1. Which of the following methods can charge a body?

I. Friction
II. Contact
III. Induction
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A body can be charged through friction, contact, or induction. Friction
involves the transfer of electrons due to rubbing, contact allows charge sharing, and
induction uses a nearby charge to redistribute electrons.

2. Which device is used to detect the presence of charge?

A. Electrometer
B. Ammeter
C. Electroscope
D. Voltmeter
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: An electroscope is a device used to detect the presence and magnitude of
electric charge on a body.

3. The force 𝐹 between two charges 𝑞 and 𝑞 separated by a distance 𝑟 in vacuum is

given by:
A. 𝐹 = 𝑘
B. 𝐹 = 𝑘
C. 𝐹 = 𝑘
D. 𝐹 = 𝑘
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Coulomb's law states that the electrostatic force between two charges is
directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the
square of the distance between them.
4. Two charges of +4 µC and -2 µC are separated by 0.1 m in vacuum. Calculate the
magnitude of the force between them. (𝑘 = 9.0 × 10 Nm ⁄C )
A. 7.2 N
B. 3.6 N
C. 1.8 N
D. 0.9 N
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Using 𝐹 = 𝑘 ,
 4 × 10 × 2 × 10
𝐹 = 9.0 × 10 = 3.6N.
(0.1)
5. The electric field intensity at a point is defined as the:
A. Force experienced by a unit positive charge placed at that point
B. Work done to move a charge to that point
C. Potential difference per unit charge
D. Product of charge and distance
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Electric field intensity is the force per unit charge experienced by a small
positive test charge placed in the field.
6. Which of the following statements is true about electric potential?
A. It is a vector quantity.
B. It is constant throughout an electric field.
C. It is the work done per unit charge in bringing a charge from infinity to that point.
D. It depends on the mass of the charge.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Electric potential is a scalar quantity and is defined as the work done per
unit charge in moving a charge from infinity to a specific point in an electric field.
7. What is the net charge on a conductor when it is electrically neutral?
A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Zero
D. Infinite
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A neutral conductor has an equal number of positive and negative charges,
resulting in a net charge of zero.
8. If two like charges are placed near each other, the field lines will:
A. Attract each other
B. Diverge from one another
C. Cross each other
D. Converge toward each other
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Electric field lines for like charges repel and diverge away from each other,
indicating a repulsive force.
9. What is the charge of a proton?
A. +1.6 × 10 C
B. −1.6 × 10 C
C. +1.6C
D. −1.6C
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: A proton has a positive charge of +1.6 × 10 C, while an electron has
the same magnitude but opposite sign.
10. A positively charged body will:
A. Repel other positively charged bodies
B. Attract neutral bodies
 C. Repel negatively charged bodies
D. Be neutralized by losing electrons
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Like charges repel each other, while opposite charges attract.
11. What happens to the electric field inside a conductor when it is in electrostatic
equilibrium?
A. The electric field is uniform and non-zero
B. The electric field is zero
C. The electric field increases
D. The electric field decreases
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: In electrostatic equilibrium, the electric field inside a conductor is zero
because charges have redistributed themselves to cancel any internal field.
12. A body with a charge of +3𝜇𝐶 is placed in an electric field of intensity 2 × 10 N/C.
What is the force on the body?
A. 6N
B. 6 × 10 N
C. 6 × 10 N
D. 1.5 × 10 N
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The force 𝐹 is given by 𝐹 = 𝐸 × 𝑞, where 𝐸 is the electric field intensity
and 𝑞 is the charge.
𝐹 = 2 × 10 × 3 × 10 = 6 × 10 N.
13. Which of the following best describes the behavior of charge on an isolated
conductor?
A. The charge is uniformly distributed on the surface
B. The charge is concentrated at the corners and edges
C. The charge is uniformly distributed throughout the volume
D. The charge accumulates in the center
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: On an isolated conductor, the charge distributes itself unevenly, with the
highest concentration at the corners and edges.

14. What is the relationship between electric field intensity and potential difference?
A. 𝐸 =
B. 𝐸 =
C. 𝐸 =
D. 𝐸 =
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Electric field intensity is related to potential difference by the formula 𝐸 =
, where 𝑉 is the potential difference and 𝑑 is the distance over which the difference is
measured.
15. Which of the following is true for the electric potential of a charged spherical
conductor?
A. It is zero at all points inside the conductor
B. It is constant throughout the conductor
C. It increases towards the center of the conductor
D. It decreases away from the center of the conductor
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The electric potential is constant throughout a charged spherical conductor,
and it is the same at every point on the surface and inside the conductor in electrostatic
equilibrium.
16. Coulomb’s law applies only to which of the following?
A. Charged particles in motion
B. Point charges
C. All charged objects regardless of their shape
D. Conductors in a vacuum
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Coulomb’s law applies specifically to point charges or charges that are
treated as point charges, assuming the field lines are radial and that the distance between
charges is large compared to their sizes.
17. If the electric field at a point is directed towards the positive x-axis, what is the
direction of the force on a positive charge placed at that point?
A. Along the positive x-axis
B. Along the negative x-axis
C. Along the positive y-axis
D. Along the negative y-axis
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: A positive charge experiences a force in the direction of the electric field.
Since the field is directed along the positive x-axis, the force on the positive charge will
also be along the positive x-axis.

18. Which of the following statements is true for a conductor in electrostatic

equilibrium?
A. The electric field inside the conductor is non-zero
B. The charges are evenly distributed throughout the conductor
C. The electric field just outside the conductor is perpendicular to the surface
D. The potential inside the conductor is variable
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The electric field just outside a conductor in electrostatic equilibrium is
perpendicular to the surface, and there is no electric field inside the conductor.
19. What happens when two like charges are placed in the same electric field?
A. They will attract each other
B. They will repel each other
C. The force between them will be zero
D. They will remain stationary
 Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Like charges repel each other according to Coulomb's law.
20. The potential difference between two points is 10 V and the electric field between
them is uniform. What is the magnitude of the electric field if the distance between
the points is 2 m?
A. 5 N/C
B. 10 N/C
C. 20 N/C
D. 50 N/C
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Using 𝐸 = , where 𝑉 is the potential difference and 𝑑 is the distance:
V
𝐸= = 5N/C.
m
21. Which of the following can be used to protect buildings from lightning strikes?
A. Insulator
B. Lightning rod
C. Electric field
D. Grounded metal shield
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A lightning rod is used to direct the lightning discharge safely to the
ground, preventing damage to the building.
22. The electric field inside a charged spherical shell is:
A. Zero at all points inside
B. Non-zero at all points inside
C. Dependent on the charge on the shell
D. Dependent on the radius of the shell
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: According to Gauss's law, the electric field inside a spherical shell is zero
at all points.

23. In which situation does charging by induction occur?

A. When two objects are rubbed together
B. When a charged object touches a neutral object
C. When a charged object is brought near a conductor
D. When a neutral object is touched by another neutral object
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Charging by induction occurs when a charged object is brought near a
conductor, causing a redistribution of charges in the conductor without direct contact.
24. The electrostatic potential energy of two charges 𝑞 and 𝑞 separated by a distance 𝑟
is given by:
A. 𝑈 = 𝑘
B. 𝑈 = 𝑘
C. 𝑈 =
 D. 𝑈 = 𝑘
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The electrostatic potential energy between two charges is given by 𝑈 =
𝑘 , where 𝑘 is Coulomb’s constant, 𝑞 and 𝑞 are the charges, and 𝑟 is the distance
between them.
25. Which of the following quantities determines the strength of an electric field?
A. The charge producing the field
B. The distance from the charge
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The strength of an electric field depends on the charge producing the field
and the distance from the charge, as given by 𝐸 = 𝑘 .
26. A metal sphere is charged by contact with a negatively charged rod. What type of
charge will the sphere acquire?
A. Positive
B. Neutral
C. Negative
D. It depends on the size of the rod
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: When charged by contact, the metal sphere acquires the same type of
charge as the rod—in this case, negative.
27. Which of the following best describes the behavior of electric field lines near two
opposite charges?
A. They repel each other.
B. They converge towards the positive charge.
C. They emerge from the positive charge and terminate on the negative charge.
D. They form closed loops.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Electric field lines always emerge from a positive charge and terminate on
a negative charge.
28. The work done in moving a charge of 5𝜇𝐶 through a potential difference of 10V is:
A. 0.05J
B. 0.5J
C. 50J
D. 5J
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Work done, 𝑊, is given by 𝑊 = 𝑞𝑉.
𝑊 = 5 × 10 × 10 = 0.05J.
29. Which of these statements about a charged conductor is correct?
A. All charges reside on its surface.
B. Charges are uniformly distributed throughout the volume.
C. The potential inside the conductor varies with position.
D. The electric field inside the conductor is non-zero.
 Correct Answer: A
Explanation: In a charged conductor, charges redistribute themselves to reside only on
the surface, ensuring zero electric field inside.
30. Which law explains why the electric flux through a closed surface depends on the
charge enclosed within the surface?
A. Coulomb's Law
B. Gauss's Law
C. Ohm's Law
D. Faraday's Law
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Gauss's Law states that the total electric flux through a closed surface is
proportional to the charge enclosed within the surface.
31. A test charge of 1𝜇𝐶 is placed at a point in an electric field of intensity 1000N/C.
What is the force acting on the test charge?
A. 1N
B. 0.001N
C. 0.01N
D. 10N
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Force, 𝐹, is given by 𝐹 = 𝑞𝐸:
𝐹 = 1 × 10 × 1000 = 0.001N.
32. What happens to the electric force between two charges if the distance between
them is halved?
A. The force doubles.
B. The force becomes four times greater.
C. The force reduces to half.
D. The force becomes one-fourth.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: According to Coulomb’s law, the force is inversely proportional to the
square of the distance, 𝐹 ∝ . If the distance is halved, 𝑟 becomes , so the force
increases by four times.
33. The purpose of a lightning rod on a building is to:
A. Prevent the buildup of electric charge.
B. Disperse charge safely into the ground.
C. Repel lightning strikes.
D. Attract positive charges from the atmosphere.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A lightning rod directs the lightning discharge safely into the ground,
protecting the building from damage.
34. A capacitor is charged with 4𝜇𝐶 and has a potential difference of 20V across its
plates. What is its capacitance?
A. 0.2𝜇𝐹
B. 0.02𝜇𝐹
C. 0.8𝜇𝐹
D. 5𝜇𝐹
 Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Capacitance, 𝐶, is given by 𝐶 = :
×
𝐶= = 0.2𝜇𝐹.
35. A positive charge is moved closer to another positive charge. What happens to the
electric potential energy of the system?
A. It increases.
B. It decreases.
C. It remains constant.
D. It becomes zero.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: As two like charges are brought closer, the repulsive force increases, and
work is required to overcome this force, increasing the potential energy of the system.
36. Which of the following correctly describes the motion of a positive charge in a
uniform electric field?
A. It moves along a circular path.
B. It moves in the direction of the electric field.
C. It moves opposite to the electric field direction.
D. Its motion is unaffected by the field.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A positive charge moves along the direction of the electric field due to the
force exerted by the field.
37. What is the SI unit of electric flux?
A. N/C
B. C/m
C. N m ⁄C
D. J/C
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Electric flux is measured in N m ⁄C, representing the electric field passing
through a surface.
38. The electric field due to a point charge is inversely proportional to:
A. Distance, 𝑟
B. 𝑟
C. 𝑟
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The electric field, 𝐸, for a point charge is given by 𝐸 = 𝑘 , where 𝑟 is the
distance from the charge.
39. What is the electric potential at a point midway between two equal but opposite
charges?
A. Zero
B. Maximum
C. Minimum
D. Depends on the charges' magnitude
Correct Answer: A
 Explanation: The electric potential at a point midway between two equal but opposite
charges cancels out to zero.
40. The energy stored in a capacitor is given by:
A. 𝑞𝑉
B. 𝑞𝑉
C. 𝐶𝑉
D. Both A and C
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The energy stored in a capacitor can be expressed as 𝑞𝑉 or 𝐶𝑉 , where
𝐶 is the capacitance, 𝑞 is the charge, and 𝑉 is the voltage.
41. What happens to the electric potential energy of a system if two like charges are
brought closer together?
A. It decreases
B. It remains constant
C. It increases
D. It becomes zero
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The electric potential energy increases when like charges are brought
closer due to the work done against the repulsive electrostatic force between them.
42. In an electric field, the potential difference between two points is 10V. A charge of 2
C is moved between these points. What is the work done?
A. 20 J
B. 200 J
C. 2 J
D. 0.5 J
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Work done, 𝑊, is given by 𝑊 = 𝑞𝑉. Here, 𝑊 = 2C × 10V = 200J.
43. What type of charge does an electroscope acquire when it is charged by induction?
A. It acquires a charge opposite to the charge of the rod.
B. It acquires the same charge as the rod.
C. It remains uncharged.
D. It acquires both positive and negative charges.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: In induction, the electroscope acquires a charge opposite to that of the
charged object brought near it, due to the redistribution of charges.
44. Which of the following best describes Coulomb’s law?
A. The force between two charges is directly proportional to the distance between them.
B. The force between two charges is inversely proportional to the square of the distance
between them.
C. The force between two charges is directly proportional to the product of their masses.
D. The force between two charges is constant regardless of their distance.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Coulomb's law states that the force between two point charges is inversely
proportional to the square of the distance between them, i.e., 𝐹 = 𝑘 .
45. If the electric field intensity at a point in space is 500N/C, and the charge at that
point is 2𝜇𝐶, what is the force experienced by the charge?
A. 1000 N
B. 500 N
C. 1 N
D. 0.01 N
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Force 𝐹 = 𝑞𝐸, where 𝑞 = 2𝜇𝐶 = 2 × 10 C and 𝐸 = 500N/C.
𝐹 = 2 × 10 × 500 = 1000N.
46. A conductor is charged by induction. What is the final charge on the conductor?
A. It will have no charge.
B. It will have the same type of charge as the charged object.
C. It will have the opposite type of charge as the charged object.
D. It will have both positive and negative charges.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: When a conductor is charged by induction, it acquires a charge opposite in
type to the charge of the inducing object.
47. The electric field due to a positive charge is:
A. Directed towards the charge.
B. Directed away from the charge.
C. Zero at all points.
D. Constant at all points.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The electric field due to a positive charge is always directed away from the
charge.
48. Which of the following is the correct formula for the electric potential energy of a
system of two point charges 𝑞 and 𝑞 separated by a distance 𝑟?
A. 𝑈 = 𝑘
B. 𝑈 = 𝑘
C. 𝑈 = 𝑘
D. 𝑈 = 𝑘 ×
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The electric potential energy 𝑈 of a system of two point charges is given
by 𝑈 = 𝑘 , where 𝑘 is Coulomb's constant and 𝑟 is the separation between the
charges.
49. Which of the following is true about the electric field in a conductor in electrostatic
equilibrium?
A. The electric field is uniform throughout the conductor.
B. The electric field is zero at all points.
C. The electric field is non-zero inside the conductor.
D. The electric field is always directed inside the conductor.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: In electrostatic equilibrium, the electric field inside a conductor is zero, as
the charges rearrange themselves to cancel out any internal field.
50. Which of the following describes the potential difference between two points in an
electric field?
A. It is the work done in moving a unit charge from one point to another.
B. It is the force experienced by a unit charge at a point.
C. It is the distance between the two points.
D. It is the electric field intensity at the points.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The potential difference between two points is the work done in moving a
unit charge from one point to another, represented by 𝑉 = 𝑊 ⁄𝑞 .
51. The electric field intensity at a point is defined as:
A. The force per unit charge at that point.
B. The energy per unit charge at that point.
C. The work per unit charge at that point.
D. The electric potential at that point.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The electric field intensity 𝐸 at a point is the force per unit positive charge
placed at that point.

52. In which of the following scenarios does the electric field inside a conductor become
non-zero?
A. When the conductor is in electrostatic equilibrium.
B. When an external electric field is applied to the conductor.
C. When the conductor is charged uniformly.
D. When the conductor is in vacuum.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: An external electric field applied to a conductor induces a non-zero electric
field inside the conductor. In electrostatic equilibrium, the electric field inside a
conductor is zero.
53. A charged conductor is placed in a uniform electric field. The force on the
conductor will depend on:
A. The shape of the conductor.
B. The magnitude of the charge.
C. The direction of the electric field.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The force on a charged conductor depends on the magnitude and direction
of the charge, the shape of the conductor, and the direction of the external electric field.
54. Which of the following is NOT a property of an electric field?
A. It has both magnitude and direction.
B. It can exist in a vacuum.
C. It can be shielded by conducting materials.
D. It is always uniform inside conductors.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The electric field inside conductors is zero when they are in electrostatic
equilibrium, not uniform.
55. The potential difference between two points in an electric field is 50 V. If a charge of
10 C is moved between these points, the work done is:
A. 500 J
B. 5 J
C. 0.5 J
D. 50 J
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The work done 𝑊 is given by 𝑊 = 𝑞𝑉. Here, 𝑊 = 10 × 50 = 500J.
56. The magnitude of the electric field produced by a point charge is 200 N/C at a
distance of 1 meter. What will be the magnitude of the electric field at a distance of 2
meters from the charge?
A. 200 N/C
B. 100 N/C
C. 50 N/C
D. 400 N/C
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: According to Coulomb’s law, electric field intensity is inversely
proportional to the square of the distance. If the distance doubles, the electric field is
reduced by a factor of 4.

57. Which of the following materials is commonly used for the construction of lightning
rods?
A. Rubber
B. Copper
C. Glass
D. Plastic
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Copper is commonly used for lightning rods because it is an excellent
conductor of electricity and efficiently directs the electrical charge to the ground.
58. When two conductors are connected by a conducting wire, the charges on them will:
A. Remain unchanged.
B. Equalize in such a way that both conductors have the same electric potential.
C. Cause a potential difference between the conductors.
D. Both conductors will have zero charge.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: When two conductors are connected, charges will redistribute between
them until they reach the same electric potential.
59. Which of the following electric field patterns is correct for two like charges?
A. Field lines are directed towards both charges.
B. Field lines emerge from both charges and never intersect.
C. Field lines intersect at a point between the charges.
D. Field lines are directed inward from both charges.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: For two like charges, the electric field lines emerge from both charges and
do not intersect.
60. If the distance between two charges is doubled, what happens to the electrostatic
force between them?
A. The force is halved.
B. The force is doubled.
C. The force is quartered.
D. The force remains the same.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: According to Coulomb’s law, the electrostatic force between two charges
is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Doubling the
distance reduces the force by a factor of four.