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CH 2 Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

This worksheet covers the topic of Electric Potential and Capacitance for Class 12 CBSE Physics, including multiple-choice questions, case studies, assertion-reason questions, and short and long answer questions. Key concepts include the definition of electric potential, capacitance, the effects of dielectrics, and the behavior of capacitors in different configurations. The document aims to assess students' understanding and application of these fundamental physics principles.

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CH 2 Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

This worksheet covers the topic of Electric Potential and Capacitance for Class 12 CBSE Physics, including multiple-choice questions, case studies, assertion-reason questions, and short and long answer questions. Key concepts include the definition of electric potential, capacitance, the effects of dielectrics, and the behavior of capacitors in different configurations. The document aims to assess students' understanding and application of these fundamental physics principles.

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Here's a comprehensive worksheet on "Electric Potential and Capacitance" for Class 12 CBSE

Physics:

### Worksheet 1: Electric Potential and Capacitance

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### Section A

#### MCQs (1 mark each)

1. The unit of electric potential is:


a) Coulomb
b) Joule
c) Volt
d) Ampere

2. Which of the following describes electric potential at a point in an electric field?


a) Work done per unit mass
b) Work done per unit charge
c) Charge per unit area
d) Force per unit charge

3. A capacitor is used to:


a) Store energy
b) Generate energy
c) Convert energy
d) Measure voltage

4. The capacitance of a capacitor is defined as:


a) Charge per unit voltage
b) Voltage per unit charge
c) Energy per unit charge
d) Charge per unit area

5. If the distance between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor is doubled, the capacitance:
a) Doubles
b) Halves
c) Stays the same
d) Increases fourfold

6. The electric potential energy of a capacitor is given by the formula:


a) \( U = \frac{1}{2} CV^2 \)
b) \( U = CV^2 \)
c) \( U = \frac{1}{2} QV \)
d) \( U = QV \)

7. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor?
a) Area of the plates
b) Distance between the plates
c) Nature of the dielectric
d) Voltage across the plates

8. When a dielectric material is inserted into a capacitor, the capacitance:


a) Decreases
b) Increases
c) Remains the same
d) Becomes zero

9. In a uniform electric field, the potential difference between two points is given by:
a) \( V = E \cdot d \)
b) \( V = \frac{E}{d} \)
c) \( V = \frac{d}{E} \)
d) \( V = E \cdot \frac{1}{d} \)

10. A 4 µF capacitor is connected to a 12 V battery. What is the charge stored in the capacitor?
a) 48 µC
b) 12 µC
c) 4 µC
d) 16 µC

#### Case Studies (4 marks each)

**Case Study 1:**


A parallel plate capacitor with a plate area of \( A \) and separation \( d \) is charged with a
potential difference \( V \). If a dielectric slab with a dielectric constant \( K \) is introduced
between the plates, how does this affect the capacitance?

*Questions:*
1. Define the initial capacitance without the dielectric.
2. Derive the expression for the new capacitance with the dielectric.
3. Calculate the increase in stored charge due to the dielectric.
4. Explain how the electric field changes with the introduction of the dielectric.

**Case Study 2:**


Two capacitors, \( C_1 = 2 \, \mu F \) and \( C_2 = 3 \, \mu F \), are connected in series and then
in parallel to a voltage source of \( 12 \, V \).
*Questions:*
1. Calculate the equivalent capacitance when connected in series.
2. Calculate the equivalent capacitance when connected in parallel.
3. Determine the charge stored in each configuration.
4. Discuss the energy stored in each arrangement.

#### Assertion-Reason Questions (1 mark each)

1. **Assertion:** The electric potential decreases as you move away from a positive charge.
**Reason:** Electric potential is higher closer to the charge due to its energy contribution.

2. **Assertion:** The capacitance of a capacitor is directly proportional to the area of its plates.
**Reason:** A larger plate area allows more charge to be stored for a given voltage.

3. **Assertion:** In a capacitor, when the voltage is doubled, the stored charge also doubles.
**Reason:** Capacitance is defined as the ratio of charge to voltage.

4. **Assertion:** The energy stored in a capacitor can be increased by decreasing the plate
separation.
**Reason:** Decreasing separation increases the electric field and thus the energy stored.

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### Section B

#### Short Questions (2 marks each)

1. Define electric potential energy in the context of a capacitor.


2. Explain how the dielectric constant affects the capacitance of a capacitor.
3. What is the relationship between charge, voltage, and capacitance?
4. How does the potential difference relate to work done in moving a charge?
5. Describe the effect of connecting capacitors in series.

#### Short Questions (3 marks each)

1. Derive the expression for the energy stored in a capacitor.


2. Explain the concept of equipotential surfaces in an electric field.
3. Compare and contrast the behavior of capacitors in series vs. parallel.
4. Discuss the applications of capacitors in electronic circuits.
5. Explain how to determine the equivalent capacitance for capacitors connected in series.

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### Section C
#### Long Questions (5 marks each)

1. Derive the formula for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor, including the effect of a
dielectric.
2. Explain the concept of electric potential difference with examples, and derive the expression
for potential difference in a uniform electric field.
3. Discuss the concept of energy density in an electric field and derive the expression for energy
stored per unit volume.
4. Analyze the effect of temperature on the capacitance of a capacitor and its implications in
practical applications.
5. Describe the various methods of charging a capacitor and the principles behind each method.

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