Physical world and Measurements

Question1
The least count of a screw guage is 0.01 mm . If the pitch is increased
by 75% and number of divisions on the circular scale is reduced by
50%, the new least count will be ________ ×10
−3
mm

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Answer: 35

Solution:

The least count (L.C.) of a screw gauge is given by:

Pitch
L.C. = Number of Divisions on Circular Scale

Let the original pitch be p and the original number of divisions be n. Then, the original least count is:

mm
p
= 0.01
n

After modifications:

The pitch is increased by 75%, so the new pitch is:

p new = p + 0.75p = 1.75p

The number of divisions is reduced by 50%, so the new number of divisions is:
n new = 0.5n

The new least count is then:

p new
[Link]
1.75p 1.75 p p
= = = × = 3.5 ×
n new 0.5n 0.5 n n

Substitute the original least count:

[Link] = 3.5 × 0.01 mm = 0.035 mm

Expressed in the form ×10 −3

mm, this becomes:
0.035 mm = 35 × 10 −3
mm

Thus, the new least count is:

35 × 10
−3
mm

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Question2
A tiny metallic rectangular sheet has length and breadth of 5 mm
and 2.5 mm , respectively. Using a specially designed screw gauge
which has pitch of 0.75 mm and 15 divisions in the circular scale,
you are asked to find the area of the sheet. In this measurement, the
maximum fractional error will be where x is _______ . x

100

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Answer: 3

Solution:

Given, L = 5 mm, B = 2.5 mm

We know, least count of a screw gauge,

P itch length
L. C. =
N o. of division on circular scale
 0.75
⇒ L. C. = = 0.05 mm
15

We know, A = LB

By taking ln on both sides,

⇒ ln A = ln L + ln B

by differentiating both sides,

dA dL dB
⇒ = +
A L B

Here, dL = dB = 0.05 mm (L.C.)

So fractional error,
dA 0.05 0.05
= +
A 5 2.5

=
1

100
+
2

100
=
3

100
=
x

100
(given)

Hence, x = 3.

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Question3
A physical quantity Q is related to four observables a,b,c,d as follows :
4
ab
Q =
cd

where,
a = (60 ± 3)Pa; b = (20 ± 0.1)m; c = (40 ± 0.2)Nsm and −2

d = (50 ± 0.1)m, then the percentage error in Q is , where

x

1000

x = _________ .

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Answer: 7700

Solution:

Given, Q =
4
ab

cd

a = (60 ± 3) P a ⇒ a = 60 P a, Δa = 3P a
b = (20 ± 0.1) m ⇒ b = 20m, Δb = 0.1 m

−2 −2 −2
c = (40 ± 0.2) N sm ⇒ c = 40 N sm , Δc = 0.2 N sm

d = (50 ± 0.1) m ⇒ d = 50 m, Δd = 0.1m

As, Q = ab

cd

by taking ln on both sides,

ln Q = ln a + u ln b − ln c − ln d

Now, by differentiating,
dQ da db dc dd
= + 4 − −
Q a b c d

So, maximum fractional error in Q is given by,

ΔQ Δa Δb Δc Δd
= + 4 + +
Q a b c d

ΔQ 3 0.1 0.2 0.1

⇒ = + 4( ) + +
Q 60 20 40 40

1 1 1 1
= + + +
20 50 200 500

ΔQ 50+20+5+2 77
⇒ = =
Q 1000 1000

Hence the % error in Q = ΔQ

Q
× 100%

=
7700

1000
% =
1000
x
(given)

So, x = 7700

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Question4
A physical quantity C is related to four other quantities p, q, r and s
as follows
2
pq
C = 3
r √s

The percentage errors in the measurement of p, q, r and s are

1%, 2%, 3% and 2%, respectively. The percentage error in the

measurement of C will be__________%

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Answer: 15

Solution:

C =

C = p q r

C
r √s

)
pq

max
2

we first express it in terms of powers:

1 2

values into the formula:

(
ΔC

max

Calculating each part:

Contribution from p: 1%
−3
s
−1/2

∣
To determine the percentage error in the measurement of C , which is related to p, q, r, and s as:

The percentage error in C can be calculated using the formula for the propagation of error, which is:

(
ΔC

C
) =
Δp

p
+ 2
Δq

= 1% + 2 × 2% + 3 × 3% +

Contribution from q: 4% (since 2 × 2% = 4%)

Contribution from r: 9% (since 3 × 3% = 9%)

Contribution from s: 1% (since

Adding these contributions together:

1% + 4% + 9% + 1% = 15%
+ 3

2
Δr

r
+

× 2% = 1%
1

Thus, the maximum percentage error in the measurement of C is 15%.

Δs

Given the percentage errors for p, q, r, and s are 1%, 2%, 3%, and 2% respectively, we substitute these

× 2%

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Question5
Given below are two statements :

Statement I: In a vernier callipers, one vernier scale division is

always smaller than one main scale division.

Statement II : The vernier constant is given by one main scale

division multiplied by the number of vernier scale divisions.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from
the options given below.

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Options:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

C. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer: B

Solution:

In general, one vernier scale division is smaller than one main scale division but in some modified cases it
may be not correct. Also least count is given by one main scale division divided by number of vernier scale
division for normal vernier calliper.

Hence, option 2 is correct.

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Question6
If B is magnetic field and μ is permeability of free space, then the
0

dimensions of (B/μ ) is 0

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Options:

A. MT −2
A
−1

B. L −1
A

C. ML 2 −2 −1
T A
D. LT −2
A
−1

Answer: B

Solution:

To determine the dimensions of ( B

μ0
) , we start with the formula for the magnetic field B inside a solenoid:

B = μ 0 nI

where n = N
L
is the number of turns per unit length, I is the current, and μ is the permeability of free space.
0

Rearranging the formula gives:

B N
= nI = I
μ0 L

From the above, the dimensions of ( B

μ0
) are:

B −1
[ ] = [L A]
μ0

Thus, the dimensional formula of ( B

μ0
) corresponds to L A.
−1

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Question7
The maximum percentage error in the measurment of density of a
wire is

[Given, mass of wire = (0.60 ± 0.003)g

radius of wire = (0.50 ± 0.01)cm

length of wire = (10.00 ± 0.05)cm]

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Options:

A. 7

B. 8
C. 5

D. 4

Answer: C

Solution:
To determine the maximum percentage error in the density of the wire, follow these steps:

The density of the wire is given by the formula for a cylinder:

m
ρ = 2
πr l

When calculating the maximum percentage (relative) error, you add the relative errors from each variable,
taking into account the power to which each variable is raised. Thus, for density:
Δρ Δm Δr Δl
= + 2 +
ρ m r l

Here:
Δm

m
is the relative error in the mass.

2
Δr

r
is due to the radius being squared.
Δl

l
is the relative error in the length.

Now plug in the given values:

Mass: m = 0.60 g with an error Δm = 0.003 g

Δm

m
=
0.003

0.60
= 0.005 or 0.5%.

Radius: r = 0.50 cm with an error Δr = 0.01 cm

Δr

r
=
0.01

0.50
= 0.02 or 2%. Since the radius is squared in the formula, multiply by 2:

2
Δr

r
= 2 × 0.02 = 0.04 or 4%.

Length: l = 10.00 cm with an error Δl = 0.05 cm

Δl

l
=
0.05

10.00
= 0.005 or 0.5%.

Sum these contributions to find the overall maximum relative error:

Δρ
= 0.005 + 0.04 + 0.005 = 0.05
ρ

Converting this relative error into a percentage gives:

0.05 × 100% = 5%

Thus, the maximum percentage error in the density of the wire is 5%, which corresponds to Option C.

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Question8
The position of a particle moving on x-axis is given by
x(t) = A sin t + B cos t + Ct + D, where t is time. The dimension
2 2

of is
ABC
D

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Options:

A. L

B. L 3
T
−2

C. L 2 −2
T

D. L 2

Answer: C

Solution:

Let's analyze the position function step by step.

The particle's position is given by:

2 2
x(t) = A sin t + B cos t + Ct + D,

where t represents time, which has the dimension T .

Since the overall dimensions of position x(t) must be length (L), each term in the expression must also have
dimensions of length.

Term A sin t:

The sine function, sin t, is dimensionless (its argument must be dimensionless, and by convention, if t is in
an appropriate unit where the argument is dimensionless, the function itself is dimensionless).

Therefore, A must carry the dimension of length:

[A] = L.

Term B cos t: 2

Similarly, the cosine function is dimensionless, and so is its square.

Thus, B must have the dimension of length:

[B] = L.

Term Ct : 2

Here, t has the dimension T .

2 2

To have the overall term with the dimension L, we require:

2
[C] × [T ] = L.

So, the dimension of C must be:

−2
[C] = L T .

Term D:

This is a constant term added to position, so it must also have the dimension of length:

[D] = L.

Now, we are asked to find the dimension of:

ABC
.
D

The dimensions of A, B, and C are:

−2
[A] = L, [B] = L, [C] = L T .

Multiplying them together:

−2 3 −2
[ABC] = L × L × (L T ) = L T .

Since [D] = L, dividing by D gives:

[ABC] 3 −2
L T 2 −2
= = L T .
[D] L

Thus, the dimension of ABC

D
is:

2 −2
L T .

The correct answer is Option C.

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Question9
Match List - I with List - II

List - I List - II

(A) Permeability of free space (I) [ML

2
T
−2
]

(B) Magnetic field (II) −2 −1

[MT A ]
 List - I List - II

(C) Magnetic moment (III) −2 −2

[MLT A ]

(D) Torsional constant (IV) [L

2
A]

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Options:

A. (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

B. (A) − (I), (B) − (IV), (C) − (II), (D) − (III)

C. (A) − (II), (B) − (I), (C) − (III), (D) − (IV)

D. (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Answer: A

Solution:

The correct matching is:

(A) Permeability of free space has dimensions

−2 −2
[M LT A ]

which corresponds to entry (III).

(B) Magnetic field has dimensions

−2 −1
[M T A ]

which corresponds to entry (II).

(C) Magnetic moment in SI units is expressed in Ampere-square meters, i.e.,

2
[L A]

which corresponds to entry (IV).

(D) Torsional constant (torque per unit angular displacement) has dimensions
2 −2
[M L T ]
which corresponds to entry (I).

Thus, the correct answer is:

Option A: (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

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Question10
The energy of a system is given as E(t) = α e , where t is the time 3 −βt

and β = 0.3 s . The errors in the measurement of α and t are 1.2%

−1

and 1.6%, respectively. At t = 5 s, maximum percentage error in the

energy is :

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Options:

A. 6%

B. 11.6%

C. 4%

D. 8.4%

Answer: A

Solution:

We start with the energy function:

3 −βt
E(t) = α e ,

where β = 0.3 s .
−1

Step 1. Take the Logarithm

Taking the logarithm of both sides:

ln E = 3 ln α − βt.

Step 2. Differentiate to Find the Relative Error

Differentiate both sides:

dE dα
= 3 − β dt.
E α

For maximum error estimation, we consider the absolute values and sum the contributions:
∣ΔE

E
≈ 3
Δα

0.3(0.08) = 0.024
+ β |Δt|.

Step 3. Plug in the Given Errors

The percentage error in α is 1.2% (i.e., Δα/α = 0.012).

The percentage error in t is 1.6%, so for t = 5 s:

Δt = 0.016 × 5 = 0.08

Now substitute these values:

ΔE

Calculating each term:

3(0.012) = 0.036
s.

≈ 3(0.012) + 0.3(0.08).

(or 3.6%),

(or 2.4%).

Step 4. Compute the Total Maximum Percentage Error

Add the contributions:

ΔE

E
≈ 0.036 + 0.024 = 0.06,

which is 6%.

Thus, the maximum percentage error in the energy at t = 5 s is:

6%

Answer: Option A (6%).

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Question11
For an experimental expression y = , where all the digits
are significant. Then to report the value of y we should write

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Options:

A. y = 1326.186

B. y = 1326.2
32.3×1125

27.4
C. y = 1326.19

D. y = 1330

Answer: D

Solution:
32.3 (3 sig figs), 1125 (4 sig figs), 27.4 (3 sig figs)

In multiplication and division, the final answer must be reported with the same number of significant figures
as the factor with the fewest significant figures, which here is 3.

First, calculate the unrounded result:

32.3×1125 36337.5
y = ≈ ≈ 1326.186
27.4 27.4

Expressing 1326.186 in scientific notation:

3
1326.186 ≈ 1.326186 × 10

Rounding to 3 significant figures:

The first three significant digits are 1, 3, and 2.

Considering the fourth digit (6) causes the last significant digit to round up.

Thus,
3 3
1.326186 × 10 ≈ 1.33 × 10

In standard decimal form, this is written as:

1330

Hence, the final reported value is:

y = 1330

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Question12
Match List - I with List - II.

List - I List - II
(A) Angular Impulse (I) M0 L2 T-2
(B) Latent Heat (II) M L2 T-3 A-1
(C) Electrical resistivity (III) M L2 T-1
(D) Electromotive force (IV) M L3 T-3 A-2
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Options:

A.
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

B.
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

C.
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

D.
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

Answer: C

Solution:

Matching the quantities from List - I with their correct dimensions from List - II is crucial to understanding
their physical significance. Here is the correct matching:

(A) Angular Impulse: The dimensions of angular impulse are equivalent to those of angular momentum,
represented as M L T . Hence, (A) corresponds to (III).
2 −1

(B) Latent Heat: Latent heat has dimensions of energy per unit mass, which simplifies to M 0 2
L T
−2
.
Hence, (B) corresponds to (I).

(C) Electrical resistivity: Electrical resistivity has the dimensions of resistance multiplied by length, which
can be represented as M L T A . Hence, (C) corresponds to (IV).
3 −3 −2

(D) Electromotive force: Electromotive force (emf) is similar to electric potential difference and has
dimensions M L T A . Hence, (D) corresponds to (II).
2 −3 −1

Therefore, the correct answer is Option C:

(A)-(III)

(B)-(I)

(C)-(IV)

(D)-(II)
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Question13
The expression given below shows the variation of velocity (v) with
time (t),

v = At
2
+
C+t
Bt
.

The dimension of ABC is :

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Options:

A.

[M0L1T−2]

B.

[M0L2T−3]

C.

[M0L2T−2]

D.

[M0L1T−3]

Answer: B

Solution:
[B][T]
−1 2
[LT ] = [A] [T ] =
[C] + [T]

[C] = [T]

−3
[A] = [LT ]

−1
[B] = [LT ]

2 −3
[ABC] = [L T ]

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Question14
The pair of physical quantities not having the same dimensions is :

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Options:

A.
Angular momentum and Planck's constant

B.
Torque and energy

C.
Surface tension and impulse

D.
Pressure and Young's modulus

Answer: C

Solution:
[τ ] = [E]

[σ] ≠ [I]

[L] = [h]

[P] = [Y]

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Question15
Match List - I with List - II.

List - I List - II
(A) Young’s Modulus (I) M L-1 T-1
(B) Torque (II) M L-1 T-2
(C) Coefficient of Viscosity (III) M-1 L3 T-2
(D) Gravitational Constant (IV) M L2 T-2

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Options:

A. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

B. (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

C. (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

D. (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

Answer: D

Solution:

We know, Young's modulus, E =

σ

A F L
⇒ E = ΔL
= ( )
A ΔL
L

1 1 −2
[F ] [M L T ]
⇒ [E] = = 2
[A] [L ]

(A) ⇒ [E] = [M 1
L
−1
T
−2
]

(B) we know, Torque = r × F

[τ ] = [r][F ]

1 1 −2
= [L][M L T ]

1 2 −2
[τ ] = [M L T ]

(C) We know, F = μA
u

where, F = force, μ = coefficient of viscosity

A = area u

y
= rate of shear deformation

Fy
⇒ μ =
Au

1 1 −2
[M L T ][L]
⇒ [μ] = 2 −1
[L ][LT ]

1 −1 −1
⇒ [μ] = [M L T ]
(D) We know, F =
Gm 1 m 2

r
2
(Newton's law of gravitation)
2 2

⇒ G =
Fr

m1 m2
<⇒ G = Fr

m1 m2

1 1 −2 2
[M L T ][L ]
⇒ [G] = 2
[M ]

−1 3 −2
⇒ [G] = [M L T ]

Hence, option D is correct.

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Question16
Match List I with List II.

List - I List - II

(A) Coefficient of viscosity (I) 0 −3

[ML T ]

(B) Intensity of wave (II) −2 −2

[ML T ]

(C) Pressure gradient (III) [M

−1
LT ]
2

(D) Compressibility (IV) [ML

−1
T
−1
]

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Options:

A. (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

B. (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

C. (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

D. (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)

Answer: C

Solution:
Here are the dimensional formulas:

Coefficient of viscosity, μ
pressure time −1 −2

(IV)
× [M L T ] [T ] −1 −1
[μ] = = = [M L T ] ⟶

Intensity of a wave, I

power 2 −3

(I)
[M L T ]
0 −3
[I ] = = = [M L T ] ⟶
area 2
[L ]

Pressure gradient, dP/dx

−1 −2

(II)
dP [M L T ] −2 −2
[ ] = = [M L T ] ⟶
dx [L]

Compressibility, κ

[κ] =
pressure
[
1

]
= [M
−1
LT
2
] ⟶ (III)

Matching gives

(A)–(IV), (B)–(I), (C)–(II), (D)–(III), i.e. Option C.

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Question17
Given a charge q , current I and permeability of vacuum μ . Which o
∗

of the following quantity has the dimension of momentum ?

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Options:

A. qI /μ o

B. q 2
μo I

C. qμ 0 /I

D. qμ oI

Answer: D

Solution:
Q = AT

I = A

−2 −2
μ 0 = MLT A
y
x y z x −2 −2 z
P = Q μ I = [AT [MLT A ] [ A]
0

−1 y y x−2y −2y+z+x
MLT = M L T A

Now; y = 1
x − 2y = −1

− 2y + z = 0

∴ x = y = z = 1

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Question18
If μ and ϵ are the permeability and permittivity of free space,
0 0

respectively, then the dimension of ( ) is :

1

μ0 ϵ0

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Options:

A. T 2
/L

B. L 2
/T
2

C. T 2
/L
2

D. L/T 2

Answer: B

Solution:

The expression 1

μ0 ϵ0
is related to the speed of light c, given by the equation:

1
c =
√μ 0 ϵ 0

Therefore, we have:
1 2
= c
μ0 ϵ0

The speed of light c has the dimensions of L T , where L is the dimension of length and T is the dimension
−1

of time. Thus, when squared, the dimensions become:

c
2
= (LT −1
)
2
= L T 2 −2
Hence, the dimensions of 1

μ0 ϵ0
are L T
2 −2
.

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Question19
A person measures mass of 3 different particles as 435.42 g, 226.3 g
and 0.125 g . According to the rules for arithmetic operations with
significant figures, the addition of the masses of 3 particles will be.

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Options:

A. 661.845 g

B. 661.84 g

C. 662 g

D. 661.8 g

Answer: D

Solution:

To calculate the total mass of the three particles, we perform the following addition:

m 1 + m 2 + m 3 = 435.42 g + 226.3 g + 0.125 g

When adding numbers, the result should be reported with the same number of decimal places as the
measurement with the fewest decimal places. Here, the second measurement (226.3 g) has only one decimal
place, which is the fewest among the given values.

Thus, according to the rules for significant figures in addition, the sum should be rounded to one decimal
place:

Total mass = 661.8 g

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Question20
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
 LIST-I LIST-II

A. Boltzmann constant Boltzmann constant I ML2 T−1

B Coefficient of viscosity Coefficient of viscosity II MLT−3 K−1

C Planck's constant Planck's constant III ML2 T−2 K−1

D Thermal conductivity Thermal conductivity IV ML−1 T−1

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Options:

A. A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

B. A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I

C. A - III, B - II, C - I, D - IV

D. A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I

Answer: A

Solution:

Explanation of Dimensional Analysis

In order to match the quantities from LIST-I with their respective dimensions in LIST-II, we need to analyze
their dimensional formulas:

(A) Boltzmann Constant [k]:

The equation relating pressure (P), volume (V), number of moles (N), and temperature (T) gives us:
2 −2
PV ML T 2 −2 −1
[k] = = = ML T K
NT K

This corresponds to option III.

(B) Coefficient of Viscosity [η]:

The coefficient of viscosity can be defined using the relation:

−2
F MLT −1 −1
[η] = = 2 −1
= ML T
6πrv
L T

This corresponds to option IV.

(C) Planck's Constant [h]:

The relationship between energy (E) and frequency (f) gives the dimensional formula:
2 −2
E ML T 2 −1
[h] = = −1 = ML T
f
T

This corresponds to option I.

(D) Thermal Conductivity [k]:

From the heat conduction equation, we get:

2 −3
(ML T )L
−3 −1
k = 2
= MLT K
L ⋅ K

This corresponds to option II.

To conclude, the correct matches are:

A - III

B - IV

C-I

D - II

This analysis ensures each physical quantity is aligned with its correct dimensional representation.

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Question21
In an electromagnetic system, the quantity representing the ratio of
electric flux and magnetic flux has dimension of M L T A , P Q R S

where value of ' Q ' and ' R ' are

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Options:

A. (3, −5)

B. (−2, 1)

C. (−2, 2)

D. (1, −1)

Answer: D
Solution:

To solve this problem, we need to find the dimensions of the electric flux and the magnetic flux, and then
take their ratio.

Determine the dimension of electric flux (Φₑ):

Electric flux is defined as

ΦE = ∫ E ⋅ dA.
S

The electric field E has dimensions:

Force
[E] = .
Charge

Since force has dimensions M LT −2

, and charge (in SI) has dimensions A T , we get:
−2
M LT −3 −1
[E] = = M LT A .
A T

The area element dA has dimensions L 2

.

Thus, the electric flux has dimensions:

−3 −1 2 3 −3 −1
[Φ E ] = [E][A] = M LT A × L = ML T A .

Determine the dimension of magnetic flux (Φ_B):

Magnetic flux is defined as

ΦB = ∫ B ⋅ dA.
S

The magnetic field B has dimensions determined via the Lorentz force law (using F ), giving:
= qvB

−2
F M LT −2 −1
[B] = = −1
= MT A .
q v (A T )(LT )

Again, the area element has dimensions L 2

.

So the magnetic flux has dimensions:

−2 −1 2 2 −2 −1
[Φ B ] = [B][A] = (M T A )(L ) = M L T A .

Find the ratio of electric flux to magnetic flux:

Taking the ratio:

3 −3 −1
ΦE ML T A
= 2 −2 −1
.
ΦB ML T A

Canceling like terms:

Mass (M ) cancels.

Current (A −1
) cancels.

For length, L 3−2

= L .
1

For time, T −3−(−2)

= T
−1
.
Therefore, the ratio has dimensions:
1 −1
L T .

This means in the expression

P Q R S
M L T A ,

the exponents for length and time are Q = 1 and R = −1.

Looking at the options provided, this corresponds to Option D: (1, −1).

Thus, the answer is Option D.

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Question22
For the determination of refractive index of glass slab, a travelling
microscope is used whose main scale contains 300 equal divisions
equals to 15 cm . The vernier scale attached to the microscope has 25
divisions equals to 24 divisions of main scale. The least count (LC) of
the travelling microscope is (in cm ) :

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Options:

A. 0.002

B. 0.0025

C. 0.0005

D. 0.001

Answer: A

Solution:

Determine one main scale division (msd):

300 msd = 15 cm

Therefore,

1 msd =
15

300
cm = 0.05 cm
Determine one vernier scale division (vsd):

25 vsd = 24 msd

Therefore,

1 vsd = 24

25
msd

Calculate the least count (LC):

The least count is given by the difference between one main scale division and one vernier scale division:

LC = 1 msd − 1 vsd

Substitute the expression for 1 vsd:

LC = 1 msd − 24

25
× 1 msd

This simplifies to:

LC = 1

25
× 1 msd

Calculate the LC in cm:

Substituting the value of 1 msd:

LC = 1

25
× 0.05 cm = 0.002 cm

Hence, the least count of the traveling microscope is 0.002 cm.

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Question23
In an electromagnetic system, a quantity defined as the ratio of
electric dipole moment and magnetic dipole moment has dimension
of [M L T A ]. The value of P and Q are :
P Q R S

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Options:

A. −1, 0

B. 0, −1

C. −1, 1

D. 1, −1
Answer: B

Solution:
→
Electric dipole moment (P) = q × 2ℓ

−
→
Magnetic dipole moment (M) = IA

P LTA −1 0 −1 1 0
[ ] = [ 2
] = L T = M L T A
M
L A

After compering values of P&Q are 0, −1

Correct Answer : Option 4

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Question24
Match List - I with List - II.
List - I List - II
(A) Mass density (I) [ML2T−3]
(B) Impulse (II) [MLT−1]
(C) Power (III) [ML2T0]
(D) Moment of inertia (IV) [ML−3T0]

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Options:

A.
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

B.
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

C.
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
D.
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

Answer: D

Solution:

(A) Mass density:

Mass density is defined as mass per unit volume.

The dimension of mass is [M ].

The dimension of volume is [L ]. 3

Therefore, the dimension of mass density is .

[M ] −3 0
3
= [M L T ]
[L ]

Matches with (IV).

(B) Impulse:

Impulse is defined as the change in momentum, or force multiplied by time.

Impulse = Force x Time

The dimension of force is [M LT −2

.
]

The dimension of time is [T ].

Therefore, the dimension of impulse is [M LT −2

] ⋅ [T ] = [M LT
−1
.
]

Matches with (II).

(C) Power:

Power is defined as the rate of doing work or energy per unit time.

Power = Work / Time

The dimension of work (or energy) is [M L 2

T
−2
.
]

The dimension of time is [T ].

2 −2
[M L T ]
Therefore, the dimension of power is [T ]
2
= [M L T
−3
] .

Matches with (I).

(D) Moment of inertia:

Moment of inertia is defined as I = mr

2
, where m is mass and r is the distance from the axis of rotation.

The dimension of mass is [M ].

The dimension of distance squared is [L ]. 2

Therefore, the dimension of moment of inertia is [M L 2

T
0
.
]
Matches with (III).

So, the correct matches are:

(A) - (IV)

(B) - (II)

(C) - (I)

(D) - (III)

Therefore, the correct option is D.

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Question25
The dimension of √ is equal to that of:
μ0

ϵ0

(μ = Vacuum permeability and ϵ = Vacuum permittivity)

0 0

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Options:

A.
Voltage

B.
Inductance

C.
Resistance

D.
Capacitance

Answer: C

Solution:
The dimension of √ μ0

ϵ0
can be understood as follows:

Vacuum permeability (μ ) and vacuum permittivity (ϵ ) relate to the properties of inductance and
0 0

capacitance, respectively, in a vacuum. We start by considering the formulas for inductance (L) and
capacitance (C ):

Inductance (L) is given by:

μ0 ⋅ Number of turns Area
⋅
L =
Length

Capacitance (C ) is given by:

Area ⋅ϵ 0
C =
Distance

From these, the ratio can be expressed as :

L μ0

C ϵ0

L μ0
∝
C ϵ0

Taking the square root of this ratio, we have:

μ0 L
√ ∝ √
ϵ0 C

This simplifies further to considering the relationship between time constant (τ ) and resistance (R):
L τR 2
= = R
C (τ /R)

Thus, by taking the square root:

μ0
√ = R
ϵ0

In conclusion, the dimension of √ μ0

ϵ0
is equivalent to the dimension of resistance, R.

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Question26
3 2

A quantity Q is formulated as X Y Z . X, Y, and Z are −2 +

2
−
5

independent parameters which have fractional errors of 0.1, 0.2, and

0.5, respectively in measurement. The maximum fractional error of
Q is

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Options:

A.
0.6

B.
0.8

C.
0.7

D.
0.1

Answer: C

Solution:

Fractional error in Q = |−2|

Calculating each term gives:

= 0.2 + 0.3 + 0.2

5

Summing these values results in:

= 0.7
ΔX

X
+

∣
3

Thus, the maximum fractional error in Q is 0.7.

−2

ΔY

Substituting the fractional errors into the equation:

= 2 × 0.1 +
3
× 0.2 +
2
× 0.5
+

+
3

2
−

−
2

The quantity Q is expressed as Q = X Y Z . The variables X, Y , and Z are independent parameters

5

with fractional errors of 0.1, 0.2, and 0.5, respectively. To determine the maximum fractional error in Q, we
can use the following method:
2

5
ΔZ

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Question27
Identify the physical quantity that cannot be measured using
spherometer :

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.
Radius of curvature of concave surface

B.
Specific rotation of liquids

C.
Thickness of thin plates

D.
Radius of curvature of convex surface

Answer: B

Solution:

Spherometer can be used to measure curvature of surface.

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Question28
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion(A) and
the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : In Vernier calliper if positive zero error exists, then

while taking measurements, the reading taken will be more than the
actual reading.
Reason (R) : The zero error in Vernier Calliper might have
happened due to manufacturing defect or due to rough handling.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from
the options given below :

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C.
(A) is true but (R) is false

D.
(A) is false but (R) is true

Answer: B

Solution:
Assertion & Reason both are correct Theory

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Question29
If 50 Vernier divisions are equal to 49 main scale divisions of a
travelling microscope and one smallest reading of main scale is 0.5
mm, the Vernier constant of travelling microscope is:

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
0.1 mm

B.
0.1 cm

C.
0.01 cm

D.
0.01 mm
Answer: D

Solution:

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Question30
The measured value of the length of a simple pendulum
is 20cm with 2mm accuracy. The time for 50 oscillations was
measured to be 40 seconds with 1 second resolution. From these
measurements, the accuracy in the measurement of acceleration due
to gravity is N%. The value of N is:

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
4

B.
8

C.
6

D.
5

Answer: C

Solution:
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Question31
The resistance R = V/1 where V = (200 ± 5)V and I = (20 ± 0.2)A, the
percentage error in the measurement of R is :

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.
3.5%

B.
7%

C.
3%

D.
5.5%

Answer: A

Solution:
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Question32
A physical quantity Q is found to depend on quantities a, b, c by the
relation Q = a4b3/c2. The percentage error in a, b and c are 3%,4%
and 5% respectively. Then, the percentage error in Q is :

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
66%

B.
43%

C.
34%

D.
14%

Answer: C

Solution:
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Question33
A vector has magnitude same as that of
The x and y components of this vector in first quadrant are x and 3
respectively where x =____

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 4

Solution:

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Question34
If the percentage errors in measuring the length and the diameter of
a wire are 0.1% each. The percentage error in measuring its
resistance will be:
[31-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.
0.2%

B.
0.3%

C.
0.1%

D.
0.144%

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question35
If two vectors having equal magnitude R are inclined at an
angle θ, then

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:
A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question36
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Planck's constant and angular momentum have same
dimensions.
Statement (II) : Linear momentum and moment of force have same
dimensions.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from
the options given below :

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false

B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false

C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true

D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer: A

Solution:

(Here h is Planck's constant, L is angular momentum, P is linear momentum and τ is moment of force)

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Question37
The equation of state of a real gas is given by (V − b) = RT,
where P,V and T are pressure. volume and temperature respectively
and R is the universal gas constant. The dimensions of a/b2 is similar
to that of :

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
PV

B.
P

C.
RT

D.
R

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question38
Match List-I with List-II.
[30-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

B.
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

C.
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

D.
A-IV B-III C-II. D-I

Answer: C

Solution:
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Question39
If mass is written as m = kcPG−1∕2h1∕2 then the value of P will be :
(Constants have their usual meaning with k a dimensionless
constant)

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
1/2

B.
1/3

C.
2

D.
1/4

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question40
A force is represented by F = ax2 + bt1∕2
Where x = distance and t = time. The dimensions of b2∕a are :

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.

[ML3T−3]

B.

[MLT−2]

C.

[ML−1T−1]

D.

[ML2T−3]

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question41
Consider two physical quantities A and B related to each other as E

= where E, x and t have dimensions of energy,

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.

L−2M1T0

B.

L2M−1T1

C.

L−2M−1T1

D.

L0M−1T1

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question42
The dimensional formula of angular impulse is :

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.

[ML−2T−1]
B.

[ML2T−2]

C.

[MLT−1]

D.

[ML2T−1]

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question43
10 divisions on the main scale of a Vernier calliper coincide with 11
divisions on the Vernier scale. If each division on the main scale is of
5 units, the least count of the instrument is :

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.
1/2

B.
10/11

C.
50/11
D.
5/11

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question44
The radius (r), length (l) and resistance (R) of a metal wire was
measured in the laboratory as

The percentage error in resistivity of the material of the wire is :

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.
25.6%

B.
39.9%

C.
37.3%

D.
35.6%

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question45
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I List - II
(Number) (Significant figure)
(A) 1001 (I) 3
(B) 010.1 (II) 4
(C) 100.100 (III) 5
(D) 0.0010010 (IV) 6

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

B.
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

C.
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

D.
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

Answer: C

Solution:

Theoretical

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Question46
Match List I with List II

[24-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:
A. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

B. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

C. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

D. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
(A) Planck's constant
hv = E
−2
E M1L2T −1
h = = = M1L2T
v T
−1

(B) E = qV
−2
E M 1L2T −3 −1
V = = = M 1L2T A (I V )
q AT 1 1

(C) φ( work function ) = energy

−2
= M1L2T
(D) Momentum (p) = F.t
−2
= M1L1T T1
−1
= M1L1T

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Question47
The frequency (v) of an oscillating liquid drop may depend upon
radius (r) of the drop, density (ρ) of liquid and the surface tension
(s) of the liquid as : v = raρb sc. The values of a, b and c respectively
are
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

(
A. − 32 , − 12 , 12 )
B. ( 3
2
, − 12 , 12 )
C. ( 3 1
, ,
2 2
− 12 )
 (
D. − 3 , 1 , 1
2 2 2 )
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

[ MLTL ]
−2 c
−1 −3
[T ] = [L1]a[M1L ]b
−1 + − −2c
⇒ T = Mb c ⋅ La 3b ⋅ T
1 1
c = , b = − , a − 3b = 0
2 2
3 3
a+ =0⇒ a=−
2 2

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Question48
Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

[25-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. A-IV, B-III, C- II, D- I

B. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

C. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

D. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
−2
F MLT −1 −2
(A) Surface Tension = = = ML T
ℓ L
−2
= Kgs (IV)
−2
F MLT
(B) Pressure = =
A L2
−1 −2
= kg m s (III)
−2
F MLT
(C) Viscosity = = =
A
dV
dz ( ) L2 ( LTL )
−1

−1 −1 −1 −1
= ML T = kg m s (I)
−2
(D) Impulse = ∫ Fdt = MLT × T
−1 −1
= MLT = Kgms (II)
So A-(IV), B-(III), C-(I), D- (II)

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Question49
Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

[25-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

B. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

C. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

D. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Stress F∕A [MLT−2] −1 −2
Y= = = = [ML T ]
Strain ∆ℓ ∕ ℓ 2
[L ]
F
F = 6πη rv ⇒ η =
6π rv
−2
[MLT ] −1 −1
[η] = −1
= [ML T ]
[L][LT ]
−2
E [ML2T ] −1
E = hv ⇒ h = = = [ML2T ]
v −1
[T ]
2 2
Work function has same dimension as that of energy, so [φ] = [ML T− ]

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Question50
Match List I with List II :

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

[29-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

B. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

C. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

D. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
−1 −2
dp [ML T ]
Pressure gradient = =
dx [L]
−2 −2
= [M 1L T ]
energy [ML2T−2]
Energy density = =
volume [L3]
−1 −2
= [M1L T ]
Force [MLT−2]
Electric field = =
charg e [A ⋅ T]
−3 −1
= [M1L1T A ]
heat [ML2T−2]
Latent heat = =
mass [M]
−2
= [M0L2T ]

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Question51
The equation of a circle is given by x2 + y2 = a2, where a is the radius.
If the equation is modified to change the origin other than (0, 0),
then find out the correct dimensions of A and B in a new equation:

( )
2
2
(x − At) + y − t
B
= a2.
The dimensions of t is given as [T−1].
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. A = [L−1T], B = [LT−1]

B. A = (LT], B = [L−1T−1]

C. A = [L−1T−1], B = [LT−1]

D. A = [L−1T−1], B = [LT]

Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:

( )
2
t
(x − At)2 + y − = a2
B
1
[At] = A× =L
T
∴ [A] = T1L1
t
is in meters
B
1
∴ =L
T[B]
−1 −1
∴ [B] = T L
∴ Correct Ans. (2)

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Question52

( )
⋀ ⋀
→
Ai Bj
Electric field in a certain region is given by E = + . The SI
x2 y3

unit of A and B are :

[30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. Nm3C−1; Nm2C−1

B. Nm2C−1; Nm3C−1

C. Nm3C; Nm2C

D. Nm2C; Nm3C

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
→ A ^ B ^
E = 2 i+ 3 j
x y

[ ]
A
x 2
−1
= NC ⇒ [A] = Nm2C
−1

[ ]
B
y 3
−1
= NC ⇒ [B] = Nm3C
−1
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Question53
Match List I with List II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

[30-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

B. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

C. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

D. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question54
If R, XL and XC represent resistance, inductive reactance and
capacitive reactance. Then which of the following is dimensionless:
[31-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. RXLXC

B. R
√X L X C

R
C.
X LX C

XL
D. R
XC

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
All three have same dimension therefore R is dimensionless.
√X L X C
Option 2

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Question55
Match List-I with List-II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

[31-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

B. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

C. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

D. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
→ → → 0 1 0 1 1 −1
L = r × p ⇒ [L] = [M L T ][M L T ]
1 2 −1
= [M L T ]
→ → → −2
τ = r × F ⇒ [τ] = [L1][MLT ]
−2
= [ML2T ]
F −1 −2
Stress ≡ Pressure = ⇒ [ Stress ] = [ML T ]
A

[
Pressure Gradient = d P ⇒ Pressure Gradient ] = [ML−2T−2]
dx

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Question56
∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧
Vectors a i + b j + k and 2 i − 3 j + 4k are perpendicular to each other
when 3a + 2b = 7, the ratio of a to b is x2 . The value of x is____
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
For two perpendicular vectors
( a i + b j + k ) ⋅ ( 2 i − 3 j + 4k ) = 0
⋀ ⋀ ⋀ ⋀ ⋀ ⋀

2a − 3b + 4 = 0
On solving, 2a − 3b = −4
Also given
3a + 2b = 7
We get a = 1, b = 2
 a x 2a 2 × 1
= ⇒x= =
b 2 b 2
⇒x = 1

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Question57
→ ^ ^ → ^ ^
If two vectors P = i + 2m j + mk and Q = 4 i − 2 j + mk are
perpendicular to each other.
Then, the value of m will be :
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 1

B. −1

C. −3

D. 2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
→ →
P ⋅ Q =0
( ^i + 2m ^j + m k^ ) ⋅ ( 4 ^i − 2 ^j + m k^ ) = 0
⇒ 4 − 4m + m2 = 0
⇒ (m − 2)2 = 0 ⇒ m = 2

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Question58
→ ^ ^ ^ → ^ ^ ^
If P = 3 i + √3 j + 2k and Q = 4 i + √3 j + 2.5k then, The unit vector in the
direction of P × Q is 1x ( √3 i + j − 2√3 k ) . The value of x is
→ → ^ ^ ^

[25-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Answer: 4

Solution:

Solution:

| |
^ ^ ^
i j k ^ ^
→ → ^
P ×Q= 3 √3 2 = √3 i + j − √3 k
2 2
4 √3 2.5
→ →
P ×Q
⇒ → → =
| P × Q|
1
2
( ^ ^
^
√3 i + j − √3 k
2 2
)
= ( √3 i + j − 2√3 k ) x = 4
1 ^ ^ ^
4

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Question59
In an experiment of measuring the refractive index of a glass slab
using travelling microscope in physics lab, a student measures real
thickness of the glass slab as 5.25 mm and apparent thickness of the
glass slab at 5.00 mm. Travelling microscope has 20 divisions in one
cm on main scale and 50 divisions on Vernier scale is equal to 49
divisions on main scale. The estimated uncertainty in the
x −3
measurement of refractive index of the slab is 10 × 10 , where x is
________
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 41

Solution:

Solution:
h 5.25
u= ′=
h 5.00
1 49 1
Least count = cm − ⋅ cm
20 50 20
 1 1
= × cm = 0.01 mm
50 20
ln u = ln h − ln h′
du dh dh′
= − ′
u h h
du = [ 0.01 0.01 5.25
+
5.25 5.00 5.00 ]
41 −3
= × 10
10
Ans. = 41

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Question60
In a metre bridge experiment the balance point in obtained if the
gaps are closed by 2Ω and 3Ω. A shunt of X Ω is added to 3Ω resistor
to shift the balancing point by 22.5 cm. The value of X is _______
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
2 40 + 22.5 62.5 5
= = =
( 3x
3+x ) 60 − 22.5 37.5 3

6 3x
=
5 3+x
6 + 2x = 5x ⇒ x = 2

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Question61
A null point is found at 200 cm in potentiometer when cell in
secondary circuit is shunted by 5Ω. When a resistance of 15Ω is used
for shunting null point moves to 300 cm. The internal resistance of
the cell is ______ Ω.
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
ε
× 5 = 200x . . . (1)
r+5
ε × 15
= 300x . . . (2)
r + 15
⇒ r = 5Ω
Ans. 5

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Question62
In a screw gauge, there are 100 divisions on the circular scale and
the main scale moves by 0.5 mm on a complete rotation of the
circular scale. The zero of circular scale lies 6 divisions below the
line of graduation when two studs are brought in contact with each
other. When a wire is placed between the studs, 4 linear scale
divisions are clearly visible while 46 th division the circular scale
coincide with the reference line. The diameter of the wire is _______
−2
×10 mm.
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 220

Solution:

Solution:
Pitch
Least count =
No. of circular divisions
0.5 mm
=
100
−3
Least count = 5 × 10 mm
Positive Error = MSR + CSR(LC)
−3
= 0 mm + 6(5 × 10 mm)
Reading of Diameter = MSR + CSR (LC)− Positive zero error
−3 −3
= 4 × 0.5 mm + (46(5 × 10 )) − 6(5 × 10 ) mm
−3
= 2 mm + 40 × 5 × 10 mm = 2.2 mm (Ans.)

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Question63

( P + ) (V − b) = RT represents the equation of state of some

a
V2

gases. Where P is the pressure, V is the volume, T is the

temperature and a, b, R are the constants. The physical quantity,
b2
which has dimensional formula as that of a
, will be :
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. Bulk modulus

B. Modulus of rigidity

C. Compressibility

D. Energy density

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
[b] = [V ]

[ ]a
b2
= [P] ∴ [ ] = [P]1 = [B]1 = [K ]
b2
a

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Question64
If the velocity of light c, universal gravitational constant G and
planck's constant h are chosen as fundamental quantities. The
dimensions of mass in the new system is:
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

[ ]
1 1
A. h c G 2 2 1

B. [h1c1G−1]

C. [ h 2 c 2 G 2 ]
1 1 1

D. [ h 2 c 2 G 2 ]
1 1 1
−

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Say dimensional formale of mass is HxCyGz
−1 −1 −1 −2
M1 = (ML2T )x(LT )(M L3T )z
− + + −x − −
M1L0T0 = Mx zL2x y 3zT y 2z
on comparing both side
x−z=1
2x + y + 3z = 0
− x − y − 2z = 0
On solving above equations we get
1 1 −1
x= y= z=
2 2 2

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Question65
In an experiment to find emf of a cell using potentiometer, the length
of null point for a cell of emf 1.5V is found to be 60 cm. If this cell is
replaced by another cell of emf E . the length-of null point increases
x
by 40 cm. The value of E is 10 V. The value of x is ________.
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 25

Solution:
Solution:
E1 l1
=
E2 l2
1.5 = 60 6 3
= =
E2 60 + 40 10 5
5 x
E2= =
2 10
x = 25

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Question66
1
Dimension of µ0 ∈0
should be equal to
[8-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. T ∕ L

B. T 2 ∕ L2

C. L ∕ T

D. L2 ∕ T2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Dimension of1
µ0ε0
1 1
C= ⇒ = c2
√µ0ε0 µ0ε0

[ µ1ε ] = [c ]
0 0
2

= [ ]
L2
T2

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Question67
Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

[8-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

B. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

C. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

D. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[ Torque ] = F.L
−2 −2
MLT ⋅ L = ML2T
F
[ Stress ] =
A
−2
M LT −1 −2
2
= ML T
L
∆P F
[ Pressure gradient ] = =
∆L A2 . L
−2
MLT
=
L3
−2 −2
= ML T
dv
F = nA
dy
−1 −1
η = ML T

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Question68
Given below are two statements :
Statements I : Astronomical unit (Au), Parsec (Pc) and Light year
(ly) are units for measuring astronomical distances.
Statements II : Au< Parsec (Pc)< ly
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
answer from the options given below :
[11-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. Both Statements I and Statements II are incorrect.

B. Both Statements I and Statements II are correct.

C. Statements I is incorrect but Statements II are correct.

D. Statements I is correct but Statements II are incorrect.

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
A.V., Par sec and light year are the unit of distance
Light year → distance travelled by light in one year
1 ly = 9.5 × 1015m
parcec = 3.262 light year
A.V. = 1.58 × 10−5 light year
A. V. <1y< Parsec.
Statement I correct and statement II incorrect.

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Question69
If force (F), velocity (V) and time (T) are considered as fundamental
physical quantity, then dimensional formula of density will be:
[11-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. FV−2T2
B. FV4T−6

C. FV−4T−2

D. F2V−2T6

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
ρ = F xV yT z
[M L−3] = [M LT −2]x[LT −1y]y[T ]z
1=x x=1
−3 = x + y y = −4
0 = −2x − y + z z = 2x + 4 = 2 − 4 = −2
−4 −2
ρ=FV T Ans. (3)

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Question70

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

[12-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

B. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

C. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

D. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
(i) Spring constant
F = Kx
F kgm sec −2 −2
K= = = kg ⋅ sec = [ML0T ]
x m
(ii) Angular speed : (ω)
2π
ω =
T
−1
ω = [M0L0T ]
(iii) Angular momentum
−1 −1
L = MVR ⇒ Kg ⋅ m sec m = kgm2 sec
−1
= [ML2T ]
(iv) Moment of Inertia
I = MR2 = Kg ⋅ m2
= [ML2T0]

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Question71

In the equation [ x+ a
y2 ] [Y − b] = RT, X is pressure, Y is volume, R
is universal gas constant ant T is temperature. The physical quantity
equivalent to the ratio ba is :
[13-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. Coefficient of viscosity

B. Energy

C. Impulse

D. Pressure gradient

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
a
x and 2 have same dimensions
y
y and b have same dimensions
−2
[a] = [ML5T ]
3
[b] = [L ]
[a]
= ML2T− 2 has dimension of energy
[b]

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Question72
The speed of a wave produced in water is given by v = λagbρc. Where
λ, g and ρ are wavelength of wave, acceleration due to gravity and
density of water respectively. The values of a, b and c respectively,
are :
[15-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. 1 , 0, 1
2 2

B. 1, −1, 0

C. 1 , 1 , 0
2 2

D. 1, 1, 0

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
By dimensional analysis,
V = λagbρc
[L1T− 1] = [L1]a[L1T− 2]b[M1L− 3]c
−1 + − −2b
[LlT ] = [McLa b 3cT ]
On comparing respective powers,
c = 0, −2b = −1, a + b − 3c = 1,
1 1
b= ,a=
2 2

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Question73
Two resistances are given as R1 = (10 ± 0.5)Ω and R2 = (15 ± 0.5)Ω.
The percentage error in the measurement of equivalent resistance
when they are connected in parallel is -
[6-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. 2.33

B. 4.33

C. 5.33

D. 6.33

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
In parallel combination, 1 1 1
= +
Req R1 R2
1 1 1 5 1
⇒ = + = =
Req 10 15 30 6
Now, for error calculation,
d Req d R1 d R2
= +
Req2 R1 2 R2 2
d Req 0.5 0.5
⇒ = +
36 100 225
d Req = 36 × 0.5 × ( 13
900 )= 18×
13
900 100
=
26 0.26
=
d Req 0.26 26
Now, × 100 = × 100 = = 4.33
Req 6 6

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Question74
The length of a metallic wire is increased by 20% and its area of
cross section is reduced by 4%. The percentage change in resistance
of the metallic wire is ________
[6-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Answer: 25

Solution:

Solution:
ρl
R=
A
′ ρ × 1.2l 10
R = = × R = 1.25R
0.96A 8
It means 25% increase in Resistance.

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Question75
Two forces having magnitude A and A2 are perpendicular to each
other. The magnitude of their resultant is:
[8-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. 5A
2

√5 A 2
B. 2

√5 A
C.
4

√5 A
D. 2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
→ →
| | | |
F 1 = A, F 2 =
A
2
θ=
π
2
→
| |
F net = √ F1 + F2
2 2
 √ A + ( A2 )
2
2
=

| →F net | = √5 A
2

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Question76
A physical quantity P is given as
2 3
P = ca√bd
The percentage error in the measurement of a, b, c and d are
1%, 2%, 3% and 4% respectively. The percentage error in the
measurement of quantity P will be
[10-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. 14%

B. 13%

C. 16%

D. 12%

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
dP 100
P
× = 2
da
a (
+3
db dc 1 d(d)
b
+
c
+
2 d
× 100 )
1
=2×1+3×2+3+ ×4
2
=2+6+3+2
= 13%

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Question77
Three forces F 1 = 10N, F 2 = 8N, F 3 = 6N are acting on a particle of
mass 5 kg. The forces F 2 and F 3 are applied perpendicularly so that
particle remains at rest. If the force F1 is removed, then the
acceleration of the particle is :
[12-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. 4.8ms−2

B. 0.5ms−2

C. 7ms−2

D. 2ms−2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
F 1 = 10N
F 2 = 8N
F 3 = 6N
^ ^
→ F2 i + F3 j
a =
5
→ 8 i + 6^j
^
a =
5
→
|a| = √ 64 + 36
5
10
= = 2m ∕ sec2
5
OR
F12 = F22 + F32
Now F1 is removed then net force
F net = √ F22 + F32
= √64 + 36

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Question78
A vector in x − y plane makes an angle of 30∘ with y-axis. The
magnitude of y-component of vector is 2√3 . The magnitude of x-
component of the vector will be :
[15-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. 2

B. √3

C. 1
√3

D. 6

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Ay = A cos 30∘ = 2√3
A=4
Ax = Asin 30∘ = 2

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Question79
In an experiment with vernier calipers of least count 0.1 mm, when
two jaws are joined together the zero of vernier scale lies right to the
zero of the main scale and 6 th division of vernier scale coincides
with the main scale division. While measuring the diameter of a
spherical bob, the zero of vernier scale lies in between 3.2 cm and
3.3 cm marks, and 4 th division of vernier scale coincides with the
main scale division. The diameter of bob is measured as
[10-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. 3.25 cm

B. 3.22 cm

C. 3.18 cm

D. 3.26 cm

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The zero error in verniel scale is = 6 × 0.1 mm = 0.6 mm (+ve zero error)
Note: +ve zero error will have to be subtracted
From the reading of the object.
Now, the diameter measured with the help of Vernier scale is
Given by → M.S.D + V.S.D × L.S
⇒ 3.2 cm + 0.1 mm × 4
= 3.24 cm
The actual diameter is ⇒3.24 mm - (zero error) = 3.24 − 0.6 = 3.18 cm

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Question80
Identify the pair of physical quantities which have different
dimensions:
[24-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. Wave number and Rydberg's constant

B. Stress and Coefficient of elasticity

C. Coercivity and Magnetisation

D. Specific heat capacity and Latent heat

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[C]
[S] =
[m] × [∆T ]
[Q]
and, [L] =
[m]
⇒ They have different dimensions.

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Question81
Identify the pair of physical quantities that have same dimensions:
[24-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. velocity gradient and decay constant

B. Wien's constant and Stefan constant

C. angular frequency and angular momentum

D. wave number and Avogadro number

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
dv
Velocity gradient =
dx
[LT −1] −1
⇒ Dimensions are = [T ]
[L]
−1 dN
Decay constant λ has dimensions of [T ] because of the relation = −λN
dt
⇒ Velocity gradient and decay constant have same dimensions.

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Question82
An expression for a dimensionless quantity P is given by
P = αβ loge ( ) ; where α and β are constants, x is distance; k is
kt
βx

Boltzmann constant and t is the temperature. Then the dimensions

of α will be :
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. [M0L−1T0]

B. [ML0T−2]

C. [MLT−2]

D. [ML2T−2]

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
[α] [α]
[P] = ⇒1
[β] [β]
⇒[α] = [β]..... . (1)

[ ]
Now, kt = 1
βt
3
We know, E = kT (K T G)
2
∴[ Energy] = [KT]
∴[βx] = [kT ]
−2
M L2T − 2 M L2T
[β] = =
[x] L
−2
∴[α] = [β] = M LT

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Question83
The dimension of mutual inductance is :
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. [M L2T −2A−1]
B. [M L2T −3A−1]

C. [M L2T −2A−2]

D. [M L2T −3A−2]

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1
∵U = M i2
2
−2
[U ] M L2T
⇒[M ] = 2 =
[i ] A2
−2 −2
= [M L2T A ]

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Question84
The SI unit of a physical quantity is pascal-second. The dimensional
formula of this quantity will be :
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:
1 1
A. [ML− T− ]

B. [ML−1T−2]

C. [ML2T−1]

D. [M −1L3T 0]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
−2
M LT
[pascal-second] = ×T
L2
−1 −1
=ML T

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Question85
If L, C and R are the self inductance, capacitance and resistance
respectively, which of the following does not have the dimension of
time?
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. RC

B. L
R

C. √LC

D. L
C

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

( )
L does not have dimension of time.
C
L
RC, are time constant while √LC is reciprocal of angular frequency or having dimension of time.
R
1 1
U = Li2 = CV 2
2 2
V2
So, [ ]
L
C
= 2 = R2 is not the dimension of time.
i

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Question86

In van der Waal equation [ P + ] [V − b] = RT; P is pressure, V is

a
V2

volume, R is universal gas constant and T is temperature. The ratio

of constants ba is dimensionally equal to:
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:
A. P
V

B. V
P

C. PV

D. PV3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
From the equation
[a] ≡ [PV 2]
[b] ≡ [V ]
⇒ [ ]
a
b
≡ [PV ]

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Question87
A 2 B3
If Z = , then the relative error in Z will be :
C4
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. ∆A + ∆B + ∆C
A B C

B. 2 ∆ A + 3 ∆ B − 4 ∆ C
A B C

C. 2 ∆ A + 3 ∆ B + 4 ∆ C
A B C

D. ∆A + ∆B − ∆C
A B C

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
 A 2 B3
Z =
C4
∆Z 2∆A ∆B 4 ∆ C
∴ = + 3× +
Z A B C

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Question88

is a vector quantity such that | A | = non-zero constant. Which of

→ →
A
→
the following expression is true for A ?
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:
→ →
A. A ⋅ A = 0
→ →
B. A × A < 0
→ →
C. A × A = 0
→ →
D. A × A > 0

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
→ →
A × A = A × A × sin 0∘
=0

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Question89
∧ ∧
Which of the following relations is true for two unit vector and A B

making an angle θ to each other?

[25-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

| | | |
∧ ∧ ∧ ∧
A. A + B = A − B tan θ
2
 | | | |
∧ ∧ ∧ ∧
B. A − B = A + B tan θ
2

| | | |
∧ ∧ ∧ ∧
C. A + B = A − B cos 2θ

D. | A − B | = | A + B | cos 2θ
∧ ∧ ∧ ∧

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
|∧ |
( 2θ )
∧
∵ A − B = 2 sin

and, | A + B | = 2 cos ( )
∧ ∧
θ
2
| ∧
− B|
∧

= tan (
⇒ A
| A∧ + B∧ |
θ
2 )
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Question90
1
For z = a2x3y , where 'a' is a constant. If percentage error in
2

measurement of ' x ' and ' y ' are 4% and 12% respectively, then the
percentage error for 'z' will be ______ %
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 18

Solution:

Solution:
1
% error in z = 3 × 4 + × 12
2
= 12 + 6 = 18%

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Question91
A silver wire has a mass (0.6 ± 0.006)g, radius (0.5 ± 0.005) mm and
length (4 ± 0.04) cm. The maximum percentage error in the
measurement of its density will be :
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 4%

B. 3%

C. 6%

D. 7%

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
m m
ρ= = 2
V πr × l
∴% error in ρ = ( 0.006
0.6
+ 2×
0.5
+
4 )
0.005 0.04
× 100
= 4%

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Question92
The distance of the Sun from earth is 1.5 × 1011m and its angular
diameter is (2000) s when observed from the earth. The diameter of
the Sun will be :
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 2.45 × 1010m

B. 1.45 × 1010m

C. 1.45 × 109m
D. 0.14 × 109m

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Diameter = r × δ
= 1.5 × 1011 × (2000) × ( 3600
1
) × ( 180π )
= 1.45 × 109m

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Question93
→ → → →
Two vectors A and B have equal magnitudes. If magnitude of A + B
→ →
is equal to two times the magnitude of A − B , then the angle between
→ →
A and B will be :
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. sin−1 ( )3
5

B. sin−1 ( )1
3

C. cos−1 ( )3
5

D. cos−1 ( )1
3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
√ A2 + A2 + 2A2 cos θ = 2 √ A2 + A2 + 2A2(−cos θ)
⇒2A2 + 2A2 cos θ = 8A2 + 8A2 − (−cos θ)
⇒5 cos θ = 3
⇒θ = cos
−1
( 35 )
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Question94
In a vernier callipers, each cm on the main scale is divided into 20
equal parts. If tenth vernier scale division coincides with nineth
main scale division. Then the value of vernier constant will be
_____×10−2 mm
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
1
1 MSD = cm
20
∵10 VSD = 9 MSD
9 1 9
1 VSD = × cm = × 10 mm = 0.45 mm
10 20 200
1
Now, 1 MSD = × 10 mm = 0.50 mm
20
LC = (0.50 − 0.45) mm = 0.05 mm
= 5 × 10− 2 mm

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Question95
A travelling microscope is used to determine the refractive index of a
glass slab. If 40 divisions are there in 1 cm on main scale and 50
Vernier scale divisions are equal to 49 main scale divisions, then
−6
least count of the travelling microscope is ____× 10 m.
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
40M = 1 cm
⇒M = 0.025 cm........ . (1)
Also, 50V = 49M
49 M
⇒ Least count = M − V = M − M=
50 50
0.025
⇒ LC = cm
50
250 −6
= × 10 m
50
−6
⇒LC = 5 × 10 m

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Question96
A student in the laboratory measures thickness of a wire using screw
gauge. The readings are 1.22 mm, 1.23 mm, 1.19 mm and 1.20 mm.
x
The percentage error is 121 %. The value of x is
[28-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 150

Solution:

Solution:
1.22 + 1.23 + 1.19 + 1.20
I mean
= = 1.21
4
0.01 + 0.02 + 0.02 + 0.01
∆I mean = = 0.015
4
∆I mean 0.015 100 150
So %I = × 100 = × = %
I mean 1.21 121
x = 150

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Question97
The Vernier constant of Vernier callipers is 0.1 mm and it has zero
error of (−0.05) cm. While measuring diameter of a sphere, the main
scale reading is 1.7 cm and coinciding vernier division is 5 . The
corrected diameter will be ____×10−2 cm
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 180

Solution:

Solution:
Since zero error is negative, we will add 0.05 cm.
⇒ Corrected reading = 1.7 cm + 5 × 0.1 mm + 0.05 cm
−2
= 180 × 10 cm

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Question98
If momentum [P], area [A] and time [T ] are taken as fundamental
quantities, then the dimensional formula for coefficient of viscosity
is:
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. [PA−1T 0]

B. [PAT −1]

C. [PA−1T ]
1 1
D. [PA− T − ]

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
[η] = [M L−1T −1]
Now if [η] = [P]a[A]b[T ]c
⇒[M L−1T −1] = [M L1T −1]a[L2]b[T ]c
⇒a = 1, a + 2b = −1, −a + c = −1
⇒a = 1, b = −1, c = 0
−1
⇒[η] = [P][A] [T ]0
−1
= [PA T 0]

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Question99
A torque meter is calibrated to reference standards of mass, length
and time each with 5% accuracy. After calibration, the measured
torque with this torque meter will have net accuracy of :
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 15%

B. 25%

C. 75%

D. 5%

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Dimensional formula for Torque
[τ] = [ML2T−2]
Now
Percentage error in torque = %τ = %M + 2%L
2%T
%τ = 25%

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Question100
An expression of energy density is given by u = α
β
sin ( ) , where
αx
kt

α, β are constants, x is displacement, k is Boltzmann constant and t

is the temperature. The dimensions of β will be :
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:
2 2 1
A. [ML T− θ− ]

B. [M0L2T−2]

C. [M0L0T0]

D. [M0L2T0]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

β ( )
u = α sin αx
kt

[ ]
[α] = kt = [ Energy ]
x [ Dis tan c e]
[α]
[β] =
[u]
[ Energy ] ∕ [ Distan ce]
=
[ Energy ] ∕ Volume ]
= [L2]

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Question101

The dimensions of ( ) will be :

B2
µ0

(if µ0 : permeability of free space and B : magnetic field)

[28-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. ⌈ML2T−2⌋
B. [MLT−2]

C. ⌈ML−1T−2⌋

D. ⌈ML2T−2A−1⌋

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

[ ]B2
µ0
= [Energy density] =
M L2T −2
L 3
−1 −2
=ML T

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Question102
αβ βx
Consider the efficiency of carnot's engine is given by η = sinθ log e kT
,
where α and β are constants. If T is temperature, k is Boltzmann
constant, θ is angular displacement and x has the dimensions of
length. Then, choose the incorrect option:
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. Dimensions of β is same as that of force.

B. Dimensions of α−1x is same as that of energy.

C. Dimensions of η−1 sin θ is same as that of αβ

D. Dimensions of α is same as that of β.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
(A) [β] = [ kTx ] = [ Ex ] = [M LT −2
] = [F ]

(B) [αβ] = [M 0L0T 0]

[α]−1 = [β] = [ ]
kT
x
So [α]−1[x] = [kT ] = [M L2T −2]
(C) η sinθ = αβ
So [η sinθ] = [αβ]
0 0 0
[η] = [M L T ] it is dimensionless quantity
(D) [α] ≠ [β]

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Question103
Match List I with List II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

[29-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

B. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

C. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

D. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Torque →Nm
Stress →N ∕ m2
Latent heat →J ∕ kg
Power →Nm ∕ s
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
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Question104
The maximum error in the measurement of resistance, current and
time for which current flows in an electrical circuit are 1%, 2% and
3% respectively. The maximum percentage error in the detection of
the dissipated heat will be :
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
∵H = i2Rt
∵% error in H = 2 × 2% + 1% + 3% = 8%

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Question105
→
( ∧ ∧ ∧
) →
( ∧
If A = 2 i + 3 j − k m and B = i + 2 j + 2k m. The magnitude of
∧ ∧
)
→ →
component of vector A along vector B will be m.
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 2

Solution:
Solution:
→
(∧ ∧ ∧
) → ∧ ∧
( ∧
A = 2 i + 3 j − k m and B = i + 2 j + 2 k m )
→ → → ∧
Component of A along B = A ⋅ B
→
→ B
= A⋅
→
|
B|=
2+6−2
√ 12 + 22 + 22
= 6=2
3

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Question106
The one division of main scale of Vernier callipers reads 1 mm and
10 divisions of Vernier scale is equal to the 9 divisions on main scale.
When the two jaws of the instrument touch each other, the zero of
the Vernier lies to the right of zero of the main scale and its fourth
division coincides with a main scale division. When a spherical bob
is tightly placed between the two jaws, the zero of the Vernier scale
lies in between 4.1 cm and 4.2 cm and 6 th Vernier division coincides
−2
scale division. The diameter of the bob will be ________ ×10 cm.
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 412

Solution:

Solution:
10 VSD = 9 MSD
1 VST = .9 MSD
L.C. = .1 mm = .01 cm
+ ve zero error = .4 mm
= 0.04 cm
Negative zero error = 4.1 cm + 6 × .01 = 4.12 cm
−2
= 412 × 10 cm

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Question107
 ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧
If the projection of 2 i + 4 j − 2k on i + 2 j + αk is zero. Then, the value of
α will be _______.
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
→⋅→=0
a b
→ →
∴a ⋅ b =0
∴2 × 1 + 4 × 2 − 2 × α = 0
∴α = 5

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Question108
In an experiment to find acceleration due to gravity (g) using simple
pendulum, time period of 0.5 s is measured from time of 100
oscillation with a watch of 1 s resolution. If measured value of length
is 10 cm known to 1 mm accuracy, The accuracy in the
determination of g is found to be x%. The value of x is________.
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
T = 2π
√ gl
dg × 2d T × dl ×
100 = 100 + 100
g T l
= 2× 1 × 100 + 1 × 100 = 5%
50 100
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Question109
A screw gauge of pitch 0.5 mm is used to measure the diameter of
uniform wire of length 6.8 cm, the main scale reading is 1.5 mm and
circular scale reading is 7 . The calculated curved surface area of
wire to appropriate significant figures is :
[Screw gauge has 50 divisions on its circular scale]
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 6.8cm2

B. 3.4cm2

C. 3.9cm2

D. 2.4cm2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
0.5 mm = 0.01 mm
Least count =
50
∴ Diameter, d = 1.5 mm + 7 × 0.01
= 1.57 mm
∴ Surface area = (2πr) × l
= πd l
1.57
= 3.142× × 6.8cm2
10
= 3.354cm2 = 3.4cm2

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Question110
In a Vernier Calipers, 10 divisions of Vernier scale is equal to the 9
divisions of main scale. When both jaws of Vernier calipers touch
each other, the zero of the Vernier scale is shifted to the left of zero of
th
the main scale and 4 Vernier scale division exactly coincides with
the main scale reading. One main scale division is equal to 1 mm.
While measuring diameter of a spherical body, the body is held
between two jaws. It is now observed that zero of the Vernier scale
lies between 30 and 31 divisions of main scale reading and 6 th
Vernier scale division exactly coincides with the main scale reading.
The diameter of the spherical body will be :
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 3.02 cm

B. 3.06 cm

C. 3.10 cm

D. 3.20 cm

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1 M.S.D = 1 mm
9 M.S.D = 10V . S . D
1 V.S.D = 0.9 M.S.D = 0.9 mm
L.C of vernier caliper = 1 − 0.9 = 0.1 mm = 0.01 cm
zero error = (10 − 4) × 0.1 mm = −0.6 mm
Reading = M.S.R + V.S.R − Zero error
= 3 cm + 6 × 0.01 − [−0.06]
= 3 + 0.06 + 0.06
= 3.12 cm
Nearest given answer in the options is 3.10

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Question111
In a meter bridge experiment, for measuring unknown resistance ' S
', the null point is obtained at a distance 30 cm from the left side as
shown at point D. If R is 5.6kΩ, then the value of unknown
resistance 'S' will be _______ Ω.
 [27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 2400

Solution:

Solution:
S = 5.6 × 103
30 70
3 3
S = × 5.6 × 10 = 2400
7

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Question112
In an experiment with a convex lens, The plot of the image distance
(v′) against the object distance (µ′) measured from the focus gives a
curve v′µ′ = 225. If all the distances are measured in cm. The
magnitude of the focal length of the lens is ____cm
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 15

Solution:
Solution:
ru = f2 (by Newton's formula)
f2 = 225
f = 15 cm

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Question113
A travelling microscope has 20 divisions per cm on the main scale
while its vernier scale has total 50 divisions and 25 vernier scale
divisions are equal to 24 main scale divisions, what is the least count
of the travelling microscope?
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 0.001 cm

B. 0.002 mm

C. 0.002 cm

D. 0.005 cm

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1
1 MSD = cm
20
1 VSD = 24 MSD = 24 × 1 cm
25 25 20

(
∴ Least count = 1 1 − 24 cm
20 25 )
= 1 × 1 = 1 cm
20 25 500
= 0.002 cm

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Question114
In an experiment to find out the diameter of wire using screw gauge,
the following observations were noted :
(A) Screw moves 0.5 mm on main scale in one complete rotation
(B) Total divisions on circular scale = 50
(C) Main scale reading is 2.5 mm
th
(D) 45 division of circular scale is in the pitch line
(E) Instrument has 0.03 mm negative error
Then the diameter of wire is :
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 2.92 mm

B. 2.54 mm

C. 2.98 mm

D. 3.45 mm

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
MSR = 2.5 mm
0.5
CSR = 45× mm
50
= 0.45 mm
Diameter reading = MSR + CSR − zero error
= 2.5 + 0.45 − (−0.03)
= 2.98 mm

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Question115
The pitch of the screw gauge is 1mm and there are 100 divisions on
the circular scale. When nothing is put in between the jaws, the zero
of the circular scale lies 8 divisions below the reference line. When a
wire is placed between the jaws, the first linear scale division is
clearly visible while 72 nd division on circular scale coincides with
the reference line. The radius of the wire is
[25 Feb 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 1.64mm

B. 0.82mm

C. 1.80mm

D. 0.90mm

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given, pitch of screw gauge, P = 1mm
Number of division, n = 100
P
∴ Least count (LC) = = 1 ∕ 100 = 0.01mm
n
As, zero of circular division lies 8 divisions below.
∴ Zero error = 8 × LC = 8 × 0.01 = 0.08mm
Since, 1st linear scale division coinside with 72nd circular scale division.
∴Rad ius(r) = [ P + (72 × LQ − Zero error ]
2
= [1 + (72 × 0.01) − 0.08] ∕ 2
= (1.72 − 0.08) ∕ 2 = 1.64 ∕ 2
= 0.82mm

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Question116
A large number of water drops, each of radius r, combine to have a
drop of radius R. If the surface tension is T and mechanical
equivalent of heat is J, the rise in heat energy per unit volume will be
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 1]
Options:
A. 2T
J ( 1
r
− R1 )
B. 2T
r

C. 3T
rJ

D. 3T
J ( 1
r
− 1
R )
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, radius of small drop = r
Radius of big drop = R
Surface tension = T
and mechanical equivalent of heat = J
As, small drops combine to form big drop.
∴ Volume of big drop (V B) = n× Volume of small drop (V S)
⇒ 4 πR3 = n⋅ 4 πr3
3 3
3 3
⇒ nr = R
⇒ r = 1R∕ 3 . . . (i)
n
Surface energy of small drop (E S) = Surface tension (T )× Area (A)
⇒ E S = n × 4πr2T and E B = 4πR2T
Now, change in energy will be
∆E = E B − E S = 4πT (nr2 − R2)
2 2
∴ Heat energy per unit volume = ∆E = 4πT (nr − R )
V J × 4 πR3
3

=
3T
J ( nr2 1
−
R3 R
) =
3T
J ( n
R2
2∕3 3
n R
−
1
R )
[ ]
∕
= 3T n1 3 − 1 [from Eq. (i)]
J R R
=
3T
J [ 1 1
−
r R ]
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Question117
The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum is T = 2π √ L
g
.

Measured value of L is 1.0m from metre scale having a minimum

division of 1mm and time of one complete oscillation is 1.95s
measured from stopwatch of 0.01s resolution. The percentage error
in the determination of g will be
[24 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 1.13%

B. 1.03%

C. 1.33%

D. 1.30%

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given, T = 2π
√ Lg ... (i)
where, time period, T = 1.95s
Length of string, I = 1m
Acceleration due to gravity = g
Error in time period, ∆T = 0.01s = 10−2s
Error in length, ∆L = 1mm = 1 × 10−3m
Squaring Eq. (i) on both sides, we get
T 2 = 4π2 L
g
2 L
g = 4π
T2
−3 −2
2
⇒ ∆g = ∆L + 2 ∆ T = 10 + × 10
g L T 1 1.95
−3 −2
= 10 + 1.025 × 10
−3 −3
= 10 + 10.25 × 10
−3
= 11.25 × 10
∵ ∆ g ∕ g × 100 = 11.25 × 10−3 × 102
= 1.125% = 1.13%

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Question118
If C and V represent capacity and voltage respectively, then what
are the dimensions of λ, where VC = λ?
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. [M −2L−3I 2T 6]

B. [M −3L−4l 3T 7]

C. [M −1L−3I −2T −1]

2 4 3 7
D. [M − L− | T ]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, C and V represent capacity and voltage, respectively.
1 2 4 2
Dimensional formula of [C] = [M − L− T I ]
Dimensional formula of [V ] = [M L2T −3I −1]
[M −1L−2T 4I 2]
Therefore, dimensional formula of [C ∕ V ] =
[M L2T −3 |−1]
−2 −4 7 3
= [M L T I ]

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Question119
In a typical combustion engine, the work done by a gas molecule is
−βx2
given W = α2βe
kT
, where x is the displacement, k is the Boltzmann
constant and T is the temperature. If α and β are constants,
dimensions of α will be
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. [M LT −2]

B. [M 0LT 0]
C. [M 2LT −2]

D. [M LT −1]

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given, work done by gas molecule,
−βx2 ∕
W = α2βe kT

Here, x is displacement, k is Boltzmann constant, α and β are constants and T is temperature.

Dimensional formula of [W ] = [M L2T −2]
∴ Dimensions of [α2β] = [M L2T −2]

[ ]
−2 1∕2
⇒ α= M L2T . . . (i)
β
The term [ e−βx ] should be dimensionless, i.e. [M 0L0T 0].
2
∕ kT

[ βxkT ] = [M L T ]
2
0 0 0
⇒
[k][T ]
⇒ [β] = . . . (ii)
[x2]
Energy of gaseous molecule (E ) = 7 kT
2
[k] = [E ] ∕ [T ] = [M L2T −2K −1]
Substituting the value of k in Eq. (ii), we get
[M L2T −2K −1][K ] −2
[β] = 2
= [M T ]
[L ]
Substituting the value of β in Eq. (i), we get

{ }
1∕2
[M L2T −2]
[α] = = [M L1T 0]
[M T −2]

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Question120
Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

[25 Feb 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. (A-3), (B-4), (C-2), (D-1)

B. (A-2), (B-3), (C-4), (D-1)

C. (A-1), (B-2), (C-4), (D-3)

D. (A-3), (B-2), (C-4), (D-1)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The dimensional formulae of given terms are
Planck's constant (h) = [M L2T −1]
Kinetic energy (E ) = [M L2T −2]
Electric potential (V ) = [M L2−11T −3]
Linear momentum (p) = [M LT −1]
So, the correct match is
A → 2, B → 3, C → 4, D → 1.

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Question121
The work done by a gas molecule in an isolated system is given by,
x2
−
W = αβ2e
αkT
, where x is the displacement k is the Boltzmann
constant and T is the temperature, α and β are constants. Then the
dimension of β will be :
24Feb2021
Options:

A. [M L2T −2]

B. [M LT −2]

C. [M 2LT 2]

D. [M 0LT 0]

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
x2 →
dimensionless
αkT
[x2] L2 −1
⇒[α] = = =M T2
[kT ] M L2T −2
Now, [W ] = [α][β]2
[W ]
[β]2 =
[α]
1
[β] = (M L2T −2 2
M T
−1 2 )
= M LT
−2

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Question122
Suppose you have taken a dilute solution of oleic acid in such a way
that its concentration becomes 0.01cm3 of oleic acid per cm3 of the
solution. Then, you make a thin film of this solution (monomolecular
thickness) of area 4cm2 by considering 100 spherical drops of radius
1

( ) 3
40π
3
× 10−3 cm2. Then, the thickness of oleic acid layer will be
 −14
x × 10 m, where x is
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 25

Solution:

Solution:
Given, the radius of the spherical drop
r= ( 3 1/3
40π ) −3
× 10 cm

4πr3
The volume of 100 spherical drops, V = 100×
3
Substituting the value of the radius in the above equation, we get
4π 3 −9
V = 100× × × 10
3 40π
−8
V = 10 cm3
Now, Volume of the film = Area of the film × Thickness of the film
⇒ Volume of the film = 4 × t
The film is made up of 100 spherical drops.
∴ The volume of the film = Volume of 100 spherical drops
4t = 10−8 ⇒ t = 25 × 10−12m
The thickness of the oleic layer,
−14
t0 = 0.01 × t = 25 × 10 m
Comparing with x × 10−14, we get x = 25

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Question123
In order to determine the Young's modulus of a wire of radius 0.2cm
(measured using a scale of least count = 0.001cm ) and length 1m
(measured using a scale of least count = 1mm ), a weight of mass
1kg (measured using a scale of least count = 1g ) was hanged to get
the elongation of 0.5cm (measured using a scale of least count
0.001cm ). What will be the fractional error in the value of Young's
modulus determined by this experiment?
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 2]
Options:
A. 0.14%

B. 0.9%

C. 9%

D. 1.4%

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Stress FL
Young's modulus, Y = =
Strain Al
mgL
⇒Y = .....(i)
πR2I
[ ∵F = mg and A = πR2 ]
To determine the fractional errors, we can write Eq. (i) as follows
∆Y = ∆m + ∆L + 2⋅ ∆ R + ∆l
Y m I R I
⇒ ∆Y × 100 = ∆m × 100 + ∆L × 100 + 2 ∆ R × 100 + ∆l × 100
Y m L R l
⇒
Y
× = [
∆Y 100 100 ∆m ∆L 2 ∆ R ∆l
m
+
L
+
R
+
I ]
= 100 [ 1
+
1000 1000
1
+2 (
0.001
0.2
+ )
0.001
0.5 ]
1 1 1 14
= + +1+ = = 1.4%
10 10 5 10

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Question124
One main scale division of a vernier callipers is acm and nth division
of the vernier scale coincide with ( n − 1 ) th division of the main scal
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. The least count of the callipers (in mm) is

B. 10na
(n − 1)

10a
C.
(n − 1)
D. ( n−1
10n )a
E. 10a
n

Answer: E

Solution:

Solution:
According to the question,
One division of main scale reading = a cm
nth vernier scale division = (n − 1) th main scale division
(n − 1) × a
∴ One division of vernier scale reading = ...(i)
n
We know that,
Least count (LC) =
[1 main scale division −1 vernier scale division] cm
(n − 1)a
=a− [using Eq. (i)]
n
= a(n − n + 1) = a cm = a × 10mm
n n n
⇒ LC = 10a mm
n

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Question125
The resistance R = VI , where V = (50 ± 2)V and I = (20 ± 0.2) A. The
percentage error in R is x%. The value of x to the nearest integer
is..........
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
V
Given, R = ....(i)
I
where, &V = (50 ± 2)V
I = (20 ± 0.2)A
From Eq. (i)
∆R × ∆V × ∆l ×
100 = 100 + 100
R V l
% error in R = [
2 × 100 + 0.2 × 100 %
50 20 ]
= [2 × 2 + 0.2 × 5]%
= 5%

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Question126
A person is swimming with a speed of 10m/s at an angle of 120∘ with
the flow and reaches to a point directly opposite on the other side of
the river. The speed of the flow is xm/s. The value of x to the nearest
integer is .........
[18 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
Given,
A person's swimming speed with respect to the river, vmr = 10m/s
As shown in the figure,

Let's determine the speed of the river flow, vr

In X-direction,
vr = vmr sin 30∘
vr = 10 × sin 30∘
vr = 5m/s
Hence, the speed of the river flow is 5m/s. So, the value of the x to the nearest integer is 5 .

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Question127
The vernier scale used for measurement has a positive zero error of
0.2mm. If while taking a measurement, it was noted that ' 0 ' on the
vernier scale lies between 8.5cm and 8.6cm, vernier coincidence is 6 ,
then the correct value of measurement is ......... cm.
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 8.36

B. 8.54

C. 8.58

D. 8.56

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given, positive zero error = 0.2mm = 0.02cm
[ ∴ Least count LC = 0.01cm ]
Main scale reading = 8.5cm
Vernier scale reading
= Vernier scale coincidence × Least count
= 6 × 0.01 = 0.06cm
Final reading = Main scale reading + Vernier scale reading - Zero error
= 8.5 + 0.06 − 0.02
= 8.54cm

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Question128
Assertion A : If in five complete rotations of the circular scale, the
distance travelled on main scale of the screw gauge is 5 mm and
there are 50 total divisions on circular scale, then least count is 0.001
cm.
Reason R :
Pitch
Least Count = Total divisionson circular scale
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
answer from the options given below :
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. A is not correct but R is correct.

B. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

C. A is correct but R is not correct.

D. Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Pitch
Least Count =
Total divisionson circular scale
In 5 revolution, distance travel, 5 mm
In 1 revolution, it will travel 1 mm.
1 =
So least count = 0.02
50

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Question129
The force is given in terms of time t and displacement x by the
equation
F = A cos Bx + C sin Dt
The dimensional formula of AD B
is :
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. [M 0LT −1]

B. [M L2T −3]

C. [M 1L1T −2]

D. [M 2L2T −3]

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
[A] = [M LT −2]
[B] = [L−1]
[D] = [T −1]
−2 −1
[ ]
AD = [M LT ][T ]
B [L−1]

[ ]
D
B
= [M L2T ]
−3

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Question130
If time (t), velocity (v), and angular momentum (l ) are taken as the
fundamental units. Then thedimension of mass (m) in terms of t, v
and l is :
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. [t−1v1l −2]

B. [t1v2l −1]

C. [t−2v−1l 1]

D. [t−1v−2l 1]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
m ∝ tavbl c
m ∝ [T ]a[LT −1]b[M L2T −1]c
+ − −
M 1L0T 0 = M cLb 2cT a b c
comparing powers
c = 1, b = −2, a = −1
m ∝ t−1v−2l 1

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Question131
The entropy of any system is given by
S = α2β ln [ µkR
J β2
+3 ]
where α and beta are the constants. mu, J , k and R are no. of moles,
mechanical equivalent of heat, Boltzmann constant and gas constant
respectively.

[ Take S = ] dQ
T
Choose the incorrect option from the following :
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. α and J have the same dimensions.

B. S, β, k and µR have the same dimensions.

C. S and α have different dimensions.

D. α and k have the same dimensions.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

(
S = α2β ln µK 2R + 3
Jβ )
S = Q = joulek /k
T
2
[α β] = Joule /k
PV = nRT [
µK R = 1
J β2
]
Joule
R=
K
Joule Joule
⇒R = ,K =
K R

(
⇒ β = J oul e
K )
α2β = (J 0cl e
K
)
⇒α = dimensionless

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Question132
Student A and Student B used two screw gauges of equal pitch and
100 equal circular divisions to measure the radius of a given wire.
The actual value of the radius of the wire is 0.322 cm. The absolute
value of the difference between the final circular scale readings
observed by the students A and B is ________.
[Figure shows position of reference 'O' when jaws of screw gauge
are closed]
Given pitch = 0.1 cm.

[25 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 13

Solution:
Solution:
For (A)
Reading = MSR + CSR + Error
0.322 = 0.300 + CSR + 5 × LC
0.322 = 0.300 + CSR + 0.005
CSR = 0.017
For B
Reading = MSR + CSR + Error
0.322 = 0.200 + CSR + 0.092
CSR = 0.030
Difference = 0.030 – 0.017 = 0.013 cm
0.013 =
Division on circular scale = 13
0.001

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Question133
Three students S1, S2 and S3 perform an experiment for determining
the acceleration due to gravity (g) using a simple pendulum. They
use different lengths of pendulum and record time for different
number of oscillations. The observation same as shown in the table.

(Least count of length = 0.1 m

least count for time = 0.1 s)
If E 1, E 2 and E 3 are the percentage errors in 'g' for students 1, 2
and 3 respectively, then the minimum percentage error is obtained
by student no._____.
[22 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
4π2l
T = 2π √
l
g
⇒g= 2
T
Δg = Δl + 2ΔT
g l T
least count of time (ΔT 0)
ΔT =
number of oscillations(n)
Δg = Δl + 2ΔT 0
g l nT
Δg
As Δl and ΔT 0 are same for all observations so is minimum for highest value of l , n and T
g
⇒Minimum percentage error in mathrm g is for student number-1

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Question134
The diameter of a spherical bob is measured using a Vernier
callipers. 9 divisions of the main scale, in the vernier calipers, are
equal to 10 divisions of vernier scale. One main scale division is
1 mm. The main scale reading is 10 mm and 8thdivision of vernier
scale was found to coincide exactly with one of the main scale
division. If the given vernier callipers has positive zero error of 0.04
−2
cm, then the radius of the bob is .......... ×10 cm.
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 52

Solution:

Solution:
Given, 9 divisions of main scale are equal to 10 divisions of Vernier scale.
i.e. 9 MSD = 10 VSD
⇒VSD = 9 MSD ...(i)
10
Size of 1 main scale division,
1 MSD = 1 mm
Now, least count, LC = 1MSD − 1VSD ...(ii)
Using Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
9 1 1
LC = 1 MSD − MSD = MSD = mm
10 10 10
While measuring the diameter of bob.
Main Scale Reading, MSR = 10 mm
Vernier Scale Reading, VSR = 8
Zero error, e = 0.04 cm
Now, diameter, d = [MSR + LC × VSR] − e

(
= 10 mm + 1 × 8 mm − 0.04 cm
10 )
= (10.8) mm − 0.04 cm
= 1.08 cm − 0.04 cm = 1.04 cm
d 1.04 −2
Radius, r = = cm = 0.52 cm = 52 × 10 cm
2 2
∴ Correct answer is 52.

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Question135
If the length of the pendulum in pendulum clock increases by 0.1%,
then the error in time per day is
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 86.4s

B. 4.32s

C. 43.2s

D. 8.64s

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Increase in length of pendulum is 0.1%.
ΔL × 100 =
i.e. 0.1
L
Time period of pendulum is given by
T = 2π √ L
g
Here, 2 π and g are constant.
ΔT × 100 = 1 ΔL ×
100
T 2 L
⇒ ΔT × 100 = 1 × 0.1
T 2
T
ΔT = 0.05 ×
100
In one single day, the time in seconds is
T = 24 × 60 × 60 = 86400s
∴ΔT = 0.05 × 86400 = 43.2s
100
Thus, the error in time per day is 43.2 s.

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Question136
In a screw gauge, 5th division of the circular scale coincides with the
reference line when the ratchet is closed. There are 50 divisions on
the circular scale, and the main scale moves by 0.5 mm on a
complete rotation. For a particular observation the reading on the
main scale is 5 mm and the 20th division of the circular scale
coincides with reference line. Calculate the true reading.
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 5.00 mm

B. 5.25 mm

C. 5.15 mm

D. 5.20 mm

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Least count of a screw gauge is given by
Pitch
Least count (LC) =
Number of circular scale divisions
⇒LC = 0.5 ...(i)
50
The actual reading (true reading)
= Main scale reading + Least count × Circular division − Zero error
=5+ ( )
0.5
50
× 20 −
0.5
50
×5
[∴ Zero error = Least count × Coinciding division]
0.5
=5+ (20 − 5)
50
= 5 + 0.5 (15)
50
= 5 + 15
100
= 515 mm = 5.15 mm
100

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Question137
Which of the following equations is dimensionally incorrect? Where,
t = time, h = height, s = surface tension, θ = angle, ρ = density, a, r =
radius, g = acceleration due to gravity, V = volume, p = pressure, W
= work done, τ = torque,ε = permittivity, E = electric field, J =
current density, L = length.
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:
4
A. V = πpa
8ηL

B. h = 2s cos θ
ρrg

C. J = ε ∂E
∂t

D. W = τθ

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
As we know that,
Dimensional formula of volume = [M0L3T0] ...(i)
Since, F = 6πηrv
∴η ∝ F
rv
where, η is viscosity and F is force.
[ML T−2]
∴[η] = −1
= [ML−1T−1]
[L . LT ]

[ πpa ]
4 −1 −2
So, =
[ML T ][L4]
8ηL [ML −1 −1
T ][L1]
= [M0L3T−1] ...(ii)
Since, Eq. (i) is not equal to Eq (ii), so option (a) is wrong.
2s cos θ
Now, since formula of capillary rise in tube, h =
ρgr
Dimensional formula of LHS part,
∴ [h] = [L]
Dimensional formula of RHS part
[s] [MT−2]
= = = [L]
[ρ][g][r] [ML−3][LT−2][L]
2s cos θ
Hence, h = is dimensionally correct.
ρrg
So, option (b) will also be dimensionally correct.
In option (c),
dE
J=ε ...(iii)
∂t
⇒J = ε E
t
Dimension of current density J is calculated as
l
Since, J =
A
[l] [A]
∴[J] = =
[A] [L2]
−2
⇒[J] = [AL ] ...(iv)
Again, we know that
 1 .q
E=
4πε r2
⇒εE = 1 . q2
4π r
⇒εE 1 q
= .
t 4π tr2

⇒[ ] εE
t
=
[q]
=
[AT]
[t][r ] [T][L2]
2

[ ]
εE
t
= [AL− 2] ...(v)
Form Eqs. (iv) and (v), we see that Eq. (iii) is dimensionally correct.
In option (d) W = τθ
and τ = r × F
So, dimensional formula of
[τ][θ] = [r][F] = [L][MLT−2] = [ML2T−2] = [W]

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Question138
If velocity [v], time [T] and force [F] are choosen as the base
quantities, the dimensions of the mass will be
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:
1 1
A. [FT− v− ]

B. [FTv−1]

C. [FT2v]

D. [FvT−1]

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
When the velocity (v), time (T) and force (F) are chosen as base quantities. Then, mass is given by
m ∝ vxTyFz ...(i)
Using dimensional formula of all quantities,
[ML0T0] = [LT−1]x[T]y[MLT−2]z
[M1L0T0] = [MZLx + zT−x + y − 2z]
Comparing the powers of dimensions on both sides, we get
z=1
x + z = 0 and −x + y − 2z = 0
⇒x + 1 = 0
⇒x = −1
and −(−1) + y − 2(1) = 0
⇒1 + y − 2 = 0
⇒y = 1
Substituting these values in Eq. (i), we get
m ∝ v−1T1F1
−1
⇒m = [FTv ]

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Question139
If force (F), length (L) and time (T) are taken as the fundamental
quantities. Then what will be the dimension of density:
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. [FL−4T2]

B. [FL−3T2]

C. [FL−5T2]

D. [FL−3T3]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
As we know that, the dimensional formula of
density [D] = [M L−3T 0]
Since, dimensional formula of force
[F ] = [M LT −2]
Dimensional formula of length
[L] = [M 0L1T 0]
Dimensional formula of time
[T ] = [M 0L0T 1]
∴ [D] = [F ]a[ Lb[T ]c
⇒ [M L−3T 0] = [M L−2]a
[M 0L1T 0]b[M 0L0T 1]c
+ −2a + c
= [M aLa bT ]
Comparing powers of dimensions on both sides, we get
ca = 1
a + b = −3
⇒ b = −3 − 1 = −4
and − 2a + c = 0
 c = 2a
⇒ c=2×1=2
∴ Dimensional formula of density will be
[F 1L−4T 2].

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Question140
Which of the following is not a dimensionless quantity?
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. Relative magnetic permeability (μr)

B. Power factor

C. Permeability of free space (μ0)

D. Quality factor

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Relative magnetic permeability (μr) It is the ratio of permeability of medium to the permeability of
μ
free space i.e., μr = m
μ0
As, it is a ratio of permeabilities. So, it is unitless and dimensionless quantity.
Power factor (cos ϕ) It is cosine of phase difference between alternating current and alternating
voltage. Hence, it has only a numerical value, so it is also a unitless and dimensionless quantity.
Permeability of free space (μ0) It is the ratio of magnetising field induction (B) to magnetising field
intensity (H)
B
i.e. μ0 =
H
⇒[μ0] = [B] ...(i)
[H]
Since, H = nl
where, n = number of turns per unit length
and I = current
∴[H] = [n][I]
= [L−1][A] = [AL−1]
We know that, force on a current carrying conductor in magnetic field B is given as
F = IBl
where, l = length of the conductor,
B = magnetic field
and I = current.
∴B = F
II
[F] [MLT−2] −2 −1
⇒[B] = = = [MT A ]
[I][I] [A][L]
∴From Eq. (i), we have
[MT−2A−1]
[μ0] = −1
= [MLT−2A−2]
[AL ]
Hence, permeability of free space is not a dimensionless quantity.
Quality factor It is the ratio of energy stored to the energy dissipated per cycle.
Energy stored
Quality factor =
Energy dissipated per c ycle
As, it is ratio of energies so, it will be unitless and dimensionless quantity.

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Question141
Match List-I with List-II.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3

B. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3

C. A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1

D. None of the above

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Magnetic induction
Magnetic force of induction can be given as
F = qvB
F
⇒B=
qv
[F] [MLT−2] −2 −1
[B] = = = [M1T A ]
[q][v] [AT][LT−1]
Magnetic Flux Magnetic flux is the product of magnetic inductionand area.
ϕ=B⋅A
[ϕ] = [B][A] = [M1T−2A−1][L2]
−2 −1
= [ML2T A ]
Magnetic permeability
We know that, magnetic field inside the solenoid.
B = μ0nI
B
⇒ μ0 = (where, n is number of turns per unit length)
nl
[MT−2A−1]
⇒[μ0] = [B] = 1
= [MLT−2A−2]
[n][l ] −
[L ][A]
Magnetisation The magnetic dipole moment acquired per unitvolume is known as magnetisation.
M
I=
V
[L2A] −1
[l] = 3
= [L A]
[L ]
Hence, no option is correct.

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Question142
If E, L, M and G denote the quantities as energy, angular
momentum, mass and constant of gravitation respectively, then the
−5 −2
dimension of P in the formula P = EL2M G is
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. [M0L1T0]

B. [M−1L−1T2]
1 1 2
C. [ M L T− ]

D. [M0L0T0]

Answer: D
Solution:

Solution:
Dimension of energy, E = [ML2T−2]
Angular momentum, L = [ML2T−1]
Mass, M = [M]
and gravitational constant, G = [M−1L3T−2]
The dimension of P in formula,
P = EL2M−5G−2 is given as follows
2
[E][L ]
[P] =
[M5][C2]
[ML2T−2] × [M2L4T−2]
=
[M5][M−2L6T−4]
0 0 0
= [M L T ]

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Question143
If E and H represent the intensity of electric field and magnetising
field respectively, then the unit of E / H will be
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. ohm

B. mho

C. joule

D. newton

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Unit of intensity of electric field E is Vm−1.
Unit of intensity of magnetising field H is Am−1.
Unit of E / H can be calculated as
−1
Unit of E = Vm =
VA = ohm.
Unit of H Am−1
Thus, the unit of E / H will be ohm.

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Question144
Match List-I with List-II.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1

B. A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1

C. A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3

D. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
As we know that, Sl unit of following terms are
(a) RH (Rydberg constant) = m−1
(b)h(Planck's constant)
−2 −1
= J − s = kg − m2 ⋅ s ⋅ s = kg − m2s
(c) Magnetic field energy density
Energy
(µB) =
Volume
kg − m2s−2
=
m3
 = kgm−1s−2
(d) η (coefficient of viscosity)
dv
∵ F = ηA
dx
−2
F d x kg − ms ⋅ m −1 −1
∴ η= = = kgm s
Ad v 2
m ⋅ ms −1

So, the correct match is A − 3, B − 2, C − 4 and D-1.

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Question145
Two resistors R1 = (4 ± 0.8)Ω and R2 = (4 ± 0.4)Ω are connected in
parallel. The equivalent resistance of their parallel combination will
be
[1 Sep 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. (4 ± 0.4)Ω

B. (2 ± 0.4)Ω

C. (2 ± 0.3)Ω

D. (4 ± 0.3)Ω

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given,
R1 = (4 ± 0.8)Ω
R2 = (4 ± 0.4)Ω
Equivalent resistance when the resistors are connected in parallel isgiven by
1 = 1 + 1
Req R1 R2
1 1 1
⇒ = +
Req 4 4
Req = 2Ω
Now,
ΔReq ΔR1 ΔR2
= 2 + 2
Req2 R1 R2
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
ΔReq 0.8 0.4
= +
4 16 16
ΔReq = 0.3Ω
∴ The equivalent resistance in parallel combination is
Req = (2 ± 0.3)Ω.

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Question146
A student determined Young's modulus of elasticity using the
3
formula Y = MgL3 .
4bd δ
The value of g is taken to be 9.8m ∕ s2, without any significant error,
his observations are as following.

Then, the fractional error in the measurement of Y is

[1 Sep 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 0.0083

B. 0.0155

C. 0.155

D. 0.083

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The given formula of Young’s modulus of elasticity,
mgL3
Y=
4bd3δ
where, Y = Young’s modulus of elasticity,
m = mass of the bar,
L = length of the bar
b = breadth of the bar
d = thickness of the bar
and δ = depression of the bar.
There is no error in the value of the g.
The fractional error in the measurement of Y,
ΔY = ΔM + 3 ΔL + Δb + 3 Δd + Δδ
Y M L b d δ
Substituting the values in the above expression, we get
−3 −3 −3 −3 −3
ΔY = 10 + 3 (1 × 10 ) + 0.1 × 10 + 3 (0.01 × 10 ) + (0.01 × 10 )
Y 2 1 4 × 10−2 0.4 × 10−2 5 × 10−3
ΔY = 0.0155
Y
The fractional error in the measurement of the Young’s modulus is 0.0155.

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Question147
If the screw on a screw-gauge is given six rotations, it moves by 3
mm on the main scale. If there are 50 divisions on the circular scale
the least count of the screw gauge is:
[9 Jan. 2020 I]
Options:

A. 0.001 cm

B. 0.02 mm

C. 0.01 cm

D. 0.001 mm

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
When screw on a screw-gauge is given six rotations, it moves by 3mm on the main scale
3
∴ Pitch = = 0.5 mm
6
Pitch = 0.5 mm
∴ Least count L.C. =
CSD 50
= 1 mm = 0.01 mm = 0.001 cm
100

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Question148
For the four sets of three measured physical quantities as given
below. Which of the following options is correct?
(A) A1 = 24.36, B1 = 0.0724, C1 = 256.2
(B) A2 = 24.44, B2 = 16.082, C2 = 240.2
(C) A3 = 25.2, B3 = 19.2812, C3 = 236.183
(D) AA = 25, BA = 236.191, CA = 19.5
[9 Jan. 2020 II]
Options:

A.
A4 + B4 + C4 < A1 + B1 + C1 < A3 + B3 + C3 < A2 + B2 + C2

B.

A1 + B1 + C1 = A2 + B2 + C2 = A3 + B3 + C3 = A4 + B4 + C4

C.

A4 + B4 + C4 < A1 + B1 + C1 = A2 + B2 + C2 = A3 + B3 + C3

D. A1 + B1 + C1 < A3 + B3 + C3 < A2 + B2 + C2 < A4 + B4 + C4

E. None of the above

Answer: E

Solution:
Solution:
D1 = A1 + B1 + C1 = 24.36 + 0.0724 + 256.2 = 280.6
D2 = A2 + B2 + C2 = 24.44 + 16.082 + 240.2 = 280.7
D3 = A3 + B3 + C3 = 25.2 + 19.2812 + 236.183 = 280.7
D4 = A4 + B4 + C4 = 25 + 236.191 + 19.5 = 281

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Question149
A simple pendulum is being used to determine the value of
gravitational acceleration g at a certain place. The length of the
pendulum is 25.0 cm and a stop watch with 1 s resolution measures
the time taken for 40 oscillations to be 50 s. The accuracy in g is:
[8 Jan. 2020 II]
Options:

A. 5.40%

B. 3.40%

C. 4.40%

D. 2.40%

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, Length of simple pendulum, l = 25.0 cm
Time of 40 oscillation, T = 50s
Time period of pendulum T = 2π
l
g √
4π2l 4π2
⇒T 2 = ⇒ g = 2l
g T
Δg = Δl + 2ΔT
⇒ Fractional error in g =
g l T
⇒
Δg
g
= (
0.1
25.0
+2 ) ( )
1
50
= 0.044
Δg
∴ Percentage error in g = × 100 = 4.4%
g

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Question150
Quantities The quantities x = 1√µ0ε0 , y = EB and z = CR
1
are defined
where C -capacitance, R -Resistance, l -length, E -Electric field, B -
magnetic field and ε0, µ0, − free space permittivity and permeability
respectively. Then :
[Sep. 05,2020 (II)]
Options:

A. x, y and z have the same dimension.

B. Only x and z have the same dimension.

C. Only x and y have the same dimension.

D. Only y and z have the same dimension.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
(a) We know that
Speed of light, c = 1 =x
√µ0ε0
E =
Also, c = y
B
Time constant, τ = Rc = t
l l
∴z = = = Speed
Rc t
Thus, x, y, z will have the same dimension of speed.

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Question151
Dimensional formula for thermal conductivity is (here K denotes the
temperature :
[Sep. 04, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. M LT –2K

B. M LT –2K –2

C. M LT –3K

D. M LT –3K –1

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
 d Q = kA d T
From formula,
dt dx

⇒k =
( dt )
dQ

A(
dx )
dT

[M L2~T −3]
[k] = 2 −1
= [M LT − 3K − 1]
[L ][K L ]

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Question152

A quantity x is given by ( ) in terms of moment of inertia I ,

I F v2
W L4

force F , velocity v, work W and Length L. The dimensional

formula for x is same as that of :
[Sep. 04, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. planck’s constant

B. force constant

C. energy density

D. coefficient of viscosity

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Dimension of Force F = M 1L1T −2
Dimension of velocity V = L1T −1
Dimension of work = M 1L2T −2
Dimension of length = L
Moment of inertia = M L2
I F v2
∴x =
W L4
(M 1L2)(M 1L1T −2)(L1T −2)2
=
(M 1L2T −2)(L4)
1 −2 −2
M L T −1 −2
= 3
= M 1L T = Energy density
L
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Question153
Amount of solar energy received on the earth's surface per unit area
per unit time is defined a solar constant. Dimension of solar constant
is :
[Sep. 03, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. M L2T –2

B. M L0T –3

C. M 2L0T –1

D. M LT –2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Energy
Solar constant =
Time Area
Dimension of Energy, E = M L2T −2
Dimension of Time = T
Dimension of Area = L2
M 1L2T −2 = M 1L0T −3
∴ Dimension of Solar constant =
T L2

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Question154
If speed V, area A and force F are chosen as fundamental units, then
the dimension of Young's modulus will be :
[Sep. 02, 2020 (I)]
Options:
2 1
A. F A V −
B. F A2V −3

C. F A2V −2

D. F A−1V 0

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
stress
Young's modulus, Y =
strain
⇒Y = F ∕ A −1 0
=FA V
Δl 0 ∕ l 0

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Question155
If momentum (P), area (A) and time (T) are taken to be the
fundamental quantities then the dimensional formula for energy is :
[Sep. 02, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. [P2AT −2]

B. [PA−1T −2]

[ ]
1
C. PA 2 T −1

[ ]
1
D. P 2 AT −1

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Energy, E ∝ AaT bPc
Or, E = kAaT bPc ....(i)
where k is a dimensionless constant and a, b and c are the exponents.
Dimension of momentum, P = M 1L1T −1
Dimension of area, A = L2
Dimension of time, T = T 1
Putting these value in equation (i), we get
M 1L2T −2 = M cL2a + cT b − c
by comparison
c=1
2a + c = 2
b − c = −2
1
c = 1, a = , b = −1
2
1
∴E = A 2 T −1P1

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Question156
A screw gauge has 50 divisions on its circular scale. The circular
scale is 4 units ahead of the pitch scale marking, prior to use. Upon
one complete rotation of the circular scale, a displacement of 0.5 mm
is noticed on the pitch scale. The nature of zero error involved, and
the least count of the screw gauge, are respectively :
[Sep. 06, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. Negative, 2 mm

B. Positive, 10 mm

C. Positive, 0.1 mm

D. Positive, 0.1 mm

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given : No. of division on circular scale of screw gauge = 50
Pitch = 0.5 mm
Pitch
Least count of screw gauge =
No. of division on circular scale
= 0.5 5
mm = 1 × 10 m = 10µm
50
And nature of zero error is positive.

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Question157
The density of a solid metal sphere is determined by measuring its
mass and its diameter. The maximum error in the density of the
sphere is ( ) % . If the relative errors in measuring the mass and
x
100
the diameter are 6.0% and 1.5% respectively, the value of x is
______.
[NA Sep. 06, 2020 (I)]

Answer: 1050

Solution:

Solution:
M
Density, ρ = M = 6
⇒ρ = M D
−3
V
( ) π
3
4 D
π
3 2

( )ρ m D ( )
∴% Δρ = Δm + 3 ΔD = 6 + 3 × 1.5 = 10.5%

% ( )
Δρ
ρ
=
1050
100
% =
x
100( )
%
∴x = 1050.00

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Question158
A student measuring the diameter of a pencil of circular cross-
section with the help of a vernier scale records the following four
readings 5.50 mm, 5.55 mm, 5.45 mm, 5.65 mm, The average of
these four reading is 5.5375 mm and the standard deviation of the
data is 0.07395 mm. The average diameter of the pencil should
therefore be recorded as :
[Sep. 06, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. (5.5375 ± 0.0739) mm
B. (5.5375 ± 0.0740) mm

C. (5.538 ± 0.074) mm

D. (5.54 ± 0.07) mm

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Average diameter, d av = 5.5375 mm
Deviation of data, Δd = 0.07395 mm
As the measured data are upto two digits after decimal, therefore answer should be in two digits
after decimal.
∴ d = (5.54 ± 0.07) mm

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Question159
A physical quantity z depends on four observables a, b, c and d , as
2
2
a b3
z= √c d 3
. The percentages of error in the measurement of a, b, c and
d are 2%, 1.5%, 4% and 2.5% respectively. The percentage of error
in z is :
[Sep. 05, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. 12.25%

B. 16.5%

C. 13.5%

D. 14.5%

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
 2
2
3
Given : z = a b
√c d 3
ΔZ 2Δa 2 Δb 1 Δc 3Δd
Percentage error in Z, = = + + +
Z a 3 b 2 c d
2 1
=2×2+ × 1.5 + × 4 + 3 × 2.5 = 14.5%
3 2

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Question160
Using screw gauge of pitch 0.1 cm and 50 divisions on its circular
scale, the thickness of an object is measured. It should correctly be
recorded as :
[Sep. 03, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. 2.121 cm

B. 2.124 cm

C. 2.125 cm

D. 2.123 cm

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Thickness = M.S. Reading + Circular Scale Reading (L.C.)
Pitch = 0.1 = 0.002 cm per division
Here LC =
Circular scale division 50
So, correct measurement is measurement of integral multiple of L.C.

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Question161
The least count of the main scale of a vernier callipers is 1 mm. Its
vernier scale is divided into 10 divisions and coincide with 9
divisions of the main scale. When jaws are touching each other, the
7th division of vernier scale coincides with a division of main scale
and the zero of vernier scale is lying right side of the zero of main
scale. When this vernier is used to measure length of a cylinder the
zero of the vernier scale between 3.1 cm and 3.2 cm and 4th VSD
coincides with a main scale division. The length of the cylinder is :
(VSD is vernier scale division)
[Sep. 02, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. 3.2 cm

B. 3.21 cm

C. 3.07 cm

D. 2.99 cm

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

( )
L.C. of vernier callipers = 1 MSD – 1 VSD = 1 − 9 × 1 = 0.1 mm = 0.01 cm
10
Here 7th division of vernier scale coincides with a division of main scale and the zero of vernier
scale is lying right side of the zero of main scale.
Zero error = 7 × 0.1 = 0.7 mm = 0.07 cm.
Length of the cylinder = measured value – zero error = (3.1 + 4 × 0.01) – 0.07 = 3.07 cm.

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Question162
−3
The density of a material in SI unit is 128 kg m . In certain units in
which the unit of length is 25 cm and the unit of mass is 50g, the
numerical value of density of the material is:
[10 Jan. 2019 I]
Options:

A. 40

B. 16

C. 640

D. 410
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Density of material in SI unit, = 128 kg ∕ m3
128(50g)(20) = 128 (20) =
Density of material in new system = 40 units
(25 cm)3(4)3 64

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Question163
Let l , r, c and v represent inductance, resistance, capacitance and
l
voltage, respectively. The dimension of rcv in SI units will be:
[12 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

A. [LA−2]
1
B. [A− ]

C. [LT A]

D. [LT 2]

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
As we know, [ lr ] = [T ] and [cv] = [AT ]
∴ [ l ] = [ T ] = [A ] −1
rcv AT

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Question164
The force of interaction between two atoms is given by

F = αβ exp ( x2
− αkT ) ; where x is the distance, k is the Boltzmann
constant and T is temperature and alpha and β are two constants.
The dimensions of beta is:
[11 Jan. 2019 I ]
Options:
0 2 4
A. M L T −

B. M 2LT −4

C. M LT −2

D. M 2L2T −2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
2
−x
Force of interaction between two atoms, F =
(
αβe αkT
)
Since exponential terms are dimensionless

∴ [x2
αkT
] = M 0L0T 0

L2
⇒ 2 −2
= M 0L0T 0
[α]M L T
−1
⇒[α] = M T 2
[F ] = [α][β]
−2 −1
M LT = M T 2[β]
−4
⇒[β] = M 2LT

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Question165
If speed (V ), acceleration (A) and force (F ) are considered as
fundamental units, the dimension of Young's modulus will be:
[11 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

A. V −2A2F −2

B. V −2A2F 2
C. V −4A−2F

D. V −4A2F

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Let [Y ] = [V ]a[F ]b[A]c
[M L−1T −2] = [LT −1]a[M LT −2]b[LT −2]c
[M L−1T −2] = [M bLa + b + cT −a − 2b − 2c]
Comparing power both side of similar terms we get,
b = 1, a + b + c = −1, −a − 2b − 2c = −2
solving above equations we get:
a = −4, b = 1, c = 2
4 2 4 2
so [Y ] = [V − F A ] = [V − A F ]

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Question166

A quantity f is given by f = √ hc5

G where c is speed of light, G

universal gravitational constant and h is the Planck's constant.

Dimension of f is that of :
[ 9 Jan. 2019 I]
Options:

A. area

B. energy

C. momentum

D. volume

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Dimension of [h] = [M L2T −1]
[C] = [LT −1]
[G] = [M −1L3T −2]

Hence dimension of [ √ hCG ] = [M L[MT

5 2 −1
] . [L5T −5]
−1 3 −2
LT ]
−2
= [M L2T ] = energy

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Question167
Expression for time in terms of G (universal gravitational constant),
h (Planck's constant) and c (speed of light) is proportional to:
[9 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

A. √ hc5
G

B. √ c3
Gh

C.
√ Gh
c5

D.
√ Gh
c3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let t ∝ GxhyCz
Dimensions of G = [M −1~L3T −2]
h = [M L2T −1] and C = [LT −1]
[T ] = [M −1L3T −2]x[M L2T −1]y[LT −1]z
[M 0L0T 1] = [M −x + yL3x + 2y + zT −2x − y − z]
By comparing the powers of M , L, T both the sides
−x + y = 0 ⇒ x = y
3x + 2y + z = 0 ⇒ 5x + z = 0 ......(i)
−2x − y − z = 1 ⇒3x + z = −1 .....(ii)
Solving eqns. (i) and (ii),
x = y = 1, z = − 5
2 2
∴t ∝
√ Gh
C5

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Question168
The dimensions of stopping potential V 0 in photoelectric effect in
units of Planck's constant ' h ', speed of light ' c ' and Gravitational
constant ' G ' and ampere A is:
[8 Jan. 2019 I]
Options:

1 2 1
A. h 3 G 3 c 3 A−1
2 5 1
B. h 3 c 3 G 3 A−1
2 1 4
− −
C. h 3 e 3 G 3 A− 1

D. h0A−1G−1C5

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Stopping potential (V 0) ∝ hxAyGZ Cr
2 1
Here, h = Planck's constant = [M L T − ]
I = current = [A]
G = Gravitational constant = [M −1L3T −2]
and c = speed of light = [LT −1]
V 0 = potential = [M L2T −3A−1]
∴[M L2T −3A−1] = [M L2T −1]x[A]y[M −1L3T −2]2[LT −1]r
− + + −x − 2z − r
M x z; L2x 3z r; T ; Ay
Comparing dimension of M , L, T , A, we get
y = −1, x = 0, z = −1, r = 5
∴V 0 ∝ h0A−1G−1C5

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Question169
2
B
The dimensions of 2µ , where B is magnetic field and µ0 is the
0

magnetic permeability of vacuum, is:

[8 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

A. M LT −2

B. M L2T −1

C. M L2T −2

D. M L−1T −2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
2
The quantity B is the energy density of magnetic field
2µ0

[ ] [ ] =ML
−2
⇒ B2 = Energy = Force × displacement = M L2T −1
T −2
2µ0 Volume ( displacement )3 L3

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Question170
The least count of the main scale of a screw gauge is 1 mm. The
minimum number of divisions on its circular scale required to
measure 5 µm diameter of a wire is:
[12 Jan. 2019 I]
Options:

A. 50

B. 200

C. 100
D. 500

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Least count of main scale of screw gauge = 1 mm
Pitch
Least count of screw gauge =
Number of division on circular scale
−6 10−3
5 × 10 =
N
⇒N = 200

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Question171
The diameter and height of a cylinder are measured by a meter scale
to be 12.6 ± 0.1 cm and 34.2 ± 0.1 cm, respectively. What will be the
value of its volume in appropriate significant figures?
[10 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

A. 4264 ± 81 cm3

B. 4264.4 ± 81.0 cm3

C. 4260 ± 80 cm3

D. 4300 ± 80 cm3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
πd 2
v= h = 4260cm3
4
∆v 2 ∆ d ∆h
= +
v d h
0.1v 0.1v 0.2 0.1 × 4260
∆v = 2× + = × 4260 + = 80
12.6 34.2 126 34.2
∴ Volume = 4260 ± 80cm3 .

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Question172
The pitch and the number of divisions, on the circular scale for a
given screw gauge are 0.5 mm and 100 respectively. When the screw
gauge is fully tightened without any object, the zero of its circular
scale lies 3 division below the mean line.
The readings of the main scale and the circular scale, for a thin
sheet, are 5.5 mm and 48 respectively, the thickness of the sheet is:
[9 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

A. 5.755 mm

B. 5.950 mm

C. 5.725 mm

D. 5.740 mm

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Least count of screw gauge,
Pitch
LC =
No. of division
= 0.5 × 10–3 = 0.5 × 10–2 mm + ve error
= 3 × 0.5 × 10–2 mm = 1.5 × 10–2 mm = 0.015 mm
–2
Reading = MSR + CSR – (+ve error) = 5.5 mm + (48 × 0.5 × 10 ) − 0.015
= 5.5 + 0.24 – 0.015 = 5.725 mm

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Question173
Which of the following combinations has the dimension of electrical
resistance ( ∈0 is the permittivity of vacuum and µ0 is the
permeability of vacuum)?
[12 April 2019 I]
Options:
A.
√ µ0
ε0

µ0
B.
ε0

C.
√ ε0
µ0

ε0
D.
µ0

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

√
µ0
ε0
=
√ µ02
ε0µ0
−2
= µ0c

−2
( √µ1ε = c )
−1
0 0
µ0c → M LT A × LT
−3 −2
M L2T A
Dimensions of resistance

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Question174
In the formula X = 5Y Z 2 , X and Z have dimensions of capacitance
and magnetic field, respectively. What are the dimensions of Y in SI
units ?
[10 April 2019 II]
Options:

A. [M –3L–2T 8A4]

B. [M –1L–2T 4A2]

C. [M –2L0T –4A–2]

D. [M –2L–2T 6A3]

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
X = 5Y Z 2
⇒Y ∝ X2 ....(i)
Z
Q Q2 [A2T 2]
X = Capacitance = = =
V W [M L2T −2]
−1 −2
X = [M L T 4A2]
F
Z =B= [∵F = I LB]
IL
−2 −1
Z = [M T A ]
[M −1L−2T 4A2]
Y =
[M T −2A−1]2
Y = [M −3L−2T 8A4] (Using (i))

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Question175

In SI units, the dimensions of

√ ∈0
µ0
is:

[8 April 2019 I ]
Options:

A. A−1T M L3

B. AT 2M −1L−1

C. AT −3M L3 ∕ 2

D. A2T 3M −1L−2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

[√ ] √ ε0
µ0
=
ε02
µ0ε0
=
[ ε0
√µ0ε0 ] = ε0C[LT −1] × [ε0]
[ ∵ √µ1ε
0 0
=C
]
∵F = q2
4πε0r2
⇒[ε0] = [AT ]2 = [A2M −1L−3T 4]
−2 2
[M LT ] × [L ]

∴ [√ ] ε0
µ0
= [LT −1] × [A2M −1L−3T 4]

= [M −1L−2T 3A2]

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Question176
In the density measurement of a cube, the mass and edge length are
measured as (10.00 ± 0.10) kg and (0.10 ± 0.01) m, respectively. The
error in the measurement of density is:
[9 April 2019 I]
Options:

A. 0.01 kg/m3

B. 0.10 kg/m3

C. 0.013 kg/m3

D. 0.31 kg/m3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
δ = M = M3 = M l −3
V l
Δδ ΔM
δ
=
M
+3
Δl
l
=
0.10
10.00
+3
0.01
0.10 ( ) = 0.31 kg ∕ m3

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Question177
The area of a square is 5.29 cm2. The area of 7 such squares taking
into account the significant figures is:
[9 April 2019 II]
Options:
A. 37 cm2

B. 37.030 cm2

C. 37.03 cm2

D. 37.0 cm2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
A = 7 × 5.29 = 37.03 cm2
The result should have three significant figures, so A = 37.0 cm2

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Question178
In a simple pendulum experiment for determination of acceleration
due to gravity (g), time taken for 20 oscillations is measured by using
a watch of 1 second least count. The mean value of time taken comes
out to be 30 s. The length of pendulum is measured by using a meter
scale of least count 1 mm and the value obtained is 55.0 cm. The
percentage error in the determination of g is close to :
[8 April 2019 II]
Options:

A. 0.7%

B. 0.2%

C. 3.5%

D. 6.8%

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
We have
T = 2π
√ gl or g = 4π Tl
2
2

Δg ΔR ΔT
× 100 = × 100 + 2 × 100
g Q T
=
0.1
55
× 100 + 2 ( )
1
30
× 100
= 0.18 + 6.67 = 6.8%

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Question179
The characteristic distance at which quantum gravitational effects
are significant, the Planck length, can be determined from a suitable
combination of the fundamental physical constants G, h and c.
Which of the following correctly gives the Planck length?
[Online April 15, 2018]
Options:

A. G2hc
1
B. ( )
Gh
c3
2

1
C. G 2 h2c
2 3
D. Gh c

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Plank length is a unit of length, l p = 1.616229 × 10−35m

√
hG
lp=
c3

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Question180
The density of a material in the shape of a cube is determined by
measuring three sides of the cube and its mass. If the relative errors
in measuring the mass and length are respectively 1.5% and 1%, the
maximum error in determining the density is:
[2018]
Options:

A. 2.5%

B. 3.5%

C. 4.5%

D. 6%

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1.5 % + 3 (1%) = 4.5%

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Question181
The percentage errors in quantities P, Q, R and S are 0.5% 1%, 3%
and 1.5% respectively in the measurement of aphysical quantity
3 2
A = P√RS
Q
.
The maximum percentage error in the value of A will be
[Online April 16, 2018]
Options:

A. 8.5%

B. 6.0%

C. 7.5%

D. 6.5%

Answer: D
Solution:

Solution:
1
Maximum percentage error in A = + 3(% error in P) 2(% error in Q) + (% error in R) + 1(% error in
2
S)
= 3 × 0.5 + 2 × 1 + 1 × 3 + 1 × 1.5
2
= 1.5 + 2 + 1.5 + 1.5 = 6.5%

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Question182
The relative uncertainty in the period of a satellite orbiting around
the earth is 10–2 . If the relative uncertainty in the radius of the orbit
is negligible, the relative uncertainty in the mass of the earth is
[Online April 16, 2018]
Options:

A. 3 × 10–2

B. 10–2

C. 2 × 10–2
–2
D. 6 × 10

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
From Kepler's law, time period of a satellite,

T = 2π √ r3 ⇒T 2 = 4π2 r3
Gm GM
Relative uncertainty in the mass of the earth

| |
ΔM = 2 ΔT = 2 × 10−2
M T
( ∵4π & G constant and relative uncertainty in radius Δr negligible)
r

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Question183
The relative error in the determination of the surface area of a
sphere is a. Then the relative error in the determination of its
volume is
[Online April 15, 2018]
Options:

A. 2 α
3

B. 2α

C. 3 α
2

D. α

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Δs = 2 × Δr = Δv = 3 × Δr
Relative error in Surface area, α and relative error in volume,
s r v r
Δv = 3 α
∴ Relative error in volume w.r.t. relative error in area,
v 2

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Question184
In a screw gauge, 5 complete rotations of the screw cause it to move
a linear distance of 0.25 cm. There are 100 circular scale divisions.
The thickness of a wire measured by this screw gauge gives a
reading of 4 main scale divisions and 30 circular scale divisions.
Assuming negligible zero error, the thickness of the wire is:
[Online April 15, 2018]
Options:

A. 0.0430 cm

B. 0.3150 cm

C. 0.4300 cm
D. 0.2150 cm

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Value of 1 part on main scale
Least count =
Number of parts on vernier scale
= 0.25 cm = 5 × 10−4cm
5 × 100
Reading = 4 × 0.05 cm + 30 × 5 × 10−4 cm
= (0.2 + 0.0150) cm = 0.2150 cm (Thickness of wire)

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Question185
Time (T), velocity (C) and angular momentum (h) are chosen as
fundamental quantities instead of mass, length and time. In terms of
these, the dimensions of mass would be :
[Online April 8, 2017]
Options:

A. [M ] = [T −1C−2h]

B. [M ] = [T −1C2h]

C. [M ] = [T −1C−2h−1]

D. [M ] = [T C−2h]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let mass, related as M ∝ T xCyhz
−1 −1
M 1L0T 0 = (T 1)x(L1T )y(M 1L2T )z
+ − −
M 1L0T 0 = M zLy 2z + T x y z
∴z = 1
⇒y + 2z = 0
∴y = −2
x−y−z=0
x+2−1=0
∴x = −1
−1 −2
M = [T C h1]

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Question186
The following observations were taken for determining surface
tensiton T of water by capillary method :
Diameter of capilary, D = 1.25 × 10−2m
−2
rise of water, h = 1.45 × 10 m
Using g = 9.80m ∕ s2 and the simplified relation T = rhg
2
× 103N ∕ m,
the possible error in surface tension is closest to :
[2017]
Options:

A. 2. 4 %

B. 10 %

C. 0.15%

D. 1.5%

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
rhg × 103
Surface tension, T =
2
Relative error in surface tension,
ΔT Δr Δh
= + + 0 ( ∵g, 2&103 are constant )
T r h
Percentage error

( )
−2 −2
ΔT 10 × 0.01 10 × 0.01
100 × = + 100
T 1.25 × 10−2 1.45 × 10−2
= (0.8 + 0.689)
= (1.489) = 1.489% ≅ 1.5%

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Question187
 1
2 2 3 −4
A physical quantity P is described by the relation P = a b c d
If the relative errors in the measurement of a, b, c and d
respectively, are 2%, 1%, 3% and 5%, then the relative error in P
will be :
[Online April 9, 2017]
Options:

A. 8%

B. 12%

C. 32%

D. 25%

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
1
2 3 −4
Given, P = a 2 b c d
Maximum relative error,
ΔP 1 Δa Δb Δc Δd
= +2 +3 +4
P 2 a b c d
1
= × 2 + 2 × 1 + 3 × 3 + 4 × 5 = 32%
2

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Question188
A, B, C and D are four different physical quantities having different
dimensions. None of them is dimensionless. But we know that the
equation AD = C ln (BD) holds true. Then which of the combination
is not a meaningful quantity ?
[Online April 10, 2016]
Options:
2
C
A. BD − AD
C

B. A2 − B2C2
C. AB − C

D. (A − C)
D

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Dimension of A ≠ dimension of (C)
Hence A – C is not possible.

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Question189
In the following 'I' refers to current and other symbols have their
usual meaning, Choose the option that corresponds to the
dimensions of electrical conductivity :
[Online April 9, 2016]
Options:

A. M −1L−3T 3I

B. M −1L−3T 3I 2

C. M −1L3T 3I
3 3 2
D. M L− T − I

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
RA
We know that resistivity ρ =
l
1 l
Conductivity = =
resistivity RA
lI
= (∵V = RI )
VA
=
[L][I ]
[
∵V = W = W
q it ]
[ ]
−2
[ M L2T × [L2]
[I ][T ]
= [M L T ][I 2] = [M −1L−3T 3I 2]
−1 −3 3
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Question190
A screw gauge with a pitch of 0.5 mm and a circular scale with 50
divisions is used to measure the thickness of a thin sheet of
Aluminium. Before starting the measurement, it is found that wen
the two jaws of the screw gauge are brought in contact, the 45th
division coincides with the main scale line and the zero of the main
scale is barely visible. What is the thickness of the sheet if the main
scale reading is 0.5 mm and the 25th division coincides with the
main scale line?
[2016]
Options:

A. 0.70 mm

B. 0.50 mm

C. 0.75 mm

D. 0.80 mm

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
L . C. = 0.5 = 0.01 mm
50
Zero error = 5 × 0.01 = 0.05 mm (Negative)
Reading = (0.5 + 25 × 0.01) + 0.05 = 0.80 mm

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Question191
A student measures the time period of 100 oscillations of a simple
pendulum four times. The data set is 90 s, 91 s, 95 s, and 92 s. If the
minimum division in the measuring clock is 1 s, then the reported
mean time should be:
[2016]
Options:

A. 92 ± 1.8 s

B. 92 ± 3s

C. 92 ± 1.5 s

D. 92 ± 5.0 s

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
|ΔT 1|+ | ΔT 2 | + | ΔT 3 | + | ΔT 4 |
ΔT =
4
= 2 + 1 + 3 + 0 = 1.5
4
As the resolution of measuring clock is 1.5 therefore the mean time should be 92 ± 1.5

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Question192
If electronic charge e, electron mass m, speed of light in vacuum c
and Planck’s constant h are taken as fundamental quantities, the
permeability of vacuum µ0 can be expressed in units of :
[Online April 11, 2015]
Options:

A. ( )h
me2

B. ( )
hc
me2

C. ( )h
ce2

D. ( )
mc2
he2

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
Let µ0 related with e, m, c and h as follows.
µ0 = keambcchd
2 2 a b 1 c 2 1
[M LT − A− ] = [AT ] [M ] [LT − ] [M L T − ]d
+d + − −d
= [M b Lc 2d T a c Aa]
On comparing both sides we get
a = – 2 ...(i)
b + d = 1 ...(ii)
c + 2d = 1 ...(iii)
a – c – d = –2 ...(iv)
By equation (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv) we get,
a = – 2, b = 0, c = – 1, d = 1
∴[µ0] = h2[ ]
ce

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Question193
If the capacitance of a nanocapacitor is measured in terms of a unit
‘u’ made by combining the electric charge ‘e’, Bohr radius ‘a0’ ,
Planck’s constant ‘h’ and speed of light ‘c’ then:
[Online April 10, 2015]
Options:
2
A. u = e h
a0

B. u = hc
2
e a0

2
C. u = e c
ha0

e2a
D. u = hc0

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Let unit ' u ' related with e, a0, h and c as follows.
[u] = [e]a[a0]b[h]c[C]d
Using dimensional method,
1 2 4 2 1 1 a b 1 c 1
[M − L− T + A+ ] = [A T ] [L] [M L2T − ] [LT − ]d
[M −1L−2T +4A+2] = [M cLb + 2c + d T a − c − d Aa]
a = 2, b = 1, c = −1, d = −1
e2a0
∴u =
hc

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Question194

The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum is T = 2π √ L

g
.
Measured value of L is 20.0 cm known to 1 mm accuracy and time
for 100 oscillations of the pendulum is found to be 90 s using a wrist
watch of 1s resolution. The accuracy in the determination of g is :
[2015]
Options:

A. 1%

B. 5%

C. 2%

D. 3%

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
L
As, g = 4π2
T2
Δg ΔL ΔT
So, × 100 = × 100 + 2 × 100
g L T
0.1 1
= × 100 + 2 × × 100 = 2.72 ≃ 3%
20 90

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Question195
Diameter of a steel ball is measured using a Vernier callipers which
has divisions of 0.1 cm on its main scale (MS) and 10 divisions of its
vernier scale (VS) match 9 divisions on the main scale. Three such
measurements for a ball are given as:

If the zero error is – 0.03 cm, then mean corrected diameter is:
[Online April 10, 2015]
Options:

A. 0.52 cm

B. 0.59 cm

C. 0.56 cm

D. 0.53 cm

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
0.1 = 0.01 cm
Least count =
10
d 1 = 0.5 + 8 × 0.01 + 0.03 = 0.61 cm
d 2 = 0.5 + 4 × 0.01 + 0.03 = 0.57 cm
d 3 = 0.5 + 6 × 0.01 + 0.03 = 0.59 cm
0.61 + 0.57 + 0.59
Mean diameter = = 0.59 cm
3

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Question196
From the following combinations of physical constants (expressed
through their usual symbols) the only combination, that would have
the same value in different systems of units, is:
[Online April 12, 2014]
Options:

A. ch 2
2πεo

e2
B. ( me = mass of electron)
2πεoGme2

µ0ε0 G
C.
c2 he2

2π√µoεo h
D.
ce2 G

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The dimensional formulae of
e = [M 0L0T 1A1]
−1
ε0 = [M L3T 4A2]
G = [M −1L3T −2] and me = [M 1L0T 0]

Now, e2
2πε0Gme2
[M 0L0T 1A1]2
= 1 3 4 2 1 3 2 1 0 0 2
2π[M − L− T A ][M − L T − ][M L T ]
[T 2A2]
=
2π[M −1 − 1 + 2L−3 + 3T 4 − 2A2]
[T 2A2] 1
= =
2π[M L T A ] 2π
0 0 2 2

∵ 1 is dimensionless thus the combination e2

2π 2πεoGme2

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Question197
In terms of resistance R and time T, the dimensions of ratio µε of the
permeability m and permittivity ε is:
[Online April 11, 2014]
Options:

A. [RT −2]

B. [R2T −1]

C. [R2]
2 2
D. [R T ]

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Dimensions of µ = [M LT −2A−2]
Dimensions of ε = [M −1L−3T 4A2]
Dimensions of R = [M L2T −3A−2]
Dimensions of µ [M LT −2A−2] −6 −4
∴ = = [M 2L4T A ] = [R2]
Dimensions of ε −1 −3
[M L T A ]4 2

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Question198
The current voltage relation of a diode is given by
∕T
I = (e1000V − 1) mA, where the applied voltage V is in volts and the
temperature T is in degree kelvin. If a student makes an error
measuring ±0.01V while measuring the current of 5 mA at 300 K,
what will be the error in the value of current in mA?
[2014]
Options:

A. 0.2 mA

B. 0.02 mA

C. 0.5 mA
D. 0.05 mA

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The current voltage relation of diode is
I = (e1000V ∕ T − 1) mA (given)
When, I = 5mA, e1000V ∕ T = 6 mA
Also, d I = (e
1000V ∕ T
) × 1000
T
Error = ±0.01 (By exponential function)
1000
= (6 mA) × × (0.01) = 0.2 mA
300

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Question199
A student measured the length of a rod and wrote it as 3.50 cm.
Which instrument did he use to measure it?
[2014]
Options:

A. A meter scale.

B. A vernier calliper where the 10 divisions in vernier scale matches with 9 division in
main scale and main scale has 10 divisions in 1 cm.

C. A screw gauge having 100 divisions in the circular scale and pitch as 1 mm.

D. A screw gauge having 50 divisions in the circular scale and pitch as 1 mm.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Measured length of rod = 3.50 cm
For Vernier Scale with 1 Main Scale Division = 1 mm
9 Main Scale Division = 10 Vernier Scale Division,
Least count = 1 MSD –1 VSD = 0.1 mm

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Question200
Match List - I (Event) with List-II (Order of the time interval for
happening of the event) and select the correct option from the
options given below the lists:

[Online April 19, 2014]

Options:

A. (1)-(i), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iii), (4)-(iv)

B. (1)-(ii), (2)-(i), (3)-(iv), (4)-(iii)

C. (1)-(i), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iv), (4)-(iii)

D. (1)-(ii), (2)-(i), (3)-(iii), (4)-(iv)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Rotation period of earth is about 24 hrs ≃ 105s
Revolution period of earth is about 365 days ≃107s
Speed of light wave C = 3 × 108m ∕ s
Wavelength of visible light of spectrum λ = 4000 − 7800Å

(
C = f λ and T = 1
f )
Therefore period of light wave is 10−15s (approx)

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Question201
In the experiment of calibration of voltmeter, a standard cell of
e.m.f. 1.1 volt is balanced against 440 cm of potential wire. The
potential difference across the ends of resistance is found to balance
against 220 cm of the wire. The corresponding reading of voltmeter
is 0.5 volt. The error in the reading of voltmeter will be:
[Online April 12, 2014]
Options:

A. – 0. 15 volt

B. 0.15 volt

C. 0.5 volt

D. – 0.05 volt

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
In a voltmeter
V ∝l
V = kl
Now, it is given E = 1.1 volt for l 1 = 440 cm and V = 0.5 volt for l 2 = 220 cm
Let the error in reading of voltmeter be ΔV then,
1.1 = 400K and (0.5 − ΔV ) = 220K
1.1 0.5 − ΔV
⇒ =
440 220
∴ΔV = −0.05 volt

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Question202
An experiment is performed to obtain the value of acceleration due
to gravity g by using a simple pendulum of length L. In this
experiment time for 100 oscillations is measured by using a watch of
1 second least count and the value is 90.0 seconds. The length L is
measured by using a meter scale of least count 1 mm and the value is
20.0 cm. The error in the determination of g would be:
[Online April 9, 2014]
Options:
A. 1.7%

B. 2.7%

C. 4.4%

D. 2.27%

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
According to the question.
Δt 1
t = (90 ± 1) or, =
t 90
Δl 0.1
l = (20 ± 0.1) or, =
l 20
Δg
%=?
g
As we know,
4π2l
t = 2π √l
g
⇒g= 2
t

g (l t ) (
or, Δg = ± Δl + 2 Δt = 0.1 + 2 × 1 = 0.027
20 90 )
Δg
∴ % = 2.7%
g

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Question203
A metal sample carrying a current along X -axis with density J x is
subjected to a magnetic field Bz (along z-axis). The electric field E y
developed along Y-axis is directly proportional to J x as well as Bz.
The constant of proportionality has SI unit
[Online April 25, 2013]
Options:
2
A. mA

3
B. m
As
 2
C. m
As

D. As3
m

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
(b) According to question E y ∝ J xBZ ∴ Constant of proportionality
Ey C m3
K = = =
BZ J x J x As
E
[As = C( speed of light ) and J = I Area ]
B

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Question204
Let ∈0 denote the dimensional formula of the permittivity of
vacuum. If M = mass, L = length, T = time and A = electric current,
then:
[2013]
Options:

A. ∈0 = [M −1L−3T 2A]

B. ∈0 = [M −1L−3T 4A2]

C. ∈0 = [M 1L2T 1A2]

D. ∈0 = [M 1L2T 1A]

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
As we know, F = 1 q1q2
4π∈0 R2
q1q2
⇒ ∈0 =
4πF R2
C2 = [AT ]2
Hence, ∈0 =
N . m2 [M LT −2][L2]
−1 −3 4 2
⇒ ∈0 = [M L T A ]

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Question205
If the time period t of the oscillation of a drop of liquid of density d ,
radius r, vibrating under surface tension s is given by the formula
t= √ r2bscd a ∕ 2 . It is observed that the time period is directly
proportional to √ d
s
. The value of b should therefore be:

[ Online April 23, 2013]

Options:

A. 3
4

B. √3

C. 3
2

D. 2
3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question206
The dimensions of angular momentum, latent heat and capacitance
are, respectively.
[Online April 22, 2013]
Options:

A. M L2T 1A2, L2T −2, M −1L−2T 2

B. M L2T −2, L2T 2, M −1L−2T 4A2

C. M L2T −1, L2T −2, M L2T A2

D. M L2T −1, L2T −2, M −1L−2T 4A2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum = m × v × r = M L2T −1
−2
Q M L2T = L2T −2
Latent heat L = =
m M
Charge = M −1L−2T 4A2
Capacitance C =
P.d

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Question207
Given that K = energy, V = velocity, T = time. If they are chosen as
the fundamental units, then what is dimensional formula for surface
tension?
[Online May 7, 2012]
Options:

A. [K V −2T −2]

B. [K 2V 2T −2]

C. [K 2V −2T −2]

D. [K V 2T 2]

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
F F l T2
Surface tension, T = = . . 2
l l l T
2
T −2
(As, F . l = K (energy) ; 2 = V )
l
Therefore, surface tension = [K V −2T −2]

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Question208
Resistance of a given wire is obtained by measuring the current
flowing in it and the voltage difference applied across it. If the
percentage errors in the measurement of the current and the voltage
difference are 3% each, then error in the value of resistance of the
wire is
[2012]
Options:

A. 6%

B. zero

C. 1%

D. 3%

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
According to ohm's law, V = I R
R=V
I
Absolute error × 102
∴ Percentage error =
Measurement
ΔV × 100 = ΔI × 100 =
where, 3%
V I
ΔR × 100 = ΔV × 102 + ΔI × 102
then,
R V I
= 3% + 3% = 6%

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Question209
A spectrometer gives the following reading when used to measure
the angle of a prism.
Main scale reading : 58.5 degree
Vernier scale reading : 09 divisions
Given that 1 division on main scale corresponds to 0.5
degree. Total divisions on the Vernier scale is 30 and match with 29
divisions of the main scale. The angle of the prism from the above
data is
[2012]
Options:

A. 58.59 degree

B. 58.77 degree

C. 58.65 degree

D. 59 degree

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
∵ Reading of Vernier = Main scale reading + Vernier scale reading × least count.
Main scale reading = 58.5
Vernier scale reading = 09 division
0.5°
least count of Vernier =
30
0.5°
Thus, R = 58.5° + 9 × = 58.65°
30

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Question210
N divisions on the main scale of a vernier calliper coincide with (N +
1) divisions of the vernier scale. If each division of main scale is ‘a’
units, then the least count of the instrument is
[Online May 19, 2012]
Options:

A. a
B. a
N

C. N × a
N +1

a
D.
N +1

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
No. of divisions on main scale = N
No. of divisions on vernier scale = N + 1
size of main scale division = a
Let size of vernier scale division be b
then we have
aN
aN = b(N + 1) ⇒ b =
N +1
aN
Least count is a − b = a −
N +1

[
=a N +1−N = a
N +1 ]
N +1

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Question211
A student measured the diameter of a wire using a screw gauge with
the least count 0.001 cm and listed the measurements. The measured
value should be recorded as
[Online May 12, 2012]
Options:

A. 5.3200 cm

B. 5.3 cm

C. 5.32 cm

D. 5.320 cm

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
The least count (L.C.) of a screw guage is the smallest length which can be measured accurately
with it.
1
As least count is 0.001 cm = cm
1000
Hence measured value should be recorded upto 3 decimal places i.e., 5.320 cm

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Question212
A screw gauge gives the following reading when used to measure the
diameter of a wire.
Main scale reading : 0 mm
Circular scale reading : 52 divisions
Given that 1mm on main scale corresponds to 100 divisions of the
circular scale. The diameter of wire from the above data is
[2011]
Options:

A. 0.052 cm

B. 0.026 cm

C. 0.005 cm

D. 0.52 cm

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
1 mm
Least count, L.C. =
100
Diameter of wire = MSR + CSR × L.C.
1
∵ 1 mm = 0.1 cm = 0 + × 52 = 0.52 mm = 0.052 cm
100

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Question213
The respective number of significant figures for the numbers 23.023,
0.0003 and 2.1 × 10–3 are
[2010]
Options:

A. 5, 1, 2

B. 5, 1, 5

C. 5, 5, 2

D. 4, 4, 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Number of significant figures in 23.023 = 5
Number of significant figures in 0.0003 = 1
Number of significant figures in 2.1 × 10–3 = 2
So, the radiation belongs to X-rays part of the spectrum

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Question214
In an experiment the angles are required to be measured using an
instrument, 29 divisions of the main scale exactly coincide with the
30 divisions of the vernier scale. If the smallest division of the main
scale is half- a degree (= 0.5°), then the least count of the instrument
is:
[2009]
Options:

A. half minute

B. one degree

C. half degree

D. one minute

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
30 Divisions of V.S. coincide with 29 divisions of M.S.
29
∴ 1 V.S.D = MSD
30
29 MSD
L.C. = 1 MSD – 1VSD = 1 MSD -
30
= 1 MSD = 1 × 0.5° = 1 minute
30 30

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Question215
The dimensions of magnetic field in M, L, T and C (coulomb) is
given as
[2008]
Options:

A. [M LT −1C−1]

B. [M T 2C−2]

C. [M T −1C−1]

D. [M T −2C−1]

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Magnitude of Lorentz formula F = qvB sin θ
LT −2
B= F = M = [M T −1C−1]
qv C × LT −1

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Question216
A body of mass m = 3.513 kg is moving along the x-axis with a speed
of 5.00 ms–1. The magnitude of its momentum is recorded as
[2008]
Options:
A. 17.6 kg ms–1

B. 17.565 kg ms–1

C. 17.56 kg ms–1

D. 17.57 kg ms–1

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Momentum, p = m × v
Given, mass of a body = 3.513 kg speed of body
= (3.513) × (5.00) = 17.565 kg m/s
= 17.6 (Rounding off to get three significant figures)

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Question217
Two full turns of the circular scale of a screw gauge cover a distance
of 1mm on its main scale. The total number of divisions on the
circular scale is 50. Further, it is found that the screw gauge has a
zero error of – 0.03 mm. While measuring the diameter of a thin
wire, a student notes the main scale reading of 3 mm and the
number of circular scale divisions in line with the main scale as 35.
The diameter of the wire is
[2008]
Options:

A. 3.32 mm

B. 3.73 mm

C. 3.67 mm

D. 3.38 mm

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Least count of screw gauge = 0.01 mm
0.5
∵ mm
50
Reading = [M.S.R. + C.S.R. × L.C.] – (zero error)
= [3 + 35 × 0.01] – (–0.03) = 3.38 mm

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Question218
2
Which of the following units denotes the dimension M L2 , where Q
Q
denotes the electric charge?
[2006]
Options:

A. Wb2
m

B. Henry (H)

C. H2
m

D. Weber (Wb)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
ϕ BA
Mutual inductance = =
I I
−1 −1 2
[M T Q L ]
[Henry] = −1
= M L2Q− 2
[QT ]

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Question219
Out of the following pair, which one does NOT have identical
dimensions ?
[2005]
Options:
A. Impulse and momentum

B. Angular momentum and planck’s constant

C. Work and torque

D. Moment of inertia and moment of a force

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Moment of Inertia, I = M R2
[I ] = [M L2]
→ → →
Moment of force, τ = r × F
→ −2 2 −2
τ = [L][M LT ] = [M L T ]

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Question220
Which one of the following represents the correct dimensions of the
coefficient of viscosity?
[2004]
Options:

A. [M L−1T −1]

B. [M LT −1]
1 2
C. [M L− T − ]

D. [M L−2T −2]

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
According to, Stokes law,
F = 6πηrv ⇒ η = F
6πrv
 [M LT −2]
η=
[L][LT −1]
⇒η = [M L−1T −1]

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Question221
Dimensions of µ1ε , where symbols have their usual meaning, are
o o

[2003]
Options:

A. [L−1T ]

B. [L−2T 2]

C. [L2T −2]

D. [LT −1]

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
As we know, the velocity of light in free space is given by
c= 1
√µoεo
∴ 1 = e2 = Z 12T 2
µoεo
1 −1 −2
= C2[m ∕ s]2 = [LT ]2 = [M 0L2T ]
√µoεo

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Question222
The physical quantities not having same dimensions are
[2003]
Options:

A. torque and work

B. momentum and planck’s constant

C. stress and young’s modulus

D. speed and (µoεo)−1 ∕ 2

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Momentum, = mv = [M LT −1]
Planck's constant,
E [M L2T −2] −1
h= = = [M L2T ]
v −1
[T ]

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Question223
Identify the pair whose dimensions are equal
[2002]
Options:

A. torque and work

B. stress and energy

C. force and stress

D. force and work

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
→ →
Work W = F . s = F s cos θ
→ →
∵ A . B = AB cos θ
= [M LT −2][L] = [M L2T −2]
→ → →
Torque, τ = r × F ⇒τ = rF sin θ
→ →
∵ A × B = AB sin θ = [L][M LT −2] = [M L2T −2]

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