250+ TOP MCQs On Electric Potential and Answers 2023

This document provides 250 multiple choice questions on the topic of electric potential. The questions cover concepts such as the definition of potential difference, calculating potential at points due to single and multiple point charges, potential differences between points, and potential in alternating current circuits. Sample questions, answers, and explanations are provided to illustrate different scenarios for calculating electric potential.

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

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

7. The potential difference in an open circuit is

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

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

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

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