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MHT CET 2026 Physics Paper: 19 Apr, Shift 2

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These are the 50 physics questions of MHT CET 2026 (19 Apr, 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 4 questions · chapter PYQs

Q1MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Inductors & DC Transients (Mixed)

Two coils P and S have a mutual inductance of (π\pi) mH. The secondary coil S has resistance 4 Ω4\ \Omega and self inductance (60/π)(60/\pi) mH. If the current in the primary is Ip=12sin⁡(50πt)I_p = 12\sin(50\pi t), then the maximum value of the current induced in coil S is [Take π2=10\pi^2 = 10]

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Q2MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

LC Oscillations

In an oscillating LC circuit the maximum charge on the capacitor is Q. When the energy is stored equally between the electric and magnetic fields, the charge on the capacitor (q) is

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Q3MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Power, Power Factor & Wattless Current

In series LCR circuit R=10 ΩR = 10\ \Omega and impedance is 30 Ω30\ \Omega. An r.m.s. voltage 210210 V, is applied across the circuit. The true power consumed in AC circuit is

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Q4MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Pure R, L and C Circuits

When a.c. source is connected across a pure capacitor, the correct phase relation between current and emf is shown in figure.

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Atomic Structure 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q5MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Bohr Model: Orbits, Speed & Angular Momentum

The de-Broglie wavelength of an electron moving in the nthn^{th} Bohr orbit of radius 'r' is

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Q6MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Bohr Model: Orbits, Speed & Angular Momentum

The magnetic moment of electron due to orbital motion is proportional to

(nn = principal quantum number)

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Q7MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Energy of the Electron & Energy Levels

If the ionisation energy for the hydrogen atom is 13.613.6 eV, then the energy required to excite it from the ground state to the next higher state is nearly

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Capacitors 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q8MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Dielectrics

A parallel plate air capacitor has capacity 'C' farad, potential 'V' volt and energy 'E' joule. When the gap between the plates is completely filled with dielectric

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Centre of Mass 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q9MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Centre of Mass of Discrete Particles

Two particles of masses 22 g and 44 g are situated at the opposite ends, A and B of a wooden bar respectively. Let l(AB)=9l(AB) = 9 cm. The center of mass of the system will be

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Circular Motion 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q10MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Angular Variables

A particle is performing U.C.M. along a circle of radius RR. In half the period of revolution, its displacement and distance covered are respectively

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Q11MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Critical Speed & Looping

A body of mass 'm' 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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Q12MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Vertical Circle: Speed & Tension

A stone of mass 4040 g is tied to a light inextensible string of length 5050 cm and whirled in a vertical circle at the rate of 3030 revolutions per minute. The tension in the string when it is at the lowest point of the circle is

(Take gravitational acceleration, g=10g = 10 m/s2^{2} and π2=10\pi^2 = 10)

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Current Electricity 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q13MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Wheatstone Bridge & Metre Bridge

The resistances in the two gaps of a balanced meter bridge are 'X' Ω\Omega and '3X' Ω\Omega respectively. If the resistances are interchanged the balance point shifts by

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Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q14MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Photoelectric Effect: Einstein's Equation

When light of wavelength 'λ\lambda' is incident on a photosensitive surface, the stopping potential is 'V'. When a light of wavelength 1.5λ1.5\lambda is incident on the same surface, the stopping potential is ' V4\frac{V}{4}'. Threshold wavelength for the surface is

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Electromagnetic Induction 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q15MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Self-Inductance & Energy

The magnetic energy stored in an inductor of inductance 44 H carrying a current of 1.51.5 A is

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Q16MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Self-Inductance & Energy

A solenoid is connected to a battery so that a steady current flows through it. If an iron core is inserted into the solenoid, then the current in the coil

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Electrostatics 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q17MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Electrostatic Potential Energy

Two equal positive charges each of value 'q' are placed at points A and B, where AB=3xAB = 3x. A third charge −3q-3q is placed at point C at a distance xx from A on AB. The potential energy of the system is nearly (ϵ0\epsilon_0 = permittivity of free space)

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Q18MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Electrostatic Potential Energy

A particle of mass 'm' and charge 'q', initially at rest, is accelerated by a uniform electric field 'E' through a distance 'D' and is then allowed to approach a fixed static charge 'Q' of the same sign. The distance of the closest approach of the charge q is

[ ϵ0\epsilon_0 = permittivity of free space ]

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Q19MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Difficult

Electrostatic Potential Energy

An uniformly charged thin spherical shell of radius 'R' has uniform surface charge density 'σ\sigma'. It is made of two hemispherical identical shells held together by pressing them with force 'F' as shown. F is proportional to

[ϵ0\epsilon_0 = permittivity of free space]

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Gravitation 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q20MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Satellites - Orbital Velocity & Period

A satellite is revolving around a planet in a circular orbit close to its surface. Let ρ\rho be mean density and RR be the radius of the planet; then the period of the satellite is

(GG = Universal constant of gravitation).

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Heat Transfer and Radiation 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q21MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Thermal Radiation: Black Body, Stefan & Wien

Out of the following, which statement is NOT true about black body radiation?

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Kinetic Theory of Gases 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q22MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Molecular Speeds & Maxwell Distribution

Assuming the expression for the pressure exerted by the gas, it can be shown that pressure is

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Moving Charges and Magnetism 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q23MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Ampere's Law, Cylinders, Solenoid & Toroid

The magnetic induction produced inside an ideal solenoid, depends on which of the following quantities?

(a) number of turns per unit length.

(b) radius of the wire.

(c) current flowing throught it.

(d) permeability of the medium.

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Q24MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Biot-Savart Law & Circular Coils

A current carrying circular coil of radius 'R' produces magnetic field B1B_1 at an axial point P at a distance 'x' from its centre and B2B_2 at point Q placed at its centre respectively. If B2=8B1B_2 = 8B_1, the value of x is

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Q25MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Moving Coil Galvanometer, Ammeter & Voltmeter

When a galvanometer is shunted by a resistance 'S', its current capacity increases 'n' times. If the same galvanometer is shunted by another resistance 'S′S'', its current capacity will increase to 'n′n' '. The value of n in terms of n′n', S and S′S' is

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Nuclear Physics 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q26MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Law of Radioactive Decay

A radioactive element has rate of disintegration 16,00016{,}000 disintegrations per minute at a particular instant. After four minutes, it becomes 20002000 disintegrations per minute. The decay constant per minute is

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Oscillations 2 questions · chapter PYQs

Q27MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Spring Systems

A spring force constant 180180 N/m is loaded with a mass 0.20.2 kg. The amplitude of oscillations is 44 cm. When mass comes to equilibrium position, its velocity is

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Q28MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Velocity & Acceleration in SHM

A particle executing linear S.H.M. has velocities V1V_1 and V2V_2 at distance x1x_1 and x2x_2 respectively, from the mean position, its angular velocity is

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Projectile Motion 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q29MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Projectile Basics & Trajectory

The equation of the trajectory of a ball projected at an angle θ\theta with the horizontal, is given as y=x−gx22y = x - \frac{gx^{2}}{2}

The initial velocity of the ball is

[Given: tan⁡45∘=1, cos⁡45∘=12\tan 45^\circ = 1,\ \cos 45^\circ = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} ]

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Ray Optics 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q30MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Total Internal Reflection

Light travels a distance 'x' in time 't0t_0' in air and '4x4x' in time 't1t_1' in another denser medium. The critical angle for this medium is

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Rotational Motion 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q31MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Torque, Couple & Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies

A force of 3i^+2j^−k^3\hat{i}+2\hat{j}-\hat{k} N acts on a particle with position vector i^+j^−k^\hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k} m. The magnitude of torque of given force is

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Semiconductor Electronics 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q32MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Junction Transistor

In a transistor, comparing the doping of emitter, base and collector, the part which is heavily doped and that which is lightly doped are respectively

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Q33MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Logic Gates

The Boolean expression for the given combination of logic gates is

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Q34MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

P-N Junction Diode

In the following electrical circuit, the reading in the milliammeter is

(Take knee voltage of silicon diode =0.7= 0.7 V)

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Surface Tension 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q35MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Force due to Surface Tension

A metal wire of length 'L' and density 'd' floats horizontally on the free surface of water. The maximum radius of the wire does not sink in water is

[ TT = surface tension of water, gg = gravitational acceleration]

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Q36MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Molecular Theory & Factors

In most liquids, with rise in temperature surface tension of liquid

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Q37MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Splitting & Merging of Drops

The energy needed for breaking a liquid drop of radius 'R' into 'n' droplets each of radius 'r' is [ TT = surface tension of the liquid]

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Thermodynamics 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q38MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Gas Laws & Ideal Gas Equation

An ideal gas at pressure 'P' and temperature 'T' is enclosed in a vessel of volume 'V'. Some gas leaks through a hole from the vessel and the pressure of the enclosed gas falls to P′P'. Assuming that the temperature of the gas remains constant during the leakage, the number of moles of the gas that have leaked is

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Q39MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Heat, Work & First Law of Thermodynamics

An ideal gas having pressure P, volume V and temperature T undergoes a thermodynamic process in which dW=0dW = 0 and dQ<0dQ < 0. Then, for the gas

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Q40MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Thermodynamic Processes

An ideal gas (γ=1.5\gamma = 1.5) is expanded adiabatically. To reduce the root mean square velocity of molecules two times, the gas should be expanded

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Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q41MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Calorimetry, Latent Heat & Mechanical Equivalent of Heat

1515 g of ice at 0∘0^{\circ}C is added to a vessel containing water at 40∘40^{\circ}C. The mass of water and water equivalent of the vessel is 6060 g. Assuming that negligible heat is taken from the surroundings, the final temperature of the mixture will be

[ LLice =80= 80 cal/g, SSwater =1= 1 cal/g ]

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Units, Dimensions and Measurement 1 questions · chapter PYQs

Q42MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Errors in Measurement

A cuboid has volume V=l×l×lV = l \times l \times \sqrt{l}, where ll is the length of one side. When the length ll is measured by a meter scale of least count 11 mm, the relative percentage error in the measurement of its volume is 6.25%6.25\%. Then the relative percentage error in measurement of its length and the value of the length ll is

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Wave Motion 5 questions · chapter PYQs

Q43MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Organ Pipes & Resonance Tube

In a resonance tube open at one end, the end correction is 1.11.1 cm. If the shortest length of resonating air column with a tuning fork is 1818 cm, the next resonating length will be

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Q44MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Progressive Wave Equation

The equation of a progressive wave is given by y=6cos⁡(100t−4x)y = 6\cos(100t - 4x) where yy is in μ\mum, xx in metre and tt in second. The ratio of the maximum particle velocity to the velocity of wave is

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Q45MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Stationary Waves & Vibrating Strings

For stationary wave, y=12cos⁡(πx10)sin⁡(36πt)y = 12\cos\left(\frac{\pi x}{10}\right)\sin(36\pi t) cm, the distance between a node and the successive antinode is

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Q46MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Stationary Waves & Vibrating Strings

Two waves of same frequency (nn) approaching each other with same velocity of 1818 m/s interfere. The distance between two consecutive antinodes is

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Q47MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

Wave Basics & Properties of Sound

A body sends a wave 150150 mm long through medium P and 0.300.30 m long in medium Q. If velocity of the wave in medium P is 8080 cm s−1-1, the velocity of wave in medium Q is

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Wave Optics 3 questions · chapter PYQs

Q48MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Biprism, Thin Films & Other Devices

In a biprism experiment, a steady interference pattern is observed on the screen kept at a distance of 100 cm using a light of wavelength 50005000 Å. Without changing the distance between the virtual images of the slit, the source of light is replaced by a source of wavelength 64006400 Å. Now, to reduce the fringe width by 20%20\% of its initial value, the screen should be moved

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Q49MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Biprism, Thin Films & Other Devices

In biprism experiment, the maximum intensity is I0I_0. If the path difference between the two interfering waves is λ3\frac{\lambda}{3}, then intensity at the point on the screen is

[sin⁡30∘=cos⁡60∘=0.5, sin⁡60∘=cos⁡30∘=3/2\sin 30^\circ = \cos 60^\circ = 0.5,\ \sin 60^\circ = \cos 30^\circ = \sqrt{3}/2]

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Q50MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

Polarisation

A ray of light is incident at polarising angle θ\theta on air-glass interface. If λa\lambda_a and λg\lambda_g are the wavelengths of light in air and glass respectively then

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