Solved question paper for PHY May-2017 (DIPLOMA 1st-2nd)

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Physics May-2017

PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Electrical Engineering • 1st-2nd • May-2017

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Dimensional formula of Gravitational constant is………………. .

Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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The dimensional formula of the gravitational constant is [M^-1L³T^-2].
When a man jumps from a floating boat, it moves away from the man due to the Newton’s ..........

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Newton’s third law of motion (action–reaction).
Torque acting on a body is defined as the product of ........

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Torque is defined as the product of force and perpendicular distance (lever arm) from the axis of rotation.
A liquid wets the walls of the containing vessel. The meniscus of the liquid will be ………...

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The work done by a coolie, carrying a mass of 30kg over his head covers a distance of 100 meters in the horizontal direction is ………………

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State true or false:

i. Angular velocity is defined as the rate of change of angular displacement of a body.

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Rolling is a combination of rotational and translational motion.

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Rolling is a combination of rotational and translational motion.
Attraction force between like molecules is knows as Adhesion.

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May 2019 Attraction force between like molecules is known as

With the rise of temperature, generally the viscosity of fluid decreases.

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Dec 2023 Viscosity of liquid increases with increase in temperature.

May 2019 With the rise of temperature, generally the viscosity of fluid decreases.
Gaps are left between two rails at the joints to accommodate volume expansion of rails.

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May 2019 Gaps are left between two rails at the joints to accommodate volume expansion of rails.
Choose the correct one:

(i) Impulse is the product of force and

(a) area (b) displacement (c) time (d) velocity

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A particle moves in a circle of radius R with a constant speed under a centripetal force F. the work done in completing a full circle is:

(a) Zero (b) π RF joules (c) 2 π RF joules (d) π R2 F joules

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May 2019 A particle moves in a circle of radius R with a constant speed under a centripetal force F, the work done in completing a full circle in joules is

The moment of inertia of a ring of mass M and radius R about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to the plane of the ring is.

(a) MR2 /2 (b) MR2 /4 (c) MR2 (d) 3MR2 /4

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Bernoulli’s theorem is valid in the case of :

(a) Incompressible and non viscous fluid (b) Turbulent motion and non viscous fluid (c) Steady flows and compressible fluid (d) Turbulent flows and incompressible fluid

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The temperature of a body is 90o C. Its temperature in Fahrenheit is given by:

(a) 19.4 (b) 124 (c) 164 (d) 194

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Q2. Attempt any six questions:

i. Define scalar and vector quantities with example

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What are significant figures? Give rules for finding significant figures.

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Dec 2015 Define significant figures. Write various rules/conventions for finding the significant figures.
Find the expression for work done in moving an object on horizontal and inclined plane (incorporating frictional forces).

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If A = i + 4 j + 3 k and B = 4 i + 2 j – 4 k Find their scalar product.

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State and prove theorem of perpendicular axis.

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May 2020 State theorem of perpendicular axis.

Dec 2019 State theorem of perpendicular axis.

Dec 2018 State theorem of perpendicular axis.

An electric motor lifts a load of 180 kg to a height of 30 m in 2 minutes. Find the power of motor?

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What are the three modes of heat transfer? Explain with examples.

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Nov 2024 Write a note on different modes of heat transfer with examples.

Dec 2024 What are the different modes of transfer of heat? Explain with examples.

Dec 2023 Write a note on different modes of transfer of heat with examples.

May 2020 Discuss the different modes of transfer of heat.

May 2019
What are different modes of transfer of heat? Explain with examples.

May 2019 What are the three modes of heat transfer? Write examples of each.

Dec 2019 Define various modes of transfer of heat.

May 2018
What are the different modes of transfer of heat?

Dec 2018 What are different modes of transfer of heat? Explain with examples

May 2016 What are different modes of Transfer of heat?
Derive expression for terminal velocity.

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SECTION C

Attempt any three questions:

Q3. Discuss Newton’s laws of Motion in detail.

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Explain the Concept of friction and give its applications.

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Discuss principle of conservation of mechanical energy for a freely falling body.

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Nov 2024 State and prove law of conservation of energy of freely falling body.

Dec 2024 State and explain conservation of mechanical energy of a freely falling body.

Dec 2023 Show that for a freely falling body, the total mechanical energy remains constant.

Dec 2023 Explain conservation of mechanical energy of a freely falling body.

May 2019 Show that for a freely falling body, total mechanical energy remains constant.

Dec 2019 Show that for a freely falling body, total mechanical energy is constant.

May 2016 Prove that for freely falling body, Total mechanical energy remains constant.

Dec 2016 What is law of conservation of energy? Explain conservation of mechanical energy of a freely falling body.

Dec 2015 Show that for a freely falling body, mechanical energy remains constant.
What do you mean by Co-efficient of linear, surface and cubical expansions and give relation among them?

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(a) A metal cube, having each side 10 cm is subjected to a tangential force of 104 N. The upper face of the cube is displaced through 0.2 m.m with respect to the bottom face. Find the value of the modulus of rigidity (in Nm–2 ).

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Define Hooke’s law by drawing stress – strain diagram.

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May 2019 Define Hooke’s law by drawing stress – strain diagram.

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Solved question paper for PHY May-2017 (DIPLOMA 1st-2nd)

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