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1. If F=2xi+5yj+6zk, using Gauss divergence theorem, show that
Mechanics of Particles
Essay Questions
1. Describe the motion of a variable mass system and derive the equation for the velocity
of a rocket under the influence of gravitational field.
2. Define the terms impact parameter and scattering cross section. Derive an expression
for Rutherfords scattering angle.
3. What are elastic and inelastic collisions. Derive an expression for the scattering cross
section in the case of alpha particles striking the gold foil in Rutherford scattering
experiment.
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UNIT-II
Mechanics of Continuous media
Essay Questions
1. Explain the types of beams and types of bending. Derive an expression for the
depression of the free end of a cantilever fined at one end and loaded at the free end.
2. Explain the uniform and non-uniform bending of beams. Express Poissons ratio in
terms of the elastic modulii Y, n and k. What are the limits of Poissons ratio?
Problems
Central forces
Essay Questions
1. Solve the equation of motion of a particle in an inverse square force field. Derive
Keplers laws.
2. What is central force? Derive the equation of motion of a particle under the action of
central force.
3. State and prove Keplers laws of planetary motion. Derive the condition under which
the path of a planet around the sun is an ellipse.
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Special Theory of Relativity
Essay Questions
1. What is Ether hypothesis? Describe Michelson Morley experiment and discuss the
significance of the results. (Explain the negative result).
2. What is frame of reference? Derive Lorentz transformation equations.
3. State and explain Einsteins postulates of the special theory of relativity and deduce
mass-energy theorem.
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UNIT-III
Fundamentals of Vibrations
Essay Questions
1. Explain the physical characteristics of simple harmonic motion. Describe the equation
of motion for a simple harmonic oscillator and obtain its solution. Show that the total
energy of the oscillator is proportional to the square of the amplitude.
2. Discuss the linear combination of two mutually perpendicular simple harmonic
vibrations of different frequencies.
3. Define Lissajous figures. Discuss the effect of combining simple harmonic motions of
same frequencies acting at right angles to each other.
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Damped and Forced Oscillations
Essay Questions
1. Distinguish between damped and un damped vibrations of a simple oscillator. Obtain
the differential equation and discuss the solution under different conditions. Discuss
its energy considerations and logarithmic decrement in amplitude.
2. What are forced vibrations? Setup the equation of motion for a forced oscillator and
discuss its solution. Obtain an expression for the amplitude of forced vibrations and
deduce the condition for resonance.
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Complex Vibrations
Essay Questions
1. Explain how Fourier theorem can be used for analysis of a complex wave. Analyse a
saw-tooth wave using Fourier theorem.
2. State Fourier theorem and evaluate the Fourier coefficients. Using Fourier theorem
analyse a triangular wave.
3. State Fouriers theorem. What are its limitations? Find the Fourier series for the
function of (t) denoted by
Y = +a when 0<t<T/2
and y = -a when T/2<t<T
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UNIT-IV
Vibration of Bars
Essay Questions
1. Find the equation of motion for a longitudinal wave in a bar. Discuss its solution in
different cases as given below.
(i)
When both ends are free
(ii)
When one end is fixed
2. Derive the transverse wave equation in a bar. Derive the general solution for the
transverse wave equation in a bar.
3. Discuss the transverse vibrations in a bar free at both ends (free-free bar).
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Vibrating Strings
Essay Questions
1. What are transverse waves? Obtain the equation for the frequency of vibration in a
stretched string. What are fundamental frequency and overtones? (Discuss the modes
of vibration of stretched string clamped at both ends.)
2. Discuss the energy transport in the strings and obtain an expression for energy
density.
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Ultrasonics
Essay Questions
1. Describe the Sears method of finding the velocity of Ultrasonics in liquids. Mention
different applications of ultrasonics.
2. What are ultrasonic and infrasonic waves? Describe how ultrasonic waves are
produced by piezoelectric and magnetostriction method.
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