Daily Practice Problem Class-12th Shiv Ratan Gupta’s PHYSICS

Electric Charges and Field: DPP-3 Class 12th (Competition)

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NEET/JEE Mains
Q.1 An infinite long thread carries a charge uniformly
Q.6 Three objects are placed in a region of uniform
spread over its length. It is bent in the form as
electric field of magnitude𝐸. The dimensions of the
shown. If the charge per unit is λ, the electric field
object are given in the figures. In each case, find the
at point O is:
inward and outward flux through the object.
(i) (ii) (iii)
r
𝐸⃗
H
O
R R
R Curved
Hemisphere h

𝜆 𝜆 Q.7 A point charge q is placed at origin. Find the flux

(1) 2𝜋𝜀0 𝑟
(2) 2𝜋𝜀
√ 0𝑅 of electric field, produced due to this charge,
𝜆
(3) (4) zero through a circle of radius R lying in y-z plane. The
2√2𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
centre of the circle lies at (x, 0).
Q.2 An infinitely large non-conducting plane sheet of
charge density 𝜎 has a circular Q.8. A region of space contains a constant electric field
perture of certain radius carved out of of magnitude 1325 N/C. A wire frame forming a
it.The electric field at a point which P square 0.27m of a side is placed in the region,
a
is at a distance 'a' from the centre of oriented so that the perpendicular to the plane of the
𝜎 square makes an angle of 48º with the field. What
aperture is . The radius of aperture is:
2√2𝜀0 is the magnitude of the electric flux through the
𝑎
(1) 𝑎 (2) frame?
√2
𝑎 Q.9 An electric field has the components 𝐸𝑥 =
(3) √2𝑎 (4)
2 5𝑥, 𝐸𝑦 = −3𝑦, and 𝐸𝑧 = 4𝑧. Calculate the electric
Q.3 The electric field due to charged circular arc shown flux through the sides of a unit cube, whose corners
in following figure, at centre O is: are (x, y, z) = (0, 0, 0), (1, 0, 0), (1, 1, 0), (0, 1, 0),
(0, 0, 1), (1, 0, 1), (1, 1, 1) and (0, 1, 1). (All fields
𝑻 are measured in N/C, all distance in m).
𝑹
Q.10 The electric field in a certain region of space points
𝑶 𝑹 in the z-direction and has magnitude 𝐸 = 5𝑥𝑧,
𝑘𝜆 𝑘𝜆 where x and z are measured from some origin.
(1) 𝑅
(2) √2 𝑅
𝑘𝜆 𝑘𝜆 Calculate the flux of that field through a square
(3) 𝑅2
(4) √2 𝑅2 perpendicular to the z-axis the corners of the square
are at (x, y, z) = (-1, -1, 1), (-1, 2, 1), (2, 2, 1) and
Q.4 There exists a uniform electric field (3𝑖̂ + 4𝑗̂ + 5𝑘̂ )
(2, -1, 1). (All fields are measured in N/C, all
N/C in a region. Calculate the flux of electric field distance in m).
through the surface bounded by the following Q.11 A charge q is placed just above the centre of a
curves. horizontal circle of radius r, and a
(i) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 (ii) 𝑦 2 + 𝑧 2 = 𝑟 2 hemisphere of this radius is erected
2 2 2
(iii) 𝑥 + 𝑧 = 𝑟 about the charge. Compute the
Q.5 A uniform electric field 𝐸 = 𝐸1 𝑖̂ + 𝐸2 𝑗̂+𝐸3 𝑘̂ exists electric flux through the closed
in a region. A cube of side a is placed with one surface that consists of the
vertex at origin and 3 edges coinciding with hemisphere and the planer circle.
coordinate axis. Calculate the flux of electric field Q.12 Figure shows a cubical surface of face area A in the
through each face of the cube and total flux through space in which 𝐸⃗ = 𝐸(𝑘̂ ). Find the flux through:
the cube.
 y Q.18 Calculate the flux of electric field passing through
a rectangular plane (2 cm×1cm) at y = 2cm
𝑁.𝑚2 𝑁.𝑚2
(1) 2 𝐶
(2) 3 𝐶
x
𝑁.𝑚2
z (3) 4 𝐶 (4) 1Nm2/C
(1) The front face (which is in x-y plane) Q.19 The flux passing through a triangular plane (Area 2
(2) Rear face cm2) at z = 0 will be.
(3) Top face 𝑁.𝑚2
(4) The whole cube (1) Zero (2) 2 𝐶
Q.13 Which one of the following is correct regarding 𝑁.𝑚2
(3) 3 𝐶
(4) None of these
order of electric field intensity?
(1) 𝐸𝐴 > 𝐸𝐵 < 𝐸𝐶 Q.20 In a uniform sphere of charge (charge density 𝜌), a
(2) 𝐸𝐴 < 𝐸𝐵 < 𝐸𝐶 small cavity is created. The centre of cavity is at a
(3) 𝐸𝐴 = 𝐸𝐵 < 𝐸𝐶 A B C distance a from the centre of sphere. Taking cnetre
(4) 𝐸𝐴 > 𝐸𝐵 > 𝐸𝐶 of sphere as origin and as a unit vector along the
line joining the centre of cavity and origin, show
Q.14 Which is correct regarding the electric potential. that the electric field at any point inside the cavity
(1) 𝑉𝐴 > 𝑉𝐵 > 𝑉𝐶 (2) 𝑉𝐴 < 𝑉𝐵 < 𝑉𝐶 𝜌
is 𝑎 𝑎̂.
(3) 𝑉𝐴 = 𝑉𝐵 < 𝑉𝐶 3𝜀0
(4) Nothing can be said Q.21 A ball of radius R is uniformly charged with the
Q.15 A hemispherical surface of radius R is located in a volume density 𝜌. Find the flux of the electric field
uniform electric field 𝐸, as shown. The flux of strength vector across the ball's section formed by
electric field through the surface is : the plane located at a distance r0 < R from the centre
𝐸 of the ball.
Paragraph for Question Nos. 22 to 24
A ball of radius R carries a positive charge whose
volume charge density depends only on the distance
(1) 𝐸𝜋𝑅2 (2) 𝐸2𝜋𝑅2 𝑟
r from the ball's centre as 𝜌 = 𝜌0 [1 − 𝑅] where 𝜌0
(3) 𝐸4𝜋𝑅2 (4) zero
Q.16 The electric field in a region of space is spherically is a constant.
symmetric and radially outward. The flux of Q.22 The electric field at distance r > R will be.
𝜌0 𝑅3 𝜌0 𝑅3
electric field through a sphere of radius r, centred at (1) 𝐸 = (2) 𝐸=
8𝜀0 𝑟 2 12𝜀0 𝑟 2
origin is ϕ = 𝑘𝑟 4 . Which of the following is the
𝜌0 𝑅3 𝜌0 𝑅3
correct relation between electric field strength with (3) 𝐸 = (4) 𝐸=
16𝜀0 𝑟 2 24𝜀0 𝑟 2
radial distance r from origin? Q.23 Inside ball, at r = rm, the electric field is maximum.
(1) 𝐸 ∝ 𝑟 2 (2) 𝐸 ∝ 𝑟 then
1
(3) 𝐸 ∝ 2 (4) 𝐸 ∝ 𝑟 3 (1) rm = R/3 (2) rm = 3R/2
𝑟
Paragraph for Question Nos. 17 to 19 (3) rm = 2R/3 (4) rm = 4R/3
The flux of electric field through a surface is given Q.24 The maximum electric field inside ball is.
by: (1)
𝜌0 𝑅
(2)
𝜌0 𝜀0
9𝜀0 9𝑅
ϕ = ∫ 𝑑ϕ = ∫ 𝐸⃗ . 𝑑𝑠
𝜌0 𝑅 𝜌0 𝑅
The electric field in a region is given by (3) (4)
3𝜀0 6𝜀0

2 3
Q.25 Find the flux through the disc.
⃗E = 𝐸0 𝑥 𝑖̂ + 𝐸02𝑦 𝑗̂ + 𝐸03𝑧 𝑘̂ 𝑞
(1) 10𝜀
𝑙 𝑙 𝑙 0
103 𝑁 𝑞 R
where 𝐸0 = 5 × 𝐶
,𝑙 = 2cm. (2) 5𝜀0
4
Q.17 Find electric flux passing through the plane x = 𝑞 +q R
(3) 6𝜀0
3

2cm. The plane is a square of side 2 cm.

𝑞
𝑁.𝑚2 𝑁.𝑚2 (4)
(1) 2 𝐶
(2) 3 𝐶
2𝜀0
𝑁.𝑚2
(3) 5 (4) None of these
𝐶
Q.26 A charge 'q' is placed at a point exactly above the 𝑄 √𝐿2 +4ℎ2 +𝐿
𝑎 (4) 4𝜋𝜀0 𝐿
𝑙𝑛 ( 2 2 )
centre of square (of side a) at a distance 2. The flux √𝐿 +4ℎ −𝐿

passing through square will be. Q.34 In an electric field, potential at a point with position
𝑞 𝑞 343
(1) 6𝜀 (2) 12𝜀 vector 𝑟 is given as 𝑉 = |𝑟 |
. The electric field at
0 0

(3)
𝑞
(4)
𝑞 𝑟 = 3𝑖̂ + 2𝑗̂ + 6𝑘̂ is.
𝜀0 3𝜀0
(1) 21𝑖̂ + 14𝑗̂ + 42𝑘̂ (2) 3𝑖̂ + 2𝑗̂ + 6𝑘̂
Q.27 There is an electric field E in X-direction. If work ̂
3𝑖̂+2𝑗̂ +6𝑘
done in moving a charge 0.2 C through a distance (3) 7
(4) −(3𝑖̂ + 2𝑗̂ + 6𝑘̂ )
of 2 m along a line making an angle of 60º with X- Q.35 An electric field exists in space as 𝐸 = 2𝑖̂ + 3𝑗̂ +
axis is 4.0 joule, what is the value of 𝐸⃗ ? 0𝑘̂. Find the potential difference (𝑉𝐴 − 𝑉𝐵 )
(1) √3 newton per coulomb between points A(2, 2, 0) and B(1, 1, 0).
(2) 4 newton per coulomb (1) −5 𝑉 (2) +5 𝑉
(3) 20 newton per coulomb (4) None of these (3) 10 𝑉 (4) None of these
2
Q.28 𝐸 = 5𝑥 𝑖. the potential difference between A(x = 0) Q.36 The electric potential in space is given by V(x,y,z)
m and B(x = 4m), 𝑉𝐴 − 𝑉𝐵 is. = (2xy + y2z +x2yz ) volt, where x,y and z are in
(1) −320 V (2) 320 V metre. Then y component of electric field at the
(3) (−320/3) V (4) (320/3)V point (3, −2, 1) will be.
Q.29 𝐸 = (2/𝑦)𝑗. the potential difference between A(y = (1) 20 NC-1 (2) −20 NC-1
2) m and B(y = 5m), 𝑉𝐴 − 𝑉𝐵 is. (3) 10 NC-1 (4) −11 NC
(1) 2𝑙n(2.5) (2) −2𝑙n(2.5) Q.37 A solid conducting sphere having a charge Q is
(3) 2𝑙n(10) (4) −2𝑙oge(10) surrounded by an uncharged concentric conducting
Q.30 Two very small balls carrying charges of 1 𝜇𝐶 and spherical shell. The potential difference between
9 𝜇𝐶 are placed 8 cm apart in vacuum. The the surface of solid sphere and the shell is V. The
shell is now given a charge -3Q. The new potential
minimum value of electric potential between the
difference between the same surface will be.
two given charges on the line joining them is at a
(1) V (2) 2 V
point.
(3) 4 V (4) -2V
(1) 1 cm from 1 𝜇𝐶 (2) 2 cm from 1 𝜇𝐶 Paragraph (38 to 47)
(3) 3 cm from 1 𝜇𝐶 (4) 4 cm from 1 𝜇𝐶 In an arrangement of two concentric conducting
Q.31 The electrostatic potential difference between shells, with centre at origin and radii a and b (a <
points 𝐴 and 𝐵, 𝑉𝐴 − 𝑉𝐵 , which are at distances rA b), charges Q1 and Q2 are given to the inner and
= 2.0m and rB = 1.0 m from an infinitely long thin outer shell respectively. Answer the following
wire λ = 1.0 𝜇𝐶/𝑚 is. questions assuming that at infinite distance from
(1) 12.47 × 103 𝑉 (2) −12.47 × 103 𝑉 origin, potential is taken as zero.
(3) 18 × 103 𝑉 (4) −18 × 103 𝑉 Q.38 There will be zero potential at any point outside the
Q.32 In the above situation if an electron is released from outer shell for.
rest at point A, it's speed at point B will be. (1) Q1 = Q2 (2) Q1 = −Q2
(3) aQ1 = −𝑏Q2 (4) bQ1 = −aQ2
(1) 6.6 × 107 m/s (2) 3.3 × 107 m/s
Q.39 There will be zero potential at any point inside the
(3) 1.1 × 107 m/s (4) 2.2 × 107 m/s
inner shell for.
Q.33 A total charge Q is distributed uniformly along a
(1) Q1 = Q2 (2) Q1 = −Q2
straight rod of length 𝐿. The potential at a point P (3) aQ1 = −𝑏Q2 (4) bQ1 = −aQ2
at a distance h from the midpoint of the rod is Q.40 There will be a constant potential at any point
1
(𝐻𝑖𝑛𝑡: ∫ 𝑑𝑥 = 𝑙𝑛(𝑥 + √𝑥 2 + 𝑎2 )) outside the outer shell for.
√𝑥 2 +𝑎2
𝑄 (1) Q1 = −Q2 (2) aQ1 = −𝑏Q2
(1) 𝑙𝑛(𝐿 + √𝐿2 + 3ℎ2 )
2𝜋𝜀0 𝐿 𝑃 (3) bQ1 = −aQ2
𝑄 𝐿+√𝐿2 +4ℎ2 (4) Any values of Q1 and Q2
(2) 4𝜋𝜀0 𝐿
𝑙𝑛 ( 2
) ℎ Q.41 There will be a constant potential at any point inside
𝑄 𝐿+√𝐿2 +4ℎ2 the inner shell for.
(3) 𝑙𝑛 ( )
4𝜋𝜀0 𝐿 𝐿−√𝐿2 +4ℎ2 (1) Q1 = −Q2
𝐿
 (2) aQ1 = −𝑏Q2 (3) bQ1 = −aQ2 x-axis . If the electric field at P makes an angle 𝜃
(4) Any values of Q1 and Q2 with x-axis, the value of 𝜃 would be.
Q.42 There will be a constant potential at any point 𝜋 𝜋 √3
(1) 3
(2) 3
+ 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1 ( 2 )
which is outside the inner shell but inside the outer
shell for. 2𝜋 √3
(3) 3
(4) 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1 ( 2 )
(1) Q1 = 0 (2) Q2 = 0
(3) bQ1 = −aQ2 Q.51 An electric dipole is placed at the origin O and is
directed along the x-axis. At a point P, far away
(4) Any values of Q1 and Q2
from the dipole, the electric field is parallel to y-
Q43 Let V be the potential at a point P (distant r from
axis. OP makes an angle 𝜃 with the x-axis then.
origin), then for r < a.
𝐾𝑄1 𝐾𝑄2 𝐾𝑄1 𝐾𝑄 (1) tan 𝜃 = √3 (2) tan 𝜃 = √2
(1) 𝑉 = 𝑎
+ 𝑏
(2) 𝑉= 𝑟
+ 𝑏2 1
𝐾𝑄1 𝐾𝑄2 𝐾(𝑄1 +𝑄2 ) (3) 𝜃 = 45° (4) tan 𝜃 =
(3) 𝑉 = + (4) 𝑉= √2
𝑎 𝑟 𝑟
Q.52 The locus of the points (in the xy-plane) where the
Q.44 Let V be the potential at a point P(distance r from
electric field due to a dipole (dipole axis is along x-
origin), then for 𝑎 < 𝑟 < 𝑏, axis and its equatorial is along y-axis) is
𝐾𝑄1 𝐾𝑄2 𝐾𝑄1 𝐾𝑄
(1) 𝑉 = 𝑎
+ 𝑏
(2) 𝑉= 𝑟
+ 𝑏2 perpendicular to its axis is.
𝐾𝑄1 𝐾𝑄2 𝐾(𝑄1 +𝑄2 ) (1) straight line perpendicular to the axis
(3) 𝑉 = 𝑎
+ 𝑟
(4) 𝑉= 𝑟
Q.45 Let V be the potential at a point P(distance r from (2) circle
origin), then for 𝑟 > 𝑏, (3) parabola
(1) 𝑉 =
𝐾𝑄1
+
𝐾𝑄2
(2) 𝑉=
𝐾𝑄1
+ 2
𝐾𝑄 (4) straight line having inclination 𝜃 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1 √2
𝑎 𝑏 𝑟 𝑏
𝐾𝑄1 𝐾𝑄2 𝐾(𝑄1 +𝑄2 )
with the axis
(3) 𝑉 = 𝑎
+ 𝑟
(4) 𝑉= 𝑟 Q.53 Three identical dipoles are arranged as shown in
Q.46 The potential of the inner shell is. the figure. What will be
𝐾𝑄 𝐾𝑄 𝐾𝑄 𝐾𝑄
(1) 𝑉 = 𝑎 1 + 𝑏 2 (2) 𝑉 = 𝑟 1 + 𝑏 2 the net electric field at
𝐾𝑄1 𝐾𝑄2 𝐾(𝑄1 +𝑄2 ) 1
(3) 𝑉 = + (4) 𝑉= 𝑃 (𝑘 = )? −𝑸 ⃗𝒑 +𝑸
𝑎 𝑟 𝑟 4𝜋𝜀0
Q.47 The potential of the outer shell is. 𝑘.𝑝
(1)
𝐾𝑄 𝐾𝑄 𝐾𝑄 𝐾𝑄 𝑥3 𝒙
(1) 𝑉 = 𝑎 1 + 𝑏 2 (2) 𝑉 = 𝑟 1 + 𝑏 2 −𝑸 +𝑸
2𝑘𝑝
𝐾𝑄1 𝐾𝑄2 𝐾(𝑄1 +𝑄2 ) (2) 𝑷
(3) 𝑉 = 𝑎
+ 𝑟
(4) 𝑉= 𝑏
𝑥3 𝒙 ⃗𝒑
(3) Zero 𝒙
Q.48 In a uniform electric field 𝐸 = 100 𝑉/𝑚, the
potential difference 𝑉𝐴 − 𝑉𝐵 , where 𝐴𝐵 = 10√2 m, √2𝑘𝑝
(4) −𝑸 ⃗𝒑 +𝑸
𝑥3
is.
Q.54 Two electric dipoles of moment P and 64 P are
placed in opposite direction on a line at a distance
45º of 25 cm. The electric field will be zero at point
A
10√𝟐 m
B between the dipoles whose distance from the dipole
of moment P is.
25
(1) −100 V (2) 100√2 V (1) 5 cm (2) cm
9
(3) −1000 V (4) 1000 V 4
(3) 10 cm (4) 13
cm
Q.49 A soap bubble of radius 3 cm is charged with 9.0
𝑝
nC. The excess pressure inside the bubble, if Q.55 Two short dipoles p 𝑘̂ and 𝑘̂ are located at (0, 0,
2
surface tension of soap solution = 3 × 10−3 N/m 0) and (1m, 0, 2m) respectively. The resultant
is. electric field due to the two dipoles at the point (1m,
(1) 0.26 N/m2 (2) 0.36 N/m2 0, 0) is.
(3) 0.44 N/m2 (4) 0.52 N/m2 9𝑃 −7𝑃
(1) 𝑘̂ (2) 𝑘̂
32𝜋𝜀0 32𝜋𝜀0
7𝑃
(3) 32𝜋𝜀0
𝑘̂ (4) none of these
Q.50 An electric dipole is placed along the x-axis at the
origin O. A point P is at a distance of 20 cm from
𝜋
this origin such that OP makes an angle 3 with the
 Advanced
qA
Q.56 Five charges, q each are placed at Y
Y
the corners of a regular pentagon of E Bq
q o
side a. r = distance between centre (2) E
r (1) E
and vertex.
Dq Cq X
(a) (i) What will be the electric field a x X O x
O
at O, the centre of the pentagon? Y Y
(ii) What will be the electric field at O if the
charge from one of the corners (say A) is E E
(3) (4)
removed? x x
X X
(iii) What will be the electric field at O if the O O
charge q at A is replaced by -q?
(b) How would your answer to (a) be affected if Q.60 The bob of pa pendulum of mass 8 mg carries an
pentagon is replaced by n-sided regular polygon electric charge of 39.2 × 10−10 coulomb in an
with charge q at each of its corners? electric field of 20 × 103 volt/meter and it is at rest.
Q.57 A charge Q is fixed at a distance d in front of an The angle made by the pendulum with the vertical
infinite metal plate. The lines of force are will be.
represented by. (1) 27º (2) 45º (3) 87º (4) 127º
+Q
Q.61 Two charge each equal to 𝜂𝑞(𝜂 −1 < √3) are
placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of
side a. The electric field at the third corner is E3
+Q +Q where (𝐸0 = 𝑞/4𝜋𝜀0 𝑎2 ).
(1) 𝐸3 = 𝐸0 (2) 𝐸3 < 𝐸0
(3) 𝐸3 > 𝐸0 (4) 𝐸3 ≥ 𝐸0
(1) (2) Q.62 Two point charges (+Q) and (-2Q) are fixed on the
+Q
+Q X-axis at position a and 2a from origin respectively.
At what position on the axis, the resultant electric
field is zero?
(3) (4)
(1) Only 𝑥 = √2𝑎 (2) Only 𝑥 = −√2𝑎
Q.58 The lines of force of the electric field due to two 3𝑎
(3) Both 𝑥 = ±√2𝑎 (4) 𝑥 = only
charges q and Q are sketched in the figure. State if. 2
Q.63 An electron falls through a small distance in a
uniform electric field of magnitude2 × 104 𝑁𝐶 −1.
Q q The direction of the field is reversed keeping the
magnitude unchanged and a proton falls through the
same distance. The time of fall will be.
(1) Q is positive and |𝑄| > |𝑞| (1) same in both cases
(2) Q is negative and |𝑄| > |𝑞| (2) more in the case of an electron
(3) q is positive and |𝑄| < |𝑞| (3) more in the case of proton
(4) q is negative and |𝑄| < |𝑞| (4) Independent of charge
Q.59 Two identical point charges are placed at a Q.64 There is a uniform electric field of strength 103 V/m
separation of d. P is a point on the line joining the along y-axis. A body of mass 1 g and charge 10-6C
charges, at a distance x from any one charge. The is projected into the field from origin along the
field at P is E, E is plotted against x for values of x positive x-axis with a velocity 10 m/s. Its speed in
from close to zero to slightly less than d. Which of m/s after 10 s is (neglect gravitation).
the following represents the resulting curve?
(a) 10 (b) 5√2 (c) 10√2 (d) 20
Q.65 In the figure shown there is a large sheet of charge
of uniform surface charge u
density′𝜎′. A charge
particle of charge ′ − 𝑞′
and mass ′𝑚′ is projected
A B
 from a point A on the sheet with a speed ′𝑢′ with (c) Give the sign of the work done by the field in
angle of projection such that it lands at maximum moving a small positive charge from Q to P.
distance from A on the sheet. Neglecting gravity, (d) Give the sign of the work done by the external
find the time of flight. agency in moving a small negative charge
2√2𝑚𝑢𝜀0 √2𝑚𝑢𝜀0
(a) (b) from B to A.
𝜎𝑞 5𝜎𝑞
𝑚𝑢𝜀0 𝑚𝑢𝜀0 (e) Does the kinetic energy of a small negative
(c) (d)
√2𝜎𝑞 2√2𝜎𝑞 charge increase or decrease in going from B to
Q.66 Two charges, +q and -q, each of mass m, are A?
revolving in a circle of radius R, positioned Q.71 A point charge q of mass m is placed at the centre of
diametrically opposite under mutual electrostatic a fixed ring of charge Q and radius R. Q
force. Find (i) speed of each charge (ii) kinetic What minimum velocity (along the
energy of system (iii) potential energy of the system axis of ring) should be give to q so that q
(iv) total energy of the system. it would reach far away from ring if (i)
Q.67 Two particles, each of charge q, and masses m1 and q is positive, (ii) q is negative. Ring
m2, are released from rest, from points A and B, r Q.72 A uniform electric field is established by
distance apart. Calculate the final speed of each connecting the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor to
particle. (Neglect gravitational interaction of the a 12 V battery. A charge particle of +6.24 ×
particles). 10−6 𝐶 moves, from rest, from the positive plate to
Q.68 A particle of mass m and charge -q is given velocity the negative plate. When the charge reaches the
v as shown in the figure. What negative plate, it acquires a speed of 3.4 m/s. What
minimum distance it can v is (a) the mass of the charge particle and (b) its final
travel before stopping for the A B kinetic energy?
VA = 0
first time? A and B fixed +Q −𝒒 , 𝒎 +Q
𝑞A
charges. Given that 𝑣 = a a 𝐸 𝑑
12V B
2𝐾𝑞𝑄 1
√ where 𝐾 = . VB = 3.4 m/s
𝑎𝑚 4𝜋𝜀0
Q.69 Two fixed solid sphere of charges Q and kQ are Q.73 The electric field vector in a region is given by 𝐸⃗ =
separated by a distanced by a distance 6R. A charge 3𝑖̂ + 4𝑦𝑗̂(𝑉/𝑚). Calculate the potential at (1m,
-q is to be projected Q kQ
1m) taking potential at origin to be zero.
-q, m
along the line joining R
Q.74 A thin rod extends along the z-axis from z = −𝑑 to
𝑣 2R
𝑚𝑖𝑛

their centres, so that it z = d. The rod carries a positive charge Q uniformly

can reach the surface 6R
of other solid sphere of charge kQ.
(i) If k = 4, find minimum velocity to be given.
(ii) If we do not want to given any velocity, what
should be the minimum value of k?
Q.70 Figure (a) and (b) show the field lines of a positive
and negative point charge respectively.
Q = 4d, what is its velocity at z = 3d?
P
A
(b)
B
(a)
(a) Give the signs of the potential difference
𝑉𝑃 − 𝑉𝑄 ; 𝑉𝐵 − 𝑉𝐴 .
(b) Give the sign of the potential energy
difference if a small negative charge is
moved from points Q to P; from point A to B.
distributed along its length 2d with charge density
λ = Q/2d.
(a) Calculate the electric potential at a point z >d
along the z-axis.
(b) What is the change in potential energy if an
electron moves from z = 4d to z =3d?
(c) If the electron started out at rest at the point z
Q.75 A short electric dipole of dipole moment 𝑝 is placed
in a uniform electric field E0 with its axis parallel to
𝐸⃗0 . In this case, one of the equipotential surfaces
enclosing the dipole forms a sphere. Find the radius
of this sphere.
Q.76 A charge Q is distributed over two concentric
hollow spheres of radii r and R (> r) such that the
surface densities are equal. Find the potential at the
common centre.
Q.77 There are two thin concentric conducting shells of
radii a and b(a < b). Equal charges Q are given to
 each shell. Find the charge distribution on the inner Q.82 In a certain region of space, electric field is along
and outer shell. the z-direction throughout. The magnitude of
Q.78 A small conducting spherical shell with inner radius electric field is, however, not constant but increases
a and outer radius b is concentric with a larger uniformly along the positive z-direction at the rate
conducting spherical shell with inner radius c and 105 V/m2. What are the force and torque
outer radius d. The inner shell has total charge −2𝑞 experienced by a system having a total dipole
and the outer shell has charge +4𝑞. (a) Calculate moment equal to 10-7Cm in the negative z-
the electric field in terms of q and the distance r direction?
from the common centre of the two shells for (i) r < Q.83 Electric dipole of moment 𝑃⃗ = 𝑃𝑖̂ is kept at a point
a, (ii) a < r < b, (iii) b < r < c, (iv) c < r < d, (v) r > (x,y) in an electric field 𝐸⃗ = 4𝑥𝑦 2 𝑖̂ + 4𝑥 2 𝑦𝑗̂. Find
d. Show your result in a graph of 𝐸 as a function of the magnitude of force acting on the dipole.
r. (b) What is the total charge on the (i) inner surface
Q.84 A dipole with an electric moment p is located at a
of the small shell (ii) Outer surface of the small
distance r from a long thread charged uniformly
shell (iii) inner surface of the large shell (iv) Outer
with a linear density λ. Find the force F acting on
surface of the large shell?
the dipole I f the vector p is oriented.
Q.79 Two charged metallic spheres of radii r1 and r2 are (a) along the thread (b) along the radius vector r
touched and separated. Calculate the ratio of their.
(c) at the right angles to the thread and the radius
(i) Charges (ii) Potential
vector r.
(iii) Self energy
(iv) Electric field at the surface Q.85 Figure shows a charged rod, bent in the form of an
(v) Surface charge density arc of a circle. The charge distribution on the rod is
Q.80 There are three concentric shells of radii a, b and c shown in figure. The assembly is kept in a uniform
(a < b< c). Equal charges Q each are given to electric field.
innermost and outermost shell. The middle shell is Non-
grounded. Determine the charge appearing on each conducting
surface of middle shell. +λ massless
Q.81 There are two large conducting plane sheets. Both 0
of them are given charges Q1 and Q2. What is the 0 Pivo
charge distribution on their surfaces, when they are -λ t
(i) large distance apart
(ii) brought close and placed parallel to each Mass m
radiusmoment
(a) Find the dipole R of the rod.
other?
(b) For small angular displacement the system
find the time period of oscillation of the
system
Answer Key of DPP-3: Class-(R)
1 (3) 2. (1) 3. (2) 4. ((i) 5πr2 (ii) 3πr2 (iii) 4πr2) 5. (𝜙1 = −𝐸1 𝑎2 , 𝜙2 = +𝐸1 𝑎2 , 𝜙3 = −𝐸2 𝑎2 , 𝜙4 = +𝐸2 𝑎2 ,𝜙5 = −𝐸3 𝑎2 ,
𝜙6 = +𝐸3 𝑎2 ,𝜙𝑁𝑒𝑡 = 0) 6. (i) 𝜙𝑖𝑛 = −𝜋𝑅2 𝐸, 𝜙𝑜𝑢𝑡 = 𝜋𝑅2 𝐸 (ii) 𝜙𝑖𝑛 = −2𝑟𝐻𝐸, 𝜙𝑜𝑢𝑡 = 2𝑟𝐻𝐸 (iii) 𝜙𝑖𝑛 = −𝜋𝑅2 𝐸,
𝑞 𝑥 𝑁𝑚2 𝑁𝑚2 𝑁𝑚 2 𝑁𝑚2 𝑁𝑚2 𝑞
𝜙𝑜𝑢𝑡 = 𝜋𝑅2 𝐸 7. [1 − ] 8. (64.63 ) 9. (0, 0, 0, 5 , -3 ,4 ) 10. (22.5 ) 11. ( ) 12. (1) EA (2) −EA
2𝜀0 √𝑅2 +𝑥 2 𝐶 𝐶 𝐶 𝐶 𝐶 𝜀0
𝜋𝜌 𝑟0
(3) zero (4) zero 13. (2) 14. (1) 15. (1) 16. (1) 17. (1) 18. (4) 19. (1) 21. ( (𝑅2 − 𝑟02 )) 22. (2) 23. (3) 24. (1) 25. (1) 26. (1)
3𝜖0
27. (3) 28. (4) 29. (1) 30. (2) 31. (2) 32. (1) 33. (4) 34. (2) 35. (1) 36. (4) 37. (1) 38. (2) 39. (4) 40. (1) 41. (4) 42. (1) 43. (1)
𝐾𝑞 2𝐾𝑞
44. (2) 45. (4) 46. (1) 47. (4) 48. (4) 49. (2) 50. (2) 51. (2) 52. (4) 53. (3) 54. (1) 55. (2) 56. (a) 0, , (b) No change) 57. (1)
𝑟 𝑟
𝑣2 𝑞2 𝑞2
58. (3) 59. (3) 60. (2) 61. (3) 62. (2) 63. (3) 64. (3) 65. (1) 66. (i) 𝑣 = √ (ii) + (iii) −
16𝜋𝜀0 𝑅𝑚 16𝜋𝜀0 𝑅 8𝜋𝜀0 𝑅

1 2𝑚1 𝑚2 𝑞 2 1 2𝑚1 𝑚2 𝑞 2 3𝑄𝑞

67. (𝑣1 = √4𝜋𝜀 , 𝑣2 = √4𝜋𝜀 68. √3𝑎 69. 𝑣 = √ , 𝑘𝑚𝑖𝑛 = 25 70. (a) +, + (b) −, − (c) − (d) +
𝑚1 0 𝑟(𝑚1 +𝑚2 ) 𝑚2 0 𝑟(𝑚1 +𝑚2 ) 20𝜋𝜀 0 𝑅𝑚

2𝑄𝑞 𝜆 𝑧+𝑑 𝜆𝑒 6 2𝜆𝑒 6

(e) decreases. 71. (i) zero (ii) 𝑣 = √ 72. (a) 1.3 × 10−5 kg (b) 7.5 × 10−5 𝐽 73. (−5𝑉) 74. 𝑉 = ℓ𝑛 , ℓ𝑛 , √ ℓ𝑛
4𝜋𝜀 0 𝑚𝑟 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑧−𝑑 4𝜋𝜀0 5 4𝜋𝜀 0𝑚 5
𝑃 1/3 𝑄(𝑅+𝑟) −2𝑞 +2𝑞
75. 𝑅 = [ ] 76. 𝑉 = 77. (Q, 2Q) 78. (a) (i) zero (ii) zero (iii) 𝐸 = (iv) 𝐸 = 0 (v) (b) 0, −2𝑞, +2𝑞, +2𝑞
4𝜋𝜀0 𝐸0 4𝜋𝜀0 (𝑅+𝑟)2 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑟 2 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑟 2
𝑟1 𝑟1 𝑟2 𝑟2 𝑄𝑏 𝑄1 𝑄1 𝑄2 𝑄2 +𝑄1 +𝑄2 𝑄1 −𝑄2 𝑄2 −𝑄1 𝑄1 +𝑄2
79. (i) (ii) 1 (iii) (iv) (v) 80. (i) 𝑞1 = −𝑄 (ii) 𝑞2 = − 81. (i) , , , (ii) , , ,
𝑟2 𝑟2 𝑟1 𝑟1 𝐶 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
𝜆𝑝 𝜆𝑝 2 (1
-2
82. (Force = 10 , Torque = 0) 83. (4𝑝𝑦√𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 2 84. (a) 𝐹 = 0, (b) 𝐹 = − (c) 𝐹 = 85. (a) 2𝜆𝑅 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃0 )
2𝜋𝜀0 𝑟 2 2𝜋𝜀0 𝑟 2
𝑚
(b) 𝑇 = 𝜋√ 𝜃
𝜆𝐸𝑠𝑖𝑛2 0
2
Daily Practice Problem Class-12th Shiv Ratan Gupta’s PHYSICS
Electric Charges and Field: DPP-4 Class 12th (Competition)
निश्चित सफलता का राज: आज का काम आज
NEET/JEE Mains
Q.1 Electric flux through a surface of area 10 m2 lying Q.5 The electric field in a region is radially outward
in the xy plane is (if 𝐸⃗ = 𝑖̂ + √2𝑗̂ + √3𝑘̂ N/C) with magnitude𝐸 = 𝐴𝛾0 . The charge contained in
a sphere of radius 𝛾0 centered at the origin is.
(1) 100 (2) 141.4 1
(3) 17.32 (4) 200 (1) 4𝜋𝜀0
𝐴𝛾03 (2) 4𝜋𝜀0 𝐴𝛾03
Q.2 A cylinder of radius R and length L is placed in a 4𝜋𝜀0 𝐴 1 𝐴
(3) 𝛾0
(4) 4𝜋𝜀0 𝛾03
uniform electric field E parallel to the cylinder
axis. The total flux for the surface of the cylinder Q.6 In a region of space having a spherical symmetric
is given by. distribution of charge, the electric flux enclosed
(1) 2𝜋𝑅 2 𝐸 (2) 𝜋𝑅 2 𝐸 by a concentric spherical Gaussian surfaces, varies
(3) (𝜋𝑅 2 − 𝜋𝑅)𝐸 (4) Zero 𝜙0 𝑟 3
with radius 𝑟 as 𝜙 = [ 𝑅3
,𝑟
≤ 𝑅 where 𝑅 and
Q.3 A linear charge having linear charge density λ 𝜙0 , r >R
penetrates a cube diagonally and then it penetrates 𝜙0 are the constants. The electric field strength in
a sphere diametrically as shown. What will be the the region is given as.
ratio of flux coming out of cube and sphere? 𝜙 𝜙
(1) 𝐸 = 4𝜋𝑟0 2 , for 𝑟 ≤ 𝑅 (2) 𝐸 = 4𝜋𝑟0 2 , for 𝑟 > 𝑅
𝜙0 𝑟 𝜙0 𝑟
(3) 𝐸 = , for 𝑟 ≤ 𝑅 (4) 𝐸 = ,for 𝑟≤𝑅
4𝜋𝑅3 4𝜋𝑟 3
Q.7 In a region of space the electric field is in the x-
a
direction and proportional to x, i.e., 𝐸⃗ = 𝐸0 𝑥𝑖̂.
a Consider an imaginary cubical volume of edge a
1 2 with its edges parallel to the axes of coordinates.
(1) 2
(2)
√3 The charges inside this volume will be.
√3 1
(3) 2
(4) 1
(1) Zero (2) 𝜀0 𝐸0 𝑎3
1 1
Q.4 A ring of radius R is placed in the plane with its (3) 𝐸 𝑎3
𝜀0 0
(4) 𝜀 𝐸 𝑎3
6 0 0
centre at origin and its axis along the x-axis and
having uniformly distributed 𝒙
Q.8 Figure shows a closed surface which intersects a
positive charge. A ring of radius 𝒓 conducting sphere. If a positive charge is placed at
r(<<R) and coaxial with the the point P the flux of the electric field through the
larger ring is moving along the 𝒗 closed surface.
axis with constant velocity, then
the variation of electrical flux 𝑹 𝒚 P
(𝜙) passing through the smaller Fixed ring
ring with position will be best
represented by: closed conducting
surface surface
𝝓 𝝓
(1) (2) (1) will remain zero
(2) will become positive
𝒕 𝒕 (3) will become negative
𝝓 𝝓 (4) will become undefined
Q.9 There are three concentric thin spheres of radius
𝒙 𝒙 a,b and c (a>b>c). The total surface charge
(3) (4)
densities on their surfaces are 𝜎, −𝜎 and 𝜎
respectively. The magnitude of electric field at r
(distance from centre) such that a>r>b is:
 𝜎
(1) 0 (2) (𝑏 2 − 𝑐2) cavity. What is the direction and magnitude of the
𝜀0 𝑟 2
𝜎
electric field at point B?
(3) (𝑎2 + 𝑏2) (4) none of these 17𝜌𝑟0 𝜌𝑟0
𝜀0 𝑟 2 (1) left (2) left
54𝜀0 6𝜀0
Q.10 The electric field inside a sphere which carries a 17𝜌𝑟0 𝜌𝑟0
charge density proportional to the distance from (3) 54𝜀0
right (4) 6𝜀0
right
the origin 𝜌 = 𝛼 r (𝛼 is a constant) is: Q.14 A charge q is placed at some distance along the
𝛼𝑟 3 𝛼𝑟 2 axis of a uniformly charged disc of surface charge
(1) 4𝜀0
(2) 4𝜀0
density 𝜎. The flux due to the charge q through the
𝛼𝑟 2
(3) (4) none of these disc is 𝜙. The electric force on charge q exerted by
3𝜀0
the disc is.
Q.11 Two concentric conducting thin spherical shells A 𝜎𝜙
and B having radii rA and rB (rB>rA) are charged to (1) 𝜎𝜙 (2) 4𝜋
𝑄𝐴 and −𝑄𝐵 (|𝑄𝐵 | > |𝑄𝐴 |). The electrical field 𝜎𝜙 𝜎𝜙
(3) 2𝜋
(4) 3𝜋
along a line (passing through the centre) is.
E Q.15 Figure shows, in cross section, two solid spheres
E
with uniformly distributed charge throughout their
volumes. Each has radius R. Point P lies on a line
(1) (2) connecting the centers of the spheres, at radial
0 x 0 r r x
rA rB A B distance R/2.00 from the center of sphere 1. If the
net electric field at point P is zero, what is the ratio
E E
q2/q1 of the total charge?
(3) (4)
R R
0 rA rB x 0 rB x
rA
P
Q.12 Two large conducting thin plates are placed 1 2
parallel to each other. They carry the charges as 9 6
shown. The variation of magnitude of electric field (1) (2)
8 5
in space due to this system is best given by 2 8
(3) (4)
2Q -Q 5 9
III Q.16 The electric potential V at the any point O (x, y, z
y all in metres) in space is given by V = 4x2 volt. The
I II electric field at the point (1m, 0, 2) in volt/metre
x
is.
(1) 8 along negative X-axis
I II III (2) 8 along positive X-axis
(1)
(3) 16 along negative X-axis
x
(4) 16 along positive Z-axis
I II III
Q.17 Electric potential is given by.
(2)
x 𝑉 = 6𝑥 − 8𝑥𝑦 2 − 8𝑦 + 6𝑦𝑧 − 4𝑧 2
II III Then electric force acting on 2C point charge
I placed on origin will be.
(3) (1) 2 N (2) 6 N
x
(3) 8 N (4) 20 N
I
II III
(4) Q.18 If uniform electric field 𝐸⃗ = 𝐸0 𝑖̂ + 2𝐸0 𝑗̂, where 𝐸0
x is a constant existing in a region of space and at (0,
Q.13 A positively charged sphere of radius r0 carries a 0) the electric potential V is zero, then the potential
volume charge density 𝜌 (see figure). A spherical at (x0, 0) will be.
cavity of radius r0/2 is then scooped (1) Zero (2) −𝐸0 𝑥0
out and left empty, as shown. C1 is
the centre of sphere and C2 that of B C1 C2 (3) −2𝐸0 𝑥0 (4) −√5𝐸0 𝑥0
Q.19 There exists a uniform electric field in the space as (a) is zero (b) is not zero
shown. Four points A, B, C and D are marked (c) may be zero also (d) is not defined
which are equidistant from
y Q.25 If identical charge (-q) are placed at each corner of
the origin. If VA, VB, VC and
a cube of side b, then electric potential energy of
VD are their potentials B
charge (+q) which is placed at centre of the cube
respectively, then. C A 30º
x will be.
(1) 𝑉𝐵 > 𝑉𝐴 > 𝑉𝐶 > 𝑉𝐷 E D 8√2𝑞2 −8√2𝑞2
(2) 𝑉𝐴 > 𝑉𝐵 > 𝑉𝐷 > 𝑉𝐶 (1) (2)
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑏 𝜋𝜀0 𝑏
(3) 𝑉𝐴 = 𝑉𝐵 > 𝑉𝐶 = 𝑉𝐷 −4√2𝑞2 −4𝑞2
(3) (4)
(4) 𝑉𝐵 > 𝑉𝐶 > 𝑉𝐴 > 𝑉𝐷 𝜋𝜀0 𝑏 √3𝜋𝜀0 𝑏

Q.20 The potential field of an electric field 𝐸⃗ = Q.26 Two charges q1 and q2 are placed 30 cm apart,
(𝑦𝑖̂ + 𝑥𝑗̂) is . shown in the figure. A
q3
third charge q3 is
(1) V = −xy + constant C
moved along the arc of
(2) V = −(x+y)+ constant a circle of radius 40 cm 40 cm
(3) V = − (x2+y2)+constant from C to D. The
change in the potential q2
(4) V = constant q1 D
energy of the system is A 30 cm B
Q.21 A uniform electric field exists in x-y plane. The 𝑞3
4𝜋𝜀
𝑘, where k is.
potential of points A(+2m, 2m), B(−2m, 2m) and 0
C(2m, 4m) are 4 V, 16 V and 12 V respectively. The (1) 8q2 (2) 8q1
electric field is. (3) 6q2 (4) 6q1
𝑉 𝑉
(1) (4𝑖̂ + 5𝑗̂) 𝑚 (2) (3𝑖̂ + 4𝑗̂) 𝑚 Q.27 A charged particle of charge 'Q' is held fixed and
𝑉 𝑉 another charged particle of mass 'm' and charge 'q'
(3) −(3𝑖̂ + 4𝑗̂) 𝑚 (4) (3𝑖̂ − 4𝑗̂) 𝑚 (of the same sign) is released from a distance 'r'.
Q.22 Equipotenial surface are shown in the following The impulse of the force exerted by the external
figure, Then the electric field strength will be. agent on the fixed charge by the time distance
10 V 20 V between 'Q' and 'q' becomes 2r is.
Y 30 V
(1) √𝑄𝑞/4𝜋𝜀0 𝑚𝑟 (2) √𝑄𝑞𝑚/4𝜋𝜀0 𝑟
O(cm)

30º
10 20 30
X (3) 0 (4) cannot determine
(cm) Q.28 In the figure shown the electric
(1) 100 Vm-1 along X-axis potential energy of the system is: (q
is at the centre of the conducting b
(2) 100 Vm-1 along Y-axis
neutral spherical shell of inner q a
(3) 200 Vm-1 at an angle 120º with X-axis radius a and outer radius b).
(4) 50 Vm-1 at an angle 120º with X-axis 𝑘𝑞2
(1) 0 (2) 2𝑏
Q.23 In moving from A to B along an B
electric field line, the electric field 𝑘𝑞2 𝑘𝑞2 𝑘𝑞2 𝑘𝑞2
E (3) 2𝑏
− 2𝑎
(4) 2𝑎
− 2𝑏
does 6.4 × 10−19J of work on an A C
𝝓𝟏 Q.29 A point charge 'Q' is placed at the centre of a
electron. If 𝜙1 and 𝜙2 are 𝝓𝟐
spherical cavity of radius 'b' carved inside a solid
equipotential surfaces, then the potential difference
conducting sphere of radius 'a'. Then total energy
(VC−VA) is. 1
of the system is: [𝑘 = 4𝜋𝜀 ]
(1) −4 V (2) 4 V 0

(3) Zero (4) 64 V

Q.24 Electric lines of force are as shown in the figure. a
Then potential at point P. b Q

𝑘𝑄 2 𝑘𝑄2 𝑘𝑄2 𝑘𝑄 2
P (1) 2𝑎
− 2𝑏
(2) 2𝑎
+ 2𝑏
𝑘𝑄 2 𝑘𝑄2 𝑘𝑄2 𝑘𝑄 2
(3) 𝑎
+ 𝑏
(4) 𝑎
− 𝑏
Q.30. Four charge are rigidly fixed y Q.34 An arc of radius r carries charge. The linear
along the y-axis as shown. A 2 2q density of charge is λ and the arc subtends an
𝜋
positive charge approaches angle at the centre. What is electric potential at
1 -q 3
the system along the x-axis the centre?
with initial speed just 𝜆 𝜆
v Q x (1) 4𝜀 (2)
enough to cross the origin. -1 -q 8𝜀0
0
Then its total energy at the 𝜆 𝜆
origin is. -2 2q (3) 12𝜀 (4)
0 16𝜀0
(1) zero (2) positive Q.35 Two identical thin rings each
Q1 Q2
(3) negative (4) data insufficient of radius R meters are
Q.31 You are moving a negative charge q < 0 at a small coaxially placed at a distance
constant speed away from a uniformly charged R metes apart. If Q1 coulomb AR AR
non-conducting spherical shell on which resides and Q2 coulomb are
OR1 OR2
a negative charge Q < 0. The electrostatic field of respectively the charges
Q is E. Let U be the total energy of the system, uniformly spread on the two
Wa the work done by the force Fa you exert on q, rings, the work done in R
WE the work done by the electrostatic force FE on moving a charge q from the centre of one ring to
q. Then, as q is being moved: that of other is.
(1) Wa = - WE, therefore U remains constant 𝑞(𝑄1 −𝑄2 )(√2−1)
(1) Zero (2)
√2.4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
(2) Wa = WE
𝑞√2(𝑄1 +𝑄2 ) 𝑞(𝑄1 +𝑄2 )(√2+1)
(3) U increases (3) 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
(4)
√2.4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
(4) U decreases Q.36 If the electric potential of the inner shell is 10 volt
Q.32 A negative charge Q is distributed uniformly in and that of the outer shell is 5 volt, then the
volume of a sphere of radius R and a point charge potential at the centre will be: (the shells are
particle (may be negative or positive) is present uniformly charged)
on the surface of this sphere, then the variation of (1) 10 volt
escape velocity (vs) of charge 'q' as a function of a
'q' will be [neglect gravitational interaction] (2) 5 volt
(3) 15 volt b
(1) (2) (4) 0
Vs Vs
Q.37 Potential difference between centre and the
q q surface of sphere of radius R and having uniform
volume charge density 𝜌 within it will be:
𝜌𝑅2 𝜌𝑅2
(1) (2)
Vs 6𝜀0 4𝜀0
Vs
(3) (4) 𝜌𝑅2
q q (3) 0 (4) 2𝜀0
Q.38 A mercury drop has potential 'V' on its surface.
Q.33 A thin spherical conducting shell of radius R has 1000 such drops combine to form a new drop. Find
a charge q. Another charge Q is placed at the the potential on the surface of the new drop.
centre of the shell. The electrostatic potential at a
𝑅 (1) V (2) 10 V
point p at a distance 2 from the centre of the shell
(3) 100 V (4) 1000 V
is.
(𝑞+𝑄) 2 2𝑄
(1) 4𝜋𝜀 (2)
0 𝑅 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
2𝑄 2𝑞 2𝑄 𝑞
(3) − (4) +
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
 Advanced
Q.39 A surface has the area vector 𝐴 = (2𝑖̂ + 3𝑗̂)𝑚2 . 1 2 3
What is the flux of a uniform electric field through
the area if the field is (a) 𝐸⃗ = 4𝑖̂ N/C and (b) 𝐸⃗ =
4𝑘̂ N/C? x

Q.40 An electric field given by 𝐸⃗ = 4.0𝑖̂ − 3.0(𝑦 2 +

2.0)𝑗̂ pierces a Gaussian cube of edge length 2.0
m and positioned as shown in the (a)
⃗𝑬
𝒚

ES

E(𝟏𝟎𝟓 N/C)
𝒙

𝒛 𝒙 = 𝟑𝒎
𝒙 = 𝟏𝒎

figure. (The magnitude E is in newtons per 0 x

coulomb and the position x is in meters). What is (b)
the electric flux through the (a) top face, Q.45 In Fig.(a), an electron is shot directly away from a
(b) bottom face, (c) left face, and (d) back face? (e) uniformly charged plastic sheet, at speed vs. The
What is the net electric flux thorough the cube? sheet is non conducting, flat, and very large.
Q.41 In figure, a solid sphere of radius a = 2.00 cm is Figure (b) gives the electron's vertical component
concentric with a spherical conducting shell of versus time t until the return to the launch point.
inner radius b = 2.00a and outer radius c = 2.40a. What is the sheet's surface charge density?
The sphere has a net uniform speed
charge q1 = +5.00 C; the shell vS
has a net charge q2 = -q1. What is a
the magnitude of the electric b t0 2t0
field at radial distances (a) r = 0, 0
time
-e
(b) r = a/2.00, (c) r = a, (d) r =
1.50a, (e) r = 2.30a, and (f) r = 3.50a? What is the -vS
net charge on the (g) inner and (h) outer surface of (a) (b)
the shell? Q.46 A charged particle is held at the center of a
Q.42 A uniform charge density of 500 nC/m3 is spherical shell. The following figure gives the
distributed throughout a spherical volume of magnitude E of the electric field versus radial
radius 6.00 cm. Consider a cubical Gaussian distance r. What is the net charge on the shell?
surface with its center at the center of the sphere. ES
What is the electric flux through this cubical 10
surface is its edge length is (a) 4.00 cm and (b)
E(× 𝟏𝟎𝟕 N/C)

8
14.0 cm? 6
Q.43 The net electric flux through each face of a dice 4
(singular of dice) has a magnitude in units of 103 2
N.m2/C that is exactly equal to the number of spots 0
N on the face (1 through 6). The flux is inward for 1 2 3 4 5
r(cm)
N odd and outward for N even. What is the net
charge inside the dice? Q.47 There is an electric field E in X-direction. If the
Q.44 Figure (a) shows three plastic sheets that are large, work done on moving a charge 0.2 C through a
parallel, and uniformly charged. Figure (b) gives distance of 2m along a line making an angle 60º
the component of the net electric field along an x- with the X-axis is 4.0 J, what is the value of E.
axis through the sheets. The scale of the vertical (1) √3 N/C (2) 4 N/C
axis is set by 𝐸𝑆 = 6.0 × 105 N/C, What is the ratio (3) 5 N/C (4) 20 N/C
of the charge density on sheet 3 to that on sheet 2? Q.48 Two point charges 100 𝜇𝐶 and 5 𝜇𝐶 are placed at
points A and B respectively with AB = 40 cm. The
work done by external force in displacing the
 charge 5 𝜇𝐶 from B to C, where BC = 30 cm, angle distance x from O due to -q charges. Prove that the
𝜋 1 charge at O is in an unstable equilibrium.
ABC = 2 and 4𝜋𝜀 = 9 × 109 N/m2/C2.
0
81
Q.55 In the figure shown a conducting sphere of inner
(1) 9 J (2) J radius 'a' and outer radius 'b' is given a charge Q.
20
9 9 A point charge 'q' is placed in the cavity of this
(3) 25
J (4) − 4 J sphere at distance 'x' (<a) away from the centre.
Q.49 In the rectangle, shown below, the two corners Find the electric field intensity and electric
have charges 𝑞1 = −5 𝜇𝐶 and 𝑞1 = +2.0 𝜇𝐶. The potentials at point P (outside the sphere) at
work done in moving a charge +3.0𝜇𝐶 from B to distance r > b. Also find the electric potential at
A is (take 1/4𝜋𝜀0 =1010N.m2/C2). point C.
q1 A
C q r
b a P
5 cm

B 15 cm q2 Q.56 A point charge Q is situated (outside) at a distance

(1) 2.8 J (2) 3.5 J
(3) 4.5 J (4) 5.5 J
Q.50 An electric field 'E' whose direction is radially
outward varies as distance from origin 'r' as shown
in the graph. E is taken as positive if its direction
is away from the origin. Then the work done by
electric field on a 2 C charge if it is taken from (1,
1, 0) to (3, 0, 0) is:
E(N/C)
20
10
r(m)
0 √𝟐 3
(1) 20(3 + √2) J (2) −60 J
(3) 60 J (4) 20(3 − √2) J
Q.51 A uniform surface charge of density 𝜎 is given to
a quarter of a disc extending up to
y answer the above question?
infinity in the first quadrant of x-
y plane. The centre of the disc is
at the origin O. Find the z-
component o the electric field at
the point (0,0, z) and the potential O x
difference between the points (0,
0, d) and (0, 0, 2d).
Q.52 Two metal spheres, one of radius R and the other
of radius 2R, both have same surface charge
density 𝜎. They are brought in contact and
separated. What will be new surface charge
densities on them?
Q.53 Two charges q1 and q2 are placed at (0, 0, d) and
(0, 0, -d) respectively. Find locus of points where
the potential is zero.
Q.54 Two charges -q each are separated by distance 2d.
A third charge +q is kept at mid-point O. Find
potential energy of +q as a function of small
r from the centre of an uncharged conducting solid
sphere of radius R. The potential due to induced
charges (on the conductor) at a point B inside the
conductor whose distance from the point charge is
d is...................
Q.57 Find the electric potential and strength at the
centre of a hemispherical shell of radius R charged
uniformly with the surface density𝜎.
Q.58 There are three concentric conducting spherical
shells. All of them are charged. The innermost
sphere is connected by a conducting wire to the
outermost sphere. Prove that the final charge on
the innermost sphere is independent of the initial
charge of outermost sphere.
Q.59 Both the ring and the conducting sphere are given
the same charge Q. Determine the potential of the
sphere. Assume that the centre of the sphere lies
on the axis of the ring. Is it necessary that the
charge on the ring be uniformly distributed to
R
R
C
ℓ = 𝟑𝑹
Q.60 A solid sphere of radius 'R' has a cavity of radius
𝑅
2
. The solid part has a uniform charged density ′𝜌′
and cavity has no charge. Find the electric
potential at point 'A'. Also find the electric field
(only magnitude) at point C' inside the cavity.
C
A R/2
B
R
Multiple Correct Answer Type: (4) Charge on each ball is √4𝜋𝜀0 𝑑𝐾
Q.1 A and B are semi-spherical A Comprehension Type:
surfaces of radius r1 and r2
➢ The electric field intensity at all z
(r1>r2) with E1 and E2 as the
r1 q0 points in space is given by 𝐸 = ⃗ L
electric fields at their
surfaces. Charge q0 is √3𝑖̂ − 𝑗̂ volts/metre. A square M
r2
placed as shown. What is (r1−r2)/2 frame LMNO of side 1 meter is
the condition which may be shown in the figure. The point N
satisfied? B lies in x y plane. The initial angle
O y
𝜙1 between line ON and x-axis is
(1) 𝜙2
=1 (2) 𝑟12 𝑟22 = 𝐸1 𝐸2 = 60°.  N
𝑟1 𝑟2
(3) = (4) 𝑟1 √𝐸2 = 𝑟2 √𝐸1 Q.1 The magnitude of electric flux through area
√𝐸2 √𝐸1
enclosed in square frame LMNO is.
Q.2 Two infinite, parallel, non-conducting sheets carry (1) 0 volt×metre (2) 1 volt×metre
equal positive charge density 𝜎. One is placed in
the yz plane and the other at distance x = a. Take (3) 2 volt×metre (4) 4 volt×metre
potential V = 0 at x = 0. Q.2 The work done by electric field in taking a point
(1) For 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝑎, potential 𝑉𝑥 = 0 charge 1 𝜇𝐶 from origin O to point M is.
𝜎 (1) 0 J (2) 1 J
(2) For 𝑥 ≥ 𝑎, potential 𝑉𝑥 = − 𝜀 (𝑥 − 𝑎)
𝜎
0
(3) 2 J (4) 4J
(3) For 𝑥 ≥ 𝑎, potential 𝑉𝑥 = (𝑥 − 𝑎)(𝑋 − 𝑎) Q.3 The square frame LMNO is now rotated about z-
𝜀0

(4) For 𝑥 ≤ 0, potential 𝑉𝑥 =

𝜎
𝑥 axis by an angle 30º, such that  either increases or
𝜀0 decreases. Then pick up the correct statement.
Q.3 A positive point charge +Q is fixed in space. A (1) The magnitude of electric flux increases
negative point charge -q of mass m revolves from initial value as 𝜃 is increased.
around fixed charge in
m -q (2) The magnitude of electric flux increases
elliptical orbit. The fixed
charge +Q is at one focus of from initial value as  is decreased.
the ellipse. The only force +Q(fixed) (3) The magnitude of electric flux may increase
acting on negative charge is or decrease from initial value as  is
the electrostatic force due to positive charge. Then changed.
which of the following statement is true. (4) The magnitude of electric flux will decrease
(1) Linear momentum of negative point charge from initial value as  is changed.
is conserved ➢ A solid conducting sphere of radius 'a' is
(2) Angular momentum of negative point charge surrounded by a thin uncharged concentric
about fixed positive charge is conserved conducting shell of radius 2a. A point charge q is
(3) Total kinetic energy of negative point charge placed at a distance 4a from common centre of
is conserved conducting sphere and shell. The inner sphere is
then grounded.
(4) The sum of electrostatic potential energy and
kinetic energy of system of both charges is 2a
conserved
a q
Q.4 Small identical balls with equal charges are fixed
at the vertices of a regular polygon of N sides, each
of length d. At a certain instant, one of the ball is Q.4 The charge on solid sphere is:
released. After a long time interval, the adjacent 𝑞 𝑞
ball to the previous one is released. The difference (1) − (2) −
2 4
in kinetic energies of the two released balls is K at 𝑞 𝑞
(3) −8 (4) − 16
a sufficiently long distance from the polygon.
(1) Final kinetic energy of the first ball is greater Q.5 Pick up the correct statement.
than that of the second ball. (1) charge on surface of inner sphere is non-
(2) Final kinetic energy of the second ball is uniformly distributed.
greater than that of the first ball. (2) Charge on inner surface of outer shell is non-
uniformly distributed.
(3) Charge on each ball is √2𝜋𝜀0 𝑑𝐾
 (3) Charge on outer surface of outer shell is non- Q.4 A test charge q is made to move in the electric field
uniformly distributed. of a point charge Q along two different closed
(4) All the above statements are false. paths (see figure). First path has sections along and
perpendicular to lines of electric field. Second path
Q.6 The potential of outer shell is:
𝑞 𝑞
is a rectangular loop of the same area as the first
(1) 32𝜋𝜀0 𝑎
(2) 16𝜋𝜀0 𝑎 loop. The work done in the first path is more that
𝑞 𝑞 that of the second path.
(3) 8𝜋𝜀0 𝑎
(4) 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑎
True and False Type:
State whether the statement is true or false: 𝑶 𝜽
Q.1 Consider two spheres of radii R1 and R2 with
R1>R2. If the two are at the same potential, the
larger sphere has more charge than the smaller
sphere, then charge density of the smaller sphere a
b
is more than that of the larger one.
Q.2 Free electrons travel to region of higher potential Q.5 A closed equipotential surface with no charge
or lower potential. within itself must enclose an equipotential volume.
Q.3 There may be a potential difference between two Q.6 If an insulated, uncharged conductor is placed near
adjacent conductors carrying the same charge. a charged conductor and no other conductors are
present, the uncharged body must intermediates
between that of the charged body and that of
infinity.

Answer Key of DPP-4: Class-(R)

1 (3) 2. (4) 3. (3) 4. (3) 5. (2) 6. (2, 3) 7. (2) 8. (3) 9. (2) 10. (2) 11. (1) 12. (1) 13. (1) 14. (1) 15. (1) 16. (1) 17. (4) 18. (2) 19. (2) 20. (1) 21. (4)
22. (3) 23. (2) 24. (2) 25. (4) 26. (1) 27. (2) 28. (3) 29. (1) 30. (2) 31. (4) 32. (3) 33. (4) 34. (3) 35. (2) 36. (1) 37. (1) 38. (3) 39. (a) 8 volt × m
(b) zero 40. (a) −72 Vm (b) +24 Vm (c) −16 Vm (d) zero (e) −48 Vm 41. (a) zero (b) 5.625 × 1013 N/C (c) 1.125 × 1014N/C (d) 5 × 1013N/C (e) zero
𝟑 2𝜀0 𝑚𝑣𝑠 20
(f) zero (g) −5 C (h) zero 42. (a) 3.62 Vm (b) 51.1 Vm 43. 26 NC 44. − 45. 46. 𝜇𝐶 47. (4) 48. (4) 49. (1) 50. (4)
𝟐 𝑒𝑡0 3
𝜎 𝜎𝑑 5 5 𝑚2 +1 𝑞1 2𝑞 2 𝑑 𝐾𝑄𝑇 𝐾𝑄𝑇 𝐾𝑞 𝐾𝑞
51. 𝑘̂ , 52. 𝜎, 𝜎 53. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑧 2 + [ ] 2𝑧𝑑 + 𝑑 2 = 0, 𝐻𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑚 = 54. 𝑈 = − , 𝑈𝑚𝑎𝑥 𝑎𝑡 0. 55. 𝐸𝑝 = , 𝑉𝑝 = , 𝑉𝑐 = − +
8𝜀0 8𝜀0 3 6 𝑚2 −1 𝑞2 4𝜋𝜀0 (𝑑2 −𝑥 2 ) 𝑟2 𝑟 𝑥 𝑎
𝐾𝑄𝑇 𝐾𝑄 𝐾𝑄 𝑅𝜎 𝜎 𝐾𝑄 𝑄 5 𝑃𝑅2 𝑃𝑅
(𝐻𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑄𝑇 = 𝑄 + 𝑞) 56. − 57. 59. = 60. ,
𝑏 𝑟 𝑑 2𝜀0 4𝜀0 √10𝑅 4𝜋𝜀0 √10𝑅 12 𝜀0 6𝜀0
Multiple Correct Answer Type:- 1. (1, 3) 2. (1, 2, 4) 3. (2, 4) 4. (1, 4)
Comprehension Type:- 1. (3) 2. (2) 3. (4) 4. (2) 5. (3) 6. (1)
True and False Type:- 1. (T) 2. (F) 3. (T) 4. (F) 5. (T) 6. (T)