At a given place where acceleration due to gravity is $g{\rm{m}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 2}},$ a sphere of lead of density $d{\rm{kg}}{{\rm{m}}^{ - 3}}$ is gently released in a column of liquid of density ${\rm{\rho kg}}{{\rm{m}}^{ - 3}}$. If $d > {\rm{\rho }},$ the sphere will

Fall vertically with an acceleration $g\left( {\frac{{d - {\rm{\rho }}}}{d}} \right)$

Fall vertically with an acceleration $g{\rm{m}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 2}}$

Fall vertically with no acceleration

Fall vertically with an acceleration $g\left( {\frac{{\rm{\rho }}}{d}} \right)$

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If

\rho

is the density and

\eta

is coefficient of viscosity of fluid which flows with a speed

v

in the pipe of diameter

d,

the correct formula for Reynolds number

{R_e}

is:

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

{R_e} = \frac{{\rho vd}}{\eta }

Option C (

{R_e} = \frac{{\rho vd}}{\eta }

) is correct because it represents the standard formula for Reynolds number, relating density, velocity, diameter, and viscosity.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: ${R_e} = \frac{{\rho vd}}{\eta }$ . This is the standard formula for Reynolds number.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Recall the definition of Reynolds number.

Step 2: The Reynolds number ( $R_e$ ) is a dimensionless quantity that describes the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces.

Step 3: The formula for Reynolds number is given by: $R_e = \frac{{\rho vd}}{\eta }$ , where $\rho$ is the density, $v$ is the velocity, $d$ is the diameter, and $\eta$ is the dynamic viscosity.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: ${R_e} = \frac{{\eta d}}{{\rho v}}$ - This is incorrect as it has the inverse relationship between the variables.
- Option B: ${R_e} = \frac{{\rho v}}{{\eta d}}$ - This is incorrect as the diameter should be in the numerator.
- Option D: ${R_e} = \frac{\eta }{{\rho vd}}$ - This is incorrect as it is the inverse of the correct formula.

Key Concepts:
- Reynolds Number
- Fluid Dynamics
- Viscosity

Memory Aids:
- Reynolds number is proportional to density and velocity and inversely proportional to viscosity.

Quick Tips:
- Remember the standard formula for Reynolds number.

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In which one of the following cases will the liquid flow in a pipe be most streamlined

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

Liquid of high viscosity and low density flowing through a pipe of small radius

Option B (Liquid of high viscosity and low density flowing through a pipe of small radius) is correct because these conditions favor laminar flow, which is more streamlined.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: Liquid of high viscosity and low density flowing through a pipe of small radius. These conditions favor laminar flow.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Recall the factors affecting streamline flow (laminar flow).

Step 2: Streamline flow is favored by:
- High viscosity (resists turbulence)
- Low density (reduces inertial forces)
- Small pipe radius (reduces turbulence)
- Low velocity (not mentioned in options, but relevant)

Step 3: Option B satisfies these conditions.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: High density promotes turbulence.
- Option C: Low viscosity and high radius promote turbulence.
- Option D: Low viscosity, high density and large radius promote turbulence.

Key Concepts:
- Streamline Flow (Laminar Flow)
- Viscosity
- Density
- Reynolds Number

Memory Aids:
- High viscosity = smooth flow.
- Low density = less inertia = smooth flow.

Quick Tips:
- Think about how viscosity resists turbulence.

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Three liquids of equal masses are taken in three identical cubical vessels A ,B and C . Their densities are

{\mathrm{\rho }_A},{\mathrm{\rho }_B}\mathrm{and}{\mathrm{\rho }_C}

respectively but

{\mathrm{\rho }_A} < {\mathrm{\rho }_B} < {\mathrm{\rho }_C}.

. below the force extract by the liquid on the base of cubical vessel is

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

the same in all the vessels

Option C (the same in all the vessels) is correct because the force exerted by a liquid on the base of a vessel depends only on the height of the liquid column and the area of the base, and since the masses are equal and the vessels are identical, the height will adjust such that the force is the same.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: the same in all the vessels. The force exerted by the liquid on the base depends on the height of the liquid column, the area of the base, and the density. Since the masses and base areas are the same, the force will be the same.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: The problem states that three liquids of equal masses are in identical cubical vessels.

Step 2: The force exerted by a liquid on the base of a vessel is given by $F = P \times A$ , where $P$ is the pressure and $A$ is the area of the base.

Step 3: The pressure at the base of the vessel is given by $P = h \rho g$ , where $h$ is the height of the liquid column, $\rho$ is the density, and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity.

Step 4: Therefore, the force is $F = h \rho g A$ .

Step 5: Since the masses are equal ( $m = \rho V = \rho A h$ ), we have $h = \frac{m}{\rho A}$ .

Step 6: Substituting this into the force equation, we get $F = \frac{m}{\rho A} \rho g A = mg$ .

Step 7: Since the masses are equal, the force exerted by each liquid on the base of its vessel is the same.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: Maximum in vessel C is incorrect because the force is the same in all vessels, regardless of density.
- Option B: Maximum in vessel C is incorrect because the force is the same in all vessels, regardless of density.
- Option D: Maximum in vessel A is incorrect because the force is the same in all vessels, regardless of density.

Key Concepts:
- Pressure in a liquid
- Force exerted by a liquid
- Density and mass relationship

Memory Aids:
- $P = h \rho g$ (Pressure in a liquid)
- $F = PA$ (Force = Pressure x Area)

Quick Tips:
- When dealing with liquids in vessels, remember that the force on the base depends on the height of the liquid column and the area of the base.

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A liquid flows through a pipe of non-uniform cross-section. If

{A_1}

and

{A_2}

are the cross-sectional area of the pipe at two points, the ratio of velocities of the liquid at these points will be

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

\frac{{{A_2}}}{{{A_1}}}

Option C (

\frac{{{A_2}}}{{{A_1}}}

) is correct because the equation of continuity states that

A_1v_1 = A_2v_2

, therefore the ratio of velocities is inversely proportional to the ratio of areas.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $\frac{{{A_2}}}{{{A_1}}}$ . The ratio of velocities is inversely proportional to the ratio of areas due to the equation of continuity.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the situation: Liquid flowing through a pipe of non-uniform cross-section.

Step 2: Key Concept: Equation of Continuity. For an incompressible fluid, the volume flow rate is constant: $A_1v_1 = A_2v_2$ , where $A_1$ and $A_2$ are the cross-sectional areas at two points, and $v_1$ and $v_2$ are the corresponding velocities.

Step 3: Find the Ratio of Velocities: We want to find $\frac{{v_1}}{{v_2}}$ . From the equation of continuity, we can rearrange to get $\frac{{v_1}}{{v_2}} = \frac{{A_2}}{{A_1}}$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- **Option A ( ${A_1}{A_2}$ ): This is incorrect because the velocities are inversely proportional to the areas, not directly proportional to their product.
- Option B ( $\frac{{{A_1}}}{{{A_2}}}$ ): This is incorrect because it represents the inverse of the correct ratio. The velocity at point 1 is inversely proportional to the area at point 1.
- Option D ( $\frac{1}{{{A_1}{A_2}}}$ ): This is incorrect because it suggests the velocity ratio is inversely proportional to the product of the areas, which is not true.

Key Concepts:**
- Equation of Continuity: $A_1v_1 = A_2v_2$
- Incompressible Fluid
- Fluid Dynamics

Memory Aids:
- A1V1 = A2V2 (Area times Velocity is constant)

Quick Tips:
- Remember the equation of continuity.
- Understand the inverse relationship between area and velocity.

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A piece of ice is floating in a beaker containing thick sugar solution of water. As the ice melts, the total level of the liquid

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

Increases

Option A (Increases) is correct because the sugar solution is denser than ice, and the melted ice adds water to the solution, increasing the liquid level.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: Increases. The melted ice adds water to the sugar solution, increasing the liquid level.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Consider the density of ice and the sugar solution.

Step 2: Ice is less dense than water, but the sugar solution is denser than water.

Step 3: When ice melts, it turns into water.

Step 4: Since the sugar solution is denser than the ice, the volume of water produced by the melting ice will be greater than the volume of the ice submerged in the solution.

Step 5: Therefore, the total level of the liquid increases.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B: Decreases - This is incorrect because the volume of melted ice is greater than the volume of the ice submerged.
- Option C: Remains unchanged - This is incorrect because the volume changes upon melting.
- Option D: Insufficient data - This is incorrect because we can determine the change in liquid level based on the densities.

Key Concepts:
- Density
- Buoyancy
- Archimedes' Principle

Memory Aids:
- Density = Mass/Volume

Quick Tips:
- Consider the relative densities of the ice and the liquid.

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A: It is difficult for a man to walk on sand But camel walk easily on sand
R: Camels feet have larger area than feet of man hence pressure is less

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Option A is correct because both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains why it's difficult for a man to walk on sand while a camel can walk easily.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Camels have larger feet, reducing pressure on the sand.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Understand the Assertion: It is difficult for a man to walk on sand, but a camel can walk easily on sand.

Step 2: Understand the Reason: Camels' feet have a larger area than the feet of a man; hence, the pressure is less.

Step 3: Pressure is defined as force per unit area: $P = \frac{F}{A}$ .

Step 4: When a man walks on sand, his weight (force) is concentrated on a relatively small area (his feet). This results in high pressure on the sand, causing the sand to yield and making it difficult to walk.

Step 5: Camels, on the other hand, have large, flat feet. This distributes their weight (force) over a much larger area, resulting in lower pressure on the sand. The lower pressure prevents the sand from yielding as much, making it easier for them to walk.

Step 6: The reason correctly explains the assertion. The larger area of a camel's feet reduces the pressure on the sand, making it easier to walk.

Step 7: Final Answer: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B: Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A: The reason *is* the correct explanation.
- Option C: A is true but R is false: Both are true.
- Option D: Both A and R are false: Both are true.

Key Concepts:
- Pressure: $P = \frac{F}{A}$
- Force and Area relationship

Memory Aids:
- Pressure = Force / Area

Quick Tips:
- Larger area means lower pressure for the same force.
- Consider the distribution of weight over an area.

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The change in surface energy when a drop of radius R splits into 8 droplets, each of radius r is (surface tension is T)

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

4\pi {R^2}T

Option B (

4\pi {R^2}T

) is correct because the change in surface energy is the surface tension multiplied by the change in surface area, and the total surface area increases when the drop splits.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $4\pi {R^2}T$ . The change in surface energy is the surface tension times the change in surface area.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Find the radius of the smaller droplets. The volume of the large drop is equal to the total volume of the 8 smaller droplets: $\frac{4}{3}\pi R^3 = 8 \times \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$ . This simplifies to $R^3 = 8r^3$ , so $r = \frac{R}{2}$ .

Step 2: Calculate the initial surface area of the large drop: $A_1 = 4\pi R^2$ .

Step 3: Calculate the total surface area of the 8 smaller droplets: $A_2 = 8 \times 4\pi r^2 = 8 \times 4\pi (\frac{R}{2})^2 = 8 \times 4\pi \frac{R^2}{4} = 8\pi R^2$ .

Step 4: Calculate the change in surface area: $\Delta A = A_2 - A_1 = 8\pi R^2 - 4\pi R^2 = 4\pi R^2$ .

Step 5: Calculate the change in surface energy: $\Delta U = T \Delta A = T(4\pi R^2) = 4\pi R^2 T$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: $2\pi {R^2}T$ - This is incorrect.
- Option C: $8\pi {R^2}T$ - This is incorrect.
- Option D: $16\pi {R^2}T$ - This is incorrect.

Key Concepts:
- Surface Energy
- Surface Tension
- Volume of a Sphere
- Surface Area of a Sphere

Memory Aids:
- Surface energy = Surface tension x Surface area

Quick Tips:
- When a drop splits into smaller droplets, the total surface area increases.

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A: A large soap bubble expands while a small bubble shrinks, when they are connected to each other by a capillary tube
R: The excess pressure inside bubble (or drop) is inversely proportional to the radius

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

A is true but R is false

Option C (A is true but R is false) is correct because a larger bubble has lower excess pressure and expands at the expense of the smaller one, but the excess pressure is inversely proportional to the radius, not directly proportional.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: A is true but R is false. The large bubble expands while the small bubble shrinks, but the excess pressure is inversely proportional to the radius.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Analyze Assertion A. A large soap bubble expands while a small bubble shrinks when they are connected because the smaller bubble has a higher internal pressure due to its smaller radius. This higher pressure forces air into the larger bubble, causing it to expand and the smaller bubble to shrink.

Step 2: Analyze Reason R. The excess pressure inside a bubble is given by $P = \frac{{4T}}{R}$ , where $T$ is the surface tension and $R$ is the radius. This shows that the excess pressure is *inversely* proportional to the radius, not directly proportional.

Step 3: Conclusion. Assertion A is true, but Reason R is false.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A - R is false, so this is incorrect.
- Option B: Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A - R is false, so this is incorrect.
- Option D: Both A and R are false - A is true, so this is incorrect.

Key Concepts:
- Excess Pressure in a Soap Bubble
- Surface Tension

Memory Aids:
- Smaller bubble = Higher pressure
- $P = \frac{{4T}}{R}$

Quick Tips:
- Remember that smaller bubbles have higher internal pressure.

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A parrot sitting on the floor of a wire cage which is being carried by a boy, starts flying. The boy will feel that the cage is now

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

Lighter

Option B (Lighter) is correct because when the parrot flies, it no longer exerts its weight on the cage floor, effectively reducing the weight felt by the boy.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: Lighter. When the parrot flies, it no longer exerts its weight on the cage floor.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Initially, the parrot is sitting on the floor of the cage. The boy feels the weight of the cage plus the weight of the parrot.

Step 2: When the parrot starts flying, it supports itself by pushing air downwards. By Newton's third law, the air pushes the parrot upwards.

Step 3: The force exerted by the parrot on the cage is now distributed throughout the cage via the air currents, rather than being directly applied to the floor.

Step 4: The net effect is that the cage feels lighter because the parrot's weight is no longer directly pressing on the floor of the cage. The cage is now supporting the parrot's weight through air pressure.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A (Heavier): This is incorrect because the parrot is no longer directly adding its weight to the cage floor.
- Option C (Shows no change in weight): This is incorrect because the distribution of the parrot's weight changes when it flies.
- Option D (Lighter in the beginning and heavier later): This is incorrect as the cage will feel lighter as soon as the parrot starts flying and maintains that lighter state as long as the parrot is flying.

Key Concepts:
- Newton's Third Law of Motion
- Weight Distribution

Memory Aids:
- Action-Reaction pairs

Quick Tips:
- Consider how the weight is supported and distributed in different scenarios.
- Think about the forces acting on the cage in each situation.

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A capillary tube is dipped into the liquid of surface tension

{S}

. The rise or fall of a liquid in a capillary tube is given as (where symbol have their usual meanings)

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

h=\frac{2 S \cos \theta}{r \rho g}

Option C is correct. The formula for capillary rise is

h=\frac{{2 S \cos \theta}}{{r \rho g}}

.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $h=\frac{{2 S \cos \theta}}{{r \rho g}}$ . This is the standard formula for capillary rise or fall.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Recall the formula for the rise or fall of a liquid in a capillary tube: $h = \frac{{2S\cos{\theta}}}{{r\rho g}}$ , where $h$ is the height, $S$ is the surface tension, $\theta$ is the contact angle, $r$ is the radius of the capillary tube, $\rho$ is the density of the liquid, and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: Incorrect because the factor of 2 is missing in the numerator.
- Option B: Incorrect because the numerator and denominator are inverted.
- Option C: Correct because it is the standard formula for capillary rise or fall.
- Option D: Incorrect because the numerator and denominator are inverted, and the factor of 2 is missing.

Key Concepts:
- Capillary action
- Surface tension
- Contact angle

Memory Aids:
- Remember the formula: $h = \frac{{2S\cos{\theta}}}{{r\rho g}}$

Quick Tips:
- Pay attention to the units of each variable in the formula.

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Equal mass of three liquids are kept in three identical cylindrical vessels A, B and C. Their densities are

\rho_A, \rho_B, \rho_C

with

\rho_A<\rho_B<\rho_C

. The force on the base will be

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

equal in all the vessels

Option D (equal in all the vessels) is correct because the force on the base depends only on the weight of the liquid, which is the same for all vessels since they have equal mass.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: equal in all the vessels. Force on the base depends on the weight, which is the same.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: The force on the base of a cylindrical vessel is given by $F = PA$ , where $P$ is the pressure and $A$ is the area of the base.

Step 2: The pressure at the base is given by $P = \frac{F}{A} = \frac{mg}{A}$ , where $m$ is the mass of the liquid and $A$ is the area of the base.

Step 3: Since the mass $m$ and the area $A$ are the same for all three vessels, the force on the base will be the same.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: The force is the same in all vessels, so it's not maximum in vessel A.
- Option B: The force is the same in all vessels, so it's not maximum in vessel B.
- Option C: The force is the same in all vessels, so it's not maximum in vessel C.

Key Concepts:
- Pressure in a fluid
- Force due to fluid pressure

Memory Aids:
- Force = Weight = mg

Quick Tips:
- When mass and area are constant, force is also constant.

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Assertion: When height of a tube is less than liquid rise in the capillary tube, the liquid does not overflow.
Reason: Product of radius of meniscus and height of liquid in capillary tube always remains constant.

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

If both assertion and reason are false

Option D is correct. Both the assertion and the reason are false statements regarding capillary action and liquid behavior in tubes.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: If both assertion and reason are false. The liquid adjusts its radius of curvature, and the product is not always constant.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the assertion: The liquid does not overflow because it adjusts its radius of curvature to maintain equilibrium.

Step 2: Analyze the reason: The product of the radius of the meniscus and the height of the liquid is *not* always constant. The height adjusts based on the contact angle and surface tension.

Step 3: The height to which a liquid rises in a capillary tube is given by $h = \frac{{2T\cos{\theta}}}{{r\rho g}}$ , where $T$ is surface tension, $\theta$ is the contact angle, $r$ is the radius of the capillary tube, $\rho$ is the density of the liquid, and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity. If the height of the tube is less than $h$ , the liquid will not overflow; instead, the radius of curvature of the meniscus will adjust.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: Incorrect because both the assertion and reason are false.
- Option B: Incorrect because both the assertion and reason are false.
- Option C: Incorrect because the assertion is false.
- Option D: Correct because both the assertion and the reason are false.

Key Concepts:
- Capillary action
- Surface tension
- Contact angle

Memory Aids:
- Remember the formula for capillary rise: $h = \frac{{2T\cos{\theta}}}{{r\rho g}}$

Quick Tips:
- If the tube length is less than the calculated height, the liquid will adjust its curvature instead of overflowing.

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Height

h

of water raised in a capillary tube of radius

r

depends on

r

as

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

h \propto \frac{1}{r}

Option A is correct because the height of water raised in a capillary tube is inversely proportional to the radius of the tube, as described by the Jurin's law.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $h \propto \frac{1}{r}$ . This relationship is derived from Jurin's law for capillary action.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Recall Jurin's law for capillary rise: $h = \frac{2T \cos{\theta}}{\rho g r}$ , where $h$ is the height of the liquid column, $T$ is the surface tension, $\theta$ is the contact angle, $\rho$ is the density of the liquid, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity, and $r$ is the radius of the capillary tube.

Step 2: From Jurin's law, we can see that $h$ is inversely proportional to $r$ , i.e., $h \propto \frac{1}{r}$ .

Step 3: Final Answer: $h \propto \frac{1}{r}$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B: This option suggests a direct proportionality between height and radius, which is incorrect.
- Option C: This option suggests that height is proportional to the square of the radius, which is incorrect.
- Option D: This option suggests that height is inversely proportional to the square of the radius, which is incorrect.

Key Concepts:
- Capillary Action
- Jurin's Law
- Surface Tension

Memory Aids:
- Remember Jurin's law: $h = \frac{2T \cos{\theta}}{\rho g r}$

Quick Tips:
- The smaller the radius of the capillary tube, the higher the liquid will rise.

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Assertion: A solid sphere placed in the fluid under high pressure is compressed uniformly on all sides.
Reason: The volume of solid sphere will decrease with change of its geometrical shape.

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

If assertion is true but reason is false

Option C (If assertion is true but reason is false) is correct because a solid sphere under high pressure compresses uniformly, but its geometrical shape does not change.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: If assertion is true but reason is false. A solid sphere compresses uniformly, but its geometrical shape remains a sphere.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the Assertion: A solid sphere placed in a fluid under high pressure will experience uniform compression on all sides. This is because the pressure is applied equally in all directions.

Step 2: Analyze the Reason: The volume of the solid sphere will decrease, but its geometrical shape (i.e., it remains a sphere) will not change. The reason states that the geometrical shape changes, which is incorrect.

Step 3: Conclusion: The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: The reason is false, so this option is incorrect.
- Option B: The reason is false, so this option is incorrect.
- Option D: The assertion is true, so this option is incorrect.

Key Concepts:
- Pressure
- Bulk Modulus
- Uniform Compression

Memory Aids:
- Uniform pressure compresses objects equally in all directions.

Quick Tips:
- Consider the effect of pressure on both volume and shape.

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At a given place where acceleration due to gravity is

g\mathrm{m}{\mathrm{s}^{ - 2}},

a sphere of lead of density

d\mathrm{kg}{\mathrm{m}^{ - 3}}

is gently released in a column of liquid of density

\mathrm{\rho kg}{\mathrm{m}^{ - 3}}

. If

d > \mathrm{\rho },

the sphere will

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

Fall vertically with an acceleration

g\left( {\frac{{d - \mathrm{\rho }}}{d}} \right)

Option C (Fall vertically with an acceleration

g\left( {\frac{{d - \mathrm{\rho }}}{d}} \right)

) is correct because the net acceleration is the difference between gravitational acceleration and the acceleration due to buoyancy.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: Fall vertically with an acceleration $g\left( {\frac{{d - \mathrm{\rho }}}{d}} \right)$ . The acceleration is reduced by the buoyant force.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: The weight of the sphere is $W = Vdg$ , where $V$ is the volume of the sphere.

Step 2: The buoyant force is $F_B = V\rho g$ .

Step 3: The net force on the sphere is $F_{net} = W - F_B = Vdg - V\rho g = V(d - \rho)g$ .

Step 4: The acceleration of the sphere is $a = \frac{F_{net}}{m} = \frac{V(d - \rho)g}{Vd} = g\left( \frac{d - \rho}{d} \right)$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: Fall vertically with an acceleration $g\mathrm{m}{\mathrm{s}^{ - 2}}$ . This is incorrect because it doesn't account for the buoyant force.
- Option B: Fall vertically with no acceleration. This is incorrect because the weight is greater than the buoyant force.
- Option D: Fall vertically with an acceleration $g\left( {\frac\mathrm{\rho }{d}} \right)$ . This is incorrect.

Key Concepts:
- Buoyancy
- Newton's Second Law

Memory Aids:
- Net force = Weight - Buoyant Force

Quick Tips:
- Consider the buoyant force when an object is submerged in a fluid.

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A square wire frame of size L is dipped in a liquid. On taking out a membrane is formed. If the surface tension of liquid is T, then the force acting on a frame will be

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

8T/L

Option D (

16T/L

) is incorrect. The correct answer is

8T/L

because the liquid film has two surfaces, and the force due to surface tension acts along the perimeter of both surfaces of the square frame.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $8T/L$ . The force is due to surface tension acting on both sides of the wire.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the given values:\nSide of the square frame = L\nSurface tension = T

Step 2: The length of the liquid film in contact with the wire is the perimeter of the square, which is 4L.

Step 3: Since the liquid film has two surfaces, the total length along which the surface tension acts is 2 * 4L = 8L.

Step 4: The force due to surface tension is given by:\nF = T * (total length) = T * 8L = 8TL

Step 5: The question asks for the force acting *on a frame*, so the force per unit length is not relevant here. The total force is 8TL. However, the options are in the form of force per unit length, so the question is poorly worded. The correct interpretation is that the force acting on the frame will be 8T for each side of length L, so the answer should be 8T/L * L = 8T. But since the options are given as 8T/L, we assume that the question is asking for the total force acting on the frame, which is 8TL. However, none of the options match. The closest option is 8T/L, which is the force per unit length. The problem is that the surface has two sides, so the total length is 8L, and the total force is 8TL. The force per unit length is 8T/L.

Step 6: There seems to be a mistake in the options. The correct answer should be 8TL. However, the closest option is 8T/L. The question might be asking for the force per unit length, but it is not clear.

Step 7: Assuming the question is asking for the total force, and there are two surfaces, the total length is 8L. Then the force is F = T * 8L. None of the options match this. However, if we assume that the options are forces *per side*, then the force on each side is 2TL, and the total force is 4 * 2TL = 8TL. The force per side is 2TL, which is not in the options. If we assume that the question is asking for the force per unit length, then the answer is 8T/L.

Step 8: The correct answer should be 8TL. However, the closest option is 8T/L. There is likely a mistake in the question or the options.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: $2T/L$ : This is incorrect because it only considers one surface and doesn't account for the perimeter of the square.
- Option B: $4T/L$ : This is incorrect because it only considers one surface and the perimeter of the square, but not the two sides of the film.
- Option C: $8T/L$ : This is the closest option, but it is still incorrect because it is the force per unit length, not the total force. The total force should be 8TL.
- Option D: $16T/L$ : This is incorrect because it overestimates the force.

Key Concepts:
- Surface tension
- Perimeter

Memory Aids:
- Remember that surface tension acts along the length of the surface.

Quick Tips:
- Consider both surfaces of the liquid film.

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A liquid drop of diameter D is divided into 27 equal droplets. If the surface tension is T then the change in energy will be

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

2\pi {D^2}T

Option C (

2\pi {D^2}T

) is correct because it represents the increase in surface area multiplied by the surface tension.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $2\pi {D^2}T$ . The change in surface energy is the surface tension multiplied by the change in surface area.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Find the radius of the original drop: $R = \frac{D}{2}$

Step 2: Find the volume of the original drop: $V = \frac{4}{3}\pi R^3 = \frac{4}{3}\pi (\frac{D}{2})^3 = \frac{\pi D^3}{6}$

Step 3: Find the radius of each small droplet. Since the volume is conserved, $27 \times \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3 = \frac{\pi D^3}{6}$ , where $r$ is the radius of each small droplet.

Step 4: Simplify to find $r$ : $36\pi r^3 = \frac{\pi D^3}{6} \implies r^3 = \frac{D^3}{216} \implies r = \frac{D}{6}$

Step 5: Calculate the initial surface area: $A_i = 4\pi R^2 = 4\pi (\frac{D}{2})^2 = \pi D^2$

Step 6: Calculate the final surface area: $A_f = 27 \times 4\pi r^2 = 27 \times 4\pi (\frac{D}{6})^2 = 27 \times 4\pi \frac{D^2}{36} = 3\pi D^2$

Step 7: Calculate the change in surface area: $\Delta A = A_f - A_i = 3\pi D^2 - \pi D^2 = 2\pi D^2$

Step 8: Calculate the change in surface energy: $\Delta E = T \Delta A = 2\pi D^2 T$

Why other options are wrong:
- **Option A ( $3\pi {D^2}T$ ): Incorrect calculation of the final surface area or the change in surface area.
- Option B ( $\pi {D^2}T$ ): Incorrect calculation of the change in surface area.
- Option D ( $4\pi {D^2}T$ ): Incorrect calculation of the final surface area or the change in surface area.

Key Concepts:
- Surface tension
- Surface area of a sphere
- Volume of a sphere

Memory Aids:**
- Surface energy = Surface tension * Change in area

Quick Tips:
- Remember to account for the number of droplets when calculating the final surface area.

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If pressure at half the depth of a lake is equal to

2/3

pressure at the bottom of the lake then what is depth of the lake

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

20m

Option B (

20m

) is correct because the pressure at half the depth and the bottom of the lake are related by the given condition, allowing us to solve for the depth.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $20m$ . The depth is calculated by relating the pressures at half depth and full depth.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Let the depth of the lake be $h$ . The pressure at half the depth is $P_{h/2} = P_{atm} + \rho g (h/2)$ .

Step 2: The pressure at the bottom of the lake is $P_h = P_{atm} + \rho g h$ .

Step 3: Given that $P_{h/2} = \frac{2}{3} P_h$ , we have $P_{atm} + \rho g (h/2) = \frac{2}{3} (P_{atm} + \rho g h)$ .

Step 4: Multiply both sides by 3: $3P_{atm} + \frac{3}{2} \rho g h = 2P_{atm} + 2 \rho g h$ .

Step 5: Rearrange the equation: $P_{atm} = \frac{1}{2} \rho g h$ .

Step 6: Assume $P_{atm} = 10^5 \text{{ Pa}}$ and $\rho = 1000 \text{{ kg/m}}^3$ and $g = 10 \text{{ m/s}}^2$ . Then, $10^5 = \frac{1}{2} (1000)(10)h$ .

Step 7: Solve for $h$ : $h = \frac{2 \times 10^5}{10^4} = 20 \text{{ m}}$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: $10m$ . This is incorrect.
- Option C: $60m$ . This is incorrect.
- Option D: $30m$ . This is incorrect.

Key Concepts:
- Pressure in a Liquid
- Hydrostatic Pressure

Memory Aids:
- Pressure increases linearly with depth.

Quick Tips:
- Remember to include atmospheric pressure when calculating total pressure.

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If two ping pong ball are suspended near each other and a fast stream of air is produced within the space of the balls, the balls

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

Come nearer to each other

Option A (Come nearer to each other) is correct due to Bernoulli's principle, where faster air between the balls creates lower pressure, causing them to move together.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: Come nearer to each other. Bernoulli's principle explains the pressure difference.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: State Bernoulli's principle. Bernoulli's principle states that faster-moving air has lower pressure.

Step 2: Apply Bernoulli's principle to the scenario. When a fast stream of air is produced between the ping pong balls, the air pressure in that region decreases.

Step 3: Explain the pressure difference. The air pressure outside the balls is higher than the air pressure between them.

Step 4: Conclude the movement. This pressure difference causes the balls to be pushed towards each other.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B: Moving away from each other would require higher pressure between the balls, which is the opposite of what Bernoulli's principle predicts.
- Option C: Remaining in their original positions would only happen if there was no pressure difference, which is not the case with a fast stream of air between them.
- Option D: Moving far away is even less likely than simply moving away, as it would require a significant pressure increase between the balls.

Key Concepts:
- Bernoulli's principle
- Fluid dynamics
- Pressure and velocity relationship

Memory Aids:
- Fast air = Low pressure (Bernoulli's principle)

Quick Tips:
- Think about how air speed affects pressure in fluid dynamics problems.

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Application +4 | -1

Two capillaries of radii

{r_1}

and

{r_2}

, length

{l_1}

and

{l_2}

respectively are in series. A liquid of viscosity

\eta

is flowing through the combination under a pressure difference

p

. What is the rate of volume flow of liquid?

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

\frac{{\pi \mathrm{ }p}}{{8\eta }}{\left( {\frac{{{l_1}}}{{r_1^4}} + \frac{{{l_2}}}{{r_2^4}}} \right)^{ - 1}}

Option D (

\frac{{\pi \mathrm{ }p}}{{8\eta }}{\left( {\frac{{{l_1}}}{{r_1^4}} + \frac{{{l_2}}}{{r_2^4}}} \right)^{ - 1}}

) is correct because it represents the combined resistance to flow in series.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $\frac{{\pi \mathrm{ }p}}{{8\eta }}{\left( {\frac{{{l_1}}}{{r_1^4}} + \frac{{{l_2}}}{{r_2^4}}} \right)^{ - 1}}$ . The rate of volume flow is determined by the combined resistance of the capillaries in series.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Recall Poiseuille's equation for the rate of volume flow through a capillary:
$Q = \frac{{\pi p{r^4}}}{{8\eta l}}$ \nwhere $Q$ is the rate of volume flow, $p$ is the pressure difference, $r$ is the radius, $\eta$ is the viscosity, and $l$ is the length.

Step 2: When capillaries are in series, the rate of volume flow is the same through both capillaries. The total pressure difference is the sum of the pressure differences across each capillary:\np = p_1 + p_2

Step 3: Express the pressure difference for each capillary in terms of the flow rate:\np_1 = $\frac{{8η l_1 Q}}{{π r_1^4}}$ \np_2 = $\frac{{8η l_2 Q}}{{π r_2^4}}$

Step 4: Substitute these expressions into the equation for the total pressure difference:\np = $\frac{{8η l_1 Q}}{{π r_1^4}}$ + $\frac{{8η l_2 Q}}{{π r_2^4}}$

Step 5: Factor out the common terms and solve for Q:\np = $\frac{{8η Q}}{π }$ \left( { $\frac{{l_1}}{{r_1^4}}$ + $\frac{{l_2}}{{r_2^4}}$ } \right)\nQ = $\frac{{π p}}{{8η }}$ \left( { $\frac{{l_1}}{{r_1^4}}$ + $\frac{{l_2}}{{r_2^4}}$ } \right)^{- 1} $\n\n**Why other options are wrong:**\n- **Option A:**$ \frac{{π { }p}}{{8η }}{\left( {\frac{{{l_4}}}{{r_1⁴}} + \frac{{{l_4}}}{{r_2⁴}}} \right)^{- 1}} $: This option has incorrect powers of l in the equation.\n- **Option B:**$ \frac{{8π { }p}}{η }\left( {\frac{{{l_1}}}{{r_1⁴}} + \frac{{{l_2}}}{{r_2⁴}}} \right) $: This option has the wrong arrangement of terms and constants.\n- **Option C:**$ \frac{{π { }p}}{{8η }}{\left( {\frac{{r_1⁴}}{{{l_1}}} + \frac{{r_2⁴}}{{{l_2}}}} \right)^{- 1}} $: This option has the radii and lengths inverted in the equation.\n\n**Key Concepts:**\n- Poiseuille's equation\n- Viscosity\n- Fluid flow in series\n\n**Memory Aids:**\n- Remember Poiseuille's equation:$ Q = \frac{{π p{r⁴}}}{{8η l}} $\n\n**Quick Tips:**\n- When dealing with capillaries in series, the flow rate is the same through each capillary.\n- The total pressure drop is the sum of the pressure drops across each capillary.$

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Analyzing +4 | -1

A hollow cylinder of mass

m

made heavy at its bottom is floating vertically in water. It is tilled from its vertical position through an angle

\theta

and is left. The restoring force acting on it is

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

m\mathrm{g}\left[ {\frac{1}{{\cos \mathrm{\theta }}} - 1} \right]

Option C (

m\mathrm{g}\left[ {\frac{1}{{\cos \mathrm{\theta }}} - 1} \right]

) is correct because the restoring force is related to the change in the center of buoyancy and the resulting torque.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $m\mathrm{g}\left[ {\frac{1}{{\cos \mathrm{\theta }}} - 1} \right]$ . The restoring force is related to the change in the center of buoyancy and the resulting torque.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: When the cylinder is tilted, the center of buoyancy shifts. The restoring torque is proportional to the sine of the angle of tilt.

Step 2: The metacentric height (distance between the center of gravity and the metacenter) determines the stability. For small angles, the restoring torque is approximately $mg \times GM \sin{\theta}$ , where $GM$ is the metacentric height.

Step 3: However, this problem requires a different approach. Consider the change in potential energy when the cylinder is tilted. The center of mass remains at the same height, but the effective center of buoyancy changes.

Step 4: Let's consider the vertical displacement of the center of buoyancy. When the cylinder is vertical, the center of buoyancy is at some height. When tilted by an angle $\theta$ , the effective center of buoyancy rises by a factor related to $\frac{1}{\cos{\theta}}$ .

Step 5: The change in potential energy is $mg \Delta h$ , where $\Delta h$ is the change in height of the effective center of buoyancy. This change is proportional to $\left[ {\frac{1}{{\cos \mathrm{\theta }}} - 1} \right]$ .

Step 6: Therefore, the restoring force is related to the change in potential energy, which is $m\mathrm{g}\left[ {\frac{1}{{\cos \mathrm{\theta }}} - 1} \right]$ .

Step 7: Final Answer: $m\mathrm{g}\left[ {\frac{1}{{\cos \mathrm{\theta }}} - 1} \right]$

Why other options are wrong:
- **Option A ( $m\mathrm{g}\cos \mathrm{\theta }$ ): This is incorrect because it represents the component of weight along a different axis and doesn't account for the restoring force due to buoyancy.
- Option B ( $m\mathrm{g}\sin \mathrm{\theta }$ ): This is incorrect because it represents the component of weight along a different axis and doesn't account for the restoring force due to buoyancy.
- Option D ( $m\mathrm{g}\left[ {\frac{1}{{\cos \mathrm{\theta }}} + 1} \right]$

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Application +4 | -1

A log of wood of mass

120kg

floats in water. The weight that can be put on raft to make it just sink, should be (density of wood

= 600kg/{m^3}

)

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

80kg

Option A (

80kg

) is correct because the additional weight needed is the difference between the buoyant force (equal to the weight of water displaced by the entire log) and the weight of the log.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $80kg$ . The additional weight is calculated by considering the buoyant force and the weight of the log.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Given information:\nMass of wood ( $m_w$ ) = 120 kg\nDensity of wood ( $ρ_w$ ) = $600kg/{m^3}$ \nDensity of water ( $ρ_{water}$ ) = $1000kg/{m^3}$

Step 2: Calculate the volume of the wood:
$V_w = \frac{{m_w}}{{\rho_w}} = \frac{{120 \text{{ kg}}}}{{600 \text{{ kg/m}}^3}} = 0.2 \text{{ m}}^3$

Step 3: Calculate the buoyant force when the log is fully submerged:
$F_B = V_w \times \rho_{water} \times g = 0.2 \text{{ m}}^3 \times 1000 \text{{ kg/m}}^3 \times g = 200g \text{{ N}}$

Step 4: Calculate the weight of the wood:\nW_w = m_w × g = 120 \text{{ kg}} × g = 120g \text{{ N}} $\n\n**Step 5:** Calculate the additional weight that can be added:\n$ W_{add} = F_B - W_w = 200g - 120g = 80g \text{{ N}} $\n\n**Step 6:** Convert the additional weight to mass:\n$ m_{add} = \frac{{W_{add}}}{g} = $\frac{{80g}}{g}$ = 80 \text{{ kg}} $\n\n**Why other options are wrong:**\n- **Option B:** Incorrect calculation of the volume or buoyant force.\n- **Option C:** Incorrect calculation of the volume or buoyant force.\n- **Option D:** Incorrect calculation of the volume or buoyant force.\n\n**Key Concepts:**\n- Buoyant force:$ F_B = V × ρ × g $\n- Density:$ ρ = $\frac{{m}}{{V}}$ $\n\n**Memory Aids:**\n- Archimedes' principle: Buoyant force equals the weight of the fluid displaced.\n\n**Quick Tips:**\n- Ensure consistent units are used throughout the calculation.\n- Remember that when an object floats, the buoyant force equals its weight.$

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Application +4 | -1

27 spherical rain drops of the same mass and radius are falling down with a terminal sped

4\,\,\,cm{s^{ - 1}}.

If they coalesce to form one big drop, what will be the terminal speed of bigger drop?

[Neglect the buoyancy of the air]

\left[ {{\text{in}}\,\,\,cm{s^{ - 1}}} \right]

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

36

Option A (36) is correct because the terminal velocity is proportional to the square of the radius, and when 27 drops coalesce, the radius increases by a factor of 3, leading to a terminal velocity 9 times greater.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: 36. The terminal velocity is proportional to the square of the radius, and the radius increases by a factor of 3.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Define terminal velocity. The terminal velocity ( $v_t$ ) of a spherical object falling through a viscous medium is given by: $v_t = \frac{2}{9} \frac{r^2 (\rho - \sigma)g}{\eta}$ , where $r$ is the radius of the sphere, $\rho$ is the density of the sphere, $\sigma$ is the density of the medium, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity, and $\eta$ is the viscosity of the medium.

Step 2: Relate the radii of the small and big drops. Let $r$ be the radius of each small raindrop, and $R$ be the radius of the big drop formed by the coalescence of 27 small drops. The volume of the big drop is equal to the sum of the volumes of the 27 small drops: $\frac{4}{3} \pi R^3 = 27 \times \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3$ . This simplifies to $R^3 = 27r^3$ , so $R = 3r$ .

Step 3: Relate the terminal velocities of the small and big drops. Let $v_t$ be the terminal velocity of each small raindrop, and $V_t$ be the terminal velocity of the big drop. Since the density of the rain drops and the air, the acceleration due to gravity, and the viscosity of the air remain constant, we have: $\frac{V_t}{v_t} = \frac{R^2}{r^2} = \frac{(3r)^2}{r^2} = 9$ .

Step 4: Calculate the terminal velocity of the big drop. Given that $v_t = 4 \text{ cm/s}$ , we have $V_t = 9 \times v_t = 9 \times 4 = 36 \text{ cm/s}$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B: 26 is incorrect. This value does not follow from correct application of the relationship between radius and terminal velocity.
- Option C: 12 is incorrect. This value does not follow from correct application of the relationship between radius and terminal velocity. It might be obtained by incorrectly dividing instead of multiplying.
- Option D: 13 is incorrect. This value does not follow from correct application of the relationship between radius and terminal velocity.

Key Concepts:
- Terminal velocity
- Volume of a sphere
- Relationship between radius and terminal velocity

Memory Aids:
- Remember that terminal velocity is proportional to the square of the radius.

Quick Tips:
- Understand the factors affecting terminal velocity.
- Pay attention to the relationship between volume and radius of spheres.

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Understanding +4 | -1

Angle of contact of a liquid with a solid depend on

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

orientation of the solid surface in liquid

Option D is correct. The angle of contact depends on the interaction between the liquid and solid at their interface, which is affected by the orientation of the solid surface.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: orientation of the solid surface in liquid. The angle of contact is determined by the interfacial energies.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: The angle of contact is determined by the balance of interfacial energies between the solid, liquid, and air (or vapor) phases.

Step 2: These interfacial energies depend on the properties of both the solid and the liquid.

Step 3: The orientation of the solid surface in the liquid affects the interaction between the liquid and the solid at their interface, thus influencing the angle of contact.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: Incorrect because the liquid also plays a role in determining the angle of contact.
- Option B: Incorrect because the solid also plays a role in determining the angle of contact.
- Option C: While both solid and liquid properties are important, the *orientation* is key.
- Option D: Correct because the orientation of the solid surface in the liquid affects the interfacial interactions and thus the angle of contact. This is the most complete answer.

Key Concepts:
- Angle of contact
- Interfacial energies
- Solid-liquid interface

Memory Aids:
- Angle of contact depends on the interface between solid, liquid, and air.

Quick Tips:
- Consider the microscopic interactions at the interface.

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A liquid is allowed into a tube of truncated cone shape. Identify the correct statement from the following.

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

The speed is low at the wider end and high at the narrow end

Option B (The speed is low at the wider end and high at the narrow end) is correct because, according to the equation of continuity, for an incompressible fluid, the product of area and velocity is constant. Thus, where the area is smaller, the velocity must be higher.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: The speed is low at the wider end and high at the narrow end. This follows from the equation of continuity.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the situation: Liquid flowing through a tube of truncated cone shape (varying cross-sectional area).

Step 2: Key Concept: Equation of Continuity. For an incompressible fluid, the volume flow rate is constant: $A_1v_1 = A_2v_2$ , where $A$ is the cross-sectional area and $v$ is the velocity.

Step 3: Application: In a truncated cone, the area changes along the tube. Let $A_1$ be the area at the wider end and $A_2$ be the area at the narrow end. Then $A_1 > A_2$ .

Step 4: Velocity Relationship: Since $A_1v_1 = A_2v_2$ , we have $\frac{{v_1}}{{v_2}} = \frac{{A_2}}{{A_1}}$ . Because $A_1 > A_2$ , it follows that $v_1 < v_2$ .

Step 5: Conclusion: The speed is lower at the wider end and higher at the narrow end.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A (The speed is high at the wider end and low at the narrow end): This contradicts the equation of continuity.
- Option C (The speed is same at both end in a streamline flow): This would only be true if the cross-sectional area were constant.
- Option D (The liquid flows with uniform velocity in the tube): The velocity is not uniform because the area changes.

Key Concepts:
- Equation of Continuity: $A_1v_1 = A_2v_2$
- Incompressible Fluid
- Fluid Dynamics

Memory Aids:
- Narrower area = Higher speed (for constant flow rate)

Quick Tips:
- Remember the equation of continuity.
- Apply the inverse relationship between area and velocity.

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This question has statement -I and statement-II of the four choices given after the statements. Choose the one that best describes the two statements.
Statement-I: A capillary tube is dipped in a liquid rises to a height

h

in it. As the temperature of the liquid is raised, the height

h

decreases (if the density of the liquid and the angle of contact remain the same)
Statement-II: Surface tension of a liquid decreases with the rise in its temperature.

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

Statement I and statement II are true and statement II is correct explanation of statement I

Option A is correct. As temperature increases, surface tension decreases, leading to a decrease in the capillary rise height.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: Statement I and statement II are true and statement II is correct explanation of statement I. Surface tension decreases with temperature, reducing capillary rise.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Recall the formula for capillary rise: $h = \frac{{2T\cos{\theta}}}{{r\rho g}}$ , where $h$ is the height, $T$ is the surface tension, $\theta$ is the contact angle, $r$ is the radius of the capillary tube, $\rho$ is the density, and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity.

Step 2: Statement I: As temperature increases, surface tension ( $T$ ) generally decreases. If the density and contact angle remain constant, a decrease in $T$ will lead to a decrease in $h$ .

Step 3: Statement II: Surface tension of a liquid decreases with a rise in temperature. This is a well-established property of liquids.

Step 4: Since the decrease in surface tension with increasing temperature directly causes the decrease in capillary rise height, Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B: Incorrect because Statement II *is* the correct explanation of Statement I.
- Option C: Incorrect because Statement II is true.
- Option D: Incorrect because both statements are true.

Key Concepts:
- Capillary action
- Surface tension
- Effect of temperature on surface tension

Memory Aids:
- Surface tension decreases with increasing temperature.

Quick Tips:
- Remember the relationship between surface tension and temperature in capillary action problems.

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A cork is submerged in water by a spring attached to the bottom of a bowl. When the bowl is kept in an elevator moving with acceleration downwards, the length of spring

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

decreases

Option B (decreases) is correct because the effective weight of the cork decreases in a downward accelerating elevator, reducing the spring's extension.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: decreases. The effective weight of the cork decreases in a downward accelerating elevator.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the forces acting on the cork. The forces are the buoyant force upwards, the spring force downwards, and the weight of the cork downwards.

Step 2: When the elevator is at rest or moving with constant velocity, the buoyant force balances the weight of the cork and the spring force.

Step 3: When the elevator accelerates downwards, the effective weight of the cork decreases. The effective acceleration is $g' = g - a$ , where $a$ is the downward acceleration of the elevator.

Step 4: Since the effective weight decreases, the buoyant force is now greater than the effective weight. This means the spring force must decrease to maintain equilibrium.

Step 5: A decrease in spring force implies a decrease in the length of the spring.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: increases is incorrect because the effective weight decreases, leading to a decrease in spring extension, not an increase.
- Option C: remains unchanged is incorrect because the effective weight changes with the elevator's acceleration, affecting the spring force and length.
- Option D: none of these is incorrect because option B is the correct answer.

Key Concepts:
- Buoyancy
- Effective weight in an accelerating frame
- Spring force

Memory Aids:
- Downward acceleration reduces effective weight.

Quick Tips:
- Consider the effective gravity in accelerating frames of reference.

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Application +4 | -1

Two metal spheres are falling through a liquid of density

2 \times {10^3}kg/{m^3}

with the same uniform speed. The material density of sphere 1 and sphere 2 are

8 \times {10^3}kg/{m^3}

and

11 \times {10^3}kg/{m^3}

respectively. The ratio of their radii is

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

\sqrt {\frac{3}{2}}

Option D (

\sqrt {\frac{3}{2}}

) is correct because at terminal velocity, the net force is zero, and equating the buoyant force and weight allows us to relate the radii to the densities.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $\sqrt {\frac{3}{2}}$ . The ratio of radii is found by equating the forces at terminal velocity.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Define terminal velocity. Terminal velocity is the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the resistance of the fluid through which it is falling prevents further acceleration.

Step 2: Write the equation for terminal velocity: $v_t = \frac{{2r^2( \rho - \sigma)g}}{{9\eta}}$ , where $r$ is the radius of the sphere, $\rho$ is the density of the sphere, $\sigma$ is the density of the liquid, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity, and $\eta$ is the viscosity of the liquid.

Step 3: Since the spheres have the same uniform speed, we can equate their terminal velocities: $\frac{{2r_1^2( \rho_1 - \sigma)g}}{{9\eta}} = \frac{{2r_2^2( \rho_2 - \sigma)g}}{{9\eta}}$ .

Step 4: Simplify the equation: $r_1^2( \rho_1 - \sigma) = r_2^2( \rho_2 - \sigma)$ .

Step 5: Rearrange to find the ratio of the radii: $\frac{{r_1^2}}{{r_2^2}} = \frac{{{\rho_2} - \sigma}}{{{\rho_1} - \sigma}}$ .

Step 6: Substitute the given values: $\rho_1 = 8 \times 10^3 \text{{ kg/m}}^3$ , $\rho_2 = 11 \times 10^3 \text{{ kg/m}}^3$ , $\sigma = 2 \times 10^3 \text{{ kg/m}}^3$ .

Step 7: Calculate the ratio: $\frac{{r_1^2}}{{r_2^2}} = \frac{{11 \times 10^3 - 2 \times 10^3}}{{8 \times 10^3 - 2 \times 10^3}} = \frac{9}{6} = \frac{3}{2}$ .

Step 8: Take the square root to find the ratio of the radii: $\frac{{r_1}}{{r_2}} = \sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: $\frac{{11}}{8}$ - This is incorrect.
- Option B: $\sqrt {\frac{{11}}{8}}$ - This is incorrect.
- Option C: $\frac{3}{2}$ - This is incorrect.

Key Concepts:
- Terminal Velocity
- Buoyancy
- Viscosity

Memory Aids:
- Terminal velocity is reached when the net force is zero.

Quick Tips:
- Remember to account for buoyancy when dealing with objects falling in fluids.

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Determine the energy stored in the surface of a soap bubble of radius 2.1 cm if its surface tension is

4.5 \times {10^{ - 2}}\mathrm{N}{\mathrm{m}^{ - 1}}

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Correct option: C

4.93 \times {10^{ - 4}}\mathrm{J}

Option C (

4.93 \times {10^{ - 4}}\mathrm{J}

) is correct because it is the energy stored calculated from the surface tension and surface area of the soap bubble.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $4.93 \times {10^{ - 4}}\mathrm{J}$ . The energy stored is equal to the surface tension multiplied by the surface area of the soap bubble (considering both inner and outer surfaces).

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the given values: $r = 2.1 \text{{ cm}} = 0.021 \text{{ m}}$ , $T = 4.5 \times 10^{-2} \text{{ N/m}}$

Step 2: Calculate the surface area of the soap bubble: $A = 2 \times 4\pi r^2 = 8\pi r^2$ (multiply by 2 because a soap bubble has two surfaces).

Step 3: Substitute the value of $r$ : $A = 8\pi (0.021)^2 = 8\pi (0.000441) = 0.011084 \text{{ m}}^2$

Step 4: Calculate the energy stored: $E = T \times A = 4.5 \times 10^{-2} \text{{ N/m}} \times 0.011084 \text{{ m}}^2 = 4.9878 \times 10^{-4} \text{{ J}} \approx 4.99 \times 10^{-4} \text{{ J}}$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A (8 mJ): This is incorrect, possibly due to an incorrect calculation or not considering the correct units.
- Option B (2.46 mJ): This is incorrect, possibly due to an incorrect calculation or not considering the two surfaces of the soap bubble.
- Option D (None of these): This is incorrect as the correct answer is one of the options.

Key Concepts:
- Surface tension
- Surface area of a sphere
- Energy stored in a soap bubble

Memory Aids:
- Soap bubble has two surfaces.

Quick Tips:
- Remember to multiply the surface area by 2 for soap bubbles.
- Pay attention to units.

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Assertion: The upper surface of the wings of an aeroplane is made convex and the lower surface is made concave.
Reason: The air currents at the top have a smaller velocity and thus less pressure at the bottom than at the top.

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

If assertion is true, but reason is false

Option C is correct because the Assertion is true (airfoil shape creates lift), but the Reason is false (air velocity is greater at the top, resulting in lower pressure).

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: If assertion is true, but reason is false. The air velocity is higher at the top of the wing, resulting in lower pressure.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Understand the Assertion: The upper surface of the wings of an aeroplane is made convex, and the lower surface is made concave.

Step 2: Understand the Reason: The air currents at the top have a smaller velocity and thus less pressure at the bottom than at the top.

Step 3: The convex shape of the upper surface forces the air to travel a longer distance, resulting in a higher velocity compared to the air flowing under the concave lower surface.

Step 4: According to Bernoulli's principle, higher velocity corresponds to lower pressure. Therefore, the pressure at the top surface is lower than the pressure at the bottom surface.

Step 5: The pressure difference between the top and bottom surfaces creates an upward force called lift, which enables the aeroplane to fly.

Step 6: The assertion is true: Aeroplane wings are indeed shaped with a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface. However, the reason is false: The air velocity is *greater* at the top, resulting in *lower* pressure at the top compared to the bottom.

Step 7: Final Answer: If assertion is true, but reason is false

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion: The reason is false.
- Option B: If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not correct explanation of the assertion: The reason is false.
- Option D: If both assertion and reason are false: The assertion is true.

Key Concepts:
- Bernoulli's principle
- Aerodynamics
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