Properties of Matter
The amount of work done to break a big water drop of radius ' $R$ ' into 27 small drops of equal radius is 10 J . The work done required to break the same big drop into 64 small drops of equal radius will be
A massless spring gets elongated by amount $x_1$ under a tension of 5 N . Its elongation is $x_2$ under the tension of 7 N . For the elongation of $\left(5 x_1-2 x_2\right)$, the tension in the spring will be,
Water flows in a horizontal pipe whose one end is closed with a valve. The reading of the pressure gauge attached to the pipe is $P_1$. The reading of the pressure gauge falls to $P_2$ when the valve is opened. The speed of water flowing in the pipe is proportional to
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The hot water flows faster than cold water
Statement II: Soap water has higher surface tension as compared to fresh water. In the light above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

A tube of length $L$ is shown in the figure. The radius of cross section at the point $(1)$ is 2 cm and at the point (2) is 1 cm , respectively. If the velocity of water entering at point (1) is $2 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$, then velocity of water leaving the point (2) will be
A small rigid spherical ball of mass M is dropped in a long vertical tube containing glycerine. The velocity of the ball becomes constant after some time. If the density of glycerine is half of the density of the ball, then the viscous force acting on the ball will be (consider g as acceleration due to gravity)
A sample of a liquid is kept at 1 atm. It is compressed to 5 atm which leads to a change of volume of 0.8 cm3. If the bulk modulus of the liquid is 2 GPa, the initial volume of the liquid was _______ litre.
(Take 1 atm = 105 Pa)
Explanation:
Given, Initial pressure of liquid $\left(\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{i}}\right)=1 \mathrm{~atm}$
Final pressure of liquid $\left(\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{f}}\right)=5 \mathrm{~atm}$
Change in pressure $(\mathrm{dP})=\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{f}}-\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{i}}=4 \mathrm{~atm}$
$=4 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~Pa}$
Change in volume $(\mathrm{dV})=-0.8 \mathrm{~cm}^3$
Bulk modulus $(B)=2 \times 10^9 \mathrm{~Pa}$
Now, $B=\frac{-d P}{(d V / V)} \Rightarrow V=-B\left(\frac{d V}{d P}\right)$
$\begin{aligned} \Rightarrow \mathrm{V} & =-2 \times 10^9 \times \frac{\left(-0.8 \times 10^{-6}\right)}{4 \times 10^5} \\ & =4 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~m}^3=4 \text { litre } \end{aligned}$
A cube having a side of 10 cm with unknown mass and 200 gm mass were hung at two ends of a uniform rigid rod of 27 cm long. The rod along with masses was placed on a wedge keeping the distance between wedge point and 200 gm weight as 25 cm. Initially the masses were not at balance. A beaker is placed beneath the unknown mass and water is added slowly to it. At given point the masses were in balance and half volume of the unknown mass was inside the water.
(Take the density of unknown mass is more than that of the water, the mass did not absorb water and water density is 1 gm/cm3.)
The unknown mass is _____ kg.
Explanation:

Given, volume of block $=\left(10 \times 10^{-2}\right)^3=10^{-3} \mathrm{~m}^3$
Let density of block $=\rho \mathrm{kg} / \mathrm{m}^3$
mass of block $=\rho \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~kg}$
Buoyant Force $\left(F_B\right)=1000 \times \frac{10^{-3}}{2} \times 10=5 \mathrm{~N}$
F.B.D. of blocks

Balancing torque about point O , we get
$\begin{aligned} & \operatorname{mg}\left(2 \times 10^{-2}\right)-\mathrm{F}_{\mathrm{B}}\left(2 \times 10^{-2}\right)=0.2 \mathrm{~g}\left(25 \times 10^{-2}\right) \\ & \rho \times 10^{-3} \times 10 \times 2-10=50 \\ & \rho=3000 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3 \end{aligned}$
Hence, mass of block $=\rho \times 10^{-3}$
$=3000 \times 10^{-3}=3 \mathrm{~kg}$
Two slabs with square cross section of different materials $(1,2)$ with equal sides $(l)$ and thickness $d_1$ and $d_2$ such that $d_2=2 d_1$ and $l>d_2$. Considering lower edges of these slabs are fixed to the floor, we apply equal shearing force on the narrow faces. The angle of deformation is $\theta_2=2 \theta_1$. If the shear moduli of material 1 is $4 \times 10^9 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}^2$, then shear moduli of material 2 is $x \times 10^9 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}^2$, where value of $x$ is ________.
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} &\text { Deformation angle }\\ &\begin{aligned} & 2 \theta_1=\theta_2 \\ & \Rightarrow 2 \frac{\sigma_1}{\eta_1}=\frac{\sigma_2}{\eta_2} \end{aligned} \end{aligned}$

$\begin{aligned} & \Rightarrow 2\left(\frac{F}{\ell d_1 \eta_1}\right)=\frac{F}{\ell d_2 \eta_2} \\ & \Rightarrow \eta_2=\frac{\eta_1}{4}=1 \times 10^9 \Rightarrow x=1 \end{aligned}$
The excess pressure inside a soap bubble A in air is half the excess pressure inside another soap bubble B in air. If the volume of the bubble A is $n$ times the volume of the bubble $B$, then, the value of $n$ is__________.
Explanation:
The excess pressure inside a soap bubble is determined by the formula:
$ \Delta \mathrm{P} = \frac{4 \mathrm{~T}}{\mathrm{R}} $
where $ \Delta \mathrm{P} $ is the excess pressure, $ \mathrm{T} $ is the surface tension of the soap film, and $ \mathrm{R} $ is the radius of the bubble.
Given that the excess pressure inside bubble A is half that inside bubble B, we have:
$ \Delta \mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{A}} = \frac{1}{2} \Delta \mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{B}} $
This implies:
$ \frac{R_{\mathrm{A}}}{R_{\mathrm{B}}} = \frac{\Delta \mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{B}}}{\Delta \mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{A}}} = 2 $
Now, considering the volumes of the bubbles, the relationship between volume and radius for a sphere is given by:
$ V = \frac{4}{3} \pi R^3 $
Thus, the ratio of the volumes of bubbles A and B is:
$ \frac{V_{\mathrm{A}}}{V_{\mathrm{B}}} = \left( \frac{R_{\mathrm{A}}}{R_{\mathrm{B}}} \right)^3 = 2^3 = 8 $
Therefore, the volume of bubble A is $ n = 8 $ times the volume of bubble B.
Explanation:
To find the original length of the string, we use the relationship between tension, elasticity constant ($ K $), and the change in length of the string.
Given the equation for tension:
$ \mathrm{T} = \mathrm{K}(\ell - \ell_0) $
where $\ell$ is the length of the string under tension and $\ell_0$ is the original length.
When the tension is 5 N, the equation becomes:
$ 5 = \mathrm{K}(1.4 - \ell_0) $
When the tension increases to 7 N, the equation is:
$ 7 = \mathrm{K}(1.56 - \ell_0) $
By setting up a ratio from the two equations, we have:
$ \frac{5}{1.4 - \ell_0} = \frac{7}{1.56 - \ell_0} $
Solving this proportion gives us the original length $ \ell_0 $:
$ \ell_0 = 1 \, \mathrm{m} $
Thus, the original length of the string is 1 meter.
A steel wire of length 2 m and Young's modulus $2.0 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}$ is stretched by a force. If Poisson ratio and transverse strain for the wire are 0.2 and $10^{-3}$ respectively, then the elastic potential energy density of the wire is __________ $\times 10^5$ (in SI units).
Explanation:
To find the elastic potential energy density of the steel wire, we need to use the given information and formulae for strain and energy density.
Given:
The length of the wire, $ \ell = 2 \, \text{m} $
Young's modulus, $ Y = 2.0 \times 10^{11} \, \text{N/m}^2 $
Poisson's ratio, $ \mu = 0.2 $
Transverse strain, $ \frac{\Delta r}{r} = 10^{-3} $
The formula for Poisson's ratio is:
$ \mu = -\frac{\left(\frac{\Delta r}{r}\right)}{\left(\frac{\Delta \ell}{\ell}\right)} $
From this, we solve for the longitudinal strain $\frac{\Delta \ell}{\ell}$:
$ \frac{\Delta \ell}{\ell} = \frac{1}{\mu} \times \left(\frac{\Delta r}{r}\right) $
Substitute the given values:
$ \frac{\Delta \ell}{\ell} = \frac{1}{0.2} \times 10^{-3} = 5 \times 10^{-3} $
The elastic potential energy density $ u $ is given by:
$ u = \frac{1}{2} Y \varepsilon_{\ell}^2 $
where $ \varepsilon_{\ell} = \frac{\Delta \ell}{\ell} $. Plug in the values:
$ u = \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times 10^{11} \times \left(5 \times 10^{-3}\right)^2 $
Simplify further:
$ u = \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times 10^{11} \times 25 \times 10^{-6} $
$ u = 25 \times 10^5 \, \text{(in SI units)} $
Thus, the elastic potential energy density of the wire is $ 25 \times 10^5 $ SI units.
A vessel with square cross-section and height of 6 m is vertically partitioned. A small window of $100 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ with hinged door is fitted at a depth of 3 m in the partition wall. One part of the vessel is filled completely with water and the other side is filled with the liquid having density $1.5 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3$. What force one needs to apply on the hinged door so that it does not get opened ?
$\text { (Acceleration due to gravity }=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2 \text { ) }$
Explanation:

Step 1: Find the Pressure on Each Side of Window
At the window's depth, the pressure on each side comes from the liquid above. On one side is water, on the other is a denser liquid.
Step 2: Pressures Acting on Both Sides
The total pressure at depth $h = 3~\mathrm{m}$ in each liquid is:
Pressure from water side: $P_w = P_0 + \rho_w g h$
Pressure from dense liquid side: $P_\ell = P_0 + \rho_\ell g h$
Where:
$P_0$ = atmospheric pressure (cancels out later)
$\rho_w = 1000~\mathrm{kg}/\mathrm{m}^3$
$\rho_\ell = 1500~\mathrm{kg}/\mathrm{m}^3$
$g = 10~\mathrm{m}/\mathrm{s}^2$
$h = 3~\mathrm{m}$
Step 3: Net Force on Window
The net force on the window is the difference in pressure between the two liquids, times the window's area:
$F_{ext} = (P_\ell - P_w) \cdot A$
Step 4: Simplifying the Force Expression
The atmospheric pressure, $P_0$, is on both sides, so it cancels out:
$F_{ext} = (\rho_\ell g h - \rho_w g h) \cdot A$
$= (\rho_\ell - \rho_w) g h A$
Step 5: Substitute Values
$(\rho_\ell - \rho_w) = 1500 - 1000 = 500~\mathrm{kg}/\mathrm{m}^3$
$g = 10~\mathrm{m}/\mathrm{s}^2$
$h = 3~\mathrm{m}$
Window area, $A = 100~\mathrm{cm}^2 = 100 \times 10^{-4}~\mathrm{m}^2 = 0.01~\mathrm{m}^2$
So, $F_{ext} = 500 \times 10 \times 3 \times 0.01 = 150~\mathrm{N}$
Answer: The required force to keep the window closed is $150~\mathrm{N}$.
The volume contraction of a solid copper cube of edge length 10 cm , when subjected to a hydraulic pressure of $7 \times 10^{6} ~\mathrm{Pa}$, would be __________ $\mathrm{mm}{ }^3$.
(Given bulk modulus of copper $=1.4 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}$ )
Explanation:
To find the volume contraction of the copper cube, we need to use the formula for volumetric strain under pressure, which involves the bulk modulus (K). The volumetric strain is given by the formula:
$ \text{Volumetric strain} = \frac{\Delta V}{V} = -\frac{P}{K} $
Where:
$ \Delta V $ is the change in volume or volume contraction,
$ V $ is the original volume of the cube,
$ P $ is the hydraulic pressure applied,
$ K $ is the bulk modulus of the material.
Given:
Edge length of the cube, $ a = 10 \, \text{cm} = 0.1 \, \text{m} $
Hydraulic pressure, $ P = 7 \times 10^6 \, \text{Pa} $
Bulk modulus of copper, $ K = 1.4 \times 10^{11} \, \text{Pa} $
Calculate the original volume ($ V $) of the cube:
$ V = a^3 = (0.1 \, \text{m})^3 = 0.001 \, \text{m}^3 $
Calculate the volumetric strain:
$ \text{Volumetric strain} = -\frac{P}{K} = -\frac{7 \times 10^6}{1.4 \times 10^{11}} = -5 \times 10^{-5} $
Calculate the volume contraction ($ \Delta V $):
$ \Delta V = V \times \text{Volumetric strain} = 0.001 \, \text{m}^3 \times (-5 \times 10^{-5}) = -5 \times 10^{-8} \, \text{m}^3 $
Convert $\Delta V$ from cubic meters to cubic millimeters:
1 cubic meter = $10^9$ cubic millimeters. Therefore,
$ \Delta V = -5 \times 10^{-8} \, \text{m}^3 \times 10^9 \, \text{mm}^3/\text{m}^3 = -50 \, \text{mm}^3 $
Thus, the volume contraction of the copper cube, when subjected to the given hydraulic pressure, is $50 \, \text{mm}^3$.
In a measurement, it is asked to find modulus of elasticity per unit torque applied on the system. The measured quantity has dimension of $\left[M^a L^b T^c\right]$. If $b=3$, the value of $c$ is _________.
Explanation:
Given, measured quantity $ = {{Modulus\,of\,elasticity} \over {torque}}$
$ = {\sigma \over {\varepsilon \tau }} = {F \over {A\varepsilon \tau }}$ where, $\sigma$ = stress, $\varepsilon $ = strain, $\tau$ = torque
$ = {F \over {A\varepsilon FL}}$
So, dimension $ = {1 \over {[{L^2}][L]}}$ ($\varepsilon $ is dimensionless)
$ = [{L^{ - 3}}] = [{M^0}{L^{ - 3}}{T^0}] = [{M^a}{L^b}{T^c}]$
$ \Rightarrow c = 0$
The increase in pressure required to decrease the volume of a water sample by $0.2 \%$ is $\mathrm{P} \times 10^5 \mathrm{Nm}^{-2}$. Bulk modulus of water is $2.15 \times 10^9 \mathrm{Nm}^{-2}$. The value of P is _________ .
Explanation:
The bulk modulus of a material is defined as:
$ B = \frac{-\Delta P}{\left(\frac{\Delta V}{V}\right)} $
Given:
Bulk Modulus, $ B = 2.15 \times 10^9 \, \text{Nm}^{-2} $
Change in volume percentage, $ \frac{\Delta V}{V} = 0.2\% = \frac{0.2}{100} = 0.002 $
To find the required increase in pressure, $ \Delta P $, we rearrange the formula for the bulk modulus:
$ B = \frac{-\Delta P}{- \left(\frac{\Delta V}{V}\right)} $
Plug in the known values:
$ 2.15 \times 10^9 = \frac{\Delta P}{0.002} $
Solving for $ \Delta P $:
$ \Delta P = 2.15 \times 10^9 \times 0.002 $
$ \Delta P = 4.3 \times 10^6 \, \text{Nm}^{-2} $
Since the problem specifies $ \Delta P = P \times 10^5 \, \text{Nm}^{-2} $, we have:
$ 4.3 \times 10^6 = P \times 10^5 $
$ P = 43 $
The value of $ P $ is therefore 43.
An air bubble of radius 1.0 mm is observed at a depth 20 cm below the free surface of a liquid having surface tension $0.095 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{m}^2$ and density $10^3 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3$. The difference between pressure inside the bubble and atmospheric pressure is __________ $\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{m}^2$. (Take $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ )
Explanation:
To find the difference between the pressure inside the air bubble and the atmospheric pressure, we use the fact that at depth $h$ in a liquid of density $\rho$, the external (hydrostatic) pressure exceeds atmospheric by $\rho g h$. Additionally, for a spherical bubble in a liquid, the internal pressure exceeds the external pressure by $\frac{2T}{r}$, where $T$ is the surface tension and $r$ is the radius of the bubble.
Hence, the internal pressure of the bubble is
$ P_\text{inside} = P_\text{atm} + \rho g h + \frac{2T}{r}. $
Therefore, the difference between the bubble's internal pressure and the atmospheric pressure is
$ \Delta P = P_\text{inside} - P_\text{atm} = \rho g h + \frac{2T}{r}. $
Substituting the given values:
$\rho = 10^3 \,\text{kg/m}^3$
$g = 10 \,\text{m/s}^2$
$h = 0.20 \,\text{m}$
$T = 0.095 \,\text{J/m}^2$
$r = 1.0 \times 10^{-3} \,\text{m}$
we compute each term:
Hydrostatic term:
$ \rho g h = (10^3 \,\text{kg/m}^3) \cdot (10 \,\text{m/s}^2) \cdot (0.20 \,\text{m}) = 2000 \,\text{N/m}^2. $
Surface tension term:
$ \frac{2T}{r} = \frac{2 \times 0.095 \,\text{J/m}^2}{1.0 \times 10^{-3} \,\text{m}} = \frac{2 \times 0.095}{10^{-3}} = 2 \times 95 = 190 \,\text{N/m}^2. $
Hence,
$ \Delta P = 2000 \,\text{N/m}^2 + 190 \,\text{N/m}^2 = 2190 \,\text{N/m}^2. $
Thus, the required pressure difference between the inside of the bubble and the atmospheric pressure is
$ \boxed{2190 \,\text{N/m}^2.} $
Two soap bubbles of radius 2 cm and 4 cm , respectively, are in contact with each other. The radius of curvature of the common surface, in cm , is _________.
Explanation:
To find the radius of curvature of the common surface between two soap bubbles, we use the formula:
$ r = \left| \frac{{r_1 \cdot r_2}}{{r_1 - r_2}} \right| $
Given that $ r_1 = 2 \, \text{cm} $ and $ r_2 = 4 \, \text{cm} $, we substitute these values into the formula:
$ r = \left| \frac{2 \cdot 4}{2 - 4} \right| = \left| \frac{8}{-2} \right| = 4 \, \text{cm} $
Thus, the radius of curvature of the common surface is $ 4 \, \text{cm} $.
The excess pressure inside a soap bubble is thrice the excess pressure inside a second soap bubble. The ratio between the volume of the first and the second bubble is:
A spherical ball of radius $1 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}$ and density $10^5 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3$ falls freely under gravity through a distance $h$ before entering a tank of water, If after entering in water the velocity of the ball does not change, then the value of $h$ is approximately:
(The coefficient of viscosity of water is $9.8 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~s} / \mathrm{m}^2$)
A sphere of relative density $\sigma$ and diameter $D$ has concentric cavity of diameter $d$. The ratio of $\frac{D}{d}$, if it just floats on water in a tank is :
A cube of ice floats partly in water and partly in kerosene oil. The ratio of volume of ice immersed in water to that in kerosene oil (specific gravity of Kerosene oil = 0.8, specific gravity of ice = 0.9):

Young's modulus is determined by the equation given by $\mathrm{Y}=49000 \frac{\mathrm{m}}{\mathrm{l}} \frac{\mathrm{dyne}}{\mathrm{cm}^2}$ where $M$ is the mass and $l$ is the extension of wire used in the experiment. Now error in Young modules $(Y)$ is estimated by taking data from $M-l$ plot in graph paper. The smallest scale divisions are $5 \mathrm{~g}$ and $0.02 \mathrm{~cm}$ along load axis and extension axis respectively. If the value of $M$ and $l$ are $500 \mathrm{~g}$ and $2 \mathrm{~cm}$ respectively then percentage error of $Y$ is :
Correct Bernoulli's equation is (symbols have their usual meaning) :
Pressure inside a soap bubble is greater than the pressure outside by an amount : (given : $\mathrm{R}=$ Radius of bubble, $\mathrm{S}=$ Surface tension of bubble)
A small ball of mass $m$ and density $\rho$ is dropped in a viscous liquid of density $\rho_0$. After sometime, the ball falls with constant velocity. The viscous force on the ball is :
Match List I with List II :
| LIST I |
LIST II |
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|---|---|---|---|
| A. | A force that restores an elastic body of unit area to its original state | I. | Bulk modulus |
| B. | Two equal and opposite forces parallel to opposite faces | II. | Young's modulus |
| C. | Forces perpendicular everywhere to the surface per unit area same everywhere | III. | Stress |
| D. | Two equal and opposite forces perpendicular to opposite faces Choose the correct answer from the options given below : | IV. | Shear modulus |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : When a capillary tube is dipped into a liquid, the liquid neither rises nor falls in the capillary. The contact angle may be $0^{\circ}$.
Statement II : The contact angle between a solid and a liquid is a property of the material of the solid and liquid as well.
In the light of the above statement, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The contact angle between a solid and a liquid is a property of the material of the solid and liquid as well.
Statement II : The rise of a liquid in a capillary tube does not depend on the inner radius of the tube.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : When speed of liquid is zero everywhere, pressure difference at any two points depends on equation $\mathrm{P}_1-\mathrm{P}_2=\rho g\left(\mathrm{~h}_2-\mathrm{h}_1\right)$.
Statement II : In ventury tube shown $2 \mathrm{gh}=v_1^2-v_2^2$

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
A small spherical ball of radius $r$, falling through a viscous medium of negligible density has terminal velocity '$v$'. Another ball of the same mass but of radius $2 r$, falling through the same viscous medium will have terminal velocity:
A small steel ball is dropped into a long cylinder containing glycerine. Which one of the following is the correct representation of the velocity time graph for the transit of the ball?
Young's modules of material of a wire of length '$L$' and cross-sectional area $A$ is $Y$. If the length of the wire is doubled and cross-sectional area is halved then Young's modules will be :
A small liquid drop of radius $R$ is divided into 27 identical liquid drops. If the surface tension is $T$, then the work done in the process will be:
A wire of length $L$ and radius $r$ is clamped at one end. If its other end is pulled by a force $F$, its length increases by $l$. If the radius of the wire and the applied force both are reduced to half of their original values keeping original length constant, the increase in length will become:
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : If a capillary tube is immersed first in cold water and then in hot water, the height of capillary rise will be smaller in hot water.
Statement II : If a capillary tube is immersed first in cold water and then in hot water, the height of capillary rise will be smaller in cold water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The property of body, by virtue of which it tends to regain its original shape when the external force is removed, is Elasticity.
Reason (R) : The restoring force depends upon the bonded inter atomic and inter molecular force of solid.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) :Viscosity of gases is greater than that of liquids.
Statement (II) : Surface tension of a liquid decreases due to the presence of insoluble impurities.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Two persons pull a wire towards themselves. Each person exerts a force of $200 \mathrm{~N}$ on the wire. Young's modulus of the material of wire is $1 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}$. Original length of the wire is $2 \mathrm{~m}$ and the area of cross section is $2 \mathrm{~cm}^2$. The wire will extend in length by _________ $\mu \mathrm{m}$.
Explanation:
To determine the extension in the length of the wire, we can use the formula derived from Young's modulus:
$ \text{Young's Modulus (Y)} = \frac{\text{Stress}}{\text{Strain}} $
Where:
Stress ($\sigma$) is given by:
$ \sigma = \frac{F}{A} $
and Strain ($\epsilon$) is:
$ \epsilon = \frac{\Delta L}{L} $
Here,
- $F$ is the force exerted,
- $A$ is the cross-sectional area,
- $\Delta L$ is the change in length,
- $L$ is the original length.
We are given:
- $F = 200 \mathrm{~N}$ (each person pulls with this force, but the total force in the wire should be considered as the tension experienced by one side, so it still remains 200 N),
- $A = 2 \mathrm{~cm}^2 = 2 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}^2$,
- $L = 2 \mathrm{~m}$,
- $Y = 1 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}$.
First, calculate the stress ($\sigma$):
$ \sigma = \frac{200 \mathrm{~N}}{2 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}^2} = 10^6 \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-2} $
Using Young’s modulus formula:
$ Y = \frac{\text{Stress}}{\text{Strain}} \implies \text{Strain} = \frac{\text{Stress}}{Y} $
Thus, the strain ($\epsilon$) is:
$ \epsilon = \frac{10^6 \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}}{1 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}} = 10^{-5} $
Now, relate the strain to the change in length:
$ \epsilon = \frac{\Delta L}{L} \implies \Delta L = \epsilon \times L = 10^{-5} \times 2 \mathrm{~m} = 2 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m} $
Convert this change in length to micrometers:
$ 1 \mathrm{~m} = 10^6 \mu \mathrm{m} $
$ 2 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m} = 2 \times 10^{-5} \times 10^6 \mu \mathrm{m} = 20 \mu \mathrm{m} $
Therefore, the wire will extend in length by $20 \mu \mathrm{m}$.
Small water droplets of radius $0.01 \mathrm{~mm}$ are formed in the upper atmosphere and falling with a terminal velocity of $10 \mathrm{~cm} / \mathrm{s}$. Due to condensation, if 8 such droplets are coalesced and formed a larger drop, the new terminal velocity will be ________ $\mathrm{cm} / \mathrm{s}$.
Explanation:
To find the new terminal velocity of the larger drop formed by the coalescence of 8 smaller droplets, we need to understand the relationship between the radius of the droplets and their terminal velocity.
The terminal velocity for a small spherical droplet falling through the air is given by the Stokes' law:
$ v_t = \frac{2}{9} \frac{r^2 (\rho - \rho_{\text{air}}) g}{\eta} $
where:
- $v_t$ is the terminal velocity.
- $r$ is the radius of the droplet.
- $\rho$ is the density of the droplet.
- $\rho_{\text{air}}$ is the density of the air.
- $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity.
- $\eta$ is the viscosity of the air.
Given that the radius of the small droplets is $0.01 \ \text{mm}$ and their terminal velocity is $10 \ \text{cm/s}$, we now need to determine the radius of the larger drop formed by the coalescence of 8 smaller droplets.
When droplets coalesce, the volume of the larger drop is equal to the sum of the volumes of the smaller droplets. The volume of a sphere is given by:
$ V = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 $
Therefore, the volume of the large drop (V_large) can be calculated by:
$ V_{\text{large}} = 8 \times V_{\text{small}} = 8 \times \left( \frac{4}{3} \pi r_{\text{small}}^3 \right) $
Let the radius of the larger drop be $R$. Then:
$ \frac{4}{3} \pi R^3 = 8 \times \left( \frac{4}{3} \pi r_{\text{small}}^3 \right) $
Simplifying, we get:
$ R^3 = 8 r_{\text{small}}^3 $
Taking the cube root on both sides:
$ R = 2 r_{\text{small}} $
Therefore, the radius of the larger drop is twice the radius of the smaller droplet:
$ R = 2 \times 0.01 \ \text{mm} = 0.02 \ \text{mm} $
The terminal velocity of a droplet is proportional to the square of its radius. Therefore:
$ v_{t_{\text{large}}} \propto R^2 $
Given that the terminal velocity of the smaller droplets is 10 cm/s, the terminal velocity of the larger drop (formed by coalescing 8 smaller droplets) is:
$ v_{t_{\text{large}}} = 10 \ \text{cm/s} \times \left( \frac{R}{r_{\text{small}}} \right)^2 $
$ v_{t_{\text{large}}} = 10 \ \text{cm/s} \times \left( \frac{0.02 \ \text{mm}}{0.01 \ \text{mm}} \right)^2 $
$ v_{t_{\text{large}}} = 10 \ \text{cm/s} \times \left( 2 \right)^2 $
$ v_{t_{\text{large}}} = 10 \ \text{cm/s} \times 4 $
$ v_{t_{\text{large}}} = 40 \ \text{cm/s} $
Therefore, the new terminal velocity of the larger drop will be 40 cm/s.
A liquid column of height $0.04 \mathrm{~cm}$ balances excess pressure of a soap bubble of certain radius. If density of liquid is $8 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^{-3}$ and surface tension of soap solution is $0.28 \mathrm{~Nm}^{-1}$, then diameter of the soap bubble is __________ $\mathrm{cm}$. (if $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-2}$ )
Explanation:
Let's start by understanding the problem. We need to determine the diameter of the soap bubble, given certain properties of the liquid and the soap solution.
The excess pressure inside a soap bubble can be calculated using the formula:
$ \Delta P = \frac{4T}{r} $
where:
- $\Delta P$ is the excess pressure.
- $T$ is the surface tension of the soap solution.
- $r$ is the radius of the soap bubble.
The column of liquid balances this excess pressure, and the pressure exerted by the liquid column is given by:
$ P = \rho g h $
where:
- $\rho$ is the density of the liquid.
- $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity.
- $h$ is the height of the liquid column.
Thus, we have:
$ \rho g h = \frac{4T}{r} $
Given values:
- $ \rho = 8 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^{-3} $
- $ g = 10 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-2} $
- $ h = 0.04 \mathrm{~cm} = 0.04 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~m} $
- $ T = 0.28 \mathrm{~Nm}^{-1} $
Substituting the values into the pressure balance equation:
$ 8 \times 10^3 \times 10 \times 0.04 \times 10^{-2} = \frac{4 \times 0.28}{r} $
Simplifying, we get:
$ 8 \times 10^3 \times 10 \times 0.04 \times 10^{-2} = 3200 \times 10^{-4} = 0.32 $
So,
$ 0.32 = \frac{1.12}{r} $
Solving for $r$, we get:
$ r = \frac{1.12}{0.32} $
$ r \approx 3.5 \mathrm{~cm} $
We need the diameter, which is twice the radius:
$ \text{Diameter} = 2r = 2 \times 3.5 = 7 \mathrm{~cm} $
Therefore, the diameter of the soap bubble is $ 7 \mathrm{~cm} $.
A wire of cross sectional area A, modulus of elasticity $2 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{~Nm}^{-2}$ and length $2 \mathrm{~m}$ is stretched between two vertical rigid supports. When a mass of $2 \mathrm{~kg}$ is suspended at the middle it sags lower from its original position making angle $\theta=\frac{1}{100}$ radian on the points of support. The value of A is ________ $\times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}^2$ (consider $x<<\mathrm{L}$ ).
(given : $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$)

Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} \Delta I_{\text {spring }} & =\left(\sqrt{L^2+x^2}\right)-L \\ & =\frac{x^2}{2 L} \\ T=k \Delta I & =\frac{k n^2}{2 L} \end{aligned}$

$\begin{array}{rl} &\Rightarrow 2 T \theta=m g \\ & 2\left(\frac{Y A}{l}\right) \frac{x^2}{2 l} \theta=m g \\ & A =\frac{m g}{\theta^3 Y} \\ & =\frac{20}{10^{-6} \times 2 \times 10^{11}} \\ & =10 \times 10^{-5} \\ & =1 \times 10^{-4} \end{array}$
A big drop is formed by coalescing 1000 small droplets of water. The ratio of surface energy of 1000 droplets to that of energy of big drop is $\frac{10}{x}$. The value of $x$ is ________.
Explanation:
$R_{\text {big }}=10 R_{\text {small }}$
$ \Rightarrow {{{E_{1000}}} \over {{E_{big}}}} = {{1000 \times T \times 4\pi {{\left[ {{{{R_{big}}} \over {10}}} \right]}^2}} \over {T \times 4\pi R_{big}^2}} = {{10} \over 1}$

A hydraulic press containing water has two arms with diameters as mentioned in the figure. A force of $10 \mathrm{~N}$ is applied on the surface of water in the thinner arm. The force required to be applied on the surface of water in the thicker arm to maintain equilibrium of water is _________ N.
Explanation:
$\frac{F_1}{A_1}=\frac{F_2}{A_2}\quad$ (By Pascal's law)
$\begin{aligned} \Rightarrow F_1 & =10\left(\frac{14^2}{1.4^2}\right) \\ & =10 \times 100 \\ & =1000 \mathrm{~N} \end{aligned}$
The density and breaking stress of a wire are $6 \times 10^4 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3$ and $1.2 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}^2$ respectively. The wire is suspended from a rigid support on a planet where acceleration due to gravity is $\frac{1}{3}^{\text {rd }}$ of the value on the surface of earth. The maximum length of the wire with breaking is _______ $\mathrm{m}$ (take, $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$).
Explanation:
The breaking stress of a wire, denoted as $\sigma$, is the maximum tension per unit area it can withstand before it breaks. It is given as:
$ \sigma = \frac{F}{A} $
where $F$ is the breaking force and $A$ is the cross-sectional area of the wire. The weight of the wire, when it's on the verge of breaking, equals the maximum force $F$ it can sustain. The weight of an object is given by:
$ W = mg $
where $m$ is the mass of the object and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity. Since the wire's mass, $m$, can also be expressed in terms of its density ($\rho$), length ($L$), and area ($A$) as:
$ m = \rho V = \rho A L $
We can substitute this expression in the equation for weight:
$ W = \rho A L g $
On a planet where the acceleration due to gravity is $\frac{1}{3}$rd of that on Earth, we substitute $g_{\text{planet}} = \frac{1}{3}g_{\text{Earth}} = \frac{1}{3} \times 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 = \frac{10}{3} \, \text{m/s}^2$. The breaking force $F$ which is equivalent to the weight at the breaking point, is therefore given by:
$ F = \rho A L g_{\text{planet}} $
Since the breaking stress $\sigma$ is also $F/A$, we can set the two expressions equal to find the maximum length $L$ of the wire before breaking:
$ \sigma = \frac{\rho A L g_{\text{planet}}}{A} $
$ \sigma = \rho L g_{\text{planet}} $
Solving for $L$:
$ L = \frac{\sigma}{\rho g_{\text{planet}}} $
Given that $\sigma = 1.2 \times 10^8 \, \text{N/m}^2$, $\rho = 6 \times 10^4 \, \text{kg/m}^3$, and $g_{\text{planet}} = \frac{10}{3} \, \text{m/s}^2$, we can substitute these values into the formula:
$ L = \frac{1.2 \times 10^8}{6 \times 10^4 \times \left( \frac{10}{3} \right) } $
$ L = \frac{1.2 \times 10^8}{2 \times 10^5} $
$ L = 600 \, \text{m} $
Therefore, the maximum length of the wire that can be suspended from a rigid support on this planet without breaking is $600$ meters.
Mercury is filled in a tube of radius $2 \mathrm{~cm}$ up to a height of $30 \mathrm{~cm}$. The force exerted by mercury on the bottom of the tube is _________ N.
(Given, atmospheric pressure $=10^5 \mathrm{~Nm}^{-2}$, density of mercury $=1.36 \times 10^4 \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^{-3}, \mathrm{~g}=10 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-2}, \pi=\frac{22}{7})$
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} F & =\left(p_0+\rho g h\right) A \\ & =\left(10^5+1.36 \times 10^4 \times 10 \times \frac{3}{10}\right) \frac{22}{7}\left(\frac{2}{100}\right)^2 \\ & =177 \mathrm{~N} \end{aligned}$
A soap bubble is blown to a diameter of $7 \mathrm{~cm}$. $36960 \mathrm{~erg}$ of work is done in blowing it further. If surface tension of soap solution is 40 dyne/$\mathrm{cm}$ then the new radius is ________ cm Take $(\pi=\frac{22}{7})$.
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} & \Delta W=8 \pi\left(R_2^2-R_1^2\right) T \\ & 36960=8 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 40\left(R_2^2-\frac{49}{4}\right) \\ & R_2=7 \mathrm{~cm} \end{aligned}$


