MHT-CET 2024: Physics - Electrostatics and Forces

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Two point charges are placed a certain distance apart in a vacuum with a force F between them. If the charges are then placed in a medium with a dielectric constant of 5, and the distance between them is reduced by a factor of 5, what is the new force between them?

  • F/25
  • 25F
  • 5F (correct)
  • F/5

A thin circular disc of mass M and radius R rotates with an angular velocity ω. A second disc of the same dimensions, but with mass M/2, is placed coaxially on the first. What is the new angular velocity of the system?

  • 5ω/4
  • 3ω/2
  • 4ω/5 (correct)
  • ω/3

Which of the following options correctly represents Bernoulli's equation, where P is pressure, ρ is density, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and v is fluid velocity?

  • P + ρgh + (1/2)pv² = constant (correct)
  • P + ρgh + ρv² = constant
  • P + ρgh + (1/2)ρv² = constant
  • P + mgh + (1/2)mv² = constant

Two projectiles are launched with the same initial speed, one at an angle of 30° and the other at 60° to the horizontal. What is the ratio of the maximum heights reached by the projectile launched at 30° to that of the projectile launched at 60°?

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A real gas at 27°C in a closed chamber undergoes a cyclic process. For the path A to B, the gas obeys the equation PV^(1/3) = constant. Assuming R = 8 J/mol·K, what is the net work done in the complete cycle, given the points A and B on the PV diagram are at (4, 20) and B(2,10), respectively?

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Light emerges from a convex lens with a point source at its focus. What describes the shape of the wavefront of the emerging light?

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A 50 kg monkey climbs a rope that can withstand a tension of 350 N. First, the monkey climbs down with an acceleration of 4 m/s², and then climbs up with an acceleration of 5 m/s². Which of the following statements accurately describe the tensions?

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In the given electric circuit, the potentials at points a, b, and c are 30 V, 12 V, and 2 V, respectively. What is the current flowing through the 20Ω resistor?

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A moving coil galvanometer deflects π/3 radians with a current of 200 μA. What current is required to produce a deflection of π/10 radians?

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Given that the acceleration due to gravity at the Earth's surface is 9.8 m/s², what altitude above the Earth's surface is needed for gravity to decrease to 4.9 m/s²? (Assume Earth's radius = 6.4 × 10^6 m)

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Which of the following relative permittivity (εr) and permeability (μr) values is plausible for a diamagnetic material?

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The magnetic flux through a coil varies with time t as φ = (5t³ + 4t² + 2t - 5) Weber. If the coil's resistance is 5 ohms, what induced current flows through the coil at t = 2 seconds?

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A metallic cube with a total surface area of 24 m² is uniformly heated, causing its temperature to increase by 10°C. Given that the coefficient of linear expansion α = 5.0 × 10⁻⁴ °C⁻¹, what is the approximate increase in the cube's volume?

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Two coils are placed in close proximity. The mutual inductance between the coils depends on what factor?

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A proton, an electron, and an alpha particle are accelerated to the same kinetic energy. How do their De Broglie wavelengths compare?

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An ice cube contains an air bubble. Viewed from one side, the apparent distance of the bubble is 12 cm. Viewed from the opposite side, the apparent distance is 4 cm. If the side of the ice cube is 24 cm, what is the refractive index of the ice?

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What is the longest wavelength associated with the Paschen series? (Rydberg constant, R_H = 1.097 × 10^7 m⁻¹)

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What is the approximate ratio of the mass densities of the nuclei of Calcium-40 (⁴⁰Ca) and Oxygen-16 (¹⁶O)?

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A 10 μC point charge is located at the origin. Where on the X-axis should a 40 μC point charge be placed so that the net electric field is zero at x = 2 cm?

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What does a magnetic needle experience when kept in a non-uniform magnetic field?

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A rectangular loop PQRS with uniform wire carries a current. PR = QS = 5 cm, and PQ = RS = 100 cm. If the ammeter reading changes from I to 2I, what is the ratio of the magnetic force per unit length on wire PQ due to wire RS in the two cases?

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At what temperature does the root-mean-square (rms) velocity of a hydrogen molecule equal that of an oxygen molecule at 47°C?

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A light-emitting diode (LED) is fabricated using GaAs semiconducting material with a band gap of 1.42 eV. What is the approximate wavelength of the emitted light?

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A steel wire with a mass per unit length of 7.0 × 10⁻³ kg/m is under a tension of 70 N. What is the speed of transverse waves in the wire?

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Two vessels, A and B, of equal volume are at the same temperature. Vessel A contains 1g of hydrogen, and vessel B contains 1g of oxygen. If PA and PB are the pressures in A and B, what is the ratio PA/PB?

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A wire of length 1 m, moving with a velocity of 8 m/s at right angles to a magnetic field of 2 T, experiences what magnitude of induced EMF between its ends?

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Two identical particles, each of mass 'm', revolve around a circle of radius 'a' due to their mutual gravitational attraction. What is the angular speed of each particle?

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Why do electrons diffuse from the n-region to the p-region in an unbiased n-p junction?

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A particle is executing Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM). What is the ratio of its potential energy to kinetic energy when its displacement is half of its amplitude?

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Eight equal-sized water drops are falling through air at a steady speed of 10 cm/s. If the drops coalesce into one larger drop, what is the new terminal velocity?

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The current in a coil changes from -2 A to +2 A in 0.2 seconds, inducing an electromotive force (EMF) of 0.1 V. What is the self-inductance of the coil?

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For a uniform rectangular sheet, what is the ratio of the moments of inertia about axes perpendicular to the sheet, one passing through the center of mass (O) and the other through a corner point (O'), given the dimensions are 60 cm and 80 cm?

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If 'n' represents the number density and 'd' represents the diameter of a gas molecule, which expression correctly describes the average distance a molecule travels between successive collisions (mean free path)?

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A mixture of one mole of a monoatomic gas and one mole of a diatomic gas (rigid) is maintained at room temperature (27°C). What is the ratio of the specific heats at constant volume, Cᵥ, for the mixture?

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In an AC circuit, voltage and current are given by V = 100sin(100t) V and I = 100sin(100t + π/3) mA, respectively. What is the average power dissipated in the circuit over one complete cycle?

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The threshold wavelengths for two metal surfaces, A and B, are measured with work functions φA = 9 eV and φB = 4.5 eV. What is the difference in their threshold wavelengths in nm? (Given, hc = 1242 eV nm)

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The logic performed by the following circuit is equivalent to which logic gate?

<p>AND (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A particle performs simple harmonic motion (SHM) with an amplitude of A. Its speed is tripled at the instant when it is at a distance 2A/3 from the equilibrium position. What is the new amplitude of motion?

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What is the approximate binding energy of a helium nucleus, given the masses of a proton, neutron, and helium nucleus are 1.0073 u, 1.0087 u, and 4.0015 u, respectively?

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A series LCR circuit is driven by an AC signal of 200 V at 50 Hz. Given the voltage across the inductor (L = 10 mH) is 31.4 V, determine the current in this circuit.

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Two soap bubbles with radii 'a' and 'b' (where b > a) coalesce. What is the radius of curvature of the common surface formed?

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A liquid flows through a tube shaped like a truncated cone. Which statement about the flow is correct?

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The velocity of sound in a gas allows two wavelengths, 4.08 m and 4.16 m, to produce 40 beats in 12 seconds. What is the velocity of sound in that gas?

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A thin spherical shell of radius R has a uniform surface charge density σ. What is the electric field at any point on the shell's surface?

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Flashcards

Electrostatic Force (Vacuum)

Force between two point charges in a vacuum at a distance 'r' cm.

New Angular Velocity

The new angular velocity of the system, after placing another disc co-axially.

Bernoulli's Equation

P + pgh + (1/2)pv^2 = constant

Angular Speed

Mutual attraction dictates how orbiting occurs.

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Unbiased n-p Junction

Electrons diffuse from n-region to p-region due to higher electron.

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Total Energy in SHM

Total energy is proportional to spring constant and amplitude.

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Terminal Velocity

v = (2/9)*((ρ-σ)/η)r²g

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Alkali Metals

That are of small surface of metal are less active .

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Van't Hoff Factor

Number of particles of ions in their solution.

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Oxidation Number

O.N. of Mn in K₂MnO₄ is +6

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Fluorine oxidation

Element not able to show variable oxidation.

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The E cell

One where the concentration of all reacting and product species kept unity.

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Study Notes

General Instructions for MHT-CET 2024

  • The question booklet contains 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • Section A includes Physics and Chemistry, with 50 questions each.
  • Section B covers Mathematics, containing 50 questions.
  • Candidates can choose the order and sequence for attempting questions.
  • It is important to read each question carefully.
  • Select the one correct answer from the four options provided for each question.
  • Each correct answer will be awarded one mark.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
  • No marks will be given for marking multiple answers, scratching, or overwriting.
  • The duration of the paper is 3 hours.

Physics - Force Between Point Charges

  • The force between two point charges ( q_1 ) and ( q_2 ) in vacuum, separated by a distance ( r ) cm, is ( F ).
  • When these charges are placed in a medium with a dielectric constant ( K = 5 ) at a distance ( r/5 ) cm apart, the new force is ( 25F ) .

Physics - Rotating Circular Disc

  • A thin circular disc has mass ( M ) and radius ( R ) rotates horizontally with angular velocity ( \omega ).
  • Another disc of the same dimensions but mass ( M/2 ) is placed coaxially on the first disc.
  • The new angular velocity of the system becomes ( \frac{2}{3} \omega ).

Physics - Bernoulli's Equation

  • The correct form of Bernoulli's equation is: ( P + \rho g h + \frac{1}{2} \rho v^2 = \text{constant} )
  • ( P ) is pressure, ( \rho ) is density, ( g ) is acceleration due to gravity, ( h ) is height, and ( v ) is fluid velocity.

Physics - Projectile Motion

  • Two projectiles are launched at angles ( 30^\circ ) and ( 60^\circ ) with the same initial speed.
  • The ratio of their maximum heights is ( 1:3 ).

Physics - Real Gas Cyclic Process

  • A real gas undergoes a cyclic process in a closed chamber at ( 27^\circ C ).
  • The gas obeys the equation ( PV^3 = RT ) for the path from A to B.
  • The net work done in one complete cycle is ( 225 , \text{J} ), assuming ( R = 8 , \text{J/mol K} ).

Physics - Light Emerging from Convex Lens

  • When light emerges from a convex lens with a source at its focus, the shape of the wavefront is a plane.

Physics - Monkey Climbing a Rope

  • A monkey of mass 50 kg climbs a rope that can withstand a tension of 350 N.
  • When the monkey climbs down with an acceleration of 4 m/s², the tension is 350 N.
  • The rope will break if the monkey climbs upward with an acceleration of 5 m/s².

Physics - Electric Circuit

  • In a given electric circuit, potentials at points a, b, and c are 30 V, 12 V, and 2 V, respectively.
  • The current through the 20Ω resistor is 0.4 A.

Physics - Moving Coil Galvanometer

  • A current of 200 µA deflects the coil of a moving coil galvanometer by 60°.
  • A current of 60 µA is required to cause a deflection of ( \frac{\pi}{10} ) radian.

Physics - Acceleration Due to Gravity

  • The acceleration due to gravity at the Earth's surface is 9.8 m/s².
  • At an altitude of approximately ( 2.6 \times 10^6 ) m above the surface, the acceleration due to gravity decreases to 4.9 m/s².
  • The radius of the earth is ( 6.4 \times 10^6 ) m.

Physics - Diamagnetic Material Properties

  • For a diamagnetic material, typical values of relative permittivity ( \epsilon_r ) and permeability ( \mu_r ) are ( \epsilon_r = 0.5 ) and ( \mu_r = 0.5 ).

Physics - Varying Magnetic Flux Through a Coil

  • The magnetic flux through a coil varies as ( \phi = 5t^3 + 4t^2 + 2t - 5 ) Weber.
  • If the coil's resistance is 5 ohms, the induced current at ( t = 2 ) seconds is 16.6 A.

Physics - Heated Metallic Cube

  • A solid metallic cube with a total surface area of 24 m² is uniformly heated.
  • If the temperature increases by 10°C and the coefficient of linear expansion ( \alpha = 5.0 \times 10^{-4} , \text{°C}^{-1} ), the increase in volume is ( 6.0 \times 10^4 , \text{cm}^3 ).

Physics - Mutual Inductance of Two Coils

  • The mutual inductance of two coils depends on the relative position and orientation of the two coils.

Physics - de-Broglie Wavelengths

  • Given a proton, electron, and alpha particle with the same energy: ( \lambda_{electron} > \lambda_{proton} > \lambda_{alpha} )

Physics - Bubble Inside Ice Cube

  • An ice cube contains a bubble.
  • Viewed from one side, the bubble appears to be 12 cm from the surface.
  • Viewed from the opposite side, the bubble appears to be 4 cm from the surface.
  • If the ice cube's side is 24 cm, the refractive index of the ice is ( \frac{3}{2} ).

Physics - Paschen Series Longest Wavelength

  • The longest wavelength associated with the Paschen series is ( 1.876 \times 10^{-6} , \text{m} ).
  • Rydberg constant ( R_H = 1.097 \times 10^7 , \text{SI unit} ).

Physics - Nuclear Mass Density

  • The ratio of the mass densities of nuclei of ( ^{40}\text{Ca} ) and ( ^{16}\text{O} ) is close to 1.

Physics - Net Electric Field Zero

  • A ( 10 , \mu\text{C} ) point charge is at the origin.
  • To achieve a net electric field of zero at ( x = 2 , \text{cm} ), a ( 40 , \mu\text{C} ) charge must be placed at ( x=6, \text{cm} ).

Physics - Magnetic Needle in Non-Uniform Field

  • In a non-uniform magnetic field, a magnetic needle experiences both a force and a torque.

Physics - Rectangular Current Loop

  • Considering a rectangular loop in a magnetic field, the ratio of magnetic forces per unit length on the wire PQ due to wire RS changes from 1:4 as current doubles.

Physics - RMS Velocity

  • The r.m.s. velocity of a hydrogen molecule equals that of an oxygen molecule at 47°C at a temperature of 20K.

Physics - Wavelength of LED

  • A light-emitting diode (LED) fabricated from GaAs material with a band gap of 1.42 eV emits light at a wavelength of 875 nm.

Physics - Speed of Transverse Waves on a Wire

  • For a steel wire with mass per unit length ( 7.0 \times 10^{-3} , \text{kg/m} ) under a tension of 70 N, the speed of transverse waves will be 100 m/s.

Physics - Pressure in Vessels with Hydrogen and Oxygen

  • For two vessels A and B of equal size and temperature containing 1g of hydrogen and 1g of oxygen respectively, the ratio PA / PB 32.

Physics - Induced EMF in a Moving Wire

  • A wire of length 1 m moving at right angles to a 2T magnetic field with a velocity of 8 m/s has an induced emf of 16V.

Physics - Two Particles Under Mutual Gravitation

  • Two identical particles each of mass 'm' go round a circle of radius under the action of their mutual gravitational attraction, the angular speed of each particle will be ( \sqrt{Gm/4a^3} ).

Physics - Unbiased n-p Junction

  • In an unbiased n-p junction electrons diffuse from the n-region to the p-region because of greater electron concentration in the n-region compared to the p-region.

Physics - Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy in SHM

  • A particle executing Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) has a ratio of potential energy to kinetic energy of 1:3 when its displacement is half its amplitude.

Physics - Velocity of Coalesced Water Drops

  • When eight equal drops of water falling through air at a steady speed of 10 cm/s coalesce, the new velocity is 40 cm/s.

Physics - Self-Inductance of a Coil

  • In a coil, if the current changes from -2 A to +2 A in 0.2 s and induces an emf of 0.1 V, the self-inductance of the coil is 5 mH.

Physics - Moment of Inertia Ratio for Rectangular Sheet

  • For a uniform rectangular sheet, the ratio of the moments of inertia about axes perpendicular to the sheet passing through the center of mass (O) and a corner point (O’) is determined.

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