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The document contains a series of previous year questions (PYQs) related to electrostatics, covering topics such as charge differences in hydrogen atoms, electric dipole torque, Coulomb force, and properties of electric charge. Each question is accompanied by multiple-choice options, providing a range of concepts for students preparing for exams. The questions span various years and include problems on electric fields, forces between charges, and the behavior of charged particles in electric fields.

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Electrostatics

The document contains a series of previous year questions (PYQs) related to electrostatics, covering topics such as charge differences in hydrogen atoms, electric dipole torque, Coulomb force, and properties of electric charge. Each question is accompanied by multiple-choice options, providing a range of concepts for students preparing for exams. The questions span various years and include problems on electric fields, forces between charges, and the behavior of charged particles in electric fields.

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PYQ'S of Electostatics

Q1 (2017) - Charge Difference in Hydrogen Atoms


Suppose the charge of a proton and an electron differ slightly. One
of them is –e and the other is (e + Δe). If the net of electrostatic
force and gravitational force between the two hydrogen atoms
placed at a distance d (much greater than atomic size) apart is zero,
then Δe is of the order [Given mass of hydrogen, mₕ = 1.67 x 10⁻²⁷
kg]"
Options:
(a) 10⁻²⁰ C
(b) 10⁻²³ C
(c) 10⁻³⁷ C
(d) 10⁻⁴⁷ C
Q 2. (2023) Electric Dipole Torque

An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30° with an electric


field of intensity 2 x 10⁵ NC⁻¹. It experiences a torque equal to 4
N m. Calculate the magnitude of charge on the dipole, if the
dipole length is 2 cm. [2023]"
Options:
(a) 6 mC
(b) 4 mC
(c) 2 mC
(d) 8 mC
Q. 3 ( AIPMT - 2002) Electric Dipole in Non- Uniform Electric
Field

An electric dipole is placed in non-uniform electric field, then it


experiences :-"
Options:
(1) force must be zero
(2) torque must be non zero
(3) force must be non zero
(4) may be non zero
Q4 (AIPMT 2003) - Coulomb Force in Hydrogen Atom

An electron is moving round the nucleus of a hydrogen atom in a


circular orbit of radius r. The Coulomb force F on the electron is
:-"
Options:
(1) K e²/r² r̂
(2) -K e²/r³ r̂
(3) K e²/r³ r̂
(4) -K e²/r² r̂
Q. 5 (AIIMS 2006) - Electric Field Distribution

The spatial distribution of the electric field due to charges (A, B)


is shown in figure. Which one of the following statement is
correct :-"
Options:
(1) A is +ve and B –ve and |A| > |B|
(2) A is –ve and B +ve ; |A| = |B|
(3) Both are +ve but A > B
(4) Both are –ve but A > B
Q. 6 (AIPMT Pre 2010) - Electrons Missing from Ions

Two positive ions, each carrying a charge q, are separated by a


distance d. If F is the force of repulsion between the ions, the
number of electrons missing from each ion will be (e being the
charge on an electron) :-"
Options:
(1) 4π ε₀ Fd² / q²
(2) 4π ε₀ Fd² / e²
(3) √(4π ε₀ F e² / d²)
(4) √(4π ε₀ Fd² / e²)
Q.7 (AIIMS 2012) - Properties of Electric Charge

"Identify incorrect statements for electric charge q :-"


Options:
(1) Quantised
(2) Conserved
(3) Additive
(4) Non-transferable
Q. 8 (AIIMS -2012) Path of Electron in Electric Field

An electron projected with velocity v = v₀ x̂ in the electric field E =


E₀ ŷ. Trace the path followed by the electron :-"
Options:
(1) Parabola
(2) Circle
(3) Straight line in +y direction
(4) Straight line in –y direction
Q. 9 (AIIMS 2017) - Mass of Charged Particles

Two identical particles each having a charge of 10 μC are tied


with two strings of equal length 1m at a common point. If both
the strings makes an angle of 30° with vertical, then mass of
each particle will be :-"
Options:
(1) 0.1 kg
(2) 1 kg
(3) 0.15 kg
(4) 0.5 kg
Q. 10 (NEET UG 2019) - Force Between Charges After Transfer

Two point charges A and B, having charges +Q and –Q


respectively, are placed at certain distance apart and force acting
between them is F. If 25% charge of A is transferred to B, then
force between the charges becomes :-"
Options:
(1) F
(2) 9F/16
(3) 16F/9
(4) 4F/3
Q. 11 (NEET 2024) - Kinetic Energy of Particle in Electric Field

A particle of mass m and charge q is placed in a uniform electric


field E at t = 0 s. The kinetic energy of the particle after time t is
:-"
Options:
(a) E q m / t
(b) E² q² t² / 2m
(c) 2E² t² / q m
(d) E q² m / 2t²
Q. 12 (NEET 2024) - Surface Charge Density on a Cube

A metal cube of a side 5 cm is charged with 6 μC. The surface


charge density on the cube is :-"
Options:
(a) 0.125 x 10⁻³ C m⁻²
(b) 0.25 x 10⁻³ C m⁻²
(c) 4 x 10⁻³ C m⁻²
(d) 0.4 x 10⁻³ C m⁻²
Q. 13 (Inspired by JEE Main 2021)
Two identical conducting spheres A and B, each of radius R, carry charges 2Q
and -Q respectively. They are separated by a distance much larger than their
radii (d >> R), and the force between them is F. A third identical conducting
sphere C, initially uncharged, is first touched to A, then to B, and then
removed. What is the new force between A and B after this process?
Options:
(a) 3F/4
(b) F/2
(c) 9F/16
(d) F/4
Q.14 JEE mains 2022

Two identical charged particles each having a mass 10 g and


charge 2.0 × 10-7C are placed on a horizontal table with a
separation of L between them such that they stay in limited
equilibrium. If the coefficient of friction between each particle
and the table is 0.25, find the value of L. [Use g = 10 ms¯²] [JEE
Main 2022]
(a) 12 cm
(b) 10 cm
(c) 8 cm
(d) 5 cm
Q. 15 JEE MAINS 2022
Two point charges A and B of magnitude +8 × 10-6 C and -8 × 10-6
C respectively are placed at a distance d apart. The electric field at
the middle point O between the charges is 6.4 × 104 NC-1. The
distance 'd' between the point charges A and B is: [JEE Main 2022]
a). 2.0 m
b). 3.0 m
c). 1.0 m
d.) 4.0 m
Q.16 JEE Mains 2022
A positive charge particle of 100 mg is thrown in opposite direction
to a uniform electric field of strength 1 x 10^5 N/C . If the charge on
the particle is 40 µC and the initial velocity is 200 m/s , how much
distance it will travel before coming to the rest momentarily : [JEE
Main 2022]
(a) 1 m
(b) 5 m
(c) 10 m
(d) 0.5 m
Q. 17 JEE Mains 2019
Determine the electric dipole moment of the system of three
charges, placed on the vertices of an equilateral triangle, as
shown in the figure: [2019]
Q. 18 JEE MAINS 2022

A charge of 4µC is to be divided into two. The distance between the


two divided charges is constant. The magnitude of the divided
charges so that the force between them is maximum, will be : [JEE
Main 2022]
(a) 1µC and 3µC
(b) 2µC and 2μC
(c) 0 and 4µC
(d) 1.5µC and 2.5µC
Q.19 JEE MAINS 2019
Charges -q and +q located at A and B, respectively, constitute an
electric dipole. Distance AB = 2a , O is the mid-point of the dipole
and OP is perpendicular to AB. A charge Q is placed at P where OP =
y and y>> 2a . The charge Q experiences an electrostatic force F. If Q
is now moved along the equatorial line to P' such that OP' = (y / 3)
the force on Q will be close to (y/3 >> 2a) [2019]
(a) 3F
(b) F/3
(c) 9F
(d) 27F
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