NEET SOLVED PAPER 2021

Instruction
l This question paper contains of 50 Multiple Choice Questions of Physics, divided into two Sections;
section A and section B.
l Section A contains 35 questions and all questions are compulsory.
l Section B contains 15 questions out of which only 10 questions are to be attempted.
l Each question carries 4 marks.

Section-A 4. A capacitor of capacitance C, is connected across an AC

source of voltage V, given by V = V0 sin ωt
1. An inductor of inductance L, a capacitor of capacitance The displacement current between the plates of the
C and a resistor of resistance R are connected in series
capacitor, would then be given by
to an AC source of potential difference V volts as shown V0
in figure. (a) Id = V0 ωC cos ωt (b) Id = cos ωt
ωC
V0
(c) Id = sinωt (d) Id = V0ωC sinωt
ωC

40 V 10 V 40 V 5. A thick current carrying cable of radius R carries

current I uniformly distributed across its cross-section.
The variation of magnetic field B due to the cable with
V the distance r from the axis of the cable is represented
Potential difference across L, C and R is 40 V, 10 V and by
40 V, respectively. The amplitude of current flowing
through L-C-R series circuit is 10 2 A. The impedance
of the circuit is
(a) B (b) B
(a) 4 2 Ω (b) 5 2 Ω
(c) 4 Ω (d) 5 Ω
r r
2. Find the value of the angle of emergence from the
prism. Refractive index of the glass is 3.

(c) B (d) B

r r
60º
6. A convex lens A of focal length 20 cm and a concave
(a) 60° (b) 30° (c) 45° (d) 90° lens B of focal length 5 cm are kept along the same axis
with a distance d between them. If a parallel beam of
3. A dipole is placed in an electric field as shown. In light falling on A leaves B as a parallel beam, then the
which direction will it move? distance d (in cm) will be
(a) 25 (b) 15
(c) 50 (d) 30

E 7. An electromagnetic wave of wavelength λ is incident

+q –q
on a photosensitive surface of negligible work function.
If m mass is of photoelectron emitted from the surface
has de-Broglie wavelength λ d , then
(a) λ = 
2 m 2
(b) λd = 
2 mc  2
(a) Towards the left as its potential energy will increase  λ λ
 hc  d  h 
(b) Towards the right as its potential energy will decrease
(c) λ = 
2 mc  2
(d) λ = 
2h  2
(c) Towards the left as its potential energy will decrease  λ  λ
(d) Towards the right as its potential energy will increase  h  d  mc  d
 8. Column I Gives certain physical terms associated with 13. A cup of coffee cools from 90°C to 80°C in t minutes,
flow of current through a metallic conductor. when the room temperature is 20°C. The time taken by
Column II Gives some mathematical relations a similar cup of coffee to cool from 80°C to 60°C at a
involving electrical quantities. Match Column I and room temperature same at 20°C, is
Column II with appropriate relations. 13 13
(a) t (b) t
10 5
Column I Column II 10 5
(c) t (d) t
A. Drift velocity 1. m 13 13
ne 2ρ
14. The number of photons per second on an average
B. Electrical resistivity 2. nevd emitted by the source of monochromatic light of
wavelength 600 nm, when it delivers the power of
C. Relaxation period 3. eE τ
m 3.3 × 10 −3 W will be (h = 6.6 × 10 − 34 J-s)
E
(a) 1018 (b) 1017
D. Current density 4.
(c) 1016 (d) 1015
J
15. A body is executing simple harmonic motion with
Codes frequency n, the frequency of its potential energy is
A B C D
(a) n (b) 2n
(a) 3 4 1 2
(c) 3n (d) 4n
(b) 3 4 2 1
(c) 3 1 4 2 16. An infinitely long straight conductor carries a current
(d) 3 2 4 1 of 5 A as shown. An electron is moving with a speed of
A 10 5 m/s parallel to the conductor. The perpendicular
9. A radioactive nucleus Z X undergoes spontaneous
distance between the electron and the conductor is
decay in the sequence 20 cm at an instant. Calculate the magnitude of the
Z X → Z − 1 B → Z − 3C →
A
Z − 2 D, where Z is the force experienced by the electron at that instant.
atomic number of element X . The possible decay Speed of Electron v=105 m/s
particles in the sequence are
(a) α, β − , β + (b) α, β + , β −
(c) β + , α, β − (d) β − , α, β + 20 cm

10. The effective resistance of a parallel connection that

consists of four wires of equal length, equal area of P 5A Q
cross-section and same material is 0.25 Ω. What will be − 20
(a) 4 × 10 N (b) 8 π × 10− 20 N
the effective resistance if they are connected in series?
(c) 4 π × 10− 20 N (d) 8 × 10− 20 N
(a) 0.25 Ω (b) 0.5 Ω
(c) 1 Ω (d) 4 Ω 17. If force [ F] , acceleration [ a] and time [T ] are chosen as
11. A particle is released from height S from the surface of the fundamental physical quantities. Find the
the Earth. At a certain height its kinetic energy is three dimensions of energy.
times its potential energy. The height from the surface (a) [F ] [a] [T ] (b) [F ] [a] [T 2 ]
−1
of earth and the speed of the particle at that instant are (c) [F ] [a] [T ] (d) [F ] [a− 1 ] [T ]
respectively
18. Match Column l with Column ll and choose the correct
S 3gS S 3gS
(a) , (b) , match from the given choices.
4 2 4 2
S 3gS S 3gS Column I Column II
(c) , (d) ,
2 2 4 2 A. Root mean square of gas 1. 1 nmv 2
molecules 3
12. The half-life of a radioactive nuclide is 100 h. The B. Pressure exerted by ideal gas 2. 3RT
fraction of original activity that will remain after 150 h M
would be
1 1 C. Average kinetic energy of a 3. 5 RT
(a) (b) molecule 2
2 2 2
2 2 D. Total internal energy of 1 mole of 4. 3 k T
(c) (d) a diatomic gas 2
B
3 3 2
 Codes 24. Two charged spherical conductors of radii R1 and R2
A B C D
are connected by a wire. Then, the ratio of surface
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 2 3 4 1
charge densities of the spheres (σ1 / σ 2) is
(c) 2 1 4 3 R1 R2
(a) (b)
(d) 3 2 1 4 R2 R1

19. A small block slides down on a smooth inclined plane, R  R12

(c)  1  (d)
starting from rest at time t = 0. Let s n be the distance  R2  R 22
travelled by the block in the interval t = n − 1 to t = n.
s 25. A spring is stretched by 5 cm by a force 10 N. The time
Then, the ratio n is
sn + 1 period of the oscillations when a mass of 2 kg is
suspended by it is
2n − 1 2n − 1
(a) (b) (a) 0.0628 s (b) 6.28 s
2n 2n + 1
(c) 3.14 s (d) 0.628 s
2n + 1 2n
(c) (d)
2n − 1 2n − 1 26. For a plane electromagnetic wave propagating in
x-direction, which one of the following combination
20. A nucleus with mass number 240 breaks into two gives the correct possible directions for electric field (E)
fragments each of mass number 120, the binding and magnetic field (B) respectively?
energy per nucleon of unfragmented nuclei is 7.6 MeV
(a) $j + k$ , $j + k$ (b) − $j + k,
$ − $j − k$
while that of fragments is 8.5 MeV. The total gain in
the binding energy in the process is (c) $j + k$ , − $j − k$ (d) − $j + k,
$ − $j + k$
(a) 0.9 MeV (b) 9.4 MeV
(c) 804 MeV (d) 216 MeV 27. The escape velocity from the Earth’s surface is v. The
escape velocity from the surface of another planet
21. A screw gauge gives the following readings when used having a radius, four times that of Earth and same
to measure the diameter of a wire mass density is
Main scale reading : 0 mm (a) v (b) 2 v
Circular scale reading : 52 divisions (c) 3 v (d) 4 v
Given that, 1 mm on main scale corresponds to 100 28. In a potentiometer circuit, a cell of emf 1.5 V gives
divisions on the circular scale. The diameter of the wire balance point at 36 cm length of wire. If another cell of
from the above data is emf 2.5 V replaces the first cell, then at what length of
(a) 0.52 cm (b) 0.026 cm the wire, the balance point occurs?
(c) 0.26 cm (d) 0.052 cm (a) 60 cm (b) 21.6 cm
22. The equivalent capacitance of the combination shown (c) 64 cm (d) 62 cm
in the figure is
29. The velocity of a small ball of mass M and density d
C when dropped in a container filled with glycerine
becomes constant after some time. If the density of
glycerine is d / 2 , then the viscous force acting on the
C ball will be
Mg
(a) (b) Mg
2
C 3
(c) Mg (d) 2 Mg
(a) 3C (b) 2C 2
C 3C
(c) (d)
2 2 30. A parallel plate capacitor has a uniform electric field E
in the space between the plates. If the distance
23. A lens of large focal length and large aperture is best between the plates is d and the area of each plate is A ,
suited as an objective of an astronomical telescope, the energy stored in the capacitor is (ε 0 = permittivity
since of free space).
(a) a large aperture contributes to the quality and visibility of 1
(a) ε0 E 2 (b) ε0 EAd
the images 2
(b) a large area of the objective ensures better light gathering
1 E 2 Ad
power (c) ε0 E 2 Ad (d)
(c) a large aperture provides a better resolution 2 ε0
(d) All of the above
31. The electron concentration in an n-type semiconductor 37. For the given circuit, the input digital signals are
is the same as hole concentration in a p-type applied at the terminals A, B and C. What would be the
semiconductor. An external field (electric) is applied output at the terminal?
across each of them. Compare the currents in them. t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6
(a) Current in n-type = Current in p-type 5
(b) Current in p-type > Current in n-type A
0
(c) Current in n-type> Current in p-type
(d) No current will flow in p-type. current will only flow in n-type
5
B
32. Consider the following statements (A) and (B) and 0
identify the correct answer.
(A) A Zener diode is connected in reverse bias, when
used as a voltage regulator. 5
C
(B) The potential barrier of p-n junction lies between 0.1 0
V to 0.3 V.
A
(a) (A) and (B) both are correct.
(b) (A) and (B) both are incorrect.
(c) (A) is correct and (B) is incorrect.
(d) (A) is incorrect but (B) is correct. B Y

33. Polar molecules are the molecules

(a) having zero dipole moment
(b) acquire a dipole moment only in the presence of electric C
field due to displacement of charges. t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6
(c) acquire a dipole moment only when magnetic field is Y
absent (a)
0V
(d) having a permanent electric dipole moment
5V
34. If E and G respectively denote energy and gravitational (b)
E 0V
constant. then has the dimensions of
G
(a) [M 2 ] [L − 1] [T 0 ] (c) 5V
(b) [M] [L − 1] [T − 1]
(c) [M] [L 0 ] [T 0 ]
(d) [M 2 ] [L − 2 ] [T − 1] 5V
(d)
35. Water falls from a height of 60 m at the rate of 15 kg/s 0V
to operate a turbine. The losses due to frictional force
38. A ball of mass 0.15 kg is dropped from a height 10 m,
are 10% of the input energy. How much power is
strikes the ground and rebounds to the same height.
generated by the turbine? (g = 10 m/s 2 ) The magnitude of impulse imparted to the ball is nearly
(a) 10.2 kW (b) 8.1 kW (g = 10 m/s 2 )
(c) 12.3 kW (d) 7.0 kW
(a) 0 (b) 4.2 kg-m/s
Section-B (c) 2.1 kg-m/s (d) 1.4 kg-m/s

36. A car starts from rest and accelerates at 39. A uniform rod of length 200 cm and mass
5 m/s 2 . At t = 4s, a ball is dropped out of a window by a 500 g is balanced on a wedge placed at 40 cm mark. A
person sitting in the car. What is the velocity and mass of 2 kg is suspended from the rod at 20 cm and
acceleration of the ball at t = 6 s? (Take, g = 10 m/s 2 ) another unknown mass m is suspended from the rod at
160 cm mark as shown in the figure. Find the value of m
(a) 20 m/s, 5 m/s 2 (b) 20 m/s, 0
such that the rod is in equilibrium. (g = 10 m/s 2 )
(c) 20 2 m/s, 0 (d) 20 2 m/s,10 m/s 2
 0 20 cm 40 cm 160 cm 43. In the product
F = q(v × B) = qv × (B$i + B$j + B0 k$ )
For q = 1 and v = 2 $i + 4 $j + 6 k$ and F = 4 $i − 20 $j + 12 k$
What will be the complete expression for B?
2 kg m
(a) − 8$i − 8$j − 6 k$
1 1 (b) − 6$i − 6$j − 8 k$
(a) kg (b) kg
2 3 (c) 8$i + 8$j − 6 k$
1 1
(c) kg (d) kg (d) 6$i + 6$j − 8 k$
6 12

40. A point object is placed at a distance of 44. A particle of mass m is projected with a velocity
60 cm from a convex lens of focal length v = kve (k < 1) from the surface of the Earth.
30 cm. If a plane mirror were put perpendicular to the (Here, ve = escape velocity)
principal axis of the lens and at a distance of 40 cm The maximum height above the surface reached by the
from it, the final image would be formed at a distance particle is
2 2
of  k   k 
(a) R   (b) R  
1 − k 1 + k
R2k Rk 2
(c) (d)
1+ k 1 − k2

45. Twenty seven drops of same size are charged at 220 V

each. They combine to form a bigger drop. Calculate the
60 cm 40 cm
potential of the bigger drop.
(a) 20 cm from the lens, it would be a real image (a) 660 V (b) 1320 V
(b) 30 cm from the lens, it would be a real image (c) 1520 V (d) 1980 V
(c) 30 cm from the plane mirror, it would be a virtual image
(d) 20 cm from the plane mirror, it would be a virtual image 46. A series L-C-R circuit containing 5.0 H inductor, 80 µF
capacitor and 40 Ω resistor is connected to 230 V
41. A step down transformer connected to an AC mains variable frequency AC source. The angular frequencies
supply of 220 V is made to operate at 11 V, 44 W lamp. of the source at which power transferred to the circuit
Ignoring power losses in the transformer, what is the is half the power at the resonant angular frequency are
current in the primary circuit ? likely to be
(a) 0.2 A (b) 0.4 A (a) 25 rad/s and 75 rad/s
(c) 2 A (d) 4 A (b) 50 rad/s and 25 rad/s
(c) 46 rad/s and 54 rad/s
42. Three resistors having resistances r1, r2 and r3 are
(d) 42 rad/s and 58 rad/s
connected as shown in the given circuit. The ratio i3 / i1
of currents in terms of resistances used in the circuit is 47. A uniform conducting wire of length 12a and resistance
r2
R is wound up as a current (I) carrying coil in the shape
i2
of
i1 r1 1. an equilateral triangle of side a.
A B 2. a square of side a.
The magnetic dipole moments of the coil in each case
i3 r3 respectively are
r1 r2 (a) 3 Ia2 and 3 Ia2
(a) (b)
r2 + r3 r2 + r3 (b) 3 Ia2 and Ia2
r r (c) 3 Ia2 and 4 Ia2
(c) 1 (d) 2
r1 + r2 r1 + r3 (d) 4 Ia2 and 3 Ia2
48. From a circular ring of mass M and radius R, an arc 50. A particle moving in a circle of radius R with a uniform
corresponding to a 90° sector is removed. The moment speed takes a time T to complete one revolution.
of inertia of the remaining part of the ring about an If this particle were projected with the same speed at
axis passing through the centre of the ring and an angle θ to the horizontal, the maximum height
perpendicular to the plane of the ring is K times MR 2 . attained by it equals 4R. The angle of projection θ is
Then, the value of K is then given by
3 7 1/ 2
(a) (b)  gT 2 
4 8 (a) θ = cos − 1  2 
1 1  π R
(c) (d)
4 8 1/ 2
 π2R 
(b) θ = cos − 1  2 
49. Two conducting circular loops of radii R1 and R2 are  gT 
placed in the same plane with their centres coinciding.
1/ 2
If R1 >> R2 , the mutual inductance M between them  π2R 
(c) θ = sin− 1  2 
will be directly proportional to  gT 
R1 R2
(a) (b) 1/ 2
R2 R1  2gT 2 
(d) θ = sin− 1  2 
R12 R 22  π R
(c) (d)
R2 R1

Answers
1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (a) 9. (c) 10. (d)
11. (d) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15. (b) 16. (d) 17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20. (d)
21. (d) 22. (b) 23. (d) 24. (b) 25. (d) 26. (b) 27. (d) 28. (a) 29. (a) 30. (c)
31. (c) 32. (c) 33. (d) 34. (a) 35. (b) 36. (d) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (d) 40. (d)
41. (a) 42. (b) 43. (b) 44. (d) 45. (d) 46. (c) 47. (a) 48. (a) 49. (d) 50. (d)
 Answer with Explanations
1. (d) The given circuit diagram as shown below 3. (b) We know that, the direction of electric dipole moment is
from negative charge to positive charge.

L C R

40 V 10 V 40 V • •
p
+q –q E
E1 E2
V
Given,
VL = 40 V, VC = 10 V The strength of the electric field at + q is greater than that of - q
and VR = 40 V charge, i.e.| E1 | > | E 2 |.
The amplitude of the current flowing in the L-C-R series circuit, So, the net force on the dipole act towards the right side.
We know that, a system always moves to decrease in its
I 0 = 10 2 A …(i) potential energy.
We know that, rms current in the L-C-R series circuit, So, the given dipole move towards right side as its potential
energy will decreases.
I
Irms = 0
2 4. (a) Given, AC source voltage,
10 2 V = V0 sin wt …(i)
Þ Irms = [from Eq. (i)]
2 We know that,
Þ Irms = 10 A Q = CV …(ii)
\ Vrms = VR2 + (VL - VC) 2 Here, Q is the charge on the capacitor,
C is the capacitance of the capacitor,
Þ Vrms = (40)2 + (40 - 10)2
V is the AC source voltage.
Þ Vrms = 50 V On differentiate Eq. (ii) w.r.t. time, we get
The impedance of the L-C-R series circuit, dQ d(CV)
=
V 50 V dt dt
Z = rms Þ Z = or Z = 5W
Irms 10 A dQ Cd(V0 sin wt)
Þ = [from Eq. (i)]
dt dt
2. (a) Given, the refractive index of the glass, n2 = 3
dQ
The refractive index of the air, n1 = 1 Þ = CwV0 cos wt
dt
The path of ray incident on the prism is as shown below As we know, the displacement current,
dQ
Id = Þ I d = V0 w C cos wt
30º dt
r1
r2 5. (c) Magnetic field inside the conducting cylindrical cable,
e m0 I
B= r
60º 2pR2
Here, R is the radius of the cylindrical cable,
From the given figure, r1 = 0°
r is the distance from the axis of the cylinder,
As, A = r1 + r2
I is the current carrying in the cylindrical cable.
where, A is the angle of prism .
Þ Bµr
30° = 0° + r2 Þ r2 = 30°
\ The graph of magnetic field B with r is a straight line passing
Using the Snell's law, in glass and air interference, through origin.
n2 sin q2 = n1 sin q1 For a point outside the cylinder,
Þ n2 sin r2 = n1 sin e m I 1
B= 0 Þ Bµ
3 2pR R
Þ 3 sin 30° = 1 ´ sin e Þ sin e =
2 The graph of magnetic field (B) with r is a rectangular hyperbola
Þ sin e = sin 60° Þ e = 60° passing through the outer surface of the cylinder.
 \ The variation of the magnetic field B due to the cable with the Substituting in the Eq. (i), we get
distance r from the axis of the cylindrical cable is as shown in h
the figure. ld =
hc
2m æç ö÷
èlø
B Squaring both sides of the above equation, we get
h2 2mc ö
l2d = Þ l = æç 2
÷ ´ ld
hc è h ø
r=R r 2m æç ö÷
èlø
6. (b) Given, the focal length of convex lens A,
f1 = + 20 cm 8. (a) As we know that, the expression of the drift velocity,
The focal length of concave lens B, eE
vd = t
m
f2 = - 5 cm
Here, e is the electric charge,
The convex lens is the converging lens and the concave lens is
the diverging lens. E is the electric field,
d m is the mass of an electron,
t is the relaxation time.
Consider the conductor having length l, area of the
F cross-section A and the charge density n.
5 cm m
Electrical resistivity, r = 2
A ne t
20 cm B
Rearranging the above expression,
When the parallel beam of light passes through the convex m
lens, it converges at the focal point F and the distance between Relaxation period, t= 2
ne r
lens A to F point is 20 cm.
As we know that, the expression of current density,
Now, after emerging from the lens B, the beam is still parallel in
nature. So, the net focal length of the lens A and B will be I neAvd
J= = = nevd
infinite. A A
As we know, E E 1
Again, = = =r
1 1 1 d J sE s
= + - E
f f1 f f1 f2 \ Electrical resistivity, r =
J
1 1 1 d
Þ = - + The correct match is A® 3, B® 4, C® 1, D® 2.
¥ 20 5 20 ´ 5
3 d 9. (c) As we know that,
Þ =
20 20 ´ 5 In a-decay, the atomic number is decreased by 2 units.
or d = 3 ´ 5 = 15 cm X ZA ¾® A-4
+ 42He
Z - 2Y
7. (c) We know that, de-Broglie wavelength, In b + -decay, the atomic number is decreased by 1 unit.
h
ld = X ZA ¾® A 0
mv Z - 1Y + +1 e + n

Kinetic energy of the photoelectrons, In b - -decay, the atomic number is increased by 1 unit.
1 2 ´ KE 0
KE = mv2 Þ v = X ZA ¾® A
Z + 1Y + -1 e + n
2 m
From the above relations, the spontaneous decay given in
Here, m is the mass of photoelectrons. question can be written as
Substituting the value of v in de-Broglie
b
+
a b-
wavelength equation, we get X ZA ¾® Z - 1B ¾® Z - 3C ¾® Z - 2 D
h
ld = …. (i) The possible decay particles in the sequence are b + , a, b - .
2mKE
Since, work-function of photosensitive surface is negligible, 10. (d) The four resistances have equal length, equal
hence the kinetic energy of photoelectron is equal to the energy cross-sectional area and same material.
of the photon of electromagnetic wave, So, R1 = R2 = R3 = R4 = R (say)
1 hc
KE = mv2 = Given, the effective resistance,
2 l
Req = 0.25 W
 For parallel arrangement, The temperature of the surrounding, T0 = 20°C
1 1 1 1 1 Using the Newton's law of cooling,
= + + +
Req R1 R2 R3 R4 dT é T + Tf ù
rate of cooling = =K ê i - T0 ú
1 1 1 1 1 dt ë 2 û
Þ = + + +
Req R R R R
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
1 4 90 - 80 90 + 80
Þ = Þ R =1W = K éê - 20ùú
0.25W R t ë 2 û
For series combination, 10 2
Þ = K [65] Þ K =
Req = R1 + R2 + R3 + R4 t 13t
Þ Req = R + R + R + R In second conditions;
Þ Req = 4 R Þ Req = 41
() = 4W The initial temperature of the cup of coffee,Ti¢ = 80° C
The final temperature of the cup of coffee, Tf ¢ = 60° C.
11. (d) Let the particle at height S from the surface
of the Earth is as shown. Using the Newton's law of cooling,
Given, at height x, kinetic energy dT é T ¢ + Tf¢ ù
rate of cooling = =K ê i - T0 ú
= 3 (potential energy) S dt ë 2 û
Þ KE = 3mgx x Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
At height S, total energy, TE = PE + KE 80 - 60 2 é 60 + 80
= - 20ùú
TE = mgS+ 0= mgS t1 13t êë 2 û
At height x, total energy, 20 2 13
= [50] Þ t1 = t
TE = PE + KE t1 13t 5
TE = mgx + 3 mgx
14. (c) Given, the monochromatic light of the wavelength,
mgS = 4 mgx l = 600 nm
S The power of the source,
Þ x= …(i)
4
P = 3.3 ´ 10-3 W
Now, we shall determine the speed of the particle at this height.
nhc
As, KE = 3 ´ mgx We know that, P =
l
S
KE = 3 ´ mg [from Eq. (i)] Here, P is the power of the source,
4
n is the number of photons per second,
1 3
mv2 = mgS h is the Planck’s constant,
2 4
3 c is the speed of the light in vacuum,
Þ v= gS
2 l is the wavelength of the monochromatic light.
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
12. (b) Given, the half-life of a radioactive nuclide, t1 / 2 = 100 h
n ´ 6.6 ´ 10-34 ´ 3 ´ 108
3.3 ´ 10-3 =
As we know, 600 ´ 10-9
A0
A= t / t1 / 2 Þ n = 1016
2
Here, A0 is the original activity of the nuclide, 15. (b) In simple harmonic motion, both kinetic energy and
potential energy attains their maximum value two times in
A is the activity of the nuclide after time t.
one complete oscillation. Hence, frequency of kinetic energy
150
A t/ t
- 1 and potential energy is 2 for one complete oscillation. So, the
Þ = 2 1 / 2 = 2 100 = 2-3/ 2 =
A0 2 2 frequency of the potential energy of a body executing SHM
with frequency n is 2n.
So, the fraction of original activity that will remain after 150 h
1 16. (d) Given, the current carrying in infinitely long straight
will be . conductor, I = 5A
2 2
The electron is moving with speed, v = 105 m/s
13. (b) In first conditions;
Given, the initial temperature of the cup of coffee ,Ti = 90° C The perpendicular distance between the electron and the
conductor, r = 20 cm = 0.20 m
The final temperature of the cup of coffee, Tf = 80° C
Now, the magnetic field experience by electron due to infinitely
The time taken to drop the temperature 90°C to 80°C is t.
long straight conductor,
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m0 I 4p ´ 10-7 ´ 5 19. (b) Distance covered nth seconds is s n .

B= Þ B=
2pr 2p (0.20) Distance covers in (n + 1) th seconds is s n + 1 .
Þ B = 5 ´ 10-6 T Initial velocity of small block, u = 0
The magnetic force experience by an electron, Distance cover in nth seconds,
F = evB a
sn = u + (2n - 1)
Here, e is the charge of an electron, 2
v is the velocity of an electron, a
B is the magnetic field experience by an electron. Þ s n = 0 + (2n - 1)
2
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get a
Þ s n = (2n - 1) …(i)
F = 1.6 ´ 10-19 ´ 105 ´ 5 ´ 10-6 2
F = 8 ´ 10-20 N Distance cover in (n + 1)th seconds,
a
17. (b) Given, fundamental physical quantities are force [F], s n + 1 = u + [2(n + 1) - 1]
2
acceleration [a] and time [T].
a
Now, we shall determine the dimensions of the energy. Þ s n + 1 = 0 + (2n + 2 - 1)
2
Energy depends on force, acceleration and time as, a
Þ s n + 1 = (2n + 1) …(ii)
[E] = [F]a[a]b[T]c 2
Þ [ML2T–2] =[MLT–2]a[LT-2]b[T]c On dividing Eq. (i) by Eq. (ii), we get
a
Þ [ML2T-2] = [M]a[L]a + b [T]-2a - 2b + c (2n - 1)
sn
= 2
Comparing the powers of M, L and T on both sides, we get sn + 1 a
(2n + 1)
a = 1, a + b = 2 and -2a - 2b + c = - 2 2
sn (2n - 1)
Þ 1+b=2 Þ =
s n + 1 (2n + 1)
Þ b = 1,
Þ -21
() - 21
() + c = - 2 Þ c = 2 20. (d) A nucleus with mass number 240 breaks into two
The dimensions of the energy are [F1 ][a]1 [T]2. fragment each of mass number 120.
X 240 ¾® Y 120 + Z120
18. (c) We know that, the rms speed of the gas molecules,
Given, the binding energy per nucleon of unfragmented nuclei,
vrms = 3RT / M
X = 7.6 MeV
Here, T is the temperature of the gas, The binding energy per nucleon of fragmented nuclei, Y = Z
R is the universal gas constant, = 8.5 MeV
M is the molar mass of the gas. Now, we shall determine the total gain in binding energy.
Pressure exerted by an ideal gas, Gain in binding energy = Binding energy of products –
1 Binding energy of reactants
p = nmv 2
3 Gain in binding energy = 2 ´ 120 ´ 8.5 - 240 ´ 7.6 = 216 MeV
Here, n is the number of moles, 21. (d) Given, the main scale reading, MSR = 0
m is the mass of the gas, The circular scale reading, CSR = 52 divisions
v is the average speed of the gas molecules. Now, we shall determine the least count of the screw gauge,
The average kinetic energy of a molecule, p
LC =
3 n
KE av = kB T
2 Here, p is the pitch of the screw,
Here, kB is the Boltzmann constant, n is the number of circular divisions in one complete revolution.
T is the temperature of the gas. 1
LC = mm
For diatomic gas, degree of freedom, f = 5 100
As, total internal energy of 1 mole of diatomic gas, Þ LC = 0.01 mm Þ LC = 0.001 cm
n f RT
DU = Thus, the least count of the screw gauge is 0.001 cm.
2
Therefore, diameter of the wire of screw gauge,
1 (5)RT 5RT
Þ DU = Þ DU = D = MSR + (CSR ´ LC)
2 2
Þ D = 0 + (52 ´ 0.001)
The correct match is A ® 2, B ® 1, C ® 4 and D ® 3.
Þ D = 0.052 cm
22. (b) Consider the nodes be A, B, E and F as shown in the s1 q1 R22
Þ =
figure s2 q 2 R12
C s1 R1 R22
F Þ = [from Eq. (i)]
s2 R2 R12
s1 R2
C Þ =
A B s2 R1

E 25. (d) Given, the mass of suspended, m = 2 kg

C
The spring is stretched, x = 5 cm = 0.05 m
The potential at node A is equal to the potential at node B. The constant force applied on the spring, F = 10 N
Similarly, the potential at F is equal to the potential at node E. As we know that, spring force,
So, there is no potential difference between the EF arms, thus, F = kx Þ 10 N = k (0.05 m)
no current (hence, charge) will flow in the circuit.
Þ k= 200 N/m
So, EF behave as open circuit.
Now, time period of the oscillation,
C
m 2
T = 2p Þ T = 2p
k 200
Time period, T = 0.628 s
A B
26. (b) We know that, in electromagnetic wave, the electric field
(E) and magnetic field (B) are perpendicular to each other,
C
E× B = 0
Now, the two capacitors are arranged in parallel. Consider the option (a);
The net equivalent capacitors, $ ) × ($j + k
($j + k $) = 1 + 1 = 2 ¹ 0
Ceq = C1 + C2
So, it is incorrect option.
Þ Ceq = C + C
Consider the option (b);
Þ Ceq = 2C $ ) × (- $j - k
$) = 1 - 1 = 0
(- $j + k
23. (d) The objective of an astronomical telescope has large focal Hence, it satisfies the condition E × B = 0
length and large aperture. Because the lens used is convex
lens and the magnification of an astronomical telescope is Similarly, options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
directly proportional to the focal length of the objective lens. So, the correct option is (b).
This large aperture also contributes to the better quality and
27. (d) We know that,
visibility of the images. Thus, it provides better resolution.
2GM e
Due to large focal length of the objective, it covers large area escape velocity from Earth’s surface, ve =
which ensures better light gathering power. Re
where, G is the gravitational constant,
Thus, all options (a), (b) and (c) are correct. Re is the radius of the Earth,
M e is the mass of the Earth.
24. (b) When two charged spherical conductors are connected by mass
a conducting wire, then the potential becomes same in both Also, density =
volume
the spherical conductor, i.e.
V1 = V2 Þ Mass =Density ´ Volume
or Me = r ´ V
Kq1 Kq 2 q R
Þ = Þ 1 = 1 …(i) 4 4 3ö
R1 R2 q 2 R2 or M e = r ´ pRæçQ3
e V = pRe ÷
3 è 3 ø
As we know that, the surface charge density of the charged Substituting the values in the escape velocity expression, we
spherical conductor, get
q
s= 4
4pR2 2Gr ´ pRe3
ve = 3
where, q is the charge on the spherical conductor, Re
r is the radius of the spherical conductor. 4
q1 ve = pRe2
2Gr ´ …(i)
3
s1 4pR12 Now, we shall determine the escape velocity for another planet.
\ =
s2 q2
Given, radius of another planet is 4 times the radius of the
4pR22 Earth,
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4 2 1 æ e0 A ö 2
Þ vp = 2Gr ´ pRp U= ç ÷ (Ed) [Q from Eqs. (i) and (ii)]
3 2è d ø
1 1
4 U = (e0 A)(E)2 d = e0 E 2 Ad
vp = 2Gr ´ p(4Re)2 (Q Rp = 4Re) 2 2
3
4
31. (c) Given, the electron concentration in n- type
vp = 4 2Gr ´ p(Re)2 …(ii) semiconductor is equal to the hole's concentration in p-type
3 semiconductor.
On dividing Eq. (ii) by Eq. (i), we get When electric field is applied across the semiconductor, the
4 electrons and holes will move opposite to each other. The
4 2Gr ´ p(Re)2 mobility of n-type semiconductor is greater than mobility of
vp 3
= p-type semiconductor.
ve 4
2Gr ´ pR2e So, the current in the n-type semiconductor is greater than
3 current in the p-type semiconductor.
Þ vp = 4ve = 4v
32. (c) Zener diode is a type of special p-n junction diode that
28. (a) Given, length of balancing point, L1 = 36 cm operates in reverse bias. Thus, it is used as a voltage regulator.
So, the statement (A) is correct.
E1 =1.5V The potential barrier of p-n junction for silicon is 0.6-0.7 V and
E 2 = 2.5V for germanium is 0.2-0.35 V.
We know that, So, the statement (B) is incorrect.
E
Potential gradient = 33. (d) In polar molecules, the positive charge and negative
L charge do not overlap each other. So, the total charge on the
E1 E 2 polar molecule is zero. Thus, these types of molecules have
Q = permanent electric dipole moment. e.g. Water is polar
L1 L2
molecule.
where, L2 is the length of the balancing point for cell of emf E 2.
34. (a) The dimensions of energy [E] = [F]× [d]
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
1.5 2.5 Þ [E] = [MLT-2] [L] Þ [E] = [ML2T-2]
= Þ L2 = 60 cm
36 L2 As we know that, the expression of gravitational force,

29. (a) Given, the density of the small ball is d GM1 M 2 Fr 2

F= Þ G=
The mass of the small ball is M r2 M1 M 2
The density of the glycerine is d/2. [F] [r 2] [MLT-2][L]2
\ [G] = Þ [G] =
As we know that, [M1 ] [M 2] [M] [M]
viscous force = weight – buoyant force
Viscous force = Vd1 g - Vd2 g Þ [G] = [M -1L3T-2]
Here, V is the volume of submerged bodies, The dimensions of
g is the acceleration due to gravity, E [ML2T-2] E
d1 is the density of the small ball, = Þ éê ùú = [M 2L-1 T0 ]
G [M -1L3T-2] ë Gû
d2 is the density of the glycerine,
d1 = d and d2 = d / 2 35. (b) Given, the flow rate of the water, m =15 kg/s
t
Substituting the given values in the viscous force expression, The height of the water fall, h = 60 m
we get Loss due to frictional force = 10%
d The power used in the turbine
Viscous force = Vdg - V g
2 = (100 – 10) % = 90%
Vdg Mg
Viscous force = = (Q M = d ´ V) The acceleration due to gravity, g =10 m/s 2
2 2
We know that, power generated by the turbine
30. (c) We know that, capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor, mgh
= change in potential energy = 0.90
Ae0 t
C= …(i)
d = 0.90 × 15 × 10 × 60 = 8100 W = 81
. kW
The relation between the potential difference (V) and electric
36. (d) Given, the initial velocity of a car, u = 0
field (E),
The acceleration of a car, a = 5 m/s2
V = Ed …(ii)
The energy stored in the capacitor, At t = 4 s, v = u + at
1 Þ v = 0 + (5)4 Þ v = 20 m/s
U = CV 2
2 Thus, the final velocity of car at t = 4 s is 20 m/s.
 At t = 4 s, the ball is dropped out of a window by a person Þ v1 = - 210
( )(10)
sitting in the car.
Þ v1 = - 10 2 m/s
The velocity of the ball in the x-direction,
vx = 20 m/s (due to the car) For case (2), ball rebounds to the same height.

Therefore, in the y-direction, the acceleration is equal to the The velocity with which the ball just reaches to the same
acceleration due to gravity, height,

a y = g = 10 m/s2 v2 = 2gh
Þ v2 = 210
( )(10)
The velocity of the ball in the y-direction,
vy = u + a yt Þ v y = 0 + 10 ´ 2 Þ v2 = 10 2 m/s

Þ v y = 20 m/s Now, magnitude of the impulse imparted to the ball,

Thus, the velocity of the ball in y-direction is 20 m/s. |Impulse|= m | Dv |
The net velocity at t = 6s, = 0.15 |10 2 - (-10 2) |

v= vx2 + v2y Þ v = (20)2 + (20)2 = 0.15|2 ´ 10 2|

= 4.2 kg - m/s
Þ v = 20 2 m/s
Thus, the velocity of the ball at t = 6 s is 20 2 m/s. 39. (d) Given, the length of a uniform rod,
L = 200 cm
and there is no acceleration in the x-direction, a x = 0 ms-2
The wedge is placed at the mark = 40 cm
In y-direction, a y = 10 ms-2 The balanced mass placed at 100 cm mark on wedge = 500 g =
Now, we shall determine the net acceleration 0.5 kg
at t = 6 s, The mass suspended from the rod at 20 cm distance from the
end, M = 2 kg
a= a x2 + a 2y Þ a = (0) + (10)2 Þ a = 10 ms-2
Another unknown mass suspended from the rod at 160 cm
37. (c) Output of the given logic circuit is given as distance from the end = m
Let's draw the diagram of the uniform rod suspended with
Y = AB + BC
mass.
Truth table for the given input waveforms A, B and C.
160 cm
20 cm 20 cm 60 cm 80 cm
Time interval A B C AB BC AB BC Y = AB + BC
0 - t1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 O
t1 - t 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 40 cm
t2 -t3 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1
2 kg 0.5 g mg
t3 -t4 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1
t4 -t5 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 As we know in equilibrium net moment of force is equals to
zero.
t5 -t6 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1
Þ 0.5 g (0.60) + mg (1.20) - 2g (0.20) = 0
Hence, output waveform will be 5V. Þ 0.3+1.20 m - 0.4 = 0
Thus, option (c) is correct. 1
Þ 1.20 m = 0.1 Þ m = kg
38. (b) Given, the mass of the ball dropped from the height, m = 12
0.15 kg 40. (d) Given, the focal length of the convex lens, f =+30 cm
The height from the ball dropped, h = 10 m The object distance from the lens, u = - 60 cm
We know that, The image formed by the lens be at distance v, then by using
|Impulse | = m | Dv | lens formula,
where, Dv = v2 - v1 1 1 1
= -
Here, v2 is velocity reaches to the same height, f v u
v1 is velocity just before striking to the ground. 1 1 1
= -
For case (1), ball dropped from the 10m height and strikes to +30 v (-60)
the ground. 1 60 + v
Þ =
Now, the velocity of the ball just before striking to the ground is +30 60 v
v1 = - 2gh Þ 2v = 60 + v Þ v = 60 cm
 Let's draw the ray diagram of the convex lens and mirror. æ $i $j k$ ö
ç ÷
$ $ $
4 i - 20 j + 12k = ç 2 4 6÷
çç ÷
èB B B0 ÷ø
O1 I2 I1 $ = $i(4B - 6B) - $j(2B - 6B) + k
$ (2B - 4B)
Þ 4$i - 20$j + 12k 0 0

Comparing the LHS and RHS of the above equation, we get

60 cm 40 cm 20 cm
$i terms:
This real image will now act as a virtual object for the mirror.
4B0 - 6B = 4 …(i)
Thus, a real image from the mirror is formed 20 cm in front of $j terms:
the mirror. Hence, at 20 cm distance from the lens. Also, this
real image acts as an object for lens for final image. 2B0 - 6B = 20 …(ii)
Again by using lens formula, $ terms:
k
1 1 1 2B - 4B = 12
+ =
v 20 30
Þ B= -6
or v = -60 cm from the lens
Substituting the value of B in the Eq. (ii), we get
i.e., 20 cm from the plane mirror and virtual in nature.
2B0 - 6 (-6) = 20 B0 = - 8
Þ
41. (a) Given, the main supply line voltage in transformer, $
Thus, the magnetic field vector, B = - 6 i - 6$j - 8k
$
V = 220 V
The rating of the lamp = 11 V, 44 W 44. (d) Given, the mass of the particle = m
We know that, The velocity of the projected particle, v = kve
P = VI P …(i) Initial energy at the time of projection
1 GMm
Here, P is the power that operates the lamp, = mv2 -
2 R
V is the supply line voltage,
Final energy at the maximum height h from surface of the
I P is the primary current in the transformer. 1 GMm
Earth = mv2 -
From Eq. (i), we get 2 R+ h
Þ 44 = I P ´ 220 1 GMm
= m(0)2 -
Þ I P = 0.2 A 2 R+ h
(Q final velocity is zero at height h from the surface
42. (b) According to the given circuit diagram in question, of the Earth)
i1 = i 2 + i 3 …(i) GMm
=-
In parallel arrangement of the electrical circuit, R+ h
the voltage remains same.
Using the law of conservation of energy,
\ V = ir (using Ohm’s law)
initial energy at the time of projection = final energy at the
Þ i 2r2 = i 3r3 maximum height h from the surface of the Earth
ir 1 GMm GMm
Þ i2 = 3 3 mv2 - =-
r2 2 R R+ h
Substituting the values in the Eq. (i), we get Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
ir i r 1 GMm GMm
i1 = 3 3 + i 3 Þ 1 = 3 + 1 m(kve)2 - =-
r2 i 3 r2 2 R R+ h
i1 r3 + r2 i3 r2 1 æ 2GM ö
Þ = Þ = mk2 æ 2 GM ö - GMm = - GMm
i3 r2 i1 r3 + r2 Þ ç ÷ çQ ve = ÷
2 è R ø R R+ h è R ø
43. (b) Given, velocity, v = 2$i + 4$j + 6k$ k2 1 1
Þ - =-
$
Force, F = 4$i - 20$j + 12k R R R+ h

As we know, 1 1 k2
Þ = -
R+ h R R
F = q (v ´ B)
Here, q = 1 (given) R
Þ =R+ h
1 - k2
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
$ = ()[( $ ) ´ (B$i + B$j + B k
$ )] R
4$i - 20$j + 12k 1 2$i + 4$j + 6k 0 Þ h= -R
1 - k2
 æ 1 ö Using the Eq. (i), we get
Þ h= Rç 2
- 1÷
è1 - k ø w = w r ± Dw
æ1 - 1 + k2 ö w = (50 ± 4) rad/s
Þ h= Rç ÷
è 1-k ø
2 So, the angular frequency is likely to be 46 rad/s
and 54 rad/s.
æ k2 ö
Þ h= Rç 2
÷ 47. (a) Given, the length of a uniform conducting wire, L = 12a
è1 - k ø
The resistance of a uniform conducting wire = R
45. (d) Given, the number of small drops, n = 27 We know that, magnetic dipole moment, M = nIA
Potential on each charged drop, V = 220 V Here, I is the current in the loop,
Consider r be the radius of the small drops and R be the radius A is the area of the coil,
of the bigger drop.
n is the number of loops.
According to the question, 27 small drops of same size combine
to form a bigger drop. So, the volume remains same, i.e. For case (1):

Vbigger = 27 ´ Vsmall An equilateral triangle of side a.

4 4 Total wire length = n ´ Perimeter of the triangle
Þ pR3 = 27 ´ pr 3
3 3 12a = n ´ 3a Þ n = 4
3 3
Þ R = 27 ´ r Þ R = 3r
Now, the potential of the small drop, a
Kq
V= …(i)
r
n=4
Here, q is the charge on the small drop.
The potential of the bigger drop, 3 2
Area of the triangle, A = a
KQ 4
V¢ =
R Magnetic dipole moment, M = nIA
Here, Q is the charge on the bigger drop. 3 2
Þ M = 4I ´ a
The charge on the bigger drop is 27 times the charge on the 4
smaller drop, i.e. Q = 27q
Þ M= 3Ia 2
So, the potential of the bigger drop,
For case (2) :
K ´ 27q
V¢ = A square of side a.
3r
Total wire length = n ´ Perimeter of the square
Kq
Þ V¢ = 9 12a = n ´ 4a Þ n = 3
r
V ¢ = 9V [from Eq. (i)]
= 9 ´ 220 = 1980 V a

46. (c) Given, in the L-C-R series circuit, L = 5H ,

n=3
C = 80 mF, R = 40 W
Supply voltage, V = 230 V Area of the square loop, A = a 2
1 Magnetic dipole moment, M = nIA Þ M = 3Ia 2
We know that, resonance frequency, wr =
LC
48. (a) Given, the mass of the circular ring = M
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
The radius of the circular ring = R
1
wr = = 50 rad/s We know that, the moment of inertia of the circular ring,
5 ´ 80 ´ 10-6
I = MR2
Therefore, the angular frequencies of the source at which An arc corresponding to a 90° sector in the circular ring is
power transferred to the circuit is half the power at the removed, means one-fourth part of circular ring is removed.
resonant angular frequency are Then, the remaining mass of the circular ring,
w = w r ± Dw …(i) M
M¢ =
We know that, 4
R 40 MR2
Dw = Þ Dw = Þ Dw = 4 The new moment of inertia, I ¢ = M ¢ R2 =
2L 2(5) 4
 Now, the moment of inertia of the remaining part, Thus, the mutual inductance is directly proportional to the
MR 2 R22
I ¢ ¢ = I - I ¢ = MR2 - .
4 R1
3MR2 50. (d) Given, the radius of the circular path = R
Þ I¢ ¢ =
4 The time taken by the particle to complete one revolution = T
Comparing with I ¢ ¢ = KMR2 When the particle is projected with the same speed (by which it
The value of K = 3/ 4 × is moving in circular orbit) at angle q to the horizontal, the
maximum height attained it is given as
49. (d) Since, both conducting circular loops are in same plane
u2 sin2 q
and their centres are coinciding. Hmax = …(i)
2g
Hence, magnetic flux,f = Mi …(i)
Here, M is the mutual inductance. Hmax = 4R (given)
Also, the magnetic flux, f = BA Also, we know that,
Here, B is the magnetic field and 2pR
speed of the particle in circular path, u =
T
A (= pR22) is the area of the inner circular loop.
Substituting the values in the Eq. (i), we get
If the current passing through the outer loop is i, then the 2
magnetic field, æ 2pR ö sin2 q
ç ÷
è ø
m i 4R = T
B= 0 2g
2R1
1/ 2
m0 i æ 2gT 2 ö
Magnetic flux, f = BA Þ f = pR22 …(ii) Þ sin q = ç 2 ÷
2R1 èp Rø
Comparing Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get 1/ 2
æ 2gT 2 ö
m Þ q = sin-1 ç 2 ÷
M = 0 pR22 èp Rø
2R1