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PHYSICS

This Physics set focuses on multiple choice practice across the subject's core areas, including mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, waves and modern physics. Questions combine conceptual checks with short numerical problems, which makes them useful for building speed. Answers let you review each question and note the topics worth revisiting.

45 questions

In a circuit, a 20 V battery with negligible internal resistance is connected across a cubical network of 12 resistors,

Given: In a circuit, a 20 V battery with negligible internal resistance is connected across a cubical network of 12 resistors, each 2 Ω . What is the total current? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Equivalent resistance of cube network: R_{eq = 5/6 R = 5/6 × 2 = 10/6 = 5/3 Ω. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Total current: I = fracVR_{eq = frac205/3 = 20 × 3/5 = 12 A . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Current Electricity, Topic: Resistivity, temperature dependence and circuit analysis.

A 3 kg mass moving at 12 m/s collides elastically with an identical stationary mass. What is the speed of the first mass

Given: A 3 kg mass moving at 12 m/s collides elastically with an identical stationary mass. What is the speed of the first mass after collision? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: For equal masses in elastic collision, v_{1f = 0 m/s (first mass stops).. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Substituting values like 1.2 × 10⁻⁵, 236 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, CH₃CH₂NH₂ etc. into the formula and simplifying step by step. Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Units and Measurements and Physical World, Topic: Dimensional analysis and fundamental principles.

A shell of mass 0.01 kg is fired from a gun of mass 50 kg with a muzzle speed of 100 m/s . What is the recoil speed of t

Given: A shell of mass 0.01 kg is fired from a gun of mass 50 kg with a muzzle speed of 100 m/s . What is the recoil speed of the gun? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Before firing: p_{initial = 0. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: By conservation of momentum, total momentum before and after firing is zero. . After firing: m_{shell v_{shell + m_{gun v_{gun = 0 . Substitute: 0.01 × 100 + 50 × v_{gun = 0 . 1 + 50 v_{gun = 0 Rightarrow v_{gun = -1/50 = -0.02 m/s . Recoil speed (magnitude) = 0.02 m/s . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism and Magnetism and Matter, Topic: Magnetic field due to current loop, solenoid and magnetic dipole moment. Page number should be added only after verification from the.

A rectangular loop of sides 12 cm and 4 cm moves out of a 0.35 T field at 2 m/s perpendicular to the longer side. What i

Given: A rectangular loop of sides 12 cm and 4 cm moves out of a 0.35 T field at 2 m/s perpendicular to the longer side. What is the motional emf? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: varepsilon = B l v, l = 0.04 m. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: varepsilon = 0.35 × 0.04 × 2 = 0.028 V . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Current and Electromagnetic Waves, Topic: Induced emf, inductance and EM wave properties.

A spring of k = 200 N/m has a 0.5 kg mass. If E = 1 J, what is the amplitude?

Given: A spring of k = 200 N/m has a 0.5 kg mass. If E = 1 J, what is the amplitude? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Total energy: E = 1/2 k A². This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: 1 = 1/2 × 200 × A² Rightarrow 1 = 100 A² Rightarrow A² = 0.01 Rightarrow A = 0.1 m . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Gravitation and System of Particles, Topic: Newton's laws, work-energy theorem and rotational dynamics.

The magnetic potential energy of a dipole with m = 0.6 A m² in a field B = 0.2 T at 0° is:

Given: The magnetic potential energy of a dipole with m = 0.6 A m² in a field B = 0.2 T at 0° is: These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: U_m = -m B cosθ. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Given: m = 0.6 A m², B = 0.2 T, θ = 0°, cos 0° = 1 . Substitute: U_m = -0.6 × 0.2 × 1 = -0.12 J . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism and Magnetism and Matter, Topic: Magnetic field due to current loop, solenoid and magnetic dipole moment. Page number should be added only after verification from the.

A solenoid with mutual inductance 0.22 H has a current change of 7 A/s in the primary coil. What is the induced emf in t

Given: A solenoid with mutual inductance 0.22 H has a current change of 7 A/s in the primary coil. What is the induced emf in the secondary coil? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: varepsilon = M dI/dt = 0.22 × 7 = 1.54 V .. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Substituting values like 1.2 × 10⁻⁵, 236 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, CH₃CH₂NH₂ etc. into the formula and simplifying step by step. Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism and Magnetism and Matter, Topic: Magnetic field due to current loop, solenoid and magnetic dipole moment. Page number should be added only after verification from the.

A circular loop of radius 0.13 m with 20 turns carries a current of 3.5 A . What is the magnetic field at the nter? ( μ

Given: A circular loop of radius 0.13 m with 20 turns carries a current of 3.5 A . What is the magnetic field at the nter? ( μ_0 = 4 π × 10⁻⁷ T m/A ) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Magnetic field B = μ_0 N I/2 R. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: B = frac4 π × 10⁻⁷ × 20 × 3.52 × 0.13 = frac28 π × 10⁻⁶⁰.26 = 1.0769 π × 10⁻⁴ approx 3.38 × 10⁻⁴ T . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism and Magnetism and Matter, Topic: Magnetic field due to current loop, solenoid and magnetic dipole moment. Page number should be added only after verification from the.

Two parallel wires 0.12 m apart carry 7 A and 3 A in the same direction. What is the force per unit length? ( μ_0 = 4 Ï

Given: Two parallel wires 0.12 m apart carry 7 A and 3 A in the same direction. What is the force per unit length? ( μ_0 = 4 π × 10⁻⁷ T m/A ) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: f = μ_0 I_1 I_2/2 π d. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: f = frac4 π × 10⁻⁷ × 7 × 32 π × 0.12 = frac84 × 10⁻⁷⁰.24 = 3.5 × 10⁻⁶ N/m . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Gravitation and System of Particles, Topic: Newton's laws, work-energy theorem and rotational dynamics.

A projectile is launched at 20 m/s at 53° . What is its maximum height? (Take g = 10 m/s², sin 53° = 0.8 )

Given: A projectile is launched at 20 m/s at 53° . What is its maximum height? (Take g = 10 m/s², sin 53° = 0.8 ) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Maximum height h_m = (v_0 sin θ_0)²/2g. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Given: v_0 = 20 m/s, sin 53° = 0.8, g = 10 m/s² . h_m = (20 × 0.8)²/2 × 10 = 16²/20 = 256/20 = 12.8 m . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Units and Measurements and Physical World, Topic: Dimensional analysis and fundamental principles.

A particle rotates about a fixed axis at a radius of 0.6 m with a linear speed of 7.2 m/s . What is its angular velocity

Given: A particle rotates about a fixed axis at a radius of 0.6 m with a linear speed of 7.2 m/s . What is its angular velocity? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: v = omega r. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: v = 7.2 m/s, r = 0.6 m . omega = v/r = 7.2/0.6 = 12 rad/s . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Units and Measurements and Physical World, Topic: Dimensional analysis and fundamental principles.

The resistivity of insulators is typically in the range:

Insulators have high resistivity ( 10¹⁰ to 10¹⁹Ω m ) or low conductivity ( 10⁻¹¹ to 10⁻¹⁹ S m^{-1 ), preventing significant current flow. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Current Electricity, Topic: Resistivity, temperature dependence and circuit analysis.