TPT-19

PHYSICS
Date : 30-09-2016 Time : 75 Min. Max. Marks : 80

Marking Scheme :
SCQ - 1 - 3, (4, –1)
MCQ = 4 - 9, (4, –1)
Comprehen sion = 10 - 18, (4, –1)
Integer = 19 - 20, (4, –1)

SECTION-1 : (Only One option correct type)

This section contains 3 multiple choice questions. Each question has four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D) out of
which ONLY ONE is correct.

1. An ice berg is in the form of an upright rectangular regular pyramid of which 10 m shows above the
water surface. Ignoring any induced motion of the water, find the period of small vertical oscillations of
–3 –3
the berg. The density of ice is 900 kg m . Density of water is 1000 kg m .
(200 puzzling problems in physics)
(A) 8 sec (B) 11 sec (C) 15 sec (D) 5 sec

2. A point P is located above an inclined plane. Angle of inclination of incline plane with horizontal plane is
. It is possible to reach the plane by sliding under gravity down a straight frictionless wire, joining P to
some P on the plane. How should Pbe chosen so as to minimise the time taken ?
(200 puzzling problems in physics)

(A) line joining P and P' should be at angle from vertical
2
(B) line joining P and P' should be at angle  from vertical
(C) line joining P and P' should be along vertical
(D) Data insufficient.

3. If the solar system were proportionally reduced so that the average distance between the sun and the
1
Earth become times, how long would a year be now ? Take the density of matter to be unchanged.
10
(200 puzzling problems in physics)
1
(A) Remains same (B) Become times
10
1 1
(C) Become times (D) Become times
10 10 1000
 SECTION-2 : (One or more option correct type)
This section contains 6 multiple choice question. Each question has four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D) out of
which ONE or MORE are correct.
4. A man of height h0 = 2m is bungee jumping from a platform situated a height h = 25 m above a lake.
One end of an elastic rope is attached to his foot and the other end is fixed to the platform. He starts
falling from rest in a vertical position. Assume that COM of the jumper is half way up his body.
(200 puzzling problems in physics)

The length and elastic properties of the rope are chosen so that his speed will have been reduced to
zero at the instant when his head reaches the surface of the water. Ultimately the jumper is hanging
from the rope, with his head 8 m above the water. Choose the correct option (s) (Consider mechanical
energy loss only during upward motion of the man).
(A) unstretched length of the rope is 13m (B) Maximum speed of jumper is 38m/sec
(C) Maximum acceleration of jumper is 4g (D) Maximum speed of jumper is 28m/sec.

5. Threads of length 1,  2 and  3 are fastened to the vertices of a homogeneous triangular plate of weight
W. The other ends of the threads are fastened to a common point, as shown in the figure. All the string
are tight. (200 puzzling problems in physics)
O

2 3
1 B
G
A C
W

   
Choose the correct option(s). Given that 1  AO,  2  BO,  3  CO, m  GO
W
(A) Tension in string of length 1 is    1
1   2   3
W  
(B) Tension in string of length 2 is    1   3
1   2   3
W
(C) Tension in string of length 3 is  3
3m
W
(D) Tension in string of length 1 is  1
3m
6. An executive toy consists of three suspended steel balls of masses M, and m arranged in that order
with their centers in a horizontal line. The ball of mass M is drawn aside in their common plane until its
centre has been raised by h and is then released . If M  m and all collisions are elastic .  is chosen
so that the ball of mass m rises to the greatest possible height h max. (Neglect multiple collisions)
Choose the correct options. (200 puzzling problems in physics)
Mm
(A)  = Mm (B)  =
Mm

8M2h 16M2h
(C) hmax = (D) hmax =
( M  m )4 ( M  m )4

7. Two parallel plate capacitors differ only in the spacing between their (very thin) plates; one, AB, has a
spacing of 5mm and capacitance of 20pF, the other, CD, has spacing of 2mm. Plates A and C carry
charges of +1nC, whilst B and D each carry –1nC. The capacitor CD is slid centrally between and
parallel to the plates of AB without touching them. Choose the correct option(s) :
(200 puzzling problems in physics)
(A) Potential difference VAB after the capacitor CD is slid between the plates of AB is 70V
(B) Potential difference VCD after the capacitor CD is slid between the plates of AB is 40V
(C) Potential difference VAD after the capacitor CD is slid between the plates of AB is 55V
(D) Potential difference VBD after the capacitor CD is slid between the plates of AB is –15V

8. One end of a horizontal track of gauge  and negligible resistance, is connected to a capacitor of
capacitance C charged to voltage V0. The inductance of the assembly is negligible. The system is
placed in a homogeneous, vertical magnetic field of induction GB, as shown in the figure.
(200 puzzling problems in physics)
x x x x x B x
S

x x x x x x

R F
C
x x x x x x

V0
x x x x x x
A frictionless conducting rod of mass m and resistance R is placed per-pendicularly on to the track. The
polarity of the capacitor is such that the rod is repelled from the capacitor when the switch is turned
over. Choose the correct option(s).
BCV0
(A) Final velocity of rod is v max  .
m  B2  2 C
2BCV0
(B) Final velocity of rod is v max  .
m  B2  2 C
final kinetic energy of rod
(C) Maximum efficiency of this 'electromagnetic gun' i.e.  = is 0.5.
initial energy stored in capacitor
CV0
(D) Under the condition of maximum efficiency final charge on the capacitor is .
2
9. In the diagram shown, a uniform magnetic field is present perpendicular to the plane of the paper. Both
the rings are identical and have a constant resistance per unit length. The left ring has been kept fixed
at its position and the right ring is slid uniformly on the left ring towards the right hand side. Which of the
following statements is/are true ? (Neglect self inductance and mutual inductance of coils.)
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(A) The emf induced in the left ring is zero
(B) The emf induced in both the rings is non zero..
(C) The force acting due to magnetic field on the right ring is zero.
(D) The force acting due to magnetic field on both the rings is non-zero.

SECTION – 3 : (Paragraph Type)

This section contains 3 paragraphs each describing theory, experiment, data etc. Nine questions relate to
three paragraphs. Each question of a paragraph has only one correct answer among the four choices (A), (B),
(C) and (D).

Paragraph for Questions 10 and 12

Two uniform rod AB and BC (each of length 2R) joined at right angles, as shown in figure is placed onto a
horizontal fixed cylinder of radius R as shown in the figure. Mass of rod AB is m1 and of rod BC is m2.
A B

C
m2
Answer the following three questions. (use k = )
m1
(200 puzzling problems in physics)
10. If the rod is not to slip off the cylinder, coefficient of friction at both surfaces i.e at AB & BC are same.
Minimum coefficient of friction required is :
1  k 2  4k – 1  k  1  k 2  2k – 1  k 
(A) (B)
2 2
1  k 2  2k – 1  2k  1  2k 2  4k – 1  2k 
(C) (D)
2 2

11. If the rod is not to slip off the cylinder, friction is only at surface AB ,CD is smooth. Minimum coefficient
of friction required is :
1 1 1 1
(A) 1  (B*) 1 – (C) 1 – (D) 1 
1 k 1 k 1  2k 1  2k

12. If k=1 and both surfaces are smooth, normal contact between rod AB and cylinder just after the rod is
released will be :
9mg 11mg 13mg
(A) (B) (C*) (D) 2mg
8 8 8
 Paragraph for Questions 13 and 15
Consider a parallel plate capacitor, such that separation between plates is d and area of each plates is A, as
shown in the figure. Both plates of capacitor are earthed. Ignore edge effects. Answer the following three
questions. (200 puzzling problems in physics)
A

13. A point charge carrying charge Q is placed between the plates, at a distance x from lower plate. Charge
accumulated on lower plate will be:
d x x Q
(A) Q (B) Q (C)  (D) Zero
d d 2

14. In continuation of last question, Charge accumulated on upper plate will be:
d x x Q
(A) Q (B) Q (C)  (D) Zero
d d 2

15. If instead of a point charge, a point like dipole is placed between the earthed plates of the capacitor, of
dipole moment p, perpendicular to the plates at same position where point charge was kept, .
magnitude of charge accumulated on lower plate will be:
| p | x  | p | d  |p|
(A) (B) (C) Q  (D) Zero
d  d  x  d  d  x  d

Paragraph for Questions 16 and 18

A homogenous field of magnetic induction B is perpendicular to a track of gauge  which is inclined at an angle
 to the horizontal. A frictionless conducting rod of mass m straddles the two rails of the track as shown in the
figure. (200 puzzling problems in physics)
L
C
C
S

R B
m

F


We may close the track either by a resistor of resistance R, or by a capacitor of capacitance C, or by a inductor
of inductance L. Rod is being released from rest at t = 0, after closing the track. Answer the following three
questions.
16. If the track is closed by resistance, choose the CORRECT option.
mgR sin  2mgR sin 
(A) final speed of rod will be (B) final speed of rod will be
B2  2 B2  2
mgR 2 sin  mgR sin 
(C) final speed of rod will be (D) final speed of rod will be
B2  2 B2 
17. If the track is closed by capacitor, choose the CORRECT option.
(A) rod will move with variable acceleration, magnitude of acceleration will decrease with time.
(B) rod will move with variable acceleration, magnitude of acceleration will increase with time.
(C) rod will move with constant velocity.
(D) rod will move with constant acceleration.

18. If the track is closed by inductor, choose the CORRECT option.

(A) rod will move with constant velocity.
mgL sin 
(B) rod will perform SHM with amlitude
B2  2
2mgL sin 
(C) rod will perform SHM with amlitude
B2  2
(D) rod will move with constant acceleration.

SECTION-4 : (Integer value correct Type)

This section contains 2 questions. The answer to each question is a single digit integer, ranging from 0 to 9
(both inclusive)

19. If a battery of voltage V is connected across terminals  of the black box shown in the figure, a voltmeter
connected to terminals  gives a reading of V/2; while if the battery is connected to terminals , a
voltmeter across terminals  reads V. The block box contains only passive circuit elements. Now a
resistance equal to equivalent resistance between terminal  is connected between terminal  and then
a voltmeter is connected parallel to this resistance. Battery of voltage V is connected across terminal .
V
Reading of Voltmeter is . Find the minimum value of  + . All voltmeters are ideal.

(200 puzzling problems in physics)

I II

20. Consider 3 identical conducting loops kept parallel to each other such that their axis coincides. Loop
(1), loop (2) and loop (3) self inductance of each loop is L. Current in loop (1) is I1, in loop (2) I2 and in
dI1 dI2 dI3
loop (3) I3, rate of change in current in them at certain instant is , , respectively . Their
dt dt dt
mutual inductance is Mij (i.e. for 1 & 2 its M12) current in loop (1) and (3) is in same sense and in (2) its
in opposite sense : [Used in Paper-1_(JPT-1 ADV.)_(Rev. Plan-2)_(01-05-
16)] [Made by RKH Sir 2016-2017] [EI-MI]_(104) [M]

d  d

1 2 3

 
(1) (2) (3)

dI1 dI2 dI3 L

Given that if   , emf induced in loop (2) is zero. Find
dt dt dt M12