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MHT CET 2023 Physics Paper: 9 May, Shift 1

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These are the 49 physics questions of MHT CET 2023 (9 May, Shift 1) 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 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer

The coil of an a.c. generator has 100 turns, each of cross-sectional area 2 m22\text{ m}^2. It is rotating at constant angular speed 30 rad/s30\text{ rad/s}, in a uniform magnetic field of 2×10−2 T2 \times 10^{-2}\text{ T}. If the total resistance of the circuit is 600 Ω600\ \Omega then maximum power dissipated in the circuit is

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Q2MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Power, Power Factor & Wattless Current

In an ACAC circuit, the current is i=5sin⁡(100t−π2) Ai = 5\sin\left(100t - \frac{\pi}{2}\right)\text{ A} and voltage is e=200sin⁡(100t)e = 200\sin(100t) volt. Power consumption in the circuit is (cos⁡90∘=0)(\cos 90^\circ = 0)

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Q3MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Resonance, Bandwidth & Q Factor

A capacitor, an inductor and an electric bulb are connected in series to an a.c. supply of variable frequency. As the frequency of the supply is increased gradually, then the electric bulb is found to

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Atomic Structure 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q4MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Bohr Model: Orbits, Speed & Angular Momentum

For an electron moving in the nnth Bohr orbit the deBroglie wavelength of an electron is

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Q5MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Transitions, Photon Emission & Excitation

If an electron in a hydrogen atom jumps from an orbit of level n=3n = 3 to orbit of level n=2n = 2, then the emitted radiation frequency is (where R = Rydberg's constant, C = Velocity of light)

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Q6MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Transitions, Photon Emission & Excitation

The ratio of wavelengths for transition of electrons from 22nd orbit to 11st orbit of Helium (He+)\left(\text{He}^{+}\right) and Lithium (Li++)\left(\text{Li}^{++}\right) is (Atomic number of Helium =2= 2, Atomic number of Lithium =3= 3)

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Capacitors 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q7MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Combination of Capacitors

The ratio of potential difference that must be applied across parallel and series combination of two capacitors C1C_1 and C2C_2 with their capacitance in the ratio 1:21 : 2 so that energy stored in these two cases becomes same is

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Q8MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Dielectrics

The potential energy of charged parallel plate capacitor is v0v_0. If a slab of dielectric constant KK is inserted between the plates, then the new potential energy will be

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Q9MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Dielectrics

The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is 2.5 μF2.5\ \mu\text{F}. When it is half filled with a dielectric as shown in figure, its capacitance becomes 5 μF5\ \mu\text{F}. The dielectric constant of the dielectric is

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Current Electricity 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q10MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Kirchhoff's Laws & Measuring Instruments

A galvanometer of resistance GG is shunted with a resistance of 10%10\% of GG. The part of the total current that flows through the galvanometer is

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Q11MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Wheatstone Bridge & Metre Bridge

In a meter bridge experiment null point is obtained at l cml\text{ cm} from the left end. If the meter bridge wire is replaced by a wire of same material but twice the area of across-section, then the null point is obtained at a distance

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Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q12MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Photoelectric Effect: Einstein's Equation

From a metallic surface photoelectric emission is observed for frequencies v1v_1 and v2 (v1>v2)v_2\ (v_1 > v_2) of the incident light. The maximum values of the kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted in the two cases are in the ratio 1:x1 : x. Hence the threshold frequency of the metallic surface is

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Electromagnetic Induction 4 questions · chapter PYQs

Q13MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Magnetic Flux & Faraday's Law

The magnetic flux through a loop of resistance 10 Ω10\ \Omega varying according to the relation ϕ=6t2+7t+1\phi = 6t^{2} + 7t + 1, where ϕ\phi is in milliweber, time is in second at time t=1 st = 1\text{ s} the induced e.m.f. is

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Q14MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Motional EMF

A conducting wire of length 2500 m2500\text{ m} is kept in east-west direction, at a height of 10 m10\text{ m} from the ground. If it falls freely on the ground then the current induced in the wire is (Resistance of wire =252 Ω= 25\sqrt{2}\ \Omega, acceleration due to gravity g=10 m/s2, BH=2×10−5 Tg = 10\text{ m/s}^{2},\ B_H = 2 \times 10^{-5}\text{ T})

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Q15MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Other / Mixed

An electron (mass mm) is accelerated through a potential difference of 'VV' and then it enters in a magnetic field of induction 'BB' normal to the lines. The radius of the circular path is (e=e = electronic charge)

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Q16MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Self-Inductance & Energy

Self inductance of solenoid is

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Electrostatics 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q17MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Electric Flux & Gauss's Law

A solid metallic sphere has a charge +3Q+3Q. Concentric with this sphere is a conducting spherical shell having charge −Q-Q. The radius of the sphere is 'AA' and that of the spherical shell is 'BB'. (B>A)(B > A). The electric field at a distance 'RR' (A<R<B)(A < R < B) from the centre is ( ε0=\varepsilon_0 = permittivity of vacuum)

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Fluid Dynamics 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q18MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Bernoulli's Equation

Water is flowing through a horizontal pipe in stream line flow. At the narrowest part of the pipe

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Gravitation 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q19MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Acceleration Due to Gravity

A body weighs 300 N300\text{ N} on the surface of the earth. How much will it weigh at a distance R2\frac{R}{2} below the surface of earth? ( R→R \rightarrow Radius of earth)

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Q20MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Newton's Law of Gravitation

A thin rod of length 'LL' is bent in the form of a circle. Its mass is 'MM'. What force will act on mass 'mm' placed at the centre of this circle?

( G=G = constant of gravitation)

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Q21MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Satellite Energy & Weightlessness

A seconds pendulum is placed in a space laboratory orbiting round the earth at a height '3R3R' from the earth's surface. The time period of the pendulum will be ( R=R = radius of earth)

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Kinetic Theory of Gases 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q22MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Mean Free Path & Real Gases

According to kinetic theory of gases, which one of the following statements is wrong?

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Magnetic Properties of Materials 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q23MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Hysteresis, Soft Iron vs Steel & Shielding

The materials suitable for making electromagnets should have

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Moving Charges and Magnetism 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q24MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Force on Current-Carrying Conductors

A long straight wire carrying a current of 25 A25\text{ A} rests on the table. Another wire PQ of length 1 m1\text{ m} and mass 2.5 g2.5\text{ g} carries the same current but in the opposite direction. The wire PQ is free to slide up and down. To what height will wire PQ rise? (μ0=4π×10−7\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} SI unit)

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Oscillations 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q25MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Simple Pendulum

A rubber ball filled with water, having a small hole is used as the bob of a simple pendulum. The time period of such a pendulum

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Q26MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Velocity & Acceleration in SHM

The maximum velocity of a particle performing S.H.M. is 'VV'. If the periodic time is made (13)\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)rd and the amplitude is doubled, then the new maximum velocity of the particle will be

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Ray Optics 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q27MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Prism, Dispersion & Scattering

The angle of prism is AA and one of its refracting surface is silvered. Light rays falling at an angle of incidence '2A2A' on the first surface return back through the same path after suffering reflection at the silvered surface. The refractive index of the material of the prism is

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Rotational Motion 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q28MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Moment of Inertia & Radius of Gyration

A square lamina of side 'bb' has same mass as a disc of radius 'RR' the moment of inertia of the two objects about an axis perpendicular to the plane and passing through the centre is equal. The ratio bR\frac{b}{R} is

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Q29MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Moment of Inertia & Radius of Gyration

Two discs of same mass and same thickness (t) are made from two different materials of densities 'd1d_1' and 'd2d_2 ' respectively. The ratio of the moment of inertia I1I_1 to I2I_2 of two discs about an axis passing through the centre and perpendicular to the plane of disc is

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Q30MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Rolling Motion

A solid sphere rolls without slipping on an inclined plane at an angle θ\theta. The ratio of total kinetic energy to its rotational kinetic energy is

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Semiconductor Electronics 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q31MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Intrinsic & Extrinsic Semiconductors

For an intrinsic semiconductor (nh(n_h and nen_e are the number of holes per unit volume and number of electrons per unit volume respectively)

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Q33MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Special Purpose Diodes

A 5.0 V5.0\text{ V} stabilized power supply is required to be designed using a 12 V12\text{ V} DC power supply as input source. The maximum power rating of zener diode is 2.0 W2.0\text{ W}. The minimum value of resistance RsR_\text{s} in Ω\Omega connected in series with zener diode will be

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Surface Tension 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q34MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Excess Pressure: Drops & Bubbles

The excess of pressure in a first soap bubble is three times that of other soap bubble. Then the ratio of the volume of first bubble to other is

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Q35MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Excess Pressure: Drops & Bubbles

The radii of two soap bubbles are r1r_1 and r2r_2. In isothermal condition they combine with each other to form a single bubble. The radius of resultant bubble is

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Thermodynamics 4 questions · chapter PYQs

Q36MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Gas Laws & Ideal Gas Equation

A jar 'PP' is filled with gas having pressure, volume and temperature P,V,TP, V, T respectively. Another gas jar QQ filled with a gas having pressure 2P2P, volume V4\frac{V}{4} and temperature 2T2T. The ratio of the number of molecules in jar PP to those in jar QQ is

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Q37MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

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

For a gas having 'XX' degrees of freedom, 'γ\gamma' is (γ=\gamma = ratio of specific heats =CP/CV= C_P/C_V)

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Q38MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Thermodynamic Processes

In a thermodynamic process, there is no exchange of heat between the system and surroundings. Then the thermodynamic process is

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Q39MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Thermodynamic Processes

A gas at N.T.P. is suddenly compressed to (14)\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)th of its original volume. The final pressure in (Given γ=\gamma = ratio of sp. heats =32= \frac{3}{2}) atmosphere is ( P=P = original pressure)

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Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q40MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Thermometry & Thermal Expansion

Two uniform brass rods AA and BB of length 'll' and '2l2l' and their radii '2r2r' and 'rr' respectively are heated to same temperature. The ratio of the increase in the volume of rod A\text{rod A} to that of rod B\text{rod B} is

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Wave Motion 4 questions · chapter PYQs

Q41MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Doppler Effect

When both source and listener are approaching each other the observed frequency of sound is given by (VL(V_L and VSV_S is the velocity of listener and source respectively, n0=n_0 = radiated frequency)

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Q42MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Difficult

Organ Pipes & Resonance Tube

A closed organ pipe of length 'L1L_1' and an open organ pipe contain diatomic gases of densities 'ρ1\rho_1 ' and 'ρ2\rho_2' respectively. The compressibilities of the gases are same in both pipes, which are vibrating in their first overtone with same frequency. The length of the open organ pipe is (Neglect end correction)

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Q43MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Reflection, Superposition & Interference

Equation of simple harmonic progressive wave is given by y=1asin⁡ωt±1bcos⁡ωty = \frac{1}{\sqrt{a}}\sin\omega t \pm \frac{1}{\sqrt{b}}\cos\omega t then the resultant amplitude of the wave is (cos⁡90∘=0)(\cos 90^\circ = 0)

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Q44MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Stationary Waves & Vibrating Strings

When a string of length 'll' is divided into three segments of length l1,l2l_1, l_2 and l3l_3. The fundamental frequencies of three segments are n1,n2n_1, n_2 and n3n_3 respectively. The original fundamental frequency 'nn' of the string is

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Wave Optics 4 questions · chapter PYQs

Q45MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Diffraction at a Single Slit

In a diffraction pattern due to single slit of width 'aa', the first minimum is observed at an angle of 30∘30^\circ when the light of wavelength 5400 A˚5400\text{ \AA} is incident on the slit. The first secondary maximum is observed at an angle of (sin⁡30∘=12)\left(\sin 30^\circ = \frac{1}{2}\right)

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Q46MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Diffraction at a Single Slit

In a single slit experiment, the width of the slit is doubled. Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Q47MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Polarisation

A beam of unpolarized light passes through a tourmaline crystal A and then it passes through a second tourmaline crystal B oriented so that its principal plane is parallel to that of A. The intensity of emergent light is I0I_0. Now B is rotated by 45∘45^\circ about the ray. The emergent light will have intensity (cos⁡45∘=12)\left(\cos 45^\circ = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)

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Q48MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

Wave Theory, Wavefronts & Doppler Effect

The rays of different colours fail to converge at a point after passing through a thick converging lens. This defect is called

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Work, Energy and Power 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q49MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

Conservation of Energy

A stone is projected vertically upwards with speed 'vv'. Another stone of same mass is projected at an angle of 60∘60^\circ with the vertical with the same speed 'vv'. The ratio of their potential energies at the highest points of their journey is [sin⁡30∘=cos⁡60∘=0.5,cos⁡30∘=sin⁡60∘=32]\left[\sin 30^\circ = \cos 60^\circ = 0.5, \cos 30^\circ = \sin 60^\circ = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right]

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