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MHT CET 2023 Physics Paper: 12 May, Shift 2

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These are the 50 physics questions of MHT CET 2023 (12 May, Shift 2) that are in the Physics Circle question bank, arranged chapter by chapter. Tap an option to check your answer; every question links to its full solution.

Alternating Current 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q1MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Resonance, Bandwidth & Q Factor

Resistor of 2 Ω2\ \Omega, inductor of 100 μH100\ \mu\text{H} and capacitor of 400 pF400\text{ pF} are connected in series across a source of erms=0.1e_{\text{rms}} = 0.1 Volt. At resonance, voltage drop across inductor is

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Q2MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

RL and RC Series Circuits

When an inductor 'LL' and a resistor 'RR' in series are connected across a 15 V, 50 Hz15\text{ V},\ 50\text{ Hz} a.c. supply, a current of 0.3 A0.3\text{ A} flows in the circuit. The current differs in phase from applied voltage by (π3)c\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)^{c}. The value of 'RR' is (sin⁡π6=cos⁡π3=12, sin⁡π3=cos⁡π6=32)\left(\sin\frac{\pi}{6} = \cos\frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{1}{2},\ \sin\frac{\pi}{3} = \cos\frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)

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Q3MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

RL and RC Series Circuits

An a.c. source of 15 V, 50 Hz15\text{ V},\ 50\text{ Hz} is connected across an inductor (L) and resistance (R) in series R.M.S. current of 0.5 A0.5\text{ A} flows in the circuit. The phase difference between applied voltage and current is (π3)\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) radian. The value of resistance (R)(R) is (tan⁡60∘=3)\left(\tan 60^\circ = \sqrt{3}\right)

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Atomic Structure 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q4MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Hydrogen Spectrum & Spectral Series

In Balmer series, wavelength of the 22nd line is 'λ1\lambda_1' and for Paschen series, wavelength of the 11st line is 'λ2\lambda_2', then the ratio 'λ1\lambda_1 ' to 'λ2\lambda_2' is

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Capacitors 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q5MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Energy Stored & Force between Plates

If the charge on the capacitor is increased by 3 coulombs, the energy stored in it increases by 44%44\%. The original charge on the capacitor is

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Circular Motion 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q6MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Angular Variables

A particle is moving in a circle with uniform speed 'vv'. In moving from a point to another diametrically opposite point

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Q7MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Critical Speed & Looping

A body of mass 'mm' attached at the end of a string is just completing the loop in a vertical circle. The apparent weight of the body at the lowest point in its path is ( gg = gravitational acceleration)

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Current Electricity 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q8MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Potentiometer

A potentiometer wire of length 4 m4\text{ m} and resistance 5 Ω5\ \Omega is connected in series with a resistance of 992 Ω992\ \Omega and a cell of e.m.f. 4 V4\text{ V} with internal resistance 3 Ω3\ \Omega. The length of 0.75 m0.75\text{ m} on potentiometer wire balances the e.m.f. of

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Q9MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Wheatstone Bridge & Metre Bridge

Two resistance X\mathrm{X} and Y\mathrm{Y} are connected in the two gaps of a meterbridge and the null points is obtained at 20 cm20\text{ cm} from zero end. When the resistance of 20 Ω20\ \Omega is connected in series with the smaller of the two resistance X\mathrm{X} and Y\mathrm{Y}, the null point shifts to 40 cm40\text{ cm} from left end. The value of smaller resistance in ohm is

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Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q10MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Matter Waves: de Broglie Wavelength

When an electron is accelerated through a potential 'VV', the de-Broglie wavelength associated with it is '4λ4\lambda'. When the accelerating potential is increased to 4 V4\ \mathrm{V}, its wavelength will be

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Q11MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Matter Waves: de Broglie Wavelength

Graph shows the variation of de-Broglie wavelength (λ)(\lambda) versus 1V\frac{1}{\sqrt{V}} where 'VV' is the accelerating potential for four particles A, B, C, D carrying same charge but of masses m1,m2,m3,m4\mathrm{m_1, m_2, m_3, m_4}. Which on represents a particle of largest mass?

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Electromagnetic Induction 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q12MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Motional EMF

An air craft of wing span 40 m40\text{ m} flies horizontally in earth's magnetic field 5×10−5 T5 \times 10^{-5}\text{ T} at a speed of 500 m/s500\text{ m/s}. The e.m.f. generated between the tips of the wings of the air craft is

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Q13MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Self-Inductance & Energy

SI units of self inductance is

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Q14MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Self-Inductance & Energy

Inductance per unit length near the middle of a long solenoid is (μ0=(\mu_0 = permeability of free space, n=n = number of turns per unit length, d=d = the diameter of the solenoid)

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Electrostatics 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q15MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Electric Charge & Coulomb's Law

Select the correct statement from the following.

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Q16MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Electrostatic Potential Energy

Two point charges 'q1q_1 ' and 'q2q_2' are separated by a distance 'dd'. What is the increase in potential energy of the system when 'q2q_2' is moved towards 'q1q_1' by a distance 'xx'? (x<d) (14πε0=K(x < d)\ (\frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} = K, constant)

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Q17MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Electrostatic Potential Energy

Three point charges +Q,+2q+Q, +2q and +q+q are placed at the vertices of a right angled isosceles triangle. The net electrostatic potential energy of the configuration is zero, if QQ is equal to

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Fluid Dynamics 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q18MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Types of Flow, Reynolds Number & Continuity

Select the WRONG statement from the following. In a streamline flow

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Gravitation 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q19MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Acceleration Due to Gravity

The depth at which acceleration due to gravity becomes g2n\frac{g}{2n} is (R=(R = radius of earth, g=g = acceleration due to gravity on earth's surface, nn is integer)

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Q20MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Acceleration Due to Gravity

A simple pendulum is oscillating with frequency 'FF' on the surface of the earth. It is taken to a depth R3\frac{R}{3} below the surface of earth. ( R=R = radius of earth). The frequency of oscillation at depth R/3R/3 is

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Q21MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Escape Velocity

A body is projected vertically upwards from earth's surface of radius 'RR' with velocity equal to 13rd{\frac{1}{3}}^{\text{rd}} of escape velocity. The maximum height reached by the body is

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Heat Transfer and Radiation 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q22MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Thermal Radiation: Black Body, Stefan & Wien

Compare the rate of loss of heat from a metal sphere at 627∘C627^\circ\text{C} with the rate of loss of heat from the same sphere at 327∘C327^\circ\text{C}, if the temperature of the surrounding is 27∘C27^\circ\text{C}. (nearly)

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Q23MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Thermal Radiation: Black Body, Stefan & Wien

A black body radiates maximum energy at wavelength 'λ\lambda' and its emissive power is 'EE'. Now due to a change in temperature of that body, it radiates maximum energy at wavelength λ3\frac{\lambda}{3}. At that temperature emissive power is

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Motion in One Dimension 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q24MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Motion Under Gravity

A ball is projected vertically upwards from ground. It reaches a height 'hh' in time t1t_1, continues its motion and then takes a time t2t_2 to reach ground. The height hh in terms of g,t1g, t_1 and t2t_2 is (g=(g = acceleration due to gravity)

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Moving Charges and Magnetism 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q25MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Biot-Savart Law & Circular Coils

An electron makes a full rotation in a circle of radius 0.8 m0.8\text{ m} in one second. The magnetic field at the centre of the circle is (μ0=4π×10−7(\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} SI units)

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Q26MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Biot-Savart Law & Circular Coils

Two concentric circular coils of 10 turns each are situated in the same plane. Their radii are 20 cm20\text{ cm} and 40 cm40\text{ cm} and they carry respectively 0.2 A0.2\text{ A} and 0.3 A0.3\text{ A} current in opposite direction. The magnetic field at the centre is (μ0=4π×10−7\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} SI units)

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Q27MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Current Loop as a Magnetic Dipole

A coil of 'nn' turns and radius 'RR' carries a current 'II'. It is unwound and rewound again to make another coil of radius (R3)\left(\frac{R}{3}\right), current remaining the same. The ratio of magnetic moment of the new coil to that of original coil is

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Nuclear Physics 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q28MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Law of Radioactive Decay

Two different radioactive elements with half lives 'T1\text{T}_1 ' and 'T2\text{T}_2' have undecayed atoms 'N1\text{N}_1 ' and 'N2\text{N}_2 ' respectively present at a given instant. The ratio of their activities at that instant is

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Oscillations 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q29MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Energy in SHM

A particle starts from mean position and performs S.H.M. with period 4 second. At what time its kinetic energy is 50%50\% of total energy?

(cos⁡45∘=12)\left(\cos 45^\circ = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)

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Q30MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Simple Pendulum

In a stationary lift, time period of a simple pendulum is 'TT'. The lift starts accelerating downwards with acceleration (g4)\left(\frac{g}{4}\right), then the time period of the pendulum will be

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Ray Optics 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q31MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Prism, Dispersion & Scattering

A glass prism deviates the red and violet rays through 9∘9^\circ and 11∘11^\circ respectively. A second prism of equal angle deviates them through 11∘11^\circ and 13∘13^\circ respectively. The ratio of dispersive power of second prism to first prism is

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Q32MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Refraction, Glass Slab & Apparent Depth

An ink mark is made on a piece of paper on which a glass slab of thickness 'tt' is placed. The ink mark appears to be raised up through a distance 'xx' when viewed at nearly normal incidence. If the refractive index of the material of glass slab is 'μ\mu' then the thickness of glass slab is given by

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Rotational Motion 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q33MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Moment of Inertia & Radius of Gyration

A thin wire of length 'LL' and uniform linear mass density 'mm' is bent into a circular coil. The moment of inertia of this coil about tangential axis and in plane of the coil is

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Q34MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Rotational Kinematics & Dynamics

In PPth second, a particle describes angular displacement of 'β\beta' rad. If it starts from rest, the angular acceleration is

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Semiconductor Electronics 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q37MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Special Purpose Diodes

Which one of the following statements is WRONG regarding LED?

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Surface Tension 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q38MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Splitting & Merging of Drops

Eight small drops of mercury each of radius 'rr', coalesce to form a large single drop. The ratio of total surface energy before and after the change is

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Thermodynamics 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q39MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Specific Heats of Gases - Cp, Cv, γ & Mayer's Relation

For polyatomic gases, the ratio of molar specific heat at constant pressure to constant volume is ( f=f = degrees of freedom)

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Q40MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Thermodynamic Processes

Select the WRONG statement from the following. For an isothermal process

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Q41MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Difficult

Thermodynamic Processes

A monoatomic ideal gas initially at temperature 'T1T_1 ' is enclosed in a cylinder fitted with massless, frictionless piston. By releasing the piston suddenly the gas is allowed to expand to adiabatically to a temperature 'T2T_2 '. If 'L1L_1 ' and 'L2L_2' are the lengths of the gas columns before and after expansion respectively, then T2T1\frac{T_2}{T_1} is

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Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q42MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Thermometry & Thermal Expansion

The volume of a metal block increases by 0.225%0.225\% when its temperature is increased by 30∘C30^\circ\text{C}. Hence coefficient of linear expansion of the material of metal block is

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Viscosity 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q43MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Terminal Velocity

A spherical metal ball of radius 'rr' falls through viscous liquid with velocity 'V\mathrm{V}'. Another metal ball of same material but of radius (r3)\left(\frac{r}{3}\right) falls through same liquid, then its terminal velocity will be

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Wave Motion 4 questions · chapter PYQs

Q44MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Beats

A tuning fork gives 3 beats with 50 cm50\text{ cm} length of sonometer wire. If the length of the wire is shortened by 1 cm1\text{ cm}, the number of beats is still the same. The frequency of the fork is

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Q45MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Organ Pipes & Resonance Tube

End correction at open end for air column in a pipe of length 'll' is 'ee'. For its second overtone of an open pipe, the wavelength of the wave is

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Q46MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

Progressive Wave Equation

The equation of wave motion is Y=5sin⁡(10πt−0.02πx+π/3)Y = 5\sin(10\pi t - 0.02\pi x + \pi/3) where xx is in metre and tt in second. The velocity of the wave is

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Q47MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Speed of Waves

A tuning fork of frequency 220 Hz220\text{ Hz} produces sound waves of wavelength 1.5 m1.5\text{ m} in air at N.T.P. The increase in wavelength when the temperature of air is 27∘C27^\circ\text{C} is nearly (300273=1.05)\left(\sqrt{\frac{300}{273}} = 1.05\right)

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Wave Optics 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q48MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

Superposition, Coherence & Intensity

The ratio of intensities of two points on a screen in Young's double slit experiment when waves from the two slits have a path difference of λ4\frac{\lambda}{4} and λ6\frac{\lambda}{6} is

(cos⁡90∘=0,cos⁡60∘=0.5)(\cos 90^\circ = 0, \cos 60^\circ = 0.5)

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Q49MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

YDSE: Film, Medium & Two Wavelengths

In Young's double slit experiment when a glass plate of refractive index 1.44 is introduced in the path of one of the interfering beams, the fringes are displaced by a distance 'yy'. If this plate is replaced by another plate of same thickness but of refractive index 1.66, the fringes will be displaced by a distance

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Q50MHT CET 2023 · 12 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

YDSE: Film, Medium & Two Wavelengths

One of the slits in Young's double slit experiment is covered with a transparent sheet of thickness 2.9×10−3 cm2.9 \times 10^{-3}\text{ cm}. The central fringe shifts to a position originally occupied by the 2525th bright fringe. If λ=5800 A˚\lambda = 5800\ \text{\AA}, the refractive index of the sheet is

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