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Mark Questions 6. An electron experiences a force (1-6x10"N)i in an

Multiple Choice Questions clectric ficld E. The electric field E is CBSE 2023

1. Two identical small conducting balls B, and B, are

given -7 pC and + 4 pC charges respectively. They
are brought in contact with a third identical ball B,
and then separated. If the final charge on each ball is
-2 pC, the initial charge on B, was CBSE 2024 7. Two parallel large nmetal sheets have equal surface
(a) -2 pC (b) -3 pC densities 264 x10-1c/ 2tonnosite
of o signs. The
(c)-5 pC (4) -15 pC electric field between these sheets is cBSE SQP 2022-23
2. The Coulomb force (F) versus (1/r) graphs for two (a) 1.5 N/C (b) L5x 1o-l6N/C
pairs of point charges (g, and q:) and (g2 and q) are (c) 3x 10°N/C () 3NIC
shown in figure. The charge q, is positive and has
least magnitude, then CBSE 2024 8. According to Coulomb's law, which is the correct
relation for the following figure? CBSE SQP 2022-23

9, F..
(a) g19: >0 (b) q142 <0
(c)q192 =0 (d) 1> 4142 >0
9. Two point charges +8q and-2q are located at x =0
and x = L respectively. The point on X-axis at which
net clectric field is zero due to these charges is
CBSE SQP 2022-23
(a) 9, >92 >93 (b) q, >9, >92 (a) 8L (b) 4L (c) 2 L (d) L
(c) q, >q2 >91 () g, >91 >92
10. Two point charges placed in a medium of diclectric
3. An clectric dipole of dipole moment p is kept in a constant 5 are at a distance r between them, experience
uniform electric field E. The amount of work done to an electrostatic force F. The electrostatic force
rotate it from the position of stable equilibrium to that between them in vacuum at the same distance r will be
of unstable equilibrium will be CBSE 2024 CBSE SQP 2021-22
(a) 2 pE (b) -2pEa (a) SF (b) F
(c) pE (d) zero (c) F2 (d) FIS
4. An electric dipole of dipole moment 2x l0C-m in a 11. A small object with charge qand weight mg is
uniform electric field experiences a maximum torque attached to one end of a string of length Lattached to a
of 6x10-! N-m. The magnitude ofelectric field is stationary support. The system is placed in a uniform
CBSE 2023 horizontal electric field E, as shown in
(a) 22x 10' Vm (b) 12x 10Vm-! the accompanying figure. In the
(d) 4.2x 10° Vm presence of the field, the string makes a
(c) 3.0x 10 Vm -1 constant angle with the vertical. The
5. An isolated point charge particle produces an electric sign and magnitude of q is
CBSE SOP 2021-22
2rmc
field E at a point 3 maway from it. The distance of the
E (a) positive with magnitude mg/E
point at which the field iswill be
4 CBSE 2023 (b) positive with magnitude (mg/E) tan
(a) 2 m (b) 3 m (c) negative with magnitude mg/E tan 9
(c) 4 m (d) 6 m (d) positive with magnitude E tan /mg
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(c) If AMcrtion is cnrect but Reaun isinomes
tepelled by anothr (d) Ifboth Assertin and Reasn are incoTrert
chaged objet A s
12. Anegatively
However, an object Zis attracted to electric t field, a
object
charged . most 16. Assertion In a non-uniform
object ). Which of the
following is theCBSE 2022 (Term-l) will bave translatory as well as rolalory motin dye
possibility tor the object Z?
Reason In a non-uniform electric ficld s
cxpericnces a force as well as torque. CaSE
(a) Positively charged only
(b) Negatively charged only
() Neutral er positively charged 17. Assertion Anegative charge in an electric
electric field.
charged along the direction of the
() Neutal or negatively
Reason On a negative charge the force acts in &.
2
microscopie latex spheres are
13. In an experiment, three dnd becane charged with direction of the clectric field. CBSE 2022 (n
sprayed into a chanber respectively. AIl the three shared between anv.
charges +3e, + Seand-3, simultancously for a
momcnt 18, Assertion When charges are lo
spheres came in contact are bodies, then no charge is really lost but some
one of the following
and got separated. Which the spheres?
charge onCSE 2022 (Term-l)
cnergy does occur.
possible values for the final
Reason Some energy disappears in the form of b
(b) + (r, + ( , e sparking, ctc.
(a) + Se, - de, + Se + 7e
(d) + Se, -8e, dominating E
(c) + de, + 3.5e, + 5.5e
the 19, Assertion The coulomb force is the
q, are placed as shown in in the universe.
14. Threce charges q. -4 and weaker than the
net force on the charge Reason The coulomb force is
tigure. The magnitude of the gravitational force.

o at point Ois Take, K 4ne CBSE 2022 (Term-l)

20. Assertion At the centre of the line
joining two equl
and opposite charges, E = 0.
two equl
Reason At the centre of the line joining
similar charge, E 0.
is enclosed by a surface, the
21. Assertion Ifa dipole law,
according to Gauss's electric flux linked wih
will be zero.
is zero.
Reason The charge enclosed by a surface
Very Short Answer Questions
22. Apoint charge is placed at the centre of ahollow
conducting sphere of inner radius r and outer radisa
(a) 0 a
a

gains 5.0x 10'8 The ratio of the surface charge density of the inne
15. An object has charge of I C and object becomes surlace to that of the outer surface will be
electrons. The net charge on the
CBSE 2022 (Term-l)
(a)-0.8O C (b) +0.80C
23.Torque acting onfield
an electric e placed in an
(c) + 1.80 C
(d) + 0.20 C uniform electric is movim when the angle
Assertion-Reason Questions between the electric field and the dipole mome
AN nda
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Directions (Q. Nos. l6-21) In the following questions, hvo

stutements are given- one labelled Assertion (A) and the 24. Draw the pattem of electric field lines, when aP
other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to charge -Q is kept near an uncharged conducio3
these questions from the codes (a), (b). (c) and (d) as given
below
(a) Ifboth Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason 25. Draw a pattern of electric field lines due to two
is the correct explanation of Assertion. positive charges placed a distance d apart. A
(b) Ifboth Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason 26. Draw the pattem of electric field lines due lD
is not the correct explanation of Assertion. electric dipole. AS
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27. Why do electrtostatics ficld lines not form closcd 2 Marks Questions
loop?
37. An clectric dipole of dipole moment p is kept in a
28. Two identical balls having same positive charge q
coulomb are suspended by two insulating strings of uniform electric field E. Show graphically the
variation of torque acting on the dipole t with its
cqual length. What would be the efect on the force orientation 0 in the field. Find the orientation in which
when a plastic shect is inserted betwecn the two? torque is (i) zero and (ii) maximum, CBSE 2023
All India 2014

29. Why do the clectric field lines never cross cach other? 38. Derive the expression for the torque acting on an
clectric dipole when it is held in a uniform electric
All India 2014
field. ldentify the orientation of the dipole in the
30. Why must electrostatic field at the surface ofa electric fieldin which it attains astable equilibrium.
charged conductor be perpendicular to every point on Delhi 2020
it? Foreign 2014, Delhi 2012 39. Derive an expression for the clectric field due to a
31. Two point charges g, and g, are placed at adistance d dipole of dipole moment pat a point on its
apart as shown in the figure. perpendicular bisector. Delhi 2019

The electric field intensity is zero at the point P on the 40. An electric dipole is placed in a uniform electric field
line joining them as shown. Write two conclusions that with its dipole momnent parallel to the field. Find
you can draw from this. Delhi 2014C the orientation of the dipole for which the torque
acting on it becomes maximum. Al India 2014C

41. Point charge (+Q) is kept in the vicinity of an

32. Define dipole moment of an electric dipole. Is it a uncharged conducting plate. Sketch electric field lines
scalar quantity ora vector quantity? between the charge and the plate. Foreign 2014
Foreign 2012; All indio 2011
42. Two concentric metallic spherical shells of radii R and
33. Draw a plot showing the variation of electric field E 2R are given charge , and , , respectively. The
with distance r due to a point charge q Delhi 2012
surface charge densities on the outer surfaces of the
shells are cequal. Detemine the ratio 0,:0,. Foreign 2013
KEY idea
Electric field is inversely proportional to the square of the KEYidea
distance between two charged particles. Surface charge density is inversely proportional to the
square of the radius of the metallic spherical shell.
34. In which orientation, a dipole placed in a uniform
electrie field is in () stable equilibrium (ii) unstable
Delhi 2011
43. Deduce the expression for the electric field E at apoint
equilibrium? due to a system of two charges q and q2 with
position vectors r, andr, irespect to common
35. A metallic sphere is placed in a uniform electric field origin. Delhi 2010C
as shown in the figure. Which path is followed by
clectric field lines and why? Foreign 2010 3 Marks Questions
44. i) An electric dipole is kept first to the
left and then to the right of a
negatively charged infinite plane
sheet having a uniform surface
charge density. The arrows p and
36. Point out whether the following statement is right or P, show the directions of its electric
Wrong. dipole moment in the two cases.
The mutual forces between two charges do not get ldentify for each case, whether the
affected by the presence of other charges. Al lndia 2010 dipole is in stable or unstable
equilibrium. Justify each answer. CISE SQP 2o18-19
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() Next, the dipole is kept in a sinilar 51. Definç fenn clectric dipole
way (as shown), near an infinitely or vector? Deduce an expression moment. Is it a
for the clectriescalar
long straipht wire having unifom P: at a point on the e
egative linearcharge density. cquatoral planc of an clectric din
of length 2u.
Will the dipole be in equilibrium at
$2. An clectric dipole is kept in a
these two position? Justity your aISwer.
Derive an
unifofn clectric field
cxpression for thc
45. An electon falls through write its direction. State the net torque actin on Mand
a distance of 1.5 em in a uniform dipole is in
conditions under which
clectrie field of magnitude () stable equilibrium
20x10* NC (Fig. a) (ii) unstable cquilibrium.
() Caleulate the time it takes to
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fall through this distance (a)
5 Marks Questions
starting rom rest. + +
s3 (i) Define an ideal
(i) If the direction of the field is clectric dipole. Give an examol.
reversed (Fig. b) keeping its (ii) Derive an expression for
magnitude unchanged, by an clectric dipole in a the torque experienced
uniform
calculate the time taken by a electric field
What is net force acting on this dipole.
proton to fall through this (iii) An electric dipole of length 2 cm is placed wih
distance starting from rest. CBSE 2018C axis making an angle of60° with respect to
46. (i) Derive the expression for clectric ficld at a point uniform clectric field of10 N/C.
on the equatorial line of an elcctric dipole. Ifit experiences a torque of8V3 Nm, calculate ie
(ii) Depict the orientation of the dipole in (a) stable, magnitude of charge on the dipole, and its
(b) unstable equilibrium in a uniform clectric potential energy. CBSE SQP 2020-21
field. Delhi 2017 54. (i) Derive an expression for the electric field
at anv
47. (i) Obtain the expression for the torque t experienced point on the equatorial line of an electric dipole
by an electric dipole of dipole moment p in a (ii) Two identical point charges q each are kept:
uniform electric field E. ept 2m
apart in air. Athird point charge Oof unknown
(ii) What will happen, if the field were non-uniform? magnitude and sign is placed on the line joiing
Delhi
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48. Athin circular ring of radius ris charged uniformly s0 equilibrium. Find the position and nature of0.
Delhi 2014
that its linear charge density becomes . Derive an
expression for the electric field at a pointP at a 55. (i) Derive an expression for the electric field E due to
distance x from its centre along the axis of the ring. a dipole of length 2l at a point distant r from the
Hence, prove that at large distances (x >>), the ring centre of the dipole on the axial line.
behaves as a point charge. Delhi 20O16 (i) Draw agraph of Eversus r for r>>1.
(ii) If this dipole is kept in a unifom extenal electrie fiel
49. An electric dipole of dipole moment p is placed in a E, diagrammatically represent the position of te
uniforn electric field E. Obtain the expression for the dipole in stable and unstable eequilibrium and wrik
torque t experienced by the dipole. Identify two pairs the expressions for the torque acting on the dipole
of perpendicular vectors in the expression. Delhi 2015c in both the cases. All India 20l7

50. Two point charges +q and-2q 56. (i) Define torque acting on a dipole of dipole momet
E. Express iLs
Pplaced in a uniform electric fielddirection
are placed at the vertices B and C along
of an equilateral AABC of side a the vector form and point out the
which it acts.
as given in the figure. Obtain the
expression for -2q (iüi) What happens if the field is non-unifom?
+q/ field E is
i) the magnitude and (iii) What would happen if the externalanti-parallel
(iü) the direction of the resultant increasing (a) parallel to p and (b) Foreign 201
electric field at the vertexA due to these two to p?
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charges.
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From Gass' law, (ii) Electric field due to athin charged
of radius Rat a distance r from its centre spherical
To find the ficld at adistance r from the centre ot.
Ix2r
A spherical shell.
(a) For point lying outside the shell (r>R)
E (E S Since, Eand dS arei
Here, r is the perpendicular distance from the charged the same direction, E dS
Wire.

(m) (a) Electric field due to a thin infinite

plane sheet
of charge with uniform surface charge density 4TE
at any nearby point
Since, q =0x4nR
oR

Gaussian
Surlace (b) Field at a point inside the shell (r< RY
Here the charge inside the
Gaussian surface shel
28 As, q=0
[for infinite plane sheet of charge]
and E= E-0
[for any charged conducting surface] (c) Field at a point on the surface (r= R)
(b) Electric field intensity due to two equally and On putting r= R,
oppositely charged parallel plane sheet of charge E=
at any point 4E R e
E [between the two plates] where, o is surface charge density,

and E=0 [outside the plates] 4TR2

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1Mark Questions (a) (b) (C) (0)
Multiple Choice Questions
1. An infinite long straight wire having a charge density 3. Which statement is true for Gauss' law?
CBSE SOP 2021-2
Ais kept along YY-axis in XY-plane. The Coulomb
force on a point charge q at a point P (x, 0) will be (a) All the charges whether inside or outside the
CBSE 2024 gaussian surface contribute to the electric flux.
(b) Electric flux depends upon the geometry of the
(a) attractive and (b) repulsive and gaussian surface.
to non-unifom elecu
(C) attractive and-9N (C) Gauss theorem can be applied
(d) repulsive and field.
gaussian surface remas
(d) The electric field over the every point.
AchargeQis placed at the centre of a cube. The continuous and uniform at
electric flux through one if its face is CBSE 2023
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AThe magnitude ef electisc field due to a point charge Reason Gauss's thcorem cannot be applied for any
at ditaNe ris E Then, the magnitude of clec type of charge distribution.
ficld due toa uniformly charged thin sphere shell tric
of Very Short Answer Questions
tias R with total charge q at a distance (r> R)
10. How does s the clectric flux due to a point charge
wiil be CaSE 2022 (Term-l)
enclosed by a spherical Gaussian surface get affected
when its radius is increased? Delhi 2016
(b) 0 (c) 2E (d) 4E
11. What is the electric flux through a cube of side l cm
which encloses an clectric dipole? All India 2015
SAquare sheet of side ais lying parallel to Y-plane
at a The clectnc field in the region is Eck. 12. What is the flux due to electric field E
=3x10'iNC
The eloctric flux through the shect is cBSE 2022 (Term-!) normal
through a square of side 10 cm, when it isAllheld
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(a) a'e (o E?
at
13. Two charges of magnitudes-20 and +Qare located
(d) C
points (a, 0) and (4a, 0), respectively. What is the of
6. Acharge q is placcd at the point of intersection of clectric flux due to these charges through a sphere
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radius 3a with its centre at the origin?
body diagonals of a cube. The electric flux passing
through any onc of its face is SE S 2019-20 14. A charge q is placed at the centre of a cube of side l.
What is the clectric flux passing through cach face of
(a)1 (b) (c) the cube? All lndia 2010; Foreign 2010
15. Figure shows three point charges, +2q, -q and +3q.
7. The electric flux through a closed Gaussian surface Two charges +2q and -g are enclosed within a surface
depends upon Delhi 2020
S. What is the elcctric flux due to this configuration
(a) net charge enclosed and permitivity of the medium through the surface S? Delhi 2010

(b) net charge enclosed, permittivity of the medium and

the size of the Gaussian surface
(c) net charge enclosed only
(d) permittivity of the medium only 3c

Assertion-Reason Questions
Directions (Q. Nos. 8-9) In the following questions, two
statements are given- one labelled Assertion (A) and the 2 Marks Questions
other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to 16. Given a uniform electric field E=Sx10° Î NC-1.
these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given
below
Find the flux of this field through a square of side 10
cm whose plane is parallel to the YZ-plane. What
(a) Ifboth Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason
is the correct explanation of Assertion. would be the flux through the same square if the plane
makes an angle of 30° with theX-axis? Delhi 2014
(b) Ifboth Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason
is not the correct explanation of Assertion. 17. Givena uniform electric field E=2x10iNC1
(c) IfAssertion is comrect but Reason is incorrect. Find the flux of this field through a square of side 20
(d) ifboth Assertion and Reason are incorrect. cm whose plane is parallel to the YZ-plane. What
would be the flux through the sam are if the
ane square
8. Assertion In a region, where uniform electric ficld
exists, the net charge within volume of any size is
plane makes an angle of 30° with the X-axis?
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zero.
Reason The electric flux within any closed surface in 18. Given auniform clectric field =4x10 NC. Find
region of uniform electric field is zero. the flux of this field through a square of side 5 cm
whose planc is parallel to the YZ-plane. What would be
9. Assertion With the help of Gauss's theorem, we can the flux through the same square if the plane makes an
find electric field at any point. angle of 30° with t X-axis? Delhi 20t4C
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19. A sphere S, of riadius encloses a net charge 25. A hollow conducting sphere of inner radius .
If there is another concentric sphere S, of radius outer radius r, has a charge on its surface. A
9>n )enclosing charge 20. Find the ratio of the charge q is also placed at the centre of the
elevtrie ilux through S, and S,. How will the clectric ()) What is the surface density on the (a)
flux through sphere S, change ifa medium of
surfeae

constant Kis introduced in the space inside S, dielectric and (b) outer fthe sphere?
in place ii Use Gauss's law of clectrostatics to obtain h.
All lndia 2014 expression for the clectric fielddat a
20. outside the sphere. point lying
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26. (i) An infinitely long thin straight wire has a
uniform lincar charge density À. Obtain the
expression for the electric field Eata pointc
at a distance x from the wire by
using Gauss' h
(ii) Show graphically the variation of this electrie
20. A thin straight infinitely long conducting wire ficld E as a function of distance x from the
having
linear charge density Ais enclosed by a cylindrical wire
Al Indio 20A
surface of radius r and length , its axis coinciding with 27. A point charge +@ is placed at the centre Oofan
the length of the wire. Find the expression for the
clectric flux through the surface of the cylinder. uncharged hollow spherical conductor of innerrads
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and outer radius b. Find the following
21. Show that the clectric field at thc surface of acharged
(i) The magnitude and sign of the charge induced m
the inner and outer surface of the conducting
spherical conducting shell is given by E =n, where shell.
(ii) The magnitude of clectric ficld vector al a
o is the surface charge density and n is a unit vector
normal to the surface in the outward direction. distance (a) r== and (b) r=26, from the centre
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of the shell. CBSE SQP 2018-9
22. Consider two hollow concentric
spheres S, and S, enclosing
charges 2Q and 40 respectively as
shown in the figure. (i) Find out
the ratio of the clectric flux
through them. (ii) How will the
electric flux through the spheres
S, change ifa medium of dielectric constant [, is
introduced in the space inside S, in place of air? 28. Two large charged plane sheets of charge densitieso
Deduce the necessary expression. Foreign 2010 and - 26 Cm' are arranged vertically with a
separation of d between them. Deduce expressions la
3 Marks Questions the electric ficld at points (i) to the left of tbe first
sheet (ii) to the right of the second sheet and (iü)
23. The electric field in a region is given by between the two sheets. Al lnda 201
E = (10r +4) i
where, x is in m and Eis in N/C. Calculate the amount
29. Aspherical conducting shell of inner radius and
of work done in taking a unit charge from CBSE 2024 outer radius r, has a charge ).
of theshell
() A charge q is placed at the centre the nne
() (5 m, 0) to (10 m, 0) Find out the surface charge density on
ato (ii) (S m, 0) to (5 m, 10 m) and outer surfaces of the shell.
cavity (with no
24. State Gauss's law on electrostatics and derive an () Is the electric field inside ofa the fact whether l
independent
expression for the electric field due to a long straight charge) zero
Explain,
thin uniformly charged wire (linear charge density 2) at shell is spherical or not?
a point lying at a distance r from the wire. Deihi 2020
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0. Define electric flux and write its SI unit. The electric Find
field components in the figure shown are E, =a1, (i) net flux through the cylinder.
E, =0 E, =0, where a = 100N Calculate the charge () charge enclosed by the cylinder. Delhi 2013
Cm 34. (i) State Gauss' law.
within the cube, assuming a =0] m. CBSE 2018c (ü) A thin straight inifintely long conducting wire of
linear charge density is enclosed by a cylindrical
surface of radius r and length L Its axis coinciding
with the length of the wire. Obtain the expression
for the clectric field indicating its direction at a
point on the surface of the cylinder. Delhi 201

35. Using Gauss' law obtain the afor the electric

31. Athin metallic spherical shell of radius Rcarriesa field due to uniformly charoed snherical shell of radius
charge on its surface. Apoint charge Q2 is placed Rata point outside the shell. Draw a graph showing
t its centre C and an other charge +20 is placed the variation of electricficld with r, for r> Rand
outside the shell at a distance x from the centre as r<R. All India 2011
shown in the figure.
5 Marks Questions
20
36. ) Using Gaus's law, show that the electric field E
at a point due to a uniformly charged infinite
plane sheet is given by E=n where symbols
2E
have their usual meanings.
Find (iü) Electric field E in a
(0) the force on the charge at the centre of shell and at
region is given by
the point A. E=(6r*+2) i where,
(ü) the electric flux through the shell. All India 2015
E is in N/C and x is in
E
32. Two infinitely large planc metre.
thin parallel sheets having Acube of side 10 cm
surface charge densities , is placed in the region
and o,( >0,) are shown as shown in figure.
in the figure. Write the
magnitudes and directions Calculate (1) the
of the net ficlds in the electric flux through
regions marked II and I. the cube, and (2) the net charge enclosed by the
Foreign 2014 cube. CBSE 2024

KEYidea 37. (i) Use Gauss law to obtain an expression for the
In case of two thin parallel plane sheets with different of
electric field due to an infinitely long thin straight
surface charge densities, flux will be multiplied by area wire with uniform linear charge density .
each faces of Gaussian cylinder with electric field. (i) An infinitely long positively charged straight wire
has a linear charge density . An electron is
33. Ahollow cylindrical box of revolving in a circle with a constant specd vsuch
length 1 m and area of that the wire passes through the centre, and is
cross-section 25 is perpendicular to the plane, of the circle. Find the
placed in a three-dimensional kinetic energy of the clectron in terns of
coordinate system as shown magnitudes of its charge and linear charge density
in the figure. The clectric . on the wire.
field in the region is given by E=50x, where E is in (i) Drawa graph of kinctic energy as afunction of
NC andr is in metre. lincar charge density A. CaSE 2023
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38. () Detine electric fluN and write its SI Unit. the figure. Use Gauss' law to
() Use Gauss law to obtain the expression for he obtain the expression for the
electric field due to a uniformly charged infinite clectric flux through the
plane shect. square.
(1) Acube of side L is kept in space as shown in the (iü) If the point charge is now
moved to a distance d from
figure. An electric field E=(Ar +B)iN exists is the centre of the square and the:
is doubled, explain how the side of
the region. Find the net charge enclosed by the
cube. affected. electric flux (hve q
42. (i) Use Gauss law tto
electric field (E) duederive the expression
to a straight
charged infinite line of charge unifomh
(ii) Drawa graph to show density ).C
the variation ofE wis
perpendicular
(ii) Find the work distance r from the line of char
done in bringing acharge q
perpendicular distance r to fe
CBSE 2023 43. (i) Use Gauss' theorem to r( >). Cas
39. (i) State Gauss' law in electrostatics. Show that with to a uniformly charged find the electric fielH A
help of suitable figure that outward flux due to a sheet with surface chargeinfinitely
density
large plane t
o.
point charge 0, in vacuum within gaussian (i) An infinitely large thin
surface, is independent of its size and shape. plane sheet
surface charge density +o. Obtain thehas aunifon
(ü) In the figure there are three for the amnount of work done expressm
in bringing apoi!
infinite long thin sheets having 20
charge q from infinity to a point of
surface charge density of the charged plane sheet. distant rin
+26, -26 and +o respectively. 4 C 44. (i) An electric dipole of dipole moment p
Give the magnitude and point charges +q and -q separated by aconsiss
direction of electric field at a apart. Deduce the expression for the electri diszax:
point to the left of sheet of Edue to the dipole at adistance xfrom the coatt feli
charge density +2 o and to the right of sheet of of the dipole on its axial line in terms of the diFá
charge density + o. CBSE SQP 2020-21 moment Hence, show that in he limit
40, (i) Using Gauss' law derive expression for intensity x>>a,
of electric field at any point near the infinitely ’2 (4nE r).
(ü) Given the electric field in the region E=2r, fiol
long straight uniformly charged wire.
the net electric flux through the cube and the
(ü) The electric field components in the following charge enclosed by it. Al ndia 2015; Deli 21
figure are E, =a1, E, =0, E, =0; in which
a=400 N/Cm Calculate (a) the electric flux
through the cube, and (b) the charge within the
cube assume that a =01 m. CBSE SQP 2019-2020

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45. () Define clectric flux. Witefor any closed surtac.D
in electrostatics is true
size is. Justify this
41. (i) Define electric flux. Is it a scalar or a vector matter what its shape or
staternent with the help
afa suitsble exanple
quantity? elecoie ied
(1) Use Gauss" Law to prove that tbe
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Apoint charge q is at a distance of d2 directly inside a
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46. (i) Deduce the expression for the torque acting on a electrical shocks the cage receives, pass harmlessly
dipole of dipole moment p in the presence of around the outside of the cage. CBSE SQP 2020-21
uniforn clectric field E
(ii) Consider two hollow concentrie spheres S, and S,
enclosing charges 2 and 40 respectively as
shown in the figure (a) find out the ratio of the
electric flux through them. (b) How will the
clectric flux through the sphere S, changes if a
medium of dielectric Lis introduced in the space
inside S, in place of air? Deduce the necessa
expression? A lodio
India 2014 () Which of the following material can be uscd to
make a Faraday cage? ()
(a) Plastic (b) Glass
(c) Copper (d) Wood
(ii) Example of a real-word Faraday cage is (1)
(a) car
(b) Plustic box
47. Using Gauss' law, deduce the expression for the clectric (c) lightning rod
ficld due toa unifonly charged spherical conducting (d) metal rod
shell of radius Rat a point (iii) What is the clectrical force inside a Faraday cage
(i) outside the shell (ü) inside the shell. when it is struck by lightning? (0
Plot a graph showing variation of clectrie ficld as a (a) The same as the lightning
function ofr> R and r<R. (b) Half that of the lightning
(rbeing the distance from the centre of the shell) (c) Zero
All Indio 2013 (d) Aquarter of the lightning
(iv) An isolated point charge ++qis placed inside the
Case Based Question (4 Marks) Faraday cage. surface nust have charge cqual
(For Complete Chapter) to (1)
(a) Zero (b) +q
Direetions (Q.No. 48) This question is case study based (c) -g
question. tempt any 4sub parts. Each question carries I (d) + 2q
mark (v) A point charge of2 uC is placcd at centre of
Faraday cage in the shape of cube with surface of
48. Faraday Cage 9 cm cdge. The number of clcctric ficld lines
A Faraday cage or Faraday shield is an enclosure passing through the cube normally will be ()
made of a condueting material. The ficlds within a (a) 1.91x 10' NmCentering the surface
conductor cancel out with any external ficlds, so the
electric field within the enclosure is zero, These
(b) 1.91x 10'Nm²/Clcaving the surface
Faraday cages act as big hollow conductors you can (c) 2.25 x10' NmCleaving the surface
put things in to shicld them from electrical fields. Any (d) 2.25x 10' Nm/Centering the surface