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(b) gH = (n-2)2u2
(d) gH = (n-2)u2
Immediately, identity the topic and apply concept related to it (Projectile motion
in this case). Make the diagrams for better understanding to make sure you land
up to the right answer choice.
Check the Dimensions This technique is very handy in Physics paper, where
we can filter options by looking at their dimension. Lets say, we are to find the
speed, then we can safely filter out options whose dimension does not equals
m/sec. Believe me, it will save a lot of your time.
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Example: A highly rigid cubical block A of small mass M and side L is fixed
rigidly onto another cubical block B of the same dimensions and of low modulus
of rigidity such that the lower face of A completely covers the upper face of B.
The lower face of B is rigidly held on a horizontal surface. A small force F is
applied perpendicular to one of the side faces of A. After the force is withdrawn,
block A executes a small oscillation. The time period of oscillation is:
(IIT JEE 1992)
(a)2 ML
(b) 2 M/L
(c) 2 ML/
(d) 2 M/L
(b) n/a(1)a(n+1)
(d) n/a(1)a(n)
Do a little guess work Even though guess work is not always the best
practice, it might work at times. If you are not sure of an answer, make a guess!
Delete some options which you think are in correct and try to relate the leftovers
with the questions to check what answer you get. Remember, guess work is not
always beneficial. So try to avoid it!
Example: When a rubber-band is stretched by a distance x, it exerts a restoring
force of magnitude F = ax + bx 2 where a and b are constants. The work done in
stretching the unstretched rubber-band by L is:
(a) aL2 + bL3
As we can observe from the question that a and b are with different powers of x
and hence there the answer is most unlikely to have same coefficients. Hence
options a and b can be eliminated and even with a little amount of knowledge,
we can chose among c and d.
Dont
change
your
answer Avoid
changing
your
answers
frequently.
Generally, first answer is always correct. Regularly changing the answer might
prove wrong at the end. This also leads to confusion. Therefore, stick to one
answer regularly.
Reverse engineering Reverse engineering, taking step backward. Instead of
solving complete equation, we just apply value in the equation to see if it solves
it.
Example: The straight line (2+)X + (1+ )Y=5+ , for different values of
passes through the fixed point
(a) (2,9)
(c ) (-2,-9)
(d ) (-2, -9)
Move on Despite of so many attempts, if you are not getting the right answer,
switch to the next question. Sticking to just one question will waste your time.
Solve other questions and return to this one once you have done all the rest. You
can spend the remaining few minutes in solving this question. Later on once you
have done filtering, dimension check, you can apply law of probability (as per
option 1) and choose one option. Remember, probability is now on your side.
Discard highest and lowest outliers Outliers mean choices having extreme
values. If your test paper has any question which have answers in numerical
values, discard the extremes. In 60% cases, the highest and lowest values are
not right. So, be very careful while choosing the answer. They have high
probability of being wrong. So candidates can safely stay away from this
unfamiliar zone.
Example: Let A, B, C be three sets of complex number as defined below
A = {z: Imz 1} , B={z:|z 2 i| = 3} , C = {z: Re ((I j) z) = }. The number of
element in the set A B C is
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d)
Here the answer is 1. This is not generalized rule but again applicable at many
places.
Choose one among the two options If you have already checked out two
incorrect answers, choose one out of the remaining options. You can use the first
point to select the correct answer.
Attempt the no-negative marking questions At times, there are questions
like match the following in the IIT JEE test. These questions dont carry negative
marking therefore you are free to take chance. You should never leave such
questions un-attempted. You should read and know the marking scheme
correctly to attempt every question and earn marks. Usually exams marking
pattern is +4 for each correct answers and -1 for each negative. And, assuming
all options have an equal probability of being correct, student can at the leave
have a minimum score of 0.25*n out of n questions (0.25 n *4 0.75n*1) by
choosing only 1 option. In case, there is no negative marking, you can score 1*n.
Hence, never leave any question unanswered if there is no negative marking.
geometry requires
good
working
knowledge
of
the
parametric forms of various conic sections and an ability to convert the other,
tougher ones to these basic forms and then interpret the solutions accordingly.
Finally the only one way to do well in Mathematics is to practice problems
keeping in mind the pattern of questions in the previous years' JEE papers.
Conceptual clarity, application skills and awareness to the prescribed syllabus
should be the main focus. Practice the most relevant numerical daily to develop
speed. Pay special attention to the topics like Mole concept, Chemical
Equilibrium and Electrochemistry.
8) Take a careful and patient approach for Organic Chemistry giving particular
attention to the topics like Stereochemistry, GOC (General Organic Chemistry)
and Functional Group Analysis.
9) In Inorganic chemistry, most of the questions which are asked are really
conceptual, concerned with structures, processes and applications and are very
direct.
10)
Special
attention
is
must
for
the
topics
like Chemical
Remember it is quality of time spent and not the quantity alone that
matters. Take short breaks of five to 10 minutes every one to two hours of
serious study. It is important to relax. Practice meditation to develop inner
calm, poise, confidence and power of concentration.
Don't overstress yourself. Five to six hours of sleep every night is a must,
especially three to four days before the main exam to keep you physically
and mentally fit. While short naps may help to regain freshness, avoid
over-sleeping during the day.
If you find the paper tough, don't be nervous. It is the relative performance that
counts. So put your best analytical mind to work, and believe in your
preparation. Good luck!