Voltage applied between cathode and anode of an X-ray tube is 18 kV. Calculate the minimum wavelength of the X-rays produced.
In a nuclear reactor, what is the function of:
i) The moderator
ii) The control rods
iii) The coolant
The atomic mass of Uranium  is 238.0508 u, while that of thorium  is 234.0436 u, and that of Helium  is 4.0026 u. Alpha decay converts  and  as shown below.
Determine the energy released in this reaction.
ii) What is a neutrino?
As per the given data, we will calculate mass defect.
Mass defect,  = 238.0508 - (234.0436+4.0026)
            = 238.0508 - (238.0462)
            = 0.0046 u
Therefore,
Energy released = 0.0046 x 931 = 4.28 MeV
ii)Â Neutrino is a neutral subatomic particle with a mass close to zero and half-integral spin, which rarely reacts with normal matter.
In semiconductor physics, what is meant by:
i) a rectifier
ii) an amplifier
iii) an oscillator
An alternating emf of 110 V is applied to a circuit containing a resistance R of 80 ohm and inductor L in series. The current is found to lag behind the supply voltage by an angle . Find the:
i) Inductive Reactance
ii) Impedence of the circuit
iii) Current flowing in the circuit
iv) If the inductor has a coefficient of self inductance of 0.1 H, what is the frequency of the applied emf
i) What is meant by the dispersive power of a transparent material?
ii) Show that, two thin lenses kept in contact, form an achromatic doublet if they satisfy the condition:
where the terms have their usual meanings.
With the help of a diagram, show how you can use several NAND gates to obtain an OR gate.