MHT CET 2020 Physics Question Paper with Answer and Solution

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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
Two bodies have their moments of inertia $I$ and $2I$ respectively about their axis of rotation. If their kinetic energies of rotation are equal,their angular momentum will be in the ratio
A
$1:2$
B
$\sqrt{2}:1$
C
$2:1$
D
$1:\sqrt{2}$

Solution

(D) The rotational kinetic energy $(KE)$ is related to the angular momentum $(L)$ and moment of inertia $(I)$ by the formula: $KE = \frac{L^2}{2I}$.
Given that the rotational kinetic energies are equal $(KE_1 = KE_2)$,we have:
$\frac{L_1^2}{2I_1} = \frac{L_2^2}{2I_2}$
Substituting the given values $I_1 = I$ and $I_2 = 2I$:
$\frac{L_1^2}{2I} = \frac{L_2^2}{2(2I)}$
$\frac{L_1^2}{I} = \frac{L_2^2}{2I}$
$\frac{L_1^2}{L_2^2} = \frac{I}{2I} = \frac{1}{2}$
Taking the square root on both sides:
$\frac{L_1}{L_2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
Thus,the ratio of their angular momenta is $1:\sqrt{2}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ mass $M$,attached to a horizontal spring,executes $S.H.M.$ with amplitude $A_1$. When the mass $M$ passes through its mean position,a smaller mass $m$ is placed over it and both of them move together with amplitude $A_2$. The ratio of $\frac{A_1}{A_2}$ is
A
$\frac{M}{M + m}$
B
$\frac{M + m}{M}$
C
$\left( \frac{M}{M + m} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}$
D
$\left( \frac{M + m}{M} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}$

Solution

(D) At the mean position,the potential energy is zero and the kinetic energy is maximum. Since no external horizontal force acts on the system during the placement of mass $m$,linear momentum is conserved.
Let $v_1$ be the velocity of mass $M$ at the mean position,and $v_2$ be the velocity of the combined mass $(M+m)$ immediately after placing $m$.
Conservation of momentum: $M v_1 = (M + m) v_2$.
The maximum velocity in $S.H.M.$ is given by $v_{max} = A \omega = A \sqrt{\frac{k}{m_{eff}}}$.
For the first case: $v_1 = A_1 \sqrt{\frac{k}{M}}$.
For the second case: $v_2 = A_2 \sqrt{\frac{k}{M+m}}$.
Substituting these into the momentum equation:
$M \left( A_1 \sqrt{\frac{k}{M}} \right) = (M + m) \left( A_2 \sqrt{\frac{k}{M+m}} \right)$.
$A_1 \sqrt{M k} = A_2 \sqrt{(M+m) k}$.
$A_1 \sqrt{M} = A_2 \sqrt{M+m}$.
Therefore,$\frac{A_1}{A_2} = \sqrt{\frac{M+m}{M}} = \left( \frac{M+m}{M} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
In a system of two particles of masses $m_{1}$ and $m_{2}$,the first particle is moved by a distance $d$ towards the centre of mass. To keep the centre of mass unchanged,the second particle will have to be moved by a distance:
A
$\frac{m_{1}}{m_{2}} d$,towards the centre of mass.
B
$\frac{m_{2}}{m_{1}} d$,away from the centre of mass.
C
$\frac{m_{2}}{m_{1}} d$,towards the centre of mass.
D
$\frac{m_{1}}{m_{2}} d$,away from the centre of mass.

Solution

(D) Let $x_{1}$ and $x_{2}$ be the distances of masses $m_{1}$ and $m_{2}$ from the centre of mass,respectively.
By the definition of the centre of mass,$m_{1}x_{1} = m_{2}x_{2}$.
When the first particle is moved by a distance $d$ towards the centre of mass,its new distance becomes $(x_{1} - d)$.
Let the second particle be moved by a distance $D$ to keep the centre of mass unchanged.
For the centre of mass to remain at the same position,the new distances must satisfy: $m_{1}(x_{1} - d) = m_{2}(x_{2} - D)$.
Expanding this,we get $m_{1}x_{1} - m_{1}d = m_{2}x_{2} - m_{2}D$.
Since $m_{1}x_{1} = m_{2}x_{2}$,the equation simplifies to $-m_{1}d = -m_{2}D$.
Thus,$D = \frac{m_{1}}{m_{2}} d$.
Since the first particle moved towards the centre of mass,the second particle must move away from the centre of mass to maintain the balance.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ metal ball of mass $2 \,kg$ moving with a speed of $10 \,ms^{-1}$ has a head-on collision with a stationary ball of mass $3 \,kg$. If after the collision, both the balls move together, then the loss in kinetic energy due to the collision is: (in $\,J.$)
A
$60$
B
$100$
C
$140$
D
$40$

Solution

$(A)$ According to the law of conservation of momentum, the total momentum before the collision equals the total momentum after the collision.
$m_1 u_1 + m_2 u_2 = (m_1 + m_2)v$
Given $m_1 = 2 \,kg$, $u_1 = 10 \,ms^{-1}$, $m_2 = 3 \,kg$, and $u_2 = 0 \,ms^{-1}$.
$2 \times 10 + 3 \times 0 = (2 + 3)v$
$20 = 5v \implies v = 4 \,ms^{-1}$.
Initial kinetic energy $(K_i)$ = $\frac{1}{2} m_1 u_1^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times (10)^2 = 100 \,J$.
Final kinetic energy $(K_f)$ = $\frac{1}{2} (m_1 + m_2) v^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times (2 + 3) \times (4)^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 5 \times 16 = 40 \,J$.
Loss in kinetic energy = $K_i - K_f = 100 \,J - 40 \,J = 60 \,J$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
For a perfectly elastic collision,the coefficient of restitution $e$ is
A
zero
B
$1$
C
$0.75$
D
$0.5$

Solution

(B) The coefficient of restitution $e$ is defined as the ratio of the relative velocity of separation to the relative velocity of approach.
For a perfectly elastic collision,the kinetic energy and momentum are conserved.
In such a collision,the relative velocity of separation is equal to the relative velocity of approach.
Therefore,$e = \frac{v_2 - v_1}{u_1 - u_2} = 1$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ metal ball released from height $h$ makes a perfectly elastic collision with the ground. The frequency of the periodic vibratory motion is $\quad(g = \text{acceleration due to gravity})$
A
$\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{g}{2 h}}$
B
$\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{2 h}{g}}$
C
$\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{g}{2 h}}$
D
$\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{\frac{2 h}{g}}$

Solution

(A) When a ball is released from height $h$,the time taken to reach the ground is given by $t = \sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}}$.
Since the collision is perfectly elastic,the ball rebounds with the same speed $v = \sqrt{2gh}$ and reaches the same height $h$.
The total time period $T$ of one complete oscillation (up and down) is $T = 2t = 2 \sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}}$.
The frequency $f$ is the reciprocal of the time period: $f = \frac{1}{T} = \frac{1}{2 \sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}}} = \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{g}{2h}}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$N$ number of balls,each of mass $m \ kg$,moving along the positive direction of the $x$-axis,strike a wall per second and return elastically. The velocity of each ball is $u \ m/s$. The force exerted on the wall by the balls in newtons is:
A
$mNu$
B
$0$
C
$2mNu$
D
$\frac{mNu}{2}$

Solution

(C) The force exerted on the wall is given by the rate of change of momentum.
Initial momentum of $N$ balls per second = $Nmu \hat{i}$.
Since the collision is elastic,the balls return with the same speed in the opposite direction.
Final momentum of $N$ balls per second = $-Nmu \hat{i}$.
Change in momentum per second = $\text{Final momentum} - \text{Initial momentum} = -Nmu \hat{i} - (Nmu \hat{i}) = -2Nmu \hat{i}$.
The magnitude of the change in momentum per second is $2Nmu$.
Since force is the rate of change of momentum,$F = \frac{\Delta p}{\Delta t} = \frac{2Nmu}{1} = 2Nmu \ N$.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ block of mass $m$ moving along a straight line with constant velocity $3 \vec{V}$ collides with another block of the same mass at rest. They stick together and move with a common velocity. The common velocity is:
A
$\frac{3 \vec{V}}{2}$
B
$2 \vec{V}$
C
$3 \vec{V}$
D
$\vec{V}$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of conservation of linear momentum,the total momentum before the collision is equal to the total momentum after the collision.
Let the mass of each block be $m$.
The initial velocity of the first block is $3 \vec{V}$ and the second block is $0$.
After the collision,the two blocks stick together and move with a common velocity $V_{c}$.
Applying the conservation of momentum:
$m(3 \vec{V}) + m(0) = (m + m) V_{c}$
$3 m \vec{V} = 2 m V_{c}$
$V_{c} = \frac{3 m \vec{V}}{2 m} = \frac{3}{2} \vec{V}$
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ ball kept at $20 \,m$ height falls freely in a downward direction vertically and hits the ground. The coefficient of restitution is $0.4$. After the first rebound, the upward velocity is $[g = 10 \,m/s^2]$. (in $\,m/s$)
A
$8$
B
$12$
C
$4$
D
$16$

Solution

(A) Given: Height $h = 20 \,m$, acceleration due to gravity $g = 10 \,m/s^2$, and coefficient of restitution $e = 0.4$.
First, calculate the velocity $v$ of the ball just before it hits the ground using the equation of motion $v^2 = u^2 + 2gh$ (where initial velocity $u = 0$):
$v = \sqrt{2gh} = \sqrt{2 \times 10 \times 20} = \sqrt{400} = 20 \,m/s$.
The coefficient of restitution $e$ is defined as the ratio of the velocity of separation (rebound velocity $v'$) to the velocity of approach (impact velocity $v$):
$e = \frac{v'}{v}$.
Therefore, the upward rebound velocity $v'$ is:
$v' = e \times v = 0.4 \times 20 = 8 \,m/s$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ body of mass $m$ moving with speed $3 \ m/s$ collides with a body of mass $2m$ at rest. The coalesced mass will start to move with a speed of (in $m/s$)
A
$3$
B
$6$
C
$9$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) Initial mass $m_1 = m$,initial velocity $u_1 = 3 \ m/s$.
Initial mass $m_2 = 2m$,initial velocity $u_2 = 0 \ m/s$.
According to the law of conservation of linear momentum,the total initial momentum equals the total final momentum.
$P_i = m_1 u_1 + m_2 u_2 = m(3) + 2m(0) = 3m$.
After collision,the bodies coalesce,so the final mass is $M = m_1 + m_2 = m + 2m = 3m$.
Let the final velocity be $V$.
$P_f = (m_1 + m_2)V = 3mV$.
Equating $P_i = P_f$:
$3m = 3mV$.
$V = 1 \ m/s$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ bullet of mass $20 \,g$ moving with a velocity of $200 \,m/s$ strikes a target and is brought to rest in $\left(\frac{1}{50}\right) \,s$. The impulse and average force of impact are respectively:
A
$4 \,Ns, 200 \,N$
B
$4 \,Ns, 100 \,N$
C
$2 \,Ns, 200 \,N$
D
$2 \,Ns, 100 \,N$

Solution

(A) Given: Mass of the bullet $m = 20 \,g = 0.02 \,kg$. Initial velocity $u = 200 \,m/s$. Final velocity $v = 0 \,m/s$. Time taken $\Delta t = \frac{1}{50} \,s = 0.02 \,s$.
Impulse $(J)$ is equal to the change in momentum:
$J = \Delta p = m(v - u)$
$J = 0.02 \,kg \times (0 - 200) \,m/s = -4 \,kg \cdot m/s$.
The magnitude of impulse is $4 \,Ns$.
Average force $(F_{avg})$ is given by the rate of change of momentum:
$F_{avg} = \frac{J}{\Delta t} = \frac{4 \,Ns}{0.02 \,s} = 200 \,N$.
Thus,the impulse is $4 \,Ns$ and the average force is $200 \,N$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ uniform rod $AB$ of mass $m$ and length $\ell$ is at rest on a smooth horizontal surface. An impulse $P$ is applied to the end $B$ perpendicular to the rod. The time taken by the rod to turn through a right angle is
A
$\frac{\pi m \ell}{12 P}$
B
$\frac{\pi P}{m \ell}$
C
$\frac{\pi m \ell}{6 P}$
D
$\frac{2 \pi P}{m \ell}$

Solution

(A) $1$. The impulse $P$ applied at end $B$ provides a linear momentum $P = mv_{cm}$,where $v_{cm}$ is the velocity of the center of mass. Thus,$v_{cm} = \frac{P}{m}$.
$2$. The impulse also provides an angular impulse about the center of mass: $J_{\theta} = P \cdot \frac{\ell}{2}$.
$3$. Since $J_{\theta} = I\omega$,where $I = \frac{m\ell^2}{12}$ is the moment of inertia about the center of mass,we have $\frac{P\ell}{2} = \frac{m\ell^2}{12} \omega$.
$4$. Solving for angular velocity $\omega$,we get $\omega = \frac{6P}{m\ell}$.
$5$. The time $t$ taken to rotate through an angle $\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$ is given by $t = \frac{\theta}{\omega} = \frac{\pi/2}{6P/m\ell} = \frac{\pi m \ell}{12P}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ batsman hits a ball of mass $0.2 \ kg$ straight towards the bowler without changing its initial speed of $6 \ m/s$. What is the impulse imparted to the ball (in $Ns$)?
A
$2.4$
B
$1.6$
C
$4$
D
$3.2$

Solution

(A) The impulse imparted to an object is equal to the change in its linear momentum.
Let the initial velocity of the ball be $u = 6 \ m/s$ (towards the batsman).
After being hit,the ball moves towards the bowler with the same speed,so the final velocity is $v = -6 \ m/s$.
The mass of the ball is $m = 0.2 \ kg$.
Impulse $J = \Delta p = m(v - u)$.
$J = 0.2 \times (-6 - 6) = 0.2 \times (-12) = -2.4 \ Ns$.
The magnitude of the impulse imparted to the ball is $2.4 \ Ns$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ stationary body explodes into two parts of masses $M_{1}$ and $M_{2}$. They move in opposite directions with velocities $v_{1}$ and $v_{2}$. The ratio of their kinetic energies is
A
$\left[\frac{M_{2}}{M_{1}}\right]$
B
$\left[\frac{M_{2}}{M_{1}}\right]^{\frac{1}{2}}$
C
$\left[\frac{M_{1}}{M_{2}}\right]^{2}$
D
$\left[\frac{M_{2}}{M_{1}}\right]^{2}$

Solution

(A) According to the law of conservation of linear momentum,since the body is initially stationary,the total initial momentum is zero.
$P_{i} = 0$
After the explosion,the two parts move in opposite directions. Let the velocities be $v_{1}$ and $v_{2}$.
$P_{f} = M_{1}v_{1} - M_{2}v_{2} = 0$
$M_{1}v_{1} = M_{2}v_{2}$
$\frac{v_{1}}{v_{2}} = \frac{M_{2}}{M_{1}}$
The kinetic energy of a body is given by $E = \frac{p^{2}}{2M}$. Since the magnitudes of momenta are equal $(p_{1} = p_{2} = p)$,
$\frac{E_{1}}{E_{2}} = \frac{p^{2} / (2M_{1})}{p^{2} / (2M_{2})} = \frac{M_{2}}{M_{1}}$
Thus,the ratio of their kinetic energies is $\frac{M_{2}}{M_{1}}$.
Solution diagram
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ bullet of mass $m$ moving with velocity $v$ is fired into a wooden block of mass $M$. If the bullet remains embedded in the block,the final velocity of the system is:
A
$\frac{v}{m(M+m)}$
B
$\frac{m+M}{m}$
C
$\frac{M+m}{mv}$
D
$\frac{mv}{m+M}$

Solution

(D) According to the law of conservation of linear momentum,if no external force acts on the system,the total momentum remains constant.
Initial momentum of the system = momentum of the bullet + momentum of the block = $mv + M(0) = mv$.
After the collision,the bullet is embedded in the block,so they move together as a single system of mass $(m+M)$ with a final velocity $V$.
Final momentum of the system = $(m+M)V$.
By the law of conservation of linear momentum:
$mv = (m+M)V$
$V = \frac{mv}{m+M}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
The motion of a rocket in an upward direction with high speed is based on the principle of conservation of:
A
Kinetic energy.
B
mass.
C
angular momentum.
D
linear momentum.

Solution

(D) The motion of a rocket is based on the principle of conservation of linear momentum. As the fuel burns,the rocket ejects hot gases at high speed in the downward direction. According to Newton's third law of motion,the gases exert an equal and opposite force on the rocket,providing the necessary thrust. Since there is no external force acting on the system (rocket + fuel),the total linear momentum of the system remains conserved.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
In which layer of the atmosphere is water vapour present?
A
Troposphere
B
Ionosphere
C
Mesosphere
D
Stratosphere

Solution

(A) Water vapour in the atmosphere is confined only to its lowest layer,i.e.,the troposphere.
This is the reason why all weather phenomena,such as cloud formation,rain,and storms,occur only in this layer.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Out of the fundamental forces in nature,which forces have the maximum and minimum range,respectively?
A
Gravitational force,weak nuclear force.
B
Gravitational force,electromagnetic force.
C
Strong nuclear force,electromagnetic force.
D
Electromagnetic force,gravitational force.

Solution

(A) The four fundamental forces in nature are gravitational,electromagnetic,strong nuclear,and weak nuclear forces.
$1$. Gravitational force has an infinite range,making it the force with the maximum range.
$2$. Weak nuclear force has a very short range,approximately $10^{-16} \ m$,making it the force with the minimum range.
Therefore,the correct order is gravitational force (maximum) and weak nuclear force (minimum).
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is $\frac{1}{6}$ times the acceleration due to gravity on the earth. If the ratio of the density of the earth $\rho_e$ to the density of the moon $\rho_m$ is $\frac{5}{3}$,then the radius of the moon $R_m$ in terms of the radius of the earth $R_e$ is:
A
$\left(\frac{3}{18}\right) R_{e}$
B
$\left(\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{3}}\right) R_{e}$
C
$\left(\frac{5}{18}\right) R_{e}$
D
$\left(\frac{7}{6}\right) R_{e}$

Solution

(C) We know that the acceleration due to gravity is given by $g = \frac{GM}{R^2}$.
Since the mass of a planet is $M = \rho \left( \frac{4}{3} \pi R^3 \right)$,we can substitute this into the gravity formula:
$g = \frac{G}{R^2} \left( \rho \frac{4}{3} \pi R^3 \right) = \frac{4}{3} \pi G \rho R$.
This shows that $g \propto \rho R$.
Given that $g_m = \frac{1}{6} g_e$ and the ratio of densities $\frac{\rho_e}{\rho_m} = \frac{5}{3}$,which implies $\frac{\rho_m}{\rho_e} = \frac{3}{5}$.
Using the proportionality $g \propto \rho R$,we have:
$\frac{g_m}{g_e} = \frac{\rho_m R_m}{\rho_e R_e}$
$\frac{1}{6} = \left( \frac{3}{5} \right) \left( \frac{R_m}{R_e} \right)$
$\frac{R_m}{R_e} = \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{5}{18}$
Therefore,$R_m = \frac{5}{18} R_e$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
As we go from the equator of the earth to the pole of the earth,the value of acceleration due to gravity
A
decreases
B
remains same.
C
decreases up to latitude of $45^{\circ}$ and increases thereafter.
D
increases.

Solution

(D) The acceleration due to gravity $g$ at a latitude $\phi$ is given by the formula: $g_{\phi} = g - \omega^2 R \cos^2 \phi$,where $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity at the poles,$\omega$ is the angular velocity of the earth,and $R$ is the radius of the earth.
At the equator,$\phi = 0^{\circ}$,so $\cos 0^{\circ} = 1$,which gives $g_{eq} = g - \omega^2 R$ (minimum value).
At the poles,$\phi = 90^{\circ}$,so $\cos 90^{\circ} = 0$,which gives $g_{pole} = g$ (maximum value).
Additionally,the earth is an oblate spheroid,meaning the radius at the equator is greater than the radius at the poles $(R_{eq} > R_{pole})$.
Since $g = \frac{GM}{R^2}$,a smaller radius at the poles results in a higher value of $g$.
Therefore,as we move from the equator to the poles,the value of acceleration due to gravity increases.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
When the value of acceleration due to gravity '$g$' becomes $\frac{g}{3}$ above the earth's surface at height '$h$',then the relation between '$h$' and '$R$' is: [$R$ = radius of the earth]
A
$h=R(\sqrt{3}-1)$
B
$h=R$
C
$h=R(\sqrt{2}-1)$
D
$h=2R$

Solution

(A) The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the earth is given by $g = \frac{GM}{R^2}$.
At a height '$h$' above the surface,the acceleration due to gravity '$g_h$' is given by $g_h = \frac{GM}{(R+h)^2}$.
Given that $g_h = \frac{g}{3}$,we substitute the expressions:
$\frac{g}{3} = \frac{GM}{(R+h)^2}$.
Substituting $g = \frac{GM}{R^2}$ into the equation:
$\frac{1}{3} \left( \frac{GM}{R^2} \right) = \frac{GM}{(R+h)^2}$.
$\frac{1}{3R^2} = \frac{1}{(R+h)^2}$.
Taking the square root on both sides:
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}R} = \frac{1}{R+h}$.
$R+h = \sqrt{3}R$.
$h = \sqrt{3}R - R$.
$h = R(\sqrt{3}-1)$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The mass of the Earth is $81$ times the mass of the Moon and the distance between their centres is $R$. The distance from the centre of the Earth where the gravitational force will be zero is
A
$\frac{9 R}{10}$
B
$\frac{R}{2}$
C
$\frac{R}{81}$
D
$\frac{R}{4}$

Solution

(A) Let $M_E$ be the mass of the Earth and $M_M$ be the mass of the Moon. Given $M_E = 81 M_M$.
Let $x$ be the distance from the centre of the Earth where the net gravitational force on a test mass $m$ is zero.
At this point,the gravitational pull from the Earth must be equal in magnitude to the gravitational pull from the Moon.
$\frac{G M_E}{x^2} = \frac{G M_M}{(R - x)^2}$
Substituting $M_E = 81 M_M$:
$\frac{G (81 M_M)}{x^2} = \frac{G M_M}{(R - x)^2}$
$\frac{81}{x^2} = \frac{1}{(R - x)^2}$
Taking the square root on both sides:
$\frac{9}{x} = \frac{1}{R - x}$
$9(R - x) = x$
$9R - 9x = x$
$9R = 10x$
$x = \frac{9}{10} R$
Solution diagram
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ body is projected vertically upwards from the Earth's surface with a velocity $2 v_{e}$,where $v_{e}$ is the escape velocity from the Earth's surface. The velocity of the body when it escapes the gravitational pull is
A
$\sqrt{7} v_{e}$
B
$\sqrt{3} v_{e}$
C
$\sqrt{5} v_{e}$
D
$2 v_{e}$

Solution

(B) According to the law of conservation of energy,the total energy at the surface equals the total energy at infinity.
Initial energy at the surface: $E_i = K_i + U_i = \frac{1}{2} m(2 v_e)^2 - \frac{G M m}{R} = 2 m v_e^2 - m v_e^2 = m v_e^2$ (since $v_e^2 = \frac{2 G M}{R}$).
Final energy at infinity: $E_f = K_f + U_f = \frac{1}{2} m v^2 + 0$.
Equating $E_i = E_f$:
$m v_e^2 = \frac{1}{2} m v^2$
$v^2 = 2 v_e^2$
$v = \sqrt{2} v_e$ is incorrect based on the standard energy balance approach. Let's re-evaluate: The energy provided is $K_i = \frac{1}{2} m (2 v_e)^2 = 2 m v_e^2$. The energy required to escape is $K_{req} = \frac{1}{2} m v_e^2$. The remaining kinetic energy at infinity is $K_f = K_i - K_{req} = 2 m v_e^2 - 0.5 m v_e^2 = 1.5 m v_e^2$.
Thus,$\frac{1}{2} m v^2 = \frac{3}{2} m v_e^2$,which gives $v^2 = 3 v_e^2$,so $v = \sqrt{3} v_e$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Binding energy of a revolving satellite at height $h$ is $3.5 \times 10^{8} \,J$. Its potential energy is
A
$7.0 \times 10^{8} \,J$
B
$-7.0 \times 10^{8} \,J$
C
$-3.5 \times 10^{8} \,J$
D
$3.5 \times 10^{8} \,J$

Solution

(B) The binding energy $(BE)$ of a satellite is defined as the negative of the total mechanical energy $(E)$.
$BE = -E = - (K.E. + P.E.) = - (\frac{GMm}{2r} - \frac{GMm}{r}) = \frac{GMm}{2r}$.
The potential energy $(P.E.)$ of a satellite is given by $P.E. = -\frac{GMm}{r}$.
Comparing the two expressions, we see that $P.E. = -2 \times BE$.
Given $BE = 3.5 \times 10^{8} \,J$.
Therefore, $P.E. = -2 \times (3.5 \times 10^{8} \,J) = -7.0 \times 10^{8} \,J$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The escape velocity from the surface of Earth of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is $V_{e}$. The escape velocity from the surface of a planet whose mass and radius are $3$ times that of the Earth will be:
A
$V_{e}$
B
$3 V_{e}$
C
$\sqrt{3} V_{e}$
D
$9 V_{e}$

Solution

(A) The formula for escape velocity from the surface of a planet of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is given by $V_{e} = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}}$.
For the Earth,$V_{e} = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}}$.
For the new planet,the mass $M^{\prime} = 3M$ and the radius $R^{\prime} = 3R$.
The escape velocity $V_{e}^{\prime}$ for this planet is $V_{e}^{\prime} = \sqrt{\frac{2G(3M)}{3R}}$.
Simplifying the expression,we get $V_{e}^{\prime} = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}} = V_{e}$.
Therefore,the escape velocity remains the same.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ body is thrown from the surface of the earth with velocity $V \ m/s$. The maximum height above the earth's surface up to which it will reach is ($R =$ radius of earth,$g =$ acceleration due to gravity).
A
$\frac{VR^{2}}{gR-V}$
B
$\frac{V^{2}R}{2gR-V^{2}}$
C
$\frac{2gR}{V^{2}(R-1)}$
D
$\frac{VR}{2gR-V}$

Solution

(B) Using the law of conservation of energy,the total energy at the surface equals the total energy at the maximum height $h$.
Initial energy at surface: $E_i = \frac{1}{2}mV^2 - \frac{GMm}{R}$
Final energy at height $h$: $E_f = 0 - \frac{GMm}{R+h}$
Equating $E_i = E_f$:
$\frac{1}{2}mV^2 - \frac{GMm}{R} = - \frac{GMm}{R+h}$
$\frac{1}{2}V^2 = GM \left( \frac{1}{R} - \frac{1}{R+h} \right)$
Since $GM = gR^2$:
$\frac{1}{2}V^2 = gR^2 \left( \frac{R+h-R}{R(R+h)} \right) = gR \left( \frac{h}{R+h} \right)$
$\frac{V^2}{2gR} = \frac{h}{R+h}$
$V^2(R+h) = 2gRh$
$V^2R + V^2h = 2gRh$
$V^2R = h(2gR - V^2)$
$h = \frac{V^2R}{2gR - V^2}$
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The escape velocity of a body from a planet whose mass is $6$ times the mass of Earth and radius is $2$ times the radius of Earth will be (where $V_{e}$ is the escape velocity of a body from the Earth's surface).
A
$\sqrt{3} V_{e}$
B
$2 V_{e}$
C
$\frac{3}{2} V_{e}$
D
$\sqrt{3} V_{e}$

Solution

(A) The formula for escape velocity is $V_{e} = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}}$.
For the Earth,$V_{e} = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}}$.
For the given planet,the mass $M' = 6M$ and the radius $R' = 2R$.
The escape velocity $V_{e}'$ for this planet is:
$V_{e}' = \sqrt{\frac{2G(6M)}{2R}}$
$V_{e}' = \sqrt{3 \times \frac{2GM}{R}}$
$V_{e}' = \sqrt{3} V_{e}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
Earth has mass $M_{1}$ and radius $R_{1}$. Moon has mass $M_{2}$ and radius $R_{2}$. The distance between their centres is $r$. $A$ body of mass $M$ is placed on the line joining them at a distance $r/3$ from the centre of the Earth. To project the mass $M$ to escape to infinity,the minimum speed required is:
A
$\left[\frac{6 G}{r}\left(M_{1}-\frac{M_{2}}{2}\right)\right]^{\frac{1}{2}}$
B
$\left[\frac{6 G}{r}\left(M_{1}+\frac{M_{2}}{2}\right)\right]^{\frac{1}{2}}$
C
$\left[\frac{3 G}{r}\left(M_{1}+\frac{M_{2}}{2}\right)\right]^{\frac{1}{2}}$
D
$\left[\frac{3 G}{r}\left(M_{1}-\frac{M_{2}}{2}\right)\right]^{\frac{1}{2}}$

Solution

(B) The gravitational potential energy $U$ of the body of mass $M$ at a distance $r/3$ from the Earth's centre is given by the sum of potentials due to Earth and Moon:
$U = -\frac{G M_{1} M}{r/3} - \frac{G M_{2} M}{2r/3} = -\frac{3 G M_{1} M}{r} - \frac{3 G M_{2} M}{2r} = -\frac{3 G M}{r} \left( M_{1} + \frac{M_{2}}{2} \right)$.
To escape to infinity,the total energy must be at least zero. Thus,the kinetic energy $K$ required is equal to the magnitude of the potential energy:
$K = \frac{1}{2} M V^{2} = |U| = \frac{3 G M}{r} \left( M_{1} + \frac{M_{2}}{2} \right)$.
Solving for $V$:
$V^{2} = \frac{6 G}{r} \left( M_{1} + \frac{M_{2}}{2} \right)$,
$V = \left[ \frac{6 G}{r} \left( M_{1} + \frac{M_{2}}{2} \right) \right]^{\frac{1}{2}}$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
If the radius of a planet is $R$ and density is $\rho$,then the escape velocity $v_{e}$ of any body from its surface will be proportional to:
A
$R$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{\rho}}{R}$
C
$R \sqrt{\rho}$
D
$\frac{R}{\sqrt{\rho}}$

Solution

(C) The formula for escape velocity is $v_{e} = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}}$.
Since the mass $M$ of a planet can be expressed in terms of its density $\rho$ and radius $R$ as $M = \text{Volume} \times \text{density} = \frac{4}{3} \pi R^{3} \rho$.
Substituting this into the escape velocity formula:
$v_{e} = \sqrt{\frac{2G}{R} \times \frac{4}{3} \pi R^{3} \rho} = \sqrt{\frac{8}{3} G \pi R^{2} \rho}$.
Simplifying the expression,we get $v_{e} = R \sqrt{\frac{8}{3} G \pi \rho}$.
Since $\frac{8}{3}$,$G$,and $\pi$ are constants,we find that $v_{e} \propto R \sqrt{\rho}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ body is projected vertically upwards from the Earth's surface. If the velocity of projection is $\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$ of the escape velocity,then the height up to which the body rises is $(R = \text{radius of Earth})$
A
$2 R$
B
$\frac{R}{8}$
C
$\frac{R}{2}$
D
$R$

Solution

(B) The escape velocity is given by $v_e = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}}$.
Given that the projection velocity $v = \frac{1}{3} v_e = \frac{1}{3} \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}}$.
Using the law of conservation of energy,the total energy at the surface equals the total energy at the maximum height $h$:
$TE_{\text{surface}} = TE_{\text{height } h}$
$-\frac{GMm}{R} + \frac{1}{2}mv^2 = -\frac{GMm}{R+h} + 0$
Substituting $v^2 = \frac{1}{9} \times \frac{2GM}{R}$:
$-\frac{GMm}{R} + \frac{1}{2}m \left( \frac{2GM}{9R} \right) = -\frac{GMm}{R+h}$
$-\frac{GMm}{R} + \frac{GMm}{9R} = -\frac{GMm}{R+h}$
$-\frac{8GMm}{9R} = -\frac{GMm}{R+h}$
$\frac{8}{9R} = \frac{1}{R+h}$
$8(R+h) = 9R$
$8R + 8h = 9R$
$8h = R$
$h = \frac{R}{8}$
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The radius of the orbit of a geostationary satellite is (mean radius of the earth is $R$,angular velocity about its axis is $\omega$,and acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface is $g$).
A
$\left(\frac{g R^{2}}{\omega^{2}}\right)^{1 / 3}$
B
$\frac{g R^{2}}{\omega^{2}}$
C
$\left(\frac{g R^{2}}{\omega^{2}}\right)^{2 / 3}$
D
$\left(\frac{g R^{2}}{\omega^{2}}\right)^{1 / 2}$

Solution

(A) For a satellite to orbit the Earth,the gravitational force provides the necessary centripetal force.
$m r \omega^{2} = \frac{G M m}{r^{2}}$
Here,$r$ is the orbital radius,$M$ is the mass of the Earth,and $\omega$ is the angular velocity.
Simplifying the equation,we get $r^{3} = \frac{G M}{\omega^{2}}$.
We know that the acceleration due to gravity on the Earth's surface is $g = \frac{G M}{R^{2}}$,which implies $G M = g R^{2}$.
Substituting $G M$ in the expression for $r^{3}$,we get $r^{3} = \frac{g R^{2}}{\omega^{2}}$.
Therefore,the radius of the orbit is $r = \left(\frac{g R^{2}}{\omega^{2}}\right)^{1 / 3}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Two satellites '$A$' and '$B$' are revolving with critical velocities '$v_{A}$' and '$v_{B}$' around the Earth in circular orbits of radii '$R$' and '$2R$',respectively. The ratio $\frac{v_{A}}{v_{B}}$ is
A
$2: 1$
B
$\sqrt{2}: 1$
C
$1: 2$
D
$1: \sqrt{2}$

Solution

(B) The critical velocity (orbital velocity) of a satellite revolving around the Earth at a distance '$r$' from the center is given by the formula:
$v = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}}$
where '$G$' is the gravitational constant and '$M$' is the mass of the Earth.
For satellite '$A$' with radius '$R$':
$v_{A} = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}}$
For satellite '$B$' with radius '$2R$':
$v_{B} = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{2R}}$
Taking the ratio of the two velocities:
$\frac{v_{A}}{v_{B}} = \frac{\sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}}}{\sqrt{\frac{GM}{2R}}} = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{R} \times \frac{2R}{GM}} = \sqrt{2}$
Therefore,the ratio $\frac{v_{A}}{v_{B}}$ is $\sqrt{2}: 1$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
Two satellites of masses '$m$' and '$2m$' are revolving in a circular orbit of radius '$r$' around the Earth. The ratio of their frequencies of revolution will be:
A
$1: 3$
B
$1: 2$
C
$1: 1$
D
$2: 1$

Solution

(C) The orbital velocity of a satellite is given by $v = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}}$.
The time period of revolution is $T = \frac{2\pi r}{v} = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{r^3}{GM}}$.
The frequency of revolution is $f = \frac{1}{T} = \frac{1}{2\pi} \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r^3}}$.
As observed,the frequency '$f$' depends only on the mass of the Earth '$M$' and the radius of the orbit '$r$'.
It is independent of the mass of the satellite '$m$'.
Therefore,the ratio of their frequencies is $1:1$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The period of revolution of a satellite is
A
independent of mass of a satellite.
B
independent of radius of planet.
C
dependent on the mass of a satellite.
D
independent of height of the satellite from the planet.

Solution

(A) The time period $T$ of a satellite revolving around a planet is given by the formula $T = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{r^3}{GM}}$,where $r$ is the orbital radius,$G$ is the gravitational constant,and $M$ is the mass of the planet.
From this expression,it is clear that the time period $T$ depends only on the mass of the planet $M$ and the orbital radius $r$.
It does not depend on the mass of the satellite $m$.
Therefore,the period of revolution is independent of the mass of the satellite.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The ratio of energy required to raise a satellite of mass '$m$' to a height '$h$' above the earth's surface to that required to put it into the orbit at the same height is $[R = \text{radius of the earth}]$
A
$\frac{h}{R}$
B
$\frac{4h}{R}$
C
$\frac{3h}{R}$
D
$\frac{2h}{R}$

Solution

(D) The energy required to raise the satellite to a height $h$ from the surface of the earth is the change in potential energy:
$U = -\frac{GMm}{R+h} - (-\frac{GMm}{R}) = GMm [\frac{1}{R} - \frac{1}{R+h}] = \frac{GMmh}{R(R+h)}$
The energy required to put the satellite into orbit at height $h$ is the kinetic energy required for circular motion:
$K = \frac{1}{2}mv_0^2 = \frac{1}{2}m(\frac{GM}{R+h}) = \frac{GMm}{2(R+h)}$
The ratio of the energy required to raise the satellite to the energy required to orbit is:
$\frac{U}{K} = \frac{GMmh}{R(R+h)} \times \frac{2(R+h)}{GMm} = \frac{2h}{R}$
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
Two satellites '$A$' and '$B$' of the same mass are revolving around the Earth at heights '$2R$' and '$3R$' respectively above the surface of the Earth. The ratio of their kinetic energies $(K_A : K_B)$ will be:
A
$3: 2$
B
$3: 4$
C
$2: 3$
D
$4: 3$

Solution

(D) The kinetic energy $(K)$ of a satellite of mass $m$ revolving at a distance $r$ from the center of the Earth is given by $K = \frac{GMm}{2r}$.
Here,$r = R + h$,where $R$ is the radius of the Earth and $h$ is the height above the surface.
For satellite '$A$',$h_A = 2R$,so $r_A = R + 2R = 3R$.
For satellite '$B$',$h_B = 3R$,so $r_B = R + 3R = 4R$.
The ratio of kinetic energies is $\frac{K_A}{K_B} = \frac{r_B}{r_A} = \frac{4R}{3R} = \frac{4}{3}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Two satellites of masses $m$ and $4m$ are revolving in the same orbit around the Earth. Which one of the following statements is correct?
A
They have periods in the ratio $1:4$.
B
They have the same kinetic energy.
C
They have the same potential energy.
D
They have the same period.

Solution

(D) The orbital period $T$ of a satellite revolving around the Earth is given by the formula $T = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{r^3}{GM}}$,where $r$ is the orbital radius,$G$ is the gravitational constant,and $M$ is the mass of the Earth.
Since both satellites are revolving in the same orbit,their orbital radius $r$ is the same.
Because $T$ depends only on the orbital radius $r$ and the mass of the Earth $M$,and not on the mass of the satellite $m$,both satellites will have the same orbital period.
Therefore,the correct statement is that they have the same period.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
Three particles each of mass $m_{1}$ are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side $\frac{L}{3}$. $A$ particle of mass $m_{2}$ is placed at the midpoint of any one side of the triangle. Due to the system of particles,the net gravitational force acting on $m_{2}$ is ($G$ = Universal constant of gravitation).
A
$\frac{12 G m_{1} m_{2}}{L^{2}}$
B
$\frac{2 G m_{1} m_{2}}{L^{2}}$
C
$\frac{4 G m_{1} m_{2}}{L^{2}}$
D
$\frac{8 G m_{1} m_{2}}{L^{2}}$

Solution

(A) Let the vertices of the equilateral triangle be $A, B,$ and $C$. Let the mass $m_{2}$ be placed at point $D$,which is the midpoint of side $BC$.
The gravitational forces on $m_{2}$ due to the masses $m_{1}$ at $B$ and $C$ are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction,so they cancel each other out.
The distance of point $D$ from vertex $A$ is the altitude $h$ of the equilateral triangle.
In the right-angled triangle $ABD$,the hypotenuse $AB = \frac{L}{3}$ and $\angle BAD = 30^{\circ}$.
Thus,$h = AB \cos 30^{\circ} = \frac{L}{3} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = \frac{L}{2\sqrt{3}}$.
The net force on $m_{2}$ is the force due to the mass $m_{1}$ at $A$:
$F = G \frac{m_{1} m_{2}}{h^{2}} = G \frac{m_{1} m_{2}}{\left(\frac{L}{2\sqrt{3}}\right)^{2}} = G \frac{m_{1} m_{2}}{\frac{L^{2}}{12}} = \frac{12 G m_{1} m_{2}}{L^{2}}$.
Solution diagram
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ body is projected vertically upwards from the earth's surface. If its kinetic energy of projection is equal to half of its minimum value required to escape from the gravitational influence,then the height up to which it rises is ($R =$ radius of the earth).
A
$4 R$
B
$R$
C
$2 R$
D
$3 R$

Solution

(B) The minimum kinetic energy required to escape from the gravitational influence of the earth is given by $K_e = \frac{GMm}{R}$.
Given that the kinetic energy of projection is $K = \frac{1}{2} K_e = \frac{GMm}{2R}$.
At the highest point,the velocity of the body becomes zero,so its kinetic energy is zero.
By the law of conservation of energy,the loss in kinetic energy equals the gain in potential energy:
$K = U_f - U_i$
$\frac{GMm}{2R} = \left( -\frac{GMm}{R+h} \right) - \left( -\frac{GMm}{R} \right)$
$\frac{GMm}{2R} = \frac{GMm}{R} - \frac{GMm}{R+h}$
Dividing both sides by $GMm$:
$\frac{1}{2R} = \frac{1}{R} - \frac{1}{R+h}$
$\frac{1}{R+h} = \frac{1}{R} - \frac{1}{2R} = \frac{1}{2R}$
$R+h = 2R$
$h = R$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
One mole of a diatomic gas does a work $\frac{Q}{3}$,when the amount of heat supplied is $Q$. In this process,the molar heat capacity of the gas is:
A
$\frac{15 R}{4}$
B
$\frac{9 R}{4}$
C
$\frac{7 R}{4}$
D
$\frac{3 R}{4}$

Solution

(A) From the first law of thermodynamics,$Q = \Delta U + W$.
Given that $W = \frac{Q}{3}$,the change in internal energy is $\Delta U = Q - W = Q - \frac{Q}{3} = \frac{2}{3} Q$.
For a diatomic gas,the internal energy change is given by $\Delta U = n C_v \Delta T$. Since $n = 1$,$\Delta U = C_v \Delta T = \frac{5}{2} R \Delta T$.
Equating the two expressions for $\Delta U$: $\frac{2}{3} Q = \frac{5}{2} R \Delta T$,which implies $Q = \frac{15}{4} R \Delta T$.
The molar heat capacity $C$ is defined as $C = \frac{Q}{n \Delta T}$.
Substituting $n = 1$ and $Q = \frac{15}{4} R \Delta T$,we get $C = \frac{\frac{15}{4} R \Delta T}{1 \cdot \Delta T} = \frac{15 R}{4}$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The ratio of the specific heats $\frac{C_{p}}{C_{v}}=\gamma$ in terms of degrees of freedom $n$ is given by
A
$\left(1+\frac{n}{2}\right)$
B
$\left(1+\frac{1}{n}\right)$
C
$\left(1+\frac{10}{3}\right)$
D
$\left(1+\frac{2}{n}\right)$

Solution

(D) The molar heat capacity at constant volume is given by $C_{v} = \frac{n R}{2}$.
The molar heat capacity at constant pressure is given by $C_{p} = C_{v} + R$.
Substituting the value of $C_{v}$,we get $C_{p} = \frac{n R}{2} + R = R \left(1 + \frac{n}{2}\right)$.
The ratio $\gamma = \frac{C_{p}}{C_{v}}$ is calculated as:
$\gamma = \frac{R \left(1 + \frac{n}{2}\right)}{\frac{n R}{2}} = \frac{\frac{2+n}{2}}{\frac{n}{2}} = \frac{2+n}{n} = 1 + \frac{2}{n}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The ratio of specific heat at constant pressure to specific heat at constant volume $(\gamma)$ for a gas is given by $\gamma = 1 + \frac{2}{f}$,where $f$ is the number of degrees of freedom of a molecule of the gas. What is the ratio of $\gamma_{d}$ for a rigid diatomic gas to $\gamma_{m}$ for a monoatomic gas?
A
$\frac{14}{23}$
B
$\frac{25}{21}$
C
$\frac{21}{25}$
D
$\frac{23}{14}$

Solution

(C) For a monoatomic gas,the number of degrees of freedom is $f_m = 3$. Thus,$\gamma_m = 1 + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{5}{3}$.
For a rigid diatomic gas,the number of degrees of freedom is $f_d = 5$. Thus,$\gamma_d = 1 + \frac{2}{5} = \frac{7}{5}$.
The ratio of $\gamma_d$ to $\gamma_m$ is $\frac{\gamma_d}{\gamma_m} = \frac{7/5}{5/3} = \frac{7}{5} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{21}{25}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
For a gas,$\frac{R}{C_{V}} = 0.4$,where $R$ is the universal gas constant and $C_{V}$ is the molar specific heat at constant volume. The gas is made up of molecules which are
A
polyatomic.
B
rigid diatomic.
C
non-rigid diatomic.
D
monatomic.

Solution

(B) Given,$\frac{R}{C_{V}} = 0.4$.
From Mayer's relation,$C_{P} - C_{V} = R$,so $C_{P} = C_{V} + R$.
Substituting $R = 0.4 C_{V}$,we get $C_{P} = C_{V} + 0.4 C_{V} = 1.4 C_{V}$.
The adiabatic index $\gamma$ is defined as $\gamma = \frac{C_{P}}{C_{V}}$.
Therefore,$\gamma = \frac{1.4 C_{V}}{C_{V}} = 1.4$.
For a rigid diatomic gas,the degrees of freedom $f = 5$.
The adiabatic index is $\gamma = 1 + \frac{2}{f} = 1 + \frac{2}{5} = 1 + 0.4 = 1.4$.
Thus,the gas is made up of rigid diatomic molecules.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
For a gas,$\frac{R}{C_{v}} = 0.67$. This gas is made up of molecules which are
A
diatomic.
B
polyatomic.
C
monoatomic.
D
mixture of diatomic and polyatomic.

Solution

(C) Given: $\frac{R}{C_{v}} = 0.67$.
We know that the gas constant $R = C_{p} - C_{v}$.
Substituting this into the given equation: $\frac{C_{p} - C_{v}}{C_{v}} = 0.67$.
$\frac{C_{p}}{C_{v}} - 1 = 0.67$.
Since the adiabatic index $\gamma = \frac{C_{p}}{C_{v}}$,we have $\gamma - 1 = 0.67$,which implies $\gamma = 1.67$.
For a monoatomic gas,the degrees of freedom $f = 3$,so $\gamma = 1 + \frac{2}{f} = 1 + \frac{2}{3} = 1 + 0.666... \approx 1.67$.
Therefore,the gas is monoatomic.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The quantity $\frac{PV}{kT}$ represents ($k=$ Boltzmann constant).
A
number of moles of gas.
B
kinetic energy of gas.
C
mass of the gas.
D
number of molecules of gas.

Solution

(D) From the ideal gas equation,we have $PV = nRT$.
Here,$n$ is the number of moles,$R$ is the universal gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature.
We know that the number of moles $n = \frac{N}{N_A}$,where $N$ is the total number of molecules and $N_A$ is Avogadro's number.
Substituting this into the ideal gas equation: $PV = \left(\frac{N}{N_A}\right) RT$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $PV = N \left(\frac{R}{N_A}\right) T$.
Since the Boltzmann constant $k = \frac{R}{N_A}$,the equation becomes $PV = NkT$.
Therefore,$\frac{PV}{kT} = N$,which represents the total number of molecules of the gas.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Two ideal gases $A$ and $B$ having the same temperature $T$,same pressure $P$,and same volume $V$,are mixed together. If the temperature of the mixture is kept constant and the volume occupied by the mixture is reduced to $\frac{V}{2}$,then the pressure of the mixture will become:
A
$\frac{P}{2}$
B
$P$
C
$4 P$
D
$2 P$

Solution

(C) Initially,each gas has pressure $P$ and volume $V$. When they are mixed,the total volume of the mixture is $V_{1} = V + V = 2V$.
Since the temperature is constant,we use Boyle's Law: $P_{1}V_{1} = P_{2}V_{2}$.
The initial pressure of the mixture $P_{1}$ is $P$ (as the pressure of each gas is $P$ and they are at the same temperature and volume).
Given the final volume $V_{2} = \frac{V}{2}$.
Substituting the values: $P \times (2V) = P_{2} \times (\frac{V}{2})$.
Solving for $P_{2}$: $P_{2} = \frac{P \times 2V}{V/2} = 4P$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
We have a sample of gas characterized by $P, V$ and $T$ and another sample of gas characterized by $2P, V/4$ and $2T$. What is the ratio of the number of molecules in the first and second samples (in $: 1$)?
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$8$
D
$16$

Solution

(B) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$,where $n$ is the number of moles. Since the number of molecules $N$ is proportional to the number of moles $(N = nN_A)$,the ratio of the number of molecules is equal to the ratio of the number of moles.
For the first sample: $P_1 = P, V_1 = V, T_1 = T$. Thus,$n_1 = \frac{PV}{RT}$.
For the second sample: $P_2 = 2P, V_2 = V/4, T_2 = 2T$. Thus,$n_2 = \frac{(2P)(V/4)}{R(2T)} = \frac{PV/2}{2RT} = \frac{PV}{4RT}$.
The ratio of the number of molecules is $\frac{N_1}{N_2} = \frac{n_1}{n_2} = \frac{PV/RT}{PV/4RT} = \frac{1}{1/4} = 4:1$.
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If a gas is compressed isothermally,then the r.m.s. velocity of its molecules
A
increases.
B
decreases.
C
remains the same.
D
first increases and then decreases.

Solution

(C) The root mean square (r.m.s.) velocity of gas molecules is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$,where $R$ is the universal gas constant,$T$ is the absolute temperature,and $M$ is the molar mass of the gas.
In an isothermal process,the temperature $T$ of the gas remains constant.
Since $v_{rms}$ depends only on the temperature $T$ (assuming the gas composition $M$ remains constant),if $T$ is constant,then $v_{rms}$ must also remain constant.
Therefore,when a gas is compressed isothermally,the r.m.s. velocity of its molecules remains the same.
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At what temperature is the $R$.$M$.$S$. velocity of a hydrogen molecule equal to that of an oxygen molecule at $47^{\circ} C$ (in $K$)? (Molecular weight of hydrogen $= 2$,molecular weight of oxygen $= 32$)
A
$80$
B
$20$
C
$40$
D
$60$

Solution

(B) The root mean square ($R$.$M$.$S$.) velocity of a gas molecule is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Given that the $R$.$M$.$S$. velocities of hydrogen $(H_2)$ and oxygen $(O_2)$ are equal,we have $v_{H} = v_{O}$.
Substituting the formula: $\sqrt{\frac{3RT_H}{M_H}} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT_O}{M_O}}$.
Squaring both sides and simplifying: $\frac{T_H}{M_H} = \frac{T_O}{M_O}$.
Given $T_O = 47^{\circ} C = 47 + 273 = 320 \ K$,$M_H = 2$,and $M_O = 32$.
Rearranging for $T_H$: $T_H = T_O \times \frac{M_H}{M_O}$.
Substituting the values: $T_H = 320 \times \frac{2}{32} = 320 \times \frac{1}{16} = 20 \ K$.
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Let the r.m.s. velocity of a molecule of a given mass of gas be $C_{1}$ at temperature $27^{\circ} C$. When the temperature is increased to $327^{\circ} C$,the r.m.s. velocity is $C_{2}$. Then the ratio $\frac{C_{2}}{C_{1}}$ is
A
$\sqrt{2}$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$2 \sqrt{2}$

Solution

(A) The r.m.s. velocity of a gas molecule is given by the formula $C = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$,which implies $C \propto \sqrt{T}$.
Given initial temperature $T_{1} = 27^{\circ} C = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
Given final temperature $T_{2} = 327^{\circ} C = 327 + 273 = 600 \ K$.
The ratio of the velocities is $\frac{C_{2}}{C_{1}} = \sqrt{\frac{T_{2}}{T_{1}}}$.
Substituting the values,we get $\frac{C_{2}}{C_{1}} = \sqrt{\frac{600}{300}} = \sqrt{2}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
An electron in a hydrogen atom first jumps from the third excited state to the second excited state and then from the second excited state to the first excited state. The ratio of the wavelengths $\lambda_1 : \lambda_2$ emitted in the two cases is
A
$\frac{7}{5}$
B
$\frac{27}{20}$
C
$\frac{27}{5}$
D
$\frac{20}{7}$

Solution

(D) According to the Rydberg formula:
$\frac{1}{\lambda} = R \left[ \frac{1}{n_f^2} - \frac{1}{n_i^2} \right]$
In the first case,the electron jumps from the third excited state $(n_i = 4)$ to the second excited state $(n_f = 3)$:
$\frac{1}{\lambda_1} = R \left[ \frac{1}{3^2} - \frac{1}{4^2} \right] = R \left[ \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{16} \right] = R \left[ \frac{16 - 9}{144} \right] = \frac{7}{144} R$ .... $(i)$
In the second case,the electron jumps from the second excited state $(n_i = 3)$ to the first excited state $(n_f = 2)$:
$\frac{1}{\lambda_2} = R \left[ \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right] = R \left[ \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{9} \right] = R \left[ \frac{9 - 4}{36} \right] = \frac{5}{36} R$ .... $(ii)$
To find the ratio $\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2}$,we divide the expression for $\frac{1}{\lambda_1}$ by $\frac{1}{\lambda_2}$:
$\frac{\lambda_2}{\lambda_1} = \frac{\frac{5}{36} R}{\frac{7}{144} R} = \frac{5}{36} \times \frac{144}{7} = \frac{5 \times 4}{7} = \frac{20}{7}$
Therefore,the ratio $\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2} = \frac{20}{7}$.
Solution diagram
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
When a capacitor is connected in series with an $LR$ circuit,the alternating current flowing in the circuit
A
remains constant
B
increases
C
decreases
D
is zero

Solution

(B) In an $LR$ circuit,the impedance is given by $Z = \sqrt{R^2 + X_L^2}$,where $X_L = \omega L$ is the inductive reactance.
When a capacitor is connected in series,the circuit becomes an $LCR$ circuit.
The new impedance of the $LCR$ circuit is given by $Z' = \sqrt{R^2 + (X_L - X_C)^2}$,where $X_C = \frac{1}{\omega C}$ is the capacitive reactance.
If the circuit was initially inductive ($X_L > X_C$ or $X_L$ is present),adding a capacitor introduces $X_C$,which partially cancels the effect of $X_L$ if $X_L > X_C$,thereby reducing the total impedance $Z$.
Since the current $I = \frac{V}{Z}$,a decrease in impedance $Z$ leads to an increase in the current $I$ flowing through the circuit.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The resonant frequency of a series $LCR$ circuit is $f$. The circuit is now connected to a sinusoidally alternating e.m.f. of frequency $2f$. The new reactance $X_{L}^{\prime}$ and $X_{C}^{\prime}$ are related as:
A
$X_{C}^{\prime} = \frac{1}{4} X_{L}^{\prime}$
B
$X_{C}^{\prime} = 2 X_{L}^{\prime}$
C
$X_{C}^{\prime} = X_{L}^{\prime}$
D
$X_{C}^{\prime} = \frac{1}{2} X_{L}^{\prime}$

Solution

(A) At resonance frequency $f$,the inductive reactance equals the capacitive reactance: $X_L = X_C \implies 2\pi f L = \frac{1}{2\pi f C}$.
When the frequency is doubled to $f' = 2f$,the new inductive reactance is $X_L' = 2\pi(2f)L = 2(2\pi f L) = 2X_L$.
The new capacitive reactance is $X_C' = \frac{1}{2\pi(2f)C} = \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{1}{2\pi f C} \right) = \frac{1}{2} X_C$.
Since $X_L = X_C$,we can write $X_C = X_L$.
Substituting this into the expression for $X_C'$,we get $X_C' = \frac{1}{2} X_L$.
Since $X_L = \frac{1}{2} X_L'$,we have $X_C' = \frac{1}{2} (\frac{1}{2} X_L') = \frac{1}{4} X_L'$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
In a series $LCR$ circuit,the resistance is $18 \ \Omega$ and the impedance is $33 \ \Omega$. An $r.m.s.$ voltage of $220 \ V$ is applied across the circuit. The true power consumed in the $a.c.$ circuit is: (in $W$)
A
$400$
B
$600$
C
$800$
D
$200$

Solution

(C) The $r.m.s.$ current $I$ in the circuit is given by $I = \frac{V}{Z}$.
Given $V = 220 \ V$ and $Z = 33 \ \Omega$,we have $I = \frac{220}{33} = \frac{20}{3} \ A$.
The true power $P$ consumed in an $a.c.$ circuit is given by $P = I^2 R$.
Substituting the values,$P = \left(\frac{20}{3}\right)^2 \times 18$.
$P = \frac{400}{9} \times 18 = 400 \times 2 = 800 \ W$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
In an $LCR$ circuit,the inductance is changed from $L$ to $9 L$. For the same resonant frequency,the capacitance should be changed from $C$ to:
A
$9 C$
B
$3 C$
C
$\frac{C}{9}$
D
$\frac{C}{3}$

Solution

(C) The resonant frequency of an $LCR$ circuit is given by the formula: $\omega = \frac{1}{\sqrt{LC}}$.
Since the resonant frequency remains the same,we have: $\omega_1 = \omega_2$.
Therefore,$\frac{1}{\sqrt{L_1 C_1}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{L_2 C_2}}$,which implies $L_1 C_1 = L_2 C_2$.
Given $L_1 = L$,$C_1 = C$,and $L_2 = 9 L$,we substitute these values into the equation:
$L \times C = 9 L \times C_2$.
Solving for $C_2$: $C_2 = \frac{L \times C}{9 L} = \frac{C}{9}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ series $LCR$ circuit has $R=200 \Omega$, $L=663 \text{ mH}$, and $C=26.5 \mu F$. The applied alternating voltage has an amplitude of $50 \text{ V}$ and a frequency of $60 \text{ Hz}$ such that $X_{L}=250 \Omega$ and $X_{C}=100 \Omega$. The peak current is: (in $\text{ A}$)
A
$0.33$
B
$0.20$
C
$0.50$
D
$0.25$

Solution

(B) Given: $R=200 \Omega$, $L=663 \text{ mH}$, $C=26.5 \mu F$, $V_{0}=50 \text{ V}$, $X_{L}=250 \Omega$, $X_{C}=100 \Omega$.
The impedance $Z$ of a series $LCR$ circuit is given by $Z = \sqrt{R^{2} + (X_{L} - X_{C})^{2}}$.
Substituting the values: $Z = \sqrt{200^{2} + (250 - 100)^{2}} = \sqrt{40000 + 150^{2}}$.
$Z = \sqrt{40000 + 22500} = \sqrt{62500} = 250 \Omega$.
The peak current $i_{0}$ is given by $i_{0} = \frac{V_{0}}{Z}$.
$i_{0} = \frac{50}{250} = 0.2 \text{ A}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
An alternating e.m.f. of $0.2 \, V$ is applied across an $LCR$ series circuit having $R=4 \, \Omega$, $C=80 \, \mu F$, and $L=200 \, mH$. At resonance, the voltage drop across the inductor is (in $V$)
A
$1$
B
$2.5$
C
$3.5$
D
$10$

Solution

(B) At resonance, the inductive reactance equals the capacitive reactance, i.e., $X_{L} = X_{C}$.
In an $LCR$ series circuit at resonance, the impedance $Z$ is equal to the resistance $R$.
Therefore, the current $I$ in the circuit is given by $I = \frac{V}{R} = \frac{0.2 \, V}{4 \, \Omega} = 0.05 \, A$.
The inductive reactance is $X_{L} = \omega L = \frac{1}{\sqrt{LC}} \times L = \sqrt{\frac{L}{C}}$.
Substituting the given values: $X_{L} = \sqrt{\frac{200 \times 10^{-3} \, H}{80 \times 10^{-6} \, F}} = \sqrt{\frac{200000}{80}} = \sqrt{2500} = 50 \, \Omega$.
The voltage drop across the inductor $V_{L}$ is $V_{L} = I \times X_{L}$.
$V_{L} = 0.05 \, A \times 50 \, \Omega = 2.5 \, V$.
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An e.m.f. $E = E_{0} \sin \omega t$ is applied to a circuit containing $L$ and $R$ in series. If $X_{L} = R$,then the power dissipated in the circuit is
A
$\frac{E_{0}^{2}}{4 R}$
B
$\frac{E_{0}}{2 R}$
C
$\frac{E_{0}}{4 R}$
D
$\frac{E_{0}^{2}}{2 R}$

Solution

(A) The instantaneous e.m.f. is given by $E = E_{0} \sin \omega t$.
The average power dissipated in an $AC$ circuit is given by $P = V_{rms} I_{rms} \cos \phi$,where $\cos \phi$ is the power factor.
Here,$V_{rms} = \frac{E_{0}}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $I_{rms} = \frac{V_{rms}}{Z} = \frac{E_{0}}{\sqrt{2} Z}$.
The power factor is $\cos \phi = \frac{R}{Z}$.
Thus,$P = \left( \frac{E_{0}}{\sqrt{2}} \right) \left( \frac{E_{0}}{\sqrt{2} Z} \right) \left( \frac{R}{Z} \right) = \frac{E_{0}^{2} R}{2 Z^{2}}$.
For an $LR$ series circuit,the impedance $Z$ is given by $Z = \sqrt{R^{2} + X_{L}^{2}}$.
Given $X_{L} = R$,we have $Z = \sqrt{R^{2} + R^{2}} = \sqrt{2 R^{2}} = R \sqrt{2}$.
Therefore,$Z^{2} = 2 R^{2}$.
Substituting $Z^{2}$ into the power equation: $P = \frac{E_{0}^{2} R}{2 (2 R^{2})} = \frac{E_{0}^{2} R}{4 R^{2}} = \frac{E_{0}^{2}}{4 R}$.
Solution diagram
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In a capacitive circuit,the reactance of a capacitor at frequency $f$ is $X_{C}$. What will be its reactance at frequency $4f$?
A
$\frac{X_{C}}{2}$
B
$\frac{X_{C}}{4}$
C
$\frac{X_{C}}{8}$
D
$X_{C}$

Solution

(B) The capacitive reactance $X_{C}$ is given by the formula: $X_{C} = \frac{1}{2 \pi f C}$.
From this formula,it is clear that the capacitive reactance is inversely proportional to the frequency,i.e.,$X_{C} \propto \frac{1}{f}$.
Let the initial frequency be $f$ and the initial reactance be $X_{C}$.
Let the new frequency be $f' = 4f$ and the new reactance be $X_{C}'$.
Using the proportionality $X_{C} \cdot f = \text{constant}$,we get:
$X_{C}' \cdot f' = X_{C} \cdot f$
$X_{C}' \cdot (4f) = X_{C} \cdot f$
$X_{C}' = \frac{X_{C}}{4}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
Alternating current of peak value $(\frac{2}{\pi}) \ A$ flows through the primary coil of a transformer. The coefficient of mutual inductance between the primary and secondary coil is $1 \ H$. The peak e.m.f. induced in the secondary coil is (Frequency of a.c. $= 50 \ Hz$) (in $V$)
A
$400$
B
$200$
C
$300$
D
$100$

Solution

(B) Given: Peak current $I_{0} = \frac{2}{\pi} \ A$,frequency $f = 50 \ Hz$,and mutual inductance $M = 1 \ H$.
The angular frequency is $\omega = 2 \pi f = 2 \pi (50) = 100 \pi \ rad/s$.
The current in the primary coil is $I = I_{0} \sin(\omega t)$.
The induced e.m.f. in the secondary coil is $\mathcal{E} = M \frac{dI}{dt}$.
Differentiating the current with respect to time,$\frac{dI}{dt} = I_{0} \omega \cos(\omega t)$.
The peak value of the induced e.m.f. is $\mathcal{E}_{0} = M \cdot I_{0} \cdot \omega$.
Substituting the values: $\mathcal{E}_{0} = 1 \times (\frac{2}{\pi}) \times (100 \pi) = 200 \ V$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
An alternating e.m.f. is given by $e = e_{0} \sin(\omega t)$. In what time will the e.m.f. reach half its maximum value,if $e$ starts from zero? ($T$ = Time period)
A
$T/12$
B
$T/16$
C
$T/8$
D
$T/4$

Solution

(A) The given equation for the alternating e.m.f. is $e = e_{0} \sin(\omega t)$.
We know that $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$,so the equation becomes $e = e_{0} \sin\left(\frac{2\pi t}{T}\right)$.
We want to find the time $t$ when $e = \frac{e_{0}}{2}$.
Substituting this into the equation: $\frac{e_{0}}{2} = e_{0} \sin\left(\frac{2\pi t}{T}\right)$.
$\frac{1}{2} = \sin\left(\frac{2\pi t}{T}\right)$.
Since $\sin(30^{\circ}) = \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) = \frac{1}{2}$,we have $\frac{2\pi t}{T} = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Solving for $t$: $t = \frac{\pi}{6} \times \frac{T}{2\pi} = \frac{T}{12}$.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ circular coil of total resistance $40 \Omega$ has two points '$P$' and '$Q$' on its circumference. The arc length between '$P$' and '$Q$' is such that the coil is divided into two parts with resistances $30 \Omega$ and $10 \Omega$. These points are connected to a $16 \text{ V}$ battery with an internal resistance of $0.5 \Omega$. What is the value of the current '$I$' flowing through the circuit (in $\text{ A}$)?
Question diagram
A
$1$
B
$0.5$
C
$3$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The circular coil is divided into two parts by points $P$ and $Q$ with resistances $R_1 = 30 \Omega$ and $R_2 = 10 \Omega$. These two parts are connected in parallel between points $P$ and $Q$.
The equivalent resistance $R_{PQ}$ of the parallel combination is given by:
$\frac{1}{R_{PQ}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} = \frac{1}{30} + \frac{1}{10} = \frac{1+3}{30} = \frac{4}{30}$
$R_{PQ} = \frac{30}{4} = 7.5 \Omega$
The total resistance of the circuit including the internal resistance $r = 0.5 \Omega$ is:
$R_{total} = R_{PQ} + r = 7.5 \Omega + 0.5 \Omega = 8 \Omega$
The current $I$ flowing through the circuit is given by Ohm's law:
$I = \frac{V}{R_{total}} = \frac{16 \text{ V}}{8 \Omega} = 2 \text{ A}$
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
An alternating current of frequency $50 \,Hz$ has a peak value of $14.14 \,A$. The time taken by the alternating current to reach from zero to its maximum value and the root mean square (r.m.s.) value of the current are respectively:
A
$0.025 \,s, 5 \,A$
B
$0.005 \,s, 5 \,A$
C
$0.005 \,s, 10 \,A$
D
$0.025 \,s, 10 \,A$

Solution

(C) Given frequency $f = 50 \,Hz$. The time period $T$ is given by $T = \frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{50} = 0.02 \,s$.
The time taken to reach from zero to the maximum value (peak) is one-quarter of the time period:
$t = \frac{T}{4} = \frac{0.02}{4} = 0.005 \,s$.
The peak current $I_0 = 14.14 \,A$. The r.m.s. value of the current $I_{rms}$ is given by:
$I_{rms} = \frac{I_0}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{14.14}{1.414} = 10 \,A$.
Thus,the time taken is $0.005 \,s$ and the r.m.s. value is $10 \,A$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
An $A.C.$ circuit contains a resistance of $12 \ \Omega$ and an inductive reactance of $5 \ \Omega$. The phase angle between the current and the potential difference will be
A
$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{13}\right)$
B
$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{13}\right)$
C
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{12}\right)$
D
$\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{12}\right)$

Solution

(C) Given: Resistance $R = 12 \ \Omega$ and inductive reactance $X_L = 5 \ \Omega$.
In an $L-R$ series circuit,the impedance $Z$ is given by $Z = \sqrt{R^2 + X_L^2}$.
Substituting the values: $Z = \sqrt{12^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{144 + 25} = \sqrt{169} = 13 \ \Omega$.
The phase angle $\phi$ between the current and the potential difference is given by $\tan \phi = \frac{X_L}{R}$.
Therefore,$\tan \phi = \frac{5}{12}$,which implies $\phi = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{12}\right)$.
Alternatively,using $\cos \phi = \frac{R}{Z} = \frac{12}{13}$,we get $\phi = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{13}\right)$.
Since the provided options in the original question were inconsistent with standard calculations,the correct expression is $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{12}\right)$ or $\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{13}\right)$. Based on the provided choices,option $C$ is the most accurate representation.
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PhysicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ parallel combination of a pure inductor and a capacitor is connected across a source of alternating e.m.f. '$e$'. The currents flowing through the inductor and the capacitor are $i_{L}$ and $i_{C}$ respectively. In this parallel resonant circuit,the condition for the currents $i$,$i_{L}$,and $i_{C}$ is ($i =$ net r.m.s. current in the circuit).
A
$i = 0, i_{L} = i_{C} \neq 0$
B
$i \neq 0, i_{L} = i_{C} = 0$
C
$i = i_{L} = i_{C}$
D
$i = 0, i_{L} \neq i_{C}$

Solution

(A) In a parallel resonant circuit,the capacitive reactance $(X_{C})$ and inductive reactance $(X_{L})$ are equal $(X_{L} = X_{C})$.
Since the inductor and capacitor are in parallel,the voltage across them is the same.
Therefore,the magnitudes of the currents are equal: $i_{L} = i_{C} = \frac{e}{X_{L}} = \frac{e}{X_{C}}$.
However,the current through the inductor lags the voltage by $90^{\circ}$,and the current through the capacitor leads the voltage by $90^{\circ}$.
Thus,the currents $i_{L}$ and $i_{C}$ are $180^{\circ}$ out of phase with each other.
The net current $i$ in the circuit is the phasor sum of $i_{L}$ and $i_{C}$,which is $i = |i_{L} - i_{C}| = 0$.
Hence,the condition is $i = 0$ and $i_{L} = i_{C} \neq 0$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ step-up transformer has $300$ turns of primary winding and $450$ turns of secondary winding. The primary is connected to $150 \ V$ and the current flowing through it is $9 \ A$. The current and voltage in the secondary are:
A
$6.0 \ A, 225 \ V$
B
$13.5 \ A, 100 \ V$
C
$4.5 \ A, 100 \ V$
D
$13.5 \ A, 225 \ V$

Solution

(A) Given that,number of turns in primary winding,$N_{p} = 300$.
Number of turns in secondary winding,$N_{s} = 450$.
Primary voltage,$V_{p} = 150 \ V$.
Primary current,$I_{p} = 9 \ A$.
For a transformer,the relationship between voltage and turns is given by $\frac{V_{s}}{V_{p}} = \frac{N_{s}}{N_{p}}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{V_{s}}{150} = \frac{450}{300}$.
$\Rightarrow V_{s} = \frac{450}{300} \times 150 = 1.5 \times 150 = 225 \ V$.
Assuming an ideal transformer,the power input equals the power output: $V_{p} I_{p} = V_{s} I_{s}$.
Substituting the values: $150 \times 9 = 225 \times I_{s}$.
$\Rightarrow I_{s} = \frac{1350}{225} = 6.0 \ A$.
Thus,the secondary current is $6.0 \ A$ and the secondary voltage is $225 \ V$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
When an electron in a hydrogen atom jumps from the third orbit to the second orbit,it emits a photon of wavelength $\lambda$. When it jumps from the fourth orbit to the third orbit,the wavelength emitted by the photon will be
A
$\frac{20}{13} \lambda$
B
$\frac{16}{25} \lambda$
C
$\frac{9}{16} \lambda$
D
$\frac{20}{7} \lambda$

Solution

(D) The Rydberg formula for the wavelength of emitted radiation is given by $\frac{1}{\lambda} = R \left( \frac{1}{n_f^2} - \frac{1}{n_i^2} \right)$.
For the transition from the $3^{rd}$ orbit to the $2^{nd}$ orbit:
$\frac{1}{\lambda} = R \left( \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right) = R \left( \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{9} \right) = R \left( \frac{9-4}{36} \right) = \frac{5R}{36}$.
For the transition from the $4^{th}$ orbit to the $3^{rd}$ orbit,let the wavelength be $\lambda'$:
$\frac{1}{\lambda'} = R \left( \frac{1}{3^2} - \frac{1}{4^2} \right) = R \left( \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{16} \right) = R \left( \frac{16-9}{144} \right) = \frac{7R}{144}$.
Now,taking the ratio of the two equations:
$\frac{\lambda'}{\lambda} = \frac{5R/36}{7R/144} = \frac{5}{36} \times \frac{144}{7} = \frac{5 \times 4}{7} = \frac{20}{7}$.
Therefore,$\lambda' = \frac{20}{7} \lambda$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
Assuming the atom in the ground state,the expression for the magnetic field at a point (nucleus) in a hydrogen atom due to the circular motion of the electron is [$\mu_{0} =$ permeability of free space,$\epsilon_{0} =$ permittivity of free space,$m =$ mass of electron,$e =$ electronic charge,$h =$ Planck's constant].
A
$\frac{\mu_{0} e^{7} \pi m^{2}}{8 \epsilon_{0}^{3} h^{5}}$
B
$\frac{\mu_{0} \pi m^{2} e^{5}}{8 \epsilon_{0}^{3} h^{3}}$
C
$\frac{\mu_{0} \pi m e^{4}}{8 \epsilon_{0}^{3} h^{3}}$
D
$\frac{\mu_{0} \pi m^{3} e^{4}}{8 \epsilon_{0}^{2} h^{2}}$

Solution

(A) The magnetic field at the center of a circular current loop is given by $B = \frac{\mu_{0} I}{2r}$.
For an electron revolving in an orbit,the equivalent current is $I = ef = e \left( \frac{v}{2 \pi r} \right) = \frac{ev}{2 \pi r}$.
Substituting this into the magnetic field formula: $B = \frac{\mu_{0} ev}{4 \pi r^{2}}$.
For the ground state of a hydrogen atom,the velocity $v = \frac{e^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0} h}$ and the radius $r = \frac{h^{2} \epsilon_{0}}{\pi m e^{2}}$.
Substituting $v$ and $r$ into the expression for $B$:
$B = \frac{\mu_{0} e}{4 \pi r^{2}} \left( \frac{e^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0} h} \right) = \frac{\mu_{0} e^{3}}{8 \pi \epsilon_{0} h r^{2}}$.
Now,substituting $r = \frac{h^{2} \epsilon_{0}}{\pi m e^{2}}$:
$B = \frac{\mu_{0} e^{3}}{8 \pi \epsilon_{0} h} \left( \frac{\pi m e^{2}}{h^{2} \epsilon_{0}} \right)^{2} = \frac{\mu_{0} e^{3}}{8 \pi \epsilon_{0} h} \cdot \frac{\pi^{2} m^{2} e^{4}}{h^{4} \epsilon_{0}^{2}} = \frac{\mu_{0} \pi m^{2} e^{7}}{8 \epsilon_{0}^{3} h^{5}}$.
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In hydrogen spectrum,which of the following spectral series lies in the ultraviolet region?
A
Pfund
B
Lyman
C
Paschen
D
Brackett

Solution

(B) The Lyman series of the hydrogen atom corresponds to transitions ending at the ground state $(n_f = 1)$,which results in photon emissions in the ultraviolet region.
The Balmer series lies in the visible region.
The Paschen,Brackett,and Pfund series lie in the infrared region.
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Let the series limit for the Balmer series be $\lambda_{1}$ and the longest wavelength for the Brackett series be $\lambda_{2}$. Then $\lambda_{1}$ and $\lambda_{2}$ are related as:
A
$\lambda_{2} = 0.09 \lambda_{1}$
B
$\lambda_{1} = 0.09 \lambda_{2}$
C
$\lambda_{1} = 1.11 \lambda_{2}$
D
$\lambda_{2} = 1.11 \lambda_{1}$

Solution

(B) The Rydberg formula is given by $\frac{1}{\lambda} = R \left( \frac{1}{n_{1}^{2}} - \frac{1}{n_{2}^{2}} \right)$.
For the Balmer series,$n_{1} = 2$. The series limit occurs at $n_{2} = \infty$. Thus,$\frac{1}{\lambda_{1}} = R \left( \frac{1}{2^{2}} - \frac{1}{\infty^{2}} \right) = \frac{R}{4}$,which implies $\lambda_{1} = \frac{4}{R}$.
For the Brackett series,$n_{1} = 4$. The longest wavelength occurs at $n_{2} = 5$. Thus,$\frac{1}{\lambda_{2}} = R \left( \frac{1}{4^{2}} - \frac{1}{5^{2}} \right) = R \left( \frac{1}{16} - \frac{1}{25} \right) = R \left( \frac{25 - 16}{400} \right) = \frac{9R}{400}$.
This implies $\lambda_{2} = \frac{400}{9R}$.
Now,taking the ratio: $\frac{\lambda_{2}}{\lambda_{1}} = \frac{400}{9R} \times \frac{R}{4} = \frac{100}{9} = 11.11$ (This seems to be a calculation check,let's re-evaluate).
Wait,$\frac{\lambda_{2}}{\lambda_{1}} = \frac{400}{9R} / \frac{4}{R} = \frac{400}{36} = 11.11$. Let's re-check the ratio $\frac{\lambda_{1}}{\lambda_{2}} = \frac{4}{R} \times \frac{9R}{400} = \frac{36}{400} = 0.09$.
Therefore,$\lambda_{1} = 0.09 \lambda_{2}$.
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The energy levels with transitions for an atom are shown in the figure. The transitions corresponding to the emission of radiation of maximum and minimum wavelength are respectively:
Question diagram
A
$A$,$D$
B
$B$,$C$
C
$C$,$D$
D
$A$,$C$

Solution

(A) The energy of a photon emitted during a transition is given by $E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}$,where $h$ is Planck's constant,$c$ is the speed of light,and $\lambda$ is the wavelength.
From this relation,we have $E \propto \frac{1}{\lambda}$.
This means that for a transition to emit radiation of maximum wavelength,the energy difference $(E)$ must be minimum.
For a transition to emit radiation of minimum wavelength,the energy difference $(E)$ must be maximum.
Let's calculate the energy differences for the given transitions:
Transition $A$: $\Delta E = 0 - (-2) = 2 \text{ eV}$ (Minimum energy difference)
Transition $B$: $\Delta E = 0 - (-4.5) = 4.5 \text{ eV}$
Transition $C$: $\Delta E = -2 - (-4.5) = 2.5 \text{ eV}$
Transition $D$: $\Delta E = -2 - (-10) = 8 \text{ eV}$ (Maximum energy difference)
Since transition $A$ has the minimum energy difference,it corresponds to the maximum wavelength.
Since transition $D$ has the maximum energy difference,it corresponds to the minimum wavelength.
Therefore,the transitions for maximum and minimum wavelength are $A$ and $D$ respectively.
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In the hydrogen spectrum,the wavelengths of light emitted in a series of spectral lines is given by the equation,$\frac{1}{\lambda}=R\left(\frac{1}{4^{2}}-\frac{1}{n^{2}}\right)$,where $n=5, 6, 7, \ldots$ and $R$ is Rydberg's constant. Identify the series and wavelength region.
A
Pfund,near infrared
B
Brackett,infrared
C
Pfund,far infrared
D
Brackett,near infrared

Solution

(B) The Rydberg formula for the hydrogen spectrum is given by $\frac{1}{\lambda} = R \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right)$.
Comparing this with the given equation $\frac{1}{\lambda} = R \left( \frac{1}{4^2} - \frac{1}{n^2} \right)$,we find that $n_1 = 4$.
The spectral series corresponding to $n_1 = 4$ is the Brackett series.
The Brackett series transitions occur between higher energy levels $(n_2 = 5, 6, 7, \ldots)$ and the $n_1 = 4$ level.
This series lies in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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The ratio of centripetal acceleration for an electron revolving in the $3^{\text{rd}}$ orbit to the $5^{\text{th}}$ Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom is:
A
$\frac{424}{21}$
B
$\frac{625}{81}$
C
$\frac{125}{4}$
D
$\frac{775}{61}$

Solution

(B) The centripetal acceleration $a$ is given by $a = \frac{v^2}{r}$.
In Bohr's model,the velocity $v \propto \frac{1}{n}$ and the radius $r \propto n^2$.
Substituting these into the expression for acceleration: $a \propto \frac{(1/n)^2}{n^2} = \frac{1}{n^4}$.
Therefore,the ratio of centripetal acceleration for the $3^{\text{rd}}$ orbit $(n_1 = 3)$ to the $5^{\text{th}}$ orbit $(n_2 = 5)$ is:
$\frac{a_3}{a_5} = \frac{n_2^4}{n_1^4} = \frac{5^4}{3^4} = \frac{625}{81}$.
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An electron of mass $m$ is revolving around the nucleus in a circular orbit of radius $r$ and has angular momentum $L$. The magnetic field produced by the electron at the centre of the orbit is ($e = \text{electric charge}$, $\mu_{0} = \text{permeability of free space}$)
A
$\frac{\mu_{0} eL}{4 \pi m r^{2}}$
B
$\frac{\mu_{0} eL}{4 \pi m r^{3}}$
C
$\frac{\mu_{0} eL}{2 \pi m r^{2}}$
D
$\frac{\mu_{0} eL}{2 \pi m r^{3}}$

Solution

(B) The magnetic field $B$ at the center of a circular current loop is given by $B = \frac{\mu_{0} I}{2r}$.
Here, the current $I$ is due to the revolving electron: $I = \frac{e}{T} = \frac{e}{2 \pi r / v} = \frac{ev}{2 \pi r}$.
Substituting $I$ into the magnetic field formula: $B = \frac{\mu_{0}}{2r} \left( \frac{ev}{2 \pi r} \right) = \frac{\mu_{0} ev}{4 \pi r^{2}}$.
The angular momentum $L$ of the electron is $L = mvr$, which implies $v = \frac{L}{mr}$.
Substituting $v$ into the expression for $B$: $B = \frac{\mu_{0} e}{4 \pi r^{2}} \left( \frac{L}{mr} \right) = \frac{\mu_{0} eL}{4 \pi m r^{3}}$.
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An electron in the ground state of a hydrogen atom is revolving in a circular orbit of radius $R$. The orbital magnetic moment of the electron is ($m =$ mass of electron,$h =$ Planck's constant,$e =$ electronic charge).
A
$\frac{eh}{4 \pi m}$
B
$\frac{eh}{2 \pi m}$
C
$\frac{2 eh}{\pi m}$
D
$\frac{eh}{\pi m}$

Solution

(D) According to Bohr's theory,the angular momentum of an electron in the ground state $(n=1)$ is given by $L = mvr = \frac{h}{2 \pi}$.
From this,the velocity $v$ is $v = \frac{h}{2 \pi mR}$.
The time period $T$ of the electron revolving in the orbit is $T = \frac{2 \pi R}{v} = \frac{2 \pi R}{h / (2 \pi mR)} = \frac{4 \pi^2 mR^2}{h}$.
The equivalent current $I$ due to the revolving electron is $I = \frac{e}{T} = \frac{e}{4 \pi^2 mR^2 / h} = \frac{eh}{4 \pi^2 mR^2}$.
The orbital magnetic moment $M$ is given by $M = I \times A$,where $A = \pi R^2$ is the area of the orbit.
Substituting the values,$M = \left( \frac{eh}{4 \pi^2 mR^2} \right) \times (\pi R^2) = \frac{eh}{4 \pi m}$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
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If $\lambda_{1}$ and $\lambda_{2}$ are the wavelengths of de-Broglie waves for electrons in the first and second Bohr orbits in a hydrogen atom,then the ratio $\left(\frac{\lambda_{1}}{\lambda_{2}}\right)$ is equal to:
A
$1/2$
B
$1/4$
C
$2/1$
D
$4/1$

Solution

(A) According to the de-Broglie hypothesis,the wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{mv}$.
For an electron in the $n^{th}$ Bohr orbit,the quantization condition is $mvr = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$,which implies $mv = \frac{nh}{2\pi r}$.
Substituting this into the wavelength formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{nh / (2\pi r)} = \frac{2\pi r}{n}$.
For a hydrogen atom,the radius of the $n^{th}$ orbit is $r_n = a_0 n^2$,where $a_0$ is the Bohr radius.
Thus,$\lambda_n = \frac{2\pi (a_0 n^2)}{n} = 2\pi a_0 n$.
Therefore,the ratio of wavelengths for the first $(n=1)$ and second $(n=2)$ orbits is $\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2} = \frac{2\pi a_0 (1)}{2\pi a_0 (2)} = \frac{1}{2}$.
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In any Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom,the ratio of $K.E.$ to $P.E.$ of a revolving electron at a distance $r$ from the nucleus is:
A
$-1$
B
$+\frac{1}{2}$
C
$1$
D
$-\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(D) For an electron revolving in a Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom at a distance $r$ from the nucleus:
Kinetic energy $(K.E.)$ is given by $K = \frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0}} \cdot \frac{e^{2}}{2r} = \frac{e^{2}}{8 \pi \epsilon_{0} r}$.
Potential energy $(P.E.)$ is given by $P = -\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0}} \cdot \frac{e^{2}}{r}$.
Taking the ratio of $K.E.$ to $P.E.$:
$\frac{K}{P} = \frac{\frac{e^{2}}{8 \pi \epsilon_{0} r}}{-\frac{e^{2}}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0} r}} = -\frac{4 \pi \epsilon_{0} r}{8 \pi \epsilon_{0} r} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
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An electron makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state of a hydrogen-like atom. Out of the following statements,which one is correct?
A
$K$.$E$.,$P$.$E$. and $T$.$E$. decrease.
B
$K$.$E$. decreases,$P$.$E$. increases but total energy remains the same.
C
$K$.$E$. increases but $P$.$E$. and $T$.$E$. decrease.
D
$K$.$E$. and $T$.$E$. decrease but $P$.$E$. increases.

Solution

(C) For a hydrogen-like atom,the energy levels are given by:
$T.E. = -13.6 \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \text{ eV}$
$P.E. = 2 \times T.E. = -27.2 \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \text{ eV}$
$K.E. = -T.E. = 13.6 \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \text{ eV}$
When an electron transitions from an excited state to the ground state,the principal quantum number $n$ decreases.
As $n$ decreases:
$1$. $K.E. = 13.6 \frac{Z^2}{n^2}$ increases.
$2$. $T.E. = -13.6 \frac{Z^2}{n^2}$ becomes more negative,so it decreases.
$3$. $P.E. = -27.2 \frac{Z^2}{n^2}$ becomes more negative,so it decreases.
Therefore,$K.E.$ increases,while $P.E.$ and $T.E.$ decrease.
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The electron in a hydrogen atom is moving in an orbit of radius $0.53 \text{ Å}$. It takes $1.571 \times 10^{-16} \text{ s}$ to complete one revolution. The velocity of the electron will be $[\pi = 3.142]$.
A
$5.3 \times 10^{6} \text{ m/s}$
B
$4 \times 10^{6} \text{ m/s}$
C
$3 \times 10^{8} \text{ m/s}$
D
$2.12 \times 10^{6} \text{ m/s}$

Solution

(D) Given: Radius $r = 0.53 \text{ Å} = 0.53 \times 10^{-10} \text{ m}$.
Time period $T = 1.571 \times 10^{-16} \text{ s}$.
The velocity $v$ of the electron is given by the formula $v = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{2 \pi r}{T}$.
Substituting the values: $v = \frac{2 \times 3.142 \times 0.53 \times 10^{-10}}{1.571 \times 10^{-16}}$.
Since $2 \times 3.142 = 6.284$,we have $v = \frac{6.284 \times 0.53 \times 10^{-10}}{1.571 \times 10^{-16}}$.
Note that $\frac{6.284}{1.571} = 4$.
So,$v = 4 \times 0.53 \times 10^{6} \text{ m/s}$.
$v = 2.12 \times 10^{6} \text{ m/s}$.
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The magnitude of total energy and angular momentum of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a Bohr atom is denoted by $E_{n}$ and $L_{n}$ respectively. Then
A
$E_{n} \propto L_{n}$
B
$E_{n} \propto L_{n}^{3}$
C
$E_{n} \propto \frac{1}{L_{n}^{2}}$
D
$E_{n} \propto \frac{1}{L_{n}}$

Solution

(C) According to Bohr's model,the energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $E_{n} = -\frac{13.6}{n^{2}} \text{ eV}$.
Thus,$E_{n} \propto \frac{1}{n^{2}}$.
The angular momentum of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $L_{n} = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$.
Thus,$L_{n} \propto n$,which implies $n \propto L_{n}$.
Substituting $n \propto L_{n}$ into the energy relation,we get $E_{n} \propto \frac{1}{L_{n}^{2}}$.
Therefore,the correct relation is $E_{n} \propto \frac{1}{L_{n}^{2}}$.
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Using Bohr's quantization condition,what is the rotational energy in the second orbit for a diatomic molecule? ($I$ = moment of inertia of diatomic molecule,$h$ = Planck's constant)
A
$\frac{h^{2}}{2 I \pi^{2}}$
B
$\frac{h}{2 I \pi^{2}}$
C
$\frac{h}{2 I^{2} \pi}$
D
$\frac{h^{2}}{2 I^{2} \pi^{2}}$

Solution

(A) According to Bohr's quantization condition,the angular momentum $L$ is given by $L = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$.
For the second orbit,$n = 2$,so $L = \frac{2h}{2\pi} = \frac{h}{\pi}$.
The rotational kinetic energy $E$ is given by $E = \frac{L^{2}}{2I}$.
Substituting the value of $L$,we get $E = \frac{(h/\pi)^{2}}{2I} = \frac{h^{2}}{2I\pi^{2}}$.
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The force acting on the electrons in a hydrogen atom (Bohr's theory) is related to the principal quantum number '$n$' as:
A
$n^{-2}$
B
$n^{4}$
C
$n^{-4}$
D
$n^{2}$

Solution

(C) According to Bohr's theory,the centripetal force acting on the electron is given by $F = \frac{mv^2}{r}$.
From Bohr's model,the velocity of the electron is $v \propto \frac{1}{n}$ and the radius of the orbit is $r \propto n^2$.
Substituting these proportionalities into the force equation:
$F \propto \frac{(1/n)^2}{n^2} = \frac{1/n^2}{n^2} = \frac{1}{n^4}$.
Therefore,the force is related to the principal quantum number as $F \propto n^{-4}$.
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The ratio of the speed of an electron in the ground state of the Bohr's first orbit of a hydrogen atom to the velocity of light $(c)$ is ($h =$ Planck's constant,$\epsilon_{0} =$ permittivity of free space,$e =$ charge on electron).
A
$\frac{2 e^{2} \epsilon_{0}}{h c}$
B
$\frac{2 \epsilon_{0} h c}{e^{2}}$
C
$\frac{e^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0} h c}$
D
$\frac{e^{3}}{2 \epsilon_{0} h c}$

Solution

(C) According to Bohr's theory,the velocity $(v)$ of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $v = \frac{e^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0} n h}$.
For the first orbit,$n = 1$,so the velocity is $v = \frac{e^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0} h}$.
The ratio of the velocity of the electron $(v)$ to the velocity of light $(c)$ is given by $\frac{v}{c} = \frac{e^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0} h c}$.
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The ratio of energies of photons produced due to the transition of an electron of a hydrogen atom from its $(i)$ second to first energy level and $(ii)$ highest energy level to $2^{nd}$ level is respectively: (in $: 1$)
A
$4$
B
$2$
C
$5$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) The energy of a photon emitted during an electronic transition is given by $E = Rhc \left( \frac{1}{n_{1}^{2}} - \frac{1}{n_{2}^{2}} \right)$.
Here,$R$ is the Rydberg constant,$h$ is Planck's constant,and $c$ is the speed of light.
$(i)$ For the transition from the second $(n_2 = 2)$ to the first $(n_1 = 1)$ energy level:
$E_{1} = Rhc \left( \frac{1}{1^{2}} - \frac{1}{2^{2}} \right) = Rhc \left( 1 - \frac{1}{4} \right) = \frac{3}{4} Rhc$.
$(ii)$ For the transition from the highest energy level $(n_2 = \infty)$ to the second $(n_1 = 2)$ energy level:
$E_{2} = Rhc \left( \frac{1}{2^{2}} - \frac{1}{\infty^{2}} \right) = Rhc \left( \frac{1}{4} - 0 \right) = \frac{1}{4} Rhc$.
The ratio of the energies is $\frac{E_{1}}{E_{2}} = \frac{\frac{3}{4} Rhc}{\frac{1}{4} Rhc} = \frac{3}{1}$.
Therefore,the ratio is $3: 1$.
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The ground state energy of the hydrogen atom is $-13.6 \ eV$. The kinetic and potential energy of the electron in the second excited state are,respectively:
A
$+1.51 \ eV, -3.02 \ eV$
B
$+3.02 \ eV, -1.51 \ eV$
C
$+1.51 \ eV, -3.02 \ eV$ (Wait,let's re-calculate)
D
$+1.51 \ eV, -3.02 \ eV$

Solution

(A) For the hydrogen atom,the energy of the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $E_n = \frac{-13.6}{n^2} \ eV$.
For the second excited state,$n = 3$.
Therefore,the total energy $E_3 = \frac{-13.6}{3^2} = \frac{-13.6}{9} \approx -1.51 \ eV$.
In any Bohr orbit,the kinetic energy $(K.E.)$ is equal to the negative of the total energy $(E)$: $K.E. = -E = -(-1.51 \ eV) = +1.51 \ eV$.
The potential energy $(P.E.)$ is equal to twice the total energy $(E)$: $P.E. = 2E = 2 \times (-1.51 \ eV) = -3.02 \ eV$.
Thus,the kinetic energy is $+1.51 \ eV$ and the potential energy is $-3.02 \ eV$.
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Using Bohr's model,the orbital period of an electron in a hydrogen atom in the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit is (where $\epsilon_{0} =$ permittivity of free space,$h =$ Planck's constant,$m =$ mass of electron,$e =$ electronic charge).
A
$\frac{8 \epsilon_{0}^{2} n^{3} h^{3}}{m e^{4}}$
B
$\frac{4 \epsilon_{0}^{2} n^{3} h^{3}}{m e^{4}}$
C
$\frac{2 \epsilon_{0} n^{2} h^{2}}{m e^{4}}$
D
$\frac{2 \epsilon_{0}^{2} n^{3} h^{3}}{m e^{4}}$

Solution

(B) The orbital period $T$ is given by $T = \frac{2 \pi r}{v}$.
According to Bohr's model,the radius of the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit is $r = \frac{n^{2} h^{2} \epsilon_{0}}{\pi m e^{2}}$.
The velocity of the electron in the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit is $v = \frac{e^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0} n h}$.
Substituting these expressions into the formula for $T$:
$T = \frac{2 \pi \left( \frac{n^{2} h^{2} \epsilon_{0}}{\pi m e^{2}} \right)}{\left( \frac{e^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0} n h} \right)}$
$T = \frac{2 n^{2} h^{2} \epsilon_{0}}{m e^{2}} \times \frac{2 \epsilon_{0} n h}{e^{2}}$
$T = \frac{4 \epsilon_{0}^{2} n^{3} h^{3}}{m e^{4}}$.
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The radii of the first four Bohr orbits of the hydrogen atom are related as:
A
$1: 2: 3: 4$
B
$1: 4: 9: 16$
C
$1: \frac{1}{2}: \frac{1}{3}: \frac{1}{4}$
D
$1: \frac{1}{4}: \frac{1}{9}: \frac{1}{16}$

Solution

(B) According to Bohr's model, the radius of the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by the formula $r_n = a_0 n^2$, where $a_0$ is the Bohr radius and $n$ is the principal quantum number.
This implies that the radius $r$ is directly proportional to the square of the principal quantum number, i.e., $r \propto n^2$.
For the first four orbits $(n = 1, 2, 3, 4)$, the radii are proportional to $1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2$.
Calculating these values, we get $1: 4: 9: 16$.
Therefore, the correct option is $B$.
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When the electron orbiting in a hydrogen atom in its ground state moves to the third excited state,the de-Broglie wavelength associated with it
A
will decrease.
B
remain same.
C
will increase.
D
will be zero.

Solution

(C) The de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ associated with an electron in an orbit of radius $r$ is given by the relation $2\pi r = n\lambda$,where $n$ is the principal quantum number.
For a hydrogen atom,the radius of the $n^{th}$ orbit is $r_n \propto n^2$.
Substituting this into the de-Broglie relation: $2\pi (k n^2) = n\lambda$,which simplifies to $\lambda \propto n$.
The ground state corresponds to $n = 1$.
The third excited state corresponds to $n = 1 + 3 = 4$.
Since the principal quantum number $n$ increases from $1$ to $4$,the de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ will increase.
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$A$ capacitor of unknown capacitance $C$ is connected across a battery of $V$ volt. The charge stored in it becomes $Q$ coulomb. When the potential across the capacitor is reduced by $V^{\prime}$ volt,the charge stored in it becomes $Q^{\prime}$ coulomb. The capacitance $C$ is:
A
$\frac{Q-Q^{\prime}}{\sqrt{V^{\prime}}}$
B
$\frac{V^{\prime}}{Q-Q^{\prime}}$
C
$\frac{Q+Q^{\prime}}{V^{\prime}}$
D
$\frac{Q-Q^{\prime}}{V^{\prime}}$

Solution

(D) The initial charge stored in the capacitor is given by $Q = CV$.
When the potential is reduced by $V^{\prime}$,the new potential becomes $(V - V^{\prime})$.
The new charge stored is $Q^{\prime} = C(V - V^{\prime})$.
Expanding this,we get $Q^{\prime} = CV - CV^{\prime}$.
Since $Q = CV$,we can substitute $Q$ into the equation: $Q^{\prime} = Q - CV^{\prime}$.
Rearranging the terms to solve for $C$: $CV^{\prime} = Q - Q^{\prime}$.
Therefore,$C = \frac{Q - Q^{\prime}}{V^{\prime}}$.
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The Earth is assumed to be a charged conducting sphere having volume $V$ and surface area $A$. The capacitance of the Earth in free space is ($\epsilon_{0} =$ permittivity of free space).
A
$12 \pi \epsilon_{0} \frac{V}{A}$
B
$4 \pi \epsilon_{0} \frac{V}{A}$
C
$2 \pi \epsilon_{0} \frac{V}{A}$
D
$8 \pi \epsilon_{0} \frac{V}{A}$

Solution

(A) Assuming the Earth is a solid sphere of radius $R$.
The volume of the sphere is $V = \frac{4}{3} \pi R^{3}$.
The surface area of the sphere is $A = 4 \pi R^{2}$.
Dividing the volume by the surface area,we get:
$\frac{V}{A} = \frac{\frac{4}{3} \pi R^{3}}{4 \pi R^{2}} = \frac{R}{3}$.
From this,we find the radius $R = 3 \frac{V}{A}$.
The capacitance $C$ of an isolated spherical conductor is given by $C = 4 \pi \epsilon_{0} R$.
Substituting the value of $R$,we get:
$C = 4 \pi \epsilon_{0} \left( 3 \frac{V}{A} \right) = 12 \pi \epsilon_{0} \frac{V}{A}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The function of a dielectric in a capacitor is
A
to reduce the effective potential on plates.
B
to increase the effective potential on plates.
C
to decrease the capacitance.
D
to reduce the plate area of capacitor.

Solution

(A) When a dielectric material is inserted between the plates of a capacitor,it gets polarized. This polarization creates an internal electric field that opposes the external electric field produced by the charges on the plates. As a result,the net electric field $E$ between the plates decreases. Since the potential difference $V$ is related to the electric field by $V = E \cdot d$ (where $d$ is the distance between the plates),a decrease in the electric field leads to a decrease in the potential difference between the plates for a given charge $Q$. Consequently,the capacitance $C = Q/V$ increases.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
In a parallel plate capacitor,the capacity can be increased by decreasing
A
permeability of the medium.
B
value of dielectric constant.
C
area of the plates.
D
the distance between the plates.

Solution

(D) The capacitance $C$ of a parallel plate capacitor is given by the formula $C = \frac{\epsilon_0 A}{d}$,where $\epsilon_0$ is the permittivity of free space,$A$ is the area of the plates,and $d$ is the distance between the plates.
From this formula,it is clear that the capacitance $C$ is inversely proportional to the distance $d$ between the plates $(C \propto \frac{1}{d})$.
Therefore,by decreasing the distance $d$ between the plates,the capacitance $C$ of the capacitor increases.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
Two identical parallel plate air capacitors are connected in series to a battery of e.m.f. $V$. If one of the capacitors is inserted in a liquid of dielectric constant $K$,then the potential difference across the other capacitor will become:
A
$\frac{K}{V(K+1)}$
B
$\frac{KV}{K+1}$
C
$\frac{K+1}{KV}$
D
$\frac{K}{V(1-K)}$

Solution

(B) Let the initial capacitance of each capacitor be $C$. When one capacitor is filled with a dielectric of constant $K$,its new capacitance becomes $C' = KC$.
The two capacitors are connected in series to a battery of e.m.f. $V$.
Let $C_1 = KC$ be the capacitance of the dielectric-filled capacitor and $C_2 = C$ be the capacitance of the air-filled capacitor.
The potential difference across the air-filled capacitor $(C_2)$ in a series combination is given by the voltage divider rule:
$V_2 = V \times \frac{C_1}{C_1 + C_2}$
Substituting the values:
$V_2 = V \times \frac{KC}{KC + C}$
$V_2 = V \times \frac{KC}{C(K + 1)}$
$V_2 = \frac{KV}{K + 1}$
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with air as the medium is $3 \mu F$. With the introduction of a dielectric medium between the plates,the capacitance becomes $15 \mu F$. The permittivity of the medium in $SI$ units is: [Given: $\epsilon_{0} = 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \text{ SI units}$]
A
$15$
B
$8.845 \times 10^{-11}$
C
$0.4425 \times 10^{-10}$
D
$44.5$

Solution

(C) The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is given by $C = \frac{\varepsilon A}{d}$.
For air as the medium,the capacitance is $C_{0} = \frac{\varepsilon_{0} A}{d} = 3 \mu F$.
When a dielectric medium is introduced,the new capacitance is $C = \frac{\varepsilon A}{d} = 15 \mu F$.
Taking the ratio of the two capacitances:
$\frac{C}{C_{0}} = \frac{\varepsilon}{\varepsilon_{0}} = K$ (where $K$ is the dielectric constant).
$\frac{15}{3} = \frac{\varepsilon}{\varepsilon_{0}} \implies 5 = \frac{\varepsilon}{\varepsilon_{0}}$.
Therefore,the permittivity of the medium is $\varepsilon = 5 \times \varepsilon_{0}$.
$\varepsilon = 5 \times 8.85 \times 10^{-12} = 44.25 \times 10^{-12} \text{ F/m}$.
Converting to scientific notation: $\varepsilon = 0.4425 \times 10^{-10} \text{ F/m}$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ capacitor is charged by a battery and the energy stored is $U$. Now,the battery is removed and the distance between the plates is increased to four times its original value. The new energy stored becomes:
A
$4 U$
B
$U$
C
$3 U$
D
$2 U$

Solution

(A) The energy stored in a capacitor is given by $U = \frac{Q^2}{2C}$.
When the battery is removed,the charge $Q$ on the capacitor plates remains constant.
The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is given by $C = \frac{\epsilon_0 A}{d}$,where $d$ is the distance between the plates.
If the distance $d$ is increased to $d' = 4d$,the new capacitance becomes $C' = \frac{\epsilon_0 A}{4d} = \frac{C}{4}$.
The new energy stored $U'$ is given by $U' = \frac{Q^2}{2C'} = \frac{Q^2}{2(C/4)} = 4 \times \frac{Q^2}{2C} = 4U$.
Therefore,the energy stored becomes $4U$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
$A$ parallel plate capacitor has a uniform electric field $E$ in the space between the plates. If the distance between the plates is $d$ and the area of each plate is $A$,the energy stored in the capacitor is (where $\epsilon_{0}$ is the permittivity of free space).
A
$\frac{1}{2} \frac{\epsilon_{0} EA}{d}$
B
$\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_{0} E^{2} Ad$
C
$\frac{1}{2} \frac{\epsilon_{0} Ad}{E^{2}}$
D
$\frac{1}{2} \frac{\epsilon_{0} E^{2} A}{d}$

Solution

(B) The energy density $u$ of an electric field $E$ is given by $u = \frac{1}{2} \epsilon_{0} E^{2}$.
The volume $V$ of the space between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor is the product of the area $A$ and the distance $d$,so $V = Ad$.
The total energy $U$ stored in the capacitor is the product of the energy density and the volume.
Therefore,$U = u \times V = (\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_{0} E^{2}) \times (Ad) = \frac{1}{2} \epsilon_{0} E^{2} Ad$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
The potential differences that must be applied across the parallel and series combination of $3$ identical capacitors are such that the energy stored in them becomes the same. The ratio of the potential difference in the parallel combination to the series combination is:
A
$1/4$
B
$1/6$
C
$1/3$
D
$1/8$

Solution

(C) Let $C$ be the capacitance of each capacitor. The equivalent capacitance of three capacitors in parallel combination is $C_{p} = 3C$ and in series combination is $C_{s} = C/3$.
Let $V_{p}$ be the potential difference in the parallel combination and $V_{s}$ be the potential difference in the series combination. Given that the energy stored in both cases is the same:
$\frac{1}{2} C_{p} V_{p}^{2} = \frac{1}{2} C_{s} V_{s}^{2}$
$\frac{V_{p}^{2}}{V_{s}^{2}} = \frac{C_{s}}{C_{p}} = \frac{C/3}{3C} = \frac{1}{9}$
Taking the square root on both sides:
$\frac{V_{p}}{V_{s}} = \frac{1}{3}$
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Two capacitors of same capacity are first joined in series and then in parallel. The ratio of resultant capacity in series to that in parallel combination will be
A
$2: 1$
B
$1: 4$
C
$4: 1$
D
$1: 2$

Solution

(B) Let the capacity of each capacitor be $C$.
When two capacitors are joined in series,the equivalent capacity $C_s$ is given by:
$\frac{1}{C_s} = \frac{1}{C} + \frac{1}{C} = \frac{2}{C} \implies C_s = \frac{C}{2}$.
When two capacitors are joined in parallel,the equivalent capacity $C_p$ is given by:
$C_p = C + C = 2C$.
The ratio of the resultant capacity in series to that in parallel is:
$\frac{C_s}{C_p} = \frac{C/2}{2C} = \frac{1}{4}$.
Thus,the ratio is $1: 4$.
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PhysicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2020
Four capacitors of equal capacity have an equivalent capacitance $C_{1}$ when connected in series and an equivalent capacitance $C_{2}$ when connected in parallel. The ratio $\frac{C_{2}}{C_{1}}$ is:
A
$4$
B
$12$
C
$16$
D
$8$

Solution

(C) Let the capacitance of each capacitor be $C$.
When connected in series,the equivalent capacitance $C_{1}$ is given by $\frac{1}{C_{1}} = \frac{1}{C} + \frac{1}{C} + \frac{1}{C} + \frac{1}{C} = \frac{4}{C}$,so $C_{1} = \frac{C}{4}$.
When connected in parallel,the equivalent capacitance $C_{2}$ is given by $C_{2} = C + C + C + C = 4C$.
Now,we calculate the ratio $\frac{C_{2}}{C_{1}}$:
$\frac{C_{2}}{C_{1}} = \frac{4C}{C/4} = 4 \times 4 = 16$.
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PhysicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2020
Three condensers of capacities $C_{1}, C_{2}, C_{3}$ are connected in series with a source of e.m.f. $V$. The potentials across the three condensers are in the ratio of
A
$C_{1}: C_{2}: C_{3}$
B
$C_{1}^{2}: C_{2}^{2}: C_{3}^{2}$
C
$1: 1: 1$
D
$\frac{1}{C_{1}}: \frac{1}{C_{2}}: \frac{1}{C_{3}}$

Solution

(D) When capacitors are connected in series,the charge $Q$ remains the same on all the capacitors.
Given the relation $Q = C V$,the potential difference across each capacitor is $V_i = \frac{Q}{C_i}$.
Since $Q$ is constant for all capacitors in series,the potential difference $V_i$ is inversely proportional to the capacitance $C_i$.
Therefore,the ratio of potentials $V_1 : V_2 : V_3$ is given by:
$V_1 : V_2 : V_3 = \frac{Q}{C_1} : \frac{Q}{C_2} : \frac{Q}{C_3}$
$V_1 : V_2 : V_3 = \frac{1}{C_1} : \frac{1}{C_2} : \frac{1}{C_3}$

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