsilon_0 L^2} \cdot \pi = \frac{\pi Q}{2 \varepsilon_0 L^2}$.
Wait,checking the options provided,the standard result for a semicircle is $E = \frac{2k\lambda}{R} = \frac{2}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \cdot \frac{Q/L}{L/\pi} = \frac{2\pi Q}{4\pi\varepsilon_0 L^2} = \frac{Q}{2\varepsilon_0 L^2}$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
Solution diagram
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An observer at rest experiences an electric field due to a static charge. Later,he starts moving away from it. What does the observer experience?
A
Only magnetic field
B
Only electric field
C
Electric and magnetic field
D
No field at all

Solution

(C) When the observer is at rest relative to the static charge,they only experience an electric field.
When the observer starts moving away from the charge,there is a relative velocity between the charge and the observer.
According to the principles of electromagnetism,a moving charge creates both an electric field and a magnetic field in the frame of reference of the observer.
Therefore,the observer experiences both an electric field and a magnetic field.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Assertion $(A)$: In a region of constant potential,the electric field is zero and there can be no charge inside the region.
Reason $(R)$: According to Gauss's law,the charge inside the region should be zero if the electric field is zero.
A
Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true; $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
B
Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true; $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
C
$(A)$ is true,$(R)$ is false
D
$(A)$ is false,$(R)$ is true

Solution

(B) For Assertion $(A)$:
The potential difference is given by $dV = -\vec{E} \cdot d\vec{r}$. If the electric field $\vec{E} = 0$,then $dV = 0$,which implies that the potential $V$ is constant throughout the region.
For Reason $(R)$:
According to Gauss's law,the net electric flux $\phi_E$ through a closed surface is given by $\phi_E = \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{A} = \frac{q_{enclosed}}{\epsilon_0}$.
If $\vec{E} = 0$ everywhere in the region,then the flux $\phi_E = 0$,which implies $q_{enclosed} = 0$. Thus,the reason is correct.
However,the reason explains why the charge must be zero if the field is zero,but it does not explain why the potential is constant in that region (which is derived from the relation $E = -\nabla V$). Therefore,$(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ large number of positive charges,each of magnitude $q$,are placed along the $X$-axis at the origin and at every $1 \text{ cm}$ distance in both directions. The electric flux through a spherical surface of radius $2.5 \text{ cm}$ centered at the origin is
A
$\frac{5 q}{\varepsilon_0}$
B
$\frac{8 q}{\varepsilon_0}$
C
$0$
D
$\infty$

Solution

(A) The charges are placed at $x = 0, \pm 1 \text{ cm}, \pm 2 \text{ cm}, \pm 3 \text{ cm}, \dots$
Since the spherical surface has a radius of $2.5 \text{ cm}$ and is centered at the origin,it encloses the charges located at $x = 0, \pm 1 \text{ cm},$ and $\pm 2 \text{ cm}$.
The total number of charges enclosed is $1$ (at origin) $+ 2$ (at $\pm 1 \text{ cm}$) $+ 2$ (at $\pm 2 \text{ cm}$) $= 5$ charges.
Thus,the total charge enclosed by the sphere is $Q_{\text{enclosed}} = 5q$.
According to Gauss's Law,the total electric flux $\phi$ through the spherical surface is given by $\phi = \frac{Q_{\text{enclosed}}}{\varepsilon_0}$.
Therefore,$\phi = \frac{5q}{\varepsilon_0}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
The distribution of some charges on two Gaussian surfaces $A$ and $B$ are as shown in the figure. If $\phi_A$ and $\phi_B$ are electric fluxes linked with the surfaces $A$ and $B$ respectively,then $\frac{\phi_A}{\phi_B}=$
Question diagram
A
$-\frac{1}{5}$
B
$-3$
C
$-\frac{3}{2}$
D
$-\frac{3}{4}$

Solution

(D) According to Gauss's Law,the electric flux $\phi$ through a closed surface is given by $\phi = \frac{q_{\text{net}}}{\varepsilon_0}$,where $q_{\text{net}}$ is the net charge enclosed by the surface.
For surface $A$,the charges enclosed are $q$,$3q$,$-2q$,and $-5q$.
Therefore,$(q_{\text{net}})_A = q + 3q - 2q - 5q = -3q$.
Thus,$\phi_A = \frac{-3q}{\varepsilon_0}$.
For surface $B$,the charges enclosed are $3q$,$-q$,and $2q$.
Therefore,$(q_{\text{net}})_B = 3q - q + 2q = 4q$.
Thus,$\phi_B = \frac{4q}{\varepsilon_0}$.
Now,the ratio of the fluxes is:
$\frac{\phi_A}{\phi_B} = \frac{-3q / \varepsilon_0}{4q / \varepsilon_0} = -\frac{3}{4}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ large charged plane having surface charge density $4.9 \times 10^{-6} \text{ C m}^{-2}$ lies in the $x-y$ plane. $A$ circular plane of radius $1 \text{ cm}$ is lying completely in the region where $x, y$ and $z$ coordinates are all positive. When the plane's normal makes an angle $60^{\circ}$ with the $z$-axis,the electric flux through the circular plane is (Given: $\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} = 9 \times 10^9 \text{ N m}^2 \text{ C}^{-2}$)
A
$43.56 \text{ N m}^2 \text{ C}^{-1}$
B
$48.36 \text{ N m}^2 \text{ C}^{-1}$
C
$36.76 \text{ N m}^2 \text{ C}^{-1}$
D
$32.56 \text{ N m}^2 \text{ C}^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The electric field $E$ due to a large charged plane with surface charge density $\sigma$ is given by $E = \frac{\sigma}{2 \varepsilon_0}$.
Given $\sigma = 4.9 \times 10^{-6} \text{ C m}^{-2}$.
The electric flux $\phi$ through an area $A$ is given by $\phi = \vec{E} \cdot \vec{A} = EA \cos \theta$,where $\theta$ is the angle between the electric field vector and the area vector (normal to the surface).
Here,the electric field is along the $z$-axis (perpendicular to the $x-y$ plane). The normal to the circular plane makes an angle $\theta = 60^{\circ}$ with the $z$-axis.
Area $A = \pi r^2 = \pi \times (0.01 \text{ m})^2 = \pi \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}^2$.
Using $\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} = 9 \times 10^9 \text{ N m}^2 \text{ C}^{-2}$,we have $\frac{1}{2 \varepsilon_0} = 2 \pi \times 9 \times 10^9 = 18 \pi \times 10^9$.
Thus,$\phi = \left( \frac{\sigma}{2 \varepsilon_0} \right) A \cos 60^{\circ} = (\sigma \times 18 \pi \times 10^9) \times (\pi \times 10^{-4}) \times \frac{1}{2}$.
Substituting the values: $\phi = (4.9 \times 10^{-6}) \times (18 \pi^2 \times 10^5) \times 0.5 = 4.9 \times 9 \times \pi^2 \times 10^{-1} = 44.1 \times 9.8696 \times 0.1 \approx 43.56 \text{ N m}^2 \text{ C}^{-1}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Two concentric spherical surfaces $P_1$ and $P_2$ enclose charges $\frac{Q}{2}$ and $4Q$ as shown in the figure. If $\phi_1$ and $\phi_2$ are the electric fluxes linked with the surfaces $P_1$ and $P_2$ respectively,then:
Question diagram
A
$\phi_2 = 9\phi_1$
B
$\phi_1 = 9\phi_2$
C
$\phi_2 = 2\phi_1$
D
$\phi_1 = 2\phi_2$

Solution

(A) According to Gauss's Law,the electric flux $\phi$ linked with a closed surface is given by $\phi = \frac{Q_{\text{enclosed}}}{\varepsilon_0}$.
For surface $P_1$,the enclosed charge is $Q_{\text{enclosed}, 1} = \frac{Q}{2}$.
Therefore,the flux linked with $P_1$ is $\phi_1 = \frac{Q/2}{\varepsilon_0} = \frac{Q}{2\varepsilon_0}$.
For surface $P_2$,the enclosed charge is $Q_{\text{enclosed}, 2} = \frac{Q}{2} + 4Q = \frac{9Q}{2}$.
Therefore,the flux linked with $P_2$ is $\phi_2 = \frac{9Q/2}{\varepsilon_0} = \frac{9Q}{2\varepsilon_0}$.
Comparing the two expressions,we get $\phi_2 = 9 \times \left(\frac{Q}{2\varepsilon_0}\right) = 9\phi_1$.
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162
PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Two positive point charges of $10 \ \mu C$ and $12 \ \mu C$ are placed $10 \ cm$ apart in air. The work done to bring them $6 \ cm$ closer is (in $J$)
A
$8.1$
B
$3.2$
C
$9$
D
$13.5$

Solution

(A) The work done $W$ to move a charge in an electrostatic field is equal to the change in electrostatic potential energy $\Delta U$.
$W = U_f - U_i = k q_1 q_2 (\frac{1}{r_f} - \frac{1}{r_i})$
Given: $q_1 = 10 \times 10^{-6} \ C$,$q_2 = 12 \times 10^{-6} \ C$,$k = 9 \times 10^9 \ N \ m^2/C^2$.
Initial distance $r_i = 10 \ cm = 0.1 \ m$.
Final distance $r_f = 10 \ cm - 6 \ cm = 4 \ cm = 0.04 \ m$.
$W = (9 \times 10^9) \times (10 \times 10^{-6}) \times (12 \times 10^{-6}) \times (\frac{1}{0.04} - \frac{1}{0.1})$
$W = 1.08 \times (25 - 10) = 1.08 \times 15 = 16.2 \ J$.
Note: The calculated result is $16.2 \ J$. None of the provided options match this result. Assuming the question intended to ask for the work done to bring them to a final distance of $6 \ cm$ $(r_f = 0.06 \ m)$:
$W = 1.08 \times (\frac{1}{0.06} - \frac{1}{0.1}) = 1.08 \times (16.67 - 10) = 1.08 \times 6.67 \approx 7.2 \ J$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Statement $(A)$: Inside a charged hollow metal sphere,$E = 0$ and $V \neq 0$. ($E$ = electric field,$V$ = electric potential).
Statement $(B)$: The work done in moving a positive charge on an equipotential surface is zero.
Statement $(C)$: When two like charges are brought closer,their mutual electrostatic potential energy will increase.
A
$A, B, C$ are true
B
$A, B$ are true,$C$ is false
C
$A, C$ are true,$B$ is false
D
$B, C$ are true,$A$ is false

Solution

(A) Statement $(A)$ is true: Inside a charged hollow metal sphere,the electric field $E$ is $0$ because there is no charge enclosed. However,the electric potential $V$ is constant and equal to the potential at the surface,so $V \neq 0$.
Statement $(B)$ is true: By definition,an equipotential surface is a surface where the potential is the same at all points. Since work done $W = q(V_f - V_i)$ and $V_f = V_i$,the work done is $0$.
Statement $(C)$ is true: When two like charges are brought closer,they repel each other. To move them closer,external work must be done against the electrostatic repulsive force. This work is stored as an increase in the mutual electrostatic potential energy of the system.
Therefore,all three statements are correct.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
The electric field in a region of space is given as $E = (5x) \hat{i} \text{ N/C}$. Consider point $A$ on the $Y$-axis at $y = 5 \text{ m}$ and point $B$ on the $X$-axis at $x = 2 \text{ m}$. If the potentials at points $A$ and $B$ are $V_A$ and $V_B$ respectively, then $(V_B - V_A)$ is (in $\text{ V}$)
A
$-15$
B
$8$
C
$-10$
D
$-12.5$

Solution

(C) The electric field is given by $E = 5x \hat{i}$.
The potential difference between two points is given by $V_B - V_A = -\int_{A}^{B} \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{r}$.
Since the electric field is only in the $X$-direction, the $Y$-axis (where $x=0$) is an equipotential line. Thus, the potential at point $A(0, 5)$ is the same as the potential at the origin $C(0, 0)$.
$V_A = V_C$.
Now, we calculate the potential difference between $C(0, 0)$ and $B(2, 0)$:
$V_B - V_C = -\int_{0}^{2} E_x dx = -\int_{0}^{2} 5x dx$.
$V_B - V_C = -5 \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_{0}^{2} = -5 \left( \frac{4}{2} - 0 \right) = -5(2) = -10 \text{ V}$.
Since $V_A = V_C$, we have $V_B - V_A = -10 \text{ V}$.
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165
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Electric potential in a region is given by $\phi(x, y, z) = \phi_0 \frac{x_0}{x}$; where $x_0 = 5 \ m$ and $\phi_0 = 8 \ V$. Find the electric field at $(10 \ m, 5 \ m, 5 \ m)$.
A
$0.40 \ Vm^{-1} \hat{i}$
B
$-0.40 \ Vm^{-1} \hat{i}$
C
$4.0 \ Vm^{-1} \hat{i}$
D
$-4.0 \ Vm^{-1} \hat{i}$

Solution

(A) The electric field $\vec{E}$ is related to the electric potential $\phi$ by the relation $\vec{E} = -\nabla \phi$.
Since the potential $\phi$ depends only on $x$,the electric field is given by $\vec{E} = -\frac{\partial \phi}{\partial x} \hat{i}$.
Given $\phi(x) = \phi_0 \frac{x_0}{x} = (8 \ V)(5 \ m) \frac{1}{x} = \frac{40}{x} \ V \cdot m$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$: $\frac{\partial \phi}{\partial x} = 40 \frac{d}{dx}(x^{-1}) = 40 (-x^{-2}) = -\frac{40}{x^2}$.
Therefore,$\vec{E} = -(-\frac{40}{x^2}) \hat{i} = \frac{40}{x^2} \hat{i} \ V/m$.
At the point $(10 \ m, 5 \ m, 5 \ m)$,the $x$-coordinate is $10 \ m$.
Substituting $x = 10 \ m$ into the expression for $\vec{E}$: $\vec{E} = \frac{40}{10^2} \hat{i} = \frac{40}{100} \hat{i} = 0.40 \ Vm^{-1} \hat{i}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
In a space having electric field $\vec{E}=A(x \hat{i}+y \hat{j})$,the potential at a point $(10 \ m, 20 \ m)$ is zero. Then the potential at the origin is $\left[A=10 \ Vm^{-2}\right]$. (in $V$)
A
$500$
B
$2000$
C
$2500$
D
$1500$

Solution

(C) The relation between electric field $\vec{E}$ and potential $V$ is given by $\vec{E} = -\nabla V$,which implies $dV = -\vec{E} \cdot d\vec{r}$.
Given $\vec{E} = A(x \hat{i} + y \hat{j})$,we have $dV = -A(x dx + y dy)$.
Integrating both sides,we get $V = -A \int x dx - A \int y dy = -A \frac{x^2}{2} - A \frac{y^2}{2} + C$,where $C$ is the integration constant.
Substituting $A = 10 \ Vm^{-2}$,we get $V = -5(x^2 + y^2) + C$.
Given that the potential at $(10 \ m, 20 \ m)$ is zero,we have $0 = -5(10^2 + 20^2) + C$.
$0 = -5(100 + 400) + C \Rightarrow 0 = -5(500) + C \Rightarrow C = 2500 \ V$.
Thus,the potential function is $V(x, y) = -5(x^2 + y^2) + 2500$.
At the origin $(0, 0)$,the potential is $V(0, 0) = -5(0^2 + 0^2) + 2500 = 2500 \ V$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An infinite non-conducting sheet has a surface charge density of $7 \times 10^{-7} \text{ C m}^{-2}$ on one side. The distance between equipotential surfaces whose potentials differ by $19.8 \text{ V}$ will be (Take $\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} = 9 \times 10^9 \text{ SI units}$) (in $\text{ mm}$)
A
$2.0$
B
$0.25$
C
$1.0$
D
$0.5$

Solution

(D) The electric field $E$ produced by an infinite non-conducting sheet is given by $E = \frac{\sigma}{2 \varepsilon_0}$.
Given $\sigma = 7 \times 10^{-7} \text{ C m}^{-2}$ and $\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} = 9 \times 10^9 \text{ SI units}$.
We know that $\varepsilon_0 = \frac{1}{4 \pi \times 9 \times 10^9} \approx 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \text{ F m}^{-1}$.
The relation between electric field and potential difference $\Delta V$ for a distance $\Delta r$ is $|E| = \frac{\Delta V}{\Delta r}$.
Substituting the values:
$\frac{\sigma}{2 \varepsilon_0} = \frac{\Delta V}{\Delta r}$
$\Delta r = \frac{\Delta V \times 2 \varepsilon_0}{\sigma} = \frac{19.8 \times 2 \times 8.85 \times 10^{-12}}{7 \times 10^{-7}}$
$\Delta r = \frac{19.8 \times 17.7 \times 10^{-12}}{7 \times 10^{-7}} \approx 5 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m} = 0.5 \text{ mm}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Let $V_1$ be the potential at the center of a square of side $1 \ m$ when the charges at the $4$ corners are $2 \ C$ each. If the same charges are placed at the corners of a square of side $2 \ m$,then the potential at the center of this square is $V_2$. The value of $\frac{V_2}{V_1}$ is
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}}$
D
$\frac{1}{4 \sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(A) The electric potential $V$ at the center of a square of side $a$ with charges $q$ at each of the $4$ corners is given by $V = 4 \times \frac{Kq}{r}$,where $r$ is the distance from the center to any corner.
For a square of side $a$,the diagonal is $a\sqrt{2}$,so the distance $r$ from the center to a corner is $r = \frac{a\sqrt{2}}{2} = \frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}$.
For the first square,$a_1 = 1 \ m$,so $r_1 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \ m$. The potential is $V_1 = 4 \times \frac{K \times 2}{1/\sqrt{2}} = 8\sqrt{2}K$.
For the second square,$a_2 = 2 \ m$,so $r_2 = \frac{2}{\sqrt{2}} = \sqrt{2} \ m$. The potential is $V_2 = 4 \times \frac{K \times 2}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{8K}{\sqrt{2}} = 4\sqrt{2}K$.
Therefore,the ratio is $\frac{V_2}{V_1} = \frac{4\sqrt{2}K}{8\sqrt{2}K} = \frac{1}{2}$.
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169
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
In the figure,the value of $Q$ so that the electrostatic potential energy of the system becomes zero is
Question diagram
A
$\frac{q}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{-2 q}{2+\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\frac{2 q}{2-\sqrt{2}}$
D
$\sqrt{2} q$

Solution

(C) The electrostatic potential energy $U$ of a system of point charges is given by the sum of the potential energies of all pairs of charges: $U = \sum \frac{k q_i q_j}{r_{ij}}$.
For the given system with charges $-q$,$+q$,and $Q$ at the vertices of a right-angled triangle with sides $x, x$,and hypotenuse $\sqrt{x^2 + x^2} = \sqrt{2}x$,the total potential energy is:
$U = k \left[ \frac{(-q)(q)}{x} + \frac{(q)(Q)}{x} + \frac{(-q)(Q)}{\sqrt{2}x} \right]$
For the system to have zero potential energy,we set $U = 0$:
$0 = k \left[ -\frac{q^2}{x} + \frac{qQ}{x} - \frac{qQ}{\sqrt{2}x} \right]$
Dividing by $\frac{kq}{x}$ (assuming $q, x \neq 0$):
$0 = -q + Q - \frac{Q}{\sqrt{2}}$
$q = Q \left( 1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$
$q = Q \left( \frac{\sqrt{2} - 1}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$
$Q = \frac{\sqrt{2} q}{\sqrt{2} - 1}$
To match the options,multiply the numerator and denominator by $(\sqrt{2} + 1)$ or simplify differently:
$Q = \frac{\sqrt{2} q (\sqrt{2} + 1)}{(\sqrt{2} - 1)(\sqrt{2} + 1)} = \frac{(2 + \sqrt{2})q}{2 - 1} = (2 + \sqrt{2})q$
Alternatively,looking at option $C$: $\frac{2q}{2-\sqrt{2}} = \frac{2q(2+\sqrt{2})}{4-2} = \frac{2q(2+\sqrt{2})}{2} = (2+\sqrt{2})q$. Thus,option $C$ is correct.
170
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Which of the following is a fundamental force in nature?
A
Normal force
B
Frictional force
C
Spring force
D
Strong nuclear force

Solution

(D) There are four fundamental forces in nature: $1$. Gravitational force,$2$. Electromagnetic force,$3$. Weak nuclear force,and $4$. Strong nuclear force.
Normal force,frictional force,and spring force are derived forces that arise from electromagnetic interactions between atoms and molecules. Therefore,the strong nuclear force is the only fundamental force among the given options.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An isosceles triangular current-carrying loop is placed in a uniform magnetic field $\overrightarrow{B_{o}}$ directed perpendicular to the plane of the loop,as shown in the figure. The net magnetic force on the loop is:
Question diagram
A
$ILB_{o} \cos \theta$
B
$2ILB_{o} \cos \theta$
C
$0$
D
$ILB_{o} \sin \theta$

Solution

(C) The magnetic force on a current-carrying conductor of length $\vec{L}$ in a uniform magnetic field $\vec{B}$ is given by $\vec{F} = I(\vec{L} \times \vec{B})$.
For any closed current-carrying loop placed in a uniform magnetic field,the net magnetic force is always zero.
Mathematically,$\vec{F}_{net} = I \oint (d\vec{l} \times \vec{B}) = I (\oint d\vec{l}) \times \vec{B}$.
Since the loop is closed,the vector sum of all length elements $\oint d\vec{l} = 0$.
Therefore,$\vec{F}_{net} = 0$.
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172
PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ short magnetic needle is placed in a magnetic field $B \hat{i}$. The needle is oriented in the direction $(\sqrt{3} \hat{i} + \hat{j})$. The needle experiences a torque of $0.06 \ N-m$. If the same magnetic needle is placed in a magnetic field $2B \hat{j}$ and is oriented in the direction $(\hat{i} + \sqrt{3} \hat{j})$,the torque experienced by it is: (in $N-m$)
A
$0.12$
B
$0.84$
C
$0.10$
D
$0.03$

Solution

(A) The torque $\vec{\tau}$ on a magnetic dipole $\vec{M}$ in a magnetic field $\vec{B}$ is given by $\vec{\tau} = \vec{M} \times \vec{B}$.
Let the magnitude of the magnetic moment be $M$. The unit vector in the direction of the needle is $\hat{u} = \frac{\sqrt{3}\hat{i} + \hat{j}}{2}$. Thus,$\vec{M} = \frac{M}{2}(\sqrt{3}\hat{i} + \hat{j})$.
Given $\vec{B}_1 = B\hat{i}$,the torque is $\vec{\tau}_1 = \frac{M}{2}(\sqrt{3}\hat{i} + \hat{j}) \times B\hat{i} = \frac{MB}{2}(\sqrt{3}(\hat{i} \times \hat{i}) + (\hat{j} \times \hat{i})) = \frac{MB}{2}(0 - \hat{k}) = -\frac{MB}{2}\hat{k}$.
Given $|\vec{\tau}_1| = 0.06 \ N-m$,we have $\frac{MB}{2} = 0.06$,so $MB = 0.12 \ N-m$.
In the second case,the needle is oriented in the direction $(\hat{i} + \sqrt{3}\hat{j})$,so $\vec{M}_2 = \frac{M}{2}(\hat{i} + \sqrt{3}\hat{j})$. The magnetic field is $\vec{B}_2 = 2B\hat{j}$.
The torque is $\vec{\tau}_2 = \vec{M}_2 \times \vec{B}_2 = \frac{M}{2}(\hat{i} + \sqrt{3}\hat{j}) \times 2B\hat{j} = MB(\hat{i} \times \hat{j} + \sqrt{3}(\hat{j} \times \hat{j})) = MB(\hat{k} + 0) = MB\hat{k}$.
Thus,$|\vec{\tau}_2| = MB = 0.12 \ N-m$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Two short magnets of equal dipole moments $M$ are fastened perpendicularly at their centres. The magnitude of the magnetic field at a distance $d$ from the centre on the bisector of the right angle is ($\mu_0 =$ Permeability of free space).
A
$\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{2 \sqrt{2} M}{d^3}$
B
$\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{5 M}{d^3}$
C
$\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{2 M}{d^3}$
D
$\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{10 M}{d^3}$

Solution

(A) When two short magnets of equal dipole moments $M$ are fastened perpendicularly at their centres,their resultant dipole moment $M^{\prime}$ is given by the vector sum:
$M^{\prime} = \sqrt{M^2 + M^2 + 2 M M \cos 90^{\circ}} = M \sqrt{2}$
This resultant dipole moment $M^{\prime}$ acts along the bisector of the right angle.
The point at distance $d$ on the bisector lies on the axial line of this resultant dipole $M^{\prime}$.
The magnetic field $B$ on the axial position of a short magnetic dipole is given by:
$B = \frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{2 M^{\prime}}{d^3}$
Substituting $M^{\prime} = M \sqrt{2}$ into the formula:
$B = \frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{2 (M \sqrt{2})}{d^3} = \frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{2 \sqrt{2} M}{d^3}$
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174
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ toroid has a non-ferromagnetic core of inner radius $24 \ cm$ and outer radius $25 \ cm$,around which $4900$ turns of a wire are wound. If the current in the wire is $12 \ A$,the magnetic field inside the core of the toroid is: (in $mT$)
A
$56$
B
$54$
C
$42$
D
$48$

Solution

(D) The mean radius $r$ of the toroid is given by the average of the inner and outer radii:
$r = \frac{r_1 + r_2}{2} = \frac{24 \ cm + 25 \ cm}{2} = 24.5 \ cm = 24.5 \times 10^{-2} \ m$
Given number of turns $N = 4900$ and current $I = 12 \ A$.
The magnetic field $B$ inside the core of a toroid is given by the formula:
$B = \frac{\mu_0 N I}{2 \pi r}$
Substituting the values:
$B = \frac{(4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \ T \cdot m/A) \times 4900 \times 12}{2 \pi \times 24.5 \times 10^{-2} \ m}$
$B = \frac{2 \times 10^{-7} \times 4900 \times 12}{24.5 \times 10^{-2}}$
$B = \frac{2 \times 4900 \times 12}{24.5} \times 10^{-5}$
$B = \frac{117600}{24.5} \times 10^{-5} = 4800 \times 10^{-5} \ T = 48 \times 10^{-3} \ T = 48 \ mT$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ long current-carrying wire produces a magnetic field of $1 \ T$ at a distance of $r$. What will be the magnetic field at distances of $(a)$ $\frac{r}{2}$,$(b)$ $2r$,and $(c)$ $3r$?
A
$(a)$ $2 \ T, (b) \frac{1}{2} \ T, (c) \frac{1}{3} \ T$
B
$(a)$ $3 \ T, (b) \frac{1}{3} \ T, (c) \frac{1}{6} \ T$
C
$(a)$ $\frac{3}{2} \ T, (b) \frac{1}{4} \ T, (c) \frac{1}{8} \ T$
D
$(a)$ $\frac{5}{2} \ T, (b) \frac{1}{2} \ T, (c) \frac{1}{3} \ T$

Solution

(A) The magnetic field $B$ produced by a long straight current-carrying wire at a distance $r$ is given by the formula:
$B = \frac{\mu_0 i}{2 \pi r}$
From this expression,we can see that $B \propto \frac{1}{r}$.
Given that at distance $r$,$B = 1 \ T$.
$(a)$ At distance $\frac{r}{2}$:
$B_{\frac{r}{2}} = B \times \frac{r}{\frac{r}{2}} = 1 \times 2 = 2 \ T$.
$(b)$ At distance $2r$:
$B_{2r} = B \times \frac{r}{2r} = 1 \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{2} \ T$.
$(c)$ At distance $3r$:
$B_{3r} = B \times \frac{r}{3r} = 1 \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{3} \ T$.
Thus,the values are $2 \ T, \frac{1}{2} \ T, \text{ and } \frac{1}{3} \ T$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Two long parallel straight metal wires $A$ and $B$ carrying currents $12 \,A$ and $36 \,A$ respectively,in the same direction are separated by $50 \,cm$. The point relative to $A$,where the resultant magnetic induction between the two wires due to the currents is zero,will be (in $\,cm$)
A
$90$
B
$7.5$
C
$28$
D
$12.5$

Solution

(D) Let the point $P$ be at a distance $r$ from wire $A$ where the resultant magnetic field is zero.
Since the currents are in the same direction,the magnetic fields produced by the two wires at a point between them will be in opposite directions.
For the resultant magnetic field to be zero at point $P$,the magnitudes of the magnetic fields produced by wires $A$ and $B$ must be equal.
$B_A = B_B$
$\frac{\mu_0 i_1}{2 \pi r} = \frac{\mu_0 i_2}{2 \pi (d - r)}$
Where $i_1 = 12 \,A$,$i_2 = 36 \,A$,and $d = 50 \,cm = 0.5 \,m$.
$\frac{12}{r} = \frac{36}{0.5 - r}$
$\frac{1}{r} = \frac{3}{0.5 - r}$
$0.5 - r = 3r$
$4r = 0.5$
$r = \frac{0.5}{4} = 0.125 \,m = 12.5 \,cm$
Thus,the point is at a distance of $12.5 \,cm$ from wire $A$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Two infinitely long wires are placed at $(1 \text{ cm}, 1 \text{ cm})$ and $(1 \text{ cm}, -1 \text{ cm})$ with $1 \text{ A}$ current in each and in the same directions perpendicular to the $xy$-plane. Let the magnetic field due to these current-carrying wires at the origin be $B$. If $B_0$ is the magnitude of the field if only one of them was present,then $\frac{|B|}{B_0}$ is
A
$\sqrt{2}$
B
$1$
C
$1 / \sqrt{2}$
D
$1 / 2 \sqrt{2}$

Solution

(A) The wires are located at $A(1, 1)$ and $B(1, -1)$. The distance of each wire from the origin $O(0, 0)$ is $r = \sqrt{1^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{2} \text{ cm}$.
Since both wires carry current in the same direction (perpendicular to the $xy$-plane),the magnetic field vectors at the origin are perpendicular to the position vectors $OA$ and $OB$.
The angle of $OA$ with the $x$-axis is $45^\circ$ and $OB$ is $-45^\circ$. The magnetic field $B_A$ due to wire $A$ is perpendicular to $OA$ at $135^\circ$ to the $x$-axis,and $B_B$ due to wire $B$ is perpendicular to $OB$ at $45^\circ$ to the $x$-axis.
The angle between $B_A$ and $B_B$ is $90^\circ$.
The magnitude of the field due to one wire is $B_0 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2 \pi r}$.
The net magnetic field magnitude is $|B| = \sqrt{B_0^2 + B_0^2 + 2 B_0 B_0 \cos(90^\circ)} = \sqrt{2 B_0^2} = \sqrt{2} B_0$.
Therefore,$\frac{|B|}{B_0} = \sqrt{2}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An infinitely long wire carrying $1 \ A$ current in the $+z$ direction is placed at $(1 \ cm, 1 \ cm)$. Another wire carrying $1 \ A$ in the $+x$ direction is placed at $y=1 \ cm$. If the magnetic field due to this configuration at the origin is $B$. Let $B_0$ be the magnitude of the field if only the wire at $(1 \ cm, 1 \ cm)$ was present,then $\frac{B}{B_0}$ is
A
$\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}},-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}},-\sqrt{2}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2},-1\right)$
C
$(\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2},-\sqrt{2})$
D
$\left(\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}}, \frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}},-\frac{1}{2}\right)$

Solution

(A) The distance of wire $I$ from the origin is $d = \sqrt{1^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{2} \ cm = \sqrt{2} \times 10^{-2} \ m$.
The magnetic field due to wire $I$ at the origin is $B_1 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2 \pi d}$. Let $B_0 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2 \pi d}$.
Using the right-hand rule,the direction of $B_1$ is perpendicular to the position vector $(1, 1)$ and the current direction $(+z)$. The unit vector for the position is $\frac{\hat{i} + \hat{j}}{\sqrt{2}}$. The field direction is $\frac{\hat{i} + \hat{j}}{\sqrt{2}} \times \hat{k} = \frac{\hat{j} - \hat{i}}{\sqrt{2}}$. Thus,$\vec{B}_1 = B_0 \left( \frac{\hat{j} - \hat{i}}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$.
For wire $II$ at $y = 1 \ cm$ carrying current in $+x$ direction,the distance is $d_2 = 1 \ cm = 10^{-2} \ m$. The field magnitude is $B_2 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2 \pi d_2} = \sqrt{2} B_0$.
The direction of $B_2$ using the right-hand rule for current in $+x$ at $y=1$ is $-\hat{k}$. Thus,$\vec{B}_2 = -\sqrt{2} B_0 \hat{k}$.
The total field is $\vec{B} = \vec{B}_1 + \vec{B}_2 = B_0 \left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \hat{i} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \hat{j} - \sqrt{2} \hat{k} \right)$.
Therefore,$\frac{\vec{B}}{B_0} = \left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, -\sqrt{2} \right)$. Note: The provided options suggest a sign convention difference; based on standard vector analysis,the ratio is $\left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, -\sqrt{2} \right)$,which matches option $A$ in magnitude and components.
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179
PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
The magnetic field due to a current-carrying circular loop of radius $6 \text{ cm}$ at a point on the axis at a distance of $8 \text{ cm}$ from the centre is $27 \mu \text{T}$. The magnetic field at the centre of the current-carrying loop is: (in $\mu \text{T}$)
A
$75$
B
$125$
C
$150$
D
$250$

Solution

(B) The magnetic field due to a current-carrying coil of radius $R$ on its axis at a distance $x$ from its centre is given by:
$B_{\text{axis}} = \frac{\mu_0 N I R^2}{2(x^2 + R^2)^{3/2}}$
Given: $x = 8 \text{ cm} = 8 \times 10^{-2} \text{ m}$,$R = 6 \text{ cm} = 6 \times 10^{-2} \text{ m}$,and $B_{\text{axis}} = 27 \mu \text{T} = 27 \times 10^{-6} \text{ T}$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$27 \times 10^{-6} = \frac{\mu_0 N I (6 \times 10^{-2})^2}{2((8 \times 10^{-2})^2 + (6 \times 10^{-2})^2)^{3/2}}$
$27 \times 10^{-6} = \frac{\mu_0 N I (36 \times 10^{-4})}{2(64 \times 10^{-4} + 36 \times 10^{-4})^{3/2}}$
$27 \times 10^{-6} = \frac{\mu_0 N I (36 \times 10^{-4})}{2(100 \times 10^{-4})^{3/2}} = \frac{\mu_0 N I (36 \times 10^{-4})}{2(10^{-2})^{3/2}}$
$27 \times 10^{-6} = \frac{\mu_0 N I (36 \times 10^{-4})}{2 \times 10^{-3}}$
$\mu_0 N I = \frac{27 \times 10^{-6} \times 2 \times 10^{-3}}{36 \times 10^{-4}} = \frac{54 \times 10^{-9}}{36 \times 10^{-4}} = 1.5 \times 10^{-5} \text{ T} \cdot \text{m}$.
Now,the magnetic field at the centre is $B_{\text{centre}} = \frac{\mu_0 N I}{2R}$.
$B_{\text{centre}} = \frac{1.5 \times 10^{-5}}{2 \times 6 \times 10^{-2}} = \frac{1.5 \times 10^{-5}}{12 \times 10^{-2}} = 0.125 \times 10^{-3} \text{ T} = 125 \mu \text{T}$.
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180
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Two long wires carrying currents of $8 \,A$ and $6 \,A$ are placed along the $x$-axis and $y$-axis respectively. Find the magnitude of the magnetic field at the point $P(2, 4)$. (Take $\mu_{0} = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \,T \cdot m/A$)
A
$1 \times 10^{-6} \,T$
B
$2 \times 10^{-6} \,T$
C
$1 \times 10^{-7} \,T$
D
$2 \times 10^{-7} \,T$

Solution

(D) The magnetic field due to a long straight wire is given by $B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r}$.
For the wire along the $x$-axis carrying current $I_1 = 8 \,A$, the point $P(2, 4)$ is at a perpendicular distance $r_1 = 4$ units. Using the right-hand rule, the magnetic field $B_1$ at $P$ is directed into the plane $(\otimes)$.
$B_1 = \frac{\mu_0 I_1}{2\pi r_1} = \frac{(4\pi \times 10^{-7}) \times 8}{2\pi \times 4} = 4 \times 10^{-7} \,T$ (into the plane).
For the wire along the $y$-axis carrying current $I_2 = 6 \,A$, the point $P(2, 4)$ is at a perpendicular distance $r_2 = 2$ units. Using the right-hand rule, the magnetic field $B_2$ at $P$ is directed out of the plane $(\odot)$.
$B_2 = \frac{\mu_0 I_2}{2\pi r_2} = \frac{(4\pi \times 10^{-7}) \times 6}{2\pi \times 2} = 6 \times 10^{-7} \,T$ (out of the plane).
The net magnetic field $B_{net} = |B_2 - B_1| = |6 \times 10^{-7} - 4 \times 10^{-7}| = 2 \times 10^{-7} \,T$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ closely wound solenoid of length $1 \,m$ has $5$ layers of $500$ turns each. If the magnitude of the magnetic field inside the solenoid near its centre is $4.4 \,mT$, the current carried is: (in $\,A$)
A
$1.4$
B
$1.5$
C
$1.6$
D
$1.8$

Solution

(A) The magnetic field $B$ inside a long solenoid is given by the formula $B = \mu_0 n I$, where $n$ is the number of turns per unit length.
Given:
Length $L = 1 \,m$
Number of layers $= 5$
Turns per layer $= 500$
Total number of turns $N = 5 \times 500 = 2500$
Number of turns per unit length $n = N / L = 2500 / 1 = 2500 \,m^{-1}$
Magnetic field $B = 4.4 \,mT = 4.4 \times 10^{-3} \,T$
Permeability of free space $\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \,T \cdot m/A$
Substituting the values into the formula:
$4.4 \times 10^{-3} = (4\pi \times 10^{-7}) \times 2500 \times I$
$4.4 \times 10^{-3} = (4 \times 3.14159 \times 10^{-7}) \times 2500 \times I$
$4.4 \times 10^{-3} = 3.14159 \times 10^{-3} \times I$
$I = 4.4 / 3.14159 \approx 1.4 \,A$
Therefore, the current carried is $1.4 \,A$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ long wire lies along the $X$-axis and carries a current of $40 \, A$ in the positive $x$-direction. $A$ second long wire is perpendicular to the $xy$-plane, passes through the point $(3.0 \, m) \hat{j}$, and carries a current along the positive $z$-direction. If the magnitude of the resultant magnetic field at the point $(2.0 \, m) \hat{j}$ is $R=5 \times 10^{-6} \, T$, then the current in the second wire is (Permeability of free space, $\mu_0=4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \, T \cdot m/A$) (in $A$)
A
$30$
B
$15$
C
$25$
D
$7.5$

Solution

(B) The magnetic field due to a long straight wire at a distance $d$ is given by $B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2 \pi d}$.
At point $P(0, 2, 0) \, m$:
$1$. Magnetic field due to wire $A$ (along $X$-axis, $I_1 = 40 \, A$): The distance from the wire to point $P$ is $d_1 = 2 \, m$. The direction of the field is given by the right-hand rule, which is in the $+z$-direction $(\hat{k})$.
$B_1 = \frac{\mu_0 (40)}{2 \pi (2)} = \frac{20 \mu_0}{\pi} \, T$.
$2$. Magnetic field due to wire $B$ (passing through $(0, 3, 0) \, m$, parallel to $Z$-axis, current $I_2$): The distance from the wire to point $P$ is $d_2 = |3 - 2| = 1 \, m$. The direction of the field is in the $+x$-direction $(\hat{i})$.
$B_2 = \frac{\mu_0 I_2}{2 \pi (1)} = \frac{\mu_0 I_2}{2 \pi} \, T$.
Since $B_1$ and $B_2$ are perpendicular, the resultant magnetic field $R$ is $R = \sqrt{B_1^2 + B_2^2}$.
Given $R = 5 \times 10^{-6} \, T$ and $\frac{\mu_0}{2 \pi} = 2 \times 10^{-7} \, T \cdot m/A$:
$R = \frac{\mu_0}{2 \pi} \sqrt{20^2 + I_2^2} = 2 \times 10^{-7} \sqrt{400 + I_2^2} = 5 \times 10^{-6}$.
$\sqrt{400 + I_2^2} = \frac{5 \times 10^{-6}}{2 \times 10^{-7}} = 25$.
$400 + I_2^2 = 625$.
$I_2^2 = 225 \Rightarrow I_2 = 15 \, A$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
The magnitude of the magnetic field at $O$ due to a current-carrying loop as shown in the figure is, where $O$ is the center of two circular portions with radii $1 \, cm$ and $2 \, cm$ respectively. (Take the value of current $I = \frac{1.2}{\pi} \, A$)
Question diagram
A
$10 \, nT$
B
$0.1 \, nT$
C
$100 \, \mu T$
D
$1 \, \mu T$

Solution

(D) The straight wire segments $ab$ and $cd$ do not produce any magnetic field at point $O$ because the point $O$ lies on the axis of these wires.
For the arc $bc$ (radius $R_1 = 2 \, cm = 2 \times 10^{-2} \, m$), the magnetic field $B_1$ at $O$ is directed inward $(\otimes)$ and is given by:
$B_1 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4 \pi R_1} \theta = \frac{10^{-7} \times I \times \theta}{R_1}$
$B_1 = \frac{10^{-7} \times (1.2 / \pi) \times (30^\circ \times \pi / 180^\circ)}{2 \times 10^{-2}} = \frac{10^{-7} \times 1.2 \times (1/6)}{2 \times 10^{-2}} = 10^{-6} \, T = 1000 \, nT$ (inward).
For the arc $ad$ (radius $R_2 = 1 \, cm = 1 \times 10^{-2} \, m$), the magnetic field $B_2$ at $O$ is directed outward $(\odot)$ and is given by:
$B_2 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4 \pi R_2} \theta = \frac{10^{-7} \times (1.2 / \pi) \times (30^\circ \times \pi / 180^\circ)}{1 \times 10^{-2}} = \frac{10^{-7} \times 1.2 \times (1/6)}{1 \times 10^{-2}} = 2 \times 10^{-6} \, T = 2000 \, nT$ (outward).
The net magnetic field at $O$ is $B_{net} = B_2 - B_1 = 2000 \, nT - 1000 \, nT = 1000 \, nT = 1 \, \mu T$.
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184
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ steel wire of length $l$ and magnetic moment $M$ is bent into a semicircular arc of radius $R$. The new magnetic moment is
A
$M$
B
$\frac{2 R M}{\pi l}$
C
$\frac{2 M}{\pi}$
D
$\frac{2 \pi R M}{l}$

Solution

(C) The magnetic moment of a straight wire of length $l$ and pole strength $m$ is given by $M = m \times l$.
When the wire is bent into a semicircular arc of radius $R$,the length of the wire corresponds to the circumference of the semicircle: $l = \pi R$.
Therefore,the radius of the arc is $R = \frac{l}{\pi}$.
The new magnetic moment $M'$ is the product of the pole strength $m$ and the straight-line distance between the two ends (the diameter of the semicircle).
The diameter is $d = 2R = \frac{2l}{\pi}$.
Thus,$M' = m \times d = m \times \frac{2l}{\pi}$.
Since $M = ml$,we substitute $ml$ with $M$ to get $M' = \frac{2}{\pi} M$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Two electrons,$e_1$ and $e_2$ of mass $m$ and charge $q$ are injected into the perpendicular direction of the magnetic field $B$ such that the kinetic energy of $e_1$ is double than that of $e_2$. The relation of their frequencies of rotation,$f_1$ and $f_2$ is
A
$f_1=f_2$
B
$f_1=2 f_2$
C
$2 f_1=f_2$
D
$4 f_1=f_2$

Solution

(A) When a charged particle moves perpendicular to a magnetic field,it follows a circular path.
The magnetic Lorentz force provides the necessary centripetal force: $q v B = \frac{m v^2}{r}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{v}{r} = \frac{q B}{m}$.
Since the angular frequency $\omega = \frac{v}{r}$,we have $\omega = \frac{q B}{m}$.
The frequency of rotation $f$ is given by $f = \frac{\omega}{2 \pi} = \frac{q B}{2 \pi m}$.
As the frequency $f$ depends only on the charge $q$,magnetic field $B$,and mass $m$,it is independent of the velocity or kinetic energy of the particle.
Therefore,for both electrons $e_1$ and $e_2$,the frequencies are equal,i.e.,$f_1 = f_2$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Two infinitely long wires each carrying the same current $i$ and pointing in $+y$ direction are placed in the $xy$ plane,at $x=-2 \ cm$ and $x=1 \ cm$. An electron is fired with speed $U$ from the origin making an angle of $+45^{\circ}$ from the $x$-axis. The force on the electron at the instant it is fired is [$B_0$ is the magnitude of the field at the origin due to the wire at $x=1 \ cm$ alone].
A
$\frac{-e U B_0}{2 \sqrt{2}}(\hat{i}-\hat{j})$
B
$\frac{-e U B_0}{2}(\hat{i}-\hat{j})$
C
$\frac{-e U B_0}{\sqrt{2}}(\hat{i}-\hat{j})$
D
$-e U B_0(\hat{i}-\hat{j})$

Solution

(A) The magnetic field at the origin due to the wire at $x=1 \ cm$ is $B_0 = \frac{\mu_0 i}{2 \pi (0.01)}$ in the $+z$ direction (using the right-hand rule,$\hat{k}$).
The magnetic field at the origin due to the wire at $x=-2 \ cm$ is $B' = \frac{\mu_0 i}{2 \pi (0.02)}$ in the $-z$ direction $(-\hat{k})$.
The net magnetic field at the origin is $\vec{B}_{net} = B_0 \hat{k} - \frac{B_0}{2} \hat{k} = \frac{B_0}{2} \hat{k}$.
The velocity of the electron is $\vec{v} = U \cos(45^{\circ}) \hat{i} + U \sin(45^{\circ}) \hat{j} = \frac{U}{\sqrt{2}} \hat{i} + \frac{U}{\sqrt{2}} \hat{j}$.
The force on the electron is $\vec{F} = q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B}) = (-e) \left( \frac{U}{\sqrt{2}} \hat{i} + \frac{U}{\sqrt{2}} \hat{j} \right) \times \left( \frac{B_0}{2} \hat{k} \right)$.
Calculating the cross product: $\hat{i} \times \hat{k} = -\hat{j}$ and $\hat{j} \times \hat{k} = \hat{i}$.
$\vec{F} = -e \left( \frac{U B_0}{2 \sqrt{2}} (-\hat{j}) + \frac{U B_0}{2 \sqrt{2}} (\hat{i}) \right) = \frac{-e U B_0}{2 \sqrt{2}} (\hat{i} - \hat{j})$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
An electron having kinetic energy of $100 eV$ circulates in a path of radius $10 cm$ in a magnetic field. The magnitude of magnetic field $|B|$ is approximately [Mass of electron $= 0.5 MeV/c^2$,where $c$ is the velocity of light].
A
$3.3 \times 10^{-4} T$
B
$2.6 \times 10^{-4} T$
C
$1.70 \times 10^{-4} T$
D
$4.3 \times 10^{-4} T$

Solution

(A) The kinetic energy of the electron is $K = 100 eV = 100 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} J = 1.6 \times 10^{-17} J$.
The radius of the circular path is $r = 10 cm = 0.1 m$.
The mass of the electron is $m = 0.5 MeV/c^2 = \frac{0.5 \times 10^6 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} J}{(3 \times 10^8 m/s)^2} \approx 8.89 \times 10^{-31} kg$.
The radius of the circular path of a charged particle in a magnetic field is given by $r = \frac{mv}{qB} = \frac{\sqrt{2mK}}{qB}$.
Rearranging for $B$,we get $B = \frac{\sqrt{2mK}}{rq}$.
Substituting the values: $B = \frac{\sqrt{2 \times 8.89 \times 10^{-31} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-17}}}{0.1 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}}$.
$B = \frac{\sqrt{28.448 \times 10^{-48}}}{1.6 \times 10^{-20}} = \frac{5.33 \times 10^{-24}}{1.6 \times 10^{-20}} \approx 3.33 \times 10^{-4} T$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ charged particle is moving in a uniform magnetic field. It penetrates a layer of lead and thereby loses half of its kinetic energy. What happens to the radius of curvature of its path?
A
No change
B
Reduced by $\frac{1}{2}$ times of its initial value
C
Reduced to $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ times of its initial value
D
Reduced to $\frac{1}{4}$ times of its initial value

Solution

(C) The radius of curvature $r$ of a charged particle moving in a uniform magnetic field $B$ is given by the formula:
$r = \frac{mv}{qB} = \frac{\sqrt{2m(K.E.)}}{qB}$
Since $m$,$q$,and $B$ are constant,we have $r \propto \sqrt{K.E.}$.
Let the initial kinetic energy be $K_1$ and the final kinetic energy be $K_2 = \frac{K_1}{2}$.
The ratio of the radii is given by:
$\frac{r_2}{r_1} = \sqrt{\frac{K_2}{K_1}} = \sqrt{\frac{K_1/2}{K_1}} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Therefore,the radius of curvature is reduced to $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ times its initial value.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ particle of mass $1 \times 10^{-27} \ kg$ and charge $1 \times 10^{-16} \ C$ enters a uniform magnetic field within a solenoid at a speed of $1000 \ m/s$. The velocity vector makes an angle of $60^{\circ}$ with the axis of the solenoid. The solenoid has $5000$ turns along its length $L$ and carries a current of $5 \ A$. The number of revolutions the particle makes along the helical path within the solenoid by the time it emerges from the solenoid's opposite end is:
A
$5 \times 10^5$
B
$1 \times 10^6$
C
$\pi \times 10^5$
D
$3 \times 10^6$

Solution

(B) Given: mass $m = 1 \times 10^{-27} \ kg$,charge $q = 1 \times 10^{-16} \ C$,speed $v = 1000 \ m/s$,angle $\theta = 60^{\circ}$,number of turns $N = 5000$,current $I = 5 \ A$.
The velocity components are:
$v_{\parallel} = v \cos 60^{\circ} = 1000 \times 0.5 = 500 \ m/s$ (along the axis)
$v_{\perp} = v \sin 60^{\circ} = 1000 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = 500\sqrt{3} \ m/s$ (perpendicular to the axis)
The magnetic field inside the solenoid is $B = \mu_0 n I = \mu_0 (N/L) I$.
The time taken to travel the length $L$ of the solenoid is $t = \frac{L}{v_{\parallel}} = \frac{L}{500}$.
The time period of one revolution in the magnetic field is $T = \frac{2\pi m}{qB}$.
The number of revolutions $n'$ is given by $n' = \frac{t}{T} = \frac{L/v_{\parallel}}{2\pi m / qB} = \frac{L \cdot q \cdot B}{v_{\parallel} \cdot 2\pi m}$.
Substituting $B = \frac{\mu_0 N I}{L}$:
$n' = \frac{L \cdot q \cdot (\mu_0 N I / L)}{v_{\parallel} \cdot 2\pi m} = \frac{q \mu_0 N I}{v_{\parallel} \cdot 2\pi m}$.
Plugging in the values:
$n' = \frac{10^{-16} \times (4\pi \times 10^{-7}) \times 5000 \times 5}{500 \times 2\pi \times 10^{-27}}$
$n' = \frac{10^{-16} \times 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \times 25000}{1000\pi \times 10^{-27}}$
$n' = \frac{10^{-16} \times 10^{-7} \times 10^5}{10^{-27} \times 10^2} = \frac{10^{-18}}{10^{-25}} = 10^7 / 10 = 10^6$.
Thus,the number of revolutions is $1 \times 10^6$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ particle of charge $1.0 \times 10^{-16} \ C$ moves through a uniform magnetic field $B=B_0(\hat{i}+4 \hat{j}) \ T$. The particle velocity at some instant is $v=(2 \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}) \ ms^{-1}$ and the magnetic force acting on it is $3 \times 10^{-16} \hat{k} \ N$. The magnitude of $B_0$ is (in $T$)
A
$1.0$
B
$2.5$
C
$0.5$
D
$0.75$

Solution

(D) The magnetic force on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field is given by the Lorentz force formula: $F = q(v \times B)$.
Given:
$q = 1.0 \times 10^{-16} \ C$
$v = (2 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j}) \ ms^{-1}$
$B = B_0(\hat{i} + 4 \hat{j}) \ T$
$F = 3 \times 10^{-16} \hat{k} \ N$
Substituting these values into the formula:
$3 \times 10^{-16} \hat{k} = 1.0 \times 10^{-16} \times [(2 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j}) \times B_0(\hat{i} + 4 \hat{j})]$
$3 \hat{k} = B_0 \times [2 \hat{i} \times \hat{i} + 8 \hat{i} \times \hat{j} + 4 \hat{j} \times \hat{i} + 16 \hat{j} \times \hat{j}]$
Using cross product rules $(\hat{i} \times \hat{i} = 0, \hat{j} \times \hat{j} = 0, \hat{i} \times \hat{j} = \hat{k}, \hat{j} \times \hat{i} = -\hat{k})$:
$3 \hat{k} = B_0 \times [0 + 8 \hat{k} - 4 \hat{k} + 0]$
$3 \hat{k} = B_0 \times (4 \hat{k})$
$4 B_0 = 3$
$B_0 = \frac{3}{4} = 0.75 \ T$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ compass needle oscillates $20$ times per minute at a place where the dip is $45^{\circ}$ and the magnetic field is $B_1$. The same needle oscillates $30$ times per minute at a place where the dip is $30^{\circ}$ and magnetic field is $B_2$. Then $B_1: B_2$ is
A
$9 \sqrt{3}: 4 \sqrt{2}$
B
$4 \sqrt{2}: 9 \sqrt{3}$
C
$3 \sqrt{3}: 2 \sqrt{2}$
D
$2 \sqrt{2}: 3 \sqrt{3}$

Solution

(D) The frequency of oscillation of a magnetic needle in the Earth's magnetic field is given by $f = \frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{\mu B_H}{I}}$,where $B_H = B \cos \theta$ is the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field,$\mu$ is the magnetic moment,and $I$ is the moment of inertia.
Since the same needle is used,$\mu$ and $I$ are constant. Thus,$f \propto \sqrt{B \cos \theta}$.
Given $f_1 = 20$ oscillations/min at $\theta_1 = 45^{\circ}$ and $f_2 = 30$ oscillations/min at $\theta_2 = 30^{\circ}$.
Taking the ratio: $\frac{f_1}{f_2} = \sqrt{\frac{B_1 \cos 45^{\circ}}{B_2 \cos 30^{\circ}}} \Rightarrow \frac{20}{30} = \sqrt{\frac{B_1 (1/\sqrt{2})}{B_2 (\sqrt{3}/2)}}$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{4}{9} = \frac{B_1}{B_2} \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{B_1}{B_2} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Therefore,$\frac{B_1}{B_2} = \frac{4}{9} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{2 \times 2 \times \sqrt{3}}{3 \times 3 \times \sqrt{2}} = \frac{2 \sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{3}}{3 \sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{2}} = \frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{3 \sqrt{3}}$.
Thus,$B_1: B_2 = 2 \sqrt{2}: 3 \sqrt{3}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ magnetic needle free to rotate in a vertical plane parallel to the magnetic meridian has its north tip pointing down at $30^{\circ}$ with the horizontal. The horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field at the place is $0.3 \ G$. Then the magnitude of the earth's magnetic field at the location is
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{5} \ G$
B
$\sqrt{3} \ G$
C
$\frac{20}{\sqrt{3}} \ G$
D
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \ G$

Solution

(A) The angle of dip $\delta$ is the angle that the total magnetic field of the earth makes with the horizontal direction. Here,$\delta = 30^{\circ}$.
Given,the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field is $B_H = 0.3 \ G$.
The relationship between the total magnetic field $B$,the horizontal component $B_H$,and the angle of dip $\delta$ is given by $B_H = B \cos \delta$.
Substituting the given values: $0.3 = B \cos 30^{\circ}$.
Since $\cos 30^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$,we have $0.3 = B \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Solving for $B$: $B = \frac{0.3 \times 2}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{0.6}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{0.6 \times \sqrt{3}}{3} = 0.2 \sqrt{3} \ G$.
Alternatively,$B = \frac{0.6}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{6}{10 \sqrt{3}} = \frac{3}{5 \sqrt{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{5} \ G$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ vibration magnetometer is used at two different places $A$ and $B$ on the earth. The time period of a magnet suspended freely in the magnetometer at $A$ is twice that at $B$. If the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field at $B$ is $32 \times 10^{-6} \,T$, then its value at $A$ is
A
$H_{A}=8 \times 10^{-6} \,T$
B
$H_{A}=32 \times 10^{-6} \,T$
C
$H_{A}=4 \times 10^{-6} \,T$
D
$H_{A}=16 \times 10^{-6} \,T$

Solution

(A) The time period of a vibration magnetometer is given by $T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{I}{MB_{H}}}$, where $I$ is the moment of inertia, $M$ is the magnetic moment, and $B_{H}$ is the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field.
From the formula, we see that $T \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{B_{H}}}$.
Given that $T_{A} = 2T_{B}$, we can write the ratio as $\frac{T_{A}}{T_{B}} = 2$.
Using the proportionality, $\frac{T_{A}}{T_{B}} = \sqrt{\frac{B_{HB}}{B_{HA}}}$.
Substituting the values, $2 = \sqrt{\frac{32 \times 10^{-6}}{B_{HA}}}$.
Squaring both sides, $4 = \frac{32 \times 10^{-6}}{B_{HA}}$.
Therefore, $B_{HA} = \frac{32 \times 10^{-6}}{4} = 8 \times 10^{-6} \,T$.
194
PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
Two identical thin bar magnets each of length $l$ and pole strength $m$ are placed at right angles to each other with the north pole of one touching the south pole of the other. The magnetic moment of the system is:
A
$ml$
B
$2 ml$
C
$\sqrt{2} ml$
D
$ml / 2$

Solution

(C) Each magnet has a magnetic moment vector $\vec{M_1}$ and $\vec{M_2}$ with magnitude $M = ml$.
Since the magnets are placed at right angles to each other,the angle between their magnetic moment vectors is $90^{\circ}$.
The resultant magnetic moment of the system is given by the vector sum $\vec{M_{net}} = \vec{M_1} + \vec{M_2}$.
The magnitude of the resultant magnetic moment is $M_{net} = \sqrt{M_1^2 + M_2^2 + 2M_1M_2 \cos(90^{\circ})}$.
Since $\cos(90^{\circ}) = 0$,we have $M_{net} = \sqrt{M^2 + M^2} = \sqrt{2M^2} = \sqrt{2}M$.
Substituting $M = ml$,we get $M_{net} = \sqrt{2} ml$.
195
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ short bar magnet placed with its axis at $45^{\circ}$ with a uniform external magnetic field of $28.3 \times 10^{-3} \,T$ experiences a torque of magnitude equal to $3.6 \times 10^{-5} \,J$. The magnitude of the magnetic moment of the magnet is nearly:
A
$1.8 \times 10^{-3} \,J \,T^{-1}$
B
$1.2 \times 10^{-3} \,J \,T^{-1}$
C
$2.4 \times 10^{-3} \,J \,T^{-1}$
D
$1.6 \times 10^{-3} \,J \,T^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The torque $\tau$ experienced by a magnetic dipole in a uniform magnetic field $B$ is given by the formula: $\tau = MB \sin \theta$.
Given:
Torque $\tau = 3.6 \times 10^{-5} \,J$
Magnetic field $B = 28.3 \times 10^{-3} \,T$
Angle $\theta = 45^{\circ}$
Rearranging the formula to solve for the magnetic moment $M$:
$M = \frac{\tau}{B \sin \theta}$
Substituting the values:
$M = \frac{3.6 \times 10^{-5}}{28.3 \times 10^{-3} \times \sin 45^{\circ}}$
Since $\sin 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \approx 0.707$:
$M = \frac{3.6 \times 10^{-5}}{28.3 \times 10^{-3} \times 0.707} \approx \frac{3.6 \times 10^{-5}}{20.008 \times 10^{-3}} \approx 0.1799 \times 10^{-2} \approx 1.8 \times 10^{-3} \,J \,T^{-1}$.
196
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ short bar magnet placed in a horizontal plane has its axis aligned along the north-south direction. Null points are found on the axis of the magnet at $20 \ cm$ from the centre of the magnet. The Earth's magnetic field at the place is $B$ and the angle of dip is $0^{\circ}$. If the total magnetic field on the normal bisector of the magnet at $20 \ cm$ from the centre of the magnet is $0.6 \ G$,then the magnitude of $B$ is: (in $G$)
A
$0.2$
B
$0.4$
C
$1.2$
D
$0.3$

Solution

(B) At the null point on the axis,the magnetic field of the bar magnet $(B_{axis})$ is equal and opposite to the Earth's horizontal magnetic field $(B)$.
$B_{axis} = \frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{2M}{d^3} = B$
On the equatorial line (normal bisector) at the same distance $d$,the magnetic field of the bar magnet $(B_{eq})$ is given by:
$B_{eq} = \frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{M}{d^3} = \frac{B_{axis}}{2} = \frac{B}{2}$
Since the angle of dip is $0^{\circ}$,the Earth's magnetic field is entirely horizontal. On the equatorial line,the magnetic field of the magnet is in the same direction as the Earth's magnetic field.
Therefore,the total magnetic field $(B_{total})$ at this point is:
$B_{total} = B_{eq} + B = \frac{B}{2} + B = \frac{3B}{2}$
Given that $B_{total} = 0.6 \ G$,we have:
$0.6 = \frac{3B}{2}$
$B = \frac{0.6 \times 2}{3} = 0.4 \ G$
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PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
$A$ short bar magnet produces a magnetic field of $6.4 \times 10^{-5} \,T$ at a distance of $20 \,cm$ from the centre of the magnet on the normal bisector of the magnet. The magnetic field produced by this magnet at a distance of $40 \,cm$ from the centre of the magnet on the axis,is
A
$4.8 \times 10^{-5} \,T$
B
$3.2 \times 10^{-5} \,T$
C
$1.6 \times 10^{-5} \,T$
D
$6.4 \times 10^{-5} \,T$

Solution

(C) The magnetic field produced by a short bar magnet on its axis $(B_{\text{axis}})$ and on its equatorial line $(B_{\text{equator}})$ at a distance $r$ from the centre is given by:
$B_{\text{axis}} = \frac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \cdot \frac{2M}{r^3}$
$B_{\text{equator}} = \frac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \cdot \frac{M}{r^3}$
Thus,$B_{\text{axis}} = 2 \times B_{\text{equator}}$ for the same distance $r$.
Given:
$B_{\text{equator}} = 6.4 \times 10^{-5} \,T$ at $r_2 = 20 \,cm = 0.2 \,m$
We need to find $B_{\text{axis}}$ at $r_1 = 40 \,cm = 0.4 \,m$.
Using the general formula $B \propto \frac{1}{r^3}$:
$\frac{B_{\text{axis}}(r_1)}{B_{\text{equator}}(r_2)} = \frac{\frac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \cdot \frac{2M}{r_1^3}}{\frac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \cdot \frac{M}{r_2^3}} = 2 \times \left(\frac{r_2}{r_1}\right)^3$
$B_{\text{axis}} = 2 \times B_{\text{equator}} \times \left(\frac{20}{40}\right)^3$
$B_{\text{axis}} = 2 \times (6.4 \times 10^{-5}) \times \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^3$
$B_{\text{axis}} = 2 \times (6.4 \times 10^{-5}) \times \frac{1}{8}$
$B_{\text{axis}} = \frac{6.4 \times 10^{-5}}{4} = 1.6 \times 10^{-5} \,T$
Solution diagram
198
PhysicsEasyMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
If a bar magnet is cut along the dotted line as shown in the figure and the two pieces are held separated by a small distance as they are,then
Question diagram
A
They repel each other.
B
They attract each other.
C
They do not experience any force on each other.
D
Will repel or attract depending on the location of cut.

Solution

(B) When a bar magnet is cut perpendicular to its length,each piece becomes a new,smaller bar magnet.
Specifically,the cut creates a new South pole $(S)$ on the left piece and a new North pole $(N)$ on the right piece at the point of the cut.
As shown in the figure,the left piece will have its original North pole $(N)$ on the left and a new South pole $(S)$ on the right.
The right piece will have a new North pole $(N)$ on the left and its original South pole $(S)$ on the right.
When these two pieces are held close to each other,the new South pole $(S)$ of the left piece faces the new North pole $(N)$ of the right piece.
Since opposite magnetic poles attract each other,the two pieces will attract each other.
Solution diagram
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PhysicsMediumMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
The graph of $\ln \left(\frac{R}{R_0}\right)$ versus $\ln A$ is,where $R$ is the radius of a nucleus,$A$ is its mass number,and $R_0$ is a constant.
A
$A$ straight line
B
$A$ circle of radius $R$
C
$A$ parabola
D
An ellipse

Solution

(A) The relationship between the radius $R$ of a nucleus and its mass number $A$ is given by the formula:
$R = R_0 A^{1/3} \dots(1)$
Taking the natural logarithm on both sides:
$\ln(R) = \ln(R_0 A^{1/3}) = \ln(R_0) + \frac{1}{3} \ln(A)$
Rearranging the terms to isolate the ratio:
$\ln(R) - \ln(R_0) = \frac{1}{3} \ln(A)$
$\ln \left(\frac{R}{R_0}\right) = \frac{1}{3} \ln(A)$
This equation is of the form $y = mx$,where $y = \ln \left(\frac{R}{R_0}\right)$,$x = \ln(A)$,and the slope $m = \frac{1}{3}$.
Since this represents a linear equation passing through the origin,the graph is a straight line.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQAP EAMCET · 2022
The radius of an atomic nucleus of mass number $64$ is $4.8 \text{ fermi}$. Then the mass number of another atomic nucleus of radius $6 \text{ fermi}$ is
A
$64$
B
$81$
C
$100$
D
$125$

Solution

(D) The radius $R$ of an atomic nucleus is related to its mass number $A$ by the formula $R = R_0 A^{1/3}$,where $R_0$ is a constant.
This implies that $R \propto A^{1/3}$ or $A \propto R^3$.
Given for the first nucleus: $A_1 = 64$ and $R_1 = 4.8 \text{ fermi}$.
For the second nucleus: $R_2 = 6 \text{ fermi}$ and we need to find $A_2$.
Using the ratio: $\frac{A_2}{A_1} = \left(\frac{R_2}{R_1}\right)^3$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{A_2}{64} = \left(\frac{6}{4.8}\right)^3$.
Simplifying the fraction: $\frac{6}{4.8} = \frac{60}{48} = \frac{5}{4} = 1.25$.
Therefore,$A_2 = 64 \times (1.25)^3 = 64 \times \frac{125}{64} = 125$.

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