Solved question paper for PHY Dec-2011 (DIPLOMA 1st-2nd)

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Physics Dec-2011

PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Information Technology • 1st-2nd • Dec-2011

PHY is the Physics subject for Punjab State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Engineering 1st-2nd semester students who want subject-wise previous year question papers. On this page, students can look for old papers in a semester-wise format to understand exam pattern questions, revision topics, and commonly repeated units before the exam. Use these PHY papers to practice important questions, check how Physics is asked in diploma exams, and revise faster from previous year question papers. BRpaper is not the official website of Punjab State Board of Technical Education or any board/university, and it only helps students find exam preparation material.

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  1. The wavelength associated with a particle of mass m and moving with velocity V is given by λ = h/mv, where h is Planck's constant. The dimensional formula of h is
    MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  2. If A × B = 0, then angle between A and B is
    MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  3. A body is not in translatory equilibrium when
    MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  4. A boat anchor is rocked by waves whose crests are 100 m apart and whose velocity is 25 m/s. These waves strike the boat once every:
    MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  5. Hydrogen and nitrogen are at the same temperature. The molecules of which one of them will have more average K.E.?
    MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  6. All molecular motion ceases at 0°C.
    True / False 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  7. All materials expand when heated.
    True / False 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  8. Steel is more elastic than rubber.
    True / False 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  9. All parts of a rotating wheel have same angular acceleration.
    True / False 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  10. A cyclist cannot negotiate a curve without bending himself.
    True / False 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  11. If a light and a heavy body have equal K.E., the lighter body has _______ momentum.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  12. If normal reaction is doubled, the coefficient of friction is _______.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  13. If A + B = -A, then B is a ______ vector.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  14. W = Mass × _______ × _______.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  15. When sand is poured on a rotating disc its angular velocity will _______.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  16. The frequency of vibration v of a stretched string depends upon the load applied T, length l, and its mass per unit length μ. Find dimensionally the formula of frequency.
    Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  17. Find a unit vector that is perpendicular to both A and B where A = 2i + j + k and B = i - j + 2k.
    Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  18. State and prove Newton's third law of motion.
    Long Answer 5 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  19. A ball is dropped from rest at a height of 12 m. If it loses 25% of its K.E. on striking the ground, what is the height to which it bounces? How do you account for this loss in K.E.?
    Long Answer 5 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  20. What do you mean by banking of roads? Why is it done? A train has to negotiate a curve of radius 400 m. By how much is the outer rail raised as compared with the inner rail for a speed of 48 km/h? Given that the distance between the rails is 1 m.
    Long Answer 5 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  21. Derive an expression of terminal velocity for a spherical body of radius r, density ρ moving through a fluid of density σ.
    Long Answer 5 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  22. A layer of ice 20 mm thick has formed on a pond. The temperature of air is -20°C. Find how long will it take for another 1 mm layer of ice to form. Given thermal conductivity of ice 0.008 cgs units. Density of ice = 1 g/cm3.
    Long Answer 5 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  23. (a) Distinguish between streamline and turbulent flow. (b) State and prove Bernoulli's theorem.
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  24. What are ultrasonics? Explain how these are produced by piezoelectric method. Give two applications of ultrasonics.
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  25. (a) What are systematic errors? Explain with example different types of systematic errors. How can each of these be minimized? (b) The Young's modulus y of a material is given by the relation y = Mgl/(πr^2l). If the percentage error in W (=Mg), L, r and l are 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 4% respectively, what is the percentage error in y?
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  26. (a) Distinguish among positive, negative and zero work done? Give example of each. (b) Define power. Obtain expression of power in terms of force and velocity. (c) What should be the power of an engine required to lift 90 tonnes of coal per hour from a mine whose depth is 200 m? g = 9.8 m/s2, 1 tonne = 1000 kg.
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  27. (a) Define the terms torque and angular momentum. What is the relation between the two? (b) A man sitting at the centre of a rotating table with his arms outstretched has angular speed 40 rpm. If the man folds his hands to reduce his moment of inertia to 2/5 of its initial value, what will be the new angular speed?
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2011 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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