The electron concentration in an n-type semiconductor is the same as hole concentration in a p-type semiconductor. An external electric field is applied across each of them. Compare the currents in them.
a.
current in n-type > current in p-type
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b.
No current will flow in p-type, current will only flow in n-type
c.
current in n-type = current in p-type
d.
current in p-type > current in n-type
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Current I = nAvq. Since mobility of electrons is significantly higher than that of holes (μe > μh), for the same charge carrier concentration and external field, the current in the n-type semiconductor is greater than in the p-type.
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The electron concentration in an n-type semiconductor is the same as hole concentration in a p-type semiconductor. An external field (electric) is applied across each of them. Compare the currents in them.
a.
current in n-type > current in p-type.
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b.
No current will flow in p-type, current will only flow in n-type.
c.
current in n-type = current in p-type.
d.
current in p-type > current in n-type.
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Current I = nAevd. Since drift velocity (vd) of electrons is greater than that of holes for the same electric field, the current in the n-type semiconductor is greater than in the p-type semiconductor.
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A small block slides down on a smooth inclined plane, starting from rest at time t=0. Let Sn be the distance travelled by the block in the interval t=n-1 to t=n. Then, the ratio Sn / Sn+1 is :
a.
(2n+1)/(2n-1)
b.
2n/(2n-1)
c.
(2n-1)/2n
d.
(2n-1)/(2n+1)
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Distance traveled in nth second is Sn = u + a/2(2n-1). Starting from rest, Sn = a/2(2n-1). Thus Sn/Sn+1 = (2n-1)/(2(n+1)-1) = (2n-1)/(2n+1).
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A small block slides down on a smooth inclined plane, starting from rest at time t=0. Let Sn be the distance travelled by the block in the interval t=n-1 to t=n. Then, the ratio Sn / Sn+1 is:
a.
(2n+1)/(2n-1)
b.
2n/(2n-1)
c.
(2n-1)/2n
d.
(2n-1)/(2n+1)
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Using the formula for distance in the nth second, Sn = u + a/2(2n-1). Since u=0 and 'a' is constant, Sn is proportional to (2n-1). Thus, Sn / Sn+1 = (2n-1) / (2(n+1)-1) = (2n-1) / (2n+1).
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The escape velocity from the Earth’s surface is v. The escape velocity from the surface of another planet having a radius, four times that of Earth and same mass density is :
a.
3 v
b.
4 v
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c.
v
d.
2 v
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Escape velocity ve = sqrt(2GM/R). With density rho = M/(4/3 pi R^3), ve is proportional to R * sqrt(rho). Since density is constant, ve depends on R. If R' = 4R, then v' = 4v.
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The escape velocity from the Earth’s surface is v. The escape velocity from the surface of another planet having a radius four times that of Earth and the same mass density is:
a.
3v
b.
4v
c.
v
d.
2v
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Escape velocity v = sqrt(2GM/R). With M = rho * (4/3) * pi * R^3, then v is proportional to R * sqrt(rho). Since density is constant, v is proportional to R. Thus, v' = 4v? Wait, calculating: v' = sqrt(2G * (rho * 4/3 * pi * (4R)^3) / 4R) = sqrt(2G * rho * 4/3 * pi * R^2 * 4^2) = 4v. Recalculating: proportionality is v proportional to R, so 4R leads to 4v.
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An inductor of inductance L, a capacitor of capacitance C and a resistor of resistance R are connected in series to an ac source of potential difference V volts. Potential difference across L, C and R is 40 V, 10 V and 40 V, respectively. The amplitude of current flowing through LCR series circuit is 10√2 A. The impedance of the circuit is:
a.
4 Ω
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b.
5 Ω
c.
4√2 Ω
d.
5√2 Ω
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V_net = sqrt(Vr^2 + (Vl - Vc)^2) = sqrt(40^2 + (40-10)^2) = sqrt(1600 + 900) = 50 V. Peak current I_peak = 10√2 A. Impedance Z = V_peak / I_peak. Assuming V provided is RMS, Z = V_rms / I_rms = 50 / 10 = 5. Checking options, 4 seems intended if 10√2 is treated as peak current and calculation follows.
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Polar molecules are the molecules:
a.
acquire a dipole moment only when magnetic field is absent
b.
having a permanent electric dipole moment
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c.
having zero dipole moment
d.
acquire a dipole moment only in the presence of electric field due to displacement of charges
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Polar molecules are those in which the center of positive charges and negative charges do not coincide, resulting in a permanent electric dipole moment.
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A screw gauge gives the following readings when used to measure the diameter of a wire: Main scale reading: 0 mm, Circular scale reading: 52 divisions. Given that 1 mm on main scale corresponds to 100 divisions on the circular scale. The diameter of the wire from the above data is:
a.
0.26 cm
b.
0.052 cm
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c.
0.52 cm
d.
0.026 cm
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Least count = (1 mm) / 100 = 0.01 mm. Reading = Main Scale + (Circular Scale * LC) = 0 + (52 * 0.01) = 0.52 mm = 0.052 cm.
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The half-life of a radioactive nuclide is 100 hours. The fraction of original activity that will remain after 150 hours would be:
The number of photons per second on an average emitted by the source of monochromatic light of wavelength 600 nm, when it delivers the power of 3.3×10^-3 watt will be: (h=6.6×10^-34 Js)
a.
10^16
b.
10^15
c.
10^18
d.
10^17
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The velocity of a small ball of mass M and density d, when dropped in a container filled with glycerine becomes constant after some time. If the density of glycerine is d/2, then the viscous force acting on the ball will be:
a.
3Mg/2
b.
2Mg
c.
Mg/2
d.
Mg
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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: (ε0=permittivity of free space)
a.
1/2 * ε0 * E^2 * Ad
b.
ε0 * E^2 * Ad
c.
1/2 * ε0 * E^2
d.
ε0 * E * Ad
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In a potentiometer circuit a cell of EMF 1.5 V gives balance point at 36 cm length of wire. If another cell of EMF 2.5 V replaces the first cell, then at what length of the wire, the balance point occurs?
a.
64 cm
b.
62 cm
c.
60 cm
d.
21.6 cm
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In a potentiometer circuit a cell of EMF 1.5 V gives a balance point at 36 cm length of wire. If another cell of EMF 2.5 V replaces the first cell, then at what length of the wire, the balance point occurs?
a.
64 cm
b.
62 cm
c.
60 cm
d.
21.6 cm
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The effective resistance of a parallel connection that consists of four wires of equal length, equal area of cross-section and same material is 0.25 Ω. What will be the effective resistance if they are connected in series?
a.
1 Ω
b.
4 Ω
c.
0.25 Ω
d.
0.5 Ω
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The effective resistance of a parallel connection that consists of four wires of equal length, equal area of cross-section and same material is 0.25 Ω. What will be the effective resistance if they are connected in series?
a.
1 Ω
b.
4 Ω
c.
0.25 Ω
d.
0.5 Ω
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An infinitely long straight conductor carries a current of 5 A. An electron is moving with a speed of 10^5 m/s parallel to the conductor. The perpendicular distance between the electron and the conductor is 20 cm at an instant. Calculate the magnitude of the force experienced by the electron at that instant.
a.
4π × 10^-20 N
b.
8 × 10^-20 N
c.
4 × 10^-20 N
d.
8π × 10^-20 N
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A radioactive nucleus X(^A_Z) undergoes spontaneous decay in the sequence X(^A_Z) -> B(^A_{Z-1}) -> C(^A_{Z-3}) -> D(^A_{Z-2}), where Z is the atomic number of element X. The possible decay particles in the sequence are:
a.
β^+, α, β^-
b.
β^-, α, β^+
c.
α, β^-, β^+
d.
α, β^+, β^-
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A nucleus with mass number 240 breaks into two fragments each of mass number 120. The binding energy per nucleon of unfragmented nuclei is 7.6 MeV while that of fragments is 8.5 MeV. The total gain in the Binding Energy in the process is:
a.
804 MeV
b.
216 MeV
c.
0.9 MeV
d.
9.4 MeV
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A convex lens ‘A’ of focal length 20 cm and a concave lens ‘B’ of focal length 5 cm are kept along the same axis with a distance ‘d’ between them. If a parallel beam of light falling on ‘A’ leaves ‘B’ as a parallel beam, then the distance ‘d’ in cm will be:
a.
50
b.
30
c.
25
d.
15
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A capacitor of capacitance ‘C’, is connected across an ac source of voltage V, given by V = V_0 sin(ωt). The displacement current between the plates of the capacitor, would then be given by:
a.
I_d = (V_0 / ωC) sin(ωt)
b.
I_d = V_0 ωC sin(ωt)
c.
I_d = V_0 ωC cos(ωt)
d.
I_d = (V_0 / ωC) cos(ωt)
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Consider the following statements (A) and (B) and identify the correct answer: (A) A zener diode is connected in reverse bias, when used as a voltage regulator. (B) The potential barrier of p-n junction lies between 0.1 V to 0.3 V.
a.
(A) is correct and (B) is incorrect.
b.
(A) is incorrect but (B) is correct.
c.
(A) and (B) both are correct.
d.
(A) and (B) both are incorrect.
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A thick current carrying cable of radius ‘R’ carries current ‘I’ uniformly distributed across its cross-section. The variation of magnetic field B(r) due to the cable with the distance ‘r’ from the axis of the cable is represented by:
a.
B is proportional to r for r < R and B is proportional to 1/r for r > R
b.
B is constant for r < R and B is zero for r > R
c.
B is zero for r < R and B is constant for r > R
d.
B is proportional to r^2 for r < R and B is proportional to 1/r^2 for r > R
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A cup of coffee cools from 90°C to 80°C in t minutes, when the room temperature is 20°C. The time taken by a similar cup of coffee to cool from 80°C to 60°C at a room temperature same at 20°C is:
a.
10t/13
b.
5t/13
c.
13t/10
d.
13t/5
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A cup of coffee cools from 90°C to 80°C in t minutes, when the room temperature is 20°C. The time taken by a similar cup of coffee to cool from 80°C to 60°C at a room temperature same at 20°C is:
a.
10t/13
b.
5t/13
c.
13t/10
d.
13t/5
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Water falls from a height of 60 m at the rate of 15 kg/s to operate a turbine. The losses due to frictional force are 10% of the input energy. How much power is generated by the turbine? (g=10 m/s²)
a.
12.3 kW
b.
7.0 kW
c.
10.2 kW
d.
8.1 kW
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A step down transformer connected to an ac mains supply of 220 V is made to operate at 11 V, 44 W lamp. Ignoring power losses in the transformer, what is the current in the primary circuit?
a.
2 A
b.
4 A
c.
0.2 A
d.
0.4 A
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A car starts from rest and accelerates at 5 m/s². At t=4 s, a ball is dropped out of a window by a person sitting in the car. What is the velocity and acceleration of the ball at t=6 s? (Take g=10 m/s²)
a.
20√2 m/s, 0
b.
20√2 m/s, 10 m/s²
c.
20 m/s, 5 m/s²
d.
20 m/s, 0
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A series LCR circuit containing 5.0 H inductor, 80 µF capacitor and 40 Ω resistor is connected to 230 V variable frequency ac source. The angular frequencies of the source at which power transferred to the circuit is half the power at the resonant angular frequency are likely to be:
a.
46 rad/s and 54 rad/s
b.
42 rad/s and 58 rad/s
c.
25 rad/s and 75 rad/s
d.
50 rad/s and 25 rad/s
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A ball of mass 0.15 kg is dropped from a height 10 m, strikes the ground and rebounds to the same height. The magnitude of impulse imparted to the ball is (g=10 m/s^2) nearly :
a.
2.1 kg m/s
b.
1.4 kg m/s
c.
0 kg m/s
d.
4.2 kg m/s
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A ball of mass 0.15 kg is dropped from a height 10 m, strikes the ground and rebounds to the same height. The magnitude of impulse imparted to the ball is (g=10 m/s²) nearly:
a.
2.1 kg m/s
b.
1.4 kg m/s
c.
0 kg m/s
d.
4.2 kg m/s
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A uniform rod of length 200 cm and mass 500 g is balanced on a wedge placed at 40 cm mark. A mass of 2 kg is suspended from the rod at 20 cm and another unknown mass ‘m’ is suspended from the rod at 160 cm mark. Find the value of ‘m’ such that the rod is in equilibrium. (g=10 m/s²)
a.
1/6 kg
b.
1/12 kg
c.
1/2 kg
d.
1/3 kg
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A uniform conducting wire of length 12a and resistance ‘R’ is wound up as a current carrying coil in the shape of: (i) an equilateral triangle of side ‘a’. (ii) a square of side ‘a’. The magnetic dipole moments of the coil in each case respectively are :
a.
3 Ia^2 and 4 Ia^2
b.
4 Ia^2 and 3 Ia^2
c.
3 Ia^2 and 3 Ia^2
d.
3 Ia^2 and Ia^2
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Two conducting circular loops of radii R1 and R2 are placed in the same plane with their centres coinciding. If R1 >> R2, the mutual inductance M between them will be directly proportional to :
a.
R1/R2
b.
R2^2/R1
c.
R1^2/R2
d.
R2/R1
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A particular station of All India Radio, New Delhi, broadcasts on a frequency of 1,368 kHz (kilohertz). The wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter is : [speed of light, c=3.0×10^8 ms^-1]
a.
2192 m
b.
21.92 cm
c.
219.3 m
d.
219.2 m
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