List of top Physics Questions

The expression $A(A + B) + (B + AA)(A + B)$ simplifies to
In Young's double slit experiment with monochromatic light, the maximum intensity is 4 times the minimum intensity in the interference pattern. What is the ratio of the intensities of the two interfering waves?
When an AC source of EMF $E$ with frequency = 100 Hz is connected across a circuit, the phase difference between $E$ and current $I$ in the circuit is observed to be $\pi/4$ as shown in the figure. If the circuit consists of only RC or RL in series, then
When an AC source of EMF
The human eye has an approximate angular resolution of $\theta = 5.8 \times 10^{-4}$ rad, and a typical photo printer prints a minimum of 300 dpi (dots per inch, $1$ inch = $2.54$ cm). At what minimal distance $d$ should the printed page be held so that one does not see the individual dots?
A battery of emf E and internal resistance r is connected with an external resistance R as shown in figure. The battery will act as a constant voltage source if:
A battery of emf E and internal resistance r
A straight wire is placed in a magnetic field that varies with distance $x$ from origin as $B = B_0 (2 - \frac{x}{n}) \hat{k}$. The ends of the wire are at $(a, 0)$ and $(2n, 0)$ and it carries a current $I$. If the force on the wire is $F = 1 B_0 \left(\frac{k a}{2}\right) \hat{j}$, then the value of $k$ is
In a closed circuit there is only a coil of inductance $L$ and resistance $100\ \Omega$. The coil is situated in a uniform magnetic field. All of a sudden, the magnetic flux linked with the circuit changes by $5$ Weber. What amount of charge will flow in the circuit as a result?
An electron revolves around the nucleus in a circular path with angular momentum $L$. A uniform magnetic field $B$ is applied perpendicular to the plane of its orbit. If the electron experiences a torque $T$, then
Consider a thermodynamic process where internal energy $U \equiv A p^2 V$ (A = Constant). If the process is performed adiabatically, then
Consider two concentric conducting spheres of radii $R$ and $2R$ respectively. The inner sphere is given a charge $+Q$. The other sphere is grounded. The potential at $r = \frac{3R}{2}$ is
A neutral conducting solid sphere of radius $R$ has two spherical cavities of radii $a$ and $b$ as shown in the figure. The center-to-center distance between the two cavities is $c$. $q_a$ and $q_b$ charges are placed at the centers of cavities respectively. The force between $q_a$ and $q_b$ is
A neutral conducting solid sphere of radius
Two charges, each equal to $-q$, are kept at $(-a, 0)$ and $(a, 0)$. A charge $q$ is placed at the origin. If $q$ is a small displacement along the $y$ direction, the force acting on $q$ is proportional to
The electric potential for an electric field directed parallel to the X-axis is shown in the figure. Choose the correct plot of electric field strength.
Two infinite line charges parallel to each other are moving with a constant velocity $v$ in the same direction as shown in the figure. The separation between two line charges is $d$. The magnetic attraction balances the electric repulsion when, [e = speed of light in free space]
Two infinite line charges parallel to each other are moving with
Certain amount of an ideal gas is taken from its initial state 1 to final state 4 through the paths 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 as shown in the figure AB, CD, EF are all isotherms. If $v_p$ is the most probable speed of the molecules, then:
Certain amount of an ideal gas is taken from its initial state 1 to final
One mole of a diatomic ideal gas undergoes a process shown in the P-V diagram. The total heat given to the gas (In 2 = 0.7) is:
One mole of a diatomic ideal gas undergoes a process
27 drops of mercury coalesce to form a bigger drop. What is the relative increase in surface energy?
A body of mass $m$ is thrown vertically upward with speed $\sqrt{3}v_e^2$, where $v_e$ is the escape velocity of a body from earth surface. The final velocity of the body is
If a string suspended from the ceiling is given a downward force $F_1$, its length becomes $L_1$. Its length is $L_2$ if the downward force is $F_2$. What is its actual length?
A particle is subjected to two simple harmonic motions in the same direction having equal amplitudes and equal frequency. If the resultant amplitude is equal to the amplitude of the individual motion, the phase difference $(\delta)$ between the two motions is
A body of mass $m$ is thrown with velocity $u$ from the origin of a coordinate axes at an angle with the horizon. The magnitude of the angular momentum of the particle about the origin at time $t$ when it is at the maximum height of the trajectory is proportional to
Three particles, each of mass $m$ grams situated at the vertices of an equilateral $\Delta ABC$ of side $a$ cm (as shown in the figure). The moment of inertia of the system about a line $AX$ perpendicular to $AB$ and in the plane of $\Delta ABC$ in $g$-cm² units will be:
Three particles, each of mass

A hollow cylinder has a charge q coulomb within it. It ϕ is the electric flux associated with the curved surface B, the flux linked with the plane surface A will be

In hydrogen atom, radius of the smallest orbit of the electron is a0, the radius of the third orbit is

Which one of the following statements is ‘NOT’ true about the angle of contact of a liquid?