MatG CBSE Champion Physics Class 19 7

Electric Charges and Fields

Previous Years' CBSE Board Questions SAI (3 marks)
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GoAParticle of charge 2 uCand mass 1.6 g is moving (Term I 2021-22) (R
1.2 Electric Charges 5. Four obËects W, X, Y and Z each with a velocity 4ims. At t = 0 the particle enters
SAI (2 marks)
MCQ with charge +q are held fixed at .X. in aregion having an electric feld Ë(in N C)
four points of a square of side d as = 80i+60j. Find the velocity of the particle at 21. An electric field along the X-axis is given by
11) Anegatively charged object Xis repelled by shown in the figure. Objects X and Ë-100i N/C for X > 0 and Ë=-100iN/C for x < 0.
another t=5s. (2/3, 2020)
charged object Y. However an object Z is attracted to Zare on the midpoints of the sides A right circular cylinder of length 20 cm and radius
object Y.Which of the following is the most possibility of the square. The electrostatic
LA (5 marks) 5 cm lies parallel to the x-axis, with its centre at the
for the object Z? force exerted by 11. Two point charges of +1uC and +4 uC are kept 30 cm origin and one face at x = +10cm, the other face at
(a) Positively charged only. object Won object Xis F. Then the magnitude of the anart. How far from the +1 uC charge on the line X= -10 cm. Calculate the net outward flux through
(b) Negatively charged only. ioining the two charges, will the net electric field be the cylinder. (AI2019C)
force exerted by object Won Zis (2/5, 2020)
(c) Neutralor positively charged. (a) F/7 (b) F/5 zero? 22. (i) Define the term 'electric flux. Write its Sl unit.
(c) F/3 (d) F/2
(d) Neutralor negatively charged. (Term I2021-22) (Ap 12 Athin circular ring of radius r is charged uniformly (i) What is the flux due to electric field
so that its linear charge density becomes . Derive Ë=3x10iN/C through a square of side 10 cm, when
(Term I2021-22) (U) VSA (1 mark) an expression for the electric field at a point P at a
distance x from it along the axis of the ring. Hence,
it is held normal to ? (AI 2015C) Ap)
1.4 Basic Properties of Electric Charge 6. Two identical conducting balls A and B have charges
prove that at large distances (x >>r), the ring behaves 23. Given a uniform electric feld =5x10N/C, Find
-Q and +3Q respectively. They are brought in contact
MCQ with each other and then separated by a distance d as a point charge. (3/5, 2020) Ev the flux of this field through a square of 10 cm on a
In an experiment three microscopic latex spheres apart. Find the nature of the Coulomb force between 43.) Consider a system of n charges q1, 42 side whose plane is parallel to the y-z plane. What
them. with position vectors , ,a ..i relative to some
would be the flux through the same square if the
are sprayed into a chamber and became charged plane makes a 30° angle with the x-axis?
with charges +3e, +5e and -3e respectively. All the (2019) (R origin 'O. Deduce the expression for the net electric (Delhi 2014) An
three spheres came in contact simultaneously for Two equal balls having equal positive charge 'a' field E at a point Pwith position vector F, due to this
a moment and got separated. Which one of the coulombs are suspended by two insulating strings of system of charges. (3/5, Foreign 2015) 1.10 Electric Dipole
following are possible values for the final charge on equal length. What would be the effect on the force MCQ
the spheres? when a plastic sheet is inserted between the two? 1.8 Electric Field Lines
(a) +5e, -4e, +5e(b) +6e, +6e, -7e VSA (1 mark) 24. An electric dipole consisting of charges tq and -q
(AI2014) U separated by a distance L is in stable equilibrium in a
(c) -4e, +3.5e, +5.5e (d) +5e, -8e, +7e LA (5 marks) 14. Draw the pattern of electric field lines, when a point
(Term I 2021-22) (U) uniform electricfeld. The E electrostatic potential
8.
charge Q is kept near an uncharged conducting energy of the dipole is
Two identical point charges, q each, are kept
3. An object has charge of 1 C and gains 5.0 x 1o18 2 m apart in air. A third point charge Q of unknown plate. (2019) (U (a) qLE (b) zero (c) -qLE (d) -2 qEL
electrons. The net charge on the object becomes (2020)
magnitude and sign is placed on the line joining the 15. Draw the pattern of electric field lines when a point
(a) -0.80 C (b) +0.80 C charges such that the systenm remains inequilibrium. charge tq is kept near an uncharged conducting VSA (1 mark)
(c) +1,80 C (d) +0.20 C
Find the position and nature of q. plate. (Delhi 2019) (U) 25. Torque acting on an electric dipole placed in an
(Term I2021-22) (R) (3/5, Delhi 2019) Anl 16. Why do the electrostatic field lines not form closed electric field is maximum when the angle between
loops? (AI2014) (R the electric field and the dipole moment is
1.5 Coulomb's Law 1.7 Electric Field (2020)
17. Why do the electric field lines never cross each
MCQ MCQ other? SA I (2 marks)
(AI 2014)
4 Three charges q, -q and go are placed as shown in Question No. 9 is Assertion (A) and Reason (R) type SA II (3 marks) 26. Obtain the expression for the electric field at a point
figure. The magnitude of the net force on the charge questions. Given below are the two statements labelled
9o at point O is as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Select the most 18. Two electric field lines cannot cross each other. Also, on the equatorial line of an electric dipole. (2019C)
appropriate answer from the options given below. they cannot form closed loops. Give reasons. SA I (3 marks)
(1/3, 2020) 27. Derive an expression for the electric field due
(9) Assertion (A): Anegative charge in an electric field
19. A point charge (+Q) is kept in the vicinity of an to dipole of dipole moment p at a point on its
moves along the direction of the electric field.
uncharged conducting plate. Sketch the electric fheld perpendicular bisector. (2/3, Delhi 2019)
Reason (R):On a negative charge a force acts in the
direction of the electric field.
lines between the charge and the plate. OR
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct (1/3, Foreign 2014) (U) Derive the expression for electric field at a point on
the equatorial line of an electricdipole.
explanation of (A). 1.9 Electric FluX (2/3, Delhi 2019, 2017)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not correct
(a) 0 (b) 2kqgo explanation of (A). MCQ OR
a Find the resultant electric field due to an electric
V2kaqo 1 kgo (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. 20. Asquare sheet of side 'a' is lying parallel to XY plane dipole of dipole moment 2aq (2a being the
(c) (d) (A) is false and (R) is also false. separation between the charges # q) at a point
V2 a? atz =a. The electric field in the region is E=cz'k. The
(Term I 2021-22) (Term I 2021-22) (U electric flux through the sheet is distance x on its equator. (2/5,Foreign 2015)
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Llectric Charges and Ficlds
LA (5 marks)
SA I (3 marks) 40, The elec tric flux through a closed Gaussian surface
28. (a) Derive an expression for the depends upon
electric fheld E due 34. Two small identical electric dipoles AB and CD, each
to a dipole of length '2a at apoint distant rfrom of dipole moment p are kept at an angle of 120° to (a) net charge enclosed and permittivity of the
the centre of the dipole on the axial line. each other in an external electric feld E pointing medium
(b) Draw a graph of Eversus rforr>>a. along the x-axis as shown in the figure. Find the (b) net charge enclosed, permittivity of the medium (2/5,Delhi 2015)
(a) dipole moment of the arrangement, and and the size of the Gaussian surface
(3/5, Al2017) An (c) net charge enclosed only 47. Define electric flux. Write its S.l.unit.
29. An electric dipole of dipole momentp consists of (b) magnitude and direction of the net torque acting "Gauss's law in electrostatics is true for any closed
on it (d) permittivity of the medium only. (2020)(U
point charges +q and -g separated by a distance surface, no matter what its shape or size is". Justify
VSA (1 mark) this statement with the help of a suitable example.
2a apart. Deduce the expression for the electric
Atq A1 Electric flux through a spherical surface shown in the (AI 2015) An
field E due to the dipole at a distance x from the
centre of the dipole on its axial line in terms of the Da figure, is 48. Consider two hollow concentric spheres S, and S2
dipole moment p. Hence show that in the limit enclosing charges 2Q and 4Q respectively as shown
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x>>a. E ’2p/(4neoX). (3/5, Delhi 2015) EV \120° in figure.

tq3 (i) Find out the ratio of the electric flux through
them.
1.11 Dipole in a Uniform External Field (ii) How will the electric flux through the sphere S;
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MCQ change if a medium of dielectric constant 'e' is
B-a +0
42. How does the electric flux due to a point charge
30. An electric dipole of length 2 cm is placed at an angle enclosed by a spherical Gaussian surface get affected introduced in the space inside S, in place of air?
of 30° with an electric fheld 2 x 10 N/C. If the dipole (AI 2020) when its radius is increased? (Delhi 2016) Deduce the necessary expression.
experiences a torque of 8 x 10° Nm, the magnitude
35. Depict the orientation of the dipole in (a) stable, 43. What is the electric flux through a cube of side 1 cm
of either charge of the dipole is (b) unstable equilibrium in a uniform electric field. which encloses an electric dipole?
(a) 4uC (b) 7uC (c) 8 mC (d) 2 mC (1/3, Delhi 2017) R (Delhi 2015) U 20) 4QS
(2023) 36. (a) Obtain the expression for the torque i LA (5 marks)
experienced by an electric dipole of dipole
An electric dipole placed in a non-uniform electric 44. An electric field is uniform and acts along +x
moment p in a uniform electric field, .
field can experience direction in the region of positive x. It is also uniform
(b) What willhappen if the field were not uniform? (AI2014) Ap
(a) a force but not a torque with the same magnitude but acts in -x direction
(b a torque but not a force (Delhi 2017) in the region of negative x. The value of the field is
(c) always a force and a torque 37. An electric dipole of dipole moment p is placed in a E= 200 N C for x>0 and E=-200 NC1 for x<O. 1.14 Applications of Gauss's Law
(d) neither a force nor a torque (2020)R uniform electric field E. Obtain the expression for A right circular cylinder of length 20 cm and radius MCQ
the torque i experienced by the dipole. Identify 5 cm has its centre at the origin and its axis along the
VSA(1 mark) two pairs of perpendicular vectors in the expression. X-axis so that one flat face is at x = +10 cm and the 49. The magnitude of electric field due to a point charge
32. Write the expression for the torque i acting other is at x = -10 cm. 2q, at distance r is E. Then the magnitude of electric
(Delhi 2015C) Cr field due to a uniformly charged thin spherical shel
on a dipole of dipole moment p placed in an Find:
LA (5 marks)
electric feld Ë (Foreign 2015) () The net outward flux through the cylinder. of radius Rwith totalcharge qat adistance r>>R)
SAI (2 marks) 38 (a) Define torque acting on a dipole of dipole (i) The net charge present inside the cylinder. will be
moment p placed in a uniform electric field Ë (2/5, 2020) Ap E
33. Derive the expression for the torque acting on an Express it in the vector form and point out the (a) 4
(b) 0 (c) 2E (d) 4£
45. (a) Define electric flux. Is it a scalar or a vector
electric dipole. when it is held in a uniform electric direction along which it acts.
quantity?
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field. Identify the orientation of the dipole in the (b) What happens if the field is non-uniform? VSA (1 mark)
A point charge q is at a
electric fheld, in which it attains a stable equilibrium. (c) What would happen if the external field E is d/2
increasing (i)parallel to pand (ii) anti-parallel to distance of d/2 directly above 50. A point charge is placed at the centre of a hollow
(2020) the centre of a square of
p? (Foreign 2016) conducting sphere of internal radius 'r and outer
OR side d. as shown in the figure. radius '2r'. The ratio of the surface charge density
If dipole were kept in a uniform external electric 1.13 Gauss's Law Use Gauss's law to obtain of the inner surface to that of the outer surface wi}!
the expression for the electric flux through the
field Eg. diagrammatically represent the position of MCQ
be (2020)
Square.
the dipole in stable and unstable equilibrium and 51. A metallic spherical sheli has an inner radius R, and
If the net electric flux through a closed surface is (b) If the point charge is now moved to a distance 'd'
write the expressions for the torque acting on the zero, then we can infer outer radius R. A charge O is placed at the centre
from the centre of the square and the side of the
dipole in both the cases. (2/5. Al 2017) of the shell. What will be the surface charge density
(a) no net charge is enclosed by the surface square is doubled, explain how the electric flux
(b) uniform electric field exists within the surface will be affected. on the (i) inner surface, and (ii) outer surface of the
OR (2018) An shell? (AI20:9)
(c) electric potential varies from point to point 46. Given the electric field in the
Deduce the expression for the torque acting on inside the surface region E=2xi , find 52. Does the charge given to a metallic sphere depend
a dipole of dipole moment p in the presence of a the electric flux through the cube and the charge on whether it is hollow or solid. Give reason for vour
(d) charge is present inside the surface.
unnform electric field É (3/5. Al 2014) Cr (2020) A enclosed by it. answer. {Dethi 2O:
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Electric Charges and Fields
SAI (2 marks) 58. A hollow conducting sphere of inner radius r and
direction of field for positive and negative charge
outer radius r, has acharge Q on its surface. A point L2 (a) Use Gauss' law to derive the expression for (3/5, Al 2016) An
53. Apply Gauss's law to show that for a charged charge -g is also placed at the centre of the sphere the electric field (E) due to astraight uniformly densities?
spherical shell, the electric field outside the shell charged infinite line of charge density AC mn1. electric field inside
(a) What is the surface charge density on the (b) Draw a graph to show the variation of E with
65. Use Gauss's law to prove that the
is, as if the entire charge were concentrated at the ) inner and (ii) outer surface of the sphere ? auniformly charged spherical shell is zero.
perpendicular distance r from the line of charge.
centre. (AI 2019) R) (b) Use Gauss' law of electrostatics to obtain the (3/5, AI 2015)
expression for the electric field at a point lying (c) Find the work done in bringing a charge q from
54, Two large parallel plane sheets have uniform (AI2020) perpendicular distance r, to rz (r, >r). (2018) 66. A small conducting sphere of radius 'r carrying
outside the sphere. a charge tq is surrounded by a large concentric
charge densities +o and -o. Determine the electric AA. Use Gauss's theorem to find the electric field due to
field (i) between the sheets, and (i) outside the 59. Two infinitely large plane thin parallel sheets having conducting shell of radius R on which a charge +Q is
sheets. (AI 2019) surface charge densities G and o, (o1 > ¡) are a uniformly charged infinitely large plane thin sheet placed. Using Gauss's law derive the expressions for
shown in the figure. Write the magnitudes and with surface charge density o. (2/5, Al 2017) the electric field at a point 'x'
55. Asmall metal sphere carrying charge +Qis located directions of the net electric fields in the regions OR (0) between the sphereand the shell (r<x< R).
at the centre of a spherical cavity inside a large marked Il and |I. Use Gauss's law to find the electric field due to a (ii) outside the spherical shell.
uncharged metallic spherical shell as shown in the
figure. Use Gauss's law to find the expressions for the uniformly charged infinite plane sheet. What is the (3/5, Foreign 2015) An
electric field at points P, and P2
Metal CBSE Sample Questions
string makes a constant angle with the vertical. The
Charging by Induction sign and magnitude of q is
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space
(Foreign 2014) (Ev) Consider an uncharged conducting sphere. E
(AI 2014) (Ap A positive point charge is placed outside the
LA (5 marks) sphere. The net charge on the sphere is then,
SA II (3 marks) (a) negative and uniformly distributed over the
60. State Gauss's law on electrostatics and derive an mg
(a) Auniformly charged large plane sheet has charge expression for the electric field due to a long straight surface of sphere
thin uniformly charged wire (linear charge density ) (b) positive and uniformly distributed over the (a) positive with magnitude mg/E
density g=10-15 C/m². Find the electric at a point lying at a distance r from the wire. surface of sphere (b) positive with magnitude (mg/E)tan
18. (3/5, 2020)
field at point A which is 50 cm from the sheet. (c) negative and appears at a point surface of (c) negative with magnitude mg/E tan
electric fheld sphere closest to point charge (d) positive with magnitude E tan/mng
61. Using Gauss law, derive expression for
due to a spherical shell of uniform charge distribution (d) zero. (Term | 2021-22) U (Term I2021-22) An
50 cm Gand radius Rat a point lying at a distance x from the
A 50 cm 10 cm
centre of shell, such that 1.5 Coulomb's Law 1.8 Electric Field Lines
R (i) 0<x< R, and MCQ MCQ
(ii) x>R (3/5, 2020) Question 5 is Case Study based questions and are
10 cm 2. According to Coulomb's law, which is the correct
Consider a straight line with three points P, Q OR relation for the following figure? compulsory. Attempt any 4 sub parts from each question.
Use Gauss's law to show that due to a uniformly Each question carries 1 mark.
and R, placed 50 cm from the charged sheet on
the right side as shown in the figure. At which of
charged spherical shellof radius R, the electric field F1; Fa1
5. Faraday Cage:A Faraday cageor Faraday shield is an
these points, does the magnitude of the electric at any point situated outside the shell at a distance (a) q1q2 >0 (b) q4 q, < 0
enclosure made of a conducting material. The fields
field due to the sheet remain the same as that at rfrom its centre is equal to the electric field at the within a conductor cancel out with any external
same point, when the entire charge on the shell
(c) q1 42 =0 (d) 1> q/ q2 >0 fhelds, so the electric fieldwithin the enclosure is zero.
point A and why ? These Faraday cages act as big hollow conductors
were concentrated at its centre. Also plot the graph (2022-23)
(b) Two small identical conducting spheres carrying showing the variation of electric field with r. for r<R youcan put things in to shield them from electrical
charge 10 uC and- 20 uC when separated by a and rR. (3/5,2020) 1.7 Electric Field fields. Any electrical shocks the cage receives, pass
distance of r, experience a force F each. f they MCO harmlessly around the outside of the cage.
are brought in contact and then separated to a 62. (a) Using Gauss' law, obtain expressions for the
distance of r/2 what is the new force between electric field (i) inside, and (ii) outside a positively Two point charges +8q and -2q are located at x = 0
them in terms of F? (2021C) (U charged spherical shell. andx= Lrespectively. The point onx axis at which net
(b) Show graphically variation of the electric field as electric field is zero due to these charges is
:7. (a) An infnitely long thin straight wire has a uniform a function of the distance r from the centre of the (a) 8L (b) 4L (c) 2L (d) L
linear charge density . Obtain the expression for sphere.
the electric field (E) at a point lying at a distancex (Term I2021-22)
(c) Asquare plane sheet of side 10 cm is inclined at Asmall object with charge q and weight mg is
from the wire,using Gauss' law. an angle of 30 with the direction of a uniform
(b) Show graphically the variation of this electric attached to one end of a string of length 'L' attached
electric field of 200 NC-1 to a stationary support. The system is placed in a
field E as a function of distance x from the wire.
Calculate the electric flux passing through the
(AI2019C) uniform horizontal electric field 'E as shown in the
(2020) sheet. accompanying figure. In the presence of the field, the (2020-21) &
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() (c) A is true but R is false.
Which of the following material can be used to make false.
a Faraday cage? (d) A is false and R is also
(a) Plastic (b) Glass (2020-21) A
(c) Copper (d) Wood
1.13 Gauss's Law
(ii) Example of a real-world Faraday cage is
(a) car (b) plastic box 1
(d) metal rod MCQ
(c) lightning rod
Gauss law?
(iii) What is the electrical force inside a Faraday cage 8. Which of the statement is true for
inside or outsid. 2
when it is struck by lightning? (a) All the charges whether T
to the electri
(a) The same as the lightning the gaussian surface contribute A
(b) Half that of the lightning in
flux. in
(c) Zero geometry of the
(d) Aquarter of the lightning (b) Electric flux depends upon the in
gaussian surface. B
(iv) An isolated point charge +q is placed inside the non-uniform nc
Faraday cage. Its surface must have charge equal to (c) Gauss theorem can be applied to in
(a) Zero (b) tq electric field.
surface
(c) -q (d) +2q (d) The electric field over the gaussian
Faraday point.
(v) A point charge of 2C is placed at centre of remains continuous and uniform at every
edge.
cage in the shape of cube with surface of 9 cm (Term I 2021-22) (U
The number of electric field lines passing through the
3
N
cube normally will be
(a) 1.9x 10 Nm/C entering the surface
1.14 Applications of Gauss's Law
(b) 1.9x 10 Nm/C leaving the surface MCQ S
(c) 2.0x 10 Nm/C leaving the surface
Two parallel large thin metal sheets have equal 4
(d) 2.0 x 10 Nm/Centering the surface
9
surface densities 26.4 x 10lC/mof oppositesigns. F
1.9 Electric Flux The electric field between these sheets is
F
MCQ (a) 1.5 N/C (b) 1.5 x 1016 N/C
F
6. Acylinder of radius r and length I is placed in
an (c) 3x 10-1° N/C (d) 3 N/C
uniform electric field parallel to the axis of the (Term I 2021-22) (Ap N
cylinder. The total flux for the surface of the cylinder
is given by
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(a) zero (b) r
(d) 2E2 10. (a) State Gauss's law in electrostatics. Show that 5
(c) Er with help of suitable figure that outward flux due
(Term I 2021-22) (Ap
to a point charge Q, in vacuum within gaussian
1.11 Dipole in a Uniform External Field surface, is independent of its size and shape.
(b) In the figure there are three infinite long
MCQ thin
sheets having surface charge density +2o, -20
For question below two statements are given one Fo
labelled Assertion (A)and the other labelled Reason (R). and +o respectively. Give the
the
magnitude and
Select the correct answer to these questions from direction of electric field at a point to the left of
codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below: sheet of charge density +26 and to the
right of
7. Assertion (A): In a non-uniform electric field, a dipole sheet of charge density +o. F
willhave translatory as well as rotatory motion
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Reason (R): In a non-uniform electric field, adipole
experiences a force as well as torque.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct A B
D
explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct
explanation of A.
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Previous Years' CBSE Board Questions OR 17. Write two important characteristics of equipotential
Surfaces. (2/5, 2020)
"For any charge configuration, equipotential surface
2.2 Electrostatic Potential througha point is normal to the electric feld" Justify. 18. The magnitude of electric field (in N C) in a region
Answer the following questions based on the above. (Delhi 2014) varies with the distance r(in m) as
VSA (1 mark) (a) Consider a uniformly charged thin conductine E=10r+5
1
The physical quantity having Sl unit NC-m is shell of radius R. Plot a graph showing the SAII (3 marks) By how much does the electric potential increase in
variation of | with distance r from the centre 11. (a) Draw the equipotential lsurfaces corresponding moving from point at r = 1 m to a point at r= 10 m.
(2020) (R for points 0Srs 3R. to auniform electric field in the z-direction. (2/5, 2020) Ap
2.3 Potentiai due to a Point Charge (b) The figure shows the variation of potential y (b) Derive an expression for the electric potential 19. The electric potential as a
at any point along the axial line of an electric function of distance 'x' is
VSA (1 mark) with -r for two point charges Q1 and Q2, where dipole. (AI2019)
2 shown in the figure. Draw a
A point charge +Q is placed at point O as shown in Vis the potential at a distance r due to a point 12. Draw the equipotential surface due to an electric graph of the electric fieldE as
the figure. Is the potential difference VA- Ve positive, dipole. (1/3, Delhi 2019) a function of x. (1/5, Al2019) (An
negative or zero? charge. Find 1 20. Is the electrostatic potential necessarily zero at
OR
Depict the equipotential surfaces due to an electric a point where the electric field is zero? Give an
B dipole. (2/3, Delhi 2017) example to support your answer.
(Delhi 2016, Foreign 2016) 13 Define an eguipotential surface. Draw equipotential (2/5, Al 2019) Ap
surfaces:
2.4 Potential due to an Electric Dipole (i) in the case of a single point charge and 2.7 Potential Energy of a System of
SA II (3 marks)
3
(iü) in a constant electric field in Z-direction.
Why the eguipotential surface about a single
Charges
Derive the expression for the electric potential due MCQ
to an electric dipole at a point on its axial line. 60 charge are not equidistant ?
or30" (iü) Can electric field exist tangential to an 21. A + 3.0 nC charge Q is initially at rest at a distance
(2/3, Delhi 2017) Ap equipotential surface? Give reason.
1/r of rË = 10 cm from a + 5.0 nC charge q fixed at the
2.5 Potential due to a Systenm of Charges (c) An electric dipole of dipole moment of (AI2016) R origin. The charge Q is moved away from g to a new
6x 10-7Gm is kept is a uniform electric field of 14. Two closely spaced equipotential surfaces A and position at r = 15 cm. In this process work done by
SAI (2 marks) 10 N/C such that the dipole moment and the B with potentials and V + 8V, (where 8V is the
the field is
4. Two small conducting balls A
and B of radius r, and electric field are parallel. Calculate the potential change in ), are kept ôl distance apart as shown in (a) 1.29 x 10-5 (b) 3.6 x 10° J
r2 have charges qi and q2 respectively. They are energy of the dipole. the figure. Deduce the relation between the electric (c) -4.5 x 107J (d) 4.5 x 10-7 J
connected by a wire. Obtain the expression for OR field and the potential gradient between them. (Term I 2021-22)
charges on A and B, in equilibrium. (2023) Write the two important conclusions concerning VSA (1 mark)
An electric dipole of dipole moment p is the relation between the electric field and electric
5 Nsmallconducting liquid droplets, each of radiusr, initially kept in a uniform electric field such potentials.
22. Figure shows the field lines
are charged to a potential V each. These droplets on a positive charge. Is the
coalesce to form a single large drop without any
that p is perpendicular to E. Find the amount V+SV work done by the field
of work done in rotating the dipole to a position
charge leakage. Find the potential of the large drop. moving a small positive
at which p becomes antiparallel to . (2023) charge from Q to P
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positive or negative?
6. Two point charges q and -2q are kept 'd' distance 2.6 Equipotential Surfaces Give reason.
apart. Find the location of point relative to charge 'q' (Foreign 2014) U
MCQ
at which potential due to this system of charges is A
SAI (2 marks)
zero. (AI 2014C) The electric potential Vat any point (x, y, z) is given (Delhi 2014C) Ev 23. Obtain an expression for electrostatic potential
by V= 3x where xis in metres and Vin volts. The LA (5 marks) energy of a system of three charges g, 2q and -3q
LA (4 marks) electric feld at the point (1 m, 0, 2 m) is
(a) 6Vm along -X-axis 15. Draw equipotential surfaces due to placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of
an
The following questions are source based/case based (b) 6Vm along +x-axis charge (-a) and depict the electric feldisolated
lines.
point side a. (2023)
questions. Read the case carefully and answer the 24. Three point charges
(c) 1.5 Vmalong -x-axis (AI 2020) qand -q are kept at the
questions that follow. 16. A cube of side 20 cm is kept vertices of an equilateral triangle of side L as shown
(d) 1.5 Vmalong +x-axis. (Term I2021-22)(U in a region as shown in the in figure. What is
7. Electrostatics deals with the study of forces, fields
and potentials arising from static charges. Force 9. Equipotentials at a large distance from a collection figure. An electric field E exists (i) the electrostatic potential energy of the
and electric field, due to a point charge is basically of charges whose total sum is not zero are in the region such that the arrangement? and
determined by Coulomb's law. For symmetric charge (a) spheres (b) planes potential at a point is given by (ii) the potential at point D?
(c) ellipsoids (d) paraboloids V= 10x + 5, where V is in volt
configurations, Gauss's law, which is also based on
Coulomb's law, helps us to find the electric field. A (Term I 2021-22)(B and x is in m.
Find the
charge/ a system of charges like a dipole experience VSA (1 mark)
a force/torque in an electric field. Work is
reguired 10. Why are electric field lines (i) electric fheldE and
to be done to provide a specific
orientation to a perpendicular at a po (ii) total electric flux through the cube.
on an equipotential surface of a
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25. TwO point charges a and -a are located at (0. 0, capacitance of the capacitor.
- a) LA (5 marks) (i) Calculate the
and (0,0, a) respectively. (5 marks) 100 V supply.
(a) Depict the equipotential surfaces due to this 33. Find the expression for the potential energy of
LA (ii) If this capacitor is connected to
40. When a parallel plate capacitor is connected across what would be the charge on each plate?
arrangement. system of two point charges q1 and 42 located at a dc battery, explain briefly how the capacitor gets be affected,
(iii) How would charge on the plates is inserted
(b) Find the amount of work done in moving a smalI i, and F. respectively in an external electric field Ë charged. (2/5, Al 2019) (U if a 3 mm thick mica sheet of K = 6
test charge qo from point (. 0. O) to (0,0, 0. (2/5, 2020) An 41. If two similar large plates, each of area A having between the plates while the voltage supply
(AI2020C) surface charge densities +o and - o are separated remains connected? (Foreign 2014) (Ev
34. TwNO point charges q1 and qT are kept r distance
26. Obtain the expression for potential energy of an by a distance d in air, find the expressions for
apart in a uniform external electric field E. Find the (a) field at points between the two plates and on LA (4 marks)
electric dipole placed with its axis at an angle (0) to amount of work done in assembling this system of outer side of the plates. Specify the direction of 46. A capacitor is a system of two conductors separated
an external electric field (É). What is the minimum charges. (2/5, 2020) An the field in each case. by an insulator. The two conductors have equal
value of the potential energy? (AI 2019C) (b) the potential difference between the plates. and opposite charges with a potential difference
35. Derive an expression for the potential energy of an (c) the capacitance of the capacitor so formed. between them. The capacitance of a capacitor
SA I| (3 marks) electric dipole in a uniform electric field. Explain
(3/5, Al 2016) depends on the geometrical configuration (shape,
conditions for stable and unstable equilibrium.
27. (a) Two point charges + Q1 and -Q, are placed (3/5, Al 2019)
2.13 Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance size and separation) of the system and also on
distance apart. Obtain the expression for the the nature of the insulator separating the two
36. An infinitely large thin plane sheet has a uniform MCO
amount of work done to place a third charge conductors. They are used to store charges. Like
Q3 at the midpoint of the line joining the two surface charge density +o. Obtain the expression for 42. Two capacitors of capacitances C and Cz are resistors, capacitors can be arranged in series or
the amount of work done in bringing a point charge connected in parallel. If a change Q is given the parallel or a combination of both to obtain desired
charges. front of the
(b) At what distance from charge +Q, on the line qfrom infnity to a point, distant r, in combination, the ratio of the charge on the capacitor
charged plane sheet. (3/5, Al2017) Ab value of capacitance.
joining the two charges (in terms of Q1. Q, and r) C, to the charge on C will be:
(G) Find the equivalent
will this work done be zero. (2020) (EV) 2.9 Electrostatics of Conductors capacitance between
(a) C/Cz (b) C
28. Four point charges Qq, Q and points A and B in the
are placed at the corners of a MCQ
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square of side 'a' as shown in the 37. Which of the diagrams correctly represents the (ii) A dielectric slab is inserted between the plates
figure. Find the electric fheld between two charged plates if a neutral
conductor is placed in between the plates?
SAI(2 marks) of a parallel plate capacitor. The electric field
(a) resultant electric force on a
43. A sphere S of radius rË encloses a between the plates decreases. Explain.
charge Q. and net charge Q. If there is another
(2018) (An (ii) AcapacitorA of capacitance C, having charge Qis
(b) potential energy of this system. (a (b concentric sphere S of radius connected across another uncharged capacitor
29. (a) Three point charges q. -4q and 2q are placed at ralrz >ri) enclosing charge 2Q, find B of capacitance 2C. Find an expression for (a)
the vertices of an equilateral triangle ABC of side the ratio of the electric flux through
the potential difference across the combination
"I as shown in the figure. Obtain the expression S and S2. How will the electric
(c) flux through sphere S change if a medium of and (b) the charge lost by capacitor A.
for the magnitude of the resultant electric force
acting on the charge q. dielectric constant 5is introduced in the space OR
(b) Find out the amount of the work done to separate (Term I 2021-22) inside S in place of air? (AI 2014C) (Ap) (ii) Two slabs of dielectric constants d/3
2d/3

the charges at infnite distance. (2018) 2K and K fill the space between
SA II (3 marks)
30. Three point charges +1 uC, -1 uC and +2 uC are 2.11 Capacitors and Capacitance the plates of a parallel plate
44. The space between the plates of a parallel capacitor of plate area A and
initially infnite distance apart. Calculate the work VSA (1 mark) plate
done in assembling these charges at the vertices of capacitor is completely filled in twO ways. In the plate separation d as shown in
38. The given graph shows variation first case, it is filled with a slab of dielectric figure. Find an expression for
an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm. (2017) K. In the second case, it is filled with
constant
of charge 'q' versus potential two slabs of capacitance of the system.
2.8 Potential Energy in an External Field difference 'V for two capacitors B equal thickness and dielectric constants K and K,
C and C,. Both the capacitors respectively as shown in the figure. The capacitance (2023)
SA I (2 marks) of the capacitor is same in the two
have same plate separation but cases. Obtain the 2.14 Combination of Capacitors
31. Obtain the expression for potential energy of an plate area of C, is greater than relationship between K, K, and KT.
electric dipole placed with its axis at an angle (0) to that of C. Which line (A or B) MCQ
an external electric field (É). What is the minimum corresponds to C, and why? (AI 2014C) 47. Three capacitors, each of 4 uF are to be connected
value of the potential energy? K
(2019C) 2,12 The Parallel Plate Capacitor in such a way that the effective capacitance of
32. The electric held inside a + + the combination is 6 uF. This can be achieved by
parallel plate capacitor is MCO Connecting.
E. Find the amount of work (a) All three in parallel
39. A charge particle is placed between the plates
done in moving a charge q (Case 1) (Case 2) (b) All three in series
over a closed rectangular loop a charged parallel plate capacitor. It experiences (c) Two of them connected in series and the
force F. If one of the plates is removed., the force 45. In a parallel plate capacitor with air (AI 2020)
abcda.
the charge particle becomes between the combination in parallel to the third.
plates, each plate has an area of 6 x 10 m² and the (d) TwO of them connected in parallel and the
(a) F (b) 2F separation between the plates is 0.3 mm.
(Delhi 2014) (U) (c) F/2 (AI20200 combination in series to the third. (2023
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2.15 Energy Stored in a Capacitor 54. TWo jdentical capacitors of 12 pF each are connecte the battery is disconnected and
a slab of
in series across a battery of b0 V. How muek LA (5 marks) between the plates is doubled. Now
to
MCQ electrostatic energy is stored in the combination> 59. () Why does the electric field inside a dielectric
(A) slab dielectric constant 1 < K< 2 is introducedthe
How will
48. A variable capacitor is connected to a 200 V If these were connected in parallel across the sa decrease when kept in an external full the space between the plates.
battery, how much energy will be stored in the electric field? following be affected?
battery. If its capacitance is changed from 2 uF combination now? (B) Derive an expression for the capacitance (i) The electric fheld between the plates of the
to X uF, the decrease in energy of the capacitor is Also find the charge drawn from the battery in eack of a parallel plate capacitor filled with a capacitor.
2 x 102J. The value of Xis (Delhi 2017) medium of dielectric constant K. (ii) The energy stored in the capacitor.
Acharge q = 2 uC is placed at the centre of a
case.
(a) 1 uF (b) 2 uF (c) 3 uF (d) 4 uF B are (iüi) Justify your answer in each case
55. Two identical parallel plate capacitors A and sphere of radius 20 cm.
(Term I 2021-22)
connected to a battery of V volt with the switch s (ii) The electric potential as a function of distance
What is the amnount of work done in moving
x is shown in the following fgure. Draw
closed. The switch is now opened and the free space 4 uC from one point to another point on its
SAI (2 marks) graph of the electric field F as a function
between the plates of the capacitors is filled with a surface?
49. Calculate the potential difference and the dielectricof dielectric constant K. Find the ratio of the
of x.
(ii) Write a relation for polarisation Pof a dielectric
energy stored in the capacitor C, in the circuit total electrostatic energy stored in both
capacitors material in the presence of an external electric NA
shown in the fgure. Given potential atA is 90 V, before and after the introduction of the dielectric. field. (AI 2021C)
C, = 20 uF, C, = 30 uF and C3 = 15 uF.
60. (i) Obtain an expression for the potential energy of
an electricdipole placed in a uniform electric field.
(iü) Three capacitors of capacitance C1, C and
(AI 2015) An) (AI 2019)
(Al2017) An Ca are connected in series to a source of
Vvolt. Show that the total energy stored in the 63. A parallel plate capacitor is charged by a battery
50. Aparallel plate capacitor of capacitance Cis charged
another 56. Two parallel plate capacitors
X and Y have the same
combination of capacitors is equal to sum of the to a potential difference V. It is disconnected from
to a potential V. It is then connected to separation between them
area of plates and same energy stored in individual capacitors. battery and then connected to another uncharged
uncharged capacitor having the same capacitance. while Y contains a
X has air between the plates (ii) A capacitor of capacitarnce C is connected capacitor of the same capacitance. Calculate the
Find out the ratio of the energy stored in the dielectric of [, = 4.
across a battery. After charging, the battery is ratio of the energy stored in the combination to the
combined system to that stored initially in the single disconnected and the separation between the initial energy on the single capacitor.
(AI 2014)
capacitor. plates is doubled. How will (2/5, Delhi 2019)
SAII (3 marks) (i) the capacitance of the capacitor, and
(ii) the electric field between the plates be 64. Aparallel plate capacitor of capacitance 'C' is charged
51. In the figure given below, find the affected? Justify your answer. (AI 2021C) to "V' volt by a battery. After some time the battery
15 V is disconnected and the distance between the
61. (a) Obtain the expressions for the resultant plates is doubled. Now a slab of dielectric constant
capacitor if
() Calculate capacitance of each capacitance when the three capacitors C1, C 1<K<2 is introduced to fillthe space between the
equivalent capacitance of the combination is 4uf. and C are connected (i) in parallel and then (iü)
plates. How willthe following be affected?
potential difference between the in series.
(i) Calculate the () The electric field between the plates of the
plates of.X and Y. (b) In the circuit shown in 20 uF
12 uF capacitor?
(ii) Estimate the ratio of electrostatic energy
the figure, the charge
stored inXand Y. (Delhi 2016) on the capacitor of (i) The energy stored in the capacitor.
equivalent capacitance of the network between 4 uF is 16 uC. Calculate 4 uF Justify your answer in each case. (2/5, Al 2019) Ey
(a)
points A and B. 57. In the following arrangement of capacitors, the the energy stored
energy stored in the 6 uF capacitor is E. Find the the capacitor of 12 uF
65. Find the ratio of the potential differences that must
Given:C, =Cç =4 ufF, C, =Cz =C4 = 2 uf. value of the following be applied across the parallel and series combination
capacitance.
(b) maximum charge supplied by the battery, and (i) Energy stored in 12 uF capacitor of two capacitors C and C, with their capacitances
(c) total energy stored in the network. (2020) An
(AI 2019C) in the ratio 1:2 so that the energy stored in the two
(ii) Energy stored in 3 uF capacitor 62. (a) When a parallel plate capacitor is
52. () Find the equivalent capacitance between A and (ii) Total energy drawn from the battery connected cases becomes the same. (3/5, Al 2016) (Ev
Bin the combination given below. Each capacitor across a dc battery, explain briefly how the
capacitor gets changed. 66. Afully charged parallel plate capacitor is connected
is of 2uFcapacitance. (b) A parallel plate capacitor of across an uncharged identical capacitor. Show that
C. 6 uF capacitance 'C' is
changed to Vvolt by a battery. After some time the energy stored in the combination is less than that
stored initially in the single capacitor. (AI 2015)
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(ii) Ifadc source of 7 Vis connected across AB, how
much charge is drawn from the source and what 12 uF
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is the energy stored in the network?
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CG are connected first in series and then in paral 2.2 Electrostatic Potential
53. A12pF capacitor is connected to a50 Vbattery. How VA
much electrostatic energy is stored in the capacitor? across a battery of 100 V. If the energy stored in MCQ
If another capacitor of 6 pf is connected in series respectivethe
two combinations is 0.045 Jand 0.25 J calculate
with it with the same battery connected across the
determine the value of C andIC. Also combination 1 The electric potential V asa function of distance X is
combination, find the charge stored and potential charge on each capacitor in parallel shown in the figure.
difference across each capacitor. (Delhi 2017) Ao (Delhi20t5)( 6
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10. Deduce an expression for the potential negative plate.
a system of twWO point charges and q2 located
MCQ external Which of the following statements is true?
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questions from
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below.
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charge -Q. inner radius
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maximum magnitude at C also false. (2020-21 constant 'K is inserted between its
(d) A is false and R is 12. (a) Define an ideal electric dipole. Give an example.
and the electric field has a (b) Derive an expression for the torque experienced
plates, the potential across the
maximum magnitude at A. SA I (2 marks) plates of the capacitor will become
a maximum by an electric dipole in a uniform electric field.
(b) The electric potential has between electric field a (a) zero (b) V/2
magnitude at D and the electric
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electric potential at a point. Draw the (c) An electric dipole of length 2 cm isplaced with (c) V/K (d) KV (Term I2021-22) An
maximum magnitude at B. +Z directior
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(c) The electric potential at A with its magnitude increasing at
constant rate
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D.
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potential and a torque of 8V3 N/m, calculate the magnitude of
(d) Both the electric dipole and (ii) two identical positive charges
achieve a maximum magnitude at B. charge on the dipole, and its potential energy.
Energy of a System of
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(b) In a parallel plate capacitor with air between the
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The electric potential on the axis of
an electric the uniform electric fheld. The amount of work do 13. Three capacitors 2 uF, 3 uf and 6 uF are joined in what would be the on each plate?
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dipole at a distance 'r frorn it's centre
is V. Then in rotating the dipole by 90° is series with each other. The equivalent capacitance is
(ii) How would charge on the plate be affected if a
on its (a) 2pE (b) pE (c) pE/2 (d) zero (a) 1/2 uF (b) 1 uF
the potential at a point at the sane distance (Term I 2021-22 (c) 2 uF 3 mm thick mica sheet of k = 6 is inserted
equatorial line will be (d) 11 uF
between the plates while the voltage supply
(a) 2V
V
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current, current
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is connected to a d.c. battery. The physical (AI20 time' giving their physical significance. 10 2
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carriersit conductor, derive the expression for the temperature attain an average velocity under
potential difference through it when a
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(hgure I). Now the rodis cut across its ends withthe
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two
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The magnetic Susceptibility Xof a given material is
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Write one import.tant
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property of a
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diagrammatically the modifications in the magnetic
fieldpattern in each case. (AI2020)
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A bar magnet has magnetic dipole moment M. Its
initial position
is parallel to the
Calculate the value of F.
How will the equilibrium
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diamagnetic
17 magnetic momernt in an substances
atom in
have
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22. Give two points to distinguish between a
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the magnitudes 7 (a) Show that a current way is the
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material
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presence of a diamagnetic material
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Which of the following (Term I 2021-22) current of 2A flows (Foreign 2016)
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Magnetic fieid linesstatements
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Magnetic fheld lines start from
coil having 5 turns of
X-Y plane with its centre througha
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magnitude and direction of the origin. Finliesin
Relative permeability of a material u, = 0.5. Identifv
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modification of the field pattern on keeping a piece
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magnetic field.
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magnet ic dipolthee
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field at 5.3
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that point.
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Magnetismand Law Gauss's and other of diamagnetic material are kept in a
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Question No. 3 is Assertion (A)
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of 55 Magnetic Properties of Materials Auniform magnetic fheld gets
modified as shown in
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separated. Which of the following has its 1 If the magnetizing field on a
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that of free space? permeability less than is increased, its permeability
ferromagnetic material
true and (R) is correct (a) Copper
(b) Aluminium (a) decreases
explanation of (A). (c) Copper chloride
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true. and (R) is not correct 10. Which of the
explanation of (A)
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modify an external
(c) remains unchanged
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Write the four important properties of the
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(c) Sodium Chloride
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cannot be separated as
0.44 T. Calculateuniform external nagnetic field
(a) the work done of
(a) Aluminium
(b) Alnico
monopoles of a magnet does not exists.
magnet to align its in turning the (c) Water (c) Given that Magnetic moment M is Gauss's law in magnetism:
to the magetic magnetic mornent (i) normal 12. (d) Sodium (2023) R parallel to
feld. and (b) the field. fi) onopposite to the magnetic Above Curies Magnetic fheld Bie..M||B. )= S B-A`=0, this indicates monopole does no
torque the rnagnet in the fnal (a) temperature,
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paramagnetic material become
paramagnetic material become ferromagntic
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gven by the direction of magnetic field
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with itsmagnet of dipole of the magnet is maximum at two points near the ends
centre on a
applied at
rmornent 3 Am
frictionless pivot. A rests
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its attracting power is maximum are known as poles
while the place of minimum attracting power is known as
field of 0.25observed that an is 1.2 magnetic
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what ibility magnesium magnetic
T is of at 300 K at south pole these the neutral region.
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