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25 January 2023 - Shift 2
Answer & Solutions

PHYSICS

1. The diagram shown represents different transitions of electron (𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶, 𝐷) between the energy level with
energies mentioned. Among the shown transitions which transition will generate photon of wavelength
124.1 𝑛𝑚. (ℎ𝑐 = 1241 𝑒𝑉𝑛𝑚).

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Answer (D)

Solution:

hc 1241
ΔE = = = 10𝑒𝑉
λ 124.1
Only option D has energy to produce this wavelength.

2. Two straight wires placed parallel to each other are carrying currents as shown. 𝑃 is equidistant from the wires.
Find the magnetic field at point 𝑃.

A. 8 × 10−5 𝑇
B. 8 × 10−7 𝑇
C. 16 × 10−5 𝑇
D. 2 × 10−5 𝑇

Answer (A)

Solution:

𝜇0 𝑖1 𝜇0 𝑖2
𝐵𝑛𝑒𝑡 = +
2𝜋𝑟1 2𝜋𝑟2
2 × 10−7
= [8 + 6] 𝑇
3.5 × 10−2
2 × 10−7 × 14
= 𝑇
3.5 × 10−2
= 8 × 10−5 𝑇
3. For a 𝐿𝐶𝑅 series circuit 𝜒𝐿 = 130 Ω, 𝜒𝐶 = 80 Ω and 𝑅 = 80 Ω. The value of power factor of the circuit is equal to:

A. √54/9
B. 8/√89
C. 8/13
D. 7/9

Answer (B)

Solution:

𝑅 𝑅
cos 𝜙 = =
𝑍 √(𝜒𝐿 − 𝜒𝐶 )2 + 𝑅2
80
cos 𝜙 =
√(130 − 80)2 + 802
80 8
cos 𝜙 = =
√2500 + 6400 √89

4. A disk & a solid sphere of same radius are rotated as show in the figure. If masses of disk & solid sphere are
𝐼𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐
4 𝑘𝑔 & 5𝑘𝑔 respectively then =
𝐼𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑠𝑝ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒

A. 7/5
B. 25/28
C. 5/7
D. 28/25

Answer (C)

Solution:

Using parallel axis theorem,

2
𝐼𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑠𝑝ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 = ( 𝑚𝑅2 + 𝑚𝑅2 )
5
(𝑚 = 5 𝐾𝑔)
7 2 2
= ( 𝑚𝑅 ) = 7𝑅
5

1
𝐼𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐 = ( 𝑚𝑅2 + 𝑚𝑅2 )
4
(𝑚 = 4 𝐾𝑔)
5
= ( 𝑚𝑅2 ) = 5𝑅2
4

5. Two projectiles are thrown at an angle of projection 𝛼 and 𝛽 with the horizontal. If 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 90∘ then ratio of
range of two projectiles on horizontal plane is equal to

A. 1: 1
B. 2: 1
C. 1: 2
D. 1: 3

Answer (A)
Solution:

Range of the first projectile

𝑢2 sin 2𝛼
𝑅1 =
𝑔

Range of the Second projectile

𝑢2 sin 2𝛽 𝑢2 sin 2(90 − 𝛼) 𝑢2 𝑠𝑖𝑛 2𝛼
𝑅2 = = =
𝑔 𝑔 𝑔
So, 𝑅1 = 𝑅2
𝑅1 : 𝑅2 = 1: 1

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6. In the circuit shown , the current (𝑖𝑛 𝐴) through the 4Ω resistor connected across 𝐴 & 𝐵 is Amperes. Find n
𝑛

Answer (10)

Solution:

For the equivalent cell of the combination

3 × 4 12
𝑟𝑒𝑞 = = Ω
3+4 7
8 5 12 4
𝐸𝑒𝑞 =( − )× 𝑉= 𝑉
4 3 7 7
Current in the external 4 Ω resistor
𝐸𝑒𝑞 4 1
𝐼= = = 𝐴
12
𝑟𝑒𝑞 + 4 7 ( + 4) 10
7
𝑛 = 10

7. A metal rod of length 1 𝑚 is moving perpendicular to its length with 8 𝑚/𝑠 velocity along positive 𝑥 −axis. If a
magnetic field 𝐵 = 2𝑇 exist perpendicular to the plane of motion. Find the emf induced between the 2 end of
rod.

Answer (16)

Solution:

|𝑉𝐴 − 𝑉𝐵 | = 𝐵𝑣𝑙
=2×8×1
= 16 𝑉
8. In the arrangement shown. The image shown is formed after refraction from lens and reflection from mirror. If
the focal length of lens is 10 𝑐𝑚, find 𝑥.

Answer (30)

Solution:

Image formed by mirror 𝐼 is 5 𝑐𝑚 behind the mirror

3 × 4 12
𝑟𝑒𝑞 = = Ω
3+4 7
Image formed by lens 𝐼𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑠 must be 5 𝑐𝑚 in front of the mirror
For the lens,
𝑢 = −𝑥 𝑐𝑚 𝑣 = 15 𝑐𝑚 𝑓 = 10 𝑐𝑚
1 1 1
− =
𝑣 𝑢 𝑓
1 1 1
⇒ − =
15 −𝑥 10
⇒ 𝑥 = 30
9. A particle of mass 1 𝑘𝑔 is moving with a velocity towards a stationary particle of mass 3 𝑘𝑔. After collision, the
lighter particle returns along same path with speed 2 𝑚/𝑠. If the collision was elastic, then speed of 1 𝑘𝑔 particle
before collision is ______________ 𝑚/𝑠.

Answer (4)

Solution:

𝑚1 = 1 𝑘𝑔 and 𝑚2 = 3𝑘𝑔

Conserving linear momentum

𝑚1 𝑢1 + 𝑚2 𝑢2 = 𝑚1 𝑣1 + 𝑚2 𝑣2
𝑢1 + 0 = 2 + 3𝑣2 -------------(1)
For elastic collision
𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝑒= =1
𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑐ℎ
𝑣1 + 𝑣2
⇒ =1
𝑢1
⇒ 2 + 𝑣2 = 𝑢1 ------------(2)
From (1) and (2)
𝑢1 = 4 𝑚/𝑠
10. A wire with resistance 5 Ω is redrawn to increase its length 5 times. What is the final resistance of the wire?

A. 25 Ω
B. 16 Ω
C. 125 Ω
D. 32 Ω

Answer (C)

Solution:

Resistance of wire can be given as:

𝜌𝑙
𝑅 = =5Ω
𝐴
Volume is constant So,
𝑙0 𝐴0 = 5𝑙0 𝐴
𝐴0
𝐴=
5
5𝑙0 25𝜌𝑙0
𝑅′ = 𝜌 = = 25 𝑅 = 125 Ω
𝐴0 /5 𝐴0

11. Find the velocity of the particle if the position of the particle is given by 𝑥 = 2𝑡 2 at 𝑡 = 2 𝑠𝑒𝑐.

A. 8 𝑚/𝑠
B. 4 𝑚/𝑠
C. 16 𝑚/𝑠
D. 32 𝑚/𝑠

Answer (A)

Solution:
Given: 𝑥 = 2𝑡 2
𝑑𝑥
= 4𝑡
𝑑𝑡
𝑣 = 4𝑡
𝑣 (at 𝑡 = 2 𝑠 ) = 8 𝑚/𝑠

12. A particle performing 𝑆𝐻𝑀 with amplitude 𝐴 starts from 𝑥 = 0 and reaches 𝑥 = 𝐴/2 in 2 𝑠. Find the time required
for the particle to go from 𝑥 = 𝐴/2 to 𝑥 = 𝐴.

A. 1.5 𝑠
B. 4 𝑠
C. 6 𝑠
D. 1 𝑠

Answer (B)

Solution:

2π
Let equation of SHM be: 𝑥 = 𝐴 sin ( 𝑡)
T
Time to go from 𝑥 = 0 𝑡𝑜 𝑥 = 𝐴/2
𝑇
𝑡1 =
12
Time to go from 𝑥 = 𝐴/2 𝑡𝑜 𝑥 = 𝐴
𝑇 𝑇 𝑇
𝑡2 = − =
4 12 6
𝑡2
= 2 ⇒ 𝑡2 = 2 × 2 𝑠 = 4 𝑠
𝑡1
13. An object of mass 𝑚 is placed at a height 𝑅𝑒 from the surface of the earth. Find the increase in potential energy
of the object if the height of the object is increased to 2𝑅𝑒 from the surface. (𝑅𝑒 : 𝑅𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡ℎ)

1
A. 𝑚𝑔𝑅𝑒
3
1
B. 𝑚𝑔𝑅𝑒
6
1
C. 𝑚𝑔𝑅𝑒
2
1
D. 𝑚𝑔𝑅𝑒
4

Answer (B)

Solution:

𝐺𝑀𝑒 𝑚
𝑈𝑖 = −
𝑅𝑒 + 𝑅𝑒
𝐺𝑀𝑒 𝑚
𝑈𝑓 = −
𝑅𝑒 + 2𝑅𝑒
𝐺𝑀𝑒 𝑚 𝑚𝑔𝑅𝑒
Δ𝑈 = 𝑈𝑓 − 𝑈𝑖 = =
6𝑅𝑒 6

14. A charge of 10 𝜇𝐶 is placed at origin. Where should a charge of 40 𝜇𝐶 be placed on 𝑥 − axis such that electric
field is zero at 𝑥 = 2.

A. 𝑥 = −2
B. 𝑥 =4
C. 𝑥 =6
D. 𝑥 =2

Answer (C)

Solution:

For electric field to be zero:

1 10 1 40
× 2= ×
4𝜋𝜖0 2 4𝜋𝜖0 (𝑥0 − 2)2
𝑥0 − 2 = 4
𝑥0 = 6

15. What will be the molar specific heat capacity of an isochoric process of a diatomic gas if it has additional
vibrational mode?

5
A. 𝑅
2
3
B. 𝑅
2
7
C. 𝑅
2
9
D. 𝑅
2

Answer (C)
Solution:

For each additional vibrational mode degree of freedom is increased by 2 so new degree of freedom
𝑓 =3+2+2= 7
𝑓 7
𝐶𝑉 = × 𝑅 = 𝑅
2 2
Volume is constant in isochoric process.

16. A block is placed on a rough inclined plane with 45° inclination. If minimum force required to push the block up
the incline is equal to 2 times the minimum force required to slide the block down the inclined plane, then find
the value of coefficient of friction between block and incline.

A. 0.25
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

Answer (B)

Solution:
𝐹𝑢𝑝 = 𝑚𝑔 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 + 𝜇𝑚𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃
𝐹𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 = 𝜇𝑚𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 − 𝑚𝑔 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃
𝐹𝑢𝑝 = 2𝐹𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛
𝑚𝑔 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 + 𝜇𝑚𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = 2(𝜇𝑚𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 − 𝑚𝑔 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃)
3 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 = 𝜇𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃
𝜇 = 3 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃
𝜇 = 3 𝑡𝑎𝑛 45° = 1

17. Correctly match the two lists:

A. 𝑃 → 𝐴, 𝑄 → 𝐵, 𝑅 → 𝐶, 𝑆 → 𝐷
B. 𝑃 → 𝐵, 𝑄 → 𝐴, 𝑅 → 𝐷, 𝑆 → 𝐶
C. 𝑃 → 𝐷, 𝑄 → 𝐴, 𝑅 → 𝐶, 𝑆 → 𝐵
D. 𝑃 → 𝐷, 𝑄 → 𝐴, 𝑅 → 𝐵, 𝑆 → 𝐶

Answer (B)

Solution:
𝐹
[ ]
[𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑔′ 𝑠 𝑀𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑢𝑠] = 𝐴 = [𝑀𝐿−1 𝑇 −2 ]
Δ𝐿
[ ]
𝐿
[𝐸]
[𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑘 ′ 𝑠 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡] = = [𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 −1 ]
[𝑓]
[𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛] = [𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]
[𝐶𝑜 − 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑉𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦] = [𝑀𝐿−1 𝑇 −1 ]
18. A big drop is divided into 1000 identical droplets. If the big drop had surface energy 𝑈𝑖 and all small droplets
𝑈𝑖
together had a surface energy 𝑈𝑓 , then is equal to
𝑈𝑓

A. 1/100
B. 10
C. 1/10
D. 1000

Answer (C)

Solution:
Volume will remain constant in the process.
4 3 4
𝜋𝑅 = 1000 × 𝜋𝑟 3 ⇒ 𝑅 = 10𝑟
3 3
Surface energy of big drop,
𝑈𝑖 = 4𝜋𝑅2 𝑇
Surface energy of all the small drops,
𝑈𝑓 = 1000 × 4𝜋𝑟 2 𝑇 = 40𝜋𝑅2 𝑇
Taking the ratio, we get,
𝑈𝑖 4𝜋𝑅2 𝑇 1
= 2
=
𝑈𝑓 40𝜋𝑅 𝑇 10

19. Correctly match the two lists

A. 𝑎 → 𝑅, 𝑏 → 𝑄, 𝑐 → 𝑆, 𝑑 → 𝑃
B. 𝑎 → 𝑅, 𝑏 → 𝑄, 𝑐 → 𝑃, 𝑑 → 𝑆
C. 𝑎 → 𝑅, 𝑏 → 𝑆, 𝑐 → 𝑄, 𝑑 → 𝑃
D. 𝑎 → 𝑅, 𝑏 → 𝑆, 𝑐 → 𝑃, 𝑑 → 𝑄

Answer (B)
Solution:
𝑞𝑖𝑛
Gauss law (electrostatics)= ∮ 𝐸⃗ . 𝑑𝐴 =
𝜖𝑜
⃗ . 𝑑𝑙 = 𝜇𝑜 𝑖𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑑
Amperes circuital law= ∮ 𝐵
Gauss law (Magnetism)= ∮ 𝐵 ⃗ . 𝑑𝐴 = 0
𝑑𝜙𝐵
Faraday’s law, 𝜖 = −
𝑑𝑡

20. A stationary nucleus breaks into two daughter nuclei having velocities in the ration 3: 2. find the radius of their
nuclear sizes.

2 1/2
A. ( )
3
 2 1/3
B. ( )
3

4 1/3
C. ( )
9

9 1/2
D. ( )
4

Answer (B)

Solution:

Applying momentum conservation:

𝑚1 𝑣1 = 𝑚2 𝑣2
𝑚1 𝑣2 2
= = … … … (1)
𝑚2 𝑣1 3
As nuclear density is constant:
4 3
𝑚1 𝑉1 3 𝜋𝑟1 𝑟1 3
= = = ( ) … . . (2)
𝑚2 𝑉2 4 𝜋𝑟 3 𝑟2
3 2
From (1) and (2):
𝑟1 2 1/3
=( )
𝑟2 3

21. Match the two lists:

A. 𝑃 − 𝐴, 𝑄 − 𝐵, 𝑅 − 𝐶, 𝑆 − 𝐷
B. 𝑃 − 𝐴, 𝑄 − 𝐶, 𝑅 − 𝐷, 𝑆 − 𝐵
C. 𝑃 − 𝐶, 𝑄 − 𝐴, 𝑅 − 𝐵, 𝑆 − 𝐷
D. 𝑃 − 𝐵, 𝑄 − 𝐷, 𝑅 − 𝐶, 𝑆 − 𝐴

Answer (C)
Solution:
Adiabatic ⇒ Δ𝑄 = 0
Isochoric⇒ 𝑊 = 0
Isothermal⇒ Δ𝑈 = 0
Isobaric⇒ Δ𝑄 = Δ𝑈 + 𝑊 (Both Δ𝑈 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑊 are non-zero