Home Assignment – 01

UNIT – I ELECTROSTATICS
Chapter – 01 Electric charges and Fields
CBSE 2019
1. Two large charged plane sheets of charge densities + σ and -2σ C/m2 are arranged vertically with a separation of d
distance between them. Deduce expressions for the electric field at points (i) to the left of the first sheet, (ii) to the
right of the second sheet, and (iii) between the sheets. (3)

2. A spherical conducting shell of inner radius r1 and outer radius r2 has a charge Q.
(a) A charge q is placed at the centre of the shell. Find out the surface charge density on the inner and outer surface
of the shell.
(b) Is the electric field inside a cavity (with no charge) zero; independent of the fact whether the shell is spherical or
not? Explain. (3)

3. Draw the pattern of electric field lines due to an electric dipole. (1)

4. Draw the pattern of electric field lines due to two positive charges placed a distance d apart. (1)

CBSE 2018
1. Four charges Q, q, Q and q are placed at the corners of a square of side „a‟ as shown in figure.
Find the (a) resultant electric force on a charge Q, and (b) potential energy of this system. (3)

2. Three charges q, -4q and 2q are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle ABC of side „l‟ as
shown in figure.
(a) Obtain the expression for the magnitude of the resultant electric force acting on charge q.
(b) Find out the amount of work done to separate the charge at infinite distance. (3)

3. (a) Define electric flux.is it scalar or vector quantity?

A point charge q is at a distance of d/2 directly above the centre of a square of side „d‟ as shown in
the figure. Use Gauss‟ law to obtain the expression for the electric flux through the square.
(b) If the point charge is moved to a distance „d‟ from the centre of the square and the side is
doubled, explain how the electric flux will be affected. (5)

4. (a) Use Gauss‟ law to derive the expression for the electric field E due to a straight uniformly charged
infinite line of charge density λ C/m.
(b) Draw a graph to show the variation of E with perpendicular distance „r‟ from the line of charge.
(c) Find the work done in bringing a charge „q‟ from perpendicular distance r1 to r2 (r2 > r1). (5)

CBSE 2017
1. (a) Derive an expression for the electric field E due to a dipole of length „2a‟ at appoint at distance r from the centre of the
dipole on the axial line.
(b) Draw the graph E versus r for r >> a.
(c) If this dipole were kept in a uniform external electric field E0, diagrammatically represent the position of the dipole in
stable and unstable equilibrium and write the expressions for the torque acting on the dipole in both the cases. (5)

2. (a) Use Gauss‟s theorem to find the electric field due to a uniformly charged infinitely large plane thin sheet
with surface charge density σ.
 (b) An infinitely large thin plane sheet has a uniform surface charge density + σ. Obtain the expression for the amount of
work done in bringing a point charge q from infinity to a point, distant r, in front the charged sheet. (5)

CBSE 2016
1. Use Gauss‟s law to find the electric field due to a uniformly charged infinite plane sheet. What is the direction of
field for positive and negative charge densities? (3)

CBSE 2015
1. Why do the electrostatic field lines not form closed loops? (1)

2. (a) Define electric flux. Write its S. I. unit.

“Gauss‟s law in electrostatics is true for any closed surface, no matter what its shape or size is.”
Justify this statement with the help of a suitable example.
(b) Use Gauss‟s law to prove that the electric field inside a uniformly charged spherical shell is zero. (5)

CBSE 2014
1. Two balls having equal positive charge „q‟ Coulombs are suspended by two insulating strings of equal length.
What would be the effect on the force when a plastic sheet is inserted between the two? (1)

2. (a) Deduce the expression for the torque acting on a dipole of dipole moment p in the presence of
a uniform electric field E.
(b) Consider two hollow concentric spheres, S1 and S2, enclosing charges 2Q and 4Q respectively
as shown in the figure.
(i) Find out the ratio of the electric flux through them.
(ii) How will the electric flux through the sphere Sl change If a medium of dielectric constant 'єr' is introduced in
the space inside S1 in place of air ?Deduce the expression. (5)

CBSE 2013
1. Two charges of magnitudes -2Q and +Q are located at points (a,0) and (4a,0) respectively. What is
the electric flux due to these charges through a sphere of radius „3a‟ with its centre at origin? (1)

2. (a) Define electric dipole moment. Is it a vector or scalar? Derive the expression for the electric
field of a dipole at a point on the equatorial plane of the dipole. (3)

3. Using Gauss‟s law deduce the expression for the electric field due to a uniformly charged spherical
shell of radius R at a point (i) outside and (ii) inside the shell. Plot a graph showing variation of electric field as the
function of r > R and r < R. ( r being the distance from the centre of the shell.) (5)

CBSE 2012
1. A charge „q‟ is placed at centre of a cube of side L. what is electric flux passing through each face of the cube? (1)

2. An electric dipole is held in a uniform electric field.

(i) Show that the net force acting on it is zero.
(ii) The dipole is aligned parallel to the field. Find the work done in rotating it through an angle of 1800. (3)
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UNIT – I ELECTROSTATICS
Chapter – 02 Electrostatic potential and capacitances
CBSE 2019

1. Draw the equipotential surfaces for an electric dipole. (1)

2. A 200 µF parallel plate capacitor having plate separation of 5 mm is charged by a 100 V dc source. It remains connected
to the source. Using an insulated handle, the distance between the plates is doubled and a dielectric slab of thickness 5
mm and dielectric constant 10 is introduced between the plates. Explain with reason, how the (i) capacitance, (ii) electric
field between the plates, (iii) energy density of the capacitor will change? (3)

3. In a network, four capacitors C1, C2, C3 and C4 are connected as shown in the figure.
(a) Calculate the net capacitance in the circuit.
(b) if the charge on capacitor C1 is 6µC, (i) calculate the charge on capacitor C3 and C4,
and (ii) net energy stored in the capacitors C3 and C4 connected in series. (3)

CBSE 2017

2. Two identical parallel plate capacitors A and B are connected to a battery of V volts with the switch
S closed. The switch is now opened and the free space between plates of the capacitor is filled with a
dielectric of dielectric constant K. Find the ratio of the total electrostatic energy stored in both
capacitors before and after the introduction of the dielectric.
(3)

CBSE 2016

1. A charge „q‟ is moved from point A above the dipole of dipole moment „p‟ to a point B below
the dipole in equatorial plane without acceleration. Find the work done in the process. (1)

2. Define equipotential surface. Draw equipotential surfaces :

(i) In case of a single point charge and
(ii) In a constant electric field in Z- direction. Why the equipotential surfaces about a single point charge are not
equidistant?
(iii) Can electric field exist to an equipotential surface? Give reason. (3)
3. Find the ratio of potential differences that must be applied across the parallel and series combinations of two capacitors C 1
and C2 with their capacitances in the ratio 1:2 so that the energy stored in the two cases becomes the same.
(5)
4. If two similar large plates, each of area „A‟ having charge densities + σ and – σ are separated by a distance „d‟ in air. Find
the expression for
(a) Field at points between the two plates and on outer side of the plates. Specify the direction of field in each case.
(b) The potential difference between the plates. (c) The capacitance of the capacitor so formed.
Two metallic spheres of radii R and 2R are charged so that both of these have same surface charge density „σ‟. If
they are connected to each other with a conducting wire, in which direction will the charge flow and why? (5)

CBSE 2015

3. Calculate potential difference and the energy stored in the circuit shown in the fig.
Given that potential at A is 90 V, C1 = 20 μF, C2 = 30 μF and C3 = 15 μF (3)

4. (a) Derive the expression for the energy stored in a parallel plate capacitor. Hence obtain the expression for the energy
density of the electric field.
(b) A fully charged parallel plate capacitor is connected across an uncharged identical capacitor. Show that the energy
stored in the combination is less than that stored initially in the single capacitor. (5)
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3. A parallel palate capacitor of capacitance C is charged to a potential V. It is then connected to another capacitor having
same capacitance. Find out the ratio of the energy stored in the combined system to that stored initially in the single
capacitor. (2)
CBSE 2013

4. A slab of material of dielectric constant K has the same area as that of the plates of a parallel plate capacitor but has the
thickness d/2, where d is the separation between the plates. Find out the expression for its capacitance when the slab is
inserted between the plates of the capacitor. (2)
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3. A test charge „q‟ is moved without acceleration from A to C along the path from A to B and
then from B to C in electric field E as shown in the figure.
(i) Calculate the potential difference between A and C.
(ii) At which point (of the two) is the electric potential more and why? (3)

4. (a) Deduce the expression for the electrostatic energy stored in a capacitor of capacitance „C‟ and having charge „Q‟.
(b) How will the (i) energy stored and (ii) the electric field inside the capacitor be affected when it
is completely filled with a dielectric material of dielectric constant K? (3)
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UNIT – II CURRENT ELECTRICITY
Chapter – 03 CURRENT ELECTRICITY

CBSE 2019
1. Show, on a plot, variation of resistivity of (i) a conductor, and (ii) a typical semiconductor as a function of
temperature.
Using the expression for the resistivity in terms of number density and relaxation time between the collisions,
explain n how resistivity in the case of a conductor increases while it decreases in a semiconductor, with the
rise in temperature. (3)
2. (a) Describe briefly, with the help of a circuit diagram, the method of
measuring the internal resistance of a cell.
(b) Give reason why a potentiometer is preferred over a voltmeter for
measurement of emf of a cell.
(c) In the potentiometer circuit given below, calculate the balancing length l.
Give reason, whether the circuit will work, if the driver cell of emf 5 V is
replaced with a cell of emf 2 V, keeping all other factors constant. (5)
3. (a) State the working principle of a meter bridge used to measure an unknown resistance.
(b) Give reason (i) Why the connection between the resistors in a meter
bridge are made of thick copper strips, (ii) Why is it generally preferred
to obtain the balance length near mid- point of the bridge wire.
(c) Calculate the potential difference across the 4 Ω resistor in the given
electrical circuit, using Kirchhoff‟s rules. (5)

CBSE 2018

1. Two electric bulbs P and Q have their resistances in the ratio of 1:2. They are connected
in series across a battery. Find the ratio of the power dissipation in there bulbs. (2)

2. A 10 V cell of negligible internal resistance is connected in parallel across a battery of emf

200 V and internal resistance 38 Ω as shown in figure. Find the value of the current in the circuit. (2)

3. In a potentiometer arrangement for determining the emf of a cell, the balance point of the cell in open circuit
is 350 cm. When a resistance of 9 Ω is used in the external circuit of the cell the balance point shifts to 300
cm. Determine the internal resistance of the cell. (2)

4. (a) Define the term „conductivity‟ of a metallic wire. Write its SI unit. (3)
(b) Using the concept of free electrons in a conductor, derive the expression for the conductivity of a wire in
terms of number density and relaxation time. Hence obtain the relation between current density and the
applied electric field

CBSE 2017
1. (a) Write the principle of working of a metre bridge. (3)
(b) In a metre bridge, the balance point is found at a distance l1 with resistances R and S
as shown in figure. An unknown resistance X is now connected parallel to the
resistance S and balance point is found at distance l2. Obtain a formula for X in
terms of l1, l2 and S.
2. (a) The potential difference applied across a given resistor is altered so
that the heat produced per second increases by a factor of 9. By what
factor does the applied potential difference change?
(b) In the figure shown, an ammeter A and a resistor of 4 Ω are connected
to the terminals of the source. The emf of the source is 12 V having an
internal resistance of 2 Ω. Calculate the voltmeter and ammeter readings. (3)

CBSE 2016
1. The plot of variation of potential difference across the combination of three identical
cells in series versus the current is shown below. What is the emf and internal resistance
of each cell? (2)

2. A battery of 12 V and internal resistance 2 Ω is connected to a 4 Ω resistance

as shown in the figure.
(a) Show that a voltmeter when placed across the cell and across the resistor,
in turn, gives the same reading.
(b) To record the voltage and the current in the circuit, why is voltmeter placed
in parallel and ammeter in series in the circuit. (2)

3. Derive an expression for the drift velocity of free electrons. How does drift velocity of free electrons in a metallic
conductor vary with increase in temperature? Explain. (3)

CBSE 2015
1. I-V graph for a metallic wire at two different temperatures T1 and T2 is as
shown in the figure. Which of the two temperature is lower and why? (1)

2. Use Kirchhoff‟s rules to determine the potential difference between the points A and D
when no current flows in the arm BE of the electric network shown in the figure. (2)

3. Find the relation between drift velocity and relaxation time of charge carriers in a
conductor. A conductor of length „L‟ is connected to d.c. source of emf „E‟. If the length
of conductor is tripled by stretching it, keeping „E‟ constant, explain how its drift velocity
would be affected. (3)

CBSE 2014
1. A cell of emf „E‟ and internal resistance „r‟ is connected across a variable resistor „R‟. Plot a graph showing the variation
of terminal voltage „V‟ of the cell versus the current „I‟. Using the plot, show how the emf and its internal resistance can
be determined. (2)
2. Estimate the average drift speed of conduction electrons in a copper wire of cross sectional area 1.0 x 10-7 m2 carrying a
current of 1.5 A. Assume the density of conduction electrons be 9 x 1025 m-3. (2)
3. Answer the following :
(a) Why are the connections between the resistors in a meter bridge made of thick copper strips.
(b) Why is it generally preferred to obtain the balance point in the middle of meter bridge wire?
(c) Which material is used for the meter bridge wire and why? (3)

4. A resistance of „R‟ Ω draws current from a potentiometer as shown in the figure.

The potentiometer has a total resistance R0 Ω. A voltage V is supplied to the
potentiometer. Derive an expression for the voltage across R when the sliding
contact is in the middle of the potentiometer. (3)
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1. The graph shown in figure represents a plot of current versus voltage for a given semiconductor.
Identify the region, if any, over which the semiconductor has a negative resistance. (1)

2. Two identical cells, each of emf E, having negligible internal resistance, are connected in
parallel with each other across an external resistance R. What is the current through this resistance? (1)
3. Explain the term „drift velocity‟ of the electrons in a conductor. Obtain the expression for the current in a conductor in
term of drift velocity. (2)

4. Describe briefly, with help of circuit diagram, how a potentiometer is used to determine internal resistance of cell. (2)

5. Figure shows two circuits each having a galvanometer and a battery

of 3V. When the galvanometers in each arrangement do not show any
deflection, obtain the ratio R1/R2. (2)

CBSE 2012
1. Two wires of equal length, one of copper and the other of manganin have
the same resistance. Which wire is thicker? (1)

2. Calculate value of the resistance R in the circuit shown in figure so that the current in
circuit is 0.2 A. What would be potential difference between points B and E? (3)

3. Define relaxation time of the free electrons drifting in a conductor. How is it related to the drift velocity of free electrons?
Use this relation to deduce the expression for the electrical resistivity of the material. (3)
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UNIT – III MOVING CHARGES AND MAGNETISM
Chapter – 4 MOVING CHARGES AND MAGNETISM

CBSE 2019

1. Write relation for force acting on charged particle q moving with velocity v in the presence of a magnetic field B. (1)

2. Draw a labelled diagram of cyclotron. Explain its working principle. Show that cyclotron frequency is independent of
the speed and the radius of the orbit. (3)

3. (a) Derive, with the help of labelled diagram, the expression for the magnetic field inside a very long solenoid having n
turns per unit length carrying a current I (b) How is a toroid different from a solenoid. (3)

4. A square loop of radius 5 cm carrying a current of 0.2 A in the clockwise direction is placed at a
distance of 10 cm from an infinitely long wire carrying a current of 1 A as shown. Calculate
(i) the resultant magnetic force, and (ii) the torque, if any, acting on the loop. (3)

CBSE 2018

1. A proton and an electron travelling along parallel paths enter a region of uniform magnetic field, acting
perpendicular to their paths. Which of them will move on a circular path with higher frequency? (1)

2. An iron ring of relative permeability µr has windings of insulated copper wire of n turns per metre. When the
current in the windings is I, find the expression for the magnetic field in the ring. (2)

CBSE 2017

1. Find the condition under which the charged particles moving with different speeds in the presence of electric
and magnetic field vectors can be used to select charged particles of a particular speed. (2)
2. (a) State Biot- Savart law and express this law in vector form.
(b) Two identical circular coil, P and Q each of radius R, carrying currents 1 A and √ A respectively,
are placed concentrically and perpendicular to each other lying in XY and YZ planes. Find the
magnitude and direction of the net magnetic field at the centre of the coils. (3)

CBSE 2016
1. Use Biot-Savart law to derive the expression for the magnetic field on the axis of a current carrying circular loop
of radius „R‟.
Draw the magnetic field lines due to a circular wire carrying current „I‟. (3)

CBSE 2015
1. A uniform magnetic field B is set up along the positive x-axis. A particle of charge „q‟ and mass „m‟ moving
with velocity „v‟ enters the field at the origin X-Y plane such that it has velocity components
both along and perpendicular to the magnetic field. Trace, giving reason, the trajectory followed by the
particle. Find out the expression for the distance moved by the particle along the magnetic field in one
rotation. (3)

2. Explain, using a labeled diagram, the principle and working of a moving coil galvanometer. What is the function
of (i) uniform radial magnetic field, (ii) soft iron core?
Define the terms (i) current sensitivity and (ii) voltage sensitivity of a galvanometer. Why does increasing
the current sensitivity not necessarily increase voltage sensitivity? (5)
3. (a) Write, using Biot- Savart law, the expression for the magnetic field „B‟ due to an element „dl‟ carrying a
current „I‟ at a distance „r‟ from it in vector form. Hence derive the expression for the magnetic field due to
a current carrying loop of radius „R‟ at a point P distant „x‟ from its centre along the axis of the loop. (5)
(b) Explain how Biot-Savart law enables one to express the Ampere‟s circuital law in the integral form.

CBSE 2014
1. Using the concept of force between two infinitely long parallel current carrying conductors, define one ampere
of current. (1)
2. (a) Deduce an expression for the frequency of revolution of a charged particle in a magnetic field and
show that it is independent of velocity or energy of the particle.
(b) Draw a schematic sketch of a cyclotron. Explain, giving the essential details of its construction,
how it is used to accelerate the charged particles. (5)
3. (a) Draw a labelled diagram of a moving coil galvanometer. Describe briefly its principle and working.
(b) Answer the following :
(i) Why is it necessary to introduce a cylindrical soft iron core inside the coil of the galvanometer?
(ii)Increasing the current sensitivity of a galvanometer may not necessarily increase its voltage
sensitivity. Explain, giving reason. (5)
CBSE 2013
1. A wire AB is carrying a steady current of 12 A and is lying on the table. Another wire CD carrying 5 A
is held directly above AB at a height of 1 mm. find the mass per unit length of the wire CD so that it
remains suspended at its position when left free. Give the direction of the current flowing in CD with
respect to that in AB. (take the value of g = 10 ms-1) (3)
2. (a) Using Biot – Savart law, derive the expression for the magnetic field in the vector form at a point
on the axis of a circular current loop.
(b) What does a toroid consists of? Find out the expression for the magnetic field inside a toroid for
„N‟ turns of the coil having the average radius „r‟ and carrying a current „I‟. Show that the magnetic
field in the open space inside and exterior to the toroid is zero. (5)
3. (a) Draw a schematic sketch of a cyclotron. Explain clearly the role of crossed electric and magnetic field
in accelerating the charge. Hence derive the expression for the kinetic energy acquired by the particles.
(b) An α- particle and a proton are released from the centre of the cyclotron and made to accelerate.
(i) Can both be accelerated at the same cyclotron frequency? Give reason to justify your answer.
(ii) When they are accelerated in turn, which of two will have higher velocity at exit slit of dees? (5)

CBSE 2012
1. A circular coil of „N‟ turns and radius „R‟ carries a current „I‟. it is unwound and rewound to make another
coil of radius „R/2‟, current „I‟ remaining the same. Calculate the ratio of the magnetic moments of the new
coil and the original coil. (2)
2. (a) Write the expression for the force, F, acting on a charged particle of the charge „q‟, moving with (5)
velocity „v‟ in the presence of both electric field „E‟ and magnetic field „B‟. Obtain the condition
under which the particle moves undeflected through the field.
(b) A rectangular loop of size l x b carrying a steady current „I‟ is placed in uniform magnetic field „B‟. Prove
that the torque „τ‟ acting on the loop is given by τ = m x B, where „m‟ is the magnetic moment of the loop.
3. (a) Explain, giving reasons, the basic difference in converting a galvanometer into (i) a voltmeter and
(ii) an ammeter.
(b) Two long straight parallel conductors carrying steady currents „I1‟ and „I2‟ are separated by a
distance „d‟ Explain briefly, with the help of a suitable diagram, how the magnetic field due to one
conductor acts on the other. Hence deduce the expression for the force acting between the two conductors.
Mention the nature of this force. (5)