Q. No.1.

A non-conducting solid sphere having radius R has charge density varying with
distance r from its centre and is given by
ρ(r) = ( 2r + r2
), r ≤ R. The potential at a point at a distance 2R from the
3 R3
centre of the sphere is

1
(Take K = 4 ∈ )
π 0

A. 4πK [( 12 ) + (2 ln R + 9 )]
13 R 1

B. 4πK [( 13 ) + (2 ln R + 7 ) ln 2]
12 R 1

C. 4πK [( 12 ) + (2 ln R + 3 ) ln 2]
R 1

D. 4πK [( 14 ) + (2 ln R + 9 ) ln 3]
13 R 1

Solution:
Taking an element inside the sphere of radius r and thickness dr.
Charge on the element = ρdv = ρ4πr2 dr
Total charge enclosed inside the sphere of radius R is given by
Q = ∫ 0R ρdv = ∫ 0R ρ4πr2 dr

Q = 4π ∫ 0R ( 2r + )dr = 4π [[2 ln r]R

0 +[ ] ]
R
r2 r3
3 R3 9 R3 0

Q = 4π (2 ln R + 19 )

K( r + r2
)4 πr2 dr
2

(∵ K = )
=R 3 R3 4 πK(2 ln R+1/9) 1
V = ∫ rr=0 r
+ r 4 π∈ 0
r=R
)
r4 4 πK(2 ln R+1/9)
= 4πK(r + +
12 R3 r=0 r

= 4πK (R + )
R 4 πK(2 ln R+1/9)
12
+ r

= 4πK [( 1312R ) + (2 ln R + 19 )]

Hence, the correct option is A.

Q. No.2.

A block is pushed upward along an inclined plane forming an angle θ with the
horizontal. The time of ascent to an upper point was found to be half the time of
descent to initial point. The coefficient of friction between the block and the inclined
plane is
A. 0.5 tan θ
B. 0.6 tan θ
C. tan θ
D. 0.8 tan θ

Solution: For upward journey

Let the net acceleration during the upward journey is a1 in the downward direction.
ma1 = mg sinθ + µmg cosθ
∴ a1 = g sinθ + µg cosθ
Let t1 time is taken by the block to move up the length l.
Then, l = 0 + 12 (g sin θ + µg cos θ) t 21
For downward journey,
Let the net acceleration during the downward journey is a2 ​i n the downward direction.

ma2 = mg sinθ – µmg cosθ

a2 = g sinθ – µg cosθ .....(1)

Let t2 be the time taken for downward journey.

1
l= 2
(g sinθ − µg cosθ) t 22 . . . . . (2)
t2
Here, t 1 = 2

Equating eq. (1) and eq. (2)

1 1
2
(g sinθ + µg cosθ) t 21 = 2
(g sin θ − µg cos θ) t 22
2
⇒ (g sinθ + µg cosθ)( 2 ) = (g sinθ − µg cosθ) t 22
t2

⇒ sinθ + µcosθ = 4 sin θ − 4µ cosθ

⇒ 5µ cosθ = 3 sinθ
⇒ µ = 35 tanθ = 0. 6 tanθ

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Q. No.3.

In the figure given below, two persons of masses 70 kg and 50 kg are shown to be
moving on a plank, that itself is placed on ice. Given that the mass of the plank is 30
kg and there is no friction between the plank and the ice. If the persons meet at the
centre of the plank, then what is the distance, by which the plank moves?

A. 1 m
B. 1.33 m
C. 1.66 m
D. 2 m

Solution: Let the plank moves distance x in left

Distance moved by A in ground frame = 10 – x (right)

Distance moved by B in ground frame = 10 + x (left)

As there is no external force, C.O.M. of the system will be at rest.

mAΔxA+mBΔxB+mboat Δxboat
Δxcom = mA+mB+mboat
=0
70 (10 − x) + 50 (−10 − x) + 30 (−x) = 0
700 − 70x − 500 − 50x − 30x = 0
200 − 150x = 0
x = 1. 33 m

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Q. No.4.

A cart of mass m1 = 8 kg is connected by a string to a small block of mass m2 = 2 kg.

At the initial moment, the cart moves to the left along a horizontal plane at a speed u =
6 m/s. Distance covered by cart in 5 seconds is (Take g = 10 m/s2)

A. 5 m
B. 10 m
C. 13 m
D. 15 m

Solution: Let T be the tension in the string and a be the acceleration of the m2 mass in
downward direction.
For cart,
T = m1a

For m2 mass,
m2g – T = m2a
⇒ T = m2g – m2a
Putting the value of T in above equation,
⇒ m1a = m2g – m2a
m2 g 2×10
⇒a= (m1 +m2 )
= (8+2)
= 2 m/s2

Let the cart stops in t1 sec.

We know, v = u + at

⇒ 0 = –6 + 2 × t1
⇒ t1 = 3 s

Let s1 be the distance covered by cart until it stops.

We know,
v2 = u2 + 2as
2
⇒ 02 = (−6) + 2 × (2) × s1
−6 2
⇒ s1 = 4
= −9 m

Let s2 be the distance covered in next 2 s.

We know,
s = ut + 12 at 2
1
⇒ s2 = 0 × 2 + 2
× 2 × 22
⇒ s2 = 4 m

Total distance covered in 5 s=|s1 | + |s2 |

=9 + 4
=13 m

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Q. No.5.

Calculate the entropy change when 2 mol of an ideal gas expand reversibly from an
initial volume of 2 L to a final volume of 20 L at 27 °C.

A. 19.5 J mol–1 K–1

B. 38.29 J mol–1 K–1
C. 45.27 J mol–1 K–1
D. 50.12 J mol–1 K–1

Solution:
V2
ΔS = nR ln V1
20
Δ S = 2 × 8. 314 × 2. 303 log 2
Δ S = 38. 29 J mol−1 K−1

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Q. No.6.
 −
The self-ionisation constant of pure formic acid k a = [HCOOH + 2 ] [HCOO ]
–6
estimated to be 10 at normal room temperature. Calculate the percentage of formic
acid molecules in pure formic acid that are converted to formate ion. Given that the
density of formic acid is 1.22 g/cm3.

A. 0.0046 %
B. 0.0015 %
C. 0.0037 %
D. 0.0027 %

Solution: Density of formic acid = 1.22 g/cm3

In 1 L of solution, mass of formic acid = 1.22 × 103 g

1.22×10 3 g
Number of moles of HCOOH = 46 g
= 26. 5 moles

−
In case of auto – ionisaton, [HCOOH +
2 ] = [HCOO ] , and
−
[HCOO ] [HCOOH +
2] = 10 −6

⇒ [HCOO–] = 10–3

Now, percentage dissociation of HCOOH

[HCOO−]×100
= [HCOOH]
10 −3 ×100
= 26.5
= 0. 0037 %

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Q. No.7.

A system of a cylinder of mass 1 kg and a plank of mass 2 kg placed on a smooth

surface as shown in the figure. Sufficient friction is present between the cylinder and
the plank surface to prevent sliding of the cylinder. If the plank is pulled by a force of
10 N, then the acceleration of plank is

A. 1 m/s2
B. 2 m/s2
C. 3 m/s2
D. 5 m/s2

Solution: Let the radius of the cylinder be R, its mass be m, its acceleration of the centre
of mass be a towards left and its angular acceleration be α.
Let the tension in string be T and the frictional force between the cylinder and plank be f
as shown in the figure.
Centre of mass of string and the plank are constrained to move with same acceleration
(a).
For pure rolling, acceleration of plank = acceleration of bottom most point of cylinder

⇒ a = αR − a
⇒ αR = 2a (1)
For plank,

F − f − T = Ma
⇒ 10 − f − T = 2a (2)

For cylinder,

T − f = ma
⇒T −f =a (3)
fR = Iα
mR2
⇒ fR = 2
×α
mRα
⇒f= 2

From equation (1), αR = 2a

m(2 a)
⇒f= 2
⇒ f = ma
⇒f=a (∵ m = 1)

Putting f = a in equation (3),

T −a =a
⇒ T = 2a

Putting f = a and T = 2a in equation (2)

10 − a − 2a = 2a
⇒ 10 = 5a
⇒ a = 2 m/s2

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Q. No.8.

n-Butane is produced by the monobromination of ethane, followed by Wurtz reaction.

Calculate the volume of ethane at NTP required to produce 55 g of n-butane, if the
bromination takes place with 90 percent yield and the wurtz reaction with 85 percent
yield.

A. 67.7 L
B. 55.5 L
C. 78.7 L
D. 87.7 L

Solution:
 monobromination
2C2 H6 −−−−−−−−−→ 2C2 H5 Br + 2HBr (yield 90%) (Given)
Wurtz
−−−−→
2C2 H5 Br Reaction C4 H10 (yield 85%) (Given)

Moles of n-butane to be produced = 55/ 58 mol

= 0.948 mol
(Molecular mass of C 4H 10 = 58 g mol–1)
Amount of C 2H 5Br required to obtain 0.948 mol of C 4H 10 = 2 × 0.948 mol
2×0.948×100
Hence, the amount of C 2H 5Br required = 85
mol .... (1) [∵ yield is 85%
only]
Further, 1 mol of C 2H 6 gives one mole of C 2H 5Br.
Hence, the number of moles of C 2H 6 required for C 2H 5Br in (1)
2×0.948×100×100
= 85×90
mol
= 2. 48 mol [∵ yield is 90%]

∴ Required volume of ethane at NTP = 22400 × 2.48 = 55552 mL

= 55.55 L
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Q. No.9.

A wire of length l is cut into 3 pieces. What is the probability that the 3 pieces form a
triangle ?

1
A. 2
1
B. 4
2
C. 3
3
D. 4

Solution: Let the lengths be x, y , l − (x+y)

Now, (x) + (y) ≥ l − (x + y) ⇒ x + y ≥ l/2

(x) + (l − x − y) ≥ y ⇒ y ≤ l/2
(y) + (l − x − y) ≥ x ⇒ x ≤ l/2

⇒ shaded region is the favourable region.

⇒ Δ AOB is the total possibility region
 1 l l
× ×
1
⇒ Probability = 2
1
2 2
= 4
×l×l
2

Hence, the correct answer is option B .

Q. No.10.

If the complex number z is such that | z − 1 | ≤ 1 and | z − 2 | = 1 . Find the

2
maximum possible value of | z |

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Solution:
| z − 1 | ≤ 1 and | z − 2 | = 1
2 2
⇒ (x − 1) + y 2 ≤ 1 and (x − 2) + y2 = 1
⇒ (x − 1)2 + 1 − (x − 2)2 ≤ 1
3
⇒x ≤ 2
Now ,
2 2
| z | = x2 + y 2 = x2 + 1 − (x − 2)
= 4x − 3
⇒ 4 ( 32 ) − 3 = 3
2
Max of |z|

Hence, the correct answer is option B .

Q. No.11.

Find the correct domains for the following functions :

function Domain
1
(A) x−[ x]
(P) R − [ 0 , 1 )
1
(B) x+| x|
(Q) R−
1
(C) x−| x|
(R) R−Z
1
(D) [ x] (S) R+

A. (A) − (R) , (B) − (Q) , (C) − (S) , (D) − (P)

B. (A) − (R) , (B) − (S) , (C) − (Q) , (D) − (P)
C. (A) − (S) , (B) − (Q) , (C) − (R) , (D) − (P)
D. (A) − (P) , (B) − (S) , (C) − (R) , (D) − (Q)
1 1
Solution: (A) = ⇒ {x} ≠ 0
x−[ x] { x}

Domain will be R − Z (R)

(B)
1
x+| x|
⇒ x + |x| ≠ 0
⇒ |x| ≠ − x
 Domain will be R + (S)

(C)
1
x−| x|
⇒ x − |x| ≠ 0
⇒ |x| ≠ x

Domain will be R − (Q)

1
(D) [ ] ⇒ [x] ≠ 0
x

Domain R − [ 0, 1 ) (P)

Hence, the correct answer is option B .

Q. No.12.

If (a,b,c ∈ R), then the following quadratic equation:

(x+b )(x+c ) (x+c )(x+a) (x+a)(x+b )
(b −a)(c −a)
+ (c −b )(a−b )
+ (a−c )(b −c )
= 1 , will have

Two real & distinct roots only

A.

Two equal roots

B.

3 real roots
C.

D. Infinite roots

Solution: if x=−a, x=−b, or x=−c,

LHS = RHS
all three will satisfy the given equation.

⇒If a quadratic has more than two roots than it's an identity.

⇒ An identity will have infinite solution as its true for all the values.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Q. No.13.

Find the number of points (x, y) with integral coordinates lying completely inside the
circle
x2 + y2 = 100

A. 305
B. 361
C. 400
D. 100

Solution: For point ( x, y ) to lie inside the circle

⇒ x2 + y2 = 100
The points ( x, y ) can take values from only , ( 0 , ± 1 , ± 2 , ± 3 , ± 4 , ± 5 , ± 6 , ± 7 , ±
8,± 9)
⇒ Now, each x and y can be selected in 19 ways .
⇒ The total number of ordered pairs = 19 × 19 = 361
But we need to exclude those pairs which either lie on the circle or outside , which are :
(±5,±9),(±6,±8),(±6,±9),(±7,±8),(±7,±9)
( ± 8 , ± 6 ) , ( ± 8 , ± 7) , ( ± 8 , ± 8 ) , ( ± 8 , ± 9) , ( ± 9 , ± 5 )
( ± 9 , ± 6 ) , ( ± 9 , ± 7 ) , ( ± 9 , ± 8 ) , ( ± 9 , ± 9)
= 4 × 14 = 56 pairs
Total number of ordered pairs possible = 361 − 56 = 305
Hence, the correct answer is option A .

Q. No.14.

The correct name of the compound (I) is:

A. (E – 2), (E – 4), Hepta–2,4-diene

B. (Z – 2), (Z – 4), Hepta–2,4-diene
C. (E – 2), (Z – 4), Hepta–2,4-diene
D. (Z – 2), (E – 4), Hepta–2,4-diene

Solution:

(Z – 2), (E – 4), Hepta–2,4-diene

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Q. No.15.

Arrange the following in increasing order of acidic strength

A. x < z < y
B. z < x < y
C. y < z < x
D. y < x < z

Solution: COOH is more acidic than

+
NH 3

*
+ shown by z is more acidic than + shown by x due to the presence of –COOH
NH 3 NH 3
group near to z.

Hence, the correct order is y < z < x.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.