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1. Two point charges, q =810-8 C and Q= -210-8 C are separated by a distance of 10 cm in air.
a) Find at what distance from the Q, would the electric potential be zero.
b) What is the net electric field at the mid point between the charges
2). Two capacitors of capacitance 10F and 12F are connected in series with a battery. The voltage across the 12F capacitor is 10V.
Compute the total battery voltage..
3) Electric charge is distributed uniformly on the surface of a spherical shell. Explain the variation Of Electric potential and electric Field
intensity
i. on the surface
ii. inside and
iii. outside
4)Derive an expression for the energy stored in a parallel plate capacitor C , charged to potential difference V .
5)Two equally charged identical metal spheres X and Y repel each other with a force of F N. Another identical uncharged sphere Z is
touched to X and then placed at the mid point between X and Y. What is the net force on Z?
6)The total capacitance of two capacitors is 4?F when connected in series and 18 ?F
when connected in parallel. Find the capacitance of each capacitor ?
7)A parallel plate capacitor is charged to a certain potential difference. When a 3 mm thick slab is slipped between the capacitor
plates then to maintain the same Potential difference between the plates, the plate separation has to be increased by 2.4 mm. Find
the dielectric constant of the slab
5 marks
1. Explain the principle on which Van-de-Graaff generator operates. Draw a labeled schematic sketch and write briefly its working.
2. An electric dipole is held in a uniform electric field.
i. Show that no translatory force acts on it.
ii. Derive an expression for the torque acting on it.
iii. The dipole is aligned parallel to the field. Calculate the work done in rotating it through 180 degree
3)A parallel plate capacitor is charged by a battery. After sometime the battery is disconnected and a dielectric slab with its thickness
equal to the plate separation is inserted between the plates.
What is the impact on these quantities?
(i) The capacitance of the capacitor
(ii) Potential difference between the plates
(iii) The energy stored in the capacitor
4. Use Gauss theorem to derive an expression for the electric field at a point due to
5.There are two identical particles each of mass m and carrying charge Q. Initially one of them is at rest and another charge moves
with velocity v directly towards the particle at rest. Find the distance of closest approach.
1. Explain the principle on which Van-de-Graaff generator operates. Draw a labeled schematic sketch and write briefly its working.
2. An electric dipole is held in a uniform electric field.
i. Show that no translatory force acts on it.
ii. Derive an expression for the torque acting on it.
iii. The dipole is aligned parallel to the field. Calculate the work done in rotating it through 180 degree
3)A parallel plate capacitor is charged by a battery. After sometime the battery is disconnected and a dielectric slab with its thickness
equal to the plate separation is inserted between the plates.
What is the impact on these quantities?
(i) The capacitance of the capacitor
(ii) Potential difference between the plates
(iii) The energy stored in the capacitor
4. Use Gauss theorem to derive an expression for the electric field at a point due to
5.There are two identical particles each of mass m and carrying charge Q. Initially one of them is at rest and another charge moves
with velocity v directly towards the particle at rest. Find the distance of closest approach.
Bank ElectroStatics (At present all the questions are posted together; soon we will be categorizing according to marks) You can either
browse these questions online or download them by clicking on the link save as pdf. You can also send the link to your own email or
your friends email address by clicking on the link send to friend. What is Frictional electricity? (1) When can we say that a body is
charged?(1) What is electric charge? Is it a scalar or a vector quantity? (1) What is electrostatics? (1) Describe an experiment to show
that there are two kinds of charges. (2) Describe an experiment to show that like charges repel and unlike charges attract. (2) Describe
the electronic theory of frictional electricity. (2) Write the differences between conductors and insulators. (2) What is meant by
electrostatic induction? Distinguish charging by induction and charging by conduction. (2) How can you charge a piece of metal
positively without touching it? (2) Explain the additive nature of electric charge. (2) What do you mean by quantization of electric
charge? (1) Calculate the number of electrons missing in a body with 1 coulomb positive charge. (1) If a body loses 109 electrons every
secon, calculate the time required by it to acquire 1 C positive charge. Estimate the charge constituted by the total number of
electrons present in a cup of water. Determine the total charge of 1 kg of electrons. State the law of conservation of charge. (1) Write
the difference between mass and charge. (2) State Coulombs law in electrostatics. (1) Define one coulomb. (1) Express Coulombs law
in vector form. (1) Express coulombs law in terms of position vectors. State the principle of superposition of electrostatic forces. Show
that coulombs force obeys Newtons III law. Define permitivity of a medium. Define relative permitivity of a medium Define relative
permitivity of a medium on the basis of Coulombs law. The electrostatic force of repulsion between two positively charged bodies is
3.7 x 10-9 N, when they are separated by a distance of 5 Ao How many electrons are missing in each?
1. Obtain an expression for the electric field intensity due to a uniformly charged ring of radius r at a point on the axis of the
ring. Express Coulombs law in vector for. Derive an expression for the electric field due to an electric dipole at a point on (a)
the axial line (b) the equatorial line. Derive an expression for the torque acting on an electric dipole placed in a uniform
electric field. Show that the work done in rotating an electric dipole of dipole moment p in a uniform electric field E by an
angle from the equilibrium postition W = PE(1-cos ) Derive Coulombs law from Gauss law. Use Gauss theorem to derive
an expression for the electric field at a point due to an infinite plane sheet of charge of uniform charge density Use Gauss
theorem to derive an expression for the electric field at a point due to a thin infinitely long straight line of charge of uniform
charge density Derive an expression for the electric field at a point due to uniformly charged spherical shell using Gauss
law. Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. Find the equivalent capacitance of three capacitors
of capacitances C1, C2 and C3 connected in (1) series (2) parallel Derive an expression for the electric potential due to a point
charge q at a distance r from it. Giving a labeled diagram explain the principle and working of a Van de Graaff generator. A
dielectric slab of thickness t introduced between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor separated by a distance d. (t < d).
DEerive an expression for the capacitance of the capacitor
b. How does the coulomb force between two point charges depend upon the dielectric constant of the intervening medium?
c. Draw an equipotential surface for a system, consisting of two charges Q, -Q separated by a distance r apart.
d. Show graphically the variation of charge q with timet when a condenser is charged.
e. What orientation of an electric dipole in a uniform electric field would correspond to stable equilibrium?
a. Two point charges, q1 =1010-8 C and q2 = -210-8 C are separated by a distance of 60 cm in air.
i. Find at what distance from the 1st charge, q1, would the electric potential be zero.
ii. Also calculate the electrostatic potential energy of the system.
b. Two capacitors of capacitance 6F and 12F are connected in series with a battery. The voltage across the 6F capacitor is 2V.
Compute the total battery voltage.
c. An electric dipole is free to move in a uniform electric field. Explain its motion when it is placed
i. parallel to the field,
ii. perpendicular to the field.
d. An electric dipole of length 10 cm having charges 610 -3 C, placed at 300 with respect to a uniform electric field experiences
a torque of 63 N-m. Calculate
i. magnitude of electric field
ii. the potential energy of the dipole.
e. Electric charge is distributed uniformly on the surface of a spherical rubber balloon. Show how the value of electric intensity
and potential vary
i. on the surface
ii. inside and
iii. outside?
a. State Gausss theorem in electrostatics. Apply this theorem to derive an expression for electric field intensity at a point near
an infinitely long straight charged wire.
b. Explain the underlying principle of working of a parallel plate capacitor.
If two similar plates, each of area A having surface charge densities + and are separated by a distanced in air, write the
expressions for
i. The electric field at points between the two plates.
ii. The potential difference between the plates.
iii. The capacitance of the capacitor so formed.
c. A 20 F capacitor is charged by a 30 V d.c. supply and then connected across an uncharged 50 F capacitor. Calculate
i. the final potential difference across the combination.
ii. Initial and final energies. How will you account for the difference in energies?
d. The battery remains connected to a parallel plate capacitor and a dielectric slab is inserted between the plates. What will be
the effect on its
i. capacity
ii. charge
iii. potential difference
iv. electric field
v. energy stored?
e. Define the term electric potential due to a point charge. Calculate the electric potential at the centre of a square of side 2 m,
having charges 100 C, -50C, and 20C and-60C at the four corners of a square.
a. Explain the principle on which Van-de-Graaff generator operates. Draw a labeled schematic sketch and write briefly its
working. A Van-de- Graaff type generator is capable of building up potential difference of 1510 6 V. The dielectric strength of
the gas surrounding the electrode is 5107 Vm-1. What is the minimum radius of the spherical shell required?
c. Derive an expression for the electric field at a point on the axial position of an electric dipole.
d. Derive an expression for the electric field at a point on the equatorial position of an electric dipole.
e. Describe the Principle construction an working of Van de Graff generator.
f. Derive an expression for the energy stored in a capacitor. Show that whenever two conductors share charges by bringing
them into electrical contact, there is a loss of energy.
g. Derive an expression for the effective capacitance when capacitors are connected in (a) series and (b) parallel
h. Explain the principle of a capacitor and derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor.
1. Derive an expression for the electric field at a point on the axial position of an electric dipole.
2.
Derive an expression for the electric field at a point on the equatorial position of an electric dipole.
Describe the Principle construction an working of Van de Graff generator.
Derive an expression for the energy stored in a capacitor. Show that whenever two conductors share charges by bringing them into
electrical contact, there is a loss of energy.
Derive an expression for the effective capacitance when capacitors are connected in (a) series and (b) parallel
Explain the principle of a capacitor and derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor.
State Gauss theorem and apply it to find the electric field at a point due to (a) a line of charge (b) A plane sheet of charge (c) A
Charged spherical conducting shell
State Coulomb's law and express it in vector form. Derive it using Gauss theorem.
Derive an expression for the torque on an electric dipole in a uniform electric field.
Deriva an expression for the work done in rotating an electric dipole in a unifor electric field
Derive an expression for the energy stored (Potential Energy) in a dipole in a uniform electric field.
Derive an expression for the electrostatic potential energy of a system of point charges
Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with (a) a dielectric slab (b) a metallic plate in between the
plates of the capacitor.
Define electric potential at a point. Derive an expression for the electric potential at a point due to (a) a point charge (b) a system of
point charges (c) a dipole.
Show that the work done in an electric field is independent of path.
What are dielectrics? Distinguish polar and nonpolar dielectrics. Define the term Polarization vector.
b. How does the coulomb force between two point charges depend upon the dielectric constant of the intervening medium?
c. Draw an equipotential surface for a system, consisting of two charges Q, -Q separated by a distance r apart.
d. Show graphically the variation of charge q with timet when a condenser is charged.
e. What orientation of an electric dipole in a uniform electric field would correspond to stable equilibrium?
a. Two point charges, q1 =1010-8 C and q2 = -210-8 C are separated by a distance of 60 cm in air.
i. Find at what distance from the 1st charge, q1, would the electric potential be zero.
ii. Also calculate the electrostatic potential energy of the system.
b. Two capacitors of capacitance 6F and 12F are connected in series with a battery. The voltage across the 6F capacitor is 2V.
Compute the total battery voltage.
c. An electric dipole is free to move in a uniform electric field. Explain its motion when it is placed
i. parallel to the field,
ii. perpendicular to the field.
d. An electric dipole of length 10 cm having charges 610 -3 C, placed at 300 with respect to a uniform electric field experiences
a torque of 63 N-m. Calculate
i. magnitude of electric field
ii. the potential energy of the dipole.
e. Electric charge is distributed uniformly on the surface of a spherical rubber balloon. Show how the value of electric intensity
and potential vary
i. on the surface
ii. inside and
iii. outside?
a. State Gausss theorem in electrostatics. Apply this theorem to derive an expression for electric field intensity at a point near
an infinitely long straight charged wire.
c. A 20 F capacitor is charged by a 30 V d.c. supply and then connected across an uncharged 50 F capacitor. Calculate
i. the final potential difference across the combination.
ii. Initial and final energies. How will you account for the difference in energies?
d. The battery remains connected to a parallel plate capacitor and a dielectric slab is inserted between the plates. What will be
the effect on its
i. capacity
ii. charge
iii. potential difference
iv. electric field
v. energy stored?
e. Define the term electric potential due to a point charge. Calculate the electric potential at the centre of a square of side 2 m,
having charges 100 C, -50C, and 20C and-60C at the four corners of a square.
a. Explain the principle on which Van-de-Graaff generator operates. Draw a labeled schematic sketch and write briefly its
working. A Van-de- Graaff type generator is capable of building up potential difference of 1510 6 V. The dielectric strength of
the gas surrounding the electrode is 5107 Vm-1. What is the minimum radius of the spherical shell required?
Q1.Two identical balls A and B are having the charges +3e and e respectively placed at adistance d apart experience the force F.Both
the balls are touched and again placed at same distance apart.find the nature and magnitude of new force?(1)
Q2.Charges 2Q and Q are placed inside the inner and outer spheres S and S respectively. Find the ratio of electric flux through the
given spheres.(1)
Q3.The plate of a charged capacitor are connected by a voltmeter.If the plate of the capacitor are moved further apart,what will be the
effect on the reading of voltmeter?(1)
Q4.A hollow sphere is charged up to +Q. Find the work done on placing a charge q from its surface up to its centre.(1)
Q5.Draw electric lines of force for (a)an electric dipole (b)q1q2>0 (1)
Q6.Moment of an electric dipole is 2x10-4c m.Find the work done in rotating the dipole from position of stable equilibrium to the
position of unstable position in a uniform electric field of 10-3N/C.(2)
Q7.Explain why the potential on the surface of conductor remains same all over its surface? What about the potential inside it?(2)
Q8.Three electric charges -1c,+2c and +1c are placed at the three vertices of an equilateral triangle of side 10cm.Find (a) the
energy of the system (b) find the workdone in separating the charges.(2)
Q9.A capacitor is fully charged and battery is disconnected,then distance between its two plates is increased to twice and a dielectric
(K=4) completely filled between its two plates,find the change in (a)charge (b)energy(c)potential(d)electric field between its two
plates?(2)
Q1.Chrge q is placed at the centre of a cube. Find the flux passing through the two opposite faces of the cube.(1)
Q2.Potential on the surface of a thin charge spherical shell is 10V.Find the potential at the centre of the shell.(1)
Q3. Q A Two capacitors C1 and C2 having equal distance B between the plates and area of one is twice of other V identify the
corresponding graph.(1)
Q4.Draw the equipotential surfaces for q>0.Are they equidistance ,if not write the reason.(2)
Q5.A capacitor of 4f is charged by 200V.It is then disconnected from supply and is connected to another uncharged capacitor of
2f.How much electrostatic energy of the first capacitor is lost in the form of heat and electromagnetic radiation?(2)
Q6.If there is an arc of radius R makes an angle at its centre having the linear charge density . Find the potential at the centre of arc.
(2)
Q7.There is an oil drop of radius R in equilibrium between the two plates of the capacitor which are having surface charge densities +
and respectively and at distance d apart. Density of oil is . Find an expression for excess number of electrons in oil drop.(2)
Q8.A capacitor is charged and then it is disconnected from the source and then distance between its two plates is increased to twice
and then a dielectric of constant K is filled between the plates. Find the change in energy stored in the capacitor.(2)
Q9.Find the frequency of oscillations of a dipole of dipole moment p and having rotational inertia I, in a uniform electric field E.(2)