Question

Three charges +Q, q, +Q are placed respectively at distance 0, d/2 and d from the
origin on the X-axis. If the net force experienced by +Q placed at x = 0 is zero, then
value of q is [Main 2019, 9 Jan Shift I]

+Q
a. 2

+Q
b. 4

–Q
c.
2

–Q
d.
4

Ans: (d)
Question
Two charges, each equal to q, are kept at x = –a and x = a on the x-axis. A particle of
mass m and charge q0 = q/2 is placed at the origin. If charge q0 is given a small
displacement y(y << a), the net force acting on the particle is proportional to
(2013 Main)

a. y

b. –y

c. 1/y

d. –1/y

Ans: (a)
Question
A charge q is placed at the centre of the line joining two equal charges Q. The system
of the three charges will be in equilibrium if q is equal to (1987)

a. – Q/2

b. –Q/4

c. +Q/4

d. +Q/2

Ans: (b)
Question
Two equal negative charges – q are fixed at points (0, –a) and (0, a) on y-axis. A
positive charge Q is released from rest at the point (2a, 0) on the x-axis. The charge
Q will (1984)

a. execute simple harmonic motion about the origin

b. move to the origin and remain at rest

c. move to infinity

d. execute oscillatory but not simple harmonic motion

Ans: (d)
Question
Five point charges, each of value +q coulomb, are placed on five vertices of a regular
hexagon of side l metre. The magnitude of the force on the point on the point charge
of value –q coulomb placed at the centre of the hexagon is ………. newton. (1992)

kq2
Ans:
l2
Question
Two small balls having equal positive charges Q (coulomb) on each are suspended
by two insulating strings of equal length L (metre) from a hook fixed to a stand. The
whole setup is taken in a satellite into space where there is no gravity (state of
weightlessness). The angle between the strings is ……….. and the tension in each
string is ……….. Newton. (1986)

Q2
Ans: 180,
160L2
Question True/False
A ring of radius R carries a uniformly distributed charge +Q. A point charge –q is
placed on the axis of the ring at a distance 2R from the centre of the ring and
released from rest. The particle executes a simple harmonic motion along the axis of
the ring. [1988]

Ans: False
Question True/False
Two identical metallic spheres of exactly equal masses are taken. One is given a
positive charge Q coulomb and the other an equal negative charge. Their masses
after charging are different. (1983)

Ans. : True
Question
An electron of mass me , initially at rest, moves through a certain distance in a
uniform electric field in time t1 . A proton of mass mp , also, initially at rest, takes
time t 2 to move through an equal distance in this uniform electric field. Neglecting
the effect of gravity, the ratio t 2 /t1 is nearly equal to [1997]

a. 1

b. (mp/ me)1/2

c. (me/mp)1/2

d. 1836

Ans : (b)
Question
A non – conducting solid sphere of radius R is uniformly charged. The magnitude of
the electric field due to the sphere at a distance r from its centre [1998]

a. Increases as r increases for r < R

b. Decreases as r increases for 0 < r < 

c. Decreases as r increases for R < r < 

d. Is discontinuous at r = R

Ans : (a), (c)

Question
The figures below depict two situations in which two infinitely long static line charges of constant
positive line charge density 𝜆 are kept parallel to each other. In their resulting electric field, point
charges 𝑞 and −𝑞 are kept in equilibrium between them. The point charges are confined to move in
the 𝑥 direction only. If they are given a small displacement about their equilibrium positions, then the
correct statements is/are [2015 Adv.]

a. Both charges execute simple harmonic motion

Both charges will continue moving in the direction of

b. their displacement

Charge +q executes simple harmonic motion while

c. charge – q continues moving in the direction of its
displacement.

Charge – q executes simple harmonic motion while

d. charge + q continues moving in the direction of its
displacement.
Ans : (c)
Question
A spherical portion has been removed from a solid sphere having a charge
distributed uniformly in its volume as shown in the figure. The electric field inside
the emptied space is [2007]

a. Zero everywhere

b. Non – zero and uniform

c. Non – uniform

d. Zero only at its centre

Ans : (b)
Question
A thin semi-circular ring of radius 𝑟 has a positive charge 𝑞 distributed uniformly
over it. The net field E at the centre O is [2010|
𝑞
a. 2 2
𝑗ƶ
4𝜋 𝜀0 𝑟
𝑞
b. − 2 2 𝑗ƶ
4𝜋 𝜀0 𝑟
𝑞
c. − 2 2 𝑗ƶ
2𝜋 𝜀0 𝑟
𝑞
d. 2 2
𝑗ƶ
2𝜋 𝜀0 𝑟

Ans : (c)
Question
In a uniformly charged sphere of total charge Q and radius R, the electric field E is
plotted as function of distance from the centre. The graph which would correspond
to the above will be : [2012]

a. b.

c. d.

Ans : (c)
Question
For a uniformly charged ring of radius R, the electric field on its axis has the largest
magnitude at a distance h from its centre. Then, value of h is [Main 2019]

R
a.
2

b. R 2

c. R

R
d.
5

Ans : (a)
Question
A metallic shell has a point charge q kept inside its cavity. Which one of the
following diagrams correctly represents the electric lines of forces ? [2003]

a. b.

c. d.

Ans : (c)
Question
Three positive charge of equal value q are placed at the vertices of an equilateral
triangle. The resulting lines of force should be sketched as in [2001]

a. b.

c. d.

Ans : (c)
Question
A metallic solid sphere is placed in a uniform electric field. The lines of force follow
the path (s) shown in figure as [1996]

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

Ans : (d)
Question
A wooden block performs SHM on a frictionless surface with frequency, 𝑣0 . The
block carries a charge +Q on its surface. If now a uniform electric field E is
switched-on as shown, then the SHM of the block will be [JEE – 2011]

a. Of the same frequency and with shifted mean position

b. Of the same frequency and with the same mean position

c. Of changed frequency and with shifted mean position

d. Of changed frequency and with the same mean position

Ans : (a)
Question

An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30° to a nonuniform electric field. The

dipole will experience [2006]

a. a translational force only in the direction of the field

b. a translational force only in a direction normal to the direction of the field

c. a torque as well as a translational force

d. a torque only

Ans: (c)
Question
Charges –q and +q located at A and B. respectively, constitute an electric dipole.
Distance AB = 2a, O is the mid point of the dipole and OP is perpendicular to AB. A
charge Q is placed at P, where OP = y and y >> 2a. The charge Q experiences an
electrostatic force F. If Q is now moved along the equatorial line to P such that
𝑦
OP = (y/3), the force on Q will be close to ≫ 2𝑎 . (Main 2019, 10 Jan II)
3

a. F/3

b. 3F

c. 9F

d. 27 F

Ans: (d)
Question

An electric dipole is formed by two equal and opposite charges 𝑞 with separation
𝑑. The charges have same mass 𝑚. It is kept in a uniform electric field 𝐸. If it is
slightly rotated from its equilibrium orientation, then its angular frequency  is
[Main 2019, 8 April II]

a. 2𝑞𝐸 b. 𝑞𝐸
2
𝑚𝑑 𝑚𝑑

𝑞𝐸 𝑞𝐸
c. d.
𝑚𝑑 2𝑚𝑑

Ans: (a)
Question

A thin spherical conducting shell of radius R has a charge q. Another charge Q is

placed at the centre of the shell. The electrostatic potential at a point P at a
distance R/2 from the centre of the shell is [AIEEE 2003]

2𝑄
a. 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
2𝑄 2𝑞
b. −
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
2𝑄 𝑞
c. +
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
(𝑞 + 𝑄) 2
d.
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅

Ans : (c)
Question

In the figure shown below, the charge on the left plate of the 10 µF capacitor is –30
µC. The charge on the right plate of the 6 µF capacitors is [Main 2019, 11 Jan-I]

a. +12 µC

b. +18 µC

c. –12 µC

d. –18 µC

Ans: (b)
Question

In the given circuit, a charge of +80 µC is given to the upper plate of the 4 µF
capacitor. Then in the steady state, the charge on the upper plate of the 3 µF
capacitor is (2012)

a. +32 µC

b. +40 µC
3 F

c. +48 µC

d. +80 µC

Ans: (c)
Question

A parallel plate capacitor has 1 µF capacitance. One of its two plates is given + 2µC
charge and the other plate +4 µC charge. The potential difference developed across
the capacitor is [JEE Main 2019, 8 April Shift-II]

a. 1V

b. 5V

c. 2V

d. 3V

Ans: (a)
Question

Figure shows charge (q) versus voltage (V) graph for series and parallel
combination of two given capacitors. The capacitances are: [JEE Main-2019 (April)]

a. 50 µF and 30 µF

b. 20 µF and 30 µF

c. 60 µF and 40 µF

d. 40 µF and 10 µF

Ans: (d)
Question

A hollow metal sphere of radius 5 cm is charged so that the potential on its

surface is 10 V. The potential at the centre of the sphere is

a. 0V

b. 10 V

c. Same as at point 5 cm away from the surface

d. Same as at point 25 cm away from the surface

Ans : (b)
Question

Find the work done by (i) Electric Field (ii) External agent in moving a 50 C
charge from A to B slowly.

Ans : Wext agent = + 1500 J, WE.F. = – 1500 J

Question

Find the electric potential at the centre.

kq
Ans : V = 3 3
r
Question
10
Charges of + × 10−9 C are placed at each of the four corners of a square of side
3
8 cm. The potential at the intersection of the diagonals is

a. 150 2 volts

b. 1500 2 volts

c. 900 2 volts

d. 900 2 volts

Ans : (b)
Question

Three equal charges are placed at the three corners of an isosceles triangle as
shown in the figure. The statement which is true for electric potential V and the
field intensity E at the centre of the triangle is -

a. V = 0, E = 0

b. V = 0, E  0

c. V  0, E = 0

d. V  0, E  0

Ans : (c)
Question

An equipotential surface and a line of force :

a. Never intersect each other

b. Intersect at 45°

c. Intersect at 60°

d. Intersect at 90°

Ans : (d)
Question

If a unit positive charge is taken from one point to another over an equipotential
surface, then

a. Work is done on the charge

b. Work is done by the charge

c. Work done is constant

d. No work is done

Ans : (d)
Question

Figure shows equi-potential surface for a two charges system. At which of the
labeled points point will an electron have the highest potential energy ?

a. Point A

b. Point B

c. Point C

d. Point D

Ans : (b)
Question

Which of the following is true for the figure showing electric lines of force ?
(E is electric field, V is potential)

a. EA > EB

b. EB > EA

c. VA > VB

d. VB > VA

Ans : (a), (d)

Question

An infinite non-conducting sheet of charge has a surface charge density of

10–7 C/m2. The separation between two equipotential surfaces near the sheet
whose potential differ by 5V is

a. 0.88 cm

b. 0.88 mm

c. 0.88 m

d. 5 × 10–7 m

Ans : (b)
Question

Equipotential surfaces are shown in figure. Then the electric field strength will be

a. 100 Vm–1 along X – axis

b. 100 Vm-1 along Y – axis

c. 200 Vm-1 at an angle 120° with X - axis

d. 50 Vm-1 at an angle 120° with X - axis

Ans : (c)
Question

In a regular polygon of n sides, each corner is at a distance r from the center.

Identical charges are placed at (n – 1) corners. At the centre, the intensity is E and
the potential is V. The ratio V/E has magnitude

a. rn

b. r (n – 1)

c. (n – 1)/ r

d. r (n – 1)/n

Ans : (b)
Question

Figure represents a square carrying charges +q, +q , – q, –q at its four corners as

shown. Then the potential will be zero at points :

a. A, B, C , P and Q

b. A, B and C

c. A, P, C and Q

d. P, B and Q

Ans : (b)
Question

Eight small drops, each of radius r and having same charge q are combined to
form a big drop. The ratio between the potentials of the bigger drop and the
smaller drop is

a. 8:1

b. 4:1

c. 2:1

d. 1:8

Ans : (b)
Question

N identical spherical drops charged to the same potential V are combined to form
a big drop. The potential of the new drop will :

a. V

b. V/N

c. V×N

d. V × N2/3

Ans : (d)
Question

Three point charges are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side L as
shown in the figure.

a. The potential at the centroid of the triangle is zero.

b. The electric field at the centroid of the triangle is zero.

c. The dipole moment of the system is 2qL.

d. The dipole moment of the system is 3qL.

Ans : (a), (d)

Question

A particle A has charge +q and particle B has charge +4q with each of them having
the same mass m. When allowed to fall from rest through same electrical potential
difference, the ratio of their speed vA : vB will be

a. 2:1

b. 1:2

c. 4:1

d. 1:4

Ans : (b)
Question

If the electric potential of the inner metal sphere is 10 volt & that of the outer shell
is 5 volt, then the potential at the centre will be -

a. 10 volt

b. 5 volt

c. 15 volt

d. 0

Ans : (a)
Question

When charge of 3 coulomb is placed in a uniform electric field, it experiences a

force of 3000 newton, within this field, potential difference between two points
separated by a distance of 1 cm is

a. 10 Volt

b. 90 Volt

c. 1000 Volt

d. 3000 Volt

Ans : (a)
Question

Find the electric potential at point P at a distance x from a ring as shown in the
figure.

kQ
Ans :
R2 + x 2
Question

A hollow metallic sphere of radius R is given a charge Q. Then the potential at the
centre is

a. Zero

1 𝑄
b. ⋅
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
1 2𝑄
c. ⋅
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
1 𝑄
d. ⋅
4𝜋𝜀0 2𝑅

Ans : (b)
Question

A hollow conducting sphere is placed in an electric field produced by a point

charge placed at P as shown in figure. Let VA, VB , VC be the potentials at points A,B
and C on sphere. Then

a. VC > VB

b. VB > VC

c. VA > VB

d. VA = VC

Ans : (d)
Question

The electric field in a region is directed outward and is proportional to the

distance 𝑟 from the origin. Taking the electric potential at the origin to be zero, the
electric potential at a distance 𝑟 :

a. Increases as one goes away from the origin

b. Is proportional to r2

c. Is proportional to r

d. Is uniform in the region

Ans : (b)
Question

A charge of 5C experiences a force of 5000 N when it is kept in a uniform electric

field. What is the potential difference between two points separated by a distance
of 1 cm along the electric field line?

a. 10 V

b. 250 V

c. 1000 V

d. 2500 V

Ans : (a)
Question

A point dipole 𝑝 = −𝑝0 𝑥ƶ is kept at the origin. The potential and electric field due
to this dipole on the 𝑌-axis at a distance 𝑑 are, respectively [Take, 𝑉 = 0 at
infinity] (Main 2019, 12 Apr I)

|𝑝| 𝑝
a. ,
4πε0 𝑑 4πε0 𝑑3
2

−𝑝
b. 0,
4πε0 𝑑 3
𝑝
c. 0,
4πε0 𝑑3
|𝑝| −𝑝
d. ,
4πε0 𝑑 4πε0 𝑑3
2

Ans: (b)
Question

The potential difference between points A and B in the given uniform electric field
is :

a. Ea

b. E a2 + b 2

c. Eb

d. (Eb/ 2)

Ans : (c)
Question

The equation of an equipotential line in an electric field is y = 2x, then the electric
field strength vector at (1, 2) may be :

a. 4𝑖ƶ + 3𝑗ƶ

b. 4𝑖ƶ + 8𝑗ƶ

c. 8𝑖ƶ + 4𝑗ƶ

d. −8𝑖ƶ + 4𝑗ƶ

Ans : (d)
Question

The electric potential V at any point O(x, y, z all in metres) in space is given by
V = 4x2 volt. The electric field at the point (1m, 0, 2m) in volt / metre is :

a. 8 along negative X – axis

b. 8 along positive X – axis

c. 16 along negative X – axis

d. 16 along positive Z - axis

Ans : (a)
Question

If v = x2 +xy + y2z , find 𝐸 at (1, 2, – 1).

Ans : –4iˆ + 3jˆ – 4kˆ

Question

If V = xy2 + y(ln z), then find 𝐸 at (1, 2, 3).

2ˆ
Ans : –4i – ( 4 + n 3) j – k
ˆ ˆ
3
Question

A uniform electric field having a magnitude E0 and direction along the positive
X – axis exists. If the potential V is zero at x = 0, then its value at X = +x will be

a. Vx = +xE0

b. Vx = – xE0

c. Vx = + x2E0

d. Vx = –x2E0

Ans : (b)
Question

Two plates are 2 cm apart, a potential difference of 10 volt is applied between

them, the electric field between the plates is

a. 20 N/C

b. 500 N/C

c. 5 N/C

d. 250 N/C

Ans : (b)
Question

The electric potential V as a function of distance x(in meter) is given by

V = (5x2 + 10x – 9) volt , The value of electric field at x = 1 m would be

a. – 20 volt/m

b. 6 volt/m

c. 11 volt/m

d. – 23 volt/m

Ans : (a)
Question

A, B, C, D, P and Q are points in a uniform electric field, The potentials at these

points are V(A) = 2 volt. V(P) = V(B) = V(D) = 5 volt. V(C) = 8 volt. The electric field
at P is

a. 10 Vm-1 along PQ

b. 15 2 Vm-1 along PA

c. 5 Vm-1 along PC

d. 5 Vm-1 along PA

Ans : (b)
Question

The electric potential decreases uniformly from 180 V to 20 V as one moves on

the x – axis from x = - 2 cm to x = + 2 cm. the electric field at the origin:

a. Must be equal to 40 V/cm

b. May be equal to 40 V/cm

c. May be greater than 40 V/cm

d. May be less than 40 V/m

Ans : (b, c )
Question

In the shown fig. points 𝐴 and 𝐵 are 4 cm apart along the lines of a uniform field
𝐄 = 600𝑖ƶ V/m. Find the change in potential |𝑉𝐵 − 𝑉𝐴 | in volt.

Ans : (24 )
Question

An electric field is given E = 2𝑥ƶi − 3𝑦 2 ƶj N/C. Find the change in potential in volt
from the position rҧ A = ƶi − 2ƶj m to rƶ B = 2ƶi + ƶj + 3kƶ m.

Ans : (6)
Question

A uniform electric field of 400 V/m is directed at 37° below the x – axis, as shown
in figure. Find the change in potential VB – VA in volt.

Ans : – 9.6
Question

The variation of potential with distance R from a fixed point is as shown below.
The electric field at R = 5 m is

a. 2.5 volt/m

b. – 2.5 volt/m

c. 2/5 volt/m

d. – 2/5 volt/m

Ans : (a)
Question

The kinetic energy which an electron acquires when accelerated (from rest)
through a potential difference of 1 volt is called :

a. 1 Joule

b. 1 electron volt

c. 1 erg

d. 1 watt

Ans : (b)
Question

If a charge is shifted from a high potential region to low potential region, the
electrical potential energy :

a. Increases

b. Decreases

c. May increases or decrease

d. Remains constant

Ans : (c)
Question

Four equal charges Q are placed at the four corners of a square of each side is 'a'.
Work done in removing a charge – Q from its centre to infinity is

a. 0

2𝑄2
b.
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑎

2𝑄2
c.
𝜋𝜀0 𝑎

𝑄2
d. 2𝜋𝜀0 𝑎

Ans : (c)
Question

Two identical thin rings, each of radius R meter are coaxially placed at distance R
meter apart. If Q1 and Q2 coulomb are respectively the charges uniformly spread
on the two rings, the work done in moving a charge q from the centre of one ring
so that of the other is

a. zero

b. 𝑞 𝑄1 − 𝑄2 ( 2 − 1)/ 2. 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅

c. 𝑞 2 𝑄1 + 𝑄2 /4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅

d. 𝑞 𝑄1 − 𝑄2 ( 2 + 1)/ 2. 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅

Ans : (b)
Question

There is an electric field E in X – direction. If the work done on moving a charge

0.2 C through a distance of 2 m along a line making an angle 60° with the X – axis
is 4.0, what is the value of E?

a. 3 N/C

b. 4 N/C

c. 5 N/C

d. None of these

Ans : (d)
Question

Find the work done by external agent to reduce the side length to r/2.

3kq2
Ans :
r
Question

A uniform electric field of strength E exists in a region. An electron (charge – e,

mass m) enters a point A with velocity V 𝑗.Ƹ It moves through the electric field &
exits at point B. then :

2amV2
a. E᪄ = − 2
ƶi
ed

4ma2 V3
b. Rate of work done by the electric field at B is
d3

c. Rate of work by the electric field at A is zero.

2aV
d. Velocity at B is ƶi + Vƶj.
d

Ans : (a, b, c, d )
Question

Which of the following quantities depends on the choice of zero potential or zero
potential energy ?

a. Potential at a particular point

b. Change in potential energy of a two – charge system

c. Potential energy of a two – charge system

d. Potential difference between two points

Ans : (a, c )
Question

Figure shows two equipotential (dashed) surfaces such that VA = – 5V and

VB = – 15 V. The external work needed to move a – 2  C charge at constant speed
from A to B along the indicated path in joule is given by x × 10–5 then x is

Ans : (2)
Question

If charge q of mass m is released from point A, find speed of charge particle when
it reaches the surface. [The total charge on sphere is Q and the sphere is at rest.]

3 kQq
Ans : v =
4 mR
Comprehension (Q. No 1 to 3)
A solid conducting sphere of radius "𝑎" is surrounded by a thin uncharged
concentric conducting shell of radius 2a. A point charge q is placed at a distance
4a from common centre of conducting sphere and shell. The inner sphere is then
grounded.
Question

1. The charge on solid sphere is :

a. – q/2

b. – q/4

c. – q /8

d. – q/16

Ans : (b)
Question

2. Pick up the correct statement.

a. Charge on surface of inner sphere is non – uniformly distributed

b. Charge on inner surface of outer shell is non – uniformly distributed

c. Charge on outer surface of outer shell is non – uniformly distributed

d. All the above statement are false.

Ans : (c)
Question

3. The potential of outer shell is :

q
a. 32𝜋𝜀0 a
𝑞
b. 16𝜋𝜀0 𝑎
𝑞
c. 8𝜋𝜀0 𝑎
𝑞
d. 4𝜋𝜀0 𝑎

Ans : (a)
Question

Two point charges 100μC and 5μC are placed at points A and B respectively with
AB = 40 cm. The work done by external force in displacing the charge 5μC from
π 1
B to C, where BC = 30 cm, angle ABC = and = 9 × 109 Nm2 /C 2
2 4πε0

a. 9J

b. 81/20 J

c. 9/25 J

d. – 9/4 J

Ans : (d)
Question

Three charges Q, + Q and + q are placed at the vertices of a right – angled isosceles
triangle as shown. The net electrostatic energy of the configuration is zero if Q is
equal to :

−q
a.
1+ 2

b. −2q
2+ 2
c. −2q

d. +q

Ans : (b)
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