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A 2kg particle moves with velocity v\=5i^−2j^m/s at r\=3j^m. What is the z-component of its angular momentum?

L = r×p = |i^j^k^0305−20| = k^(0×(−2)−3×5) = −15k^kg m2/s. Z-component = −15kg m2/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to -15 kg m²/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A force F\=4i^−6j^N acts at r\=5i^+2j^m. What is the magnitude of the torque about the origin?

τ = r×F = |i^j^k^5204−60| = k^(5×(−6)−2×4) = k^(−30−8) = −38k^Nm. Magnitude = 38Nm. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 38 Nm. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A cylinder of mass 10kg and radius 0.5m rolls without slipping. If its angular momentum about its axis is 25kg m2/s, wha

Angular momentum: L = Iω. For a solid cylinder: I = 12MR2 = 12×10×(0.5)2 = 1.25kgm2. ω = LI = 251.25 = 20rad/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 20 rad/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A 1kg mass rotates in a circle of radius 0.5m with a speed of 4m/s. What is its angular momentum about the center?

L = mvr. m = 1kg, v = 4m/s, r = 0.5m. L = 1×4×0.5 = 2kg m2/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 2 kg m²/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

Two masses 8kg and 16kg are 16m apart. What is the gravitational potential at a point 7m from the 8kg mass? (G\=6.67×10−

Distance to 16kg: 16−7 = 9m. U = −Gm1r1−Gm2r2. U = −6.67×10−11(87+169). U = −6.67×10−11(1.143+1.778)≈−1.95×10−10J/kg. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to -1.9 × 10⁻¹⁰ J/kg. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

Ref: Halliday & Resnick, Fundamentals of Physics, 11th ed., Chapter 13: Gravitation.

Which of the following statements is correct about the gravitational force between two masses?

F = Gm1m2r2 is always attractive, as masses are positive and the force vector points toward each other, making option 1 correct. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to It is always attractive. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

Ref: Halliday & Resnick, Fundamentals of Physics, 11th ed., Chapter 13: Gravitation.

Of the following quantities, which one has dimension different from the remaining three? \[CBSE-PMT 1989\]

A. As per NCERT Class 11 Chapter 2, dimensional analysis checks correctness and SI units define base and derived quantities. This principle confirms that Angular momentum is correct because its dimensions and unit match the physical quantity asked.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 2: Units and Measurements > Topic: SI Units and Dimensional Formulae

Taking into account of the significant figures, what is the value of 9.99 m – 0.0099 m? \[NEET 2020 Phase I\]

Significant figures depend on least precise measurement. For 9.99 m (2 decimal places) minus 0.0099 m (4 decimal places), result 9.9801 m must be rounded to 2 decimal places as per subtraction rule in NCERT. So 9.98 m is correct, retaining 3 significant figures. Thus 9.98 m follows significant figure rules.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 2: Units and Measurements > Topic: SI Units and Dimensional Formulae

How many significant figures are there in the measurement 0.023080?

Significant figures depend on least precise measurement. For 9.99 m (2 decimal places) minus 0.0099 m (4 decimal places), result 9.9801 m must be rounded to 2 decimal places as per subtraction rule in NCERT. So 9.98 m is correct, retaining 3 significant figures. Thus 3 follows significant figure rules.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 2: Units and Measurements > Topic: SI Units and Dimensional Formulae