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250+ TOP MCQs on Electric Potential and Answers

Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice Questions on “Electric Potential”.

1. Potential difference is the work done in moving a unit positive charge from one point to another in an electric field. State
True/False.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
Clarification: The electric potential is the ratio of work done to the charge. Also it is the work done in moving a unit positive
charge from infinity to a point in an electric field.

2. A point charge 2nC is located at origin. What is the potential at (1,0,0)?

A. 12
B. 14
C. 16
D. 18
Answer: D
Clarification: V = Q/(4πεr), where r = 1m
V = (2 X 10-9)/(4πε x 1) = 18 volts.

3. Six equal point charges Q = 10nC are located at 2,3,4,5,6,7m. Find the potential at origin.
A. 140.35
B. 141.35
C. 142.35
D. 143.35
Answer: D
Clarification: V = (1/4πεo) ∑Q/r = (10 X 10-9/4πεo)
(0.5 + 0.33 + 0.25 + 0.2 + 0.166 + 0.142) = 143.35 volts.

4. A point charge 0.4nC is located at (2, 3, 3). Find the potential differences between (2, 3, 3)m and (-2, 3, 3)m due to the
charge.
A. 2.5
B. 2.6
C. 2.7
D. 2.8
Answer: C
Clarification: Vab = (Q/4πεo)(1/rA. + (1/rB., where rA and rB are position vectors rA = 1m and rB = 4m. Thus Vab = 2.7
volts.

5. Find the potential of V = 60sin θ/r2 at P(3,60,25)

A. 5.774
B. 6.774
C. 7.774
D. 8.774
Answer: A
Clarification: V = 60sin θ/r2, put r = 3m, θ = 60 and φ = 25, V = 60 sin 60/32 = 5.774 volts.

6. Given E = 40xyi + 20x2j + 2k. Calculate the potential between two points (1,-1,0) and (2,1,3).
A. 105
B. 106
C. 107
D. 108
Answer: B
Clarification: V = -∫ E.dl = -∫ (40xy dx + 20x2 dy + 2 dz), from (2,1,3) to (1,-1,0), we get Vpq on integrating from Q to P. Vpq
= 106 volts.

7. The potential difference in an open circuit is

A. Zero
B. Unity
C. Infinity
D. Circuit does not exist open
Answer: C
Clarification: In an open circuit no current exists due to non-existence of loops. Also voltage/potential will be infinity in an
open circuit.

8. The potential taken between two points across a resistor will be

A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Zero
D. Infinity
Answer: B
Clarification: The resistor will absorb power and dissipate it in the form of heat energy. The potential between two points
across a resistor will be negative.

9. What is the potential difference between 10sinθcosφ/r2 at A(1,30,20) and B(4,90,60)?

A. 2.386
B. 3.386
C. 4.386
D. 5.386
Answer: C
Clarification: Potential at A, Va = 10sin30cos20/12 = 4.6985 and Potential at B, Vb = 10sin90cos60/42 = 0.3125. Potential
difference between A and B is, Vab = 4.6985 – 0.3125 = 4.386 volts.

10. The voltage at any point in an ac circuit will be

A. Peak voltage
B. RMS voltage
C. Average voltage
D. Source voltage
Answer: B
Clarification: In any ac circuit, the voltage measured will not be exact maximum. In order to normalise, we assume the
instantaneous voltage at any point be 70.7% of the peak value, which is called the root mean square (RMS)voltage.

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