(b) Electric Field, Electric Field

Line and Electric Flux (φ)

210. An electron revolves around an infinite
cylindrical wire having uniform linear change
density 2 × 10–8 Cm–1 in circular path under the
influence of attractive electrostatic field as (a) 0Vand 0 V/m
shown in the figure. The velocity of electron
with which it is revolving is _____×106 ms–1. 2
(b) 0V and K V/m
Given mass of electron = 9 × 10–31 kg 5
2 2
(c) K V and V/m
5 5
(d) 0V and 5 V/m
2
(e) K V and 0 V / m
5
Kerala CEE-2019
Ans. (b) : Given,
JEE Main-10.04.2023, Shift-II O is the center of square PQRS. of side 10 m
PQ = QS = RS = RP = 10 m
Ans. (8) : Electric field due to linear charge density
Center distance from corner (r)
λ
E= r = OP = OQ = OR = OS = 5 2 m
2πε0 r
Centripetal force is provided by force by electric field
mV 2
qE =
r
λ mV 2
q× =
2πε 0 r r
1.6 × 10 −19 × 2 × 10 −8
= 9 ×10−31 × v 2
2 × 3.14 × 8.85 × 10 −12
3.2 × 10 −27
= v2
53.1 × 10 −12 × 9 × 10 × 10−31
3.2 × 10 −27 By definition, potential V due to point charge q
v2 =
477.9 × 10 −43 1 q
V(r) = ⋅
v = 0.00669 × 1016
2
4πε0 r
v2 = 66.9 × 1012 The potential at point O due to point charge at P, Q, R
v = 66.9 × 10 12 and S is
v = 8.17 × 10 6 VO = VOP + VOQ + VOR + VOS
6
v ≈ 8 × 10 m/s 1 qP 1 qQ 1 qR 1 qS
VO = ⋅ + ⋅ + ⋅ + ⋅
211. Four point charges (with equal magnitude of 4πε0 r 4πε0 r 4πε 0 r 4πε 0 r

1 ( q p + q Q + q R + qS )
charge of 5 C; but with different sign) are
placed at four corners of a square of side 10 m. VO =
Assuming that the square is centered at the 4πε 0 r
origin and the configuration of the charges are 1 ( +5 − 5 + 5 – 5 )
as given in the figure, the potential and the VO =
4πε0 r
magnitude of electric field at the origin,
respectively are VO = 0
Now, electric field at center 'O'
 1  r r r r r
 Note : K = 4 πε  E = E OP + E OQ + E OR + E OS
 0 

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 q1 q2
=
x 2 (15 − x ) 2
2 × 10−6 8 × 10−6
=
(15 − x )
2
x2

(15 − x )
2
= 4x 2
15 – x = 2x
3x = 15
r r 1 5 K
E OP = E OR = = (From O to R) x = 5 cm
(
4πε 0 5 2
)
2
10 Therefore, the required points is at a distance of 5 cm
from 2µC.
 1  213. An electron, placed in an electric field
QK = 
 4πε 0  experiences a force F of 1 N. What are the
Similarly, magnitude and direction of the electric field E
r r at the point where the electron is located
K
E OS = E OQ = (e =1.6×10−19 C)?
10 1
r r r (a) N / C, F and E are along the same direction
E = 2E OR + 2E OQ e
Magnitude of Electric field 1
(b) N / C, F and E are against each other
E 2 = ( 2E OR ) + ( 2E OQ )
2 2
e
1
 K 
2
K
2 (c) N / C, F and E are perpendicular
E2 =  2 ×  +  2 ×  e
 10   10  (d) e N / C,F and E are against each other
K 2 K 2 2K 2 (e) e N / C, F and E are perpendicular
E2 = + =
25 25 25 Kerala CEE-2019
2K 2 Ans. (b) : Given, Force (F) = 1 N
E= Charge (q) = e = –1.6 ×10–19C
25
F = qE
2
E=K V/m ∴ F = eE
5 Then electric field
So, electric potential is zero volt and magnitude of F
2 E=
electric field K V/m e
5 1
212. The distance between two charges E = N/C
e
q1 = +2µC and q 2 = +8µC is 15 cm. Calculate Electron is negatively charged. Hence, F and E are
the distance from the charge q1 to the points on against each other.
the line segment joining the two charges where 214. If one penetrates a uniformly charged
the electric field is zero conducting spherical shell, the electric field E is
(a) 1 cm (b) 2 cm (a) Increases
(c) 3 cm (d) 4 cm (b) Decreases
(e) 5 cm (c) Remains same as it is on surface
Kerala CEE-2019 (d) Zero at all points
–6
Ans. (e) : Given, q1 = +2µC = 2 × 10 C AIIMS - 2017
q2 = +8µC = 8 × 10–6 C CG PET- 2014
Let, at distance ‘x’ where electric field is zero Ans. (d) : Field inside the shell,

Q E1 = E2
1 q1 1 q2
⋅ 2 = ⋅
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Flux through Gaussian surface, Permittivity = ε0
q
φ = = E × 4πr 2
ε0
In this case the Gaussian surface enclosed no charge.
q
E × 4πr2 = =0
ε0
E = 0 (r < R) From Gauss law flux through Gaussian Surface
So, the field due to uniformly charged spherical shell is σ × 4πR 2
zero at all point inside the shell. E × 4πr 2 =
ε0
215. Surface density of charge on a charged
conducting sphere of radius ‘R’ in terms of σ
r=R
electric intensity ‘E’ at a distance ‘r’ in free ε0 E
space is (r >R, ε0 = Permittivity of free space)
217. Electric field intensity at a point outside
2
uniformly charged thin infinite plane sheet is
R r ‘E1’. The electric field intensity at a point near
(a) ε 0 E   (b) ε 0 E
 r R and outside the surface of a positively charged
2 conductor of any shape is ‘E2’. The relation
 r  R between magnitude of E1 and E2 is (assumed
(c) ε 0 E   (d) ε 0 E
R
  r air as the medium)
Ans. (c) : The electric field intensity at a distance r from (a) 2E1 = E2 (b) E1 = 4E2
the conducting sphere is given by- (c) E1 = 2E2 (d) E1 = E2
1 q MHT-CET 2020
E= . 2 ….(i) Ans. (a) : Given,
4πε 0 r
Electric field intensity near thin infinite plane sheet = E1
We have the surface charge density of sphere
σ
q E1 = ....(i)
σ= ….(ii) 2ε 0
4πR 2
On dividing equation (ii) by (i) Electric Field intensity near positively charged
conductor = E2
σ q 4πε 0 r 2
= × σ
E 4πR 2 q E2 = ....(ii)
ε0
σ r 2
On dividing equation (i) and (ii)
= ε0 2
E R σ
2
σ r  E 2 ε 1
= ε0   1
= 0 =
E R
  E2 σ 2
r 
2 ε 0
σ = ε0 E   2E = E2
 R 1
218. Assertion : On moving a distance two times the
216. A metal sphere of radius ‘R’ cm is charged
initial distance away from an infinitely long
with 4π µC situated in air. If ‘σ’ is surface
straight uniformly charged wire the electric field
density of charge, ‘E’ is electric intensity at a reduces to one third to the initial value.
distance ‘r’ from the centre of sphere, then ‘r’
Reason : The electric field is inversely
is
proportional to the distance from an infinitely long
(ε0 = permittivity of free space) straight uniformly charged wire.
Rσ σ (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
(a) (b) R
ε0 E ε0 E reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
εE ε0 E Reason is not the correct explanation of
(c) R 0 (d)
σ Rσ Assertion.
MHT-CET 2020 (c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
Ans. (b) : Radius of sphere = R (d) If both the Assertion and Reason are
Surface density = σ incorrect.
Electric intensity at distance r = E AIIMS-26.05.2018(E)

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Ans. (a) : Electric field due to an infinitely long straight 221. How does, the electric field (E) between the
uniformly charged wire plates of a charged cylindrical capacitor vary
λ 1 with the distance r from the axis of the
E= ⋅ cylinder?
2πε 0 r
1 1
Where λ is the uniform linear charge density and ε0 is (a) E ∝ 2 (b) E ∝
the permittivity of free space. r r
2
1 (c) E ∝ r (d) E ∝ r
∴ E∝ Manipal UGET-2012
r
Hence, both Assertion and Reason are correct and Ans. (b) : Electric field (E) between charged cylindrical
reason is the correct explanation of Assertion. capacitor.
219. Assertion : In the absence of an external electric
field, the dipole moment per unit volume of polar
dielectric is zero.
Reason : The dipoles of a polar dielectric are
randomly oriented.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Charge density per unit length
Reason is not the correct explanation of
q = λ.L
Assertion.
From Gauss law
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
q
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are
incorrect.
∫ E ds =
εo
AIIMS-2016 λ.L
E × 2πrL =
Ans. (a) : There are polar and non polar dielectric εo
materials. The molecules of a polar dielectric have a
permanent dipole moment. However due to random λ 1
E= .
orientations net dipole moment is zero. 2πε o r
If there is no external electric field, there is no 1
polarization. E∝
r
Hence, both Assertion and Reason are correct and
reason is the correct explanation of Assertion. 222. A cube of side L has point charges + q located
at its seven vertices and – q at remaining one
220. Assertion : In a cavity within a conductor, the
vertex. The electric field at its centre is found to
electric field is zero.
Reason : Charges in a conductor reside only at  q 
be E = α 2 
. The magnitude of
its surface.  4πε 0 L 
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
constant α is
the Reason is a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but
Reason is not a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is
incorrect .
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are
incorrect.
(e) If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason 4 8
is correct. (a) (b)
3 3
AIIMS-2007
(c) 3 (d) 1
Ans. (a) :Net field inside the conductor is zero because
by virtue of induced charges, applied and induced TS-EAMCET-11.09.2020, Shift-1
electric fields are equal and opposite. Thus the net Ans. (b) : Given, ‘+q’ charge at 7 vertices,
charge resides on surface only. If any cavity is there q 1 = q 2 = q 3 = q 4 = q5 = q6 = q7 = + q
inside the conductor, electric field will be zero in it. ‘−q’ charge at 1 vertex,
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason q8 = – q
is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Side of cube = L

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  q  223. Choose the incorrect statement from the following.
E = α 2 
.....(i) (a) The electric field in electrostatics obey
 4πε 0 L  principle of superposition
(b) The electric field inside a perfect conductor is
zero
(c) The electric dipole will try to orient in a
direction opposite to the external electric field
(d) The electric flux passing through any closed
surface enclosing the charges remains
constant
TS-EAMCET-07.05.2018, Shift-1
Ans. (c) :

q1 and q6 on opposite corner

r r
E1 = –E 6 (same charge)
r r
E1 + E 6 = 0 The electric dipole will try to orient in a direction of
q2 and q7 on opposite corner electric field.
r r 224. The electric flux from a cube of edge l is φ in an
E 2 = –E 7 (Same charge)
r r enclosed charge. If the edge of the cube is made
E2 + E7 = 0 2
l and the charge enclosed in the cube is
q4 and q5 on opposite corner 3
r r
E 4 = –E 5 (Same charge) doubled, then the electric flux value will be
r r (a) 4φ (b) 2φ
E 4 + E5 = 0 φ
q3 and q8 on opposite corner (c) (d) φ
r r 2
E 3 = E8 [Opposite sign (+q and –q)] TS-EAMCET.11.09.2020, Shift-2
Ans. (b) : Given, charge (w1) = q
Thus, Electric field at its center Then, Electric flux of cube length (l)
r r r r r r r r r q
E = E1 + E 2 + E 3 + E 4 + E 5 + E 6 + E 7 + E8 φ= ....(i)
εo
r r r r r r r r r and
( ) ( ) ( ) (
E = E1 + E 6 + E 2 + E 7 + E 4 + E 5 + E 3 + E 8 ) charge (q2) = 2q
r r r  2l 
(
E = 0 + 0 + 0 + E 3 + E8 ) Then, Electric flux of cube length   -
3
r r
E = 2E 3 [Q E3 = E8] 2q
φ= ....(ii)
r 1 q εo
E = 2× (Direction center to q8 = – q charge)
4πε o r 2 On comparing equation (i) and (ii)
φ' = 2φ
3L 1 
Where, r =  of diagonal  225. Three infinitely charged sheets are kept
2  2  parallel to x-y plane having charge densities as
r 1 q shown. Then, the value of electric field at 'P' is
E = 2× .
4πε o  3 L 2
 
 2  σ
r 8 1 q
E= × .
3 4πε o L2
r 8 q  −4σ 4σ
E=   .....(ii) (a) k̂ (b) k̂
3  4πε o L2  ε ε0
On comparing equation (i) and (ii) −2σ −2σ
(c) k̂ (d) k̂
8 ε0 ε0
α=
3 Manipal UGET-2014
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Ans. (c) : (a) 12 Vm–1 (b) –6 Vm–1
(c) 6 Vm–1 (d) –12 Vm–1
k$ Manipal UGET-2009
Ans. (d) : Given,
Electric potential (V) = 3x2
Then, Electric field,
dV
E=–
dx
d
E = – ( 3x 2 )
The electric field due to the sheet at Z= 0 dx
–σ $ E = – 6x
E1 = k
2ε o At point (2, 0, 1) Electric field,
E(2, 0, 1) = – 6x = – 6 × 2
The electric field due to the sheet at Z = 2a
E = –12 V/m
–2σ $
E2 = k E = –12 V m–1
2εo
228. A laser beam of pulse power 1012W is focused
The electric field due to the sheet at Z = 3a on an object of area 10-4 cm2. The energy flux
E3 =
σ
2ε o
( )
–k$ =
–σ $
2εo
k in watt/cm2 at the point of focus is
(a) 1020 (b) 1016
8
The total electric field due to the sheet at, (c) 10 (d) 104
r r r Manipal UGET-2010
E = E1 + E 2 + E3 12
Ans. (b) : Power (P) = 10 W
 σ 2σ σ $ Area (A) = 10–4 cm2
E=– – – k
 2ε o 2ε o 2ε o  We know that,
4σ $ Power P
E =− k Energy flux = =
2εo Area A
12
10
2σ $ φ = –4
E= – k 10
εo
φ = 1016 watt / cm 2
226. A charge q is located at the centre of a cube.
The electric flux through any face is 229. Two infinite plane, parallel sheets separated by
a distance d have equal and opposite charge
πq q
(a) (b) densities σ. The electric field at a point between
6 ( 6π ε 0 ) 6 ( 4π ε 0 ) the sheets
2πq 4πq (a) is zero
(c) (d)
6 ( 4π ε 0 ) 6 ( 4π ε 0 ) (b) is
σ
Manipal UGET-2013 ε0
Ans. (d) : From, Gauss law, σ
(c) is
Total flux passing through the close cube 2ε 0
q 4πq (d) depends upon the location of the point
φ total = =
εo 4πεo CG PET- 2017
Cube have 6 faces, then electric flux through each face Ans. (b) :
1
φface = φ total
6
1  4πq 
φface = ×  
6  4πεo 
4πq
φface =
6 ( 4πεo )
227. The electric potential at any point x, y, z in In the inner region between the sheet 1 and 2,
meters is given by V = 3x2. The electric field at The electric field due to the two charge plates, giving
a point (2, 0, 1) is E = E1 + E2

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 σ σ σ 232. Two large metal plates are placed parallel to
E= + = each other. The inner surfaces of plates are
2ε o 2ε o ε o
charged by +σ and −σ(C/m2). The outer
σ surfaces are neutral. The electric field in the
E=
εo region between the plates and outside the plates is
The electric field direction from the positive to negative 2σ σ σ
sheet. (a) , (b) , zero
ε0 ε0 ε0
230. Two positive charges of 2µC and 1µC are kept
at a distance of one meter. The value of electric 2σ 2σ
(c) , zero (d) zero
field at the centre of the line joining the charges ε0 ε0
in Newton/coulomb is
CG PET- 2008
(a) 3.6×104 (b) 1.8×104
(c) 10.8×10 4
(d) 5.6×104 Ans. (b) : The situation is as shown in the figure,
CG PET -2016
Ans. (a) : Given,
Two positive charges Q1 = +2µC = 2×10–6 C and Q2 =
+1µC = 1×10–6 C
Distance (d) = r + r = 1m Q2r = 1m 
 r = 0.5 m 
We know that, σ
Eo = E1 – E2 Here, EA =
2ε0
1 Q1 1 Q2
= . – . σ
4πεo r 2 4πεo r 2 And, EB =
2ε0
1 2 ×10 –6 1 1×10 –6
Eo = . – . Hence, the electric field between the plates,
4πεo ( 0.5) 2 4πεo ( 0.5 )2
σ σ σ
E = EA + EB = + =
1  1× 10–6  2ε0 2ε0 ε0
Eo = . 
4πεo  0.25  Electric field outside the plates,
9 × 109 × 10 –6 σ σ
Eo = E outside = – =0
0.25 2ε o 2ε o
E0 = 3.6 × 104 N/C
233. What is the magnitude of a point charge due to
231. The electric potential at a point is V= −5x + 3y
which the electric field 30 cm away has the
+ 15 z volt, where x, y and z are in meters.
magnitude 2N/C? [1/4πε0=9×109 N-m2/C2]
The magnitude of electric field will be (a) 2×10−11C (b) 3×10−11C
(a) 3 2Vm −1 (b) 4 2Vm −1 (c) 5×10−11C (d) 9×10−11C
−1
(c) 5 2Vm (d) 7Vm −1 CG PET- 2004
CG PET- 2011 Ans. (a) : Distance (r) = 30 cm = 0.3 m
Ans. (d) : Given, Electric field (E) = 2N/C, Charge (q) =?
Electric potential Electric field due to a point charge is given by,
V = –5x + 3y + 15 z 1 q
Then, Electric field, E=
r 4πε0 r 2
E = Ex + Ey + Ez
1 q
r ∂v ∂v ∂v E= .
E = ˆi + ˆj + kˆ 4πε0 ( 0.3)2
∂x ∂y ∂z
r 1 q
E = –5i + 3j + 15 kˆ 2= .
4πε 0 ( 0.3) 2
( 15 )
2
( –5) + ( 3)
2 2
E = + q
2 = 9 × 109 ×
E = 25 + 9 + 15 ( 0.09 )
E = 49 = 7 2 × 0.09
q=
9 × 109
E = 7 Vm –1
q = 2 × 10–11 C
So, Magnitude of Electric field is 7 Vm–1. So, Magnitude of point charge q is 2 × 10–11 C.

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234. A charge +q is at a distance L/2 above a square Q
of side L. Then what is the flux linked with the Q1 = 5
surface? 4Q
q 2q Q2 =
(a) (b) 5
4ε 0 3ε0 4Q
So, charge on large sphere is Q2 =
q 6q 5
(c) (d)
6ε0 ε0 236. A square surface of side L meter in the plane of
WB JEE- 2017 the paper is placed in a uniform electric field E
AIIMS - 2001 (volt/m) acting along the same plane at an angle
AIPMT - 1996 θ with the horizontal side of the square as
BITSAT-2020 shown in figure. The electric flux linked to the
Ans. (c) : Let’s consider a cube of side ‘L’ and point surface, in units of volt m, is
charge +q placed at center ‘O’

Then, ABCD is square of side L and +q charge placed

(a) EL2 (b) EL2cosθ
L
at distance. Above flux through cube is, (c) EL2 sin θ (d) zero
2
AIPMT-2012
+q AIIMS-2018
φ total =
ε0 BITSAT-2007
Hence, electric flux through on face of the cube for the Ans. (d) : Square surface and Electric field are in same
given square will be, plane
1
φface = φ total
6
1 +q
φface = ×
6 ε0
q
φface =
6ε 0
235. Charge Q is distributed to two different
metallic spheres having radii R and 2R such
that both spheres have equal surface charge
density, then charge on large sphere is
4Q Q So, E and S are orthogonal (angle = 90°)
(a) (b)
5 5 φ = E.S cos 90º
3Q 5Q φ = E.S × 0 (Q cos 90o = 0)
(c) (d)
5 4 φ = 0 (for orthogonal)
BITSAT-2007 237. The electric field intensity just sufficient to
Ans. (a) : Charge on sphere of Radius R = Q1 balance the earth's gravitational attraction on
Charge on sphere of Radius 2R = Q2 an electron will be: (given mass and charge of
Total charge, an electron respectively are 9.1 × 10–31 kg and
Q = Q1 + Q2 …..(i) 1.6 × 10–19 C.)
Both charges have equal charge density ( σ ) , (a) –5.6 × 10–11 N/C (b) –4.8 × 10–15 N/C
Then, Q1 = 4πR2 × σ (c) –1.6 × 10–19 N/C (d) –3.2 × 10–19 N/C
Q2 = 4π(2R)2 × σ BITSAT-2012, 2006
Q1 1 Ans. (a) : Electric field = E
= …..(ii) Charge of Electron (e) = 1.6 × 10–19C
Q2 4
Mass of Electron (m) = 9.1 × 10–31kg
From Equation (i) and (ii), we get – Electric force = gravitational field
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–E.e = mg
mg 9.1 ×10 –31 × 9.8
E=– =−
e 1.6 × 10 –19
E = –55.74 × 10–12 = –5.6 × 10–11 N/C
238. A solid sphere of radius R has a charge Q
distributed in its volume with a charge density
ρ = kra, where k and a are constants and r is the
2 2
distance from its centre. If the electric field at 1  q1   q 2 
R 1
(a)   + 
r = is times that at r = R, the value of a is 4πε0  a 2   b 2 
2 8 1 Q
(a) 3 (b) 5 (b) .
4πε0 R 2
(c) 2 (d) 7
BITSAT-2015 2 2
1  Q   q1 q 2 
Ans. (c) : By Gauss’s law, (c)   + + 
4πε0  R 2   a 2 b 2 
r r 1
∫ E.dA = ∫ ( ρdv ) (d) None of the above
εo BITSAT-2015
1 R Ans. (a) : According to the figure,
=
εo ∫
0
kr a × 4πr 2 dr
The net electric field at P is 0.
r r r r
 4πk  R ( a +3) ∴ E P = E1 + E 2 + E sphere
E × 4πR2 =   r r r
 εo  ( a + 3) ⇒ 0 = E1 + E 2 + E sphere
r r r
∴ E1 =
kR ( )
a +1
....... (i)
⇒ (
E sphere = – E1 + E 2 )
ε o ( a + 3) r r r
⇒ E sphere = E12 + E 22
R
E 2 for r = 2 2
2 r  q1   q 2 
a +1
⇒ E sphere =  2 
+ 2 
R  4πε o a   4πε o b 
k 
2
Then, E 2 =  
2 2
...... (ii) r 1  q1   q 2 
εo ( a + 3) ⇒ E sphere =   + 
4πε o  a 2   b 2 
Given that,
240. The surface charge density of a thin charged
E1
Q E2 = disc of radius R is σ. The value of the electric
8 σ
Putting value E1 and E2 in equation field at the centre of the disc is . With
a +1
2 ∈0
R respect to the field at the centre, the electric
k  ( a +1)
∴  2  = 1 kR field along the axis at a distance R from the
ε o ( a + 3) 8 ε o ( a + 3) centre of the disc
(a) reduces by 70.7% (b) reduces by 29.3%
( R / 2)
a +1
1 (c) reduces by 9.7% (d) reduces by 14.6%
⇒ a +1
=
R 8 BITSAT-2016
a +1
1 1 Ans. (a) : Given,
⇒   = Electric field intensity at the centre of the disc,
2 8
σ
1 1
a +1 3 E=
⇒   =  2ε o
2 2 Let electric field along the axis at any distance ‘x’ from
⇒ a+1=3 the centre of the disc ‘E1’
a=2 σ  x 
239. In the given figure, two point charges q1 and q2 E1 = 1 – 
2ε o  x +R 
2 2
are placed at distance a and b from the centre
of a metallic sphere having charge Q. Find the As, x = R (radius of disc)
electric field due to the metallic sphere at the σ  R 
point P ∴ E1 = 1 – 
2ε o  R +R 
2 2

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 σ  2R – R  242. An imaginary equilateral triangle ABC of side
E1 =   length 2 m is placed in a uniform electric field
2ε o  2R  E = 10 NC–1 as shown. Then, VA–VB
4  σ 
E1 = E Q E = 
14  2 εo 
∴ The percentage of reduction in the value of electric
field,
E – E1
% change = × 100
E
4
E– E
= 14 ×100
(a) –5 V (b) + 5V
E
(c) – 10 V (d) + 10 V
1000
= = 71.43% AP EAMCET (23.09.2020) Shift-I
14
% change = 70.7% Ans. (c) : ∆ABC is equilateral triangle,
a = 2 m, E = 10 N/C
241. As shown in the figure below, a point charge q
moves from point P to a point S traversing a
path PQRS in a uniform electric field E. The
electric field is directed along a direction
parallel to X-axis. The coordinates of P,Q,R
and S are (a, b, 0), (2a, 0, 0) (a, – b, 0) and (0, 0,
0), respectively. What is the work done by the
field in the process? We know that,
(E = –∆V)
V=E×d
Then, VA – VB = E × Change in distance
r
Since, E is directed from higher Electric field to lower
Electric field.
VA – VB = E × dAB
{dAB = 2cos60 = 1}
VA – VB = –10 × 1 = –10V
(a) qEa (b) –qEa VA – VB = –10V
(c) 0 (d) qEb Answer (c) is correct.
AP EAMCET (23.09.2020) Shift-I 243. An infinite line charge produces a field of 9×104
Ans. (b) : Given that, NC–1 at a distance of 2 cm. Its linear charge
Coordinate of this point PQRS are (a, b, 0) (2a, 0, 0) (a, density is
–b, 0) and (0, 0, 0) (a) 0.1 µC m–1 (b) 0.2 µC m–1
–1
(c) 10 µC m (d) 20 µC m–1
AP EAMCET (22.09.2020) Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Given that,
E = 9 × 104 N/C, r = 2 cm = 2 × 10–2 m
Then,
λ
E=
2πε0 r
λ = 2πε0rΕ
r 2 × 10−2 × 9 ×104
Therefore, work done in an Electric field E is λ=
independent of path- 2 × 9 ×109
–7
So, WPQRS = WPS ⇒ q[Exdx + Eydy + Ezdz] λ = 10 C/m
W = –qEa λ = 10–1 × 10–6 C/m
Negative sign shows work done in opposite direction. λ = 10–1 µC/m
Hence, answer (b) is correct. λ = 0.1 µC/m

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244. Electric field lines of force of a positive point qE x
charge are tan37° =
mg − qE y
(a) radially outward (b) radially inward
(c) parallel (d) converged q × 3 × 105
0.7535 =
AP EAMCET (21.09.2020) Shift-II 0.001 × 10 − q × 5 × 105
Ans. (a) : Electric line of force a positive point charge 0.0075 – q × 0.7535 × 5 × 105 = q × 3 × 105
are radically out ward q(6.77 × 105) = 0.0075
0.0075
q=
6.77 × 105
q = 11 × 10–9 C
Then from equation (i), we get –
Tsin37° = qEx
Answer (a) is correct.
T × (0.60) = 11 × 10–9 × 3 × 105
245. A charged cork ball having mass 1g and charge
33 × 10−4
q is suspended on a light string in a uniform T=
electric field as shown in figure. The ball is in 0.60
equilibrium at θ = 37°, When value of electric T = 5.55 × 10–3 N

( )
field is E = 3i$ + 5j$ × 105 NC-1. 246. Five point charges
1 2 3 4 −5
, , , and nC are
π π π π π
(Assume, T as tension in the string.) Which of
located inside a pyramid. The total electric flux
the following options are correct? (Given, sin
37° = 0.60 and g = 10ms-2) through the surface of the pyramid is
(a) 180Nm 2C −1 (b) 90Nm 2C −1
(c) 55Nm 2C −1 (d) 5Nm 2C −1
AP EAMCET (18.09.2020) Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Given that,
Five point charge,
q1 q2

O
(a) q = 11 × 10-8 C (b) T = 5.55 × 10-3 N q5 q3
-9 -3
(c) q = 12 × 10 C (d) T = 4.55 × 10 N
AP EAMCET (21.09.2020) Shift-I q4
Ans. (b) : Given that, 1 2 3 4
( )
E = 3iˆ + 5jˆ × 105 N/C, θ = 37°
q1 = nC , q2 = nC , q3 = nC , q4 = nC , q5 =
π π π π
−5
nC
π
Then, total electric flux through the surface of pyramid
then by Gauss's theorem-
1
Total electric flux through surface = (Sum of total
ε0
charge),
Because the ball are equilibrium at θ = 37° 1
φ= (q1 + q2 + q3 + q4 + q5)
Then, Horizontal and vertical force ε0
Component is equal to each other- 1 1 2 3 4 5
Tsin37° = fx = qEx ….(i) φ=  + + + –  × 10
–9

8.85 × 10 –12  π π π π π 
Tcos37° = fy = qEy ….(ii)
Then, Tcos37° = mg – qEy ….(iii) 5 × 10−9
φ=
Divide equation (i) by (iii), we get – 3.14 × 8.85 × 10−12
T sin 37° qE x φ = 0.17992 × 103 N m2C–1
=
T cos 37° mg − qE y φ = 180 N m2C–1

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247. The electric field intensity at a point on the axis
 –x 2  0 2  z2  4
of an electric dipole in air is 4 NC–1. Then the VAB =   +  y  1 –  
2

electric field intensity at a point on the  2 2  2 0

equatorial line which is at a distance equal to –1  42 – 02 
VAB = (0 2 – 22 ) + (2 2 –12 ) –  
twice the distance on the axial line and if the 2  2 
dipole is in a medium of dielectric constant 4 is 1 1
1 VAB = − × (−4) + (4 − 1) − × (16)
(a) 1 NC–1 (b) NC −1 2 2
8 VAB = 2 + 3 – 8 = 5 – 8 = – 3
1 |VAB| = 3V
(c) 16 NC–1 (d) NC −1
16 249. A proton and an α-particle start from rest in a
AP EAMCET (21.04.2019) Shift-I uniform electric field. The ratio of times taken
Ans. (d) : Given, by them to travel the same distance in the field
Electric field intensity = 4 NC–1 is
Since we know that, (a) 5 : 2 (b) 3 :1
Electric field intensity on the axis of an electric dipole is (c) 2 :1 (d) 1: 2
given as AP EAMCET (23.04.2018) Shift-2
2kP Ans. (d) : We know that,
Eaxis = 3
r Charge on α-particle = 2 × charge on proton
2kP Mass on α-particle = 4 × mass of proton
4= 3
r qE
Q a=
kP m
=2 ..... (i)
r3 Using Newton's second law of motion,
Now, Electric field intensity on equatorial line- 1
s = ut + at 2 .....(i)
kP 2
Eequ. = 13
r1 Putting the value of a in equation (i), we get –
1 qE 2
k s= × t (Q u = 0)
According to question, r1 = 2r and k1 = 2 m
4
Since, proton and α - particle covered same distance,
kP
So, Eequ. = ..... (ii) sα = sp
4 × 8r 3 q E
1 p 1 q E
From equation (i) and (ii), we get – × × t 2p = × α × t α2
2 mp 2 mα
1
Eequ.= ×2
4×8 t p2 qαmp
2
=
1 t q p mα
Eequ. = NC −1 α

16 t 2
2q p m p
p
248. The potential difference between two points =
t 2
α q p × 4m p
A(2, 1, 0) m and B (0, 2, 4) m in an electric field
2
(xiˆ - 2yjˆ + zk)
ˆ Vm–1 is t p 1
=2
(a) 2 V (b) 3 V t α 2
(c) 1 V (d) 6 V The ratio of times,
AP EAMCET (20.04.2019) Shift-II tp : tα = 1: 2
Ans. (b) : Given, 250. Flux coming out from a positive charge of 8 C,
Electric field, E = (xiˆ – 2yjˆ + zk)V
ˆ /m placed in a medium dielectric constant 4 is
1 2
We know that, (a) (b)
Potential difference between two points is given as – 2ε 0 ε0
A (2, 1, 0) and B (0, 2, 4) (c) 8ε 0 (d) 32ε 0
r r AP EAMCET (20.04.2019) Shift-1
∫ dV = − ∫ E.dr = – ∫ (xiˆ – 2yjˆ + zk).(dxi
ˆ ˆ + dyjˆ + dzk)
ˆ Ans. (b) : Given,
0 2 4 Dielectric constant K = 4
∫ dV = – ∫ 2
xdx + 2 ∫ ydy – ∫ zdz
1 0 Charged enclosed in a medium (q) = 8 C

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Q εm = Kεo Where - εm = Permittivity of R R 3R
x= , +5q at x = and 4q at x = . The
the material 2 2 2
εm = 4εo εo = Permittivity of vacumm flux through S is now
According to Gauss's law, (a) 6φE (b) 7φE
q (c) 3φE (d) 8φE
φ= UPSEE - 2016
εm
Ans. (c) : Given, Electric flux due to +q
q
φ= (Qεm = 4εo)
4ε 0
8 2
φ= =
4ε o ε o
251. A simple pendulum with a bob of mass 40g and
charge +2µC makes 20 oscillation in 44 s. A
vertical electric field magnitude 4.2 × 104 NC-1
pointing downward is applied. The time taken by
q
the pendulum to make 15 oscillation in the electric φE =
field is (acceleration due to gravity = 10 ms ) -1 ε0
(a) 30 s (b) 60 s Now, charge inside the closed spherical surface are –3q
(c) 90 s (d) 15 s and +5q and + q is added then electric flux,
AP EAMCET (22.04.2018) Shift-1 q
φ = total
Ans. (a) : Given, ε0
m = 40g = 0.04 kg, q = +2 µC = 2 × 10−6 C
φ=
( –3q ) + ( +5q ) + ( +q ) = −3q + 6q
E = 4.2 × 104 NC–1
ε0 εo
We know that,
ma = qE 3q
φ=
q ε0
a= E
m φ = 3φE
−6
2 ×10 253. A hollow cylinder of length L and radius R
a = × 4.2 ×104 m / s 2 having surface area A is placed horizontally with
0.04
a = 2.1 m/s 2 its axis parallel to an external field E. The electric
2 flux through the surface of the cylinder is
aeff = a + g = 12.1 m/s
(a) Zero (b) 2πRLE
In the absence of electric field,
(c) 2πR2E (d) E.A
l l UPSEE - 2011
T = 2π = 2π ....(i)
g 10 Ans. (d) : Given that,
Time period of oscillation in electric field, Electric field = E
l l Surface Area = A
T' = 2π = 2π ....(ii) Electric flux = Dot product of Electric field and Area
a eff 12.1
φ = E.A cosθ
On dividing equation (ii) by equation (i) we get - Where, θ = 0o,
T' 12.1 11 Hence, φ = Ε.Α
= ⇒ T' = T
T 10 10 254. Two plates are 2 cm apart and potential
difference of 10 V is applied between them. The
10 44  44 
T' = × = 2sec Q T = electric field between the plates is
11 20 20  (a) 20 N/C (b) 500 N/C
Hence, time taken by pendulum to complete 15 (c) 5 N/C (d) 250 N/C
oscillation, UPSEE-2010
= 2 × 15 = 30 sec. Ans. (b) : Given,
252. An imaginary, closed spherical surface S of ∆r = 2 cm = 0.02 m
radius R is centered on the origin. A positive ∆V = 10V
charge +q is originally at the origin and electric ∆V 10
Electric field E = =
flux through the surface is φE. Three additional ∆r 0.02
charges are now added along the x axis: –3q at E = 500 N/C

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 ( )
255. If the electric field is given by 5i$ + 4$j + 9k$ , the Ans. (d) : The permittivity of the given medium
electric flux through a surface of area 20 unit
ε = εοK (K is constant)
The displacement current vector is the product of the
lying in the Y - Z plane will be r
(a) 100 unit (b) 80 unit permittivity of the medium and electric field E
r r
(c) 180 unit (d) 20 unit D = εo E ….(i)
UPSEE - 2009
Now putting the value of the permittivity εο in equation
Ans. (a) : Given that, (i)
r
Electric field E = ( 5iˆ + 4ˆj + 9kˆ )
r r
D = ε 0 KE
r r r
Surface Area A = 20iˆ D = Kε 0 E
r r
Electric flux φ = E ⋅ A 259. A cylinder of radius r and length l is placed in
( )( )
φ = 5iˆ + 4ˆj + 9kˆ . 20iˆ a uniform electric field of intensity E acting
parallel to the axis of the cylinder. The total
φ = 5×20 = 100 unit flux over curved surface area is
φ = 100 unit
 2π 
256. Two parallel large thin metal sheets have equal (a) 2πrE (b)  E
-12 2  l 
surface charge densities (σ = 26.4 × 10 C/m )
E
of opposite signs. The electric field between (c) 2πrlE (d)
these sheets is : 2πrl
(a) 1.5 N/C -10
(b) 1.5 × 10 N/C (e) zero
(c) 3 N/C (d) 3 × 10-10 N/C Kerala CEE - 2016
UPSEE - 2006 Ans. (e) : We have that,
Ans. (c) : Given,
σ = 26.4×10–12 C/m2
ε0 = 8.854×10–12
We know that,
σ
Electric field (E) =
ε0
26.4 × 10 –12
E =
8.854 × 10–12 φ = E.ds = E ds cos θ
E = 2.98 N/C ≈ 3N/C θ = 90o
257. A hollow sphere of charge does not produce an φ = E ds cos90o
electric field at any : φ = 0o
(a) interior point (b) outer point Total flux emerging from the curved surface of the
(c) beyond 2 m (d) beyond 10 m cylinder is zero.
UPSEE - 2005 260. The electric field strength in NC–1 that is
Ans. (a) : According to Gauss's theorem, required to just prevent a water drop carrying
Q' a charge 1.6×10–19 C from falling under gravity
E × 4πr 2 = is
εo
(g = 9.8 ms–2, mass of water drop = 0.0016 g)
Q′ is the charge enclosed by Gaussian surface = 0 (a) 9.8 × 10–16 (b) 9.8 × 1016
∴ E=0 (c) 9.8 × 10 –13
(d) 9.8 × 1013
A hollow sphere of charge does not produce electric (e) 9.8 × 10 10

field at any interior point. Kerala CEE - 2016

258. In a medium of dielectric constant K, the Ans. (d) : Given that,
ur
electric field is E . If ε0 is permittivity of the Charge q = 1.6×10–19C
free space, the electric displacement vector is : Mass m = 0.0016g = 16×10–4 g
ur ur
KE E = 16×10–7kg
(a) (b) g = 9.8 m/s2
ε0 Kε0
ur
ε0 E ur
(c) (d) Kε 0 E
K
UPSEE - 2005
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In balance position, mg = qE = F σ
(a) 4πε0 (b)
mg 4πε 0
E=
q σ 4πσ
(c) (d)
16 × 10 × 9.8
–7
ε0 ε0
E=
1.6 × 10–19 σ
(e)
E = 9.8×1013 N/C 4πr 2
261. Choose the wrong statement about Kerala CEE 2012
equipotential surfaces. UPSEE-2011
(a) It is a surface over which the potential is Ans. (c) : Electric field due to the sheet having
constant. Surface charge density σ
(b) The electric field is parallel to the
equipotential surface.
(c) The electric field is perpendicular to the
equipotential surface.
(d) The electric field is in the direction of
steepest decrease of potential.
σ
(e) They are concentric spheres for a point E1 =
2ε 0
charge.
Kerala CEE- 2013 Electric field between two infinitely charged plane sheet
is,
Ans. (b) : The electric field is always perpendicular to
σ σ
the equipotential surface. E = E1 – (–E2) = +
2ε 0 2ε 0
The line creates equipotential surfaces in a three
dimensions. Movement along an equipotential surface 2σ σ
= =
need no works, since such movement is always 2ε 0 ε 0
perpendicular to the electric filed. σ
E=
262. If the electric flux entering and leaving a closed ε0
surface are 6 × 106 and 9 × 106 SI units 264. Electric charge is uniformly distributed along a
respectively, then the charge inside the surface long straight wire of radius 1 mm. The charge
of permittivity of free space ε0 is per cm length of the wire Q coulomb. Another
6 6 cylindrical surface of radius 50 cm and length 1
(a) ε 0 × 10 (b) −ε 0 × 10
m symmetrically encloses the wire. The total
6 6 electric flux passing through the cylindrical
(c) −2ε0 ×10 (d) 3ε0 × 10
surface is
(e) 2ε 0 × 106 Q 100Q
(a) (b)
Kerala CEE- 2013 ε0 ε0
Ans. (d) : Electric flux entering (φe) = 6×106 unit 10Q 100Q
(c) (d)
Electric flux leaving (φl) = 9×106 unit πε 0 πε 0
Net electric flux through the closed surface is Q
φ = φl – φe (e)
100ε 0
φ = (9×106) – (6×106) Kerala CEE - 2011
φ = 3×106 unit Ans. (b) : Charge enclosed by cylindrical surface of
By Gauss's law, electric flux through a closed surface is Qenclosed = 100Q
Qin Length, l = 100 cm
φ=
ε0
Qin = φ ε0
= (3×106)ε0
= 3ε0×106
263. The electric field between two infinitely
charged plates with air medium in between, in
terms of the surface charge density σ is
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Applying Gauss′s law, 1 10 × ( −20 )
Q 100Q
∴ Magnitude of force ( F1 ) = ×
φ = enclosed = 4πε 0 r2
εo ε0 1 5×5
Magnitude of force (F2 ) = × 2
Where, ε0 = electric permittivity of free space, φ = 4πε 0 r
electric flux
Ratio of magnitudes of force is–
265. Two charged spherical conductors of radii R1
and R2 are connected by a wire. Then the ratio F1 10 × ( −20 ) r 2
= ×
of surface charge densities of the spheres F2 r2 5×5
σ1 /σ 2 is F1 8
=
(a) R1 / R2 (b) R2 / R1 F2 1
(c) (R1 / R 2) (d) R12 / R 22 F : F = 8 :1 1 2

(e) R 22 / R12 267. The electric field at a point is

Kerala CEE - 2010 (a) Always continuous
Ans. (b) : (b) Continuous, if there is no charge at that point
(c) Discontinuous, if there is a charge at that
point
(d) Both (b) and (c) are correct
JCECE-2018
When two conductors are connected by a wire, then the
conductors have same potential. Ans. (d) : The electric field at a point is continuous, if
V1 = V2 there is no charge and discontinuous if there is a charge
at that point.
1 Q1 1 Q2
=
4πε R 0 4πε R
1 0 2
268. An electric field E = (2iˆ + 3j) ˆ N/C exists in
1 Q1 R1 1 Q2 R 2 space. The potential difference (VP – VQ)
× = × between two points P and Q whose position
4πε 0 R1 R1 4πε 0 R 2 R 2
Q1R1 Q 2 R 2 vectors rp = ˆi + 2jˆ and rQ = 2iˆ + ˆj + kˆ is
=
4πR12 4πR 22 (a) –1V (b) 2 V
(c) –3V (d) 4V
 Q 
σ1R1 = σ2R2 Q = σ JCECE-2017
 4πR
2

Ans.(a) : Given, E = 2iˆ + 3jˆ N/C, rp = ˆi + 2j,
ˆ
σ1 R 2
=
σ 2 R1 rQ = 2iˆ + ˆj + kˆ
266. Two equal metal balls are charged to 10 and – −dV
We know that, E =
20 units of electricity. Then they are brought in r
contact with each other and then again – dV = E . r
separated to the original distance. The ratio of dV = – E . r .....(i)
magnitudes of the force between the two balls
Since, distance vector
before and after contact is:
( ) ( )
r = ( rp − rQ ) = ˆi + 2jˆ − 2iˆ + ˆj + kˆ = −ˆi + ˆj − kˆ
Putting the value in equation (i) we get –
( )(
dV = – 2iˆ + 3jˆ . −ˆi + ˆj − kˆ )
VP – VQ = –(–2 + 3) = –1V
(a) 8 : 1 (b) 1 : 8 269. A rod of length l having charge q uniformly
(c) 2 : 1 (d) 1 : 2 distributed moves towards right with constant
(e) 9 : 8 speed v. At t = 0, it enters in an imaginary cube
Kerala CEE 2004 of edge l/2, sketch variation of electric flux
passing through the cube with respect to time.
Ans. (a) : Given, Q1 = 10 unit, Q2 = –20 unit
After contact, charges are same.
10 – 20
Q= = –5unit
2

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 q l  3q qv
q in = q −  vt −  = − t
l 2 2 l
 3q qv 
(a)  − t  3q qv
Then, φ = 
2 l 
= − t
ε0 2ε 0 ε 0 l
Hence, the graph will be straight line of negative slope
and positive intercept.

(b)

270. The electric field associated with a light wave is

given by E = E0 sin [(1.57 × 107) (x – ct)]
(where, x and t are in metre and second). The
(c) stopping potential when its light is used in an
experiment on photoelectric effect with the
emitter having work functions φ = 1.9 eV is.
(a) 0.6 eV (b) 1.2 eV
(c) 1.8 eV (d) 2.4 eV
JCECE-2016
Ans. (b) : Given, φ = 1.9 eV
E = E 0 sin (1.57 ×107 ) ( x − ct ) ....(i)
(d)
We know that,
ω
E = E0 sin( x − ct ) ....(ii)
c
Comparing equation (i) and (ii), we get –
JCECE-2016
Ans. (a) : For time t, length of rod inside cube = vt ω
= 1.57 ×107
l c
At, t = 0 to t =
2v ω = 1.57 × 107 × c
q ω 1.57 ×107 × 3 × 108
∴ Charge inside cube qin= vt ∴ f= =
l 2π 2π
qin qv
Then, φ = = t hc
Now, eV0 = − φ = hf − φ
ε 0 ε 0l λ
⇒ φ∝t hf φ
V0 = −
qv e e
Graph will be straight line of slope
ε 0l 1.57 × 107 × 3 ×108
V0 = 6.63 × 10–34 × − 1.9
At, t = 0, φ = 0 2π ×1.6 ×10 −19
l q
∴ t= ,φ = 6.63 × 1.57 × 3 × 1034 × 10 −34
2v 2ε 0 V0 = − 1.9
2 × 3.14 ×1.6
l l q
t= to t = ,half of rod inside cube, φ = 31.2273
2v v 2ε 0 V0 = − 1.9
10.048
l 3l
t= to t = , V0 = 3.10 − 1.9
v 2v
charge inside the cube V0 = 1.2 eV

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271. Find the electric field vector at P (b, b, b) due mv 2
to three infinitely long lines of charges along x, F= ……(ii)
r
y and z-axes, respectively. The charge density,
So, from equation (i) and (ii), we get –
i.e. charge per unit length of each wire is σ
mv 2
r= …….(iii)
eE
When velocity doubled
2
m ( 2v)
r= …….(iv)
eE1
From equation (iii) and (iv), we get –
2
σ ˆ ˆ ˆ σ ˆ ˆ ˆ mv 2 m ( 2v)
(a) (i + j + k) (b) (i + j + k) =
πε 0 b 2πε0 b eE eE1
σ ˆ ˆ ˆ σ ˆ ˆ ˆ 1 4
(c) (i + j − k) (d) (i + j − k) =
πε 0 b 2πε0 b E E1
JCECE-2015 1 4
=
Ans. (b) : We know that, electric field due to an 300 E1
σ
infinitely long wire at a distance (r), E = E1 = 1200 Vcm−1
2πε 0 r
273. The electric field due to an electric dipole at a
Electric field at P due to wire 1 is,
r distance r from its centre in axial position is E.
E = E . r$
x If the dipole is rotated through an angle of 90º
( ˆjcos 45 + kˆ cos 45 )
r σ ° ° about its perpendicular axis, the electric field at
Ex =
2πε 0 ( b 2 + b 2 )
1/ 2
the same point will be
E
( ) ( )
σ 1 ˆ ˆ σ $ $ (a) E (b)
= × j+ k = j + k ....(i) 4
2 2πε 0 b 2 4 πε 0b
E
Similarly, electric field due to wire 2 and 3 is, (c) (d) 2E
2
( )
r σ 1 ˆ ˆ σ $ $
Ey = × i+j = (i + j) .....(ii) JCECE-2014
2 2πε 0 b 2 4πε 0 b Ans. (c) : Electric field,
and 1  2P 
E1 = ⋅  …..(i)
( )
r σ 1 ˆ ˆ σ $ $
Ex = × i+k = (i + k) ...(iii) 4πε  r 3 
o
2 2πε 0 b 2 4πε 0 b
When dipole rotate at angle 90° about its perpendicular
from eqn (i), (ii) and (iii) axis,
r r r r
So, E net = E x + E y + E z 1  P 
E2 = ⋅  ……(ii)
4πε o  r 3 
( )
r σ σ $ $ $
E net = 2 ˆi + ˆj + kˆ = = (i + j + k)
4πε 0 b 2πε 0 b E1
= E2
272. Cathode rays of velocity 106ms–1 describe an 2
approximate circular path of radius 1 m in an Hence, if E1 = E
eclectic field 300 Vcm–1. If the velocity of the E
cathode rays are doubled. The value of electric E2 =
field so that the rays describe the same circular 2
path, will be 274. If a water particle of mass 10 mg and having a
–1 –1 –6
(a) 2400 V cm (b) 600 V cm charge of 1.5×10 C stays suspended in a room,
–1 –1
(c) 1200 V cm (d) 12000 V cm then the magnitude and direction of electric
JCECE-2014 field in the room is
Ans. (c) : Given, v = 106 m/s, E = 300 V/cm (a) 15 N/C, vertically upwards
Cathode rays are composed of electrons when move in (b) 15 N/C, vertically downwards
electric field, (c) 65.3 N/C, vertically upwards
Force, (F) = eE ……(i) (d) 65.3 N/C, vertically downwards
They provide, centripetal force JCECE-2013
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Ans. (c) : When a water particle of mass suspended in room. 276. The potential field of an electric field
E = (yi + xj) is
(a) V = – (x + y) + constant
(b) V = constant
(c) V = – (x2 + y2)+ constant
(d) V = – xy + constant
JCECE-2011
Note,
Ans. (d) : We know that,
mg → milligram
1 mg = 10–3g dV = E ⋅ dr
Mass = 10 mg = 10 × 10–3 g = – (yi + xj) ⋅ (idx + jdy + kdz)
= 10 × 10–3× 10–3 kg = – (ydx + xdy)
= 10 × 10–6 kg ∫ dV = −∫ d ( xy)
Change, q = 1.5 × 10–6 C
V = –xy + constant
From figure, qE = mg
–6 –6
1.5 × 10 × E = 10×10 ×9.81 277. Let Ea be the electric field due to a dipole in its
10×9.81 axial plane distant l and let Eq be the field in
E= = 65.4N / C ,vertically upward the equatorial plane distant l, then the relation
1.5
between Ea and Eq will be
275. Two point charges −q and + q/2 are situated at (a) Ea = 4Eq (b) Eq = 2Ea
the origin and the point (a, 0, 0) respectively. (c) Ea = 2 Eq (d) Eq = 2Ea
The point along the x-axis, where the electric
field vanishes is JCECE-2010
a Ans. (c) : Electric field due to dipole in its axial plane
(a) x = 2 a (b) x = distant l.
2
2P
2a 2a Ea = ……(i)
(c) x = (d) x = 4πεo ℓ 3
2 −1 2 +1 Electric field in equatorial plane distant l
JCECE-2012
P
Ans. (c) : Let the electric field will vanish at a distance Eq = …...(ii)
4πεo ℓ 3
x (point P).
From equation (i) and (ii), we get -
Ea = 2Eq
278. What is not true for equipotential surface for
uniform electric field?
(a) Equipotential surface is flat
(b) Equipotential surface is spherical
(c) Electric lines are perpendicular to
From q to P- equipotential surface
Kq (d) Work done is zero
E= 2 ……(i)
x JCECE-2007
And from q/2 to P JIPMER - 2008
K (q / 2) Ans. (b) : Equipotenial surface are formed when the
E= 2
…….(ii) source is a field is a point charge. Therefore it is
(x − a )
incorrect to say that potential surface is always
Equating equation (i) and equation (ii), we get – spherical.
Kq K (q / 2) The equipotenial surface will have the potential
=
x 2 ( x − a )2 difference zero, so work done in any point of the
2
2(x – a) = x 2 equipotential surface is equal to zero. its direction will
be from high potential to low potential.
2 (x − a) = x
• Electric line are always perpendicular to equipotential
2x − x = 2 a surface.
• Work done is zero.
2 ⋅a
x= • The potential difference between any two points on
( 2 −1 ) the surface is zero.

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279. A circular coil of diameter d is rotated in 281. Two point electric charges +10−8C and −10−8C
electric filed such that electric flux is changed are placed 0.1 m apart. Find the magnitude of
from zero to maximum value φ then, electric total Electric Field at the center of the line
field is: joining the two charges.
φ 2φ (a) 7.2 × 104 NC-1 (b) 3.6 × 104 NC-1
(a) (b) (c) Zero (d) 12.96 × 104 NC-1
πd 2 πd 2
GUJCET 2020
4d 2 4φ Ans. (a) : Given,
(c) (d)
πφ2 πd 2 The magnitude of electric field,
JCECE-2006
Ans. (d) : We know that,
 
Electric flux, φ = E.A = EA cosθ
At, φ = φmax = EA
For circular coil diameter, d
π
A = d2
4 1 q
Hence, E= ⋅
4πεo r 2
π 
max. electric flux, (φmax ) = E  d 2  AO = OB = 0.05m
 4 
Electric field at point O caused by +10–8 C
Eπd 2 1 10−8
φ= (φmax = φ) E1 = ⋅
4 4πεo (0.05)2
4φ
E= 2 Electric field at point O caused by −10−8 C
πd
1 (−10 )
−8
280. If charge q is placed on one of the vertex of a 10−8
cube. Then flux passing through any one E 2 = − ⋅ =
4πεo (0.05)2 4πεo (0.05)
2

surface of cube is _____.

Net electric field at centre (O),
q q
(a) (b) E = E1 + E 2
ε0 6ε0
 1 10−8 
q = 2 ⋅ (∵ E1 = E 2 )
(c) (d) None of these  4πεo (0.05)2 
24ε0  
GUJCET 2020  9 ×109 ×10−8 
= 2 
Ans. (c) : Gauss's law of electric flux states that the net  0.05×0.05 
 
electric flux through a cube surface. 5
2×9×10
q = = 18 × 4000 = 7.2 ×104 N/C
Electric flux, (φ) = 25
εo
282. Charge of 1µC each is placed on the five
Here, charge is present at the corner of cube so corners of a regular hexagon of side 1 m. The
according to Gauss's law, it should be enclosed surface electric field at its centre is _____ N/C.
so we need other 7 cube of same dimensions of original 5
cube. (a) × 10−6 K (b) 5 × 10−6 K
6
So, through each cube,
6
q (c) × 10−6 K (d) 10 −6 K
Net flux, φ = 5
8εo
GUJCET 2019
Flux passing through other rest of three faces, Ans. (d) : Given, r = 1 m
φ Since, 4 charges will cancel each other because they are
φ' =
3 placed at opposite ends.
1 q
φ' = ×
3 8εo
q
φ '=
24εo
Hence, flux passing through any one surface (side) of
cube is q/24εo
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So, the field at centre due to only lifts 1µC, (a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D
Kq K (1×10 )
−6

E= 2 = 2
COMEDK- 2011
r (1) Ans. (b) : We know that Uniformly charged conducting
E = 10−6 K sphere electric field inside E = 0,
283. Electric field produced due to an infinitely long So, there is no charge enclose inside the conductor,
straight uniformly charged wire at And outside the conductor
perpendicular distance of 2 cm is 3 × 108 NC-1. Kq
E= 2
Then linear charge density on the wire is _____ r
(K = 9 × 109 SI unit) 1
µC µC E∝ 2
(a) 333 (b) 3.33 r
m m Outside of the conductor, it decreases uniformly
µC µC 285. Two point Q1= 2 µC and Q2= 1 µC are placed
(c) 666 (d) 6.66
m m as shown. The coordinates of the point P are
GUJCET 2014 (2cm, 1cm). The electric intensity vector at P
Ans. (a) : Given, r = 2 cm = 2 × 10−2 m, E = 3 × 108 subtends an angle θ with the positive x-axis.
N/C The value of θ is given by
Electric field due to an infinitely long straight wire,
2λ
E=
4πεo r
2λ
E=
4πεo r
2λ ×(9×109 )
E=
(2×10−2 )
2λ ×9×109 ×102
3×108 =
2 (a) tanθ =1 (b) tanθ =2
3×10 = λ × 9×10
8 11 (c) tanθ =3 (d) tanθ =4
1000µC COMEDK- 2012
λ= Ans. (b) : Given, r1 = 2 cm, r2 = 1 cm , Q1 = 2µC, Q2 =
3
µC 1 µC
λ = 333
m
284. Among the following, the correct graphical
representation of electric intensity as a function
of distance from the centre of a uniformly
charged conducting sphere is shown in

We knwo that,
1 .Q
E=
4πε0 r 2
Q
E∝
r2
2
E 2 Q 2  r1 
Hence, tan θ = = × 
E1 Q1  r2 
2
1 2
= ×  = 2
2  1 
∴ tanθ = 2
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286. Two small charged spheres A and B have 288. A charge is uniformly distributed over a large
charges 10 µC and 40µC respectively and are iron plate. The electric field at a point close to
held at separation of 90 cm from each other. At the centre of the plate is 40 V m–1. If the iron
what distance from A, electric field intensity plate is replaced by a copper plate of the same
would be zero? geometrical dimensions and carrying the same
(a) 22.5 cm (b) 18 cm charge, then the electric field at the same point
(c) 30 cm (d) 36 cm will be
(a) 1 Vm–1 (b) 10 Vm–1
COMEDK 2015 –1
(c) 40 Vm (d) 80 Vm–1
Ans. (c) : Let, at x distance, electric field intensity will COMEDK 2016
be zero, BCECE-2017
Ans. (c) : Copper plate and Iron plate have the same
charge density (σ) would remain same in both cases. It
does not depend on the type of conductor. Thus the
electric field at the same point will be 40 Vm–1
289. A charged particle moves with a speed v in a
EA = EB circular path of radius R around a long
qA k qB k uniformly charged conductor.
= (a) v ∝ R
(rA ) (rB )
2 2

1
(b) v ∝
10µC 40µC R
2
= 2
x (90 − x ) (c) v ∝
1
2 R
(90 − x ) 40
2
= (d) v is independent of R.
(x ) 10 COMEDK 2019
90 − x Ans. (d) :
=2
x
2x = 90 – x
3x = 90
x = 30 cm
r r
287. If Eax and Eeq represents electric field at a Electric field at the distance R by using Gauss’s law
point on the axial and equatorial line of a λl
dipole. If points are at a distance r from the E. 2πRl = ε
0
centre of the dipole, for r>>a
r r r r λ
(a) E ax = E eq (b) E ax = –E eq E=
r r r r 2 πε 0R
(c) E ax = –2E eq (d) E eq = –2E ax If the charge goes around rod, it means the electric force
COMEDK 2017 provides the centripetal force then
Ans. (c) : mv 2
= qE
R
mv 2 λ
= q.
R 2πε0 R
qλ
Electric field on axial line mv2 =
 2πε0
 2p
E ax = qλ
(4πε0 ) r 3 v=
2πε0 m
Electric field on equatorial line,
  So, v is independent of R.
p
E eq = − 290. Consider a thin spherical shell of radius R
(4πε0 ) r 3 consisting of uniform surface charge density s.
 
∴ Eax = −2E eq The electric field at a point of distance x from
its centre and outside the shell is
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 (a) inversely proportional to s 3Q 3Q
(a) (b)
(b) directly proportional to x2 r r2
(c) directly proportional to R Q
(d) inversely proportional to x2 (c) (d) zero
2r 2
COMEDK 2020
COMEDK 2019
Ans. (d) : For a thin uniformly charged spherical shell,
the field points outside the shell at a distance x from the Ans. (d) :
centre is,
1 Q
E= …..(i)
4πε0 x 2
We know that the charge on spherical shell can be given
as
Q = σ × 4πR2
Then equation (i) becomes,
1 σ × 4πR 2
E= The electric field at the centre
4πε0 x2
1 Q
σ×R2 E=
E= 4πε0 r 2
ε0 x 2
The three electric field are equal in magnitude and at
1 120° to each other
E ∝
x2 So, the net electric field at centre is zero.
Hence E is inversely proportional to square of the
293. A uniformly charged non conducting disc with
distance from the centre (x).
surface charge density 10nC/m2 having radius
291. The figure below shows the electric field lines R=3cm Then find the value of electric field
due to two positive charges. The magnitudes EA intensity at a point P on it’s axis at a distance of
, EB and EC of the electric fields at points A, B x = 2cm from centre.
and C respectively are related as

(a) EA>EB>EC (b) EB>EA>EC

(c) EA=EB>EC (d) EA>EB=EC
COMEDK 2019 (a) 251 N/C (b) 300 N/C
Ans. (c) : (c) 325 N/C (d) 350 N/C
AIIMS-26.05.2018(M)
Ans. (a) : Given that, σ = 10 × 10 –9 C / m 2 , R = 3 cm
x = 2 cm
The electric field at a point on the perpendicular
bisector,
From the figure,
We know that, number of electric field lines crossing is σ  x 
E= × 2π 1 – 
proportional to the magnitude of charge. 4πε0  R +x 
2 2

At point C, there is no electric field line crossing. So we

can say charge at that point is zero.  2 
= 9 × 109 × 10 × 10–9 × 6.28 1 – 
EA = EB > EC  4 +9
292. Three small spheres, each carrying a positive E = 251 N/C
charge Q, are placed on the circumference of a 294. In a medium of dielectric constant k, the
circle of radius r to form an equilateral ur
electric field is E . If εo is permittivity of the free
triangle. The electric field intensity at the
space, the electric displacement vector is
centre of the circle will be
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 ur ur
kE E (a) 1.5 N/C (b) 1.5 ×10−10N/C
(a) (b) (c) 3N/C (d) 3×10−10 N/C
εo kε o
ur AIIMS-26.05.2019 (M) Shift-I, 2006
εoE ur BCECE-2009
(c) (d) k εo E
k BCECE-2008
AIIMS-2014 UP CPMT-2006
Ans. (d) : Electric displacement vector D is given by, Ans. (c) : Given that,
r r
D = εE Charge density (σ) = 26.4 × 10–12 C/m2
ε=ε k Permittivity of free space (ε0) = 8.85 × 10–12 C2/N-m2
o
Now, the displacement current vector is mathematically
the product of the permittivity of the medium and the
r
electric field E .
Now, putting the value of the permittivity, (ε) in the
above relation, we get, The electric field between these sheets is-
r ur
∴ D = kε o E σ σ σ
E= + = [The addition of electric field at
295. Charge q is uniformly distributed over a thin 2 ε 0 2 ε 0 ε 0

half ring of radius R . The electric field at the point x due to two charge plate]
centre of the ring is ur 26.4 ×10 –12
E=
q q 8.85 × 10 –12
(a) (b) ur
2π ε 0 R
2 2
4π ε 0 R
2 2
E 3 N/C
q q 297. The point charges Q and –2Q are placed at
(c) (d) some distance apart. If the electric field at the
4πε0 R 2 2πε0 R 2
location of Q is E.The electric field at the
AIIMS-2008 location of –2Q will be
Ans. (a) : 3E
(a) − (b) – E
2
E
(c) − (d) – 2E
2
AIIMS-2001
Ans. (c) : Let’s consider the distance between the two
charges Q & –2Q be R

From figure, dl = Rdθ

Charge on dl = λRdθ
We know that electric field (E) due to a charge (Q) at
Where, λ = linear charge density. distance R is given by
Electric field at centre due to dl −2Q
λRdθ E=k 2 ….(i)
dE = k R
R2 The electric field (E1) at the location of (–2Q) is given
We need to consider only the component dE cosθ as the by-
component dE sinθ will cancel out. Q
π/ 2 E1 = k 2 ….(ii)
∴ Total field at centre = 2 ∫ dE cos θ R
0
π/ 2
From equation (i) and (ii), we get-
π / 2 kλR cos θ 2kλ
=2∫
R ∫0
dθ = cos θ d θ Q
0 R2 k 2
E1 R
=
q  q 1  E
k
( –2Q )
= 2 Q λ = , k = 
2π ε o R 2 πR 4πε0  R2

E1 1
296. Two parallel large thin metal sheets have equal =−
surface charge densities (σ = 26.4×10−12 C/m2) E 2
of opposite signs. The electric field between E
E1 = −
these sheets is 2

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298. If the electric field is given by ( 5iˆ + 4jˆ + 9kˆ ) .
300. A uniform electric field of intensity 400 N/C,
exists in a certain region. How much flux will
The electric flux through a surface of area 20 cross a given area of 10 cm2 in this region, if the
units lying in the Y-Z plane will be area vector is inclined at 60º to the direction of
(a) 100 units (b) 80 units the field ?
(c) 180 units (d) 20 units (a) 0.1 Nm2/C (b) 0.2 Nm2/C
AIIMS-26.05.2019(E) Shift-2
r (c) 0.5 Nm2/C (d) 2 Nm2/C
( ˆ
Ans. (a) : Given, electric field, E = 5i + 4 j + 9k ˆ) ˆ MH-CET 2020
We know that, Ans. (b) : Given that,
r r Electric field (E) = 400 N/C
Electric flux (φ) = E A
Area (A) = 10 × 10–4 m2
As surface lies in the Y-Z plane, thus its area vector
r r Angle (θ) = 60°
points in x direction i.e. A = 20i
r r We know that,
So, φ= E A Electric flux (φ) = E.Acosθ
( )( )
φ = 5iˆ + 4ˆj + 9kˆ 20iˆ φ = 400 × 10 × 10–4 × cos60°
1
ˆi.iˆ = ˆj.jˆ = k.k
ˆ ˆ =1 φ = 4000 × 10–4 ×
φ = 5 × 20 ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ  2
 i.j = j.k = k.i = 0 
φ = 0.2 Nm2/C
φ = 100 unit
301. Deuteron and α-particle are put 1Å apart in
299. Two parallel plates separated by ‘d’ mm are air. Magnitude of intensity of electric field due
kept at potential difference of ‘V’ volt. A to deuteron at α- particle is–
particle of mass ‘m’ and charge ‘q’ enters in it (a) zero (b) 2.88 × 1011 N/C
with some velocity. The acceleration of the 11
(c) 1.44 × 10 N/C (d) 5.76 × 1011 N/C
particle will be
BCECE-2013
qV qd
(a) (b) Ans. (c) : Given that, r = 1Å = 1 × 10–10 m
dm Vm
Thus, the charge on the deuteron,
qm q
(c) (d) q = +1e = 1.6 × 10–19C
Vd dmV We know that,
MH-CET 2020
1 q
Ans. (a) : Given, Electric field (E) = ×
4πε0 r 2
Distance between parallel plates = d
Potential difference = V 1.6 × 10−19  1 
E= 9 ×109 × −10 2 Q = 9 ×109 
Particle of mass = m (1× 10 )  4πε0 
Charge = q E = 1.44 × 10 N/C 11

302. A solid metallic sphere has a charge +3Q.

Concentric with this sphere is a conducting
spherical shell having charge –Q. The radius of
the sphere is a and that of the spherical shell is
b (b>a). What is the electric field at a distance
R (a<R<b) from the centre?
4Q 3Q
F (a) (b)
The acceleration of the particle (a) = 2 πε 0 R 2
4 πε 0R
2

m
3Q Q
V (c) (d)
Q electric field (Ε) = 2πε0 R 2 2πε0 R
d
BCECE-2007
qV
Force on charge (q), F = qE = Ans. (b) : Given that, q = +3Q
d
Electric field at a distance R is only due to sphere
F qV
Acceleration (a) = = because electric field due to shell inside it is always
m dm zero.
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Hence, 305. A charged conductor, produces an electric field
of intensity 103 V/m just outside its surface in
vacuum. Then it produces the electric field of
intensity ‘E’ just outside its surface, when it is
placed in a medium of dielectric constant 4.
The value of ‘E’ will be
1 q (a) 450 V/m (b) 250 V/m
E=
4πε0 R 2 (c) 400 V/m (d) 150 V/m
MHT-CET 2019
1 3Q 3Q
E= = Ans. (b) : Given that,
4πε0 R 2 4πε0 R 2 Electric field produced in vacuum,
303. The radius of solid metallic non-conducting E 0 = 103 V / m
sphere is 60cm and charge on the sphere is When it is placed in medium of dielectrics (K = 4)
500µC. The electric field at a distance 10 cm Then,
from centre of sphere is : Electric field intensity,
(a) 2 × 106 N / C (b) 2 × 108 N / C E
E= 0
(c) 5 × 106 N / C (d) K
BCECE-2005 103
E= = 250 V / m
Ans. (a) : Given, charge (q) = 500× 10 C , −6 4
r = 10 cm = 0.1m 306. A charge q is placed at the corner of a cube of
R = 60cm = 0.60m side a. The electric flux through the cube is
q q
We Know that, (a) (b)
The electric field at a distance r from center of sphere, ε0 3ε0
1 qr q q
E= . (c) (d)
4πε0 R 3 6ε0 8ε0
AIPMT - 2000, 2012
∴ E inside =
( 9 ×10 ) × 500 ×10
9 −6
× 0.1 MHT-CET 2007
( 0.60 )
3
Ans. (d) : We know that,
Einside = 2 × 10 N / C
6

304. A plane surface area 200 cm2 is kept in a

uniform electric field of intensity 200 N/C. If Electric flux ( φ ) = ∫ E.dA
the angle between the normal to the surface
According to the Gauss’s law, the electric flux through
and the field is 60º, then the electric flux
1
through the surface is a closed surface is equal to times the net charge
ε0
 1
cos60º = 2  enclosed by the surface.
  Therefore q is the charge enclosed by the surface,
(a) 200 Nm2/C (b) 4 Nm2/C q
(c) 100 Nm2/C (d) 2 Nm2/C φ = ∫ E.dA =
ε0
MHT-CET 2020
If charge q is placed at a corner of cube , it will be
Ans. (d) : Given that, divided into 8 such cubes.
Area (A) = 200 cm2 = 200×10–4 m2 Therefore, electric flux through the cube is
Intensity of Electric field (E) = 200 N/C
1 q  q
θ = 60º φ=? φ' =   =
8  ε0  8ε0
We know that,
307. A hollow insulated conduction sphere is given a
Electric flux ( φ ) = EA cos θ
positive charge of 10µC. What will be the
φ = 200 × 200 × 10 −4 × cos 60º electric field at the centre of the sphere if its
1 radius is 2 metres?
φ = 200 × 200 × 10−4 × (a) Zero (b) 5µCm–2
2 –2
(c) 20µCm (d) 8µCm–2
φ = 2Nm / C
2
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Ans. (a) : Given that, R = 2m 2q q
(a) (b)
We know that, 4πε 0 r 2 4πε 0 r 2
3q 2q
(c) (d)
4πε 0 r 2 4πε 0 r 2
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VITEEE-2015
Ans. (c) : According to the question,
q
∫ E.ds = enclosed
εo
Since, we know that the charge inside the hollow
spherical conductor is zero.
∫ E.ds = 0
∴ E=0
Hence, the electric field at the centre of the sphere is
also equal to zero.
308. A solid sphere of radius R carries a uniform The magnitude of intensity of electric field at point C
volume charge density ρ. The magnitude of due to charge A and B is
electric field inside the sphere at a distance r 1 q
from the centre is EA = EB = . ......(i)
4πε 0 r 2
rρ Rρ
(a) (b) So, the net intensity at point C is
3ε0 3ε0
E R = E A2 + E 2B + 2E A E B cos 60º
R 2ρ R 3ρ
(c) (d) 2
rε 0 r ε0 1
= E 2A + E 2A + 2E 2A ×
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Ans. (a) : Given that, E R = 3E A
Radius = R, Density = ρ, Charge = q by putting the value of EA
Distance from center = r 3q
Electric field (E) = ? ∴ ER =
4πε 0 r 2
We know that,
Electric field inside the sphere 310. The potential of the electric field produced by
1 qr point charge at any point (x,y,z) is given by
E inside = . 3 V=3x2+5, where x, y are in metres and V is in
4πεo R
volts. The intensity of the electric field at
q r (−2,1,0) is
E inside = × …..(i)
4 3 3ε 0 (a) +17Vm−1 (b) −17Vm−1
πR −1
3 (c) +12Vm (d) −12Vm−1
4 VITEEE-2012
Q V = πR 3
3 Ans. (c) : Given that,
q Potential of the electric field (V) = 3x2+5
And charge density, ρ = We know that,
V
q Intensity of the electric field,
∴ ρ= …..(ii) −dV
4 3 E=
πR dx
3
We can substitute the given values in the formula,
From equation (i) and (ii)
ρr −d ( 3x 2 + 5 )
E inside = ∴ E=
3ε 0 dx
E = –6x
309. Equal charges q each are placed at the vertices
of an equilateral triangle of side r. The Now, The intensity of the electric field at point (–2, 1,0)
magnitude of electric field intensity at any E = –6 ×(–2)
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311. An infinite number of charge, each of charge Ans. (a) : Given that,
1µC are placed on the x-axis with coordinates 1
Charge density of wire (λ) = Cm −1
x=1,2,4,8.........∞. If a charge of 1C is kept at the 3
origin, then what is the net force acting on 1C r = 18cm = 0.18m
charge? ε0 = 8.8 × 10–12 C2Nm–2
(a) 9000N (b) 12000N
By gauss theorem,
(c) 24000N (d) 36000N
q
VITEEE-2011 ∫ E.da = ε0
Ans. (b) : According to the question,
1 µC charge are placed on the x - axis with coordinates For long wire, da = 2πrl
x = 1,2,4,8.......... ∞ and 1C charge is kept at the origin. q
∴ E.2πrl =
Then, total force acting on 1C charge is given by, ε0
q
or E=
2πrl ε0
q/l
E=
1 1×1×10−6 1× 1× 10−6 1×1× 10−6  2πrε 0
F=  + + + ........∞ 
4πε0  (1) 2
( 2)
2
( 4)
2
 Q q / l is linear charge density
10−6  1 1 1 1  λ
F= E=
 + + + + ..........∞  2πr ε0
4πε0  1 4 16 64 
Geometric progression Series – By putting the all given value
1 1 1 1 1/ 3
+ + + + ..........∞ E=
1 4 16 64 2 × 3.14 × 0.18 × 8.8 × 10−12
First term (a) = 1 E = 0.33 × 1011 NC −1
1 313. Consider three charges q,- q, q (in SI Units) at
1 the vertices of an equilateral triangle with side
Common ratio (r) = 4 = length b. The magnitude of electric field at the
1 4
centroid of the triangle is
 a 
Total sum ( S∞ ) =   3q 3q
1– r  (a) (b)
2πε0 b 2 4πε0 b 2
10 –6  a  q
F=   (c) (d) 0
4πε0  1 – r  2πε0 b 2
  SCRA-2013
 1 
−6
= 9 × 10 × 10 
9
 Ans. (a) : We know that,
 1 − 1 
 4
4
= 9 ×109 ×10−6 ×
3
4
= 9 × 103 ×
3
F = 12000N
kq
Electric field (E)=
r2
312. An infinitely long thin straight wire has
kq
1 E=
uniform linear charge density of Cm −1 . Then,
( )
2
3 b/ 3
the magnitude of the electric intensity at a
3kq
point 18 cm away is (given ε0 = 8.8 × 10–12 E= 2 .....(i)
b
C2Nm–2)
Total electric field = Ecos60º + Ecos60º +E
(a) 0.33×1011NC−1 (b) 3×1011NC−1
(c) 0.66×1011NC−1 (d) 1.32×1011NC−1 E E
= + +E
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Total electric field at the centroid of the triangle
= 2E ....(ii)
From equation (i) and (ii), we get-
2 × 3kq
=
b2
6×q
= q
4πε0 × b 2 (a) 0 (b)
24ε0
3q q q
Hence, total electric field = (c) (d)
2πε0 b 2 6ε0 72ε0
314. A uniform electric field 10 NC-1 exists in the WB JEE - 2015
vertically downward direction. What is the Karnataka CET-2020
increase in the electric potential as one goes up q
through a height of 50 cm? Ans. (b) : If charge is placed at center of the cube,
ε0
(a) 50 V (b) 10 V
charge is inside cube. But if charge is at the corner then
(c) 5 V (d) 1 V
it will be shared by 8 cubes.
SCRA-2013
q
Ans. (c) : Given that, Hence, charge for one cube =
8εo
Electric field (E) = 10NC −1
Now, in any given cube, when charge placed at corner it
Height (h) = 50cm or 50 ×10 −2 m will touch three of its faces. So the area of vector that
Electric potential (V) = E.h side and the electric field vector will be perpendicular.
= 10 × 50 × 10 −2 So, flux through those three sides will be 0.
Hence, equal amount of flux will flow from the other
V = 5 volt
three sides.
315. A free proton and a free electron are placed in
q/8 1
a uniform electric field. Which of the following So, flux through one side = ×
3 ε0
statements are correct?
1. The magnitudes of electric forces acting on q
=
them will be equal 24ε0
2. Their accelerations will be different.
3. They will move in the same direction. 317. The electric field lines on the left have twice the
Select the correct answer using the code given separation on those on the right as shown in figure.
below. If the magnitude of the field as A is 40 Vm–1, what
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only is the force on 20µC charge kept at B ?
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
SCRA-2013
Ans. (a) : The magnitudes of the forces will be equal.
r ur
As we know, F = qE . For an electron and a proton, the
value of q will be same, but the signs will be opposite.
Hence, they will experience a force that will be equal in (a) 4 × 10–4 N (b) 8 × 10–4 N
–4
magnitude but opposite in direction (c) 16 × 10 N (d) 1 × 10–4 N
r ur r Karnataka CET-2020
Now, F = qE ⇒ ma
ur Ans. (a) : Given that,
r qE Charge, q = 20µC ⇒ 20×10–6 C
a=
m EA = 40V/m
As, the electron and proton have different values of Q EA= 2EB
mass m, they will have different magnitudes of E 40
EB = A = ⇒ 20V / m
acceleration. Also, they will differ in direction due to 2 2
the opposite signs of q. ∴ Force, at B
316. A point charge q is placed at the corner of a F = qEB
cube of side a as shown in the figure. What is F = 20 × 10–6 × 20
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318. An infinitely long thin straight wire has 1 .q
1 E=
uniform charge density of ×10 Cm . What -2 –1 4 πε 0 r
2

4
9 × 109 1
is the magnitude of electric field at a distance 2= ×q [Q = 9 × 109 Nm 2 C−2 ]
20 cm from the axis of the wire ? (0.3) 2
4 πε 0

(a) 1.12 × 108 NC–1 (b) 4.5 × 108 NC–1 2 × 0.09

q=
(c) 2.25 × 108 NC–1 (d) 9 × 108 NC–1 9 × 109
Karnataka CET-2020 q = 2 ×10−11 C
Ans. (c) : Given that,
321. Two equal and opposite charges of masses m1
1
Density (λ) = ×10 −2 Cm −1 and m2 are accelerated in an uniform electric
4 field through the same distance. What is the
Distance (r) = 20 cm = 20×10–2 m ratio of their accelerations if their ratio of
We know that, m
λ masses is 1 = 0.5 ?
E= m 2
2πrε0
a a
λ 2 (a) 1 = 0.5 (b) 1 = 1
E= × a 2 a 2
2πrε0 2
a1 a1
1 2λ (c) =2 (d) =3
E= × a2 a2
4πε0 r
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9 × 109 × 2 1 −2 Ans. (c) : Given that,
E= × × 10
20 ×10−2 4 Two equal and opposite charges.
9 Let q and – q are the charges–
E = × 108 m1
4 = 0.5
−1 m2
E = 2.25 × 10 NC
8

We know that,
319. Two metal plates are separated by 2 cm. The
F1 = qE ....(i)
potentials of the plates are –10 V and +30 V.
F 2 = −qE ....(ii)
The electric field between the two plates is :
(a) 500 V/m (b) 1000 V/m From equation (i) and (ii) we get –
(c) 2000 V/m (d) 3000 V/m F1 = F 2 = F ....(iii)
(i.e. equal force experienced by equal charges in electric
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field)
Ans. (c) : The potential difference (V) = 30 – ( – 10 )
And, F1 = m1a1 and F2 = m2 a2
= 40 V
from equation (iii), we have
Distance between plates (d) = 2 × 10−2 m
m1a1 = m 2 a 2
V
So, the electric field (E) = a1 m 2
d =
40 a 2 m1
E=
2 × 10 −2 a1 1
= =2
E = 2000V / m a 2 0.5
320. The magnitude of point charge due to which
322. What is the nature of Gaussian surface
the electric field 30 cm away has the magnitude
involved in Gauss's law of electrostatic ?
2NC–1 will be : (a) Scalar (b) Electrical
(a) 2 × 10–11 C (b) 3 × 10–11 C (c) Magnetic (d) Vector
–11
(c) 5 × 10 C (d) 9 × 10–11 C Karnataka CET-2014
Karnataka CET-2018 Ans. (d) : A Gaussian surface is an imaginary closed
Ans. (a) : Given that, surface around a charge in a 3 dimensional space. The
Electric field distance (r) = 30cm = 0.3 m total amount of flux is calculated by using this surface.
Magnitude of electric field (E) = 2NC–1 It can be of any shape and size in 3D. It obeys vector
The magnitude of electric field due to point charge q at algebra rules. Gaussian surface has a direction towards
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323. There is a uniform electric field of intensity E (a) 12 Vm–1 (b) –6 Vm–1
which is as shown. How many labelled points (c) 6 Vm–1 (d) –12 Vm–1
have the same electric potential as the fully Karnataka CET-2009
shaded point ? Ans. (d) : Given that,
Electric potential (V) = 3x2
∂V
Electric field, (E) = −
∂x
(a) 2 (b) 3 ∂ (+3x 2 )
(c) 8 (d) 11 E=−
∂x
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E = −6x
Ans. (b) : Electric lines of forces constitute the electric
At the point (2,0,1),
field and vice versa. Electric lines of forces always flow
Electric field, (E) = −6 × 2
from higher potential to lower potential. In a uniform
electric field, the equipotential surfaces are the planes at = –12 Vm–1
326. Four metal conductors having different shapes
right angles to the lines of forces. So, there are 3 more
points other than the labelled point which will be at the 1. a sphere 2. cylindrical
same potential. 3. pear 4. lightning conductor
324. Two small spheres of masses, M1 and M2 are are mounted on insulating stands and charged.
suspended by weightless insulating threads of The one which is best suited to retain the
lengths L1 and L2. The spheres carry charges charges for a longer time is :
Q1 and Q2 respectively. The spheres are (a) 1 (b) 2
suspended such that they are in level with one (c) 3 (d) 4
another and the threads are inclined to the Karnataka CET-2005
vertical at angles of θ1 and θ2 as shown. Which Ans. (a): In case of spherical metal conductor the
one of the following conditions is essential, if θ1
charge quickly spreads uniformly over the entire surface
= θ2 ? because of which charges stay for longer time on the
spherical surface.
327. The magnitude of electric field E required to
balance an oil drop of mass m, carrying charge
q is (g = acceleration due to gravity)
q mg
(a) (b) 2
(a) M1 ≠ M2, but Q1 = Q2 m q
(b) M1 = M2 mg
(c) Q1 = Q2 (c) mgq (d)
q
(d) L1 = L2
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Ans. (b) : There are three forces acting on each sphere Ans. (d) : According to the question,
which are - tension, weight and electrostatic force of Weight of oil drop = Electrostatic force
repulsion for sphere. mg = qE
In equilibrium, mg
E=
F q
tan θ1 = 1
M1g 328. Electric flux emanating through a surface
r
F element dS = 5iˆ placed in an electric field
tan θ2 = 2 r
M2g E = 4iˆ + 4jˆ + 4kˆ is
For, F1 = F 2 (a) 10 units (b) 20 units
θ1 = θ2 ⇒ tan θ1 = tan θ2 (c) 4 units (d) 16 units
F1 F J&K CET- 2009
= 2 Ans. (b) : Given that,
M1g M 2 g r
dS = 5iˆ
M1 = M 2 [Q F1 = F2 ] ur
E = 4iˆ + 4ˆj + 4kˆ
325. The electric potential at any point x, y, z in
metres is given by V = 3x2. The electric field at We know that, ur r
a point (2, 0, 1) is: Electric flux (φ) = E.dS

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  ˆi.iˆ = ˆj.jˆ = k.k331. Forces exerted by a uniform electric field on an
ˆ ˆ = 1 
φ = (4iˆ + 4ˆj + 4k).5i
ˆ ˆ  electron having mass me and proton of mass mp

ˆj.iˆ = ˆj.kˆ = k.i
ˆ ˆ = 0

are represented as Fe and Fp respectively are
φ = 20 units related as
F m
329. Electron of mass m and charge e in external (a) FP = Fe (b) e = e
field E experiences acceleration Fp mp
e F m F m2
(a) , in the opposite direction to the field (c) e = p (d) e = 2e
mE Fp me Fp m p
eE
(b) , in the direction of the field J&K CET- 2006
m
Ans. (a) : The force (F) on charge q due to electric field
em
(c) , in the direction of the field strength E is.
E F = qE
eE FP = eE ....(i)
(d) , in the opposite direction of the field
m Fe = − eE ....(ii)
J&K CET- 2008 Where, −e = charge of electron
Ans. (d) : Given that, +e = charge of proton
Mass of Electron = m From equations (i) and (ii), we get-
Charge = e Fe = F p
External Field = E
332. Infinite charges of magnitude q each are lying
We know that,
at x = 1, 2, 3, 8,.... meter on X-axis. The value
Since, F = qE of intensity of electric field at point x = 0 due to
∴ ma = qE these charges will be
qE (a) 12 × 109q N/C (b) zero
a=
m (c) 6 × 109q N/C (d) 4 × 109q N/C
eE J&K CET- 2004
a=
m Ans. (a) : The net electric field at the origin
eE
Hence, a = in the opposite direction of the field. q 1 1 1 
m E=  2 + 2 + 2 + .........∞ 
4πε0  x1 x 2 x 3 
330. The electric flux through a closed surface area
S enclosing charge Q is φ. If the surface area is q 1 1 1 
E=  + 2 + 2 + .........∞ 
doubled, then the flux is 4πε0 1 2 3
2

(a) 2φ (b) φ/2 1
(c) φ/4 (d) φ Common ratio (r) =
4
J&K CET- 2008 First term (a) = 1
Ans. (d) : According to Gauss theorem, electric flux a
passing through closed surface is given by q/ε0 which is ∴ E sum =
1− r
independent of surface area, therefore it will remain the
same. q  1 
E =
4πε0 1 − 1 
 
 4
q 4  1 
E = ⋅ Q = 9 × 109 
4πε0 3  4 πε 0 
q in 4
φ= E = × 9 ×109 qN / C
ε0 3
q E =12 ×109 qN / C
φ=
ε0 333. A hollow charged metal sphere has a radius r.
q If the potential difference between its surface
φ' = =φ and a point at a distance 3r from the center is
ε0
V, then electrical intensity at distance 3r from
Hence, the flux is φ. the center is
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 V V Ans. (c) : Given that,
(a) (b)
2r 3r The force between the charges = 40N.
V V The relative permittivity, εr = 8
(c) (d)
4r 6r 1 q1q 2
In air, F1 = ⋅ = 40N ....(i)
J&K CET- 2003, 2000 4πε 0 r 2
Ans. (d) : The charge Q on a hollow metal sphere is 1 q1q 2 1 q1q 2
uniformly distributed on its surface. This means that the In glass, F2 = = ⋅ ....(ii)
4πεo ε r r 2
4πε o 8r 2
potential and electric field outside the sphere are the
same as these quantities for a point charge Q placed at From equation (i) and (ii), we get–
the center of the sphere. F1 8
=
1 Q Q  F2 1
The potential difference, V =  − 
4πε 0  r 3r  40
=8
2 1 Q F2
V=
3 4πε0 r 40
F2 =
1 3Vr 8
= .....(i) F2 = 5N
4πε0 2Q
The electric field at this point is - 336. What is the acceleration of an electric field of
magnitude 50 V cm-1?
1 Q
E= ⋅ [Given that e/m = 1.76 × 1011 C kg-1]
4πε0 (3r) 2
(a) 8.8 × 1016 m/s2 (b) 8.8 × 1014 m/s2
1 1 Q (c) 8.8 m/s 2
(d) 8.8 × 1020 m/s2
= × ×
9 4πε0 r 2 J&K CET- 2002
1 3Vr Q Ans. (b) : Given that,
= ⋅ × [From equation (i)]
9 2Q r 2 Magnitude of electric field, E = 50 V/cm = 50 × 102
V V/m
E= e
6r =1.76 × 1011 C / kg
m
334. An electron is sent in electric field of intensity
The force experienced by an electron in an electric field
9.1 × 106 N/C. The acceleration produced is
(E) is,
(a) 1.6 m/s2 (b) 1.6 × 1018 m/s2
18 2 F = eE
(c) 3.2 × 10 m/s (d) 0.8 × 1018 m/s2 ma = eE
J&K CET- 2002 e
Ans. (b) : Given that, a = E.
m
Intensity of electric field, E = 9.1 × 106 N/C
a = 1.76 × 1011 × 50 × 102
Force on electron due to electric field
a = 1.76 × 50 × 1013
F = q eE ....(i)
a = 88 × 1013
Acceleration produced,
a = 8.8 × 1014 m/s2
F = ma ....(ii)
From equation (i) and (ii), 337. Hollow spherical conductor with a charge of
ma = qe.E 500 µC is acted upon by a force 562.5 N. What
is electric intensity at its surface?
q .E
a= e (a) zero (b) 1.125 × 106 N/C
m 6
(c) 2. 25 × 10 N/C (d) 4.5 × 106 N/C
As we know that, charge of electron = 1.6 × 10−19C
J&K CET- 1999
Mass of electron = 9.1 × 10−31 kg
Ans. (b) : Given that,
∴ a=
( 9.1×10 )(1.6 ×10 )
6 −19
Charge on hollow conductor, q = 500 µC
9.1× 10−31 = 500 × 10−6C
So, a = 1.6 × 1018 m/s2 Force, F = 562.5 N
335. A force of 40 N is acting between two charges F
Electric Intensity, E =
in air. If the space between them is filled with q
glass with εr = 8, what will be the force? 562.5
(a) 15 N (b) 320 N E= N/C
500 × 10−6
(c) 5 N (d) 32 N
E= 1.125 × 106 N/C
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338. The electric potential at a point (x, y, z) is given 340. In a certain region of space with volume 0.2 m3,
by V = − x2 y − xz3 +4. The electric field E at the electric potential is found to be 5 volt
that point is throughout. The magnitude of electric field in
3 ˆ 2ˆ 2ˆ this region is
(a) E = (2xy + z ) i + x j + 3xz k
(a) 0.5 N/C (b) 1 N/C
(b) E = 2xyiˆ + (x 2 + y 2 )ˆj(3xz − y 2 )kˆ (c) 5 N/C (d) zero
NEET SEP-2020
(c) E = z 3 ˆi + xyzjˆ + z 2 kˆ
Ans. (d) : Given that,
(d) E = (2xy − z3 ) ˆi + xy 2 ˆj + 3xz 2 xkˆ Volume = 0.2 m3
AIPMT-2009 Potential, V = 5 volt
Ans. (a) : Given that, As we know that,
2
Electric potential, V = −x y − xz + 4 3 −dV
E=
As we know that, dr
r −∂V ∂V ∂V −d(5)
E= $i − $j − k$ E=
∂x ∂y ∂z dr
E=0
∂V
= − ( 2xy + z 3 ) Hence, the magnitude of electric field in this region will
∂x be zero.
∂V 341.
= −x2
∂y
∂V
= −3xz 2
∂z
r
So, E = ( 2xy + z 3 ) $i + x 2 $j + 3xz 2 k$
339. If potential (in volts) in a region is expressed as
A thin conducting ring of radius R is given a
V (x, y, z) = 6xy − y + 2yz, the electric field (in
charge +Q. The electric field at the centre O of
N/C) at point (1, 1, 0) is
the ring due to the charge on the part AKB of
(
(a) − 3i$ + 5$j + 3k$ )
(b) − 6i$ + 5j$ + 2k$ ( ) the ring is E. The electric field at the centre due
to the charge on the part ACDB of the ring is
(c) − ( 2i$ + 3j$ + k$ ) (d) − ( 6i$ + 9$j + k$ )
AIPMT-2015
Ans. (b) : Given that,
Electric potential, V = 6xy − y + 2yz
r −∂V
Electric field, E = ˆi – ∂V ˆj – ∂V kˆ
∂x ∂y ∂z (a) 3E along KO (b) E along OK
(c) E along KO (d) 3E along OK
∂V AIPMT-2008
= 6y
∂x Ans. (b) :
∂V
= ( 6x − 1 + 2z )
∂y
∂V
= ( 2y )
∂z
r −∂V ∂V ∂V
E= $i − $j − k$
∂x ∂y ∂z Electric field due to the given charged ring is zero at the
centre O. So electric field due to AKB is equal and
= −6yi$ − ( 6x − 1 + 2z ) $j − 2ykˆ
opposite to electric field due to ACDB from the
Electric field at (1, 1, 0) principle of superposition.
r r
E = − 6.1i$ − ( 6.1 − 1) $j − 2.1k$ E net = 0
r E ACDB + E AKB = 0
E = − 6i$ − 5j$ − 2k$
E ACDB = −E AKB
( )
r
E = − 6i$ + 5j$ + 2k$
E ACDB = E along OK

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342. A square surface of side L metre is in the plane 344. A spherical conductor of radius 10 cm has a
of the paper. A uniform electric field E (V/m), charge of 3.2 ×10−7 C distributed uniformly.
also in the plane of the paper, is limited only to What is the magnitude of electric field at a
the lower half of the square surface, (see point 15 cm from the centre of the sphere?
figure). The electric flux in SI units associated  1 
with the surface is  = 9 ×109 Nm 2 /C2 
 4πε 0 
(a) 1.28 × 105 N/C (b) 1.28 × 106 N/C
7
(c) 1.28 × 10 N/C (d) 1.28 × 104 N/C
NEET Sep-2020
Ans. (a) : Given,
EL2 EL2 Charge in spherical conductor, q = 3.2 × 10−7C
(a) (b)
(2ε0 ) 2 Here, we can assume the point charge of same
(c) Zero (d) EL 2 magnitude at the distance of 15 cm from the spherical
AIPMT -2006 conductor because the whole charge is located at centre.
Ans. (c) 1 q
Electric field (E) = ⋅
4πε0 r 2
 15 
E = 9 ×10 ×
9 3.2 × 10−7 Q 15cm = 100 m 
0.15 × 0.15  
 = 0.15 m 
3.2 × 10−7
E = 9 ×109 ×
From the diagram, we can see that, area vector of the 0.0225
5
square surface is outward (along +z-axis) and electric E = 1.28 × 10 N/C
field is along +x-axis. 345. The force on q charge is placed in an uniform
Thus, the angle between positive normal to the square electric field E will be-
surface and electric field is 90o. E
(a) (b) qE
Hence, electric flux associated with the surface is q
r r
φ = E.A = EA cos90 = 0
o
q
(c) E (d)
343. A charge q µC is placed at the centre of a cube E
of a side 0.1 m, then the electric flux diverging CG PET-22.05.2022
from each face of the cube is
Ans. (b) : The force on q charge is placed in an uniform
q × 10−6 q × 10−4 electric field is E.
(a) (b)
24ε0 ε0 Acting force = Charge × Electric field intensity
r r
q × 10 −6
q × 10 −4
F =q× E
(c) (d)
6ε 0 12ε0 346. The force experienced by a proton moving in
AIPMT-2001 an electric field of intensity 3E is (e is the
Ans. (c) : charge of the electron)
(a) Ee (b) 2 Ee
(c) 3 Ee (d) Ee/2
(e) Ee/3
Using Gauss theorem, Kerala CEE 04.07.2022
Q Ans. (c) : We know that
φ = enclosed r r
ε0 F =q× E
q ×10−6 F = q × 3E
φ= r r
ε0 Q {
Proton charge (q) = e Q E1 = 3E }
Since, the electric flux is diverging through each face of F = 3Ee
cube.
Then, 347. The electric potential at a point (x, y) in the xy-
−6 plane is given by V = −kxy. The electric field
φ q ×10
φ' = = intensity at a distance r from the origin varies
6 6ε 0 is
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 (a) 2r2 (b) 2r it
(a) (b) Cit
(c) r2 (d) r C
CG PET-2021 it Cit
(c) (d)
Ans. (d) : Given, V = −kxy Ch h
Then, AP EAMCET(Medical)-2016
−∂V −∂ ( −kxy ) Ans. (c) : The charge produced in time, t
Ex = =
∂x ∂x q = it
∂ Voltage generated due to charge is,
Ex = ( kxy ) q
∂x V=
Ex = ky C
Now, electric field strength between cloud and earth is
getting reduced therefore,
Q V = El
and q = CV
So, q = CEl
∴ it = CEh (l = h)
it
Similarly for – ⇒ E=
Ey = kx Ch
Electric field distance, 350. A total charge of 5 µC is distributed uniformly
on the surface of the thin walled semispherical
E = (E x ) 2 + (E y )2 cup. If the electric field strength at the centre of
the semi sphere is 9×108NC–1 . The radius of the
( ky ) + ( kx )
2 2
E=
 1 
cup is  = 9 ×109 Nm 2 C –2  .
E = k x 2 + y2  4πε0 
Q r 2 = x 2 + y2 (a) 5 mm (b) 10 mm
(c) 5 cm (d) 10 cm
E = k r2 AP EAMCET(Medical)-2015
E = kr Ans. (a) : We know that,
∴ E∝ r Ec =
σ
….. (i)
348. Eight dipoles with charges of magnitudes e are 4ε 0
placed inside a cube. The total electric flux Now surface charge density,
coming out of the cube will be q
σ=
8e 16e A
(a) (b)
ε0 ε0 5 × 10−6
σ=
e 2πR 2
(c) (d) zero
ε0 On putting the value σ in equation (i),
SRM JEE-2018 5 × 10−6 1
Ec = ×
Ans. (d) : We know that, 2πR 2 4ε0
The dipole is made up of two equal and opposite Since, electric field strength at the centre of the semi
charges + q and − q respectively. sphere is given as 9 × 108 N/C.
Therefore, the net charge is zero. When 8 dipoles are Then,
placed inside a cube then the net charge (qnet) will also 5 × 10−6
be zero. 9 × 108 =
2πR 2 × 4ε0
Now,
1 5 × 10−6
∴ φ=0 9 ×108 = ×
4πε0 2R 2
349. A thunder cloud and the earth's surface may be 5 × 10−6
regarded as a pair of charged parallel plates 9 ×108 = 9 × 109 ×
2R 2
separated by a distance h and the capacitance R2 = 25 × 10–6
of the system is C. When a flash of mean
R2 = (5 × 10−3)2
current 'i' occurs for a time duration 't', the
electric field strength between the cloud and R = 5 × 10−3 m
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351. A non-conducting ring of radius 0.5 m has 3 × 10 × 9
charge of 1.11 × 10–10C distributed non- R =
5
uniformly on its circumference. An electrical R = 54 m
field is spread everywhere in space. The value Now, intensity of electric field,
of the potential at the centre of the ring is 1 Q
(approximately) E=
(a) zero (b) 1 V 4 πε 0 R
2

(c) 2 V (d) 4 V 9 × 109 × 3 × 10−6

E=
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2012 54 × 54
Ans. (c) : Given, E = 9.26 NC–1 < 10 NC–1
Radius (r) = 0.5 m 353. At any point on the right bisector of line
Charge (q) = 1.11 × 10−10 C joining two equal and opposite charges:
The potential difference, (a) the electric field is zero
0 r uur l =0 (b) the electric potential is zero
− ∫ E.dl = ∫ dv = Vcenter − Vinfinity (c) the electric potential decreases with
∞
l =∞ increasing distance from centre
But, Vinfinity = 0 (d) the electric field is perpendicular to the line
l =0
r uur joining the charges
Therefore, − ∫ E.dl = Vl =0 AP EAMCET(Medical)-1999
l =∞
Ans. (b) : The distance of any point on the right bisector of
The value of the potential at centre of the ring – line joining two equal and opposite charges i.e., on
l =0
r uur 1 q equatorial line, electric potential is zero and electric field is
− ∫ E.dl = Vl=0 = × parallel to the line joining the two charges.
l =∞
4πεo r
354. A charged bead is capable of sliding freely
1 q through a string held vertically in tension. An
V= .
4πε0 r electric field is applied parallel to the string, so
−10
that the bead stays at rest at middle of the
9 × 10 × 1.11× 10
9
string. If the electric field is switched off
V=
0.5 momentarily and switched on
V = 19.98 × 10−1 (a) the bead moves downwards and stops as soon
V = 1.998 V the field is switched on
V 2V (b) The bead moves downwards when the field is
352. The electrical potential on the surface of a off and moves upwards when the field is
sphere of radius ‘R’ due to a charge 3×10 C is –6 switched on
500 V. The intensity of electric field on the (c) the bead moves downwards with constant
surface of the sphere is acceleration till it reaches the bottom of the string
(d) the bead moves downwards with constant
 1  velocity till it reaches the bottom of the string
 = 9 ×109 Nm 2C –2  (in NC–1):
 4πε 0  [EAMCET 1991]
(a) <10 (b) > 20 Ans. (d) : When the bead is at rest,
(c) Between 10 and 20 (d) < 5 Electric force, F = qE = mg
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2006 If the electric field (E) is switched off momentarily it
Ans. (a) : Given that, will be under gravitational force.
Electrical potential, V = 500V v = u + gt
Charge, Q = 3 ×10–6C v = gt (Where, u = 0)
Electrical potential, If electric field is switched on again the forces balance
1 Q each other and acceleration is zero and it moves
V= downward with constant velocity.
4πεo R
355. The charges + 5µC and + 10µC are placed 20
−6
3 × 10 cm apart. The electric field at the midpoint
500 = 9 ×109 ×
R between the two charges is
−6 (a) 4.5 × 106 N/C directed towards + 5µC
3 × 10 × 9 ×10 9
R= (b) 4.5 × 106 N/C directed towards + 10µC
500 (c) 13.5 × 106 N/C directed towards + 5µC
−6
3 ×10 × 900 × 10 7
(d) 13.5 × 106 N/C directed towards + 10µC
R =
500 [EAMCET 1998]

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Ans. (a): Given, (a) 12 × 104 (b) 24 × 104
q1 = 5 × 10–6 C, q2 = 10 × 10–6C (c) 36 × 104 (d) 48 × 104
r1 = r2 = 10 cm = 0.1 m [EAMCET 2003]
Ans. (c) :

Electric field at P due to q1 charge,

q1 9 × 109 × 5 ×10−6
E1 = =
4πε0 r12 ( 0.1)
2
KQ KQ KQ KQ
E= − + − + .....
 Nm  (1×10 ) ( 2 ×10 ) ( 4 ×10 ) (8 ×10 )
2
1 −2 2 −2 2 −2 2 −2 2
Q = 9 ×109 2 
 4 πε 0 C 
K Q 1 1 1 1 
45 × 103 E = −4  − + – ...
E1 = = 4.5 × 10 N / C
6
10 1 ( 2 ) ( 4 ) ( 8 ) 2 
2 2

1× 10−2
Electric field at P due to q2 charge, 9 ×109 × 5 × 10−9 1 1 1 1 
−6 E = 1 − 4 + 16 − 64 + .....
9 × 10 ×10 × 10
9
10−4
E2 =
1× 10−2  
E 2 = 9 ×106 N / C  1   a 
E = 45 × 10 
4
 Qsum of ∞ G.P =
So, net electric field at P is, 1 −  − 1    1 − r 
6
E = E2 – E1 = 9 × 10 – 4.5 × 10 6 
  4  
E = 4.5 × 106 N/C
1 × 4 
Hence, 4.5 × 106 N/C directed toward + 5µC. E = 45 × 104 
356. The electric field intensity in air at a point 20  5 
cm from a point charge Q coulombs is 4.5 × 105 E = 9 × 4 × 104
N/C. The magnitude of Q is E = 36 × 104 N/C
(a) 0.1 µC (b) 0.2 µC 358. A oil drop having a mass 4.8 × 10–10 g and
(c) 1 µC (d) 2 µC charge 2.4 × 10–18 C stands still between two
[EAMCET 1999] charged horizontal plates separated by a
Ans. (d) : Given, distance of 1 cm. If now the polarity of the
plates is changed, instantaneous acceleration of
the drop is (g = 10 ms–2)
1 Q
Electric field, E = × (a) 5 ms–2 (b) 10 ms–2
4πε0 a 2 –2
(c) 15 ms (d) 20 ms–2
Q EAMCET-2006
4.5 ×105 = 9 ×109 ×
( )
2
0.2 Ans. (d) : When oil drop is in equilibrium,
4.5 × 105 × 4 ×10−2
Q=
9 × 109
Q = 2 ×10−6 C
∴ Q = 2µC
357. An infinite number of electric charges each ∴ mg = qE
equal to 5 n-C (magnitude) are placed along x- mg
axis at x = 1 cm, x = 2 cm, x = 4 cm, x = 8 cm E=
q
........ and so on. In this set up if the consecutive
charge have opposite sign, then the electric 4.8 ×10−10 × 10−3 ×10
E=
field in Newton/coulomb at x = 0 is 2.4 ×10−18
 1 9 2 -2  E = 2 × 106
 4πε = 9 ×10 N - m C 
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 (a) 30 N/C (b) 40 N/C
(c) 35 N/C (d) 45 N/C
TS EAMCET 04.08.2021, Shift-I
TS EAMCET 06.08.2021, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : Given,
So, Fnet = mg + qE = ma Radius, r = 10 cm
q Charge, Q = 10–5 C
a =g+ E Length, dl = 3.14 × 10–6 m
m
The magnitude of electric field at center due to
2.4 × 10−18 × 2 × 106 remaining wire,
a = 10 +
4.8 × 10−10 ×10−3 1 Qdl
a = 10 + 10 E= ×
4πε0 2πr 3
a = 20 m/s2
359. Consider the charged cylindrical. The 10−5 × 3.14 × 10−6
ur E = 9 × 109 ×
2 × 3.14 × (10−1 )
3
magnitude of electric field E in its annular
region
E = 45 N/C
1
(a) Varies as , where r is the distance from its 361. Two equal and opposite charges are placed at
r
points P and Q. The null point on the line
is axis
joining them is
(b) Zero
ur (a) at P
(c) Is same throughout and E > 0 (b) at Q
1 (c) Middle of line joining P and Q
(d) Varies as 2 , where r is the distance from its (d) outside the line joining P and Q
r
TS EAMCET (Medical) 09.08.2021,Shift-I
axis
TS EAMCET 04.08.2021, Shift-I Ans. (c) : Two equal and opposite charges are placed at
points P and Q. The null point on this line joining them
Ans. (a) :
is middle of the line joining P and Q.
362. Three infinitely long charged sheets are placed
as shown in the figure. The electric field acting
on a charge –q placed at the point P is
(σ = surface charge density, ε 0= permittivity of
the free space)

Electric field inside a cylindrical capacitor at a distance

‘r’ from centre is,
r Q/L
E=
ε o ( 2πr )
r 1
E∝
r
360. A circular wire loop of radius 10 cm carries a 2σ 2σ
(a) + k̂ (b) − k̂
–5
total charge of 10 C distributed uniformly ε 0 ε0
over its length. A small length of 3.14×10–6 m of 4σ 4σ
wire is cut off. The magnitude of electric field (c) + k̂ (d) − k̂
ε0 ε0
at the center due to the remaining wire is
1 AP EAMCET (20.04.2019) Shift-II
(Assume = 9 × 109 SI units) Ans. (b) : By using the formula of electric field due to
4πε0
charged sheet,
σ
E=
2ε0
All three plates will produce electric field at point P
along negative z-axis,

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 ( −k$ ) + 22εσ ( −k$ ) + 2σε ( −k$ ) ( 2i$ + 2$j + 2k$ )
σ r kq r r
EP = EC = (Q E = E4 )
( 12 )
3
2ε0 0 0
3

EP =
4σ $
2ε0
−k( ) r r
EA ⋅ EB =
K 2q 2
(1 + 2 − 3) = 0
( ) ( )
3 3
14 ⋅ 3
EP =
2σ $
ε0
−k ( ) r r
∴ EA ⊥ EB
–2σ ˆ
EP = k r Kq Kq
ε0 | E B |= 3= …. (i)
( )
3
3 3
363. A point charge q is placed at origin. Let EA, EB
and EC be the electric fields at three points A r Kq Kq
(1, 2, 3), B (1, 1, -1) and C (2, 2, 2) respectively | E C |= × 12 =
( )
3
12 12
due to the charge q. Then, the relation between
them is r Kq
1. EA ⊥ EB | E C |=
4×3
2. EA || EC r
3. |EB| = 4|EC| r | EB |
| E C |= [by equation (i)]
4. |EB| = 8|EC| 4
(a) 1, 4 are correct (b) 2, 4 are correct r r
| E B |= 4 | E C |
(c) 1, 3 are correct (d) 2, 3 are correct
AP EAMCET (22.04.2018) Shift-II 364. Two infinitely long parallel plates of equal area
Ans. (c) : Given, A = (1, 2, 3), B = (1, 1, –1), C = (2, 2, 6 cm2 are separated by a distance of 1 cm.
2) While one of the plates has charge of + 10 nC
Kq and the other has –10 nC. The plates, if
∴ Electric field ( E ) = 2 $r
r 10 −9
ur Kq r ε 0 = F/m is
36π
E= 3r
|r| (a) 0.6 π kV / m
∴ Point charge placed at origin (0, 0, 0) (b) 6 π kV / m
uur ur
∴ rA = A − 0 = ˆi + 2$j + 3k$
(c) 600 π kV / m
uur ur
$ $
rB = B − 0 = i + j − k$
(d) 60 π V / m
uur ur
$ $
rC = C − 0 = 2i + 2 j + 2k $
(e) 6 π V / m
r Kq r
∴ E A = 3 rA Kerala CEE - 2017
|r| Ans. (c) : Given,
r
× ( $i + 2$j + 3k$ )
Kq Area of parallel plate = 6 cm2
EA =
( )
3
12 + 22 + 32 = 6 × 10–4 m
r Charge (q) = +10 nC = 10×10–9 C
EA = (i + 2 j + 3k )
Kq $ $ $
q
( )
3
14 Q E=
εA 0

($i + $j − k$ )
r Kq
∴ EB = 10 ×10−9 10 × 10−9 × 36π
( )
3 E= −9
=
1 +1 +1
2 2 2
10 10−9 × 6 ×10−4
× 6 × 10−4
36π
( )
r Kq $ $ $
EB = ⋅ i + j− k 360π×104
( )
3
3 E=
6

( )
r Kq
EC = × 2i$ + 2$j + 2k$ E = 60π × 10 4
( )
3
22 + 2 2 + 2 2 E = 600π kV / m

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365. Which one of the following graphs represents i.e. inside the conductor field will be zero and outside
the variation of electric field with distances r the conductor will vary according to following equation,
from the centre of a charged spherical 1
conductor of radius R? E∝ 2
r

(a)

366. What is the magnitude of the point charge due

to which the electric field 30 cm away has the
magnitude of 2N/C?
 1 
 = 9 ×109 Nm 2 /C2 
 4πε 0 
–11
(b) (a) 4 × 10 C (b) 2 × 10–11C
(c) 5.4 × 10–11C (d) 7.5 × 10–11C
JCECE-2004
Ans. (b) : Given that,
d = 30 cm = 30 × 10–2m
E = 2N/C
We know that,
1 q
(c) E= ×
4πε0 d 2
9 × 109 × q
2=
( 30 ×10 )
−2 2

q = 2 × 10–11C
367. Electric field intensity at points in between and
outside two thin separated parallel sheets of
(d) infinite dimension with like charges of same
surface charge density (σ) are _____ and _____
respectively.
(a) σ / ε0 , σ / ε0 (b) 0, σ / ε0
(c) 0, 0 (d) σ / ε0 ,0
GUJCET 2017
Ans. (b) : The electric field intensity due to the long
sheet of charge,
(e) σ
E1 = E2 =
2ε0
The electric field intensity between plates,
Ein = E1 – E2
Kerala CEE - 2009 E=0
Ans. (c) : Electric field due to a hollow-spherical The Electric field intensity outside plates,
conductor is governed by following equation, E out = E1 + E2
E=0 for r < R σ σ
E out = +
and 2 ∈0 2 ∈0
1 Q σ
E= for r ≥ R E=
4πε o r 2 ε0

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368. Two charges q and –2q are separated by a The electric field at a distance of 3 cm from the center
distance d. If the electric intensity at the site of of the sphere,
q is E then electric field at the site of –2q is 1 q
E E= ⋅ 2
(a) E (b) 4 πε 0 r
2
9 × 109 × 3 × 10−9
E =
(c) –2E (d) –
(3 ×10−2 )
2
2
COMEDK 2012
E = 3 ×10 4 Vm −1
Ans. (d) : As the force between two charges F is
F 371. Two unlike charges of the same magnitude Q
mutual. Electric intensity at the site of q is E = .
q are placed at a distance d. The intensity of the
Electric intensity at the site of –2q is, electric field at the middle point in the line
F joining the two charges is
E'= 8Q
−2q (a) zero (b)
4πε0 d 2
−E
E' =
2 6Q 4Q
(c) (d)
369. Two infinitely long parallel conducting plates 4πε0 d 2
4πε0 d 2
having surface charge densities +σ and - σ J&K CET- 2007
respectively, are separated by a small distance. Ans. (b) :
The medium between the plates is vacuum. If ε0
is the dielectric permittivity of vacuum then the
electric field in the region between the plates is:
(a) 0 volt/m (b) σ/2ε0 volt/m Magnitude of two charges = Q
(c) σ/ε0 volt/m (d) 2σ/ε0 volt/m Distance between two charges = d
AIIMS-2005 ∴ Electric field due to Q, E1 = 1 Q
4πε0 ( d / 2 )2
Ans. (c) : We know that field due to charge sheet,
σ 1 4Q
E= E1 =
2ε0 4πε0 d 2
Here, the field in between the plates is, 1 Q
Electric field due to other −Q, E 2 =
E = E1 + E2 4πε0 ( d / 2 )2
σ σ σ
= + = V/m 1 4Q
2ε0 2ε 0 ε0 E2 =
4πε0 d 2
370. A spherical conductor of radius 2 cm is
Net E = E1 + E2 =
uniformly charged with 3 nC. What is the
electric field at a distance of 3 cm from the 1 4Q 1 4Q
= +
centre of the sphere ? 4 πε 0 d 2
4 πε 0 d
2

(a) 3 × 106 Vm–1 (b) 3 Vm–1 8Q

4 –1 –4 –1 E=
(c) 3 × 10 Vm (d) 3 × 10 Vm 4πε0 d 2
Karnataka CET-2014
Ans. (c) : Given, 372. Equal charges q each are placed at the vertices
–2
Radius of sphere = 2 cm = 2 × 10 m A and B of an equilateral triangle ABC of side
–9 a. The magnitude of electric intensity at the
Charge on sphere = 3 nC = 3 × 10 C
point C is
q 2q
(a) (b)
4πε0 a 2 4πε 0 a 2

3q 2q
(c) (d)
4πε 0 a 2 4πε0 a 2
J&K CET- 1999

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Ans. (c) : (a) 6 5 N (b) 30 N
(c) 24 N (d) 4 35 N
AIPMT-2014
Ans. (d) : Given,
Charge (q) = 2C
V(x, y , z) = 6x – 8xy – 8y + 6yz
−∂V
Ex = = − ( 6 − 8y )
∂x
EX = – 6 + 8y .…(i)
−∂V
Electric field intensity due to A and B at C Ey = = − ( −8x − 8 + 6z )
∂y
1 q
EA = EB = E = Ey = 8x + 8 – 6z .....(ii)
4πε 0 r 2 −∂V
Ez = = −6y .....(iii)
∴ Magnitude of Electric field at point C, ∂z
2 2 From equations (i), (ii) and (iii) electric field we get –
E net = E + E + 2EE cos 60° ur
E = ( −6 + 8y ) ˆi + ( 8x + 8 − 6z ) ˆj + ( −6y ) kˆ
1 ur
= 2E + 2E ×
2 2
E (1,1,1) = ( −6 + 8 × 1) ˆi + ( 8 × 1 + 8 − 6 × 1) ˆj − 6 × 1kˆ
2 ur
E = 2iˆ + 10ˆj − 6kˆ
2 2
= 2E + E ur
E = 22 + 102 + 62
E net = 3E 2 ur
E = 4 + 100 + 36 = 140
q
Enet = 3 × Electric force, F = qE = 2 × 140 = 2 × 2 35
4πε 0a
2

F = 4 35N
373. The electric potential V is given as a function of
distance x (metre) by 375. The magnitude of electric intensity at a
2 distance x from a charge q is E. An identical
V = (5x + 10x – 9) volt. The value of electric charge is placed at a distance 2x from it. Then
field at x = 1 m is the magnitude of the force it experiences is:
(a) –20 V/m (b) 6 V/m (a) Eq (b) 2 Eq
(c) 11 V/m (d) –23 V/m Eq Eq
(c) (d)
J&K CET- 1998 2 4
Ans. (a) : Given, AP EAMCET(Medical)-2001
V = (5x2 + 10x – 9)volt Ans. (d) : Electric field at distance x is,
dV 1 q
E= ….(i)
Q E=− 4πε° x 2
dx
Electric field at distance 2x is,
E=−
d
dx
( 2
5x + 10x − 9 ) E1 =
1 q
4πε° ( 2x ) 2
= – [10x + 10]
1 1 q 
E = –10x – 10 E1 =  
4  4πε° x 2 
At x=1
From equation (i)
E = –10 × 1 – 10
1
E = –20V/m E1 = E
4
374. In a region, the potential is represented 1
byV(x,y, z) = 6x −8xy −8y +6yz,where V is in Magnitude of force F1 = qE1 = q × E
4
volts and x, y, z are in metres. The electric
qE
force experienced by a charge of 2 C situated at =
point (1, 1, 1) is 4

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376. A hollow metal ball carrying an electric charge (c)
produces no electric field at points :
(a) outside the sphere
(b) on its surface
(c) inside the sphere
(d) only at the centre
NDA (II) 2010
Ans. (c) : We know that,
(d)

1 q
E out = ⋅
4πε0 r 2
E in ∝ r WB JEE 2020, 2022
If, r = 0 (center point) Ans. (a) : The left of q1 = E is negative
Thus, hallow metal ball carrying an electric charge and the right q2 = E is the positive
produces no electric field at the points inside the sphere. Also there is a neutral point in between the charges as
they both positive charges.
377. As shown in the figure, a point charge q1 = +1 ×
10–6 C is placed at the origin in xy-plane and
another point charge q2 = +3 × 10–6 C is placed
at the coordinate (10, 0).

378. Four equal charges of value + Q are placed at

any four vertices of a regular hexagon of side
'a'. By suitably choosing the vertices, what can
In that case, which of the following graph(s) be the maximum possible magnitude of electric
shows most correctly the electric field vector in field at the centre of the hexagon?
Ex in x-direction? Q 2Q
(a) (b)
(a) 4πε0 a 2
4πε 0 a 2
3Q 2Q
(c) (d)
4πε 0 a 2 4πε0 a 2
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Ans. (c) :

(b)

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 AM 380. The volume charge density of a sphere of
In ∆ AOM, sin 30° =
AO radius 6 m is 2 µC cm–3. The number of lines of
a/2 force per unit surface area coming out from the
AO = =a
1/ 2 surface of the sphere is ______ × 1010 NC–1.
For maximum electric field at centre O charges should [Given : Permittivity of vacuum
be placed at F, A, B and C. εo = 8.85 × 10–12C2N–1 -m–2]
Q Electric field due to charges at F and C is equal and JEE Main-25.07.2022, Shift-I
opposite at O.
Ans. (45) : Given, R = 6 m, ρ =2µC cm–3 = 2 C-m–3
∴ Net electric field at centre O due to charges at A and
We know,
B and angle between EA and EB is 60°.
The number of lines of force per units surface means
Enet = E + E + 2E A E B cos 60
2
A
2
B
°
[Q E A = E B = E ] electric field at that point
ρ× R
1  1 So, E =
= E 2 + E 2 + 2E 2 × Q cos 60° =  3ε0
2  2
6× 2
=E 3 E=
3 × 8.85 × 10−12
3Q E = 45 × 1010 N/C
=
4πε° a 2
381. An infinite number of point charges of same
379. A non-conducting solid sphere of radius R is
magnitude are kept along X-axis at x = 1 cm, x
uniformly charged. The magnitude of electric
= 2 cm, x = 4 cm, x = 8 cm,....... and so on. If the
field due to sphere at a distance r from its
magnitude of charge is 5 nC and consecutive
centre
charges are of opposite sign, the magnitude of
(a) increase as r increases for r < R
electric field at x = 0 is
(b) decreases as r increases 0 < r < ∞
(a) 6 × 104 N/C
(c) decreases as r increases R < r < ∞
(b) 12 × 104 N/C
(d) Both (a) and (c)
(c) 24 × 104 N/C
UP CPMT-2012
(d) 36 × 104 N/C
IIT JEE 1998
Tripura-2021
Ans. (d) : For a non conducting solied sphere of radius
Ans. (d) : Given that,
R
q = 5nC = 5 × 10–9 C
1 Qr
Then, E = (Inside) 1 q
4πεo R 3 Electric field (E) =
4πε0 r 2
So, E∝r
So, the magnitude of electric field at x = 0 is E.
1 Q
E at surface = (r = R) Then,
4πεo R 2
E=
1 Q
And E = (Outside the sphere) 1  q1  1  q2  1  q 32  1  q 42 
4πεo r 2  2 −  2 +  2 −   + .............
4πε0  r1  4πε0  r2  4πε0  r3  4πε0  r42 

 
1  5×10−9 5×10−9 5×10−9 5×10−9 
E= − + − + ......
4πε0  (1×10−2 )2 ( 2×10−2 )2 ( 4×10−2 ) 2 ( 8×10−2 ) 2 
 
9 × 10+9 × 5 × 10−9  1 1 1 
E= 1 − + − 2 + ..........
10−4  ( 2 ) ( 4 ) ( 8 )
2 2

So, option (a) and (c) are correct.

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  1 1 1  1 11
E = 45 ×104 1 − + − 2 + ........ EO =  6 
4πεo
 ( 2 ) ( 4 ) ( 8 )
2 2

11
 1  EO = Cm −2
1 1 1 1  24πεo
E = 45×104 1+ 2 + 2 +...... −45×104  2 + 2 + 2 +.........
 ( 4) (16)   2 8 ( 32)  383. The electric intensities at a point due to two
  point charges in the x-y plane are
 1  45 ×104  1 1  3iˆ – 2jand
ˆ – 2iˆ + 4j.
ˆ The magnitude of the
E = 45 ×10  4
− 1 + 2 + + .......
1 − 1  ( 2) ( )
2 2
 4 16  resultant intensity at that point is
 16  (a) 2.08 Vm–1
16 45 × 104 16 (b) 2.24 Vm–1
E = 45×104× – ×
15 4 15 (c) 1.8 Vm–1
E = ( 48 × 104 − 12 × 104 ) (d) 3.5 Vm–1
J&K-CET-2017
E = 36 × 104 N/C r r
Ans. (b) : We know, E = 3iˆ – 2$j , E = –2iˆ + 4j$
382. Three charges 1C, 2C and 3C are placed at 1 2

points (1, 0, 0), (0, 2, 0) and (0, 0, 3) Resultant electric intensity at given point is
r r r
respectively. The distances are measured in E = E1 + E 2
metre along the three axes, the magnitude of
the electric field at the origin is (
= 3iˆ – 2$j + –2iˆ + 4$j )
7
(a) C m −2 = 3iˆ – 2$j – 2iˆ + 4$j
24πε0
11 = î + 2$j
(b) C m −2 r
24πε0 | E |= 12 + 22 = 5
49 r
(c) C m −2 | E |= 2.24 Vm −1
144πε0
384. The electric potential V at any point (x, y, z) in
25
(d) C m −2 space is given by V = 4z2 volt, where x, y, z are
144πε0 all in meter. The electric field at that point (1m,
AP EAMCET-12.07.2022, Shift-I 0, 2m) in Vm–1 is
Ans. (b) : We have find the magnitude of the electric (a) 16 along the positive z axis
field (b) 16 along the negative z axis
at the origin. (c) 4 along the positive z axis
(d) 4 along the negative z axis
(e) 8 along the negative z axis
Kerala CEE 2020
Ans. (b) : Given, Electric potential (V) = 4z2
r  ∂V ∂V $ ∂V 
Electric field E = −  i +j ( )
+k 
 ∂x ∂y ∂z 
∂V ∂V ∂V
Electric field origin is given as – Here, = 0, = 0, = 8z
∂x ∂y ∂z
1 3  q2 
EO = ∑  
4πεo r =1  r 2 
Electric field at (1, 0, 2),
r
E = − (0 + 0 + 8zk$ )
1 1 2 3 
EO = 12 + 22 + 32  = − 8 × 2k$
4πεo
1 1 1 1  = − 16k$
EO = + +
4πεo 1 2 3  = 16 along negative z-axis

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385. Three infinite plane sheets carrying uniform 3
⇒ ( z2 + a 2 ) × 2z 2 ( z 2 + a 2 )
3/ 2 1/ 2
charge densities –σ, 2σ, 4σ are placed parallel =
2
to XZ plane at Y = a, 3a, 4a respectively. The
⇒ z 2 + a 2 = 3z 2
electric field at the point (0, 2a, 0) is
2z2 = a2
5σ 7σ ˆ
(a) ĵ (b) – j z 1
2ε 0 2ε 0 =
a 2
σ 5σ
(c) ĵ (d) ĵ 387. Consider a region in free space bounded by the
2ε 0 –2ε 0
surfaces of an imaginary cube having sides of
WB JEE 2021 length a as shown in the figure. A charge + Q is
Ans. (b) : placed at the centre O of the cube. P is such a
point outside the cube that the line OP
perpendicularly intersects the surface ABCD at
R and also OR = RP = a/2. A charge + Q is
placed at point P also. What is the total electric
flux through the five faces of the cube other
than ABCD?

The given condition is shown in the above figure.

Net electric field at point P,
E= −
σ ˆ 2σ ˆ
2ε0
j+
2ε 0
( )
−j +
4σ ˆ
2ε 0
( )
−j

7σ Q 5Q
E=– ĵ (a) (b)
2ε 0 ε0 6ε 0
10Q
386. (c) (d) zero
6ε 0
WB JEE 2018
Ans. (a) : For surface ABCD, electric flux is zero
because at surface ABCD net electric field is zero.
According to Gauss’s law,
The variation of electric field along the Z-axis Qin
due to a uniformly charged circular ring of ∫ E.ds = ε0
radius 'a' in XY plane is shown in the figure.
The value of coordinate M will be Electric flux through the five faces of the cube,
1 φ = φO + φP
(a) (b) 2
2 5Q Q
= +
1 6ε 0 6ε 0
(c) 1 (d)
2 Q
=
WB JEE 2021 ε0
Ans. (d) : The electric field along z-axis due to
388. A particle of mass M and charge q is at rest at
uniformly charged circular ring of radius a in xy-plane
the midpoint between two other fixed similar
is given by
charges each of magnitude Q placed a distance
kqz 2d apart. The system is collinear as shown in
E=
(z2 + a 2 )
3/ 2
the figure. The particle is now displaced by a
small amount x(x < < d) along the joining the
3
kq ( z 2 + a 2 ) – ( z 2 + a 2 ) × 2z × kqz
3/ 2 1/ 2
two charges and is left to itself. It will now
dE 2 oscillate about the mean position with a time
So, =
( z2 + a 2 )
3
dz period (ε0 = permittivity of free space)
dE
For maximum, =0
dz

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 π 3 Mε 0 d π 2 Mε 0 d 3 ∫ ρ × 4πr dr
2
(a) 2 (b) 2 E (4πr2) =
Qq Qq ε0
π 3 Mε 0 d 3 π 3 Mε 0 4πk 3
ε0 ∫
(c) 2 (d) 2 ⇒ E × 4πr 2 = r dr
Qq Qqd3
WB JEE 2013 k r4
E × r2 = ×
Ans. (c) : Restoring force on displacement of x, ε0 4
 Qq Qq  kr 2
F=K  −  E=
 ( d − x ) ( d + x )  4ε 0
2 2

 1 kR 2
1  E= (Q r = R, given)
F = KQq  − 2 4ε 0
 ( d − x ) ( d + x ) 
2

390. A charged oil drop is suspended in uniform

4dx field of 3 × 104 V/m so that it neither falls nor
F = KQq
(d − x2 )
2 2
rises. The charge on the drop will be (Take the
mass of the charge = 9.9 × 10–15 kg and g = 10
4dx m/s2)
F = KQq (Where, d >> x)
d4 (a) 3.3 × 10–18 C (b) 3.2 × 10–18 C
4x –18
(c) 1.6 × 10 C (d) 4.8 × 10–18 C
F = KQq 3
d UP CPMT-2008
F 4KQqx Ans. (a) : Given,
Acceleration, a = =
M Md 3 Uniform field (E) = 3 × 104 V/m
4KQq Mass of the charge (m) = 9.9 × 10–15 kg
ω2 =
Md 3 g = 10 m/s2
4KQq At equilibrium, electric force of drop balanced
ω= qE = mg
Md 3
mg
2π Md 3  1  q=
Now, T= = 2π QK =  E
ω 4KQq  4 πε 0  9.9 × 10 –15 × 10
q=
π3 Mε0 d3 3 × 104
∴ T=2 q = 3.3 × 10–18 C
Qq
389. A sphere of radius R has a volume density of 391. Two spheres of radii R1 and R2 respectively are
charge ρ = kr, where r is the distance from the charged and joined by a wire. The ratio of
centre of the sphere and k is constant. The electric fields of spheres is
magnitude of the electric field which exists at (a) R 22 / R12 (b) R 12 / R 22
the surface of the sphere is given by (c) R 2 / R1 (d) R 1 / R 2
(ε0 = permittivity of free space)
UP CPMT-2005
4πkR 4 kR Ans. (c) : When two sphere are joined by the wire by
(a) (b)
3ε 0 3ε 0 closing so we observe that, they are at same potential,
4πkR kR 2 V1 = V2
(c) (d) kq1 kq 2
ε0 4ε 0 =
R1 R2
WB JEE 2013
Ans. (d) : Given, q R
⇒ 1 = 1
Sphere of radius = R q2 R 2
Volume density of charge, ρ = k.r kq1
By Gauss’s theorem, E R2  q  R2
So, 1 = 1 =  1  22
1 E 2 kq1  q 2  R 1
E ∫ ds = ∫ ρdV
ε0 R 22

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 (a) 4 V/m (b) 5 V/m
E1 R 1  R 22   R 2 
=  =  [From eqn(i)] (c) 20 V/m (d) 15 V/m
E 2 R 2  R 12   R1 
TS EAMCET(Medical)-2017
E1 R 2 Ans. (a) : Given,
=
E 2 R1 Mass (m) = 300gm = 0.3kg,
392. If electric flux varies according to φ = 3t + 4t In triangle ∆AOB,
2

+2, find emf at t = 2 s. OA2 = AB2 – OB2

(a) 22 V (b) 18 V ∴ OA2 = 52 – 42 = 25–16 = 9
(c) 20 V (d) 16 V OA = 3 cm
UP CPMT-2003 OB
Ans. (d) : Given, tan θ =
OA
φ = 3t2 + 4t + 2 4
Time (t) = 2 sec tan θ =
3
dφ d(3t 2 + 4t + 2)
emf induced (V) = =
dt dt
V = (6t + 4) = (6 × 2 +4) = 16
Thus, magnitude of induced emf = 16 V
393. An oil drop is negatively charged and weight 5
× 10–4N. The drop is suspended in an electric
field intensity of 2.6 × 104 N/C. The number of
electrons the oil drop is in x × 1010. Then x is
(a) 8 (b) 10
(c) 16 (d) 12 For equilibrium,
TS EAMCET(Medical)-2017 qE = T sinθ ….(i)
Ans. (d) : Given, mg = Tcosθ …. (ii)
Weight (W) = 5 ×10–4 N Dividing equations (i) by (ii),
Intensity of electric field (E) = 2.6 × 104 N/C qE
Electric force balanced by weight of the drop, = tan θ
mg
W=F
1× E 4
W = qE ∴ =
W (0.3)(10) 3
∴ q=
E E = 4 V/m
5 ×10 –4 395. The electric field for a plane, electromagnetic
q= = 1.92 × 10 –8
wave travelling in the +Y direction is shown in
2.6 × 104 r
figure. If the electric field of the wave E is in
q 1.92 × 10 –8 r
Number of electrons ( n ) = = the Z direction, the B field is
e 1.6 × 10 –19
x × 1010 = 12 × 1010
x = 12
394. A metallic pendulum bob of mass 300gm contains
a charge of 1C, and is suspended by a thread of
length 5cm. When the system is placed in an
r
horizontal electric field E , the bob gets displaced
r r
by 4 cm as shown in the figure. The value of E is (a) In the x direction and in phase with the E
estimated to be [Use g =10m/s2] field
r
(b) In the x direction and out of phase with the E
field
r
(c) In the z direction and in phase with the E
field
(d) In the z direction and one fourth of a cycle
r
out of phase with the E field
TS EAMCET(Medical)-2017
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Ans. (a) : Electromagnetic waves are changing electric 1 P
and magnetic fields, transporting energy and E2 =
4πε 0 ( 2r )3
momentum through X-direction in space.
r
∂2E
=
1 ∂2E E2 =
1 P
4πε 0 8r
( )
⋅ 3 –iˆ =
1 2P
. 3 ( −ˆi )
4πε o 16r
….(ii)
∂ y 2 c 2 ∂t 2
r r Divide equation (ii) and (i), we get-
Electromagnetic wave E and B are always E2 1
=
perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the E1 16
direction of propagation.
398. 6µC charge is placed at the centre of a cube.
396. A positive charge 'Q' is placed on a conducting
What will be the electric flux at each face of the
spherical shell with inner radius R1 and outer
cube?
radius R2 A particle with charge 'q' is placed at
the center of the spherical cavity. The  1 
Take = 9 ×109 Nm 2C-2 
magnitude of the electric field at a point in the  4π ε 0 
cavity, a distance 'r' from center is
(a) 9π ×10 Nm / C
2 2
(b) 36π ×103 Nm 2 / C
Q
(a) zero (b) (c) 3.6π ×103 Nm 2 / C (d) 4π ×103 Nm2 / C
4πε 0 R 2
TS EAMCET 19.07.2022, Shift-II
q q+Q Ans. (b) : Given,
(c) (d)
4πε 0 r 2 4πε 0 r 2 Charge (q) = 6µC = 6 × 10–6C
TS EAMCET (Engg.)-2017 1
= 9 × 109 Nm 2 C−2
Ans. (c) : Given, 4πε 0
Total charge on shell = (+ Q) The flux of electric field passing through a closed
So, the (– Q) is on the inner surface of shell surface is
Electric field inside the conductor = 0 r q
φ = ∫ E ⋅ ds =
According to the Gauss's law, ε0
Q As we know that a cube has six faces. For all its six
∫ Eds = ε0 faces the electric flux will pass in a symmetrical manner
Q giving equal flux through all faces.
E ∫ ds = The flux through each face is
ε0
φ q
Q φ' = =
E(4πr ) =
2 6 6ε 0
ε0
4πq 1 4πq
Q φ' = = ×
E= 6 × 4 πε 0 4 πε 0 6
4πε 0 r 2
Putting the value
397. Electric field on the axis of a small electric 4π × 6 ×10−6
dipole at a distance r is E1 and at a distance of 2 φ ' = 9 ×109 ×
6
r on its perpendicular bisector, the electric field
is E2. Then the ratio E2 : E1 is φ ' = 36π × 10 N / m 2 / C
3

(a) 1 : 4 (b) 1 : 16 399. In the charges + q and – q are located at the

(c) 1 : 8 (d) 1 : 2 vertices of a square with diagonals 2l as shown
TS EAMCET(Medical)-2015 the figure. The magnitude of the electric field
strength at a point located symmetrically with
Ans. (b) : Electric field on the axis of a small electric
respect to the vertices of the square at a
dipole at a distance r is E1 and at a distance of 2r on its
distance ‘x’ from its center is
perpendicular bisector, the electric field is E2.
Electric field at point P at distance r-
1 2P
E1 = ⋅
4πε0 r 3
r 1 2P ˆ
E1 = ⋅ i …..(i)
4πε 0 r 3
Electric field at point P at distance 2r-

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 ql ql
F
(a) (b) E=
   2πε 0 (l 2 + x 2 ) 
3
q
 2πε 0 (l + x ) 
2
 2 2

  F = Eq
q q F∝q [When, E = constant]
(c) (d) 401. Electric field strength due to a dipole of
 2 2
3
 πε 0 (l + x ) 
2 2

 2πε 0 (l 2
+ x )  moment p at a distant point r along the axis of
  the dipole is:
TS EAMCET (Medical)-02.05.2018, Shift-I 1 p 1 p2
(a) E = (b) E =
Ans. (a) : 2π∈0 r 3
2 π ∈0 r 3
1 p 1 p
(c) E = (d) E =
2π∈0 r 2 2π∈0 r
MP PET -2013
Ans. (a) :

l
cos θ =
x + l2
2

1 q l
E1 = 2E cos θ = 2 × ×
4πε o r ( x + l 2 )1/ 2
2 2
Electric dipole moment p = 2aq
E1 =
2kq
×
l
{Q r = x 2 + l2 } The electric field strength at B to P,

( ) ( x2 + l2 ) +q
2 1/ 2
x +l 2 2
E1 =
4πεo (r – a) 2
2kql The electric field strength at P to A,
E1 = …..(i)
(x + l2 )
2 3/ 2
q
E2 =
Similarly – 4πεo (r + a) 2
2kql Enet = E1 – E2
E2 =
(x 2
+l )
2 3/ 2
=
1 q
–
1 q
4πε0 ( r – a ) 4πε0 ( r + a ) 2
2

Now electric field at point P, E o = E12 + E22

q  1 1 
2 2kql  1  =  – 
E0 = Q k =  4πε0  ( r – a ) ( r + a )2 
2

(x + l2 ) 4πεo 
3/ 2
2

 
q  4ra 
ql E=
E0 = 4πε0  ( r 2 – a 2 )2 
2πεo ( x 2 + l 2 )
3/ 2
 
1 2 ( 2aq ) r Q2aq = P 
400. The magnitude of electric force experienced by E= and r >> a 
a charged particle in an electric field depends 4πε0 r 4
 
on: 1 P
E=
(a) charge of the particle 2πε0 r 3
(b) velocity of the particle
402. An electric dipole is placed in an electric field
(c) direction of the electric field generated by a point charge:
(d) mass of the particle (a) The net electric force on the dipole must be zero
MP PET -2013 (b) The net electric force on the dipole may be zero
Ans. (a) : The magnitude of electric force experienced (c) The torque on the dipole due to the field must
by a charge particle in an electric field depends on the be zero
magnitude of the charge on the particle. (d) The torque on the dipole due to the field may
The magnitude of electric force experienced by a charge be zero
particle in an electric field, MP PET-2012

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Ans. (d) : The figure shows Free Body Diagram of an  1 4q 
electric dipole placed in an electric field generated by a E = 2. 2 
…..(i)
point charge.  4πεo l 
The electric potential of point O by charge +q
1 2q
V1 = ×
4πεo l
The electric potential at point O by charge (– q)
1 –q
V2 = .
In any orientation, the force on +q is directed to right 4πεo l/ 2
and on –q is to left. As the electric field is non-uniform. 1 2q
V2 = – .
Therefore, magnitude of forces are not equal because it 4πεo l
depends upon strength of electric field. Hence, net force
is not equal to zero. ∴ Total potential at point O
In this orientation, clockwise torques about O will be V = V1 + V2
developed by the force F1 and F2. Hence, net torque is V =0 …….(ii)
not equal to zero. Eq. (i) divided by eq. (ii), we get
But when orientation of dipole is radial as shown in E
=∞
figure, the forces on +q and –q passes through O, hence, V
no torque will be developed. Therefore, net torque will 404. Flux coming out from a unit positive charge
be zero. enclosed in air.
(a) ε (b) (ε0)–1
–1
(c) (4πε0) (d) 4πε0
MP PET-2008
Ans. (b) : Total electric flux coming out of a unit
q
positive charge enclosed in air is, φ =
ε0
403. The ratio of electric field and potential (E/V) at Since, charge is unit, i.e. q = 1
midpoint of electric dipole, for which
1
separation is l ∴ φ=
ε0
1
(a) (b) l = εo–1
l
2 405. A positively charged ball hangs from a silk
(c) (d) None thread. We put positive test charge q0 at a point
l and measure F/q0, then it can be predicted that
MP PET-2008 the electric field strength E
Ans. (d) : Let the length of dipole is AB and mid-point (a) > F / q0 (b) = F / q
be O. (c) < F / q0 (d) cannot be estimated
JIPMER-2017
Ans. (a) : The presence of positive test charge q0 in
front of positively charged ball, charge on the ball will
Electric field at point O by charge + q be redistributed, as a result less charge on the front half
1 q surface and more charge on back half surfae . As a
E1 = ⋅ result of this net force F between ball and point charge
4πε0 ( l / 2 ) 2
will decrease i.e. actual electric field will be greater
1 4q than
E1 = (along OA)
4πεo l 2 F
E >
And electric field at point O by charge (–q) q o

1 q 1 4q 406. A non-conducting ring of radius 0.5 m carries a

E2 = = × (along BO)
4πε0 ( l / 2 )2 4πε0 l 2 total charge of 1.11×10–10 C distributed non-
uniformly on its circumference producing on
∴ Total electric field at point O its circumference on electric field E,
E = E1 + E2 everywhere in space.

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 l=0 (a) 4 : 1 (b) 1 : 1
The value of the line integral ∫ ( −E.dl )
l=∞ (c) 2 : 1 (d) 1 : 2
(l = 0 being center of ring) in volts is JIPMER-2005
(a) + 2 (b) − 1 Ans. (c) : Given,
(c) − 2 (d) Zero Mass of two charges (m1) = m, & (m2) = 2m
JIPMER-2017 Force on charged due to electric field,
Ans. (a) : From definition of potential difference ∴ F = qE
l =0
− ( E.dl ) = potential difference at infinity and at F qE
∫l =∞ Q Acceleration, a = =
m m
centre of ring = Vcentre – Vinfinity
Velocity, v = u + at
1 q
But by convention, Vinfinity = 0 and Vcentre = qE
4πε o R =0+ t
m
1.11 ×10–10 qE
= 9 ×109 × ≈ 2 volt v= t
0.5 m
l =0
1
∴ ∫
l =∞
(–E.dl ) = 2volt – 0volt So, kinetic energy E = mv 2
2
= +2 2
1  qE 
407. If the electric flux entering and leaving an E = m t
2 m 
enclosed surface respectively are φ1 and φ2 .
The electric charge inside the surface will be According to question,
2
φ −φ φ +φ 1  qE 
(a) 2 1 (b) 2 1 m1  t
ε0 ε0 E1 2  m1 
= 2
φ −φ E2 1  qE 
(c) 1 2 (d) ε0 ( φ2 – φ1 ) m2  t
ε0 2  m2 
JIPMER-2014 E1 m 2 2m 2
UPCPMT - 2005 = = = = 2 :1
E 2 m1 m 1
CGPET - 2009
409. A conducting sphere of radius R = 20 cm is
Ans. (d) : According to Gauss theorem "the net electric ur
flux through any closed surface is equal to the net given a charge Q = 16µC. What is E at centre?
charge inside the surface divided by ε0". (a) 3.6 × 106N / C (b) 1.8 × 106 N /C
q (c) zero (d) 0.9 × 106N /C
Therefore, φ ∝ JIPMER-2005
ε0
Ans. (a) : Given,
Let –q1 be the charge, due to which flux φ1 is entering
the surface, then Sphere of radius (R) = 20 cm = 20 × 10–2 m
−q1 Charge (Q) = 16 µC = 16 × 10–6 C
φ1 = We know that,
ε0
1  Q  9 × 109 × 16 × 10 –6
⇒ –q1 = ε0φ1 E=  =
4πεo  R 2  20 × 20 × 10 –4
Let +q2 be the charge, due to which flux φ2 is leaving
the surface. = 3.6 × 106 N/C
q 410. A charged particle is suspended in equilibrium
φ2 = 2 in a uniform vertical electric field of intensity
ε0
20000 V/m. If mass of the particle is 9.6 × 10–16
⇒ q 2 = ε 0φ2 kg, the charge on it and excess number of
So, electric charge inside the surface, electrons on the-particle respectively are (g =
= q2 + q1 10m/s2)
= ε 0φ2 – ε 0φ1 (a) 4.8 × 10−19 C, 3
= ε0(φ2 – φ1) (b) 5.8 × 10–19C, 4
408. Two similar charges having mass m and 2m are (c) 3.8 × 10–19C, 2
placed in an electric field. The ratio of their (d) 2.8 × 10–19C, 1
kinetic energy is: JIPMER-2004
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Ans. (a) : Given, 413. A spherically symmetric charge distribution is
Electric field of intensity (E) = 20000 V/m considered with charge density varying as
–16 2
The mass of particle (m) = 9.6 × 10 kg, g = 10 m/s  3 r 
ρ - for r ≤ R
Charge on the particle is given by– ρ(r) =  0  4 R 
qE = mg  Zero
 for r > R
mg
q= Where, r(r < R) is the distance from the centre
E
O (as shown in figure). the electric field at point
9.6 × 10−16 × 10 P will be:
q=
20000
q = 4.8 × 10–19 C
Now, the charge on it and excess number of the
electrons on the particle are
q 4.8 × 10 –19
n= = =3
e 1.6 × 10–19
411. If the electric potential at any point (x, y, z)m in ρ0 r  3 r  ρ0 r  3 r 
space is given by V = 3x2 volt.
(a)  −  (b)  − 
4ε 0  4 R  3ε0  4 R 
The electric field at the point (1,0,3)m will be
ρ0 r  r ρ0 r  r
(a) 3 Vm−1 directed along positive x-axis (c) 1 −  (d) 1 − 
(b) 3 Vm−1 directed along negative x-axis 4ε 0  R  5ε0  R 
(c) 6 Vm−1 directed along positive x-axis JEE Main-29.07.2022, Shift-I
(d) 6 Vm−1 directed along negative x-axis Ans.(c): Given,
JEE Main-29.06.2022, Shift-II  3 r 
Ans. (d) : Electric potential V = 3x2 ρo  −  for r ≤ R
Charge density ρ(r) =  
4 R
dV r>R
E=–  Zero for
dx
d
E = – (3x 2 ) The electric field at point P,
dx 1 q
E = – 6x Ep = × 2 .......(i)
4πεo r
At the point (1, 0, 3)
Electric field E = –6 × 1 = –6 V/m directed along Where, q is the charge on the sphere.
negative x- axis Volume of sphere, V = 4πr2.dr
412. The electric field at a point associated with a (for a small spherical segment)
light wave is given by So, charge on small spherical segment,
E = 200[sin(6 × 1015)t + sin(9 × 1015)t] Vm−1 dq = ρ.dV
Given : h = 4.14 × 10−15 eVs Now, total charge on sphere having radius r–
q r
If this light falls on a metal surface having a
work function of 2.50 eV, the maximum kinetic
∫ 0
dq = ∫ ρdV
0

energy of the photoelectrons will be Qr < R 

r 3 r   
(a) 1.90 eV (b) 3.27 eV q = ∫ ρo  −  × 4πr 2 .dr   3 r 
(c) 3.60 eV (d) 3.42 eV
o
4 R ∴ρ = ρ o − 
  4 R 
JEE Main-29.06.2022, Shift-II
r  3r r3 
2
Ans. (d) : Given, q = 4πρ0 ∫  −  dr
E = 200 [ sin (6 × 1015) t + sin (9 × 1015)t] Vm–1
0
 4 R
r
h = 4.14 × 10–15eVs, φ = 2.50 eV  3r 3 r 4 
For maximum kinetic energy, we will take higher q = 4πρo  − 
 12 4R  0
9 ×1015
frequency f = Hz  r3 r4 
2π q = 4πρo  − 
Kmax = hf – φ  4 4R 
9 × 1015 × 4.14 ×10 –15 r3  r 
= – 2.50 q = 4πρo × 1−
2π 4  R 
= 3.43 eV (nearest is 3.42 eV) Putting the value of q in equation (i)–

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 (a) tan–1 (4) (b) tan–1 (2)
1 1  4πρ0 × r 3  r 
EP = × 2 × 1 −  1
4πεo r  4  R  (c) tan −1   (d) tan–1 (3)
3
ρo r  r 
EP = 1 −  JEE Main-28.07.2022, Shift-II
4ε o  R 
Ans. (b) : Given, electric field, E = (8 m/e) V/m,
414. Two uniformly charged spherical conductors A Speed of electron, V = 2m/s
and B of radii 5 mm and 10 mm are separated Solution–
by a distance of 2 cm. If the spheres are
connected by a conducting wire, then in
equilibrium condition, the ratio of the
magnitudes of the electric fields at the surface
of the sphere A and B will be:
(a) 1 : 2 (b) 2 : 1
(c) 1 : 1 (d) 1 : 4
JEE Main-26.07.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (b) : Given,
Since, direction of electric field (E) is perpendicular
rA = 5mm, rB = 10mm, d = 2m
between two plates. So, direction of force due to electric
Let, the charge on the spherical conductors be QA and field on electron towards upward.
Q B.
So, electron deviates upward with x–axis when coming
Potential on conductors A and B are VA and VB out to the plate.
according to question –
∴ Fy = may = eE (Qq = e)
Both conductors are uniformly charged hanal.
VA = VB ay =
eE
=
e ( 8m / e )
Q  Q  Q r m m
K A  = K B  ⇒ A = A ay = 8 m/s2
 rA   rB  Q B rB So, distance travelled by electron,
QA 5 1 sx = uxt
= =
Q B 10 2 1
1 = 2×t ⇒ t = second
Since, we know that electric field at the surface of the 2
sphere – Now, Velocity of electron in y–direction,
1 Q 1
E=   vy = uy + ayt ⇒ vy = 0 + 8 ×
4πε0  r 2  2
2 vy = 4 m/s
E A Q A  rB 
∴ =   vy 4
E B Q B  rA  Now, tanθ = =
v x 2
2 2
E A 1  10  1  2  tanθ = 2
= ×  = × 
EB 2  5  2 1 θ = tan −1 ( 2 )
EA 2
= 416. A long cylindrical volume contains a uniformly
EB 1 distributed charge of density ρ Cm–3. The
415. A uniform electric field E = (8m/e) V/m is electric field inside the cylindrical volume at a
created between two parallel plates of length 2ε
1m as shown in figure, (where m = mass of distance x 0 m from its axis is ______ Vm–1
ρ
electron and e = charge of electron.). An
electron enters the field symmetrically between
the plates with a speed of 2m/s. The angle of the
deviation (θ) of the path of the electron as it
comes out of the field will be ………

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Ans. (1) : Let, a Gaussian surface inside the cylinder kq
having radius r and surface area dA. E = 2×
( d / 2)
2

4kq 8kq
E = 2× = 2
d2 d
8 × 9 × 109 × 8 × 10−6
d2 =
6.4 × 104
64 × 9 × 103
d2 =
64 ×103
d2 = 9
d = 3m
q q
418. The three charges ,q and are placed at
2 2
the corners A, B and C of a square of side 'a' as
shown in figure. The magnitude of electric field
(E) at the corner D of the square is
Charge enclosed in Gaussian surface,
qenclosed = ρ × volume
qenclosed = ρ × πx2l
Now, using Gaussian theorem –
rr ρπx 2l q  1 1 q  1 
(a) +  (b) 1+
∫ E.dA =
ε0
2 
4π ∈o a  2 2  2 
4π ∈o a  
2

ρπx 2l q  1  q  1 1
(c) 1− (d) −
∫ EdA cos 0° = ε0
2 
4π ∈o a  
2 4π ∈o a  2 2 
2 

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ρπx 2l
E ∫ dA = Ans. (a) :
ε0
ρπx 2l
E × ( 2πxl ) =
ε0
ρx  2ε 0 
E= Q x = 
2ε0  ρ 
ρ 2ε0
∴ E= ×
2ε0 ρ
E = 1 V/m Electric field due to charges q/2 at point D –
417. Two point charges A and B of magnitude k ( q / 2 ) kq
EB = = 2
–6 –6
+8×10 C and –8×10 C respectively are a2 2a
placed at a distance d apart. The electric field k ( q / 2 ) kq
at the middle point O between the charges is EC = = 2
4 –1
a2 2a
6.4×10 NC . The distance ‘d’ between the Electric field due to q charge at point (D)–
charges A and B is:
kq kq
(a) 2.0 m (b) 3.0 m EA = = 2
( )
2
a 2 2a
(c) 1.0 m (d) 4.0 m
JEE Main-28.06.2022, Shift-II Resultant electric field at point D–
Ans. (b) :

Electric field at point, P –

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ER = EB + EA cos45° + EC cos45°
kq kq kq
ER = 2 + +
2a 2 2a 2
2 2a 2
kq  1 2 
ER = +
a 2  2 2 2 
kq  1 1  q 1 1  q q
ER = + (a) (b)
a 2  2 = 2 +  ε0 2ε0
2  4πε0 a
2
 2
419. Three identical charged balls each of charge 2 q q
(c) (d)
C are suspended from a common point P by 4ε 0 2πε 0
silk threads of 2 m each (as shown in figure). JEE Main-27.06.2022, Shift-II
They form an equilateral triangle of side 1 m.
Ans. (b) : As we know, flux passing through flat
The ratio of net force on a charged ball to the
surface is equal to flux passing through curved surface.
force between any two charged balls will be:
q
Hence, flux coming out of a point charge is . Half of
ε0
this flux passes through the curved surface of the
hemisphere.
q
So, φ=
2ε0

(a) 1 : 1 (b) 1 : 4 421. A Particle of charge 7 µC is moved away form

an infinite non–conducting sheet of surface
(c) 3:2 (d) 3 :1
charge density 5.0 µCm–2 to point at a distance
JEE Main-27.06.2022, Shift-II
of 5.0 cm. The work done by the electric field
Ans. (d) : due to the sheet is
 1 
 = 9 ×109 SI unit 
 4πεo 
(a) 79 mJ (b) 158 mJ
(c) 49 mJ (d) 99 mJ
AP EAPCET-12.07.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : Given that,
Let the force at point B3 due to charges q be F as shown Charge on particle (q) = 7 µC = 7 × 10−6 C
in the figure, Surface charge density (σ) = 5.0µCm–2
Then, = 5 × 10–6 Cm–2
kq q k ( 2) × ( 2) Distance (d) = 5.0 cm
F = 12 2 =
(1)
2
r f
W = ∫ q 0 E.ds
F = 4k i
So, net force on point B3, d
q 0σ
2ε0 ∫0
3 = ds
Fnet = 2Fcos 30° = 2F ×
2
q 0 σd
Fnet = F 3 W=
2ε 0
According to question the ratio of net force to the force
between two charges- 7 × 10−6 × 5 ×10−6 × 0.05
=
Fnet F 3 3 2 × 8.86 × 10−12
= = 7 × 5× 5
F F 1 =
420. If a charge q is placed at the center of a closed 2 × 886
hemispherical non-conducting surface, the total = 0.0987
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422. A small sphere of charge 50 µC and mass 5 g is We join A to the origin with a line along the y axis which
attached to a horizontal light string and placed there is no change in potential. Now, we connected the
in a uniform electric field that makes an angle origin to the point B with a line along the x-axis.
30º with the horizontal. The opposite end of the potential change along x-axis is,
string is attached to a vertical wall. If the x r r 2
∆V = − ∫ E ⋅ dx = −5∫ xdx
sphere is in static equilibrium and the string is 0 0

horizontal, then the tension in the string is x 2 2

( Acceleration due to gravity =10 m/s2) = −5   = −10 V

(a) 5.75 × 10 −2 N (b) 6.65 × 10 −2 N  2 0
(c) 8.66 × 10 −2 N (d) 0.12N 424. A large charged plane having surface charge
density 4.9 × 10–6 C m–2 lies in the x – y plane.
AP EAMCET-11.07.2022, Shift-II
A circular plane of radius of 1 cm is lying
Ans. (c) : Given that, completely in the region where x, y and z
Charge of sphere = 50µC coordinates are all positive. When the plane’s
Mass, m = 5 gm normal makes an angle 600 with the z-axis. The
= 5 × 10–3 kg electric flux through the circular plane is–
Angle, θ = 30° 1
= 9 × 109 Nm 2 C −2
4πε 0
(a) 43.56 N m2 C–1 (b) 48.36 N m2 C–1
2 –1
(c) 36.76 N m C (d) 32.56 N m2 C–1
AP EAMCET-08.07.2022, Shift-I
Ans. (a): Given that,
Surface charge density (σ) = 4.9 × 10–6 Cm–2
Radius of circle (r) = 1cm = 10−2 m
According to sine rules Angle, θ = 60°
T mg Flux, φ = EA cos60°
= σ
sin120° sin150° = πr 2 cos 60°
mg sin120° 2ε0
T=
4.9 × 10−6 × 3.14 × (10−2 )
2
sin150° 1
= ×
5 ×10−3 × 10 × 3 / 2 2 × 8.86 ×10−12 2
=
1/ 2 4.9 × 3.14 × 102
= 8.66 × 10–2 N =
4 × 8.86
423. The electric field in a region of space is given 4.9 × 314 ×102
r =
(
as E = 5 NC-1 xi. )
$ Consider point A on the y - 4 × 886
axis at y = 5 m and point B on the axis at x = = 0.43414 × 102
2m. If the potentials at points A and B are VA = 43.41 Nm2C–1 43.56 N m2 C–1
and VB respectively. then ( VB - VA ) is 425. A charge Q is to be divided between two
(a) –15 V (b) 8 V objects. The values of the charges on the
objects so that the electrostatic force between
(c) –10 V (d) –12.5V
them will be maximum is
AP EAMCET-05.07.2022, Shift-I
Q Q Q 2
Ans. (c) : Given that, (a) . (b) . Q
r 2 2 3 3
Electric field, E = 5x $i N/C
Q 3 Q 4
(c) . Q (d) . Q
4 4 5 5
AP EAMCET-05.07.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Given that,
Charge = Q
Charge divided into two part by a distance r.
Let the charge on A = q
The charge on B will be = Q – q

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 427. When the distance between two charged
particles is halved, the force between them
becomes:
(a) One-fourth (b) Half
The force between the two objective will be (c) Double (d) Four times
Q ⋅Q AP EAMCET-25.09.2020, Shift-I
FAB = A 2B
4πε0 r Ans. (d) : Force between two charge when distance is r
q (Q − q ) Kq1q 2
F=
= r2
4πε0 r 2

1
For the force to be maximum we differentiate the above F∝ 2
with respect to q r
d FAB F1 r22
=0 So, the =
dq F2 r12
1  dq ( Q − q )  F1 ( r / 2 )
2

 =0 =
4πε0 r 2  dq  F2 r2
d ( Q ⋅ q − q2 ) F1 1
= =0 =
dq F2 4
Q – 2q = 0 F2 = 4F1
2q = Q 428. The given figure shows the electric lines of
Q force emerging from a charged body. If the
q = , on the both object
2 electric fields at A and B are EA and EB
426. A cylinder of radius R and length L is placed respectively between A and B is r. then:
in a uniform electric field E parallel to the
cylinder axis. The total flux for the surface of
the cylinder is given by
πR 2
(a) 2πR2E (b)
E
R
(c) (d) Zero
E
JIPMER-2016
Ans. (d) : Given that,
Radius of cylinder = R (a) EA > EB (b) EA < EB
Length of cylinder = L EB E
(c) EA = (d) EA = 2B
Electric field = E r r
Electric flux of surface of area A is, φ = EA AP EAMCET-25.09.2020, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : As we know that, electric field intensity is
proportional to the density of electric field lines. As we
go from A to B, the density of electric field lines
decreases and density of electric field lines of A is more
denser than B.
Flux through surface A, φA = EA So, the density EA > EB
= Eπr2
and φB = – Eπr2
Flux through curved surface = ∫ E.ds
= ∫ E.ds cos90°
=0
Total flux, φ = φA + φB + φC
= Eπr2 – Eπr2 + 0
=0

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429. A point charge of 10–7C is situated at the centre t12 m e
of cube of 1 m side. The electric flux through its =
t 22 m p
surface is _______
(a) 113 × 104 N.m2.C–1 t 2  mp 
1/ 2

4
(b) 11.3 × 10 N.m .C 2 –1 =  
4 2 –1
t1  m e 
(c) 1.13 × 10 N.m .C
(d) 0.113 × 104 N.m2.C–1 431. A square frame of side 0.05 m is situated with
its positive normal making angle of 45° with a
AP EAMCET-07.10.2020, Shift-I
uniform electric field of 10 2V.m −1 . The flux of
Ans. (c) : Given that,
the electric field through the surface bounded
Charge = 10–7C
by the square frame is ______.
As we know that,
(a) 250 × 10–3 V. m (b) 25 × 10–3 V. m
Electric flux through surface,
(c) 10 × 10–3 V. m (d) 100 × 10–3 V. m
q
φ= AP EAMCET (Medical)-07.10.2020, Shift-I
ε0
Ans. (b) : Given:
10−7 A square frame of side (a) = 0.05 m.
φ =
8.85 × 10−12 So the area of square frame
105
φ = = 0.1129×105
8.85
φ = 1.13 × 104 N.m2/C

430. An electron of mass me, initially at rest moves

through a certain distance in a uniform electric
field in time t1. A proton of mass mp also A = a2 = (0.05)2 = 25 × 10–4 m2
initially at rest takes time t2 to move through Angle made by positive normal of area with electric
an equal distance in this uniform electric field. field, θ = 45°
Neglecting the effect of gravity the ratio t2/t1 is Uniform electric field, E = 10 2 V.m–1
nearly equal to We know that electric flux φ is given by
2  
mp m  φ = E ⋅ A = EA cos θ
(a) (b)  p 
me  me  φ = 10 2 × 25×10−4 ×cos 45°
m 
1/ 2
m 
3/ 2 1
φ = 10 2 × 25×10−4 ×
(c)  p  (d)  p  2
 me   me  –3
φ = 25 × 10 V.m
AP EAMCET-24.09.2020, Shift-II
432. In a region of uniform electric field of intensity
AMU-2004
E, an electron of mass me is released from rest.
Ans. (c) : Mass of electron = me The distance travelled by the electron in a time
Mass of proton = mp t is
1 2 2me t 2 eEt 2
Q F = qE, S = at (a) (b)
2 e 2me
1  qE  2
∴ S=  t ( F = ma ) (c)
m e gt 2
(d)
2Et 2
2 m 
eE eme
1  qE  2 AP EAMCET -2015
Then, Se =   t1
2  me  Ans. (b) : Given,
Uniform electric field of intensity = E
1  qE  2
Sp =   t2 Mass = me
2  m p 
Then,
Distance travel by electron = distance travel by proton. F = eE
Se = Sp mea = eE
1 qE 2 1 qE 2 eE
t1 = t2 a= …(i)
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 1 3
S = at 2 …(ii) φ = 2 3 ×3.14×(0.1) ×
2
2 2
Putting the value of equation (i) & (ii) - φ= 3 × 3 ×3.14×(0.01)
eEt 2
So, S= φ = 3× 3.14×1×10−2
2m e
φ = 9.42 ×10−2 Nm 2C−1
433. The electric field strength due to a 10µC point
436. The variation of electric potential with distance
charge at a distance of 50cm from it. is_____
5 –1 5 –1 from a fixed point is shown in the figure.
(a) 3.6 × 10 N.C (b) 1.8 × 10 N.C
What is the value of electric field at x = 2m?
(c) 7.2 × 105 N.C–1 (d) 7.2 × 104 N.C–1
AP EAMCET-03.09.2021, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Given, charge (q) = 10 µC = 10 × 10−6 C
Distance (d) = 50 cm = 50 × 10−2 m
We know,
10 × 10−6
E = 9 × 109 ×
( 50 ×10 )
−2 2

9
= ×106 = 3.6 × 105 N/C
25 6
(a) 0 (b)
434. Which statement (s) among the following are 2
incorrect: 6 6
(i) A negative test charge experiences a force (c) (d)
1 3
opposite to the direction of the field
AP EAMCET-03.09.2021, Shift-I
(ii) The tangent drawn to a line of force
represents the direction of electric field. Ans. (a) : We know,
(iii) The electric field lines never intersect. Electric field intensity,
(iv) The electric field lines form a closed loop. dV
E=
(a) (i) only (b) (ii) & (iii) only dx
(c) (iii) only (d) (iv) only dV
At, x = 2 slope, =0
AP EAMCET-19.08.2021, Shift-I dx
Ans. (d) : Electric field lines originate at the positive Hence, E = 0
charge and terminate at negative charge but they never 437. An infinitely long thin straight wire has
form a closed loop. Hence statement given in option (d) uniform linear charge density of
is incorrect where as the rest of the statements are
1
correct. Cm -1 . Magnitude of electric intensity at point
3
435. A circular plate sheet of radius 10 cm is placed
12 cm away is –––– (ε0 = 8.8 × 10–12 F m–1)
in a uniform electric field of 2 3 N.C–1
(a) 0.5 × 1011 N.C–1 (b) 0.33 × 1011 N.C–1
making an angle of 60º with the field. Then find 11 –1
(c) 0.75 × 10 N.C (d) 0.99 × 1011 N.C–1
the electric flux through the sheet.
(a) 1.36 × 102 N.m2.C–1 AP EAMCET-06.09.2021, Shift-I
(b) 9.42 × 10–2 N.m2.C–1 Ans. (a) : Given,
(c) 0.515 × 102 N.m2.C–1 Thin straight wire has uniform linear charge density of
(d) 0.515 × 104 N.m2.C–1 1
Cm−1 r = 12 cm = 0.12 m
AP EAMCET-24.08.2021, Shift-I 3
Ans. (b) : Given, q
We know that for a cylinder E =
r = 10 cm = 0.1 m, E = 2 3 ×105 NC−1 2πε 0 r
As the angle between the plane sheet and the electric where q is the linear charge density and r is the distance
field is 60°. of the point
φ = EA cos θ 2×9×109 2×9×109 ×102
So, E = = = 0.5×1011 NC−1
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438. What is the angle between maximum value of Ans. (c) : Since, we know that the electric lines of
potential gradient and equipotential surface? forces of negative charge is always towards the charge,
π radical and inwards
(a) 0 (b)
4
π
(c) (d) π
2
AP EAMCET-20.08.2021, Shift-II
Ans. (c) : The angle between maximum value of potential ]
gradient and equipotential surface is always π/2. Therefore, option (c) is correct.
439. If same charge q is placed inside a sphere and 442. A uniform electric field of 500 V. m–1 is
cube having radius 1m and side 2m
directed at 30° with the positive x-axis as
respectively. What will be the ratio of flux
shown in the figure. The potential difference
passing through them?
(VB–VA) if OA = 3 m and OB= 5m is _____.
(a) 1 : 1 (b) 1 : 8
(c) 8 : 1 (d) 1 : 2
JIPMER-2019
Ans. (a) : The total flux linked with a closed surface is
1
times the charge enclosed by the closed surface
ε0
q enclosed
Flux φ =
ε0
Since enclosed charge is same. So the flux will be same
flux through sphere = flux through cube (a) –250(3 3 + 5)V (b) 250(3 3 + 5)V
1:1 (c) –250(3 + 5 3)V (d) 250(3 + 5 3)V
440. Potential difference is given as V(x) = –x2y volt.
AP EAMCET-23.08.2021, Shift-II
Find electric field at a point (1, 2)?
ˆ Ans. (a) : Given that
(a) î + 4jV/m (b) –4iˆ − ˆj V/m
Electric field = 500 Vm–1
ˆ
(c) 4i + j V/mˆ ˆ ˆ
(d) 4i − j V/m Direction angle = 30°
JIPMER-2019 VB – VA = ?
Ans. (c) : Given,
Potential difference, V(x) = –x2y
−∂v  ∂v ∂v 
E= = − ˆi + ˆj
∂ ( x, y) 
 ∂x ∂y 

( )
E = − −2xyiˆ + (−x 2 ) ˆj
At, x = 1, y = 2
( )
Ε = (2 × 1 × 2) ˆi + (1) ˆj = 4iɵ+ɵj V / m
2

441. Find the correct diagram of electric lines of (

E = 500cos30°ˆi + 500sin 30°ˆj V / m )
forces for negative charge.  3ˆ 1 
E = 500× i + 500× ˆj V / m
 2 2 
(a) (b) (
E = 250 3iˆ + 250ˆj V / m )
Q A = (–3m, 0, 0)
and B = (0, 5m, 0)
(0,5,0)
(250 )( )
B
∫ dV = −∫ 3iˆ + 250ˆj dxiˆ + dyjˆ + dzkˆ
A (−3,0,0)
(0,5,0)
(c) (d) VB − VA = −  250 3 x + 250y
  (−3,0,0)
VB − VA = – 250 3 3 + 5 V ( )
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443. In a region of constant potential______ Ans. (b) : Given,
(a) The electric field is zero Mass (m) = 50 g = 50 × 10–3 kg
(b) The electric field is uniform Electric field (E) = 6.4 × 104 N/C
(c) The electric field changes necessarily if a Charge (q) = 5 µC
charge is placed outside the region
We know that the period of pendulum is
(d) There can be no charge inside the region
l
AP EAMCET (Medical)-05.10.2021, Shift-I T1 = 2π .....(i)
g
Ans. (a&d) : The relation between electric field and
potential is given by When electric field will be applied then effective
gravity will becomes
−dV
E= Eq
dr g′ = g −
m
V is constant then
E = 0 therefore there can be no charge inside the region l
T2 = 2π
If a charge is placed outside the region the electric field g′
does not change.  l 
Hence (a & d) is correct. T2 = 2π   .....(ii)
 Eq 
 g − 
444. Match the following? m
Column I Column II On dividing equation (ii) by (i), we get–
(A) r0 (i) Point charge T2  g 
Now, =  
(B) r–1 (ii) Thin infinitely long wire of T1  Eq 
 g − 
uniform linear charge m
density
T2 10
(C) r–3 (iii) Infinite uniformly charged =
T1 10 − 6.4×104 ×5×10−6
plane sheet
50×10−3
(D) r–2 (iv) Electric field on the axial
line of short electric dipole T2 10
=
(a) (A-iii), (B-ii), (C-iv), (D-i) T1 10 − 6.4
(b) (A-iii), (B-iv), (C-i), (D-iii) T2 10
(c) (A-iii), (B-iv), (C-i), (D-ii) =
T1 3.6
(d) (A-iv), (B-iii), (C-i), (D-ii)
T2
AP EAMCET (Medical)-05.10.2021, Shift-I = 2.778 = 1.667
T1
Ans. (a) : r0 – Infinite uniformly charged
r–1 – Thin infinitely long wire of uniform linear charged 446. Identify the WRONG statement.
density (a) In an electric field two equipotential surfaces
–3
r – Electric field on the axial line of short electric can never intersect.
dipole (b) A charged particle free to move in an electric
r
r–2 – Point charge field shall always move in the direction of E .
445. The bob of a pendulum of mass 50 g with a (c) Electric field at the surface of a charged
positive charge 5µC is oscillating with a time conductor is always normal to the surface.
period T1. An electric field of intensity 6.4×104 (d) The electric potential decrease along a line of
NC–1 is applies vertically upwards. Now the force in an electric field.
T2 AMU-2009
time period is T2. then the value of is
T1 Ans. (b) : According to the statement A positively
_______ (g = 10ms–2) charged particle free to move in electric field will move
(a) 2.67 (b) 1.67 in the direction of electric field. Where as a negatively
(c) 4.7 (d) 6.67 charged particle will move in opposite direction of the
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447. An electron (mass m and charge-e) is fired
r
along x-axis with a velocity V0 in an area with
r
uniform electric field E along y-axis as shown
in the figure. The trajectory of the electron is
given by the relation
(a) P1 > P3 > P2 (b) P1 > P2 > P3
(c) P2 > P1 > P3 (d) P1 = P2 = P3
AMU-2018
Ans. (b) : The region in which electric of forces are
closer have more value of electric field than the region
in which electric lines of forces are farther.
(1) Electric lines of forces are closer and uniform so
acceleration of proton is increasing till B, hence proton
2eE 2 1 eE 2 has maximum velocity at B, therefore P1 is maximum.
(a) y = – x (b) y = – x
mv 0 2 mv 02 (2) in this figure electric lines of forces are going away
from each other hence electric field continuously
1 ( eE )
2
2eE 2 decreases, so P2 is derate at B
(c) y = – x (d) y = – x
mv 20 2 mv 20 (3) in this figure electric lines of forces are farthest
AMU-2019 among till three figures hence acceleration on proton is
minimum due to weakest electric field hence P3 is
Ans. (b) : An electron is fired along x-axis with a
minimum at B
velocity V0 in an area a with uniform electric field E
along y-axis ∴ P1 > P2 > P3
449. A point charge + Q is placed at a distance d/2
directly above the centre of a square of side d.
The magnitude of electric flux through the
square is
Q Q
(a) (b)
6d 6ε o
Qd Qε o
(c) (d)
6ε o 6d
Electric force = F = q × E
AMU-2016
F qE BITSAT-2010
Acceleration (a) = = …(i)
m m Ans. (b) : The total electric flux due to this charge will
Time taken to cross the field of charges pass evenly through the six faces of the cube so electric
distance x 1
= = …(ii) flux through one face will be equal to of the total
velocity V0 6
Putting value of equation (i) and (ii) in equation (iii) electric flux due to this charge.
1
So, S = ut + at 2 .....(iii)
2
2
1 qE  x 
y = 0 − × × 
2 m  V0 
1 qE 2 1 eE 2 According to Gauss's law –
∴ y =− 2
x =− x
2 mv 0 2 mV02   Q
dφ = E ⋅ dS =
448. Figure shows three arrangement of electric 6ε 0
field lines. In each arrangement, a proton is
released from rest at point A and is then 450. The electric field in a region is given by
accelerated through point B by the electric r A
field. Points A and B have equal separations in E =  3  i. An expression for the potential in
x 
the three arrangements. If P1, P2 and P3 are
linear momentum of the proton at point B is the region, assuming the potential at infinity to
the three arrangements respectively, then be zero, is

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 A 2x 2 We know that potential at the centre due to shells will
(a) (b) be
2x 3 A
Vcentre = Vdue to q + Vdue to Q
A2 A
(c) (d) Kq KQ
2x 2x 2 = +
r1 r2
AMU-2015
Ans. (d) : Given that, Kσ4πr12 Kσ4πr22
= +
r A r1 r2
E =  3 i
x  = Kσ4πr1 + Kσ4πr2
We know, = Kσ4π(r1 + r2)
r dV 1
E=− = σ4π(r1 + r2 )
dr 4πε 0
r
dV = −Edr σ
r = (r1 + r2 )
ε0
∫ dV = ∫ −Edr
r 452. The potential at a point x (measured in µm)
V = − ∫ E ⋅ dr
due to some charges situated on the x-axis is
( x,y,z ) r r given by V(x) = 20/(x2 – 4) volt.
V=− ∫
∞
E ⋅ dr The electric field E at x = 4 µm is given by
(a) (10/9) volt/µm and in the +ve x direction
( x,y,z )
V= ∫
∞
Aˆ
x3
(
i ⋅ dxiˆ + dyjˆ + dzkˆ ) (b) (5/3) volt/µm and in the –ve x direction
(c) (5/3) volt/µm and in the +ve x direction
x
A (d) (20/9) volt/µm and in the –ve x direction
V = −∫ dx AMU-2015
0
x3
x Ans. (a) : Given,
x −3+1 V(x) = 20/ (x2 – 4)
= −A
−3 + 1 0 −dv −d  20 
E(x) = =  
V =
A dx dx  x 2 − 4 
2x 2 −20
451. Two concentric spherical shells of radii r1 and E(x) = × 2x
(x − 4)
2 2

r2 have similar charges and equal surface

charge densities (σ). What is the potential at  
40x 
the common centre? E(x) = 
 ( x 2 − 4 )2 
σ σ   x = 4µm
(a) ( r1 + r2 ) (b) ( r1 − r2 )
εo εo 40.4 160 10
E= = =
σ r12 σ r22 (16 − 4 )
2
144 9
(c) (d)
ε o r2 ε o r1
10
AMU-2015 E= V / µm
9
Ans. (a) : Charge on smaller shell q is, So, Electric field is (10/9) volt/µm and in the +ve x
direction.
453. An oil drop of n excess electrons is held
stationary under a constant electric field E in
Millikan's oil drop experiment. The density of
oil is ρ. The radius of the drop is
1/ 2 1/ 2
 3neE   3nρg 
(a)   (b)  
Charge on smaller shell q is,  2πρg   2πeE 
q = σ × 4πr12  3nEe 
1/ 3 1/ 3
 3nρg 
Charge on larger shell Q is, (c)   (d)  
 4πρg   4πeE 
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Ans. (c) : According to Millikan's oil drop experiment, 6.8 × 10−6 + 4.3 ×10−6
When downward weight of drop is balanced by upward E =
2 × 8.85 ×10−12
electrostatic force and charge on drop, q = ne i.e.
11.1
qE = mg E= × 106
2 × 8.85
neE = mg .....(i)
If r is radius of oil drop then mass, E = 6.27 × 105 N/C
4 For the positively charged sheet, the direction of the
m = πr 3ρ .....(ii) electric field inside the plates is in the right direction. For
3
the negatively charged sheet, the direction of electric field
On solving equation (i) and (ii), we get–
inside the plate is again in the right direction.
3ne E
r =
3
455. Two parallel large nonconducting sheets with
4πρg identical (positive) uniform surface charge
 3neE 
1/ 3
densities, and a sphere A with a uniform
∴ r= 
 4πρg  (positive) volume charge density are arranged
as shown in figure. Rank the points 1, 2, 3 and
454. Figure shows the portions of two infinite 4 according to the magnitudes of the net
parallel non-conducing sheets having the electric field in increasing order.
magnitude of the surface charge densities
σ (+) = 6.8µC/m 2 and σ (–) = 4.3µC/m 2 for the
positively and negatively charged sheets,
r
respectively. Find the electric field E between
the sheets

(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 1, 2, 3 = 4
(c) 1= 2, 3, 4 (d) 4, 3, 2, 1
AMU-2013
Ans. (b) : The net electric field due to both sheets will
be equal and opposite in direction so net electric field
will be zero.
(a) 6.3 × 105 N/C towards right ∴ Points which are near to sphere will have maximum
(b) 6.3 × 105 N/C towards left value of electric field.
(c) 1.41 × 105 N/C towards right Point 3 and 4 are at equal distance so electric field at 3
and 4 will be same
(d) 1.41 × 105 N/C towards left
So, increasing order of electric field 1,2,3 = 4
AMU-2014
Ans. (a) : Given,
σ(+) = 6.8 µC/m2 = 6.8 × 10–6 C/m2
σ(–) = 4.3 µC/m2 = 4.3 × 10–6 C/m2
The electric field between the plate is the sum of the
electric field of the positively charged sheet and the
negatively charged sheet.
r r r 456. Two point charges +10–7 C and –10–7C are
ET = E+ + E− place at A and B, 20 cm apart as shown in the
figure. Calculate the electric field at C, 20 cm
apart from both A and B.

σ( + ) σ( − )
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 (a) 1.5 × 10–5 N/C (b) 2.2 × 104 N/C 458. The top of the atmosphere is about 400 kV with
(c) 3.5 × 106 N/C 5
(d) 3.0 × 10 N/C respect to the surface of the earth,
AMU-2012 corresponding to an electric field that decreases
with altitude. Near the surface of the earth, the
Ans. (b) : Given,
field is about 100 Vm–1.
Two point charges + 10–7C and –10–7C.
Still, we do not get an electric shock as we step
out of our house into the open house, because
(assume the house to be a steel cage so that
there is no field inside)
(a) there is a potential difference between our
body and the ground
(b) 100 Vm-1 is not high electric field so that we
do not feel the shock
(c) our body and the ground forms an
equipotential surface
(d) the dry atmosphere is not a conductor
UPSEE - 2014
  Ans. (d) : Air/Dry atmosphere is not a good conductor
E  = E  = E
 A   B  of electricity, rather it is a bad conductor. But it does act
By similarity the vertical components will cancel out as a conducting medium in times of lighting, which is
and horizontal components will add. due to very high potential differences. Since 400 kv is
E net = 2E cos60° not very high potential difference. So, it will not act as
conducting medium therefore lighting will not strike the
9 −7 1 ground.
2×9×10 ×10 ×
E net = 2
(0.2)
2 459. In the uniform electric field of E = 1 × 104 NC–1,
an electron is accelerated from rest. The
E net = 2 .2 × 104 N/C velocity of the electron when it has travelled a
457. A charge 10 µC is placed at the centre of a distance of 2 × 10–2 m is nearly:
hemisphere of radius R = 10 cm as shown. The e 11 -1 
electric flux through the hemisphere (in MKS  of electron ≈ 1.8×10 C kg 
 m 
units) is (a) 8.5 × 106 ms–1 (b) 1.6 × 106 ms–1
(c) 0.85 × 106 ms–1 (d) 0.425 × 106 ms–1
Karnataka CET-2012
Ans. (a) : Given,
(a) 20 × 10 5
(b) 10 × 10 5 S = 2 × 10–2 m,
(c) 6 × 105 (d) 2 × 105 E= 1 × 104 N C–1
AMU-2012 F = qE
Ans. (c) : Given, ma = qE [QF = ma]
Hemisphere of radius, r = 10 cm qE
Acceleration, a =
Charge, q = 10µC m
Electron accelerates from rest,
q
Electric flux through the sphere (φ) = i.e. u = 0
ε0
According to Newton's third law of motion,
q v2 = u2 + 2as
∴ Electric flux through the hemisphere (φ) =
2ε 0 v = 2 as [Q u = 0]
1 10×10−6
φ= × 2qEs zeEs
2 8.85×10−12 v= =
m m
φ = 0.564 × 106
φ = 5.64 × 105 Nm2/C v = 2 ×1.8 × 1011 × 104 × 2 × 10−2
φ 6 × 105 Nm2/C v = 8.5 × 106 ms −1

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460. Two small balls, each carrying a charge q are Ans. (b) : Given ,
suspended by equal insulator strings of length l Average power output, P = 1500 W
m from the hook of a stand. This arrangement
Speed of light, c = 3 × 108 m/s
is carried in a satellite in space. The tension in
each string will be We know that average intensity of an electromagnetic
wave is,
1 q 1 q2
(a) (b) P
4πε 0 l 2
4πε 0 4l 2 I=
A
1 q2 1 q Where, I = Average intensity
(c) (d)
4πε 0 l 2
(4πε0 ) l P = Average output power
JIPMEER-2015 A = Area of the spherical surface around the
Ans. (b) : Suppose T be the tension in the spring also in point source
the stability two balls will be in a straight line. P 1
Now, = ε 0 E 02 c
Condition of balls in space A 2
2P
E 02 =
So, force acting on the balls, 4πr 2 ε 0 c
1 q2
F= ….(i) 2P
4πε 0 ( 2l )2 ⇒ E0 =
4πr 2 ε 0 c
The force will be balanced by tension in the string,
T=F .…(ii) 2 × (1500)
E0 =
From equation (i) and (ii), 4 × (3.14) × (3)2 × (8.85 × 10 −12 ) × (3 × 108 )
1 q2 E0 = 100Vm–1
T=
4πε0 4l 2 463. A conductor of length 100 cm and area of
r cross-section 1 mm2 carries a current of 5A. If
461. An electric field E = 30x 2 ˆi exists in space.
the resistivity of the material of the conductor
Then, the potential difference VA –VO, where
VO is the potential at the origin and VA is the is 3.0×10-8 Ω - m, then the electric field across
potential at x = 2 m, is given by the conductor is
(a) – 80 (b) 120 (a) 0.15 V/m (b) 0.015 V/m
(c) – 120 (d) 80 (c) 1.5 V/m (d) 0.0015 V/m
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Ans. (a) : Given, Ans. (a) : We know current density is related to electric

E = 30x 2ˆi field as,
dv E
E=− J=
dx ρ
dv = −E ⋅ dx
Where, ρ = Resistivity
v = −∫ E.dx Here, I = 5A, A = 1 mm2 = 1 × 10–6 m2
VA 2
2
 x3  and ρ = 3 × 10–8 Ω-m
2ˆ ˆ
∫V0 dv = − ∫0 30x i ⋅ idx = − 30  
 3 0
So, electric field inside the conductor is,
I
8 E = J ⋅ρ = ⋅ρ
VA – V0 = −30× A
3
VA – V0 = –80 volt 5 × 3 ×10−8
E =
462. A point source of electromagnetic radiation has 1× 10−6
an average power output of 1500 W. The E= 0.15 V/m
maximum value of electric field at a distance of 464. A parallel plate capacitor has an electric field
3m from this source in Vm–1 is of 105 V/m between the plates. If the charge on
(a) 500 (b) 100 the capacitor plate is 1 µC, the force on each
500 250 capacitor plate is
(c) (d)
3 3 (a) 0.5 N (b) 0.05 N
(e) 10 5 (c) 0.005 N (d) None of these
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Electric field between parallel plate capacitor (E) = 105 V/m (c) 3 (d) 4
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We know, the relation between force and electric field Ans. (d) : The electric lines of force cannot enter the
is– metallic sphere as electric field inside the solid metallic
Q2 sphere is zero. Also, the origination and termination of
F=
2ε 0 A electric lines of force from the metallic surface is normally.
Q 467. A positively charged thin metal ring of radius
E= R is fixed in the xy-plane, with its centre at the
ε0 A
origin. A negatively charged particle is released
1
∴ F = Q⋅E .....(i) from rest at the point P (0, 0, c) where c > 0.
2
Consider the following statements:
Put the value of Q and E in equation (i),
(1) The electric field at P due to the metallic ring
1
F = × 10−6 × 105 is always directed towards origin.
2
(2) The negatively charged particle is accelerated
F = 0.5 × 10–1
towards origin and undergoes periodic
F = 0.05 N motion.
465. An electron of 100 eV energy is projected Which of the above statements is/are correct?
towards large negatively charged plate having
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
charge density −2×10−6C/m2. Then, what must
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
be the distance of electron, so it does not strike
the plate? SCRA-2015
(a) 0.44 mm (b) 0.44 cm Ans. (b) : The negatively charged particles is
(c) 0.44 m (d) None of the above accelerated toward origin and undergoes periodic
CG PET- 2007 motion. Thus the statements (2) is correct.
Ans. (a) : Given, 468. The electric flux through a closed surface is
The electron has energy = 100 eV = 100 × 1.6 × 10–19 J zero. It means that
The plate having charge density (σ) = –2 × 10–6 C/m2 (a) no electric field lines either leave or enter the
We know, electric field due to large metal plate is σ/ε0. surface
It can just cross potential difference of 100V. (b) there are no positive charges present inside
σ the closed surface
K.E. = e   d (c) the algebraic sum of all the charges present
 ε0 
inside the surface is zero
K.E. × ε 0 (d) the enclosed surface is a region of uniform
d=
e×σ electric field
100 × 1.6 × 10−19 × 8.85 × 10−12 SCRA-2015
d=
1.6 × 10−19 × 2 ×10−6 Ans. (c) : It means the algebric sum of all the charges
8.85 × 10−10 present inside the surface is zero.
d= = 0.44 mm
2 ×10−6
469. A particle of mass m and charge q is thrown at
466. A metallic sphere is placed in a uniform electric velocity u in the x-direction against uniform
field. The line of force follow the path (s) shown electric field E in the negative x-direction. The
in the figure as
distance it will travel before coming to
momentary rest is
mu 2 2mu 2
(a) (b)
qE qE
mu 2 mu 2
(c) (d)
2qE 4qE
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qE electric lines of force?
a= (a) Electric lines of force never intersects with
m
According to Newton third of motion, each other
2
v = u + 2as
2 (b) Electric lines of force are always
perpendicular to equipotential surface
qE
0 = u2 – 2 × ×s (c) Electric lines of force start from positive
m
charge and terminates on negative charge
2
mu (d) Electric lines of force are always parallel to
s=
2qE equipotential surface
ur
470. The electric field E associated with a current J&K-CET-2018
flowing through a straight conductor is Ans. (d) : (i) Electric lines of force are always
(a) zero only inside the conductor perpendicular to equipotential surface.
(b) zero, inside the outside the conductor (ii) Electric field lines originate from positive charge
(c) finite inside the conductor and zero outside and terminate at negative charge.
the conductor (iii) More electric field lines more strength of electric
(d) Finite inside and outside the conductor field.
SCRA-2009 (iv) They are radial for point charge.
Ans. (a) : If a current passes through any conductor, net (v) They have not any physical existence.
charge through any section is zero. 474. The ratio of magnitude of electric displacement
Hence electric field in the vicinity of the conductor (D) and electric field (E) is
zero. We can observe using Biot-Savart law that the (a) Charge density (b) Permittivity
magnetic field at the axis of the cylindrical wire will be
(c) Electric susceptibility (d) Dielectric constant
zero and Electrostatic field is zero inside a conductor.
J&K-CET-2014
471. A stationary charge outside a hollow conductor
Electricdisplacement (D)
(a) produces an electric field in the interior of the Ans. (b) : Permittivity (ε) =
hollow Electric field (E)
(b) does not produce an electric field in the 475. An infinite line charge produces a field of 18 ×
interior of the hollow 105 N/C at a distance of 4 cm. what is the linear
(c) produces magnetic field in the interior of the charge density?
hollow (a) 18 µ C/m (b) 5 µ C/m
(d) None of the above (c) 4 µ C/m (d) 10µ C/m
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Ans. (a) : The stationary charges outside a hollow 5
Ans. (c) : Given, E = 18 × 10 N/C, d = 4 cm = 0.04 m
conductor produces an electric field in the interior of the
electric field due to infinite line,
hollow.
λ
472. The electric field inside a spherical shell of E=
uniform surface charge density is 2 πε 0d

(a) zero  1 
(b) constant less than zero λ = 2πε0 E d Q = 9 × 109 Nm 2 / c 2 
 4πε 0 
(c) directly proportional to distance from the
centre 18 × 10 × 0.04
5
λ=
(d) none of these 2 × 9 × 109
J&K CET- 2002 λ = 4 μC/m
Ans. (a) : In a spherical shell, all the charges resides at 476. A point dipole is located at the origin in some
outer surface or you can just say on the surface of the orientation. The electric field at the point (10
shell. Since all the charge reside on the outer surface of cm, 10 cm) on the x-y plane is measured to
the spherical shell, so according to Gauss law electric have a magnitude 1.0 × 10–3 V/m. What will be
field of uniformly surface charge density spherical shell the magnitude of the electric field at the point
is zero. (20 cm, 20 cm)?
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 (a) 5.0 × 10–4 V/m Ans. (a) : For charging the capacitor,
(b) 2.5 × 10–4 V/m
(c) It will depend on the orientation of the dipole Q = Qo 1 − e( −
t
CR )
(d) 1.25 × 10–4 V/m Potential difference (V) = Vo 1 − e ( −
t
CR )
J&K-CET-2012
Ans. (d) : Given,
E = 1.0 × 10–3 V/m at a point (10 cm, 10 cm)
So, distance from the origin,
r= 102 + 102 = 10 2 cm = 0.1 2 m
1 p
E=
4πε 0 ( r ')3 478. Two large metal plates are placed parallel to
3 each other. The inner surfaces of plates are
p = 4πε0r E .....(i)
charged by +σ and –σ (Coulomb/m2). The outer
Now, electric field at a point (20 cm, 20 cm) surfaces are neutral. The electric field is ........
r′ = 202 + 202 = 20 2 in the region between the plates and ......
outside the plates.
1 p 2σ σ σ
E′ = (a) , (b) , zero
4πε r 3 ε0 ε0 ε0
p = E′4πε0(r′)3 .....(ii)
2σ 2σ
On solving equation (i) and (ii), we get– (c) , zero (d) zero,
ε0 ε0
1 E ( 4πε 0 r 3
) MP PET-2008
E′ = ×
4πε 0 r '3 Ans. (b) : We know that,
σA = +σ
Er 3
E′ = EA
r' 3
σA = 0 EA
( )
3
1× 10–3 × 0.1 2
E′ = EB EB
( 0.2 2 )
3

E′ = 0.125 × 10–3 σ σ
EA = and EB =
Hence, E′ = 1.25 × 10–4 V/m 2ε0 2ε0

477. During charging a capacitor, variations of Hence, the electric field between the plates-
potential V of the capacitor with time t is E = EA – (–EB)
shown as σ σ
E= +
2ε 0 2ε 0
σ
E=
ε0
And electric field out of plates will be zero.
479. A parallel plate capacitor of plate area A and
plate’s separation distance d is charged by
applying a potential V0 between the plates. The
dielectric constant of the medium between the
plates is K. What is the uniform electric field E
between the plates of the capacitor?
(a) E =ε0 CV0/KA (b) E=V0 / Kd
(c) E=V0/KA (d) E=K V0 d/ε0A
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Ans. (b) : Given, Area of plate = A kq 2
tan15° =
Distance between plate = d k ( mg − ρVg ) d 2
Apply voltage = V0
kq 2
Dielectric constant = K tan15° = ….(ii)
k (1.6 − 0.8 ) V gd 2
Electric field when dielectric not introduced
V0 From (i) and (ii), we get
E= ....(i)
d kq 2 kq 2
=
But if dielectric K is introduced, k (1.6 − 0.8 ) Vgd 2
1.6Vgd 2
Thus, 1 k
E =
E′ = [from equation (i)] 0.8 1.6
K 1.6
V /d k=
E′ = 0 0.8
K k=2
V0 So, dielectric constant of liquid is 2.
E′ =
Kd 481. Which graph from the following represents
480. Two identical charged spheres are suspended correct variation of electric field (E) with
by strings of equal lengths. The strings make distance (r) for a uniformly charged plane
an angle of 30º with each other. When sheet?
suspended in a liquid of density 0.8g cm–3, the
angle remains the same. If density of the
material of the sphere is 1.6 g cm–3, the
dielectric constant of the liquid is
(a) 1 (b) 4
(c) 3 (d) 2 (a) (A)
JCECE-2017 (b) (B)
Ans. (d) : (c) (C)
(d) (D)
MHT-CET 2020
Ans. (a) : Electric field due to charged plane sheet

σ
From above figure, E=
2ε0
qE
tan θ = Electric field is constant w.r.t. distance,
mg
So, graph is
kq 2
tan 15° =
d 2 mg
kq 2
tan15° = ..... (i)
1.6 Vgd 2
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482. A non-conducting solid sphere has radius R ∴ For a uniform charged density object
and uniform charge density. A spherical cavity Q 63
=
R Q 64
of radius is hollowed out of the sphere. The o
4
Putting the value of Qo in equation (i), we get-
distance between center of sphere and center of
Q  64 1 
R E=  × 
cavity is . If the charge of the sphere is Q 4πεo R 2  63 2 
2
after the creation of the cavity and the  Q 
E = 0.51 2 
magnitude of electric field at the center of the  4πεo R 
 Q 
cavity is E = K  , determined the So, K = 0.51
 4πε0 R
2
 483. A point charge of 50 µC is placed in the XY-
approximate value of K. plane at a location with radius vector
r
(a) 0.32 r = 2iˆ + 3jˆ m The electric field strength and its
0

(b) 0.78 magnitude at a point with radius vector

r
(c) 0.51 r = 8iˆ - 5jˆ m is
(d) 0.45
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(ε 0 = 8.85 ×10-12 C2 /N - m 2 )

Ans. (c) : (a) 4.5 kV/m

(b) 45 kV/m
(c) 0.45 kV/m
(d) 450 kV/m
TS-EAMCET-04.05.2018, Shift-1
Ans. (a) : Given,
r r
r0 = 2iˆ + 3jˆ , r1 = 8iˆ − 5jˆ
Q = 50µC = 50 × 10–6C
Since a cavity of Radius R/4 is created inside
a non-conducting solid sphere – shown in figure
assume, Qo be the charge present on sphere when there
was no cavity.
∴ E = E Qo − E cavity

E Qo = Electric field at distance of R/2

r = r1 − r0 = ( 8iˆ − 5jˆ ) − ( 2iˆ + 3jˆ )
r r r
Ecavity = Electric field due to cavity
r
E=
Qo R
⋅  − 0 r = 6iˆ − 8ˆj
4πεo R 3  2 
r= 62 + 82 = 10m
Qo 1
E= ⋅ .....(i) 1 Q
4πεo R 2
2
Q E=
4πεo r 2
Q Charge ∝ volume
9 × 109 × 50 × 10−6  1 
4  3 R 
3 E= Q = 9 × 109 
π R −    102  4π ∈0 
Q 3  4 
∴ = E = 4500V / m
Qo 4
πR 3
3 E = 4.5 kV/m

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