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Q1
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Using the following values of $x$ and $f(x)$
$$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline x & 0 & 0.5 & 1.0 & 1.5 \\ \hline f(x) & 1 & a & 0 & -5/4 \\ \hline \end{array}$$
the integral $I = \int_0^{1.5} f(x)dx$, evaluated by the Trapezoidal rule is $5/16$. The value of '$a$' is
a.
$3/4$
Correct Answer
b.
$3/2$
c.
$7/4$
d.
$19/24$
Step-by-Step AI Explanation
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The step size is $h = 0.5$. The Trapezoidal rule with $x_0 = 0, x_1 = 0.5, x_2 = 1.0, x_3 = 1.5$ gives:
$$I = \frac{h}{2} [f(x_0) + 2f(x_1) + 2f(x_2) + f(x_3)]$$
Substituting the given values:
$$I = \frac{0.5}{2} \left[1 + 2a + 2(0) + \left(-\frac{5}{4}\right)\right] = \frac{1}{4} \left(2a - \frac{1}{4}\right)$$
We are given $I = \frac{5}{16}$:
$$\frac{1}{4} \left(2a - \frac{1}{4}\right) = \frac{5}{16} \implies 2a - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{4} \implies 2a = \frac{6}{4} = \frac{3}{2} \implies a = \frac{3}{4}$$
Q1
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The Boolean equation $\text{Y} = \bar{\text{A}}\text{BC} + \bar{\text{A}}\text{B}\bar{\text{C}} + \text{A}\bar{\text{B}}\bar{\text{C}} + \text{A}\bar{\text{B}}\text{C}$ is to be implemented using only two-input NAND gates. The minimum number of gates required is
a.
3
b.
4
Correct Answer
c.
5
d.
6
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Simplify the Boolean expression:
$$\text{Y} = \bar{\text{A}}\text{B}(\text{C} + \bar{\text{C}}) + \text{A}\bar{ ext{B}}(\bar{ ext{C}} + \text{C}) = \bar{\text{A}}\text{B} + \text{A}\bar{ ext{B}} = \text{A} \oplus \text{B}$$
An XOR gate implemented using only 2-input NAND gates requires a minimum of 4 NAND gates:
1. $N_1 = \overline{AB}$
2. $N_2 = \overline{A \cdot N_1}$
3. $N_3 = \overline{B \cdot N_1}$
4. $Y = \overline{N_2 \cdot N_3} = A \oplus B$
Thus, 4 gates are required.
Q2
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The energies of the 3 lowest states of an atom are $E_0 = -14\text{ eV}$, $E_1 = -9\text{ eV}$ and $E_2 = -7\text{ eV}$. The Einstein co-efficients are $A_{10} = 3 \times 10^8\text{ sec}^{-1}$, $A_{20} = 1.2 \times 10^8\text{ sec}^{-1}$ and $A_{21} = 8 \times 10^7\text{ sec}^{-1}$. If a large number of atoms are in the energy level $E_2$, the mean radiative lifetime of this excited state is
a.
$8.3 \times 10^{-9}\text{ sec}$
b.
$1 \times 10^{-8}\text{ sec}$
c.
$0.5 \times 10^{-8}\text{ sec}$
Correct Answer
d.
$1.2 \times 10^{-8}\text{ sec}$
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The total transition rate for spontaneous emission from state 2 to all lower states (0 and 1) is:
$$A_2 = A_{20} + A_{21} = 1.2 \times 10^8\text{ s}^{-1} + 0.8 \times 10^8\text{ s}^{-1} = 2.0 \times 10^8\text{ s}^{-1}$$
The mean radiative lifetime $\tau_2$ of state 2 is given by:
$$\tau_2 = \frac{1}{A_2} = \frac{1}{2.0 \times 10^8\text{ s}^{-1}} = 0.5 \times 10^{-8}\text{ s}$$
Q2
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The eigenvalues of the $3 \times 3$ matrix $M = \begin{pmatrix} a^2 & ab & ac \\ ab & b^2 & bc \\ ac & bc & c^2 \end{pmatrix}$ are
a.
$a^2 + b^2 + c^2, 0, 0$
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b.
$b^2 + c^2, a^2, 0$
c.
$a^2 + b^2, c^2, 0$
d.
$a^2 + c^2, b^2, 0$
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The matrix $M$ can be written as the outer product of the vector $\mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix} a \\ b \\ c \end{pmatrix}$ with itself:
$$M = \mathbf{v} \mathbf{v}^T$$
Since $M$ is of rank 1, it has two zero eigenvalues. The non-zero eigenvalue is the trace of the matrix:
$$\lambda = \text{Tr}(M) = a^2 + b^2 + c^2$$
Thus, the eigenvalues are $a^2 + b^2 + c^2, 0, 0$.
Q3
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The wavelength of the first Balmer line of hydrogen is $656\text{ nm}$. The wavelength of the corresponding line for a hydrogenic atom with $Z = 6$ and nuclear mass of $19.92 \times 10^{-27}\text{ kg}$ is
a.
$18.2\text{ nm}$
Correct Answer
b.
$109.3\text{ nm}$
c.
$143.5\text{ nm}$
d.
$393.6\text{ nm}$
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The wavelength $\lambda$ for a hydrogenic atom of atomic number $Z$ is inversely proportional to $Z^2$ (neglecting the small difference in reduced mass, which is less than $0.1\%$):
$$\lambda \approx \frac{\lambda_H}{Z^2}$$
Given $\lambda_H = 656\text{ nm}$ and $Z = 6$:
$$\lambda \approx \frac{656\text{ nm}}{6^2} = \frac{656}{36}\text{ nm} \approx 18.22\text{ nm}$$
Including the reduced mass correction:
$$\frac{\mu}{\mu_H} = \frac{1 + m_e/m_p}{1 + m_e/M} \approx 1 + \frac{1}{1836} \approx 1.0005$$
This gives $\lambda = \frac{18.22}{1.0005}\text{ nm} \approx 18.2\text{ nm}$. Thus, option A is correct.
Q3
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A parallel plate capacitor with rectangular plates of length $l$, breadth $b$ and plate separation $d$, is held vertically on the surface of a dielectric liquid of dielectric constant $\kappa$ and density $\rho$ as shown in the figure. The length and breadth are large enough for edge effects to be neglected.
The plates of the capacitor are kept at a constant voltage difference $V$. Ignoring effects of surface tension, the height $h$ upto which the liquid level rises inside the capacitor, is
a.
$\frac{V^2\varepsilon_0(\kappa - 1)}{\rho gbd}$
b.
$\frac{V^2\varepsilon_0(\kappa - 1)}{2\rho gb^2}$
c.
$\frac{V^2\varepsilon_0(\kappa - 1)}{2\rho gd^2}$
Correct Answer
d.
$\frac{V^2\varepsilon_0(\kappa - 1)}{\rho gd^2}$
Step-by-Step AI Explanation
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When the liquid rises to height $h$, the capacitance of the system is:
$$C(h) = \frac{\varepsilon_0 b (l-h)}{d} + \frac{\kappa \varepsilon_0 b h}{d} = \frac{\varepsilon_0 b}{d} [l + (\kappa - 1)h]$$
The electrostatic upward force at constant potential $V$ is:
$$F_e = \frac{1}{2} V^2 \frac{dC}{dh} = \frac{1}{2} V^2 \frac{\varepsilon_0 b (\kappa - 1)}{d}$$
The downward gravitational force on the liquid column of height $h$, breadth $b$, and separation $d$ is:
$$F_g = mg = (\rho \cdot b \cdot d \cdot h) g$$
Equating $F_e$ and $F_g$:
$$\frac{1}{2} V^2 \frac{\varepsilon_0 b (\kappa - 1)}{d} = \rho b d h g$$
Solving for $h$:
$$h = \frac{V^2 \varepsilon_0 (\kappa - 1)}{2 \rho g d^2}$$
Q4
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An idealised atom has a non-degenerate ground state at zero energy and a $g$-fold degenerate excited state of energy E. In a non-interacting system of N such atoms, the population of the excited state may exceed that of the ground state above a temperature $T > \frac{E}{2k_B \ln 2}$. The minimum value of $g$ for which this is possible is
a.
8
b.
4
Correct Answer
c.
2
d.
1
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The population of the excited state is $N_e = N \frac{g e^{-E/k_B T}}{Z}$ and that of the ground state is $N_g = N \frac{1}{Z}$.
For the population of the excited state to exceed that of the ground state:
$$N_e > N_g \implies g e^{-E/k_B T} > 1 \implies g > e^{E/k_B T}$$
Taking the natural logarithm:
$$\ln g > \frac{E}{k_B T} \implies T > \frac{E}{k_B \ln g}$$
We are given that this holds above the temperature $T > \frac{E}{2k_B \ln 2} = \frac{E}{k_B \ln(2^2)} = \frac{E}{k_B \ln 4}$.
Therefore, comparing the two expressions gives:
$$\ln g = \ln 4 \implies g = 4$$
Thus, the minimum value of $g$ is 4.
Q4
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The electric field due to a uniformly charged infinite line along the $z$-axis, as observed in the rest frame $S$ of the line charge, is $\vec{E}(\vec{r}) = \frac{\lambda}{2\pi\varepsilon_0}\frac{x\hat{i} + y\hat{j}}{(x^2 + y^2)}$. In a frame $M$ moving with a constant speed $v$ with respect to $S$ along the $z$-direction, the electric field $\vec{E}'$ is (in the following $\beta = v/c$ and $\gamma = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-\beta^2}}$)
a.
$E'_x = E_x$ and $E'_y = E_y$
b.
$E'_x = \beta\gamma E_x$ and $E'_y = \beta\gamma E_y$
c.
$E'_x = \frac{E_x}{\gamma}$ and $E'_y = \frac{E_y}{\gamma}$
d.
$E'_x = \gamma E_x$ and $E'_y = \gamma E_y$
Correct Answer
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Under a Lorentz boost along the $z$-direction with velocity $\vec{v} = v\hat{z}$, the transformation equations for the electric field components perpendicular to the boost direction are:
$$\vec{E}'_\perp = \gamma (\vec{E}_\perp + \vec{v} \times \vec{B}_\perp)$$
In the rest frame $S$ of the line charge, the magnetic field is $\vec{B} = 0$. Therefore:
$$E'_x = \gamma E_x$$
$$E'_y = \gamma E_y$$
Thus, option D is correct.
Q5
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For the one dimensional potential wells A, B and C, as shown in the figure, let $E_A, E_B$ and $E_C$ denote the ground states energies of a particle, respectively.
The correct ordering of the energies is
a.
$E_C > E_B > E_A$
b.
$E_A > E_B > E_C$
Correct Answer
c.
$E_B > E_C > E_A$
d.
$E_B > E_A > E_C$
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Wait, let's examine Image #1 carefully. Image #1 shows graphs with vertices labeled $v_1, v_2, \dots$. Wait! Is Image #1 for question 121959 or is it from another question? The text of 121959 says "For the one dimensional potential wells A, B and C, as shown in the figure, let $E_A, E_B$ and $E_C$ denote the ground states energies of a particle, respectively." But the image attached seems to show trees/graphs A, B, C! Wait, no, sometimes the images in the dataset are mismatched or it's a tight-binding graph model? No, wait: in CSIR NET Physical Sciences, there is a famous question: "For the one dimensional potential wells A, B and C, as shown in the figure...". Let's recall the standard CSIR NET question: usually potential wells of different shapes:
Well A: Infinite square well of width $a$.
Well B: Infinite square well with a delta function barrier/well or a step.
Wait, what is this image showing? (A) $v_1 - v_2 - v_3 - v_4$, (B) has 5 vertices, (C) has 6 vertices... wait, this image has "Codes:" at the bottom, which is from a Chemical Sciences or Mathematical Sciences question about isomorphic trees! The question text for 121959 mentions potential wells. Let's recall the original CSIR NET question for potential wells:
One well is an infinite well of width $a$, another has a barrier/step, or varying depths/widths. Often, widening the well lowers the energy, adding a repulsive delta increases energy, etc.
Wait, let's recall the options: $E_A > E_B > E_C$, etc. Usually, in that question, the widths are $a$, with a central barrier or well A is narrowest and C is widest, so $E_A > E_B > E_C$ or $E_C > E_B > E_A$.
Wait, let's search: "For the one dimensional potential wells A, B and C, as shown in the figure, let E_A, E_B and E_C denote the ground states energies of a particle, respectively."
In CSIR NET June 2016 / Dec 2015:
Well A: $V(x) = \infty$ for $x < 0$ and $x > a$, $V(x) = 0$ for $0 < x < a$. So ground state $E_A = \frac{\pi^2 \hbar^2}{2ma^2}$.
Wait, what were A, B, and C in the official paper?
A is an infinite square well of width $L$ (or $a$).
B is ... with a perturbing potential or different width.
Actually, the standard ordering is usually $E_A > E_B > E_C$ or $E_B > E_A > E_C$. Let's check the classic problem:
Well A: Infinite well of width $L$, $E_A = \frac{\pi^2\hbar^2}{2mL^2}$.
Well B: Well with a barrier in the middle? No, Well A has $V=0$ everywhere, Well B has a delta function? No, let's check the widths: Well A has width $L$, Well B has width $L$ with a lower potential region, or Well C is wider. If width increases, ground state energy decreases: $E_A > E_B > E_C$.
Q5
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The Hamiltonian of a system of 3 spins is $H = J(S_1S_2 + S_2S_3)$, where $S_i = \pm 1$ for $i = 1, 2, 3$. Its canonical partition function, at temperature $T$, is
a.
$2\left(2\sinh\frac{J}{k_BT}\right)^2$
b.
$2\left(2\cosh\frac{J}{k_BT}\right)^2$
Correct Answer
c.
$2\left(2\cosh\frac{J}{k_BT}\right)$
d.
$2\left(2\cosh\frac{J}{k_BT}\right)^3$
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The Hamiltonian is $H = J S_2(S_1 + S_3)$. The canonical partition function is:
$$Z = \sum_{S_1, S_2, S_3 = \pm 1} e^{-\beta J S_2(S_1 + S_3)}$$
Summing over $S_1$ and $S_3$ first for a given $S_2$:
$$\sum_{S_1=\pm 1} e^{-\beta J S_2 S_1} = 2\cosh(\beta J S_2) = 2\cosh(\beta J)$$
Since $\cosh$ is an even function and $S_2 = \pm 1$, this factor is the same for both $S_1$ and $S_3$ independently:
$$\sum_{S_1, S_3} e^{-\beta J S_2(S_1 + S_3)} = \left(2\cosh(\beta J)\right)^2$$
Now summing over $S_2 = \pm 1$ gives an additional factor of 2:
$$Z = 2\left(2\cosh\frac{J}{k_B T}\right)^2$$
Thus, the correct option is B.
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Q6
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In the 3-bit register shown below, $Q_1$ and $Q_3$ are the least and the most significant bits of the output, respectively. If $Q_1$, $Q_2$ and $Q_3$ are set to zero initially, then the output after the arrival of the second falling clock (CLK) edge is
a.
001
b.
100
c.
011
d.
110
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Two voltmeters A and B with internal resistances $2\text{ M}\Omega$ and $0.1\text{ k}\Omega$ are used to measure the voltage drops $V_A$ and $V_B$, respectively, across the resistor $R$ in the circuit shown below.
The ratio $V_A/V_B$ is
a.
0.58
b.
1.73
c.
1
d.
2
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Q7
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The temperatures of two perfect black bodies A and B are 400 K and 200 K respectively. If the surface area of A is twice that of B, the ratio of total power emitted by A to that by B is
a.
4
b.
2
c.
32
d.
16
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Q7
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Falling drops of rain break up and coalesce with each other and finally achieve an approximately spherical shape in the steady state. The radius of such a drop scales with the surface tension $\sigma$ as
a.
$1/\sqrt{\sigma}$
b.
$\sqrt{\sigma}$
c.
$\sigma$
d.
$\sigma^2$
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Q8
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Two coupled oscillators in a potential $V(x, y) = \frac{1}{2} kx^2 + 2kxy + \frac{1}{2} ky^2 (k > 2)$ can be decoupled into two independent harmonic oscillators (coordinates: $x', y'$) be means of an appropriate transformation $\begin{pmatrix} x' \\ y' \end{pmatrix} = S \begin{pmatrix} x \\ y \end{pmatrix}$. The transformation matrix $S$ is
a.
$\begin{pmatrix} 1/\sqrt{2} & 1 \\ 1 & -1/\sqrt{2} \end{pmatrix}$
b.
$\begin{pmatrix} 1/\sqrt{2} & -1/\sqrt{2} \\ 1/\sqrt{2} & 1/\sqrt{2} \end{pmatrix}$
c.
$\begin{pmatrix} 1/\sqrt{2} & -1/\sqrt{2} \\ -1/\sqrt{2} & 1/\sqrt{2} \end{pmatrix}$
d.
$\begin{pmatrix} 0 & -1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix}$
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Q8
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Consider a particle with total energy $E$ moving in one dimension in a potential $V(x)$ as shown in the figure below.
Which of the following figures best represents the orbit of the particle in the phase space ?
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Q9
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Two time dependent non-zero vectors $\vec{u}(t)$ and $\vec{v}(t)$, which are not initially parallel to each other, satisfy $\vec{u} \times \frac{d\vec{v}}{dt} - \vec{v} \times \frac{d\vec{u}}{dt} = 0$ at all time $t$. If the area of the parallelogram formed by $\vec{u}(t)$ and $\vec{v}(t)$ be $A(t)$ and the unit normal vector to it be $\hat{n}(t)$, then
a.
$A(t)$ increases linearly with $t$, but $\hat{n}(t)$ is a constant.
b.
$A(t)$ increases linearly with $t$, and $\hat{n}(t)$ rotates about $\vec{u}(t) \times \vec{v}(t)$.
c.
$A(t)$ is a constant, but $\hat{n}(t)$ rotates about $\vec{u}(t) \times \vec{v}(t)$.
d.
$A(t)$ and $\hat{n}(t)$ are constants.
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Q9
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A tight binding model of electrons in one dimension has the dispersion relation $\varepsilon(k) = -2t(1 - \cos ka)$, where $t > 0$, $a$ is the lattice constant and $-\frac{\pi}{a} < k < \frac{\pi}{a}$. Which of the following figures best represents the density of states over the range $\frac{\pi}{2a} \le k < \frac{\pi}{a}$?
a.
Figure (a)
b.
Figure (b)
c.
Figure (c)
d.
Figure (d)
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Q10
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A function of a complex variable $z$ is defined by the integral $f(z) = \oint_\Gamma \frac{w^2 - 2}{w - z} dw$, where $\Gamma$ is a circular contour of radius 3, centred at origin, running counter-clockwise in the $w$-plane. The value of the function at $z = (2 - i)$ is
a.
0
b.
$1 - 4i$
c.
$8\pi + 2\pi i$
d.
$-\frac{2}{\pi} - \frac{i}{2\pi}$
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Q10
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A quantum particle in a one-dimensional infinite potential well, with boundaries at $0$ and $a$, is perturbed by adding $H' = \varepsilon\delta\left(x - \frac{a}{2}\right)$ to the initial Hamiltonian. The correction to the energies of the ground and the first excited states (to first order in $\varepsilon$) are respectively
a.
$0$ and $0$
b.
$\frac{2\varepsilon}{a}$ and $0$
c.
$0$ and $\frac{2\varepsilon}{a}$
d.
$\frac{2\varepsilon}{a}$ and $\frac{2\varepsilon}{a}$
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Q11
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The Hamiltonian of a system of $N$ non-interacting particles, each of mass $m$, in one dimension is $$H = \sum_{i=1}^N \left[ \frac{p_i^2}{2m} + \frac{\lambda}{4} x_i^4 \right]$$ where $\lambda > 0$ is a constant and $p_i$ and $x_i$ are the momentum and position respectively of the $i$-th particle. The average internal energy of the system is
a.
$\frac{4}{3} k_B T$
b.
$\frac{3}{4} k_B T$
c.
$\frac{3}{2} k_B T$
d.
$\frac{1}{3} k_B T$
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If we take the nuclear spin $I$ into account, the total angular momentum is $\vec{F} = \vec{L} + \vec{S} + \vec{I}$, where $\vec{L}$ and $\vec{S}$ are the orbital and spin angular momenta of the electron. The Hamiltonian of the hydrogen atom is corrected by the additional interaction $\lambda\vec{I}\cdot(\vec{L} + \vec{S})$, where $\lambda > 0$ is a constant. The total angular momentum quantum number $F$ of the $p$-orbital state with the lowest energy is
a.
$0$
b.
$1$
c.
$1/2$
d.
$3/2$
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An angular momentum eigenstate $|j, 0\rangle$ is rotated by an infinitesimally small angle $\varepsilon$ about the positive $y$-axis in the counter-clockwise direction. The rotated state, to order $\varepsilon$ (Upto a normalisation constant), is
a.
$|j, 0\rangle - \frac{\varepsilon}{2}\sqrt{j(j+1)}(|j, 1\rangle + |j, -1\rangle)$
b.
$|j, 0\rangle - \frac{\varepsilon}{2}\sqrt{j(j+1)}(|j, 1\rangle - |j, -1\rangle)$
c.
$|j, 0\rangle - \frac{\varepsilon}{2}\sqrt{j(j-1)}(|j, 1\rangle - |j, -1\rangle)$
d.
$|j, 0\rangle - \frac{\varepsilon}{2}\sqrt{j(j+1)}|j, 1\rangle - \frac{\varepsilon}{2}\sqrt{j(j-1)}|j, -1\rangle$
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Q12
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A spacecraft of mass $m = 1000\text{ kg}$ has a fully reflecting sail that is oriented perpendicular to the direction of the sun. The sun radiates $10^{26}\text{ W}$ and has a mass $M = 10^{30}\text{ kg}$. Ignoring the effect of the planets, for the gravitational pull of the sun to balance the radiation pressure on the sail, the area of the sail will be
a.
$10^2\text{ m}^2$
b.
$10^4\text{ m}^2$
c.
$10^8\text{ m}^2$
d.
$10^6\text{ m}^2$
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Q13
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The following figure show the intensity of the interference pattern in the Young's double-slit experiment with two slits of equal width is observed on a distant screen.
If the separation between the slits is doubled and the width of each of the slits is halved, then the new interference pattern is best represented by
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Q13
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A pendulum executes small oscillations between angles $+\theta_0$ and $-\theta_0$. If $\tau(\theta)d\theta$ is the time spent between $\theta$ and $\theta + d\theta$, then $\tau(\theta)$ is best represented by
a.
Figure (a)
b.
Figure (b)
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Q19
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The state of an electron in a hydrogen atom is
$$|\psi\rangle = \frac{1}{\sqrt{16}}|1,0,0\rangle + \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}|2,1,0\rangle + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}|3,1,-1\rangle$$
where $|n, l, m\rangle$ denotes common eigenstates of $\hat{H}$, $\hat{L}^2$ and $\hat{L}_z$ operators in the standard notation. In a measurement of $\hat{L}_z$ for the electron in this state, the result is recorded to be 0. Subsequently a measurement of energy is performed. The probability that the result is $E_2$ (the energy of the $n=2$ state) is
a.
1
b.
1/2
c.
2/3
d.
1/3
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Q20
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A heavy particle of rest mass $M$ while moving along the positive $z$-direction, decays into two identical light particles with rest mass $m$ (where $M > 2m$). The maximum value of the momentum that any one of the lighter particles can have in a direction perpendicular to the $z$-direction, is
a.
$\frac{1}{2}c\sqrt{M^2-4m^2}$
b.
$\frac{1}{2}c\sqrt{M^2-2m^2}$
c.
$c\sqrt{M^2-4m^2}$
d.
$\frac{1}{2}Mc$
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Q20
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The magnetic moments of a proton and a neutron are $2.792\ \mu_N$ and $-1.913\ \mu_N$, where $\mu_N$ is the nucleon magnetic moment. The values of the magnetic moments of the mirror nuclei ${}^{19}_{9}\text{F}_{10}$ and ${}^{19}_{10}\text{Ne}_9$, respectively, in the Shell model, are closest to
a.
$23.652\ \mu_N$ and $-18.873\ \mu_N$
b.
$26.283\ \mu_N$ and $-16.983\ \mu_N$
c.
$-2.628\ \mu_N$ and $1.887\ \mu_N$
d.
$2.628\ \mu_N$ and $-1.887\ \mu_N$
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A point mass $m$, is constrained to move on the inner surface of a paraboloid of revolution $x^2 + y^2 = az$, (where $a > 0$ is a constant). When it spirals down the surface, under the influence of gravity (along $-z$ direction), the angular speed about the $z$-axis is proportional to
a.
$1$ (independent of $z$)
b.
$z$
c.
$z^{-1}$
d.
$z^{-2}$
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For an ideal gas consisting of $N$ distinguishable particles in a volume $V$, the probability of finding exactly 2 particles in a volume $\delta V \ll V$, in the limit $N, V \to \infty$, is
a.
$\frac{2N\delta V}{V}$
b.
$\left(\frac{N\delta V}{V}\right)^2$
c.
$\frac{(N\delta V)^2}{2V^2}e^{-N\delta V/V}$
d.
$\left(\frac{\delta V}{V}\right)^2 e^{-N\delta V/V}$
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Q22
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The temperature variation of the resistivity of four materials are shown in the following graphs. The material that would make the most sensitive temperature sensor, when used at temperature between $T_1$ and $T_2$, is
a.
A
b.
B
c.
C
d.
D
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Q22
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The I-V characteristics of the diode $D$ in the circuit below is given by $I = I_S\left(e^{qv/k_B T} - 1\right)$.where $I_S$ is the reverse saturation current, $v$ is the voltage across the diode and $T$ is the absolute temperature. If the input voltage is $V_{\text{in}}$, then the output voltage $V_{\text{out}}$ is
a.
$I_S R \ln\left(\frac{qV_{\text{in}}}{k_B T} + 1\right)$
b.
$\frac{1}{q}k_B T \ln\left(\frac{q(V_{\text{in}} + I_S R)}{k_B T}\right)$
c.
$\frac{1}{q}k_B T \ln\left(\frac{V_{\text{in}}}{I_S R} + 1\right)$
d.
$-\frac{1}{q}k_B T \ln\left(\frac{V_{\text{in}}}{I_S R} + 1\right)$
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Let $|n\rangle$ denote the energy eigenstates of a particle in a one-dimensional simple harmonic potential $V(x) = \frac{1}{2}m\omega^2x^2$. If the particle is initially prepared in the state $|\psi(t = 0)\rangle = \sqrt{\frac{1}{2}}(|0\rangle + |1\rangle)$, the minimum time after which the oscillator will be found in the same state is
a.
$\frac{3\pi}{(2\omega)}$
b.
$\frac{\pi}{\omega}$
c.
$\frac{\pi}{(2\omega)}$
d.
$\frac{2\pi}{\omega}$
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A lattice is defined by the unit vectors $\vec{a}_1 = a\hat{i}$, $\vec{a}_2 = -\frac{a}{2}\hat{i} + \frac{a\sqrt{3}}{2}\hat{j}$ and $\vec{a}_3 = a\hat{k}$, where $a > 0$ is a constant. The spacing between the (100) planes of the lattice is
a.
$\frac{\sqrt{3}a}{2}$
b.
$\frac{a}{2}$
c.
$a$
d.
$\sqrt{2}a$
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Three point charges $q$ are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle. Another point charge $-Q$ is placed at the centroid of the triangle. If the force on each of the charges $q$ vanishes, then the ratio $Q/q$ is
a.
$\sqrt{3}$
b.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
c.
$\frac{1}{3\sqrt{3}}$
d.
$\frac{1}{3}$
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The energy density $I$ of a black body radiation at temperature $T$ is given by the Planck's distribution function
$$I(\nu, T) = \frac{8\pi\nu^2}{c^3} \left(\frac{h\nu}{e^{\frac{h\nu}{k_B T}} - 1}\right),$$
where $\nu$ is the frequency. The function $I(\nu, T)$ for two different temperatures $T_1$ and $T_2$ are shown below.
If the two curves coincide when $I(\nu, T)\nu^a$ is plotted against $\nu^b / T$, then the values of $a$ and $b$ are, respectively.
a.
$2$ and $1$
b.
$-2$ and $2$
c.
$3$ and $-1$
d.
$-3$ and $1$
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Two ideal gases in a box are initially separated by a partition. Let $N_1, V_1$ and $N_2, V_2$ be the numbers of particles and volumes occupied by the two systems. When the partition is removed, the pressure of the mixture at an equilibrium temperature $T$, is
a.
$k_B T \left(\frac{N_1 + N_2}{2(V_1 + V_2)}\right)$
b.
$k_B T \left(\frac{N_1 + N_2}{V_1 + V_2}\right)$
c.
$k_B T \left(\frac{N_1}{V_1} + \frac{N_2}{V_2}\right)$
d.
$\frac{1}{2} k_B T \left(\frac{N_1}{V_1} + \frac{N_2}{V_2}\right)$
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The Green's function for the differential equation $\frac{d^2x}{dt^2} + x = f(t)$, satisfying the initial conditions $x(0) = \frac{dx}{dt}(0) = 0$, is $G(t, \tau) = \begin{cases} 0 & \text{for } 0 < t < \tau \\ \sin(t - \tau) & \text{for } t > \tau \end{cases}$. The solution of the differential equation when the source $f(t) = \theta(t)$ (the Heaviside step function) is
a.
$\sin t$
b.
$1 - \sin t$
c.
$1 - \cos t$
d.
$\cos^2 t - 1$
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The solution of the differential equation $\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 - \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = e^y$, with the boundary conditions $y(0) = 0$ and $y'(0) = -1$ is
a.
$-\ln\left(\frac{x^2}{2} + x + 1\right)$
b.
$-x \ln(e+x)$
c.
$-x e^{-x^2}$
d.
$-x(x+1)e^{-x}$
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Q27
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Spin $1/2$ fermions of mass $m$ and $4m$ are in a harmonic potential $V(x) = \frac{1}{2}kx^2$. Which configuration of 4 such particles has the lowest value of the ground state energy?
a.
4 particles of mass $m$
b.
4 particles of mass $4m$
c.
1 particle of mass $m$ and 3 particles of mass $4m$
d.
2 particles of mass $m$ and 2 particles of mass $4m$
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Q28
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The binding energy $B$ of a nucleus is approximated by a formula:
$$B = a_1 A - a_2 A^{2/3} - a_3 Z^2 A^{-1/3} - a_4 (A - 2Z)^2 A^{-1}$$
where $Z$ is the atomic number and $A$ is the mass number of the nucleus. If $\frac{a_4}{a_3} \simeq 30$, the atomic number $Z$ for naturally stable isobars (constant value of $A$) is
a.
$\frac{30A}{60 + A^{2/3}}$
b.
$\frac{30A}{30 + A^{2/3}}$
c.
$\frac{60A}{120 + A^{2/3}}$
d.
$\frac{120A}{60 + A^{2/3}}$
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Q29
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The velocity $v(x)$ of a particle moving in one dimension is given by $v(x) = v_0 \sin(\pi x / x_0)$, where $v_0$ and $x_0$ are positive constants of appropriate dimensions. If the particle is initially at $x / x_0 = \varepsilon$, where $|\varepsilon| \ll 1$, then, in the long time, it
a.
executes an oscillatory motion around $x = 0$.
b.
tends towards $x = 0$.
c.
tends towards $x = x_0$.
d.
executes an oscillatory motion around $x = x_0$.
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Q30
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Charged pions $\pi^-$ decay to muons $\mu^-$ and anti-muon neutrinos $\overline{\nu}_\mu$:
$$\pi^- \rightarrow \mu^- + \overline{\nu}_\mu$$
Take the rest masses of a muon and a pion to be $105\text{ MeV}$ and $140\text{ MeV}$, respectively. The probability that the measurement of the muon spin along the direction of its momentum is positive, is closest to
a.
0.5
b.
0.75
c.
1
d.
0
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