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A rigid, lighter than air balloon filled with Helium cannot continue to rise indefinitely. Why?

A rigid, lighter than air balloon filled with Helium cannot continue to rise indefinitely. Why?

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A helium filled balloon rises to a certain height and then halts. Why?

A helium filled balloon rises to a certain height and then halts. Why?

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A dancer girl is rotating over a turntable with her arms outstretched. If she lowers her arms how does this affect her motion?

A dancer girl is rotating over a turntable with her arms outstretched. If she lowers her arms how does this affect her motion?

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Is it possible for a solid body to have no matter at it centre of gravity?

Is it possible for a solid body to have no matter at it centre of gravity?

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Is friction a necessary evil? Explain.

Is friction a necessary evil? Explain.

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Explain which one is more elastic- rubber or steel.

Explain which one is more elastic- rubber or steel.

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Why does ice float in water?

Why does ice float in water?

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How does K.E. of an object change if its momentum is doubled?

How does K.E. of an object change if its momentum is doubled?

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Can a body be regarded in a state of rest as well as in motion at the same time? Give an example.

Can a body be regarded in a state of rest as well as in motion at the same time? Give an example.

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A solid tied at the end of a string is revolved in vertical. At what point the tension in the string will be the greatest?

A solid tied at the end of a string is revolved in vertical. At what point the tension in the string will be the greatest?

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Refraction at plane surfaces- Old is Gold

Refraction at plane surfaces- Old is Gold

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During pregnancy, woman often develop back pains from leaning backward while walking. Why do they have to walk this way?

During pregnancy, woman often develop back pains from leaning backward while walking. Why do they have to walk this way?

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Transfer of heat- Old is Gold

Transfer of heat- Old is Gold

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Explain why the moon has no atmosphere?

Explain why the moon has no atmosphere?

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Why bridges are declared unsafe after a long use?

Why bridges are declared unsafe after a long use?

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Lenses – Old is Gold

Lenses – Old is Gold

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Reflection at curved mirrors- Old is Gold

Reflection at curved mirrors- Old is Gold

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What do you understand by viscosity?

What do you understand by viscosity?

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What do you mean by geo-stationary satellite? Explain?

What do you mean by geo-stationary satellite? Explain?

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Hygrometry- Old is Gold

Hygrometry- Old is Gold

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2. If action and reaction are always equal and opposite, why don’t they always cancel each other?

2. If action and reaction are always equal and opposite, why don’t they always cancel each other?

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How does ‘g’ at a point vary with distance from the centre of the earth? Where is the highest value of ‘g’? Explain.

How does ‘g’ at a point vary with distance from the centre of the earth? Where is the highest value of ‘g’? Explain.

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What is the counterpart of the mass and force in rotational motion?

What is the counterpart of the mass and force in rotational motion?

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A man carrying a bucket of water on his hand always leans to the opposite side. Explain.

A man carrying a bucket of water on his hand always leans to the opposite side. Explain.

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Surface Tension-Old is Gold

Surface Tension-Old is Gold

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The weight of a body is less inside the earth than on the surface. Explain.

The weight of a body is less inside the earth than on the surface. Explain.

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Dispersion- Old is Gold

Dispersion- Old is Gold

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If the sun somehow collapsed to form a black hole, what effect would this event have on the orbit of the earth?

If the sun somehow collapsed to form a black hole, what effect would this event have on the orbit of the earth?

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Why is the bottom of a ship made heavy?

Why is the bottom of a ship made heavy?

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First law of thermodynamics- Old is Gold

First law of thermodynamics- Old is Gold

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Why is a cow more stable than a man?

Why is a cow more stable than a man?

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What are centre of buoyancy and metacentre?

What are centre of buoyancy and metacentre?

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Explain why a cyclist bend while going along curved road?

Explain why a cyclist bend while going along curved road?

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If a cork is released from the bottom of a jar filled with water, what will happen and why?

If a cork is released from the bottom of a jar filled with water, what will happen and why?

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Suppose two forces act on rigid body and two forces have same magnitude but opposite direction. what conditions the body rotate?

Suppose two forces act on rigid body and two forces have same magnitude but opposite direction. what conditions the body rotate?

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Quantity of Heat- Old is Gold

Quantity of Heat- Old is Gold

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Second Law of Thermodynamics- Old is Gold

Second Law of Thermodynamics- Old is Gold

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The earth moving round the sun actes upon by a force, the work on earth by this force. Do you agree with this statement?

The earth moving round the sun actes upon by a force, the work on earth by this force. Do you agree with this statement?

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If the earth is struck by meteorites, the earth will slow down slightly. Why?

If the earth is struck by meteorites, the earth will slow down slightly. Why?

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What is meant by the moment of a couple?

What is meant by the moment of a couple?

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What are the drawbacks of simple pendulum?

What are the drawbacks of simple pendulum?

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Electrostatics- Old is Gold

Electrostatics- Old is Gold

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Heat and Temperature- Old is Gold

Heat and Temperature- Old is Gold

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Explain why spokes are fitted in the cycle wheel.

Explain why spokes are fitted in the cycle wheel.

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Can a body be in equilibrium if it is in motion? Explain.

Can a body be in equilibrium if it is in motion? Explain.

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When a heavy truck collides with a car, the occupants of car are more likely to be hurt than the truck driver. Why?

When a heavy truck collides with a car, the occupants of car are more likely to be hurt than the truck driver. Why?

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why do we slip on a rainy day?

why do we slip on a rainy day?

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Capacitance and dielectrics- Old is Gold

Capacitance and dielectrics- Old is Gold

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If a pendulum clock is taken to a mountain top, does it gain or lose time?

If a pendulum clock is taken to a mountain top, does it gain or lose time?

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3. Explain why a cricketer moves his hands backwards while catching ball?

3. Explain why a cricketer moves his hands backwards while catching ball?

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Work

Work

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Why is it easy to pull a lawn roller than to push it?

Why is it easy to pull a lawn roller than to push it?

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What is meant by elastic and inelastic collision?

What is meant by elastic and inelastic collision?

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Physics XI Questions

Physics XI Questions

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Units in different systems

Units in different systems

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Refraction through prisms- Old is Gold

Refraction through prisms- Old is Gold

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Why is it difficult to run fast on sand?

Why is it difficult to run fast on sand?

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Thermal Properties of Matter- Old is Gold

Thermal Properties of Matter- Old is Gold

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The leaves fall when a tree is shaken. Give reason.

The leaves fall when a tree is shaken. Give reason.

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Distinguish between conservative and non-conservative force.

Distinguish between conservative and non-conservative force.

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