INVISIBLE MECHANICS

Test for 2026 Batch

Topic: Kinematics-Rotation, Gravitation and Modern Physics
Time: 3 Hours

Marks:154

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TEST

1. This test consists of 40 questions.
2. All questions are compulsory. Ensure every question is attempted within the given time.
3. Single Correct: Answer to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking
scheme:
Full Marks : +3 only if the correct option is chosen;
Zero Marks : o if none of the options is chosen;
Negative Marks : -1 if incorrect option is chosen and all other cases.

One or More than One Correct: Answer to each question will be evaluated according to the
following marking scheme:
Full Marks : +4 If only (all) the correct option(s) is (are) chosen;
Partial Marks : +3 If all the four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen;
Partial marks : +2 If three or more options are correct but ONLY two options are chosen and both of
which are correct;
Partial Marks : +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct
option;
Zero Marks : o If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered);
Negative Marks :-2 In all other cases.

Integer and Numerical type Questions: Answer to each question will be evaluated according to
the following marking scheme:
Full Marks : +4 If ONLY the correct integer is entered;
Zero Marks : in all other cases.

Matrix-Match type Questions: Answer to each question will be evaluated according to the
following marking scheme:
Full Marks : +3 If ONLY the correct options is entered;
Zero Marks : o Question is unanswered;
Negative Marks :-1 In all other cases.
SECTION - A

(One Options Correct Type)

This section contains 10 questions. Each question has FOUR options (A), (B), (C) and (D). ONLY ONE of
these four options is the correct answer.

1. A ball of mass m falls vertically from a height h and collides with a block of equal mass m moving
horizontally with a velocity v on a surface. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the
surface is 𝜇𝑘 = 0.2, while the coefficient of restitution (e) between the ball and the block is 0.5 . There
is no friction acting between the ball and the block. The velocity of the block just after the collision
decreases by (if it is still in motion)

(A) 0.5√2𝑔ℎ
(B) 0
(C) 0.1√2𝑔ℎ
(D) 0.3√2𝑔ℎ
2. A hypothetical massless spring having negligible relaxed length and follows the relation between force
F and extension x as F = cx −2 , where c is constant and x is
extension in spring. Spring can only be broken if it stretched upto a
very large length. A point mass is performing circular motion with
help of spring as shown, with speed v0 . The velocity needed for
mass to break the spring is close to:
(A) 2𝑣0
(B) √2𝑣0
(C) 3𝑣0
(D) 2√2𝑣0

3. An infinite number of uniform discs having same thickness and made of same material are pivoted at
their respective centres and arrange in such a manner that centres of all the discs are at the same
1 rd
horizontal level. Radius of biggest disc is R and successive discs have radii ( ) of radius of disc to its
3
left. A rod having same mass as the mass of largest disc is placed over the discs, touching all of them.
There is no friction between the discs but friction is sufficient between the rod and the discs, so that
the rod does not slip, then the acceleration of the rod is
 8𝑔
(A)
25
3g
(B)
25
g
(C)
25
g
(D)
50

4. A sphere is rolling on the horizontal surface without any slipping at the contact point. Find the radius
of curvature of the trajectory of the point 𝐴 when it is at R/2 distance vertically above the centre of the
sphere (as shown in the figure).
9𝑅
(A)
2
R
(B)
2
3𝑅
(C)
2
(D) R

5. A particle of mass 𝑚 moving with a velocity 𝑣0 enters a stationary object of mass M (free to move) as
shown in the figure. All surfaces are frictionless and the system shown in the figure is lying on a
smooth horizontal plane. Time taken by the particle of mass 𝑚 to move from end 𝐴 to end 𝐵 of the
object of mass 𝑀 is
 2ℓ+𝜋R
(A)
v0
ℓ+R
(B) ℓ𝑛 ( )
v0
ℓ ℓ+𝜋R
(C) ℓn ( )
v0 ℓ
𝜋𝑅 ℓ+𝜋𝑅
(D) ℓ𝑛 ( )
𝑣0 𝜋𝑅

6. Two beads of mass M and m can move without friction on a horizontal wire as shown in the figure.
Initially M is moving with a speed v0 and m is stationary. During subsequent motion speed of 𝑚 will
increase. If all collisions are perfectly elastic then maximum speed attained by 𝑚 is (here 𝑀 ≫ 𝑚 )

(A) v0
𝑚
(B) √ 𝑣0
𝑀
𝑀
(C) √ 𝑣0
𝑚
(D) ∞
7. Three particles A, B and C situated at vertices of an equilateral triangle, all moving with same constant
speed such that A always move towards B, B always towards C and C always towards A. Initial
separation between each of the particle is a . O is the centroid of the triangle. Distance covered by
particle 𝐴 when it completes one revolution around 𝑂 is

(A) 2a (1 − e−2√3𝜋 )
2𝑎
(B) (1 − 𝑒 −2√3𝜋 )
3
(C) a (1 + e−2√3𝜋 )
2𝑎
(D) (1 − 𝑒 −√3𝜋 )
3

8. A massless thread makes N turns around statically fixed cylinder, as shown in the figure. Initially, the
free (unwound) ends of the thread are parallel to the axis X . Then, a heavy point-like object P is
attached to one end of the thread while the other end is pulled with a constant velocity 𝑢 along 𝑋. Find
the velocity attained by the heavy object when it detaches from the cylinder. Suppose that the turns of
the thread are wound tightly to one another and are placed practically in the same plane,
perpendicular to the cylinder axis. Neglect any friction in the system. Do not consider the force of
gravity.

(A) u
(B) 2𝜋Nu
(C) √1 + (2𝜋 N)2 u
(D) 𝜋Nu
9. A hollow body of mass 𝑀 is in the shape of a quadrant sphere of radius R . It is released from rest in
the situation shown. If the collision is elastic, find angular velocity of
the body just after striking the ground.
12 𝑔
(A) √𝑅
17
12 2𝑔
(B) √
17 𝑅
6 𝑔
(C) √𝑅
17
6 2g
(D) √
17 R
10. A satellite of mass 𝑚 is orbiting the earth in a circular orbit of radius 𝑟. It starts losing its mechanical
energy due to small air resistance at the rate of cJ/s. The time taken by the satellite to hit the surface of
the earth is
GMm 1 1
(A) ( − )
c R r
GMm 1 1
(B) ( − )
2c R r
2𝐺𝑀𝑚 1 1
(C) ( − )
𝑐 𝑅 𝑟
GMm 1 1
(D) ( + )
c R r
SECTION - B

(One or More than one Options Correct Type)

This section contains 8 questions. Each question has FOUR options (A), (B), (C) and (D). ONE or MORE
THAN ONE of these four options is/are the correct answer/s.

11. A solid sphere of uniform density and radius 4 units is located with its centre at the origin 𝑂 of co-
ordinates. Two spheres of equal radii 1 units, with their centres at 𝐴(−2,0,0) and 𝐵(2,0,0) respectively,
are taken out of the solid leaving behind spherical cavities as shown in figure. Then
(A) the gravitational field due to this object at the origin is zero.
(B) the gravitational field at the point 𝐵(2,0,0) is zero

(C) the gravitational potential is same at all points on the circle 𝑦 2 + 𝑧 2 = 36

(D) the gravitational potential is same at all points on the circle 𝑦 2 + 𝑧 2 = 4

12. The torque 𝜏⃗ on a body about a given point is found to be equal to 𝐴⃗ × 𝐿⃗⃗, where 𝐴⃗ is a constant non
zero vector and 𝐿⃗⃗ is the angular momentum of the body about that point. Choose the correct option(s).
⃗⃗
𝑑𝐿
(A) is perpendicular to 𝐿⃗⃗ at all instant of time.
𝑑𝑡
(B) 𝐿⃗⃗ does not change with time.
(C) The component of 𝐿⃗⃗ in the direction of 𝐴⃗ does not change with time.
(D) The magnitude of L ⃗⃗ does not change with time.

13. A small ball of mass 𝑚 is placed in a circular tube of negligible width, mass M and radius R which is
kept on a horizontal plane in a gravity free space. Friction is absent between the tube and the ball. Ball
is given a velocity 𝑣0 as shown. Then choose the correct option(s).
(A) The path of ball relative to centre of mass of the (ball + tube) system will be circular.
(B) The path of ball relative to centre of mass of the (ball + tube) system will be elliptical.
 (C) Radius of curvature of the trajectory of the ball relative to ground at the time of projection of the
MR
ball is
m+M
2𝑚𝑣02
(D) Normal force between the tube and the ball if 𝑀 = 2𝑚, at the time of projection of the ball is
3𝑅

14. A block of mass 𝑚 is connected to a spring of spring constant 𝑘 and kept on a rough horizontal surface
having coefficient of friction 𝜇 as shown in the figure. Initially spring is compressed by

2𝜇mg
𝜇 a value d (d > )
k
(A) There can be more than one value of d for which the system can lose its entire mechanical energy.
(B) There can be only one value of d for which the system can lose its entire mechanical energy.
(C) The values of d for which the system can lose its entire mechanical energy are in A.P.
(D) The values of d for which the system can lose its entire mechanical energy are in G.P.

15. A particle is projected at an angle of 𝜃 with the horizontal, with initial speed 𝑢. If the magnitude of
velocity of projectile motion and time are related as 𝑣 2 − 100𝑡 2 + 400𝑡 − 800 = 0. Then which of the
following is correct. (take g = 10 m/s 2 )
(A) Angle of projection is 45∘ .
(B) Maximum height attained by particle is 20 meter.
(C) Range of the particle is 80 meter.
(D) Projection velocity is 40 m/sec.

16. A ring of radius 2 m is kept on a smooth horizontal surface. A rod of sufficient length can slide over
the ring as shown. Initially rod is kept along the diameter of the ring. Now, a velocity of magnitude
12 m/s is given to rod towards right and 8 m/s to ring towards left. After some time rod reaches at
position A′ B ′ . Choose the correct option(s) for position of A′ B ′ .
(A) Magnitude of velocity of point of intersection relative to ring is 25 m/s.
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(B) Magnitude of acceleration of point of intersection is m/s 2 .
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(C) Ratio of tangential acceleration to radial acceleration of point of intersection is 3/4.
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(D) Magnitude of tangential acceleration is m/s 2 .
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17. A rod of mass ' 𝑀 ' and length ' 𝐿 ' was at rest in a vertical position, it's end 𝐴 being hinged about
which it can freely rotate. A slight disturbance caused the rod to start rotating clockwise. A bullet of
mass ' m ' and speed ' 𝑣0 ' flying horizontally at a height ' L/2 ' above ground hits the end B of the rod
and gets embedded. (Take M = 3 m ). Then choose the correct statement(s).

(A) Minimum velocity of the bullet such that the rod again becomes vertical is v0 = √gL(√6 + √20)
(B) Tangential acceleration of the midpoint of the rod when it makes an angle 60∘ with horizontal
5g
after collision is
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(C) Minimum velocity of the bullet such that the rod again becomes vertical is v0 = √3gL(√6 + √20)
(D) Tangential acceleration of the midpoint of the rod when it makes an angle 60∘ with vertical after
5g
collision is
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18. A thin flexible uniform chain of mass ' m ' and length ' ℓ ' is suspended from point ' 𝑂 ' so that its lower
end just touches a smooth inelastic fixed plane of inclination 37∘ . Now the chain is released from
point ' 𝑂 '. Then choose the correct option(s).
6 mg2 t2
(A) The force exerted by the chain on the plane as a function of time ' t ' is .
5 ℓ
6
(B) The force exerted by the chain on the plane, when the chain falls by a distance ℓ/2 is mg.
5
3
(C) Total impulse on the plane while the complete chain falls is m√2 gℓ
5
4
(D) Total impulse on the plane while the complete chain falls is m√2 gℓ
5
SECTION - C

(Matrix Match Type Questions)

This section contains 4 questions. Each question has FOUR options (A), (B), (C) and (D). ONE of these four
options is the correct answer.
19. Consider the strings and pulleys system as shown in the figure.
(There is no friction between the strings and pulleys)

List -I List -II

g
(P) Acceleration of block A (1)
13
8g
(Q) Acceleration of block B (2)
13
42mg
(R) Acceleration of pulley 2 (3)
13
21mg
(S) Tension in the string between pulleys 1 and 2 (4)
13
7g
(5)
13

The correct option is:

(A) (P) → (3) (Q) → (2) (R) → (2) (S) → (4)
(B) (P) → (3) (Q) → (2) (R) → (5) (S) → (4)
(C) (P) → (2) (Q) → (2) (R) → (1) (S) → (3)
(D) (P) → (2) (Q) → (5) (R) → (1)
 20. A uniform circular disc placed on a frictionless horizontal plank is rotating with a constant angular
velocity 𝜔
⃗⃗ about its vertical axis. Now the plank is made to move with a constant acceleration 𝑎⃗ on a
straight path. Initially the centre of the disc is at the origin of xyz space which is fixed with the plank
and xy plane is on the plank. List-I gives some possible values of a⃗⃗ and 𝜔 ⃗⃗ and List-II gives the
trajectory of instantaneous axis of rotation (ICR) of the disc relative to the plank.

List -I List -II

(P) a⃗⃗ = −2ĵm/s 2 , 𝜔

⃗⃗ = 4k̂rad/s (1) y=4

(Q) a⃗⃗ = −2ĵm/s 2 , 𝜔

⃗⃗ = −4k̂rad/s (2) y = 4x 2 (x ≤ 0)

(R) a⃗⃗ = −2îm/s 2 , 𝜔

⃗⃗ = 4k̂rad/s (3) y = 4x 2 (x ≥ 0)

(S) a⃗⃗ = −2îm/s 2 , 𝜔

⃗⃗ = −4k̂rad/s (4) x = 4y 2 (y ≥ 0)

(5) x = 4y 2 (y ≤ 0)

The correct option is:

(A) (P) → (3) (Q) → (2) (R) → (2) (S) → (4)

(B) (P) → (3) (Q) → (2) (R) → (5) (S) → (4)
(C) (P) → (2) (Q) → (1) (R) → (4) (S) → (5)
(D) (P) → (2) (Q) → (3) (R) → (4) (S) → (5)
 21. A block of mass 𝑚1 is projected on a smooth wedge of mass 𝑚2 with an initial horizontal velocity v0 as
shown in the figure. All the surfaces are smooth and the velocity 𝑣0 is sufficient so that the block m1
does not leave contact with the wedge m2 . Choose the correct statement(s).

List -I List -II

The maximum height achieved by the block m1 from the (𝑚2 − 𝑚1 )𝑣0
(P) (1)
horizontal surface of projection is 𝑚1 + 𝑚2

The velocity of the block m1 when it again comes back on the 2𝑚1 𝑣0
(Q) (2)
horizontal surface of the wedge 𝑚2 is 𝑚1 + 𝑚2
The velocity of the wedge 𝑚2 when the block m1 again comes m1 v0
(R) (3)
back on the horizontal surface of the wedge 𝑚2 is m1 + m2

m2 v02
(S) When the block m1 is at maximum height, its velocity is (4)
2 g( m1 + m2 )

𝑚1 𝑣02
(5)
2𝑔(𝑚1 + 𝑚2 )

The correct option is:

(A) (P) → (4) (Q) → (1) (R) → (2)

(S) → (3)
(B) (P) → (3) (Q) → (2) (R) → (5) (S) → (4)
(C) (P) → (4) (Q) → (1) (R) → (3) (S) → (2)
(D) (P) → (4) (Q) → (1) (R) → (1) (S) → (3)
 22. A smooth hemisphere of mass M and radius R rests on a smooth horizontal ground. A vertical rod of
mass ' 𝑚 ' is held between two smooth guide walls supported on the hemisphere as shown in the
figure. A horizontal string tied to the hemisphere keeps the system at rest.

List -I List -II

mg
(P) Tension in the string just before the string cut is (1)
𝑀tan 𝜃 + 𝑚cot 𝜃
Normal reaction between the rod and the hemisphere mgcot 𝜃
(Q) (2)
just after the string cut is Mtan 𝜃 + mcot 𝜃
mMg
(R) Acceleration of the hemisphere just after the string cut is (3) cos 𝜃(𝑀tan 𝜃
+ 𝑚cot 𝜃)
(S) Acceleration of the rod just after the string cut is (4) mgcot 𝜃
(5) Mgcot 𝜃
(A) (P) → (4) (Q) → (3) (R) → (1) (S) → (2)
(B) (P) → (3) (Q) → (2) (R) → (5) (S) → (4)
(C) (P) → (4) (Q) → (3) (R) → (2) (S) → (5)
(D) (P) → (3) (Q) → (1) (R) → (1) (S) → (3)
SECTION - D

(Numeric and Integer Type Questions)

This section contains 19 questions. Each question has a numeric (including integer).

23. A thin uniform bar lies on a frictionless surface and is free to move in any way on the surface. Its mass
is 0.16 kg and length √3 metres. Two particles each of mass 0.08 kg are moving on the same surface
and towards the bar in a direction perpendicular to the bar, one with a velocity 10 m/s and the other
with 6 m/s as shown in Figure. The first particle strikes the bar at 𝐴 and the other at the point 𝐵. The
points 𝐴 and 𝐵 are at distances 0.5 m from centre of the bar. The particles strike the bar at the same
instant of time and stick to the bar on collision. The loss of kinetic energy of the system on the above
𝑥
collision process is 𝐽, then find the value of ' 𝑥 '.
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24. A uniform solid cylinder of radius, 𝑅 = 15 cm rolls over a horizontal plane passing into an inclined
plane forming an angle 𝛼 = 30∘ with the horizontal as in Figure. Find the maximum integral value of
the velocity 𝑣0 (in m/s ) which still permits the cylinder to roll on to the inclined plane section without
a jump. The sliding is assumed to be absent.
25. A hydrogen-like atom of atomic number Z is in an excited state of quantum number 2 n . It can emit a
maximum energy photon of 204 eV . If it makes a transition to quantum state n , a photon of energy
40.8 eV is emitted. Ground state energy of hydrogen atom is -13.6 eV . Find the value of n + Z.

26. Gravitational filed in a region is given by 𝐸⃗⃗ = (3𝑖ˆ − 4𝑗ˆ)𝑁/kg. Find out the work done (in 𝐽 ) in
displacing a particle of mass 1 unit by 1 m along the line 4y = 3x + 9 ?

27. A disc having radius 1 m is held in contact with ceiling. A light rope is tied at circumference of disc and
kept the point at same level as centre the other end of rope is tied at ceiling at ( √3 + 1 ) m distance
from contact point disc is released from rest. The rope length is √7 m. The rope snaps due to impulse
and disc momentarily moves horizontally, just after snapping. The angular velocity of disc after
snapping is 𝑘√20rad/s. Find the value of 𝑘.

28. A horizontal circular disc of radius R = 2 m starts rotating with a constant angular acceleration 𝛼 =
2rad/s 2 about its vertical axis. A block of mass m = 2 kg is kept at a distance R/2 from the centre of
the disc. The coefficient of friction between the disc and the block is 𝜇s = 0.4, 𝜇k = 0.3. If just after the
block starts slipping, the accelerations of the block with respect to ground and with respect to disc are
𝛼
𝛼m/s 2 and 𝛽m/s 2 respectively. Then find the value of ( ) , (𝑔 = 10 m/s 2 )
𝛽
29. A uniform hollow hemisphere of radius R = 1 m rests on the rough horizontal surface of a truck as
shown in the figure. The truck starts moving with a constant horizontal acceleration 𝑎0 = 2 m/s 2 . The
friction is sufficient between the hemisphere and the horizontal surface of the truck to prevent
slipping. The system is released from rest when 𝜃 = 37∘ . If initial angular acceleration of the hollow
𝑎
hemisphere is ( ) rad/s 2 . Find the value of (𝑎 + 𝑏).
𝑏

30. The spring block system lies on a smooth horizontal surface. The free end of the light spring is being
pulled towards right with a constant velocity v0 = 2 m/s. At t = 0, the spring of spring constant k =
100 N/m is unstretched and the block has a velocity 1 m/s towards left. If the maximum elongation in
the spring is 𝑥 cm. Find the value of x .

31. A smooth massive vertical wall is approaching a stationary man on the ground with a constant
horizontal velocity 𝑢. When it is at a horizontal distance of 10 m from the man, the man throws a ball
with a velocity 10 m/s at an angle 37∘ from horizontal which after completely elastic rebound from the
𝑎
wall it reaches back directly into his hands. If the velocity 𝑢 of the wall is ( ) m/s, then find the value
𝑏
of (𝑎 + 𝑏).

32. A wedge is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. Wedge contains a circular quadrant of radius 25 cm
as shown in the figure. An insect of mass 50 gm crawls on the circular path with a constant speed
1
m/s relative to wedge. A horizontal force 𝐹 is applied on the wedge, so that it does not move. Find
2
the value of 𝐹 in millinewton when the radial line of position of the insect makes an angle 60∘ with the
horizontal.
33. A point moves in the 𝑥𝑦 plane according to the law 𝑥 = 4sin 6𝑡 and 𝑦 = 4(1 − cos 6𝑡), (where 𝑥 and 𝑦
are in metres and 𝑡 in sec ). Find the distance (in m ) covered by the particle in first 4 seconds.

34. Two particles 𝐴 and 𝐵 each of mass 2 kg are connected by a massless rod of length ℓ = 1 m. Another
particle C of mass 4 kg moving with a velocity 2.5 m/s (perpendicular to the rod𝐴𝐵 ) collides with the
1
particle 𝐵 as shown in the figure. Coefficient of restitution, 𝑒 = and the system is placed in a gravity
2
free space. The angular velocity (in rad/s) of the rod just after collision is krad/s. Find the value of 10
k.

35. A particle slides down the surface of a smooth fixed sphere of radius R starting from rest at the
highest point B . Particle leaves the sphere at some point and then strikes the horizontal plane passing
𝑛
through the lowest point A of the sphere, at point 𝑃. The distance 𝐴𝑃 is given by 𝐴𝑃 = [√𝑛 + 4√2]𝑅
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where ' 𝑛 ' is an integer, find 𝑛. (Take g = 10 m/s 2 ).
36. A light ray is incident on a rotating mirror, which is rotating with angular speed 3rad/s as shown in
figure. The speed of bright spot on the wall when 𝜃 = 30∘ .

37. If we consider earth as a uniform solid sphere of mass M and Radius R then force of interaction
3GM2
between two hemi-spheres will be . Find 𝛼
𝛼R2
38. A given sample contains two types of atoms A and B in the ratio 3 : 1 . Atoms of type A undergo 𝛼-
decay with a half life of 30 days to form ' B ' while atoms of type B undergo 𝛼-decay with a half life of
45 days to form 'C', which is stable. Calculate the time (in days) after which the activities of A and that
T
of B are in the ratio 9: 22. If time is T write .
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T1/2 =30 days T1/2 =45 days

A → B → C

39. Two particles move with same speed v in x − y plane. Particle A moves on the circle of radius 𝑅
centered at origin while particle 𝐵 moves along the positive 𝑦-axis. At 𝑡 = 0 particle 𝐴 is at (𝑅, 0) and 𝐵
𝜋𝑅 𝛼𝑣
is at the origin. Average angular velocity of 𝐵 as seen by 𝐴 in the time interval is . Find the value
2𝑣 𝑅
of 𝛼.

40. A spring mass system is held at rest with the spring relaxed at a height ' ℎ ' above the ground. The
𝜆𝑚𝑔
minimum value of ℎ = for which the system has a tendency to rebound after hitting the ground,
𝑘
then find the value of 𝜆. (assume zero coefficient of restitution for lower block and ground)
41. A hollow hemispherical bowl of mass 𝑚, radius R is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. A particle
(also of mass m) strikes the hemi spherical bowl at point P and sticks to it. The velocity of particle just
ku
after the collision in vertically upwards direction is ; where k is an integer. Find 𝑘.
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