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JEE • PHYSICS • ELECTRIC FIELDS AND CHARGES
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The ratio of Coulomb's electrostatic force to the gravitational force between an electron and a proton separated by some distance is . The ratio of the proportionality constant, to the Gravitational constant is nearly
(Given that the charge of the proton and electron each , the mass of the electron , the mass of the proton )
(Given that the charge of the proton and electron each , the mass of the electron , the mass of the proton )
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Correct option: B
Option B () is the correct order of magnitude for the ratio of the proportionality constant K to the gravitational constant G, based on the given ratio of electrostatic and gravitational forces.
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The electric charge always resides:
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Correct option: C
On the outer surface of charged conductor
Option C (On the outer surface of charged conductor) is correct because charges reside on the surface of a conductor to minimize repulsion and achieve electrostatic equilibrium.
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If the charge on an object is halved then electric field becomes:
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Correct option: A
half
Option A is correct because the electric field is directly proportional to the charge on the object. Therefore, if the charge is halved, the electric field is also halved.
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Assertion: At a point in space, the electric field points towards north. In the region, surrounding this point the rate of change of potential will be zero along the east and west.
Reason: Electric field due to a charge is the space around the charge.
Reason: Electric field due to a charge is the space around the charge.
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Correct option: B
Both Assertion & Reason are true. Reason is not the correct explanation for assertion
Option B is correct because both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason doesn't directly explain the assertion.
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Consider two concentric spherical surface with radius and within radius , both centeredon the origin. There is a charger at the origin, and no other charges. Compare the flux through with the flux through
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because Gauss's law states that the electric flux through a closed surface depends only on the enclosed charge.
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Given below are two statements
Statement-I: A point charge is brought in an electric field. The value of electric field at a point near to the charge may increase if the charge is positive.
Statement-II: An electric dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field. The net electric force on the dipole will not be zero.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Statement-I: A point charge is brought in an electric field. The value of electric field at a point near to the charge may increase if the charge is positive.
Statement-II: An electric dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field. The net electric force on the dipole will not be zero.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
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Correct option: A
Both statement-I and statement-II are true
Option A is correct because both statements are true. A positive charge increases the electric field strength nearby, and a non-uniform field exerts a net force on a dipole.
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A body of mass M and charge q is connected to a spring of spring constant k. It is oscillating along x-direction about its equilibrium position, taken to be at x = 0, with an amplitude A. An electric field E is applied along the x-direction. Which of the following statements is correct?
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Correct option: A
The total energy of the system is .
Option A is correct because the total energy includes the potential energy due to the spring and the additional potential energy due to the electric field's effect on the charge.
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A sphere encloses an electric dipole with charge What is the total electric flux across the sphere?
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Correct option: B
Zero
Option B (Zero) is correct because the net charge enclosed by the sphere is zero due to the dipole.
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Let be the charge density distribution for a solid sphere of radius and total charge . For a point inside the sphere at distance from the centre of the sphere, the magnitude of electric field is
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because it is derived from Gauss's law, considering the charge enclosed within the sphere of radius .
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The force on charge is placed in an uniform electric field will be
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the force on a charge in an electric field is given by the product of the charge and the electric field.
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If same charge is placed inside a sphere and cube hacing
radius 1 m and side 2 m respectively. What will be the ratio of
flux passing through them?
radius 1 m and side 2 m respectively. What will be the ratio of
flux passing through them?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because Gauss's law states that the electric flux depends only on the enclosed charge, not the shape of the surface.
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An electron is placed at the centre of a conducting sphere of radius metre having a charge coulomb. The force on the electron
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Correct option: C
0
Option C (0) is correct because the electric field inside a conductor is zero, hence the force on the electron is zero.
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Point charge is placed inside a cube at centre, then electrostatic flux passing through one face of cube is
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because it represents the electric flux passing through one face of the cube when a charge is placed at the center.
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The force of repulsion between two electrons at a certain distance is . The force between two protons separated by the same distance is:
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the electrostatic force depends on the magnitude of the charges and the distance between them, and both electrons and protons have the same magnitude of charge.
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Which of the following items is used in the
household wirings to prevent accidental fire in
case of short circuit?
household wirings to prevent accidental fire in
case of short circuit?
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Correct option: D
Electric fuse
Option D (Electric fuse) is correct because an electric fuse is designed to break the circuit in case of a short circuit or overload, preventing fire.
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The magnitude of electric field in the annular region of a charged cylindrical capacitor
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Correct option: C
Varies as where r is the distance from the axis
Option C (Varies as where r is the distance from the axis) is correct because the electric field in the annular region of a cylindrical capacitor is inversely proportional to the distance from the axis.
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A charge having equal to and with velocity enters into a uniform magnetic field at an angle with direction of field. The radius of curvature will be
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Correct option: A
Option A (15.75 cm) is correct because it calculates the new null point distance when the magnet is rotated, using the relationship between axial and equatorial magnetic fields.
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The electric charge in uniform motion
produces
produces
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Correct option: C
Both electric and magnetic fields
Option C is correct because a charge in uniform motion creates both an electric field (due to the charge itself) and a magnetic field (due to the moving charge, which constitutes a current).
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When a proton is accelerated through then its kinetic energy will be
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Correct option: C
Option C is correct because the kinetic energy gained by a proton accelerated through a potential difference of 1V is equal to the charge of the proton (e) times the potential difference (1V), which is 1 eV.
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Point charges are kept on the at points respectively, for displacement along :-
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Correct option: C
all the charges are in unstable equilibrium
Option C (all the charges are in unstable equilibrium) is correct because any slight displacement from their positions will cause them to move further away, indicating unstable equilibrium.
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If there is only one type of charge in the universe, then
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Correct option: D
if charges of magnitude is inside the surface.
Option D ( if charges of magnitude is inside the surface.) is correct because Gauss's law states that the electric flux through a closed surface is equal to the enclosed charge divided by the permittivity of free space.
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding electrostatic field?
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Correct option: C
It can form closed loops
Option C is correct because electrostatic field lines originate from positive charges and terminate on negative charges, and they cannot form closed loops.
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The law, governing the force between electric charge is known as
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Correct option: D
Coulomb’s law
Option D (Coulomb’s law) is correct because Coulomb's law governs the force between electric charges.
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Assertion: If a conductor is given charge then no excess inner charge appears
Reason: Electric field inside conductor is zero
Reason: Electric field inside conductor is zero
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Correct option: B
Both Assertion & Reason are true. Reason is not the correct explanation for assertion
Option B is correct because both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not directly explain why the inner charge is zero.
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Assertion:- If more electric field lines leave a Gaussian surface than those which enter into it, then the net charge enclosed by that surface will be positive.
Reason:- If the net flux passing through a Gaussian surface is zero, then the net charge enclosed by that surface will be zero.
Reason:- If the net flux passing through a Gaussian surface is zero, then the net charge enclosed by that surface will be zero.
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Correct option: B
If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option B (If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion) is correct because both the assertion and the reason are true statements related to Gauss's law, but the reason doesn't explain the assertion.
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