CBSE TEST PAPER-05

CLASS - XII PHYSICS (Unit Electrostatics)

[ANSWERS]
Ans 01. Since C =

A o
1
C
d
d

which means if distance increases, capacitance deceases.

Since V =

Q
and charge on the capacitor is constant.
C

Hence reading of the voltmeter increases.

Ans 02. The introduction of dielectric in a capacitor reduces the effective charge on plate and
hence increases the capacitance.

Ans 03. The path of the electron traveling with velocity m

at right angles of

circular.
It requires a centripetal force f =

mv 2
r

which is provided by an electrostatic force f = eE

eE =

mv 2
r

e
v2
=
m Er

Ans 04. For air C =

Ao
d

Thickness t = d/2 only when k =

Cnef =

o A
d t (1 1 )
k

o A
d d (1 1 )
2

2 o A
=2C
d

Hence capacitance will get doubled.

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E is

1
U = CV 2
2

Ans 05.

For parallel plate U =

1 Ao 2
V
2 d

When d = d 10% of d == 0.9 d

Then U ' =

1 A o 2
V
2 0.9d

Change in energy = U-U =

U ' U `= U (

1 AEo 2 1
V (
1)
2 d
0.9

0.1 U
)=
9
0.9

% change ==

U ' U
1
100%
100 %= U
X 100%=
9
U
U
9

% change == 11.1%

Ans 06. (a) Since E =

d
10V
=
= 1000V
m.
dr 1x10 2

(ii) Since surface A is an equipotential surface ie V = 0

E=

(b)

Ans 07. (a)

Work done from X to Y = Zero .

dV
dr

if E=0

dV
= 0 dv = 0 or V= constant (non zero).
dr

We know V

1
r

Vp >Vq Vp -- Vq -- Positive
VA <VB VB -- VA -- Positive

Because VB is less negative then VA.

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(b)

In moving a positive change form Q to P work has to be done against the

electric field so it is negative.

(c)

In moving a negative change form B to A work is done along the same direction
of the field so it is positive.

Ans 08. Vandegraff generator is a device which is capable of producing a high potential of
the order of million volts.
Principle (1) The charge always resides on the outer surface of hollow conductor.
(2) The electric discharge in air or gas takes place readilly at the pointed
ends of the conductors.
Construction:- It consist of a large hollow
metallic

sphere

mounted

on

two

insulating columns A and B and an endless

belt made up of rubber which is running
over two pulleys P1 and P2 with the help of
an electric motor. B1 and B2 are two sharp
metallic brushes. The lower brush B1 is
given a positive potential by high tension
battery and is called a spray brush while
the upper brush B2 connected to the inner
part of the Sphere S.

Working :- When brush B1 is given a high positive potential then it produces ions, due to the
action of sharp points. Thus the positive ions so produced get sprayed on the belt due to
repulsion between positive ions and the positive charge on brush B1. Then it is carried
upward by the moving belt. The pointed end of B2 just touches the belt collects the positive
change and make it move to the outer surface of the sphere S. This process continues and the
potential of the shell rises to several minion volts.
Applications Particles like proton, Deutrons, -- particles etc are accelerated to high
speeds and energies.

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