416 40 DAYS ~ JEE MAIN PHYSICS DAY FOURTY

DAY FOURTY

Mock Test 3
(Based on Complete Syllabus)

Instructions
1. This question paper contains of 30 Questions of Physics, divided into two Sections :
Section A Objective Type Questions and Section B Numerical Type Questions.
2. Section A contains 20 Objective questions and all Questions are compulsory (Marking Scheme : Correct + 4, Incorrect –1) .
3. Section B contains 10 Numerical value questions out of which only 5 questions are to be attempted (Marking Scheme : Correct + 4, Incorrect 0) .

Section A : Objective Type Questions 3 A thin wire of length L and uniform linear mass density ρ is
1 An organ pipe of length L 0, open at both ends is bound bent into a circular loop with centre at O as shown. The
to vibrate in its first harmonic, when sounded with a moment of inertia of the loop about the axis XX ′ is
tuning fork of 480 Hz. What should be the length of a X X′
pipe closed at one end, so that it also vibrates in its first 90°
harmonic with the same tuning fork?
O
L0 L0 2L 0
(a) Lc = 2L 0 (b) Lc = (c) Lc = (d) Lc =
3 2 3
2 Choose the correct alternative. ρL3 ρL3
(a) (b)
(a) Gravitational potential at curvature centre of a thin 8π 2
16 π 2
hemispherical shell of radius R and mass M is equal to 5 ρL3 3 ρL3
GM /R (c) (d)
16 π 2
8 π2
(b) Gravitational field strength at a point lying on the axis of
a thin uniform circular ring of radius R and mass M is 4 If a drop of liquid breaks into smaller droplets, it results in
GM lowering of temperature of the droplets. Let a drop of
equal to 2 , where x is distance of that point
(R + x 2 ) 3 / 2 radius R, break into N small droplets each of radius r.
from centre of the ring Estimate the temperature in drop.
(c) Newton’s law of gravitation for gravitational force S  1 2S 1 − 1 
between two bodies is applicable only, when bodies (a) (b)
ρs  R  ρs  r R 
have spherically symmetric distribution of mass 3 S  1 1
(c) − (d)
2S  1 − 1
(d) None of the above
ρs  R r  ρs  R r 
5 The smiling face in figure consists of three items (i), A the axis is moved downwards, moment of inertia of the
thin rod of charge –3.0 µC that forms a full circle of radius slab will first decreases, then increases.
6 cm. (ii) second thin rod of charge 2.0 µC that forms a Reason (R) Axis is first moving towards its centre of mass,
circular arc of radius 4.0 cm, subtending an angle of 20° then it is receding from it.
about the centre of the full circle and (iii) electric dipole A
with a dipole moment that is ⊥ to a radial line and has a
magnitude 1. 28 × 10−21cm, what is the net electric
potential of the centre.
B C

In the light of the above statements, choose the most

appropriate answer from the options given below.
(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.
(a) zero (b) 2 . 3 × 10−3 (c) A is correct but R is not correct.
(c) 1. 28 × 1021 (d) None of these (d) A is not correct but R is correct.

6 Pressure versus temperature graphs of an ideal gas are 9 A solid conducting sphere of radius a has a net positive
as shown in figure. Choose the incorrect statement. charge 2 Q. A conducting spherical shell of inner radius b
p p and outer radius c is concentric with the solid sphere and
has a net charge − Q.
The surface charge density on the inner and outer
surfaces of the spherical shell will be

T T
(i) (ii)
p
a
b

T 2Q Q Q Q
(a) − , (b) − ,
(iii) 4 πb 2
4 πc 2
4 πb 2
4 πc 2
(a) Density of gas is increasing in graph (i) Q
(c) 0, (d) None of these
(b) Density of gas is increasing in graph (ii) 4 πc 2
(c) Density of gas is constant in graph (iii)
(d) None of the above 10 Statement I Time period of oscillation of two magnets,
when like poles are in same direction (in a vibration
7 Assertion (A) A constant force F is applied on the two
magnetometer) is smaller, than the period of vibration
blocks and one spring system as shown in the figure.
when like poles are in opposite direction.
Velocity of centre of mass increases linearly with time.
Statement II Moment of inertia increases in same
F position.
m 2m
In the light of the above statements, choose the most
Smooth
appropriate answer from the options given below.
Reason (R) Acceleration of centre of mass is constant. (a) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
explanation of A. (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
explanation of A.
11 In the circuit shown, the coil has inductance and
(c) A is correct but R is not correct.
resistance. When X is joined to Y , the time constant is τ
(d) A is not correct but R is correct.
during growth of current. When the steady state is
8 Assertion (A) There is a triangular plate as shown in the reached, heat is produced in the coil at a rate P. X is now
figure A dotted axis is lying in the plane of the slab. As joined to Z
 B B

D X¢ X D
(a) (b)
Y X A C A C X¢
X d d d d
Z
B B
(a) the total heat produced in the coil is P τ
1 X X¢ X A D X¢
(b) the total heat produced in the coil is P τ (c) (d)
2 A C D C
(c) the total heat produced in the coil is 2P τ d d d d
(d) the data given is not sufficient to reach a conclusion
12 Nickle shows ferromagnetic property at room 16 Two radioactive nuclei A and B have their disintegration
temperature. If the temperature is increased beyond constant λ A and λ B , respectively. Initially, NA and NB
curie temperature, then it will show number of nuclei are taken, then the time after which their
(a) anti-ferromagnetism undisintegrated nuclei are same is
(b) no magnetic property N  N 
λ A λB 1
(c) diamagnetism (a) ln  B  (b) ln  B 
(d) paramagnetism (λ A − λB )  N A  (λ A + λB )  N A 
1 N  1 N 
13 A glass prism ABC (refractive index 1.5), immersed in (c) ln  B  (d) ln  B 
water (refractive index 4/3). A ray of light is incident (λB − λ A )  N A  (λ A − λB )  N A 
normally on face AB. If it is totally reflected at face AC, 17 A student constructed a vernier callipers as shown in the
then figure. He used two identical inclines and tried to
measure the length of line PQ. For this instrument
determine the least count.
B A
θ

P
C
Q
l
8
(a) sinθ ≥
9 l (1 − cos θ)
(a) units
2 cos θ
(b) sinθ ≥ l
3 (b) units
cos θ
3
(c) sinθ = (c) l (1 − cos θ) units
2
2 8 1 − cos θ
(d) < sinθ < (d) units
3 9 l

14 In a given process of an ideal gas, dW = 0 and dQ < 0. 18 A double star consists of two stars having masses
Then, for the gas M and 2 M . The distance between their centres is equal to
(a) the temperature will decrease r. They revolve under their mutual gravitational interaction.
(b) the volume will increase Then, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
(c) the pressure will remain constant (a) Heavier star revolves in orbit of radius 2r/3
(d) the temperature will increase (b) Both of the stars revolve with the same period which is
2π
15 Two long parallel wires are at a distance 2d apart. They equal to r 3/ 2
2 GM /3
carry steady equal currents flowing out of the plane of
the paper, as shown. The variation of the magnetic field (c) Kinetic energy of heavier star is twice that of the other
B along the line XX ′ is given by star
(d) None of the above
 19 To plot forward characteristic of p-n junction diode, the heard distinctly, when the rate of beating of the drum is
correct circuit diagram is 1 per sec. What is the original distance (in m) of the man
from the mountain?

(0-1000) mA
24 A metal wire of linear mass density of 9.8 gm −1 is
(0- 20) A

(a) E V+
–
(0-1)V A+– (b) E + +
V– (0-2)V A – stretched with a tension of 10 kg-wt between two rigid
supports which are 1m apart. The wire passes through
the middle points between the poles of a permanent
magnet and it vibrates in resonance, when carrying on
(0-1000) mA

(0-1000) mA
alternating current of frequency n. The frequency n of the
+ – +
(c) E V– (0-2)V A+ (d) E V– (0-2)V A–+ alternating current (in Hz) is …… .

25 The circuit shown in figure, contains a resistance of

R = 6 Ω connected with a battery of emf 6 V.
20 For atomic model of hydrogen atom given by Niels Bohr,
match the following proportionalities. R
I
Column I Column II
A. Angular momentum 1. 1/ n
6V
B. Velocity of electron 2. n2
Given, n = number of electrons per volume = 1029 / m 3,
C. Radius of electron 3. 1 / n2 length of circuit = 10 cm, cross-section A = 1 mm 2. The
D. Energy of electron 4. n energy absorbed by electrons from initial state of no
current (ignore thermal motion) to the state of drift
A B C D velocity is found to be x × 10−17 J, then the value of x is
(a) 1 2 3 4 …… .
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 4 1 3 2 26 The potential energy of a particle of mass m is given by
(d) 4 1 2 3 E 0 0 ≤ x ≤1
U(x) = 
Section B : Numerical Type Questions 0 x >1
21 A hill is 500 m high. Supplies are to be sent across the
λ 1 and λ 2 are the de-Broglie wavelengths of the particle,
hill using a canon that can hurl packets at a speed of 125
when 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and x > 1, respectively. If the total energy of
ms −1 over the hill. The canon is located at a distance of
λ x
800 m from the foot of hill and can be moved on the particle is 2 E 0. If the value of the ratio 1 is , then the
ground at a speed of 2 ms −1, so that its distance from the λ2 1
hill can be adjusted. What is the shortest time (in s) in value of x is …… .
which a packet can reach on the ground across the hill?
27 A cubical block of side L rests on a rough horizontal
(Take, g = 10 ms −2)
surface with coefficient of friction µ. A horizontal force F is
22 A motor cyclist starts from the bottom of a slope of angle applied on the block as shown in the figure. If the
45° and travels along the slope to jump clear of the valley coefficient of friction is sufficiently high, so that the block
AB as shown in figure. The width of the valley is 160 m does not slide before toppling, the minimum force
and the length of the slope is 160 2 m. The minimum required to topple the block is found to be nmg, then the
velocity with which he should leave the bottom O, so that value of n is …… .
he can clear the valley, is (nearest to in ms −1)
F
A B L
45° µ
O
28 The fundamental frequency of a sonometer wire of length
l is f0. A bridge is now introduced at a distance of ∆l from
23 A man beats a drum at a certain distance from a the centre of the wire ( ∆l << l ′ ). The number of beats
mountain. He slowly increase the rate of beating and heard, if both sides of the bridges are set into vibration in
finds that the echo is not heard distinctly, when the drum bf ∆l
their fundamental modes, are found to be 0 , then find
beating is at the rate of 40 per min. He moves by 80 m l
towards the mountain and finds that the echo is again not the value of b.
29 A mason is supplied with bricks by his assistant who is block then moves on similar smooth horizontal surface
3 m below him, the assistant is tossing the brick vertically with a velocity v. then the velocity v in terms of v 0 is found
up. The speed of the brick, when it reaches the mason is 2v
to be 0 , then find the value of m.
2 ms −1. What percentage of energy used up by the m
servant serves no useful purpose ? m vo m v

30 A block of mass m moves with a velocity vo on a smooth O

horizontal surface. If that passes over a cylinder of radius R
R and mass m, capable of rotating about its own fixed m
axis through O the block, while passing over, slips on the
cylinder. The slipping stops before, it loses contact. The

ANSWERS
1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (a) 9. (a) 10. (a)
11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (b) 16. (c) 17. (a) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20. (d)
21. (45) 22. (70) 23. (240) 24. (50) 25. (2) 26. (2) 27. (0.5) 28. (8) 29. (5.6) 30. (3)
DAY FOURTY MOCK TEST 3 421

Hints and Explanations

1 The fundamental frequency for an open 4 4 F
πR 3 = N × πr 3 ∴ a CM =
ν 3 3 3m
pipe, ν0 =
2L0 R3 = constant as F is constant
or R 3 = Nr 3 or N =
r3 ∴ vCM = a CM × t
Now, change in surface area F
or vCM = × t or vCM ∝ t
Lc = 4 πR 2 − N4 πr 2 3m
= 4 π ( R 2 − Nr 2 ) Hence, both Assertion and Reason are
L0 correct and the Reason is the correct
Energy released = S × ∆ A explanation of Assertion.
Closed organ pipe (where, S = surface tension)
= S × 4 π( R 2 − Nr 2 ) 8 Moment of inertia ( I ) = mr2 , where r is
Due to release of this energy, the distance from the axis of rotation to the
temperature is lowered. centre of mass. When dotted axis moved
Open organ pipe downward (towards centre of mass), r
If ρ is the density and s is specific heat
Fundamental frequency for closed pipe, decreases result moment of inertia
ν of liquid and its temperature is lowered
ν0′ = decrease and when dotted axis cross the
by ∆θ then,
4Lc centre of mass and moved further
Energy released = ms∆θ
downwards, then r increases result
4π
S × 4 π ( R 2 − N r 2 ) =  × R 3 × ρ s∆θ
According to the question,
moment of inertia increases.
ν0 = ν0′  3  Hence, both Assertion and Reason are
ν ν L
= ⇒ Lc = 0 S × 4 π ( R 2 − Nr 2 ) correct and the Reason is the correct
2 L0 4 L0 2 ∆θ =
4 explanation of Assertion.
πR 3ρ × s
2 Because every element of hemispherical 3 9 Due to induction, inner surface of
shell is at a distance R from centre of 3 S  R2 Nr 2  spherical shell has charge − 2 Q,
=  − 3 
curvature, therefore gravitational ρs  R 3
R 
GM
potential at its centre = − , 3S  1 ( R 3 / r3 ) × r2 
R =  − 
–2Q
ρs  R R3 
i.e. option (a) is incorrect. a
3S  1
− 
1 +2Q b
Gravitational field strength at a point, =
ρs  R r 
lying on the axis of a thin uniform c
circular ring of radius R is 2
GMx 5 The dipole potential (θ = 90 ° ) is given
( R + x2 )3 /2 by the equation,
p cos θ p cos 90 ° So, surface charge density on inner side
So, option (b) is incorrect. V= = =0
4 πεο r 2 4 πεo r 2 −2 Q
Newton’s law of gravitation is σ inner =
applicable to only those bodies which [Q cos 90 ° = 0 ] 4 πb2
have spherically symmetric distribution Also, the potential due to the short arc and surface charge density on outer side
Q
of mass. So, option (c) is correct. is q 1 / 4 πε0 r1 and that caused by the σ outer =
long arc is q 2 / 4 πε0 r 2 . 4 πc 2
3 Mass of the ring, M = ρL
Since, q 1 = + 2 µC, r1 = 4 cm, 10 Case I When the like poles of two
Let R be the radius of the ring.
q 2 = −3 µC and r2 = 6 cm, the potential magnets are placed in same direction,
L
Then, L = 2 πR or R = of the arcs cancel. then the time period of vibration is
2π expressed as
Thus, the result is zero.
Moment of inertia about X X′ (from I1 + I2
pM
parallel axis theorem) will be given by 6 As, ρ = T′ = 2 π …(i)
RT ( M1 + M2 ) B
1 3
I XX′ = MR 2 + MR 2 = MR 2 Density ρ remains constant, when p / T
2 2 Case II When the like poles of two
or volume remains constant. In graph (i)
Putting values of M and R , magnets are placed in opposite direction,
volume is decreasing, hence density is
 L2  3 ρL3 then period of vibration is expressed as
3 increasing; while in graphs (ii) and (iii)
I XX′ = ( ρL )  2  =
2  4 π  8 π2 temperature is increasing, hence, I1 + I2
T ′′ = 2 π …(ii)
density is decreasing. Note that, volume ( M1 − M2 ) B
4 When a big drop of radius R, break into would have been constant in case the
straight line in graph (iii) had passed It is clear from Eqs. (i) and (ii) that,
N droplets each of radius r, the volume
through origin. T ′ < T ′ ′.
remains constant.
∴ Volume of big drop 7 Total mass of the system 11 As, P = ( I0 ) 2 ⋅ R
= N × volume of small drop = m + 2m = 3m P
i.e. ( I0 ) 2 =
Force applied on the system is F. R
 LI02 = ( τR )   = P τ me 4
1 1 P 1 18 The centre of mass of the double star
∴ U= Potential energy i. e . , En = −
2 2 R 2 system remains stationary and both the 8 n 2 ε20 h 2
stars revolve round in circular orbits,
12 The curie temperature is defined as the which are concentric with the centre of ∴ En ∝ 1 / n 2
temperature beyond which the mass.
ferromagnetic material shows 21 Given, height of the hill (h) = 500 m
The distance of centre of mass from the
paramagnetic behaviour. Mr + 2 M × 0 r Velocity of canon, u = 125 ms −1
heavier star = =
13 For total internal reflection at AC-face M + 2M 3 To cross the hill, the vertical component
µ of the velocity should be sufficient to
sin i ≥ w Hence, the heavier star revolves in a
µg r cross such height.
circle of radius while the lighter star
4 3 ∴ u y ≥ 2gh ≥ 2 × 10 × 500
sin θ ≥ 2r
3 × 1.5 in a circle of radius . ≥ 100 ms −1
8 3
sin θ ≥ M ⋅2 M But u =2
u 2x + u 2y
9 Reduced mass of the system =
M + 2M ∴ Horizontal component of initial
14 From first law of thermodynamics 2M velocity,
dQ = dU + dW =
3 ux = u 2 − u 2y = (125 )2 − (100 )2
dQ = dU (QdW = 0)
Since, dQ < 0
Period of revolution of the double star = 75 ms −1
2π
Therefore, dU < 0 system = r 3 /2 Time taken to reach the top of the hill,
2 GM
or Ufinal < Uinitial 2h 2 × 500
3 t = = = 10 s
or temperature will decrease. g 10
where, r is the distance between two
15 If the current flows out of the paper, the stars. Time taken to reach the ground from the
magnetic field at points to the right of 1 top of the hill,
KE of a star = mv2 t ′ = t = 10 s
the wire will be upwards and to the left 2
will be downward. Now, magnetic field Horizontal distance travelled in 10 s,
KE of heavier star
at C is zero. The field in the region DX′ 2 x = ux × t
× 2 M ×  ω 
1 r = 75 × 10 = 750 m
will be upwards (+ve), because all E1 =
points existing in this region are to the 2 3  ∴ Distance through which canon has to
right of both the wires. Similarly, and that of lighter star be removed = 800 − 750 = 50 m
magnetic field in the region AX will be 2 Speed with which canon can move
M 
1 2r 
downwards (–ve). The field in the E2 = ω = 2 ms −1
region AC will be upwards (+ve), 2  3 
50
because points are closer to A as So, kinetic energy of lighter star is two ∴ Time taken by canon =
compared to D. Similarly, magnetic field 2
times that of heavier star. t ′′ = 25 s
in region DC will be downward (–ve).
19 For forward bias mode the p-side of Hence, total time taken by a packet to
16 After disintegration, diode has to be at higher potential than reach on the ground = t ′′ + t + t ′
N A e − λ A t = N B e − λ B t (for n-side. The meters used are DC, so we = 25 + 10 + 10
0 ≤ x ≤ 1) have to be careful while connecting = 45 s
NB them w.r.t. polarity.
or e ( λ B −λA ) t
= …(i) 22 Velocity to take-off from A to clear the
NA Last point is to decide the range of
meters, the range of meters has to be in valley is given by
N  u2
∴ ( λ B − λ A ) t = In  B  such a way that we can have the R = sin 2 α
 NA  readings which leads to plot on realistic g
1 N  scale. If we take 0-20 A ammeter, then
α = 45 ° , u = gR = 40 ms −1
⇒ t = In  B 
λB − λA  NA  reading we read from this is tending to 0
to 5 divisions which is not fruitful. Velocity to start from lowest point (due
17 Let θ be the angle of incline. Here, the to retardation on inclined plane, g sin α),
20 A → 4, B → 1, C → 2, D → 3 v20 = u 2 + 2 g sin α × s
incline kept horizontally is working as
main scale while the other incline kept As we know, angular momentum 1
on horizontally placed incline is treated nh (40 ) 2 + 2 × 10 ×
( L) = ⇒L ∝ n ∴ v0 = 2
as vernier scale. 2π
From the figure, it is clear that, 2 × 160 × 2
n2  h 
Radius of an electron = rn =  
1 MSD =
l
unit and 1 VSD = l unit m 2π = 4800 ~ 70 ms −1
cos θ
4 πε0 23 The echo is not heard distinctly, when
So, LC of instrument is, ⇒ rn ∝ n 2
e2 the echo and the next beat fall on the ear
LC = 1MSD − 1 VSD simultaneously, i.e. time per beat = time
Velocity of electrons
 l  l (1 − cos θ)
= − l = units 1 e2 1 taken by the reflected beat to reach the
 cos θ  cos θ vn = ⋅ man.
n 4 πε0 ( h / 2 π ) 2 d 60 3
Hence, = =
vn ∝ 1 / n v 40 2
 2 (d − 80 ) From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get used to describe the motion. The initial
and =1
v velocity v0 is found by putting known
This gives, d = 240 m λ1 values in the above equation,
= 2 = x (given)
λ2 v20 = 36 + 2 × 32 × 10 = 676
24 Since, the tension,
T = 10 kg-wt = 10 × 9.8 = 98 N ∴ x =2 ⇒ v0 = 26 fts −1
and m = 9.8 × 10 −3 kgm −1 , L = 1m The kinetic energy given to each brick
27 At the critical condition, normal and supplied by the assistant is
So, we get reaction N will pass through point P. 1
1 T 1 98 E1 = mv02
n = = × N 2
2L m 2 × 1 9.8 × 10 −3 1
= × m × 676
= 50 Hz F 2
25 Given, V = 6 V, R = 6 Ω , G = 338 m ft 2s −1
L
−6
L/2 If the brick assistant supplied is only just
A = 1 × 10 m 2
f enough energy to reach the required level
and l = 10 cm = 0.1 m P
and no more, the initial velocity being u,
The current in the circuit, mg they would have zero velocity at the
V 6
I = = = 1A The block will topple when Mason’s hand.
R 6 ∴ u 2 = 0 + 2 g ( x − x0 )
L
Use the relation I = ne A vd τ F > τmg or FL > ( mg )
2 = 2 × 32 × 10 = 640
Drift velocity of electrons,
mg ⇒ u = 8 10 fts −1
I ∴ F>
vd = 2
neA KE supplied in this case,
1 Therefore, the minimum force required
= 29 mg E2 =
1
mu 2 = 320 m ft 2s −2
10 × 1.6 × 10 −19 × 1 × 10 −6 to topple the block is F = .
2 2
1
= × 10 −4 ms −1 = 0.5 mg ∴ Wasted energy = E1 − E2
1.6 = n mg (given)
1 E1 − E2
The energy of electrons, (KE) = mv2 ∴ n = 0.5 % waste = × 100
2 E1
1
= × m e × vd2 × volume × number of
28 As, f0 = v 338 − 320
2l = × 100
2 320
electrons per volume Beat frequency = f1 − f2 = 5.6%
2 v v
1  10 −4  = −
= × 9.1 × 10 −31 ×  ×A ×I ×n 30 Using conservation of angular
2  − ∆l 2
  l + ∆l 
l
2  1.6    momentum about the axis of cylinder for
2  2 
the (block + cylinder) system
 2 2 
(QMass of electron m e = 9.1 × 10 −31 ) = ( f0 l)  −  MR 2ω
mvo R = mvR +
 l − 2 ∆l l + 2 ∆l  2
9.1 × 10 −39 4 ∆l 8 f ∆l
= × 10 −6 × 0.1 × 1029 = 2 f0 l  2  ≈ 0 3
2 × 1.6 × 1.6  l  ⇒ mvo R = mvR
l 2
= 2 × 10 −17 J bf0 ∆ l (Q v = ωR )
= (given)
∴x =2 l (when slipping stops)
∴ b=8 ⇒ v=
2 vo
26 KE = 2 E0 − E0 = E0 (for 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 )
3
h 29 Once the bricks leave the assistant’s
So, λ1 = …(i) hands the only force that acts on them =
2 v0
(given)
2 mE0 3
is gravitational force. Since this
Again KE = 2 E0 (for x > 1 ) produces a constant acceleration ∴ m =3
∴ λ2 =
h
…(ii) a = − g = − 32 fts −2 , the kinematic
2 m 2 E0 equation, v2 = v20 − 2 a ( x − x0 ), can be