1) Answer: (B) 1 : 3 : 5 Solution:

The charge distribution on the outer surface of the shell will be For shell 1 → Q 1

For shell 2→ Q1+Q2

For shell 3 → Q1+Q2+Q3

Given that the surface charge density on the outer surface of the shell is equal. Thus, we have

Solving, we get Q1:Q2:Q3 = 1: 2: 3

2) The magnitude of the electric field at the point P which is at a distance 2R from the axis of the

cylinder E = Etotal - Ecavity

3) Answer: (C)

589.4 V Solution:

Potential gradient is given by

ΔV = E.d

0.8 = E.d (max)

ΔV = Edcosθ = (0.8/d) x d x cos 60 = 0.4

Therefore, V + ΔV = 589 + 0.4 = 589.4 V

5) Answer: (A) -

110 J Solution:

As we know, E = -dv/dx

Potential at x = 2 m, y = 2m is

On solving we get, V = -110 J

6) Answer: (C)- 80

J/C Solution

The potential difference between any two points in an electric field is given by

VA - V0 = -[10x3]02 = - 80 J/C

7) Answer: (D) With S1 and S2 closed, V1 = 30 V, V2 = 20 V

Solution

When S1 is closed V1=30V, V2= 20V

When S3 is closed V1=30V, V2= 20V

 When S1 and S2 are closed V1=30V, V2= 20V When

S1 and S3 are closed V1=30V, V2= 20V

When S1, S2 and S3 are closed V1+V2=0 V, V1=0, V2=0V

8) Answer: (B) 10 volts Solution

The electric potential at the surface of the sphere will be the same as the potential at the centre of the sphere and
at any point inside a hollow metallic sphere. Therefore, if the potential at the surface is 10 V, the potential at the
centre will also be 10 V.

9) Answer: (A) 3Q1/16πε0R Solution

We have given two metallic hollow spheres of radii R and 4R having charges Q1 and Q2 respectively. Potential on
the surface of the inner sphere (at A)
 10) Answer: (B) 2 Solution:

As we know, F = (k(Q−q)q) /d2 For F to be maximum,

dF/dq = 0

⇒ Q − 2q = 0

⇒ Q/q = 2

⇒x=2