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R.K.Singh PHYSICS(Electrostatics) Practice sheet:1

Q.1 Two identical conducting spheres, having charges of opposite sign, attract each other with a force of 0.108
N when separated by 0.5 m. The spheres are connected by a conducting wire, which is then removed, and
thereafter, they repel each other with a force of 0.036 N. The initial charges on the spheres are
(A) ± 5 ×10-6 C and m 15 × 10-6 C (B) ± 1.0 × 10-6 C and m 3.0 × 10-6 C
(C) ± 2.0 × 10-6 C and m 6.0 × 10-6 C (D) ± 0.5 × 10-6 C and m 1.5 × 10-6 C
r
Q.2 A point charge 50mC is located in the XY plane at the point of position vector r = 2$i + 3$j . What is the
0

r
electric field at the point of position vector r = 8$i - 5$j
(A) 1200V/m (B) 0.04V/m (C) 900V/m (D) 4500 V/m
r r r
Q.3 A point charge q is placed at origin. Let E A , E B and E C be the electric field at three points
A (1, 2, 3), B (1, 1, – 1) and C (2, 2, 2) due to charge q. Then
r r r r
[i] E A ^ E B [ii] | E B | = 4 | E C |
select the correct alternative
(A) only [i] is correct (B) only [ii] is correct
(C) both [i] and [ii] are correct (D) both [i] and [ii] are wrong
Q.4 Two identical point charges are placed at a separation of l. P is a point on the line joining the charges, at a
distance x from any one charge. The field at P is E. E is plotted against x for values of x from close to zero
to slightly less than l. Which of the following best represents the resulting curve?

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Q.5 A particle of mass m and charge Q is placed in an electric field E which varies with time t ass
E = E0 sinwt. It will undergo simple harmonic motion of amplitude
QE 02 QE 0 QE 0 QE0
(A) (B) 2 (C) 2 (D)
mw2 mw mw mw
Q.6 Four charges are arranged at the corners of a square ABCD, as shown. The force
on a +ve charge kept at the centre of the square is
(A) zero (B) along diagonal AC
(C) along diagonal BD (D) perpendicular to the side AB
Q.7 Two free positive charges 4q and q are a distance l apart. What charge Q is needed to achieve equilibrium
for the entire system and where should it be placed form charge q?
4 l 4 l
(A) Q = q (negative) at (B) Q = q (positive) at
9 3 9 3
l l
(C) Q = q (positive) at (D) Q = q (negative) at
3 3

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 Q.8 Six charges are placed at the corner of a regular hexagon as shown. If an electron
is placed at its centre O, force on it will be:
(A) Zero (B) Along OF
(C) Along OC (D) None of these
Q.9 Two identical positive charges are fixed on the y-axis, at equal distances from the origin O. A particle with
a negative charge starts on the x-axis at a large distance from O, moves along the + x-axis, passes through
O and moves far away from O. Its acceleration a is taken as positive along its direction of motion. The
particle’s acceleration a is plotted against its x-coordinate. Which of the following best represents the plot?

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Q.10 Four equal positive charges are fixed at the vertices of a square of side L. Z-axis is perpendicular to the
plane of the square. The point z = 0 is the point where the diagonals of the square intersect each other. The
plot of electric field due to the four charges, as one moves on the z-axis.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Q.11 A nonconducting ring of radius R has uniformly distributed positive charge Q. A small part of the ring, of
length d, is removed (d << R). The electric field at the centre of the ring will now be
(A) directed towards the gap, inversely proportional to R3.
(B) directed towards the gap, inversely proportional to R2.
(C) directed away from the gap, inversely proportional to R3.
(D) directed away from the gap, inversely proportional to R2.
Q.12 The charge per unit length of the four quadrant of the ring is 2l, – 2l, l and – l
respectively. The electric field at the centre is
l l 2l
(A) – 2pe R î (B) 2pe R ĵ (C) î (D) None
0 0 4pe 0 R
r
Q.13 The direction (q) of E at point P due to uniformly charged finite rod will be
(A) at angle 300 from x-axis
(B) 450 from x - axis
(C) 600 from x-axis
(D) none of these
Q.14 Two equal negative charges are fixed at the points [0, a ] and [0, –a] on the y-axis. A positive charge Q is
released from rest at the points [2a, 0] on the x-axis . The charge Q will
(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.
Q.15 An uncharged sphere of metal placed inside a charged parallel plate capacitor. The lines of force look like

(A) (B) (C) (D)

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 Q.16 A small particle of mass m and charge –q is placed at point P and released. If R >> x, the particle will
undergo oscillations along the axis of symmetry with an angular frequency that is equal to
qQ qQx
(A) 4pe 0 mR 3 (B) 4pe 0 mR 4

qQ qQx
(C) 4pe mR 3 (D) 4pe mR 4
0 0
Q.17 Which of the following is a volt :
(A) Erg per cm (B) Joule per coulomb
(C) Erg per ampere (D) Newton / (coulomb x m2)
Q.18 n small drops of same size are charged to V volts each. If they coalesce to form a signal large drop, then
its potential will be
(A) V/n (B) Vn (C) Vn1/3 (D) Vn2/3
Q.19 1000 identical drops of mercury are charged to a potential of 1 V each. They join to form a single drop.
The potential of this drop will be
(A) 0.01 V (B) 0.1 V (C) 10 V (D) 100 V
Q.20 Potential difference between centre & the surface of sphere of radius R and uniform volume
charge density r within it will be :
r R2 rR 2 rR 2
(A) (B) (C) 0 (D)
6Î0 4Î0 2Î0
Q.23 A charged particle having some mass is resting in equilibrium at a height H above the centre of a uniformly
charged non-conducting horizontal ring of radius R. The force of gravity acts downwards. The equilibrium
of the particle will be stable
R R R
(A) for all values of H (B) only if H > (C) only if H < (D) only if H =
2 2 2
Q.24 An infinite number of concentric rings carry a charge Q each alternately positive
and negative. Their radii are 1, 2, 4, 8...... meters in geometric progression as
shown in the figure. The potential at the centre of the rings will be
Q Q Q
(A) zero (B) 12pe (C) 8pe (D) 6pe
0 0 0

Q.25 When a negative charge is released and moves in electric field, it moves toward a position of
(A) lower electric potential and lower potential energy
(B) lower electric potential and higher potential energy
(C) higher electric potential and lower potential energy
(D) higher electric potential and higher potential energy
Q.26 A hollow metal sphere of radius 5 cm is charged such that the potential on its surface is 10 V. The
potential at the centre of the sphere is
(A) 0 V
(B) 10 V
(C) same as at point 5 cm away from the surface out side sphere.
(D) same as a point 25 cm away from the surface.
Q.27 A solid sphere of radius R is charged uniformly. At what distance from its surface is the electrostatic
potential half of the potential at the centre?
(A) R (B) R/2 (C) R/3 (D) 2R

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 Q.28 An infinite nonconducting 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
Q.29 Four equal charges +q are placed at four corners of a square with its centre at origin and lying in yz plane.
The electrostatic potential energy of a fifth charge +q’ varies on x-axis as:

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Q.30 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 to that of the other is
(A) zero ( )(
(B) q(Q1 -Q 2 ) 2 -1 / 2 .4pe 0 R )
(C) q 2(Q1+Q 2 ) / 4pe 0 R (D) q(Q1-Q 2 )( 2 +1)/ ( 2.4pe 0 R )
Q.31 Two positively charged particles X and Y are initially far away from each other and at rest. X begins to
move towards Y with some initial velocity. The total momentum and energy of the system are p and E.
(A) If Y is fixed, both p and E are conserved.
(B) If Y is fixed, E is conserved, but not p.
(C) If both are free to move, p is conserved but not E.
(D) If both are free, E is conserved, but not p.
Q.33 Two particles X and Y, of equal mass and with unequal positive charges, are free to move and are initially
far away from each other. With Y at rest, X begins to move towards it with initial velocity u. After a long
time, finally
(A) X will stop, Y will move with velocity u.
(B) X and Y will both move with velocities u/2 each.
(C) X will stop, Y will move with velocity < u.
(D) both will move with velocities < u/2.
Q.34 A circular ring of radius R with uniform positive charge density l per unit length is located in the y-z plane
with its centre at the origin O. A particle of mass m and positive charge q is projected from the point
lq
P(R 3 , O, O) on the positive x-axis directly towards O, with an initial kinetic energy 4e .
0
(A) The particle crosses O and goes to infinity.
(B) The particle returns to P.
(C) The particle will just reach O.
(D) The particle crosses O and goes to –R 3 .
Q.35 A bullet of mass m and charge q is fired towards a solid uniformly charged sphere
of radius R and total charge + q. If it strikes the surface of sphere with speed u,
find the minimum speed u so that it can penetrate through the sphere.
(Neglect all resistance forces or friction acting on bullet except electrostatic forces)
q q q 3q
(A) 2pe 0 mR (B) 4pe 0 mR (C) 8pe 0 mR (D) 4pe 0 mR

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 Q.36 In space of horizontal EF (E = (mg)/q) exist as shown in figure and a
mass m attached at the end of a light rod. If mass m is released from the
position shown in figure find the angular velocity of the rod when it
passes through the bottom most position

g 2g 3g 5g
(A) (B) (C) (D)
l l l l
Q.37 Two identical particles of mass m carry a charge Q each. Initially one is at rest on a smooth horizontal
plane and the other is projected along the plane directly towards first particle from a large distance with
speed n. The closed distance of approach be
1 Q2 1 4Q 2 1 2Q 2 1 3Q 2
(A) (B) (C) (D)
4pe 0 mn 4pe 0 mn 2 4pe 0 mn 2 4pe 0 mn 2
Q.38 The diagram shows a small bead of mass m carrying charge q. The bead can
freely move on the smooth fixed ring placed on a smooth horizontal plane. In the
same plane a charge +Q has also been fixed as shown. The potential atthe point
P due to +Q is V. The velocity with which the bead should projected from the
point P so that it can complete a circle should be greater than
6qV qV 3qV
(A) (B) (C) (D) none
m m m
r
Q.39 Electric field given by the vector E = x î + yˆj is present in the XY plane. A small ring carrying charge +Q,
which can freely slide on a smooth non conducting rod, is projetced along the rod from the point (0, L)
such that it can reach the other end of the rod. What minimum velocity should be given to the ring?(Assume
zero gravity)
(A) (QL2/m)1/2 (B) 2(QL2/m)1/2
(C) 4(QL2/m)1/2 (D) (QL2/2m)1/2
Q.40 A unit positive point charge of mass m is projected with a velocity V inside the
tunnel as shown. The tunnel has been made inside a uniformly charged non
conducting sphere. The minimum velocity with which the point charge should be
projected such it can it reach the opposite end of the tunnel, is equal to
(A) [rR2/4me0]1/2
(B) [rR2/24me0]1/2
(C) [rR2/6me0]1/2
(D) zero because the initial and the final points are at same potential.
Q.41 A conducting sphere of radius a has charge Q on it. It is enclosed by a neutral conducting concentric
spherical shell having inner radius 2a and outer radius 3a. Find electrostatic energy of system.
5 kQ 2 11 kQ 2 kQ 2
(A) (B) (C) (D) none
12 a 12 a 2a
1
Q.42 A particle of mass 1 kg & charge mC is projected towards a non conducting fixed spherical shell
3
having the same charge uniformly distributed on its surface. Find the minimum initial
velocity of projection required if the particle just grazes the shell.
2 2
(A) m/s (B) 2 m/s
3 3
2
(C) m/s (D) none of these
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 SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
Q.1 A negative point charge 2q and a positive charge q are fixed at a distance l apart. Where should a
positive test charge Q be placed on the line connecting the charge for it to be in equilibrium? What is the
nature of the equilibrium with respect to longitudinal motions?
Q.2 Two particles A and B each carrying a charge Q are held fixed with a separation d between then A
particle C having mass m ans charge q is kept at the midpoint of line AB. If it is displaced through a small
distance x (x << d) perpendicular to AB,
(a) then find the time period of the oscillations of C.
(b) If in the above question C is displaced along AB, find the time period of the oscillations of C.
Q.3 Draw E – r graph for 0 < r < b, if two point charges a & b are located r distance apart,
when
(i) both are + ve (ii) both are – ve
(iii) a is + ve and b is – ve (iv) a is – ve and b is + ve
Q.4 A charge + 10-9 C is located at the origin in free space & another charge Q at (2, 0, 0). If the
X-component of the electric field at (3, 1, 1) is zero, calculate the value of Q. Is the Y-component zero
at (3, 1, 1)?
Q.5 Six charges are placed at the vertices of a regular hexagon as shown in the figure.
Find the electric field on the line passing through O and perpendicular to the plane
of the figure as a function of distance x from point O. (assume x >> a)

Q.6 The figure shows three infinite non-conducting

plates of charge perpendicular to the plane of
the paper with charge per unit area + s, + 2s
and – s. Find the ratio of the net electric field at
that point A to that at point B.

Q.7 A thin circular wire of radius r has a charge Q. If a point charge q is placed at the centre of the ring, then
find the increase in tension in the wire.
Q.8 In the figure shown S is a large nonconducting sheet of uniform charge density s. A
rod R of length l and mass ‘m’ is parallel to the sheet and hinged at its mid point. The
linear charge densities on the upper and lower half of the rod are shown in the figure.
Find the angular acceleration of the rod just after it is released.
Q.9 A simple pendulum of length l and bob mass m is hanging in front of a large
nonconducting sheet having surface charge density s. If suddenly a charge +q is given
to the bob & it is released from the position shown in figure. Find the maximum
angle through which the string is deflected from vertical.
Q.10 A particle of mass m and charge – q moves along a diameter of a uniformly charged sphere of radius R
and carrying a total charge + Q. Find the frequency of S.H.M. of the particle if the amplitude does not
exceed R.
Q.11 A charge + Q is uniformly distributed over a thin ring with radius R. A negative point charge – Q and mass
m starts from rest at a point far away from the centre of the ring and moves towards the centre. Find the
velocity of this particle at the moment it passes through the centre of the ring.
Q.12 A spherical balloon of radius R charged uniformly on its surface with surface density s. Find work done
against electric forces in expanding it upto radius 2R.

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 Q.13 A point charge + q & mass 100 gm experiences a force of 100 N at a point at a distance 20 cm from a
long infinite uniformly charged wire. If it is released find its speed when it is at a distance 40 cm from wire
Q.14 Consider the configuration of a system of four charges each of
value +q. Find the work done by external agent in changing the
configuration of the system from figure (i) to fig (ii).

Q.15 There are 27 drops of a conducting fluid. Each has radius r and they are charged to a potential V0. They
are then combined to form a bigger drop. Find its potential.
Q.16 Two identical particles of mass m carry charge Q each. Initially one is at rest on a smooth horizontal
plane and the other is projected along the plane directly towards the first from a large distance with
an initial speed V. Find the closest distance of approach.

Q.17 A particle of mass m and negative charge q is thrown in a gravity free space with
speed u from the point A on the large non conducting charged sheet with surface
charge density s, as shown in figure. Find the maximum distance from A on sheet
where the particle can strike.
Q.18 Consider two concentric conducting spheres of radii a & b (b > a). Inside sphere has a positive charge
q1. What charge should be given to the outer sphere so that potential of the inner sphere becomes
zero? How does the potential varies between the two spheres & outside ?
Q.19 Three charges 0.1 coulomb each are placed on the corners of an equilateral triangle of side 1 m. If the
energy is supplied to this system at the rate of 1 kW, how much time would be required to move one of
the charges onto the midpoint of the line joining the other two?

Q.20 Two thin conducting shells of radii R and 3R are shown in figure. The outer shell carries
a charge +Q and the inner shell is neutral. The inner shell is earthed with the help of
switch S. Find the charge attained by the inner shell.

Q.21 Consider three identical metal spheres A, B and C. Spheres A carries charge + 6q and sphere B carries
charge – 3q. Sphere C carries no charge. Spheres A and B are touched together and then separated.
Sphere C is then touched to sphere A and separated from it. Finally the sphere C is touched to sphere B
and separated from it. Find the final charge on the sphere C.

Q.22 A dipole is placed at origin of coordinate system as shown in figure, find

the electric field at point P (0, y).

p
Q.23 Two point dipoles p k̂ and k̂ are located at (0, 0, 0) and (1m, 0, 2m) respectively. Find the resultant
2
electric field due to the two dipoles at the point (1m, 0, 0).
Q.24 The length of each side of a cubical closed surface is l. If charge q is situated on one of
the vertices of the cube, then find the flux passing through shaded face of the cube.
Q.25 A point charge Q is located on the axis of a disc of radius R at a distance a
from the plane of the disc. If one fourth (1/4th) of the flux from the charge
passes through the disc, then find the relation between a & R.

Q.26 A charge Q is uniformly distributed over a rod of length l. Consider a hypothetical cube of edge l with the
centre of the cube at one end of the rod. Find the minimum possible flux of the electric field through the
entire surface of the cube.

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 ANSWERS
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

Q.1 B Q.2 D Q.3 C Q.4 D Q.5 B Q.6 D

Q.7 A Q.8 D Q.9 B Q.10 D Q.11 A Q.12 A
Q.13 A Q.14 D Q.15 B Q.16 A Q.17 B Q.18 D
Q.19 D Q.20 A Q.21 A Q.22 C Q.23 B Q.24 D
Q.25 C Q.26 B Q.27 C Q.28 B Q.29 B Q.30 B
Q.31 B Q.33 A Q.34 C Q.35 B Q.36 B Q.37 B
Q.38 A Q.39 D Q.40 A Q.41 A Q.42 B

SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

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Qq 2 Qq

Q.3 (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

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Q.4 – ê ú 3 × 10–9 C Q.5 0 Q.6 0 Q.7
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2 m Î0 2 e mg mR
è 0 ø
ps 2 R 3
Q.12 –
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Q.13 20 ln2 Q.14 –
a
(
kq 2
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ê Vr = ç - ÷ ; a £r £ b
ê 4pe 0 è r a ø
Q2 2 Î0 u 2 m b q æ1 1ö
Q.16 Q.17 Q.18 (i) q2 = - q1 ; (ii) êê Vb = 1 ç - ÷ ; r =b
mp Î0 V 2 qs a 4pe 0 è b a ø
ê
êV = 1 æç q1 + q 2 ö÷ ; r³b
êë r 4pe 0 è r r ø

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7 q R Q
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