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Chapter Questions
93 MCQs

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PYQ 2021
medium
physics ID: jee-main
A huge circular arc of length 4.4 ly subtends an angle '4s' at the centre of the circle. How long it would take for a body to complete 4 revolution if its speed is 8 AU per second ?
Given: 1 ly = m
1 AU = m
1
s
2
s
3
s
4
s
02
PYQ 2021
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The diameter of a spherical bob is measured using a vernier callipers. 9 divisions of the main scale, in the vernier callipers, are equal to 10 divisions of vernier scale. One main scale division is 1 mm. The main scale reading is 10 mm and division 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 cm, then the radius of the bob is ________ cm.
03
PYQ 2021
medium
physics ID: jee-main
If velocity [V] time [T] and force [F] are chosen as the base quantities, the dimensions of the mass will be :
1

2

3

4
04
PYQ 2021
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Assertion A : If in five complete rotations of the circular scale, the distance travelled on main scale is 5 mm and there are 50 total divisions on circular scale, then least count is 0.001 cm.
Reason R : Least Count =

1
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
2
Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
3
A is correct but R is not correct.
4
A is not correct but R is correct.
05
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
A silver wire has a mass g, radius mm and length cm. The maximum percentage error in the measurement of its density will be
1
4%
2
3%
3
6%
4
7%
06
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
A water drop of radius is broken into equal droplets If surface tension of water is , then the gain in surface energy upto first decimal place will be : [Given
1
2
3
4
07
PYQ 2022
easy
physics ID: jee-main
The one division of main scale of Vernier callipers reads 1mm and 10 divisions of Vernier scale is equal to the 9 division 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 6th Vernier division coincides with a main scale division. The diameter of the bob will be ___ \times 10–2 cm.
08
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
A unit scale is to be prepared whose length does not change with temperature and remains 20 cm, using a bimetallic strip made of brass and iron each of different length. The length of both components would change in such a way that difference between their lengths remains constant. If length of brass is 40 cm and length of iron will be ___ cm.
09
PYQ 2022
easy
physics ID: jee-main
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 the main scale and 4th 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 6th Vernier scale division exactly coincides with the main scale reading. The diameter of the spherical body will be
1
3.02 cm
2
3.06 cm
3
3.10 cm
4
3.20 cm
10
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
A screw gauge of pitch is used to measure the diameter of uniform wire of length , the main scale reading is and circular scale reading is . The calculated curved surface area of wire to appropriate significant figures is :[Screw gauge has divisions on the circular scale]
1
2
3
4
11
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
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 least count of the travelling microscope is _______\times 10–6 m.
12
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
identical drops are charged at 22 V each. They combine to form a bigger drop. The potential of the bigger drop will be ______ V.
13
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
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?
1
0.001 cm
2
0.002 mm
3
0.002 cm
4
0.005 cm
14
PYQ 2022
easy
physics ID: jee-main
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. The percentage error is %. The value of x is _________.
15
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main

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

1

2

2

4

3

6

4

8

16
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
If then the relative error in Z will be
1
2
3
4
17
PYQ 2022
easy
physics ID: jee-main
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.]
1

2

3

4

18
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main

An expression of energy density is given by

, where α, β are constants, x is displacement, k is Boltzmann constant and t is the temperature. The dimensions of β will be

1

2

3

4

19
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
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____ \times 10–2 mm
20
PYQ 2022
easy
physics ID: jee-main

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : Product of Pressure (P) and time (t) has the same dimension as that of coefficient of viscosity.
Reason R : Coefficient of viscosity


Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1
Both A and R true, and R is correct explanation of A.
2
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
3
A is true but R is false.
4
A is false but R is true.
21
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
In an experiment of determine the Young’s modulus of wire of a length exactly 1 m, the extension in the length of the wire is measured as 0.4 mm with an uncertainty of ±0.02 mm when a load of 1 kg is applied. The diameter of the wire is measured as 0.4 mm with an uncertainty of ±0.02 mm when a load of 1 kg is applied. The diameter of the wire is measured as 0.4 mm with an uncertainty of ± 0.01 mm. The error in the measurement of Young’s modulus (ΔY) is found to be x × 1010 Nm–2. The value of x is ___.
(Take g=10 m/s2)
22
PYQ 2022
easy
physics ID: jee-main

For

where ‘a‘ is a constant. If percentage error in measurement of ‘x‘ and ‘y’ are 4% and 12%, respectively, then the percentage error for ‘z‘ will be ____ %.

23
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Which of the following physical quantities have the same dimensions?
1

Electric displacement ( ) and surface charge density

2

Displacement current and electric field

3

Current density and surface charge density

4

Electric potential and energy

24
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main

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. The percentage error is
%
. The value of x is _________.

25
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Two coils require 20 minutes and 60 minutes respectively to produce same amount of heat energy when connected separately to the same source. If they are connected in parallel arrangement to the same source; the time required to produce same amount of heat by the combination of coils, will be ___ min.
26
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
A body is performing simple harmonic with an amplitude of 10 cm. The velocity of the body was tripled by air jet when it is at 5 cm from its mean position. The new amplitude of vibration is cm. The value of x is ___.
27
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The variation of applied potential and current flowing through a given wire is shown in figure. The length of wire is 31.4 cm. The diameter of wire is measured as 2.4 cm. The resistivity of the given wire is measured as x × 10–3Ω cm. The value of x is____. [Take π = 3.14]
28
PYQ 2022
hard
physics ID: jee-main
Consider the efficiency of Carnot's engine is given by , where and are constants. If is temperature, is Boltzman constant, is angular displacement and has the dimensions of length. Then, choose the incorrect option.
1
Dimensions of is same as that of force.
2
Dimension of is same as that of energy.
3
Dimension of is same as that of .
4
Dimensions of is same as that of
29
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
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 ________\times 10–2 cm.
30
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The radius of gyration of a cylindrical rod about an axis of rotation perpendicular to its length and passing through the center will be_________m. Given the length of the rod is .
31
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The SI unit of a physical quantity is pascal-second. The dimensional formula of this quantity will be
1
2
3
4
32
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
A parallel beam of light is allowed to fall on a transparent spherical globe of diameter 30 cm and refractive index 1.5. The distance from the centre of the globe at which the beam of light can converge is________ mm.
33
PYQ 2022
medium
physics ID: jee-main
In an experiment to find out the diameter of the wire using a 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
(D) 45th division of circular scale is in the pitch line
(E) Instrument has 0.03 mm negative error
Then the diameter of wire is :
1
2.92 mm
2
2.54 mm
3
2.98 mm
4
3.45 mm
34
PYQ 2022
easy
physics ID: jee-main
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 oscillations 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 _________ .
35
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The maximum error in the measurement of resistance, current and time for which current flows in an electrical circuit are 1\%,2\% and respectively The maximum percentage error in the detection of the dissipated heat will be:
1
2
2
4
3
6
4
8
36
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Match List I with List II
List I List II
A.Young's Modulus (Y)I.[M L-1 T-1 ]
B.Co-efficient of Viscosity (η)II.[M L2 T-1 ]
C.Planck's Constant (h)III.[M L-1 T-2 ]
D.Work Function (ϕ)IV.[M L2 T-2 ]
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
2
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
3
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
37
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
represents the equation of state of some gases Where is the pressure, is the volume, is the temperature and are the constants The physical quantity, which has dimensional formula as that of , will be:
1
Bulk modulus
2
Compressibility
3
Modulus of rigidity
4
Energy density
38
PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: jee-main
Match List I with List II:
List - IList - II
A.TorqueI.kg m-1 s-2
B.Energy DensityII.kg ms-1
C.Pressure gradientIII.kg m-2 s-2
D.ImpulseIV.kg m2 s-2
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1
A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
2
A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
3
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
4
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
39
PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: jee-main
The frequency ( ) of an oscillating liquid drop may depend upon the radius ( ) of the drop, density ( ) of the liquid, and the surface tension ( ) of the liquid as:
The values of , , and respectively are:
1

2

3

4

40
PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: jee-main

Match List I with List II

List IList II
A.Angular momentumI.ML2T−2
B.TorqueII.ML−2T−2
C.StressIII.ML2T−1
D.Pressure gradientIV.ML−1T−2

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1
A - IV, B - II, C - I, D - III
2
A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I
3
A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
4
A - I, B - IV, C - III, D - II
41
PYQ 2023
hard
physics ID: jee-main

Density (p) of a body depends on the force applied (F), its speed (v) and time of motion (t) by the relation p = KFavbtc , where K is a dimensionless constant. Then

1
a=1, b=-4 and c=-2
2
a=2, b=-4 and c=-1
3
a=-1, b=-4 and c=2
4
a=1, b=4 and c=-2
42
PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: jee-main

If frequency can be represented as f = (radius)a (density)b (surface tension)c. Find a, b, c?

1

a = , b = , c =

2

a = , b = , c =

3

a = , b = , c =

4

a = , b = , c =

43
PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: jee-main
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
LIST ILIST II
APlanck's constant (h)1
BStopping potential (Vs)2
CWork function (ø)3
DMomentum (p)4
1
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
2
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
4
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
44
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main

In a screw gauge, there are 100 divisions on the circular scale and the main scale moves by on a complete rotation of the circular scale The zero of circular scale lies divisions below the line of graduation when two studs are brought in contact with each other When a wire is placed between the studs, linear scale divisions are clearly visible while division the circular scale coincide with the reference line The diameter of the wire is _____

45
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Match column I with column II and choose the correct option.
Column IColumn II
(I) Torque(a) M°LT-2
(II) stress(b) ML-1T-1
(III) Coefficient of viscosity(c) ML-IT-2
(IV) Potential gradient(d) ML27-2
1
I → a, II → c, III → b, IV → d
2
I → d, II → b, III → c, IV → a
3
I → d, II → c, III → b, IV → a
4
I → a, II → c, III → d, IV → b
46
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
If mass, radius of cross-section and height of a cylinder are (0.4+0.01) g, (6+0.03) m and height (8+0.04) m. The maximum percentage error in the measurement of density of cylinder is?
1
1%
2
4%
3
8%
4
7%
47
PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: jee-main

R1 = (15 ± 0.5) Ω
R2 = (10 ± 0.5) Ω
Find % error in equivalent resistance if resistors R1 and R2 are connected in parallel ?

1
5%
2
4.33%
3
3%
4
3.33%
48
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main

In a screw gauge, there are 100 divisions on the circular scale and the main scale moves by on a complete rotation of the circular scale The zero of circular scale lies divisions below the line of graduation when two studs are brought in contact with each other When a wire is placed between the studs, linear scale divisions are clearly visible while division the circular scale coincide with the reference line. The diameter of the wire is _____

49
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Range is maximum at θ = 45º.
Reason (R): Range is maximum when sin (2θ) = 1.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true & reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion.
2
Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R is not correct explanation of assertion.
3
Assertion (A) is true and reason (R) is false.
4
Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is false.
50
PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: jee-main
Two resistances are given as and . The percentage error in the measurement of equivalent resistance when they are connected in parallel is -
1
2.33
2
4.33
3
5.33
4
6.33
51
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
If momentum , area and time are taken as fundamental quantities, then the dimensional formula for coefficient of viscosity is :
1
2
3
4
52
PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: jee-main
Which of the following physical quantities have the same dimensions?
1
Electric displacement and surface charge density
2
Displacement current and electric field
3
Current density and surface charge density
4
Electric potential and energy
53
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Match the physical quantity in column-I with the respective dimension in column-II and choose the correct option.
Column-I Column-II
I.Spring constant(P)[ML2T0 ]
II.Moment of inertia(Q)[M0L0T–1 ]
III.Angular momentum(R)[ML0T–2 ]
IV.Angular speed(S)[ML2T–1 ]
1
I(P), II(Q), III(R), IV(S)
2
I(R), II(P), III(Q), IV(S)
3
I(R), II(S), III(Q), IV(P)
4
I(R), II(P), III(S), IV(Q)
54
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
A 2 meter long scale with least count of 0.2 cm is used to measure the locations of objects on an optical bench. While measuring the focal length of a convex lens, the object pin and the convex lens are placed at 80 cm mark and lm mark, respectively. The image of the object pin on the other side of lens coincides with image pin that is kept at 180 cm mark. The % error in the estimation of focal length is
1
0.51
2
0.85
3
1.02
4
1.70
55
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
If force (F), velocity (V) and time (T) are considered as fundamental physical quantity, then dimensional formula of density will be :
1
2
3
4
56
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
A physical quantity P is given as

The percentage error in the measurement of a,b, c and d are1%, 2%, 3% and 4% respectively. The percentage error in the measurement of quantity P will be
1
11%
2
12%
3
9%
4
13%
57
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The equation of a circle is given by , 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 : . The dimensions of 𝑡 is given as .
1
2
3
4
58
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Match List I with List II:
List-I (Physical Quantity)List-II (Dimensional Formula)
(A)Pressure Gradient(I)
(B)Energy density(II)
(C)Electric field(III)
(D)Latent heat(IV)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
2
A-II, B-III, C-l, D-IV
3
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
4
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
59
PYQ 2023
medium
physics ID: jee-main
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 as 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 measurement of refractive index of the slab is , where 𝑥 is _______.
60
PYQ 2024
easy
physics ID: jee-main
Consider two physical quantities and related to each other as where , , and have dimensions of energy, length, and time, respectively. The dimension of is:
1
2
3
4
61
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
There are 100 divisions on the circular scale of a screw gauge of pitch 1 mm. With no measuring quantity in between the jaws, the zero of the circular scale lies 5 divisions below the reference line. The diameter of a wire is then measured using this screw gauge. It is found the 4 linear scale divisions are clearly visible while 60 divisions on circular scale coincide with the reference line. The diameter of the wire is :
1
4.65 mm
2
4.55 mm
3
4.60 mm
4
3.35 mm
62
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Statement 1: Positive zero error is added in measured value.
Statement 2: Defect may occur during manufacturing of measuring instruments
1
Statement 1 is true while statement 2 is false
2
Statement 1 is false while Statement 2 is true
3
Both statements are true
4
Both statements are false
63
PYQ 2024
easy
physics ID: jee-main
The gravitational potential at a point above the surface of earth is and the acceleration due to gravity at that point is . Assume that the mean radius of earth to be . The height of this point above the earth’s surface is:
1
1200 km
2
540 km
3
1600 km
4
1000 km
64
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
One main scale division of a vernier caliper is equal to m units. If nth division of main scale coincides with (n + 1)th division of vernier scale,
the least count of the vernier caliper is:
1
2
3
4
65
PYQ 2024
easy
physics ID: jee-main
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 :
1
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3
(A) is true but (R) is false
4
(A) is false but (R) is true
66
PYQ 2024
hard
physics ID: jee-main
In a vernier calliper, when both jaws touch each other, zero of the vernier scale shifts towards left and its division coincides exactly with a certain division on the main scale. If 50 vernier scale divisions equal to 49 main scale divisions and zero error in the instrument is 0.04 mm, then how many main scale divisions are there in 1 cm?
1
40
2
5
3
20
4
10
67
PYQ 2024
easy
physics ID: jee-main
A force is represented by Where distance and time. The dimensions of are:
1
2
3
4
68
PYQ 2024
easy
physics ID: jee-main

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

1
0.01 mm
2
0.1 mm
3
0.1 cm
4
0.01 cm
69
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The fundamental frequency of closed organ pipe is equal to the frequency of first overtone of open organ pipe of length 60 cm. The length of closed organ pipe is
1
45 cm
2
30 cm
3
15 cm
4
60 cm
70
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main

A vernier caliper has main scale divisions coinciding with vernier scale division equals . the least count of the device is :

1
2
3
4
71
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Match List-I with List-II.
1
A–II, B–I, C–IV, D–III
2
A–I, B–II, C–III, D–IV
3
A–III, B–IV, C–II, D–I
4
A–IV, B–III, C–II, D–I
72
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
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
2
3
4
73
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
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:
1
0.002
2
0.003
3
0.001
4
0.00144
74
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The diameter of a sphere is measured using a vernier caliper whose 9 divisions of main scale are equal to 10 divisions of vernier scale. The shortest division on the main scale is equal to l mm. The main scale reading is 2 cm and second division of vernier scale coincides with a division on main scale. If mass of the sphere is 8.635 g, the density of the sphere is:
1
2
3
4
75
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Dimensions of specific heat is
Statement (II): Dimensions of gas constant is
1
Statement (I) is incorrect but statement (II) is correct
2
Both statement (I) and statement (II) are incorrect
3
Statement (I) is correct but statement (II) is incorrect
4
Both statement (I) and statement (II) are correct
76
PYQ 2024
easy
physics ID: jee-main
Least count of a vernier caliper is .The value of one division on the main scale is . Then the number of divisions of the main scale that coincide with divisions of the vernier scale is:
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2
3
4
77
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: jee-main
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 light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
2
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
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Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
4
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
78
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: jee-main
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 is:
79
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-ILIST-II
A.Boltzmann constantI.
B.Coefficient of viscosityII.
C.Planck's constantIII.
D.Thermal conductivityIV.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
2
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
3
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
4
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
80
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main

The ratio of the power of a light source to that of the light source is 2. is emitting photons per second at 600 nm. If the wavelength of the source is 300 nm, then the number of photons per second emitted by is ________________ .

81
PYQ 2025
hard
physics ID: jee-main
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 additions of the masses of 3 particles will be.
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661.845 g
2
662 g
3
661.8 g
4
661.84 g
82
PYQ 2025
hard
physics ID: jee-main

Two light beams fall on a transparent material block at point 1 and 2 with angle and , respectively, as shown in the figure. After refraction, the beams intersect at point 3 which is exactly on the interface at the other end of the block. Given: the distance between 1 and 2, cm and , where is the refractive index of the block and is the refractive index of the outside medium, then the thickness of the block is …….. cm.

83
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: jee-main
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 is:
84
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: jee-main
The ratio of the power of a light source to that of the light source is 2. is emitting photons per second at 600 nm. If the wavelength of the source is 300 nm, then the number of photons per second emitted by is \_\_\_\_\_ .
85
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
The density of a uniform cylinder is determined by measuring its mass , length and diameter . The measured values of and are g, mm and mm, respectively. Calculated percentage fractional error in is
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0.63%
2
0.82%
3
0.72%
4
0.25%
86
PYQ 2026
easy
physics ID: jee-main
Two cars and each of mass kg are moving on parallel tracks separated by a distance of m, in same direction with speeds km/h and km/h. The magnitude of angular momentum of car with respect to car is _________ J.s.
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2
3
4
87
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
What will be the number of significant figures in the sum of ?
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
88
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Match the following as per dimensional formula.
1
1-R, 2-P, 3-Q, 4-S
2
1-S, 2-Q, 3-R, 4-S
3
1-R, 2-P, 3-S, 4-Q
4
1-S, 2-Q, 3-Q, 4-S
89
PYQ 2026
easy
physics ID: jee-main
When both jaws of a vernier calipers touch each other, zero mark of the vernier scale is right to the zero mark of main scale. 4th mark on vernier scale coincides with a certain mark on the main scale. While measuring the length of a cylinder, observer observes 15 divisions on main scale and 5th division of vernier scale coincides with a main scale division. Measured length of cylinder is ________ mm. (Least count of Vernier calliper = mm)
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2
3
4
90
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Measurement taken with Vernier caliper are as follows: mm. What can be the least count of Vernier Caliper?
1
mm
2
mm
3
mm
4
mm
91
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Find dimensions of if where = pressure, = density, = speed.}
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2
3
4

92
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Time period of a spring-block system is given by . If mass of the block is given by and time period is measured using a stopwatch having least count of and was found to be for oscillations, then find the % error in measurement of .
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2
3
4
93
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: jee-main
Match the column
1
A R; B P; C S; D S
2
A T; B P; C U; D S
3
A R; B T; C Q; D Q
4
A T; B U; C S; D Q