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    GSE/D-21 Physics Paper I Classical Mechanics and Theory of Relativity

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    This document is a physics exam paper containing 9 questions across 4 units on the topics of classical mechanics, theory of relativity, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics. The first question is compulsory and has 4 parts on center of mass, generalized coordinates, theory of relativity postulates, and Michelson-Morley experiment. The remaining 8 questions are optional with 2 parts each, asking students to explain concepts, derive formulas, solve problems, and discuss key ideas related to mechanics and relativity.

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    This document is a physics exam paper containing 9 questions across 4 units on the topics of classical mechanics, theory of relativity, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics. The first question is compulsory and has 4 parts on center of mass, generalized coordinates, theory of relativity postulates, and Michelson-Morley experiment. The remaining 8 questions are optional with 2 parts each, asking students to explain concepts, derive formulas, solve problems, and discuss key ideas related to mechanics and relativity.

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    This document is a physics exam paper containing 9 questions across 4 units on the topics of classical mechanics, theory of relativity, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics. The first question is compulsory and has 4 parts on center of mass, generalized coordinates, theory of relativity postulates, and Michelson-Morley experiment. The remaining 8 questions are optional with 2 parts each, asking students to explain concepts, derive formulas, solve problems, and discuss key ideas related to mechanics and relativity.

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    GSE/D-21 Physics Paper I Classical Mechanics and Theory of Relativity

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    GSE/D-21 789
    PHYSICS
    Paper I
    Classical Mechanics and Theory of Relativity
    Time : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 40

    Note : Attempt Five questions in all, selecting one question


    from each Unit. Q. No. 1 is compulsory. All questions
    carry equal marks. Non-programmable calculator is
    allowed.
    (Compulsory Question)
    1. (a) How the concept of center of mass is useful in the
    dynamics of rigid bodies ? 2
    (b) Whatl are Generalized coordinates ? 2
    (c) Give the postulates of Special Theory of Relativity. 2
    (d) Why is compensating plate used in Michelson-
    Morley’s experiment ? 2
    Unit I
    2. State and prove the conservation theorem of energy for a
    system of particles. 8

    (3)L-789 1
    3. (a) What are Holonomic and Non-Holonomic
    Constraints ? Explain with examples. 4
    (b) State and prove the law of conservation of angular
    momentum for n-particles system. 4
    Unit II
    4. (a) Find the time period for simple pendulum with the
    help of Lagrange’s equation of motion. 4
    (b) Discuss configurational space and degree of freedom.
    4
    5. (a) Explain the following terms : 4
    Generalized displacement, velocity and acceleration.
    (b) Deduce Lagrange’s equation of motion from
    Hamilton’s principle. 4
    Unit III
    6. (a) Derive an expression for force acting on a particle
    in a uniformly rotating frame of reference. Explain
    the physical significance of various terms obtained.
    6
    (b) Whether earth is an inertial or non-inertial frame of
    reference ? Explain. 2
    7. (a) Explain the effect of centrifugal force on the surface
    of the earth. 5

    (3)L-789 2
    (b) Compare and contrast inertial and non-inertial frame
    of reference. 3
    Unit IV
    8. (a) Derive the formula for variation of mass of a particle
    with its velocity. 6
    (b) What is the velocity of a meter stick moving parallel
    to its length, when its mass is 1.5 times of its rest
    mass ? 2
    9. (a) What is relativity of length ? Find the expression
    for Fitzgerald length contraction. 5
    (b) An electron moves with velocity of 0.6 × 108 ms–1.
    Calculate its mass, when me = 9 × 10–31 kg. 3

    (3)L-789 3 __

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