Online Homework 6 for 62 NK: Computing Potential Difference

Assignment Due: Tuesday 13-04-2022

Reading Assignment: Course Guide 13 Capacitance

Full name: Hoàng Phương Hà Class: 62NK

Problem graded 12 Score out of Total 60

Online HW 6.1 : An infinite plane of charge with constant surface charge density 𝜎 = −2𝑛𝐶/𝑚2. Calculate the
electric potential difference between point M and point N in the case the perpendicular distance from M and N to
the plan are 10cm and 20cm.

A. 11,29 V B. -11,29 V C. 22,58 V D. -22,58 V

The distance from point M to point N is: 𝑑 = 20 − 10 = 10 𝑐𝑚 = 0.1m

The electric field between point M and point N is:

(−2).(10−6 )
𝐸⃗ = (2).(8,85).(10−12 )
= (0,1129). (106 ) (N/C)

The electric potential difference between point M and point N is:

∆𝑉 = (−𝐸). (𝑑) = − (0,1129). (106 ). (0,1) = −11.29 𝑉

Online HW 6.2: An infinite line of charge with constant linear charge density 𝜆 = 1𝑛𝐶/𝑚. Calculate the
electric potential difference between point M and ponit N in the case the perpendicular distance from M and N to
the plan are 10cm and 20cm.

A. 12,47 V B. -12,47 V C. 7,5 V D. -7,5V

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 Online HW 6.3: The figure on the right show you 4
equipotential surfaces (1); (2); (3); (4) and 4 field lines (the
lines with errow). Electric Potential on each equipotential
are: V1; V2 ; V3 ; V4 respectively. Choose the best choice
described the relationship V1, V2, V3 , V4 :

A. V1 > V2 > V3 > V4

B. V1 < V2 < V3 < V4
C. V1 = V2 = V3 = V4
D. V1 = V4 > V3 = V2

E. As we move along a field line shown in the direction

of the field line, the potential decreases. The

equipotential 1,2,3 and 4 are crossed by the

uppermost field line. A positive charge would be

dragged along this line by the field, therefore, the

potential of the equipotential that the field line

crosses can be ordered, V1 < V2 < V3 < V4

Online HW 6.4: The figure on the right show you three point A, B, C in electric field having the electric potential
VA , VB , VC , respectively. Placed a positive charge at point B and released, then this charge will move

A. A long the line from B to A

B. A long the line from B to C
C. A long the line perpendicular to the line
AB

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 Online HW 6.5: The figure on the right show you 3
equipotential surfaces draw throught point A, B, C. Electric
Potential on each equipotential are 1V ; 10 V; 5 V respectively.
Compute the required Work to move an electron from B to A ?

A. -14,4.10-19 J B. 14,4.10-19 J C. 14,4 J

D. -14,4 J E. 0

Online HW 6.6: Electric potential in electric field is given by equation V(x,y) = 2x - y2 + 5 (V). Calculate the
magnitude of electric field vector at point M (1m,1m) in xOy plan.

A. 10,5 V/m B. 5,6 V/m C. 2,83 V/m D. 0 V/m

V (x, y) = 2x - y2 + 5

𝜕𝑉
𝐸𝑥 = − = −(2)
𝜕𝑥
𝜕𝑉
𝐸𝑦 = − = −(−2𝑦)
𝜕𝑦

At M(1m,1m), 𝐸𝑥 = −2, 𝐸𝑦 = 2 => 𝐸⃗ = −2𝑖̂ + 2𝑗̂

=> |𝐹 | = √(−22 ) + 22 = 2,83 𝑉/𝑚

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 Online HW 6.7: The figure on the right show you 3
equipotential surfaces in a region of electric field. Placed a
positive charge at point A and released, then this charge will
move?
A. A long the positive direction of Ox –axis
B. A long the negative direction of Ox –axis
C. A long the positive direction of Oy–axis
D. A long the negative direction of Oy - axis

Online HW 6.8: Placed a point charge q1 = - 2nC at origin of Oxy plan and another point charge q2 = 1nC at point
M on Ox axis with distance to Origin a = 10cm. Find required work to move point charge q3 = 1nC from infinity
to position x = 2a = 20cm?

A. 900J B. 0J C. 450J D. 1800J

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Online HW 6.9: Electric Field Vector in a region of electric field is given by: 𝐸⃗ = 𝑧̂ (V/m). Calculate electric
𝑍2
potential difference between point a (x = 1m, y = 1m; z = 3m) and point b (x = 2m; y = 5m; z = 5m).

A. 32 V B. -32 V C. 60V D. -60V

The electric potential difference between point a and point b is:

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∆𝑉 = ∫3 𝑑𝑧 = 32 𝑉
𝑧2

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Online HW 6.10: Electric potential at point M, N produced by charge Q are VM = 500 V and VN = 300 V. Calculate
electric potential at the middle point I of MN?

A. 400 V B. 375 V C. 200 V D. 800 V

The electric potential at the middle point I of MN is:

500+300
∆𝑉 = = 400 𝑉
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Online HW 6.11: Electric potential in a region of electric field is given by equation V(x,y,z) = xy – x + y (V,m).
Calculate the components Ex, Ey, Ez at point M (0;1 m;2 m)

A.0; 1 V; 0 B. 0; –1 V; 0 C. 0; 0; 1 V D. –1 V; 0; 0

V (x, y, z) = xy - x + y

𝜕𝑉
𝐸𝑥 = − = (𝑦 − 1)
𝜕𝑥
𝜕𝑉
𝐸𝑦 = − 𝜕𝑦 = −𝑥 + 1

𝜕𝑉
𝐸𝑧 = − 𝜕𝑧 = 0

At point M (0;1 m;2 m), 𝐸𝑥 = − 1, 𝐸𝑦 = 0, 𝐸𝑧 = 0 𝑉

Online HW 6.12: A volume spherical of charge with radius R = 2cm and center O. It is carrying charge Q =10-6
C. Electric Potential at point M with the distance r = 1cm to O is

A. 56,25 V B. 56,25 kV C. 5,625 kV D. 562,5 V