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In bringing an electron towards another electron, the electrostatic potential energy of system
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Correct option: A
increases
Option A (increases) is correct because work must be done against the repulsive force to bring two electrons closer together, increasing potential energy.
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Assertion: Two adjacent conductors of unequal dimensions, carrying the same positive charge have a potential difference between them.
Reason: The potential of a conductor depends upon the charge given to it.
Reason: The potential of a conductor depends upon the charge given to it.
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Correct option: B
Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
Option B is correct. Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason doesn't fully explain why the potential difference exists; it's more about the charge distribution and geometry.
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Two capacitors of and are connected in series with a battery. The charge on the capacitors will be respectively
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because in a series combination of capacitors, the charge on each capacitor is the same and equal to the equivalent capacitance times the voltage.
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The capacitor of capacitance and are connected in series. A potential difference of 500 is applied to the outer plates of the two capacitor system. The potential difference across the plates of capacitor of capacitance is
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Correct option: B
300
Option B (300 volts) is correct because it's calculated by using the voltage divider rule for capacitors in series.
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Equipotentials at a great distance from a collection of charges whose total sum is not-zero are approximately
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Correct option: D
Planes
Option D (Planes) is correct because at a great distance from a collection of charges, the equipotential surfaces approximate planes.
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A parallel plate capacitor is first charged and then a dielectric slab is introduced between the plates. The quantity that remains unchanged is
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Correct option: A
Charge Q
Option A (Charge Q) is correct because when a capacitor is charged and then isolated, the charge remains constant regardless of whether a dielectric is inserted.
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A dielectric slab is inserted between the plates of an isolated capacitor. The force between the plates will
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Correct option: C
Remain unchanged
Option C (Remain unchanged) is correct because the force between the plates of an isolated capacitor depends only on the charge, which remains constant when a dielectric is inserted.
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The empty space between the plates of capacitor is filled by liquid of dielectric constant The capacitance of capacitor
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Correct option: B
Increases by a factor
The correct answer is Increases by a factor because the capacitance is directly proportional to the dielectric constant.
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Statement I : The circuits containing capacitor be handed cautiously, even when there is no current.
Statement II : A dielectric differs from an insulator.
Statement II : A dielectric differs from an insulator.
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Correct option: B
Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I
Option B (Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I) is correct because both statements are factually correct, but the dielectric property doesn't directly explain the cautious handling of capacitors.
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A parallel plate condenser is immersed in an oil of dielectric constant 3. The field between the plates is
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Correct option: B
Decreased by
Option B (Decreased by ) is correct because the electric field between the plates of a capacitor decreases by a factor of the dielectric constant when a dielectric is inserted.
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A conducting solid sphere is charged. Ratio of electric potential at distance and from centre is [Given radius of sphere]
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because the electric potential inside a conducting sphere is constant and equal to its value on the surface.
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What is the angle between the electric dipole moment and the electric field strength due to it on the axial line?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the electric dipole moment and the electric field strength are in the same direction on the axial line.
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Equipotential surfaces
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Correct option: D
Both (1) and (2) are correct
Option D (Both (1) and (2) are correct) is correct because equipotential surfaces are closer where the electric field is stronger and are more crowded near sharp edges of a conductor.
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Two identical capacitors are joined in parallel, charged to a potential and then separated and then connected in series the positive plate of one is connected to negative of the other
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Correct option: D
The potential difference in the free plates becomes
Option D (The potential difference in the free plates becomes ) is correct. After separation and series connection, the potential difference doubles due to charge conservation.
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In a certain region of space with volume , the electric potential is found to be throughout. What is the electric field in this region?
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Correct option: D
Zero
Option D (Zero) is correct because the electric field is the negative gradient of the electric potential, and if the potential is constant, the gradient is zero.
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The radii of two spherical conductors and are in the ratio Conductor '' is in air while is surrounded by a medium of relative permittivity 6. The ratio of the capacitances of and is
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the capacitance is directly proportional to the radius and inversely proportional to the permittivity of the surrounding medium.
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Assertion: The electric field due to a dipole on its axis line at a distance is Then, electric field due to the same dipole on the equatorial line and at the same distance will be
Reason: Electric field due to dipole varies inversely as the square of the distance.
Reason: Electric field due to dipole varies inversely as the square of the distance.
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Correct option: C
Assertion is true but reason is false
Option C is correct because the electric field due to a dipole varies inversely as the cube of the distance, and the axial field is twice the equatorial field at the same distance.
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Two parallel plates have equal and opposite charge. When the space between them is evacuated, the electric field between the plates is . When the space is filled with dielectric, the electric field becomes . The dielectric constant of the dielectric material is:
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Correct option: D
Three
Option D (Three) is correct because the dielectric constant is the ratio of the electric field without the dielectric to the electric field with the dielectric.
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A charge of is placed on a solid piece of metal irregular shape. The charge will distribute itself
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Correct option: C
Such that potential energy of the system is minimised
Option C (Such that potential energy of the system is minimised) is correct because charges distribute themselves to minimize the potential energy of the system.
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The electrostatic potential energy of a charge of 15 C at a point in the electrostatic field is 105 J. The potential at that point is:
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Correct option: B
7 V
Option B (7 V) is correct because the electric potential is calculated by dividing the potential energy by the charge.
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Assertion:- The electrostatic potential is necessarily zero at a point, where the electric field strength is zero.
Reason:- A charged particle in an electric field will move from higher potential region to lower potential region.
Reason:- A charged particle in an electric field will move from higher potential region to lower potential region.
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Correct option: D
If both Assertion & Reason are False
Option D (Both Assertion & Reason are False) is correct because electrostatic potential can be non-zero when the electric field is zero, and a charged particle's movement depends on the potential gradient and its charge.
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The ratio of charge densities on the surface of two conducting spheres is 3 : 2 If the radii of the spheres are 4 cm and 8 cm. the ratio of electric potential on the surfaces of the spheres is
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Correct option: A
0.127777778
Option A (03:04) is correct because the ratio of electric potentials is directly proportional to the ratio of charge densities and the ratio of radii.
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Three point charges and are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side The work done in bringing these charges to the vertices of a smaller similar triangle of side is:
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it is calculated from the difference in potential energy between the two configurations.
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Assertion: If an electric dipole of dipole moment is enclosed by a closed surface, the net flux coming out of the surface will be zero.
Reason: An electric dipole consists of two equal and opposite charges.
Reason: An electric dipole consists of two equal and opposite charges.
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Correct option: A
Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Option A (Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion) is correct because the net electric flux through a closed surface enclosing an electric dipole is zero due to the equal and opposite charges of the dipole.
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A dielectric of thickness and dielectric constant 10, is introduced in between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor having plate area and separation between plates The capacitance of the capacitor is
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the equivalent capacitance is calculated considering the dielectric and air gaps as series capacitors.
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The capacity of a parallel plate condenser consisting of two plates each 20 cm square and are separated by a distance of 8 mm is (Take air as the medium between the plates).
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it is the capacitance calculated using the formula for a parallel plate capacitor with air as the medium.
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Capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor becomes times its original value if a dielectric slab of thickness is inserted between the plates ( is the separation between the plates). The dielectric constant of the slab is
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Correct option: D
2
Option D (2) is correct because the capacitance increases by a factor of 4/3 when a dielectric slab of thickness d/2 is inserted, which allows us to solve for the dielectric constant K.
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Force of attraction between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor is
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it represents the force derived from the electric field created by one plate acting on the charge of the other plate in a parallel plate capacitor.
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A capacitor with stored energy 4.0 J is connected with an identical capacitor with no electric field in between. Find the total energy stored in the two capacitors
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Correct option: B
2 J
Option B (2 J) is correct because when the capacitors are connected, the charge is shared equally, resulting in half the initial energy stored in each capacitor.
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The potential difference between two points and 20 m in the field will be in volt
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Correct option: A
5
Option A (5) is correct because the potential difference is calculated by integrating the electric field over the given distance, resulting in 5V.
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