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~-.· Preface
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My interaction with students, sincerely preparing for JEE (Main Et Advanced)

motivated me to write this boo I< on Problems in Electricity Et Magnetism.
Electricity and Magnetism is also as important as Mechanics because in all the
competitive examinations, this part is given same or even more weightage than
mechanics.
This book will help the students in building analytical and quantitative skills,
add res sing key misconceptions and d eve loping confidence in prob Lem solving.
To make the concepts clear each chapter has been divided into following
exercises:
•!• 0 nly one alternative is correct.
•:• More th an one alternative a re correct.
•!• Matching type problems.
•!• Assertion and reason type questions
•!• Comprehension based problems.
I sincerely wish that this book will fulfill all the aspirations of the readers.
Although utmost full ca re has been taken to make the bool< free from error but some
errors inadvertently may creep in. Author and Publisher shall be highly obliged if
suggestions regarding improvement and errors are pointed out by readers.
I am indebted to my father Sh. Bhavesh Mishra, my mother Smt. Priyamvada
Mishra, my wife Manjari, my sister Parul, my little kids Vrishanl< and lra for giving
their valuable time which I utilized during the writing of this book and people of
Mo rad a bad, who supported me throughout my ca rrer.
ln the last, I also pay my sincere thanl<s to all the esteemed members of
Shri Ba Laji Publications in b ringing out this book in the present form.
AnuragMishra
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B.T€ch (Mech. Engg.)
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r 1. Electrostatics 1 -134.
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2. Electric Current 135- 204
3. Capacitors 205-261
4. The Magnetic Fiel9 262- 321
5. Electromagnetic lndµction .and A.G.· Circuits 322-388

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1. Electrostatics 391 -425
- 2. Electric Current 426-443
3. Capacitors 444-459
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~Only One Alternative is Correct

1. Four positive charges (2../2 - ]) Q arc arranged at comer of a square. AnoLher r:harge q is
placed at the centre of tht> square resuiling•force acting on each corner is zero. If q is :
(a) -7Q/4 (b) -4Q/7 (c) -Q (d) none of these
2. 'I'wo identical charges experience a force f. If half of the charge is transferred from one to
another and separation is reduced to half:
(a) F/2 (b) (3/ 4) F (c) 2F (d) 3F
8, Four charges are placed on the circumference of a circle of radius R. 90° apart as shown in the
figure. The electric field strength at the centre of the circle is :
y1,,.
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:t9,J,,... .,M•H ........................ .-!:,~9...,.
i X
\.,. ,. . .1. . . -· · ·/
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j+2Q
2 ./sQ
( a) -l- -· - - , m aking angle tan -l 2 w1'th th e -ve axis
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4m: 0 R 2
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(b) _l_ 2 'I/ SQ , making angle tan·· 1 2 with the + vc axis
41tto R 2
(c) - 1- 4-.JiQ , making angle tan-1 .!. with the -ve axis
41teo R2 . 2
(d) - 1 - 4 .fi.Q , making angle tan 1 .!. with the +vc axis
4n:e 0 R 2 2
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4. Particle of specific charge 2 x 10 11 C kg-1 is moving through an evacuatL'd vessel in the
positive x-direction a! a speed of 10 7 cm s-1 . At x = 0, y = 0, it enters an electric field of
5 V m - t in the positive y-clirection. Its position ( x, y) _after 10 ,; sec is :
(a) (10 cm, SO cm) (b) (10 cm, 25 cm)
(c) (1 cm, 5 cm) (d) (1 cm, 2.5 cm)
5. Work dn:-ic in shifting" charge q/2 from a point X rn a point Yin the diagram shm-vn in figmc
is:
lTI
-q
6. A charxe q is plated at the centroid of an equilater;-il triangle. Three equal charges Qare placed
a: th.e vc:tces of the 1n ,! r. gle. The sys ter:1 of four charges \ \':.il be i:1 eq u ilib:i um if q is equal to :
(a) -Q/.fi (b) -Q/3 (c) -Q.fi (d) Q/ .../3 ·-
7. Two plates A and B are placed one above the otllf'r in the gravitational field
and a block of mass m is connected to the upper plate by a spri:s.g of spr:r.g
constant k. Its time period is found to be T. Now the space betwi:~1·n the plates
is madt~ gravity free ,md a charge l rJ is given to the block of mass m and an
electric field E is produced in the di n·ction shown. ·!"he new time period is :
_(a) T
'" lqE
(b) I - 2 :c\f-,--. . {qE.
(c) 2:-::\, - (d) nmw of these
mrl. md
8_ 'Iwo small sphere each of mass mart' suspended by light stringlmeter in
length ;:is shown in the figure. Sphert-''.i have charges of q and -<l ilnd are
placed in the horizontal electric field. Electric field that enables the
spheres 10 he :n equilibrium at 8 i.~ ·
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f/ 1 mgtanO mgtanO'I 1
(a) l (b) --------
41c i-: o (21 sin 0) 2 q q 4nco (2lsin8) 2
q 1 mg:an8 (d) m$tnn8 __rz _ 1
Cc)
4n i:o {I sin 0) 2 q q 4xi;o (lsin0) 2
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9. Two metal spheres of the same mass arc suspended from a common point by a light insulating
.string. The length of each string is same. The spheres arc given electrical charges +Q on om~ ..
and +3 Q on the othn. Which of the following diagrams below best show the resulting position
of the spheres ?
(a) I\ (b) 11
(c)~ (d)/1'\
10. The figure below shows the forces that three charged particles exert on each other. Which of
the four situations shown can be correct ?
(II)
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(a) all of these (b) none of these (c) n. JTI (d) II, Ill and IV
11. As shown in the diagram, two fixed charges, q1 == + 1.00 µC and q2 = --4.00 µC, are 0.200 rn
apart. Where is the. total field zero?
cJIQ, D.200 m q~
(a) .0.40 m co the right of q1 (b) 0.13 m to the right of q 1
(c) 0.20 m to the left of q1 (<l) 0.067 m to the left of q1
12. In frame I, two identical conducting spheres, A and B, carry equal amounts of excess charge
that have the same sign. The spheres are separated by a distance d; and sphere A exerts an
electrostatic force on sphere B which has a magnitude F. A third sphere, C, which is handled
only by an insulated rod. is introduced in frame II. Sphere C is identical to A and B except that
it is initially unchars;ed. Sphere C is touched firstto sphere A, in frame II, and then to sphere Bi
in frame lll, and is finally removed in frame Iv.
a e ec & e
f T ·, 1T
A CA A
(I) (II) ~~ (III) ~~ (IV)

~ -a- --a-- -a-+
Determine the magnitude of the electrostatic force that sphere A exerts on sphere Bin frame
IV
(a) F/2 (b) F/3 (c) 3F/4 (d) 3F/8
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13. Two pith balls of equal mass M and. equal charr,c q are suspended from the
same point on long mJssless threads of length Las shown in figurt<. If K is the
Coulomb's ;aw propunion11lity constant, then for s::-.all valuf's of 8, the
distanr:c rJ between the- charged pith balls at equilibrium is :
1/3 , 2 \ 1/2
t\
' ....,_~d~--,.
, \1/2
(a) (.~~rtL I (b) ( _!(q2LI 1/] (c} ! 2Kq L
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(
~q -r._ !
\ ml;- ,) \. :,Ig ) ' mg ) i.,__ Ms )
14. On an imaginary planet the acceler:i1ion due to gravity is same as that on Earth but there is
also a downward electric field that is uniform close to the pla1w1's surface. A b,111 of mass m
carrying a charge q is thrown upward at a speed v and hits the ground after an interval t. What
is t.1--ie :nagr.i:-t:C:e of ;)Otential diffcn·nce benveen '.he starting poin: a:-:d the top point of the
trajectory?
(a) -nw (·v - -

2q 2
gt) (b) :V (V gt) 2
- 11/V
(c) --(v -gt)
2q
2mt'
(d) --
q
( /J - gt)
15, The field of an elcctr:c field i~ a cmim; function in J.J·-plai:e as s:1riw;-_ in the diagram, the:,, the
repruscntation of electr:c fie:d can be :
y
(a) ..... " "

Erx,y)=i+sin(x)i .
(b) E(x,y) ""i-cos(x) j
" "
-) A A > A f,.
(cJ E(x,y) = i-sin(x) j (d) F.(x,y) = i+ cos(x) j

16. Tr.ree chirges lie o:-: the x-a..,;:is each at dls:a:-.cc r1 aµ,ir. from
L"-ie nearest one. The charges are numbered :ram 1 to 3 moving
from left to right. A rc·presentation of the electric potential V of
the three charges at diffnent points is shown above. Which one
of the following statements is true?
(a) The l'lectric fie:d is zero at rnmt> poL~.: between charges 1
and 2 and also at some point between charges 2 and 3.
(b) Th!:-' dectric field i:; zero at some point between charges 1. and 2 but it 1s never zero
between charges 2 ,mtl 3.
(cJ Tht' electric field is never zero between charges 1 and 2 but it is zero at some point
beivveen charges 2 and 3,
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(d) The dectric fielrl is never zero between charges 1 and 2 and it is never zero between
chmges 2 and 3.
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17. '{}:le diagrniu bdow shows the arrangement of thn'(' charged hollow metal
·spheres, A,B and C. The arrows indicate the direction of the electric forces
acting between the spheres. At least tv,o of the spheres are positively cha:-ged.
A '@
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Which sphere, if any, coul<l be negatively charged?
(a) Sphere A (b) Sphere B (c) Sphere C (d) No spbt->re
18. In a millikan-type experiment, there are two oil droplets P and Q between the charged
horizontal plates, as shown in the diagram. Droplet P is irt rest while droplet Q is moving
upv,.-ards. The polarity of the charges on P a:-:d Q is :
p Q
+ + + +· + +
(a) + +
(b) neutral
(c) -
(d) +
19. Consider a regular cube with positive point charge +Q in all corners except for
one which has a negative point charge -Q. Let the distance from any corner to
the ce:-.ter of the cube be r. What i~ the m;!gnitude of electric field at pnint P, the tF:?r
center of the cube?
(a) E =7k ,J2/ r 2 (b) E "' lke Q/ r 2
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(c) E = 2k, (}_/ r 2
20. A trin non-conducting disk of radius R lie5 mthe .cy-plane wirh ir_,; center at the origin. The
disk has a positive charge Q distributed uniformly on its surface, re.'iulting in a surface c:1arge
density cr. Which one of the following statements about the resulting electric field is true?
(a) On both the +z-axis and the -z-axis, the electric field points in the +zsdireciion.
(b) At loca1ions ve:-y near the origin (r<<: R), the fidrl magnitude is approximately kQ/R 2 •
(c) The elt•ctric field at every point in the ry-plane h,L'i a non-zero z-compor.ent.
(d) At large distances from the origin (r >> R), the field magnitude is approximately kQ/ r 2 .
2L 1wo unchmged metal ball X and Y stand on insulatin~ mat. A third ball Z carrying a positive
charge is brought near X and Y. (as shown in figure) .
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·Now with I he help of conducting wire X and Y are connected for a few minutes. Then wire is
removed and ball Z is taken far away frum X and Y. When this is done it is found :
(a) ball X ,md Y are still uncharged.
(b) ball X and Y both are negatively charged.
(c) ball X is positively charged and ball Y is negatively charged.
(d) ball Y is positively charged and X is negatively charged.
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22. Two points like charges a and b whose magnitudes are same are ''
positioned at a certain distance from each of:er, cJ. is at origin. Graph is E
drdwn between electric field strength and distance x from a.Eis taken
u
positive if it is along the line joining from ·a to b : 1--a--'"b---+x
(a) a is positive, b is negative.
(b) a and b both are positive.
(c) a and b both are negative.
(d) a is negative, b is positive.
23. Consider a point particle P of unknown charge a:s.d mass. \Vhen a point particle of mass m 1
and ·charge q1 > 0 is placed a distance r f:-om P, the particle has an acceleration a, directed
towartl P. When a second point particle of mass m 2 2.r.d charge q2 < 0 is placed at a distance r
from P, it also has an acceleration of a, direc:cd tmrnrd P. Let G and K be the universal
gravitational constant and the electrostatic consrn:1t, respectively. Determine the mass Mand
charge Q of P.
ur.2
(a) M ~ m1 + m 2 Q = ql - q2 (b) Af =-·-,Q =0
2 ' 2 G
(c) M=m 1 ==m 2 ,Q =0 (d) M =m1 =m2,Q ==q1 =lq2I
24. Given are four arrangements of three fixed elcctr:c charges. In each arrangement, a 'point
lab_e~ed P is also identified - test charge, .,-q, is ::,laced at point P. All of the charges are t,he
same·magnitude, Q, but they can be either :;::osi:ive or negative as indicated. The charges and
point P all lie on a straight line. The dista:.ces benveen adjacent items, either between two
charges or between a charge and poim P, are al: the s2.me.
I. 0 0 0 r II. 0 0 ~G [l1, 0 0 0 ~ rv. 000·
p
Correct order of choices in a decreasing order of magni;jJde of force on P is :

(a) II > I > III > !V (b) I > 11 > Ill > JV
(c) II > I > N > III (d) rn > rv > I > II
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25. A point charge q = 50 µC is located in th.e xy-plane at :he point of position vector r O == 2i + 3j.
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What is the electric field at the point of p os: tion vector r = 8 i - Sj?
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(a) 1200 V/m (b) 4 x 10-2 V/m (c) 900V,/m (d) 4500V/m
26. On a semicircular ring of radius = 4 R, charge -
.3 q is ,g
+i+
· 'distributed in such a way that on one q_uaner +q is unifonnly +q'" u 2q,:1/'ft
distributed and on another quarter +2q is unifonnly -----+(_l____.._.+/,_.T _______~
¼,_R
distributed. Along its axis a smooth non-co:-iduct;ng and
uncharged pipe of length 6R is fixed axially as shov-.':'.. A
,fl
6R
.
small ball of mass m and charge +q is throv,,:: f:-om the ot:1er end of pipe. The ball can come out
of the pipe if :
1~-7-2-~ ~
2 9q2
(a) u > .I q (b) u> 31 Cd) u>
V40m: 0 Rm rrs 0 Rm 401t&0Rm
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27. The charge per unit length of the four quadrant of the ring is 2J..., -2l,}. and --J. respetively. The
electric field at the centre is :
A. ':' is A ..fi.-;.. ,:,

(a)---- 1 (b) - - - - j (c) - - 1 (d) none of these
2n:c 0R . 2ru:: 0 R 4:n:e 0 R
28. Between two infinitely long wires having linear charge densities}. and -].·there
are two points A and B as shown in the figure. The amount of work done by t11e
electric field in moving a point charge (fo from A co B ls equal to :
(a) Aflo ln2 (b) - 21.%t ln2
2•o ~o
(c) ZJ..qo ln2 (d) ''40 ln2

m·:o
29. The follm.-ving diagram shows the electric field lines between two opposite charges. The
positive charge is indicated by the black circle, the negative charge by t!1e white circle. An
electron starting from rest at the indicated position (X), and accelerated to high speed by the
(•)O (b)O (c)O (d)O

electric field, will most closely follow which trajectory?
30. A distribution of charges is held fixE!d by rigid insulators as shown in figure. z

A charge Q at (-a,0, 0) and at (a,O, O) and a charge -2Q at (0, 0, O). Which of ~ a
the following electric fields will cause a net torque to be exerted on the o Y
system of charges ? -2Q
~ " .... ,. +Q
(a) E = (constant) j (b) E = (E 0 x + constant)i X
.... I\
(c) E = (E 0 x + constant)k (d) E=E !xii 0
'- ....
31. A particle of mass m and charge Q is placed in an elect.de field E which varies with time t a~
E ==· E 0 sin wt-. ft will undergo simple harmonic motion of amplitude:
(a) QE5 (b) QE~ (c) (~Q.. (d) 9.~~-Q.

mol mro 2 vJ11(1) 2 mco
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32. A solid conducting sphere having net charge Q and radius 3 a : ;.i : a : a: a:
.
I I t j I
contains a hollowed spherical region of radius 2 a. A point chc1rgc ~--c-----,
I J
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+Q is placed at a positiun distance a from L½e cornmon center of the

spheres. What is the magnitude of the c,Icctric fo~ld at the position
r = 4 a from the center of the spheres as marked in the figure by P ?
kQ
(a)
16a 2
(b) 3k~~
16a~
(c) kQ .
8a 2
(d) cannot be determined due to non-uniform distiibution
33. In an ink-jet printer, an ink droplr.1 nf mass m is given a negative ~ t
charge q by a compU1 c~r-controlled charging unit, and then enters at 7 ~ Ei +- d
speed v the region between two deflecting paralkl plates oflenLrt:h L -
separated by distance d (see figure). All over this region exists a L
dov,..nward electric field which you can assume to be uniform.
Neglecting the gravitational force on the droplet, 1ht" maximum r::harge that it r::an be given sn
that it will not hit a plate is most dosely approximated by :
2 (b) mv 2d (c') 2.dmv 2 (d'1 none of t h.ese
(a) m1.1 E
dL 2 EL2
34. The two ends of a rubber string of negligible mass and having
EL 2
unstrctched length 24 cm are fixed at the same height as shown. A ~ , e

small object is attached to the string in its midpoint, thus the
depression (h) of the object in equilibrium is 5 cm. Then the small
24 cm
h
l
object is chiuged and vertical electric field (E 1 ) is applied. 'Qie
equilibrium depression of the object increases to 9 cm, then the
electric field is changed to E 2 and the depression of object in equilibrium increases to 16 cm.
What is the ratio of electric field in Lhe second case to that of in the first case (E 2 / E1 ) ?
(a) 4.25 (b) 4.20 (c) 4.30 (d) 4.35
85. A proton r:,:its at coordinates ( x, y) = ( 0 ,0) and an electron at ( h, d) 1 where d » h. At time t = 0, a
'.' uniform electric field E of unknown magnitude but pointing in the positive y direction is
turned on. Assuming that dis large enough that the proton-electron interaction is negligible,
the y coordinates of the two particles will be equal (at equal time) :
(a) at !!.bout y = d/2000
(b) at an undetermined value since F. is unknown
(c) at about y =d/43
(d) nowhere : they move in oppoi:1ite directions
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36. A point charge +Q is placed at the cent.-oid of :m ec_ui\2.teral triangle. Q
When a second charge +Q is placed at a ver:ex o: the :1iangle, the
magnitude of the electrostatic force on fr1e ccn:ral cha:·ge is 4N. What
is the magnitude of the net force on the cen:rpJ c·nargc when a third
charge +Q is placed at another vertex of ;-he tr.ang:e'?
(a) zero ,:b) 4 N Q
(c) 4.fzN (d) S N
37. Two electrons are a certain distance apan from or.e ano:J1er. l/lhat is the order of magnitude of
the ratio of the electric force between them to t:-:c grav:tadonal force between them?
(a) 10 8 : 1 (b) 10 28 : 1 (c) 10 31 : 1 (d) 10 42 : 1
38. Millikan's oil-drop experiment attempts tc mecJsurc r::e charge on a single electron e, by
measuring the charge of tiny oil-drops sUS?ern'.ed in ,~:-. elecrrostatic field. It is assumed that
the charge on the oil-drop is due to just a small num·Jcr cf excess electrons. The charges
3.90 x 10- 19 C,6.50 x 10- 19 C and9.10 :< 10 < 9 Cf.re :-:--_easured on three drops of oil. The charge
of an electron is deduced to be :
(a) 1.3x10-19 C (b) l.6x10·· 19 c (c) 2,6x10-19 c (d) 3.9x10- 19 c
39. A 300 eV electron is aimed midway betv:eer. two p2-:·allel metal plates
with a potential difference of 400 V. The e:crnor~ is defected upwards 300
and strikes the upper plate as shown. Wha: wo·..::d ·::;e the ldnetic energy -_
:ev 7 4 0 V. 1 +
of the electron just before striking the me t3 l plate? N cg l ect the gravity r:::e====:=:::::::r
and air resistance.
(a) 360 eV (b) 400 eV (c) 50:J eV (d) 700 eV
q.t]More than One Alternative are Correct

1. 'lbree charged particles are in equilibrium under their e'.ectrostatic forces only :
(a) the particles must be collinear.
(b) all the charges cannot have the same mcJgnin:.de.
(c) all the charges cannot have the same sign.
(d) the equilibrium is unstable.
2. An oil-drop has a charge -9.6 x 10- 19 C ar,d has arr.ass 1.6 x 10- 15 gm. When allowed to fall,
due to air resistance it attains a constant veloc:ty. Tr.en ff a uniform ,electric field is to be
applied vertically to make the oil-drop ascend ur, v::tl'. the same constant speed, which of the
following are correct ?
(a) The electric field is directed upward.
(b) The electric field is directed do""1".ward.
(c) The intensity of the electric field is .!. x 10 2 N'C.
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(d) The intensity of the electric field is ..:. x 10 5 N · C ,

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3. "Jwo charges are placed near the origin : charge q1 == -3Q is placed at
x == +d/2, and charge q2 == -Q is placed a~ x == -d/2. Which of the
following statement (s) is/are a valid <lescf.ption of L'-le electric field
-d/2 +d/2
arising from the tvvo charges?
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(a) The field very close to the origin (Ir I« d) is appromnately zero.
(b) The field very close to q2 is approximately the :'leld c:t.:e a single point charge-Q, located at
X=-d/2.
(c) For every three field lines originating 011 q1 , there wiJ be one field Jine ending on q 2 , and
two field lines going off to infinite distances from the origin.
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(d) The field at very large distances from :he origin ( ! r « d) is approximately the field of a
1
single point charge +2Q.

4. A positively charged thin metal ring of radius R is fixed :.n the zy-plane with its centre at the
origin O. A negatively charged particle P is rel eased Erom rest at the point (0, 0, z O ) where
z O > 0. Then the motion of P is :
(a) periodic, for all values of z O satisfying O < z O < ·'L·
(b) simple harmonic, for all values of ::: 0 sa:isfying O < z 3 ~ R
{c) approximately simple harmonic, provided :: 0 « R
(d) such that P crosses O and continues to move aiong the -ve z:axis towards x = ----«)
5. The figure shows, two point charges q1 == 2 Q ( > 0 ~ and q2 ""---Q. The charges divide the line
joining them in three parts I, II and IIL
l I: i:..:
+2Q -Q
(a) Region-III has a Jocal maxima of electric field.
(b) Region-I has a local minima of electric 5.eld.
(c) Equilibrium position for a test charge lies in :-egion-IL
(d) The equilibrium for constrained motion H.long tric line joining the cl1arges is stable for a
negative test charge.
+1r1 rx
·6. Point charges are located on the comer of a squa:-e as shown-.. Find the
components of electric field at any pain: on r:ie z-2-'XiS •.vhich is axis of
symmetry of the square.
(a) Ez =0 (b)E,,==0 -1µC +1!1C
(c) Ey ===0 (d) none of these
7. Electric field, due to an infinite line of charge, as shown in figure at a point
P at a distance r from the line is E. Jf or:e haif of the line of charge is
.,P
removed from either side of point A, then :

r:'
''
(a) electric field at P will be magnitude E/2.
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(b) electric field at P in x direction vrlll be E/2. A
(c) electric field at P in y-direction will be E/2 .

(d) none of the above
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~ )Only One Alternative is- Correct

1. A proton is released from rest 10 cm from a large sheet carrying ;1 surface chaTgc density of
-2.21 x 1D ~'cm- 2 . It will strike the sheet after the time :
(aj 4µs (b) 2µs (c) 2-,./2 ~s (d) L/2 ~
2. Figure show~ a metallic shell of radiu,; R with a concentric cavity of radius r. A .
point charw· q is placed at the centre. Find the net ckcrric flux emerging from , , · ·
the surface S (Dotted surface) as shown in figure. +q
(a) q/£ 0 Cb) -q_,'!: 0 . - ::
(c) 0 (d) Cmnot be defined

3. The diagr,1111 shows a 'uniformly charged hemisphen· of radius R. lt bas A
volume charge density p. lf the electric field at a point 2R distance above
its cer:ter is E then wha'. is the elect~ic fie:ci at the point ·Nhich is 2R below
its center ?
(a) pR/6': 0 +E '(b) pH /12e 0 .:.. E
(c) ---pR/6i: 0 +E (d) pk'/:!.4e 0 +E
B
4. 1\vo identic,il in'b.ite posi'.ive ::ne cl1argcs are placec'. itlo~g the line~
x = ±a, in the X)'-plane. A positive point charge placed at origin i:;
restrit.'ted to move along y-axis. Its equilibrium is :
(a) stable (b) neutral
(c) umtahlt' Cd) none af tr.ese
5. A sphere or rndius R carries charge deI1sity proportional to the squc1rc of the distance from the
centre p - Ar 2 , where A is a positiv,~ constant. At a distance of R/2 from the center, the
m8gnitudc~ o: tr.e electric :°ield is :
.,
A AR3 AR~ AR'.\
(a) (b) - · -- (d) - -
( 4n:Eo) (40eo) (c) (24e--;;} (Seo)
AR:i
(e)
(3Eo)
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6. In tbe figure below, a point charge+ Q I is at the center of an imagina:1'

spherical }:aussian surface and another point charge f Q 2 is outside of
the gausfrm surface. Point Pis on the surfuee of the sphere. v\'hich one
of the following statements is true ?
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(a) Bo! h charges +Q I and+ Q 2 contribute to the net electric flux through the sphere but only
charge + Q 1 contributes to the c lcctric field at point P on the sphere.
(b) Bo~h charges+ Q 1 am'.+ Q 2 cont:-ibute to the net electric :lux through the .,pr.ere J:Jt only
charge +Q 2 contributes to the electric field at point P on the sphere.
(c) Only the charges I Q1 contribu1r>s to the ne! Plectric flux 1hrough the sphere but both
charge +Q 1 and 1-()z connibutt' to the electric field at point P.
( d) 0 n !y the charges + Q;:,. con tr; but cs to the ::e1 c lcc.:tric f1 ux. t hrm:.gh :he spi:c re bu:: both
charge +Q 1 and +Q 2 contribute to the electric field at point P.
7. The figurP to the rigln shows the potr>ntial due tu cwo similarly·
charged infinite sheets with charge per unit arc,t cr 1 and a 2 .
From ex.tminir.g this plot we can deduce that :
+ - •, ·---t, --->-X
(a) cr 2 > rr 1 (b) G2 < cr1 l V (volts)
(c) cr2 --0"1 (d) None of the above
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8. Electric flux b a measure of : ·

(a) the raLe at which moving electric charges are crossing an arf'a
(b) the number of electric field lirn·s passing throllgh an area
(c) the surface densiLy of electric charge spread along the area
~d) the rnte ;.t which eicctrlc f.cld lines arc spreading out in space as on moves further and
further away frorn t'!ec::ric charg1·s
---j- A A
9. A uniform electric field J•: =: a i + bj, intersects a surface of area A. What is the flux through this
area if the surface lies in the yz-planc ?
(cl) (IA (b) 0 (c) M
I 2
(d) A-,;a + b-~
;J O. The figure to the right shows an l'r!ge on view of three extremely A ~ 13 ~ c ~ lJ
· large, parallel insula11113 sheets positively charged \-vith uniform ;md
identic:1 l surface char?,t' densities. In which of the regions shown is
the electric field a maximum ? '·
·. (a) B
(b) C
(c) A aml D
(d) ThP electric field is rhe same in all four regions of space.
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11, A rectangular conducting slab has thickness cl,:: 5.0 mm and

cross-sectional area A= 1.0 m 2 • The slab has a fixed total charge
Q tot = 4.0 nC placed upon it and the slab is then aligned with its area +Tio
parallel to an infinite sheet of charge with surface charge density
T\o =+ 2. 0 n C/m 2 (see figure). Afr er equilibrium is reached within the
conductor, what will be the surface: charge densities on the left and TIL
right-hand faces of the slab (11r and flR) ?
(a) 111 =+2.0nC/m 2 ; TlR =+2.0nC/m 2
(b) 111, :::+2.0nC/m 2 ; T\R =-2.0nC/m 2

(c) 111 = + 4.0nC/m 2 ; TIR ::: +2.0nC/m :!
(d) TJr. ::: + 3.0 nC/rn 2 ; T\R =+ LO nC:/rri2

12, An insulating spherical shell of inner radius a and outer radius bis uniformly charged with a
positive charge density. The radial c.mnponent of the electric field, Er(r) has a graph :
(a)
~'
E (b)
@i .j
E
~
o O : : r
a b a b
@ @
(c:)
Et!~
o~,
(d)
E~;j
0 i !
••
, : r
a b a b
13. A rod containing charge +Q is brought near an initially

uncharged isolated conducting rod as shown. Regions with
total surface charge +Q and -Q are inducctl in the ----
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.· ··... ' : ,I-
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conductor as shown in the figure. The only regions where --
.~ .., .... - - - . . . _ , . . . _ _ _ _ _ . . . . h . . . . . • • - · • - , .
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l!,,.1\ r:
.a
i
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the net charge in this configuration is non-zero are / ,(-··-···•• S1 S2 -----~:·\ ·---·'s3 f
indicated by the"+" and"-" signs. Let us denote the torn) ~ ; { (fit} Concucio{::.:J ; } , /
flux of electric field outward through dosed surface Si as
t1> i , through S 2 as <D 2 , etc. Vvh ich of the following is
\._~~~~-:: : :~:~----··s:·--.:~~~~~~~-~:~.----,. -·
necessarily false?
(a) IJJ 1 > 0 (b) cJ> 2 =<D 1 (c) <1> 3 =<t1 1 (d) None of these
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14. Using Thomson's model of the atom, consider an atom consisting of two
electrons, each of charge -e, embedded in a sphere of charge + 2e and radius
R. In equilibrium each electron is at distanced from the centre of the atom.
What is equilib1ium separation between electrons?
(a) R (b) R/2
(c) R/3 (d) R/4
15. Which of the following is fals·e for a closed Gaussian surface?;
. (a) ff the elet:tric field is zero everywhere on the s1.1rface; then there can be no net charge
\ enclosed by che surface. , . .
(b) rf the total E! IEictric flux through the surface is zero, then the total charge enclosed by the
surface is zero.
(c) If the electTic field is zero everywhere on the surface, then the torn) electric flux through
the surface is zero.
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(d) If the total electric flux through the surface is zero, then the electric field the electric field
must be zero everywhere on the surface. ·
16. A hemispherical surface (ha! f of a spherical surface} ofradius R is located in a
uniform electric ficlcl E that is parallel to the axis of the hemisphere. What is
the magnitude of the electric flux through the hemisphere surface ?
(a) 0 (b) 4nR 2 E/3 ~
(c) 21dl 2 E
(e)· 4rrR 2E
17. lwo infinite plane sheets A and Rare shown in the figure. The surface charge A
densities on A and B are ( i) , ;
10-9 c.fm 2 and (
\1t_,
_l) , ;
10-9 C/m 2 respectively:
1t
C,D,E are t.hree points where electric fields (in N/C) are Ee ,Ev and EE C• D•
respectively.
+
(a) Ee =18, towards right
~b) Ev= 54, towards right
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. · (c) ED= 18, towards right
(d) EE =18, towards left
18. A non-conducting sphere of radius R is filled with uniform volume charge
--+
density-p. The center of this sphere is displaced from the origin by d. The
4 0
electric field E at any point P having position vector, r inside th~ sphere
is:
p --+ --+
d
( a) _£____ {b) ·;·-····-( r - d)
3Eo .3r.o
p ----> .... p --+ --+
(c) - ( d - r) (d) - ( d + r) --
3e 0 3..:o
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19. lµC C'harge is uniformly distributed on a spherical shell given by equation

~•~~.·,~,.,.., ... ~,,,,-,.,,,,,,
I ~~~-. JI_. _
:x- 2 + y 2 + z 2 = 25. What will he jntcnsity of electric field at a point (1, 1, 2) ?
(a) 5 N/C
(c)
/"""
?..Y..~. N/C
2
(b) 45 N/C
(d) Zero
20. A sphere of radius R carries charge such that its volume charge density is proportional to rhe
-$
square of the distance from the tentre. What is the ratio of I he magnitude of the electric field
at a distance 2R from the ccnrre co the magnitude of the electric- field at a distance of R/2 from
the c:encre (i.e. , Er, ·2R / E r=R/2) ?
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) 8
21. Which of the following is sufficient condition for finding the electric flux cJJE through a dosed
surface?
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(a) If the magnitude of E is known everywhere on the surface.
{b) If the total charge inside the surface is specified.
(c) If the total charge outside the surface is specified.
(d) Only if the location of each point charge inside the surface is specified.
22. The magnitude of the field due to an infinite plate of charge is
o/(2~: 0 ), where o is the charge per unit area and e 0 is tht: vat.:uum
pennittivity. The diagram depicts three infinite plates of charge
perpendicular to the plate of the page with charge per unit area
+o 1 , + 2o 1 and -a 1 . The total filed at the point labelled X is :
401 01
(a) ---·· to the left (b) - - to the left
(2~ 0 ) (2e 0 )
(c) 0 (d) -Gt( to the right

21:0)
(e) . .~.~. L. to the right

(2e 0 )
23. The total flux of the electric field through the six faces of a certain cube is+(!) E where '11 E is a
positive constant. Which of the following statements is not necessarily true ?
(a) More electric field lines exit the cube than enter the cube.
(h) The cube encloses a net positive charge.
(c) The net charge enclosed by the c.'.ube is +f4J)E.
(d) The t1ux of the elecnic field through one face of the c11be is +.!(fl 1;.
6
q ~ ->
f
24. Consider Gauss's Law E · d A "'-··. Which of the following is true ? 1·······-···-···········;
->
to
(a) E must be the electric field due t'o the enclosed charge.
.\ . . ./t.
- : + - : ...
-.....'-........___ -- -_. ~....,,.·.•
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(b) If net charge inside the Gaussian surface= 0, then E must be zero everywhere over the
Gaussian surface.
( c).,Jf the only charge inside the Gaussian surface is an c lcctric dipole. then 1:he integral is zero.
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(d) E is parallel to d A everywhere over die Gaussian surface.
25. A point charge +Q is positioned at the center of the base of a squa-:-e
pyramid as shown. The flux through one of the four identical upper
faces of µte pyramid is :
Q
(a)
16Eo
(c) Q (d} none of these
8s 0
26. A 5.0 µC point charge is placed at the center of a cube. The electric flux in N-m 2 /C through one
side of the cube is approximately :
(a) 0 (b) 7.1 X 10 4 · (c) 9.4x 10 4 (d) 1.4 X 10 5
2 7. If distance x and radius R are doubled so that FA becomes FA ,F8 becom<!S FiJ then the correct
option is:
(a) FH > F8 (b) F8 > Fs (d) none of d1ese
28. A body in the fom1 of a right circular cone of dielectric material with base radius R and hejght
his placed with its base on a horizontal table. A hori.wntal uniform electric field of magnirnde
E penetrates the cone. 'lbe electric flux that centers the body is :
(a) ERfl/3 (b) ERh (c) ERh/6 (d) 2ER1i
29. \A.'hat is the flu.x thrnugh the part of surface x2 +y 2 + .a: 2 = I for region x > 0 ,y > 0 ,z > 0. due
~ ~
to the electric field E :=: (1000 N/C) j.
(a) 5001t (b) 25011: (c) 125;r (d) 7501t
30, You observe that electric field lines are emerging from a dosed box, but every field line that
leaves the box re-enters. Which of the following statements is true ?
(a) There is no charge in box.
(b} The net charge in box is positive.
(c) The net charge in box is negative.
(d) There arc bot11 positive and negative charges inside box but net chilrge is zero.
31. A charged spherically symmetric body has a charge density that varies \'lith the radial distance
(p = f(r)) from the centre. At the centre of the body the electric field :
(a} is non-zero irrespective of the function f(r)
(b) is zero irrespective of the functfon j(r)
(c) mar be non-zero depending on the function f(r)
(d) cannot be. predicted
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-.,.-;·,-·-
----~~= -
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32. Two imaginary spherical surfaces of radius R and 2R respectively surr(?,und a positive polnt
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chargE~ Q located at the ce1,1ter of the concentric spheres. When compared to the number of
field lines N 1 going through the sphere of radius R, the number of electric field lines N 2 going
through the sphere of radius 2R is :
(a) N 2 .:::: 1 N 1 1
(b) N 2 ""'2,·N 1 (c) N 2 =2N 1 (d) N 2 =N 1
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-> •
33. In a region of space, the electric field is in the x- direction and is given as E =Eo xi. Con<sider
an imnginary cubical volume of edge a, with its edges parallel to the axes of coordinates, The
charge in~ide this volume is :
(a) zero 0)) t 0 F. 0 a 3 (c) __ l_Eoa3
'o
34, If a rectangular area is rotated in a uniform electric field from the position where the
ma.xjmum electric flux goes through it to an orientation whew only half the maximum flux
goes through it, what has been the angle of rotation ?
(a) 30' (b) 60° (c) 45" (d) 26.6'
35. Eight field lines emerge from a dosed surface surrounding an isolated point charge. Would this
fact change if a second identical charge were brought to a point just outside the surface ?
(a) The number of lines would change but the shape of the lint>s remains the same.
(b) The number of lines would remain the same but the shape of the lines change.
(c) The number of lines as well as the shape of the lines remains the same.
(d) The number of lines as well as the shape of the lines would change.
36. In which of the following problems would Gauss' law be useful ?
(a) Finding the electric field at various points on the surface of a uniformly charged cylinder of
finite length.
(b) Finding the electric flux through the end surface of a uniformly charged cylinder.
(c) Finding the electric field at various points on the surface of a uniformly charged cube,
(d) Finding the electric flux through one face of a unifonnly dmrged cube.
4 • •
37. The electric field in a region is given by E = 200 i N/C for x> O ,md -200 i N/C for x < 0. A
clo!>ed cylinder of length 2m and cross-section area 10 2 m 2 is kept in such a way that the axis
of cylinder is along X-axis and its centre coincides with origin. The total charge in,;ide the
cylinder is : (Taken e 0 =8.85 x 10 . i 2 C 2m 2 .N)
(a) zero (h) 1.86 x 10-sc (c) 1.77 x 10- 11 c (d) 35.4 x 10-8 c
nMare than One Alternative are Correct

1. If the flux of the electric field through a closed surface is zero :
(a) thti electric field must be zero everywhere on the surface
(b) the net electric field may be zero everywhere on the surface
(c) the net charge inside the surface must be zero
(d) the charge in the vicinity of the surface must be zero
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2_ A ball is placed, in a non-uniform electric field in free space where there is no charge present :
(a) net flux through the surfoce of ball is zero
(b) net flux through the surface of ball may be non-zero
(c) at some points on the ball's surface flux may be inwards
(dJ ot some points on balls surfa(.e flux must be inwards
;.- ,r•-•"'-.
C . ·-..
3- An infinitely long uniformly charged non-conducting rod is placed
along x-axis. A test charge is slowly taken from point A to n in the
XY-planc along semi a circular path A-> C-----t B as shown in the
figure, then which altemarivc(s) may be correct?
(a) Work done by external agent is zero.
A
·(---------------~¼[:· lgr
!
;
!y
i
B y
........... x
+ -tl + + + + +: +'
(b) The work done by external ogent is path independent.
(c) WA-->C =-Wn----l-C
(d) Ac point C, the force applied by external agent is maximum.
4. Consider a gaussian spherical surface, covering a dipole of charge q and -q,
thC'.11:
(a) qin =0 (Net charge enclosed by the spherical surface)
(b) cj, net =0 (Net flux coming out: the spherical surface)
(c) E ""0 at all points on the spherical surface
....,) ---,. ....
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(d) JE · d s =0 (Surface integral of E over the spherical surface)
5. An electron is placed just in d1e middle between two long fixed line charges of
charge density+,,. each. The wires are in the xy-plane (Do not: consider gravity).
(a) The equilibrium of the electron will be unstable along x-direction.
(b) Tl1Ei equilibrium of the electron will he neutral along y·direction.
(c) 'lbe equilibrium of the electron will be stable along z-dircction.
(d) Tlui equilibrium of the electron will be stable along y-direction.
6. In which of following cases, electric field is uniform ?
(a) Inside a uniformly charged spherical shell
(b) In any cavity inside a unjformly charged sphere .
(c) In front of an infinite sheet of uniform surface charge density
(d) At a distance X from a point charge q
7. A larg<i insulating thick sheet: of thickness 2d carries a uniform charge per unit volume p. A
partide of mass m, carrying a charge q having a sign opp·osite to that of the sheet, is released
from the surface of the sheet. The sheet does not offer any mechanical resistance to the motion
of the particle. Find the oscillation frequency v of the pnrl icle inside the sheet.
. ... I /qr _ l / 2qp ,_ I { qp _ 1 /qp
(a) " . . . 2n: Vriii; (b) V •.• 2·~· ~ mic:o {c) \; - 4rc ~-m&o (d) V - 21t fn~-~ .
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JE . d --->
--->
S '----
q
cu,k,~'.'tl
l:o
Select the corrl'Ct altt•rnativc(:;J :
---> --->
(a) The value off E · d s does nut dt·pcml on the sliape of Camsiau surface if it enclose
same charge.
--->
(b) The dectric field E also im:ludt·s tiw contribution of charge outside the Gaussian
:rnrface.
I- -~
(c) It charge is moved inside the Gaussian surface E· d s at any point remains constant.
(d) lf charge is moved inside the Gaussian surface electric field at every point on surface
---> --->
may change but j F.- d s remains unchanged.
9, An electric field converges at the origin whose magnitude is given by the expression
E = 100 rN/C, where r is the distance measured from the origin.
(a) Total charge contained in any spherical volume with its centre at origin is negative.
(b) Total charge contained at any spherical volume, irrespective of the location of its centre, is
negative.
(c) Total charge contained in a spherical volume of radius 3 cm with its cenue at origin has
magnitude 3 x 10-13 c.
(d) Total charge contained in a spherical volume of radius 3 cm with its centre at origin has
magnitude 3 x 10"-9c.
10. 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 :
(a) increases as r increases, for r < R
(b) decreases as r increases, for O < r < co
(c) decreases as r increases, for R < r < oo
(d) is discontinuous at r =R
11. Three non-conducting infinite planar sheets are parallel to the yz-planc. Each sheet has a
uniform surface charge density. The first sheet, with a negative surface charge density --G,
passes through the x-axis at x = lm. The second sheet has an unknown surface charge density
and passes through the x-axis at x = 2 m. The third sheet has a negative surfa c:e ch a rge density
-3cr and passes through the x-axis at x = 4m. The net electric field due to the sheets is zero at
X=l5m.
(~) The surface charg_sJ~nsi:)", ~n the second s~e~~ is +2cr.
(b). The electric field at x = -2\n is _g_ i. · ' ·· ··
So
( c) The electric field at x =3 m is _Q__ i.
ea
(d) The electric field at x = 6m is -cr i.
So
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1. Column-I represents an event/setup follmvec by an explanation or a statement. Column-JI
represents remarks about event as well as ex~lanation.
Note:
(l) You have to mark events as possible/:-.ot possible followed by explanation
·correct/incorrect.
(2) If event turns out to be impossible do not evaluate explanation.
r -· . . ,. I .
~- .. it._:_ ... . . -·. . c~~~ . -I. . -~ -- . - - j; - I -, ~ol!lf:1~:!.I -·-- l
(A) (P) Possible
dA2
Cone wit~ a point
q charge ;Is v~;-tex
Setup :, A point charge lies outsitle an arb: trary Gaussian
surface as shown in figure.
Event : Flux through area elemem dA 1 a:id dA 2 has same
numerical value.
Explanation : Same number of field lines will cross
through the two surfaces as field lines due to " point charge
are radial.
.-·~~
(B) (Q) Impossible
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Setup: A pendlil.um bqb.is fixed to frame of an elevator,
The penduJum bob is released from horizo:ital position.
When: it swings and reaches its lowest position, elevator
begins to fall freely.
Event : Just after beginning of free fa:i, bob follows para-
bolic trajectory with respect to groum:. ·
Explanation : If string of a pendulum bob ge, slack
pendulum bob becomes an unconstrained object moving
under gravity.
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(C) {R) Correct
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Setup : A hollow sphere and a solid sphere of same mass
and radius arc released simultaneously from an incline.
Event : Both L'ie spheres reach the bottom at the same
tfrne with same translational kinetic energy.
Explanation : Work done by friction and gravity is same
on solid as well a.s hollow sphere.
(S) Incorrect
2. Column- I shows certain charged bodies with three Gaussian surfaces S 1 , S 2 and S 3 , column-II
represents the information about Si, S 2 and S 3 . ·
- I - - " • -- • • -- • - .. ·- 'f ,, - -- - - -
1! Column-I , ,, Column•Il 1
. ti . . - -·- . - I. - ·-- • - . - _J
...... ~· . . ..........
T - - - • -
(. >-;: (P) Net flux through S1 is zero.
\ '.
',
"'~ ........--~·· .
j
'Ur.iformly charged sphere with an empty spherical
jcavity in it. S 1 and S 2 are concentric the center-of
!spherical cavity. 5'3 is concentric to the charged
'sphere.
(B)' (Q) S 2 is an. equipotential sur-
I face.
[ ::c~_:: ···-::
!.lengtli
'Thin non-conducting cylindrical shell of finite
with uniform linear charge density. S and 1
'S 2 are coaxial with cylinder.
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(SJ EI~cfric,fteld is.per~~tidicui_1r
at least :one' :of the sui:face
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Thssertion and Reason Type Questions

1. Statement-I : Suppose that a Gaussian surface encloses no net charge. Gauss' law requires
that electric field equals zero for all points on the surface. ,..
Statement-2 : If electric field equals zero everywhere on the surface, Gauss' law requires
that there be no net charge inside.
(a) State:ment-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-I.
(b) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is not the correct explanation for
Statement-1.
(c) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false.
(d) .Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
2. Statement:1 : A charge is outside the Gaussian sphere of radius R. lben electric field on
the surface of sphere is zero ..
G-a
Co
f
Statement~2 : As E · ~"" ~n., qin the sphere is zero so ! E · ds == 0
]
(a) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for
Statement-1.
(b) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is true, State:ment-2 is not a corr~ explanation for
. Statement-I.
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{c) Statenwnt-1 is true. SLatement-2 is false.
(d) Statement-"l is false, Statcment-2 i.,; true.
3. Statement-! : Electric field out~ide the uniformly charged spherical shell (du£' to shell) is
the same as that of a point chargf' at its center.
Statement-2 : The centre of mass of uniform shell is at its center.
(a) Statement-1 is trut', Sta:err,e:1t-2 is true and Srntement-2 is correct explanation for
Statemcnt-1.
(b) Statemcnt-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Sta1t·1ncnt-2 is not the correct explanation for
Statement-1.
(c)' Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is false.
(d) Statement-! is false, Statement-2 is true.
ficomprehension Based Problem~

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Ther~ arc two non-conducting sphcws having uniform volume charge

densities r and --p. Both spheres _have t'qual radius R. The spheres arc qo'w
laid dovm ·sm:h that they overlaps as shown in the figure. ~~
~
. ; ' d .; ... l
--+
J . The electric. field E in the overlap region is :
p )
(a) non-uniform (bl zero (c) : P
3r..o
d (d) - · r
3e 0
2. The potenrial difference 11V between the centers of the two sphen·s ford =R is :
{a) ...£.... rl 2 (b) _e__ d 2 (c) zero (d) 2 p d 2
3F,~ &c co
-- ---- - -- - ----------··- ··--·- -------,
~-~1
Comprehension: 2 ··~----~- ------
...
The fig~~(' applies to the. following two questions.

Positive and negative _charges ?f eqt~,_il m~gnitude lie +. .. -Q ..· ".
alo,ng ~~ symmetry· axis ofa cyhnder_ l he d1st~n~e fro1!1 ·· _ · . ' right __ .
the pos1t1v1~ -charge to the left end-cap of the cylmcler1s ·. endccap 1
the sanie as the distance from t};le negative charge \u 1hc ·- ·· . _ J
j right end-l:~1p. ~---~~~====-~=-~= --===·- ~ = = = -
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3. What is the flux of the elc<:tric field through the closed cylinder ?
(a) 0 (b) +Q/E 0 (c) +7,Q/t; 0 (ti) -Q/c 0
(e) Nolle of thcst•
4. What is the sign of the flux through the right end-cap uf the cylinder·!
(a) Positive
(b) Negative
(c) Then• is no f1ux through the right cnd-1:ap
(d) None of 1he above
Comprehenslon - 3
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-- .. ____________.._
_______________
··--- ···"
·----· _ _ _ _ ==:]
1\vo non-conducting plat~s A and B of radii 2R and 4R respectively .ire kept at distarn;es x
and 2 x from the point charge q. A surface cutout of anon-conducting shell A is kept such that
its c~ntre coincides with the point charge. Each plate and spherical surface carries surface.
char~e density cr. · ·
................. ................
4R
( ~"~:;~:YIu
\
<lf: .~: .
R/ -- ··-...._J__
...
\\·.,/~ --- ···----.._. ______ _
___________/.:
·f-"-•----,-,--.il••
,_ X -----.i_.-1··-...
" x·
5. If FA , F B and Fc be the forces on plate (A), plate (B) and spherical surface (C) due to charge q
respectively then :
(a) FA=FB=Fc (b)Fc<Fn<FA (c)Fc>Fn>FA (d)fA=Fn>Fc
6. If .j> 1 is flux through surface of (B) due to electric field of (A) and cj, 2 be ~e flux through (A) due
to electric field of (B) then :
(a) h =cj,2 Cb) il>1 > il>z
(c) cj, 1 < $ 2 (d) It depends on x and R
Comprehension -4 . -- . . . ---
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While dealing with a systemof point charges, the principle of superposition is helpful in ,
obtaining the electric field vetfor at any point: However. evaluating electt~c field at a point for ·
continuous charge ·distribution in space often beCOJQes a mathematically challenging job. The·
application of Gauss' law is sometimes useful in such .cases_, Gauss' law states-that the total ,
electric fl~x through a close? surface is proportional .to total electri~ charge enclosed within j
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the surface with (l.1.._ .) as constant of proportionality. One such appHc,:1tion is in finding 1
'-~--~
r.o J . 1
electric field for an infinite linear distribution of charge, having A as linear charge density. i
Talting S 1 as the Gaussian surface,
--> --Jo
9F f
= E· d S =E(2rcrl), qeTiclosed ""Al
Hence, E = -'-·- .
2m: 0 r , !
Mr. Becker rather decides to take an upright cylinder ,shown as surface S 2 • He applies Gauss' !
~ ~ 1
J
law on surface S 2 as ; h = E · d s = E (2TI:r 2 ), qenclosed ""(2rX) I
- j
It gives E "' --l -. The difference in values of electric field calculated by using surfaces S1 1
T- rtn i
and S 2 is debatable.
_______....
,...
......
-:L .,
)11
t'
,
. t _J.... -1.... t
++'
+ + +++ +"- ... ---+ ·+
+,
. .+4 +
+
+:\
S1
..... ;... . .......
7. \Vhich of the following cmrectly points out the error in Mr. Becker's analysis ?
(a) Gam,sian surface cannot cut the continuous distribution of charge.
(b) The area vectors at the two ends of S 2 must be in the same direction.
--> ----.
(c) ,;iE·d s .t-E(2;u 2 )
(d) qencloied if. 2rt

8, To calrnlate the electric field due to an infinite plane sheet of uniform charge density er, we
choose two different Gaussian cylinders as shown in figure (I) and figure (Tl). The appropriate
choice is figure (I) because :
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Infinite plane
sheet of ctiarge
Figure (I) Figure (U)
(a) Gaussian surface cannot cut the continuous distribution of charge,

(b) The area vectors at the two ends of S 2 must be in the ~ame direction.
---> --->
(c) ForS 2 ,fE ·ds #E(2rcrl)
(d) q~r.c!~se<l .tc- 2rfo
9. Consider a 5nite wire having a uniform charge distribution over its length. It is
symmecrically enclosed by coaxial cylindrical Gaussian surface as shown in
figu :-e. We apply Gauss's law to find electric field and for that purpoS€, we wish·
--->
f
---j,
to evaluate E · d s Which-of the following is incorrect reason for our inability

· to eVRluate foe integral ?
(a) The flux will he due to the components of electric field normal to the wire
only.
(b) Electric field is varying in magnitude over the surface.
(c) The Hngle between electric field and area vector is not constant al all the points on the
Gaussian ·surface.
,1 Cc) The flux through the circular faces will be non-zero.
'Cor'nprel)ensloh- 5' -- -- -- - . - ----"· ........ _____ ...,. - -- ---,:-,--

--..:::1
A region)n space contains a to_tal positive'chargc Q that is distributed sphcrically'such'.that

t11~yolt1me charge density p(r} is given by,:· '.. .
p(r) ~ 0. f~r r::;;_~ . ,,
· p·(;) = ~-a: ( 1- !...) for B. :;,.r s·.R '

_ \... R · 2, " . . ',
p(r)= 0 for r ~·R ,
H~te o. :.s a positive constant having _units· of c/m 3 • ''·j.,
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10. Mark the correct option(s)
( a) \ ,. r . SQ
a..t.:.c o. CL 1s - - · .
51tR 3
(b) Value of a is ~ .
5nR 3
. . -R3
R . [l,,
(c) Ch argc enclose d m region r :0: - 1s - - - .
2 6
- . R lla 1tR 3
(d) Charge enclosed m region - s rs; R 1s. - --
2 24
11. :vlark the co:,ect op':ion(s) :
R BQr
(a) Electric f"ield in the region rs - is
2 ·1,·
,J1t liQ
R3
(u) Electric :iekl ir,side tllc entire spherica: volume is linenrly dependent o:i r.
Q
(c) Electril' field in the re}:ion r > R is 4 1[ £or 2 •
(d) Electric field in the region r> R is Q 7

4r-:E 0 R -
12. Mark the conect oprion(s) :
(a) If an electron is released in the region r:.:;: ~ it will execute periodic and oscillatory motion.
(b) If an e1ectron is rcleas('d in region rs~ it wiii ext·cute simplc harmonic motion.
( c) For points at r > R t lll' electric fit' h.1 of given charge distribution is identical to a point
chargt'..
(d) Elecrr'r field at ~he centre of given spherical charge distribution is zero.
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?]only One Alternative is Correct

l. Three identical charg<"s are plact'd al corners of ,m ClJl1ilate1al trianglt' of side I. If force
between any two charg-es is F. the work required to double the dimensions of triangle is :
(a) 3FI (b) 3FI (c) ( -3/2)FI (d) (3/2)FI
2. Ten charges (5 of them ,ue +(leach and other five arc -q each) are placed ramlom..ly 011 the
circumference of a circle. The radius of the circle is R. The electric potential at the centre of
this sphere due to these charges will be :
(a) 0
(b) 10 Kq/R
(c) SKq/R
(d) cannot be calculated unless the positions of the charges on the circle are specified.
3. A charge of 10 µC is placed at the origin of (x - y) coordinate system. The potential difference
between two points (a/ fi, a/..fj) and (a,O) in volts is :
(a) 9x10 4 /a (b) 9x10 4 /afi (c) 9x10 4 /2a (d) 0
4. Electric potential at a point P, r distance away due to a point charge q at point A is V. Jf twice of
this charge is disttibuted uniformly on the surface of a hollow sphere of radius 4r with centre
at point A, the potential at P now is :
(a) V (b) V /2 (c) V/4 (d) V/8
5. A ring of radius R is having two charges q and 2g_distributed on its two half parts. The elecrric
potential at a point on its axis at a distance 2.J2 R from its centre is :
(a) 3kq (b) kq (c) kq (d) ~
R 3R R ..,13R
6. Charges +q, - q, + q, - q are placed at corners ABCD of a square of side a. A charge + q is placed
at its centre. The interaction energy of the system is :
Kq2 Kq2 Kq2
(a) -(.J2-4) (bJ -(--.12-4) (c) - (d)
a 2a a a
7. An a-particle moves towards a nucleus always at rest. The kinetic energy of the (1-partide at a
large distance is 10 MeV. If the atomic number of the nucleus is 50 then the minimum distance
of approach is :
(a) 1.44 x 10-14 m (b) 2.88 x 10-14 m (c) 1.44 x 10-10 m (d) 2.88 x 10-10 m
8. The electric potential at a point (x, y) in the zy-plane is given by V =-Kxy, the field in tensity at
a distance r from the origin varies proportional to :
(a) r 2 (b) r (c) .! (d) ~
r r2
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9. A non-conducting sphere of radius 10 tm has a charge 3 me disaibuted uniformly throughout
its volume. A bullcit having charge 3 mC and mass 10 g fired from the surface of the sphere
along the diameter. directly towards its centre. Assuming the sphere to be fixed and neglecting
any forces other than electrostatic force, the minimum velocity of the bullet so that it can
emerge from the other side of the sphere is :
(a) 3 x 10 3 mfs (b) 3 x 10 6 m/s (c) 9 >< 10 6 m/s (d) 9 >< 10 3 m/s
10. A non-uniformly charged ring is kept near an uncharged c:onducting solid sphere. The distance
between their centres (wl1ich are on Lhe same line normal to the plane of thE! ring) is 3 rn and
th cir radius is 4 m, If total charge on the ring is 1 µC then the potential of the sphere will be :
(a) 2.25 kV (b) 3 kV
(c) 1.8 kV (d) cannot be determined
11. 'Two particles of charge q 1 and q 2 are separated by distanced as shown in figure. Charge q1 is
situated at the origin. The net electric field due to the particles is zero at:
x,,. d/4. With V = 0 at infinity; the location of a point in terms of don the x .. axh;
(other than at infinity) at which the electrical potential due to the two particles
is zero, is given by :
(a) d/4 (b) 16d
(c) -16d (d) no poim on the axis
12. Three charges -Q, q and -3 Q are shown in the figure. The system will have
positive configuration energy if:
t4
2l .,
3Q SQ -Q q -30
(a) q > 8- (b) q> .......: It
L •I
3
3Q
(c) q<BQ (d) q < ........
3 s
13, 'Iwo concentric shells of radii 1cm and 2 cm are charged to 3V and SV respE!<.:tively.. The charge
cm the inner shell is :
(a) -4/9 x 10-n C (b) 4/9 x 10-11 C
(c) -2/9 >< 19-u C (d) 2/9 >< 10 ·· 11 C
14. N spherical balls charged to potential V collapse to form a spherical ball. l11en surface
potential on this ball is :
(a) N 112v (b) N'1/?.y (c) NV (d) N 113 V
15. A point charge q moves from point P to point A along the path • ->
-> j "C
PQRS in a unifom1 electric field E pointing parallel to the positive
direction of the x-axis. The coordinates of 1..he pain.ts P ,Q ,Rand 5
are (a, b,O), (2a,0,0), (a,- b, 0) and (0, 0,0) respectively. The work 10.0,o)S~~a.o,o,
done by the tie Id in the above process is given by the exprcssio n.
R(a.-b,O)
(a) qaE~- (b) -qaE
(c) q(.Ja 2 +b 2 )E (d) 3qE.Jcr=!+b 2
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16. The electric potential Vat any point (x,y,z) (all in meters) in spaced is given by V ::a: 4x 2 volt.
The ekciric field at the point (1m,0,2m) in V/m is:
(a) S along negative x-axis {b) 8 along positive x~axis
(c) 16 along negativ(~ x-axis (d) 16 along positive x-axis
17. A total charge Q is distributed over two concentric hollow spheres of radii d and 11, ( b > a), such
a way that their surface charge demities are equal. The potential at the common centre is
given by:
(a)
() (a+ b) (b) _ (b-a) _g__
4rn:o (a 2 + b2 ) ,J11t O (a 2 + //)
(c) Q (a+ b) (d) g_. (b - a)
4ni; 0 (a.,. b/· Lr:cu (a+/JJ2
18. Two point charges are kept at a certain dist,mcc from one
another. The graph represents the variation of the potenti;1J
along the straight line connecting tht' two charges_ At what point
is the ei('ctric field zero ?
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) none of these
19. A very large sphere h;1ving charg(· Q uniformly distributed on the surface is compressed
uniformly till its radius reduces to R. The work done hy electric forces in this process is :
Q_2, --Q"
00--·
8m:uR
M--
8rrs R
~~ ~o
0
2 0. A non-conducting ring uf radius R has two charges q and q/2 disr ributed uniformly on two half
of it. A negative charge q/2 (mass '-- m) is placed ar a distance R from the centre of the ring on
:t3· ax:s at a point P anc: reieased. If :his C'.'.arge is restricted to move freely on1y along the axis
of the ring, find the speed of this charge when it crosses the centre of the ring :
(a) [ -
3Kq2
--(-./2 - l)
]1/2 (b)
r:1Kq2
l-(-h. - l)
]1/2
2·./'J.Rm Rm
(c) [3·J2 Kq z (-.J2 -

Rm
]) 711-2 (d) l' 3 Kq: (-.J2 -
2Rm
l)l 1/2
21, In an ekctric field the potential at a point is given by the following relation v· = 243 . The
r
~ ~ /\ /',
electric field at r = 3 i 1 2 j+ 6 k :s :
/\. I\ I\ /I A /I
(a) 21 i+ 14 j+ 42k (b) :Ji+2j+6k

1 ,, /I /I I\ " ,..
(c) -Cl i+2j+6k) (d) -(3 i+ 2 j-6k)
7
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22. Let VO be the potential at the origin in an electric field E =Ex i + E Y j. The poten1 ial at the
point (x,y) is :
(a) V 0 -xE_\- -yE 1
(c) xf?x + yE 1 -Vo
23. The work done by external agent in canying a particle of a charge 2 C from B(l m, O, l m) to
A(0.8 rn, 0.6 m, 1 m) in a non-uniform electric field E ;:; (y "i + x j"+ k)
" N/m along the str_aight line
path from B to A is :
(a) -0.96 .J (b) + 0.96 J ( c) zero (d) -0.48 J
24. Consider rhe potential at the corner of a uniformly charged cube of dimension L ro be directly
proportional to pL 2 , where p is the volume charge density. What is the value of the ratio of the
potential at the center to the potential at the corner of the cube ?
(a) 4 : 1 (b) 3 : 2 (c) 8 : 1 (d) 2 : 1
25. Two positive charges +Q and +4Q are placed at the ends of a straight line of length L. A
negative charge -Q is plaC'.{~d between the first two charges on the straight line at a distance
'r (0 < x < LJ from the charge + Q. Then, the graph of (electrostatic potential energy) of the
system of three charges versus xis :
u 2U3 L
X
/\I Cb) I
(a) LI~
=
0 J3 L X
u LI U3 L
VI
X
(c)
0 L/3 L X
(d)
(\I l
26, Two circular rings A and B having the charge +Q and-Qare located at a distanced apart as
shown. RadU of both the rings is R. The minimum potential on the line joining their centres is:
++. _---_a
-+ - -
~
+
A +
+
_ B
-
= '..
_- ',.
+1• d ~
(a) at the centre of coil A

(b) at the centre of coil B
(c) at the midpoint of the line joining their centres
(d) at a distance a/../2 from the centre of B
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27. An electron travelling in an uniform electric field passes from a region of potential V 1 to a
region of higher potential V 2 • Then :
(a) no change takes place in velocity component parallel to interface of two regions.
(b) direction of its motion remains unchanged but speed increases.
(c) direction of its motion may change but speed must be decreased.
(d) decrease in kinetic energy is proportional to ~V2 - V 1 •
y
28. In an electric field shown in figure three equipotential surfaces are
_g___,
shown. If function of electric field is E = 2x 2 V /m, and given that
V1 -V2 =V2 -V3 , then we have: -·
-;
r-H
:X1:X2:
I
X
(a) X1 = X2 (b)> X2
X1
(c) x 2 > x 1 (d) data insufficient z

v1 Vz v~
29. 1\vo equal drops of water having the same and similar charge combine to form one spherical
drop. Considering drop to be conducting and spherical, the ratio of electrostatic energy of
single drop to the combined drop is :
(a) 1:25/'3 (b) 1:2 4/ 3 (c) 1:2 4' 3 (d) none of these
30. The linear charge density on a di-electric ring of radius R is varying with e as
>.. =>.. 0 cos Q. Then the electric potential at the centre of ring is :
2
(a) ~ (b)~
2m:o 21>0
(c) lo (d) zero

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31. 1\vo charged sphere A and B, shown below are isolated conductors, A having + Q charge and B .
having+ 4Q charge and radius rA =1/2 r 8 .OX is a straight line passing through their centres.
·
9."x
(J°-e~~!.....
B(+4Q)
The potential 'V' at any point on OX, plotted against the distance ' x' of the point from O, will
be nearly:
(a) v
1
IA (1 /
oµ_L-1-b
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32, Two· concentric sphet1tal shells have· radii Ri (m) and R 2 (m) [R 2 > R.i]. the inner sph.ere
carries a charge -q cdulomb. 'The velocity of an electron (charge e, mass m) starting from rest
from the inner sphere and striking the outer sphere is :
(a) / qe(R2 -R1) (b) /-q-e-(R_2___R_1_)
I 2m; 0 m R 1R 2 , 41te 0 m R 1R 2
(c) qe ( 1 1 ) (d) / qe R 2 -R 1
47tto Rf - Rf ~ 41ti::om Rf
33. The· electric potential at a point P, which is located on the axis of synimetty a distance x from
the center of the ring, is taken by :
(a)
Q (b)
~
Q (c)
Qx·
(d)
Qx
4·m: 0 x ' 2 2 4m: 0 (R 2 + x 2 ) 4m:o(R 2 + x2) 'J/2
4rtE 0 -vR +x
QR
(e)
4ns 0 (R 2 + x 2 )
34. Two fixed charges -2 Q and Q are located at points with coordinates (-3a,O) and ( +3a,0)
respectively in the .l)'-plane.
The points in the .l)'-plane where the electric potential due to the system: is zero lie on a circle
whose centre and radius are :
(a) (Sa,0); 4a (b) (0,0) ;3a (c) (3a,0);3a (d) (O,O); 4a
35. Without producing ionization of air, the maximum electric field that can be supported in
atmosphere is 10 6 Vm ""'1 . Using this criterion, the maximum potential of a conducting sphere
of radius O.Olm in the same atmosphere will be :
(a) 10 4 V (b) 2 x 10 4 V (c) ld 5 V (d) 10 6 V
36. 1\vo tharges lie on the x-axis. A rough sketcli of the equipotential lines of these two charges is
shown. Which one of the following statements is true ?
(a) the two charges have opposite signs artd the charge on the left is srnaller in magnitude
than the charge on the' right.
(b) The two charges have opposite signs and the charge on the left is larger in magnitude than
the charge on the right.
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(c) The two charges have the same sign and the charge on the l~ft is" smaller in magnitude
than the charge on the right.
(d) The two charges have the same sign and the charge on the left is larger in magnitude than
the charge on µie right. ·
3 7. Consider the following conclusions regarding the components of an electric field at a certain
point in space given by
Ex ;::-Ky, Ey =Kx, E 8 =0
(I) The field is conservative.
(II) The field is non-conservative.
(III) The lines of force are st[aJght lines.
(IV) The lines of force are circles.
out of these conclusions : I~ :
(a) II and IV are valid (h) I and III are valid

(c) I and IV are valid (d) II and III are valid
38, Suppose a region of space has a unifonn electric field, directed towards the E
right; as shown below. Which statement is true ? •A
----.-:-c+
(a) The potential at all three locations is the same. B
' • I --,---·
(b) The potential at points A and B are equal, the potential at point C is higher
than the potential at point A. · _ _
(c) The potential at points A and B are equal and the potential at point C is lower than tne
potential at_ point A. · '-- , ·
(d) ,The potential at point A is the highest, the potential at point B is the second high~t and
the potential at point C is the lowest. , ·
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39. The electrostatic potential is measured be V ( x, y, z) = 4 Ix I+ VO, where VO is a consta~t. The
ch:arge distribution responsible for this potential is :
(a) a uniformly charged thread in the ;zy-plane
(b) a point charge at origin
(c) a uniformly charged sheet in the· yz-plane
(d) a uniformly charged sphere of radius l/1t at the origin _
40, · Consider an arrangement in' which a point charge has been placed at the center
of charged ring. The magnitude of the point charge is Q1 and the charge present
on the ring is Q 2 • Which of the following graphs showing the variation potential
as a function of the distance X from the center along the axis is/are correct ?
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Qt=-5C and 02:0+10C 01==+5G and Or10G
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•'-·· - ·(a) I, Iv, V and Vlll

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tyx ~x
..
(b) II, N, V and VI
(c) I, III and V (d) I, lY, V and VI
41. 'IWo concentric spherical conducting s.hells have radii r1 and r2 and charges Q 1
-· · ·· and Q2 , as shown. Let r be the distance from the centTe of the spheres and
consider the region r1 < r< r2 • In this region, the electric potential (relative to
infinity) is proportional to :
(a) Ql + Q2
·,. ri r2 "
(c) (Q1 + Qz) (d) Q1 + .9-.~.

r · r rz
42. An infinite thread of charge density J,,. lies along z-ax.is. The potential + z
difference between points A(4,3,4) and B(3,4,0) is: +
y
(a) _J,,._ln(-141)
2n:& ' 5
(b) __!::_ins
· 2u 0
+
+
X
0 +
+
.."C'' :, (c) zero
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43. Consider the two large oppositely charged plates as shown in the diagram. At which of the
marked point.c; shown in the diagram would a negatively charged panicle have the greatest
electrical potential energy ?
C•
D•
+ + + + + +
·I -·-;
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
44. A rod AB of length J. and mass m is uniformly charged with a charge Q and "it is
freely suspended from end A as shown in figure. An electric field E is suddenly
switched on in the horizontal direction due to which rod get turned by a
maximum angle 90°. The magnitude of Eis : ··
2~ 4~ 3~ B •• .:.--::::..E
(a) ...................... (b) - (c) - (d) Mg
Q Q Q ·Q
45. The linear charge density on a dielectric ring of radius R is varying with 0 as
k "",. 0 cos(0/2). The potential at. I.he centre of the ring is :
(a) 0 (b) ~
2:ru:o
J:.o (d) ;i.o
(<.'.)
4.cEo xeo
46. Figure shows variation of potEmtial V with distance y from origin along y-axis. What is clect:ric
field at y =2.Sm and y =5.Sm?
],'i5V
r.:
~2V
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y(m)----.
,., r-
" "
(a) . . .3j,Sj (b) 2j,-5j " "
(c) 3.5j,2.5j " "
(d) 3.Sj,-2.Sj
47. An electron beam passes between two parallel plates elecuodes as shown in the diagram. The
bottom plate is kept at zero potential, while a slowly varying positive voltage is applied to the
upper place. as shown in the graph. After passing between the plates the beam hits a screen
and makes spot. Ignoring gravity as the potential varies the spot is :
v~.
O~ e c t r o n
beam
I~ Tlme(s)
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I "~ ·J1'
-·J~~··--····-- - - - - - - - - - - - -
j, (a) deflected ,up '' '. '
(b) deflected down t,
(c) deflected up then down
(d) deflected down then up
i::]More than One Alternative are Correct

1. At distance of 5 cm and 10 cm outwards from the surface of a uniformly charged solid sphere,
the potentials are 100 V and 75 V respectively. Then :
(a) potential at its surface is 150 V.
(b) the charge On the sphere js (5/3) X 10-toc_ ,,
.(c) the electric field on the surface is 1500 V/m.
(d) the electric' potential at its centre is 225 v.. ' ' .
2: Three equal point charges {Q) are kept at the three corners of an equilat'eral triangle ABC of
side a.Pis a point having equal distance a from A,B and C. If Eis the magnitude of electric
field and V is the potential at point P, then :
(a; -~ = 3Q , (b; E = ~ Q
4n£ 0 a 2 41t'.& 0 a 2
(c) V = _2_g_ (d) E = 3 ../GQ-

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~:\Only One Alternative is Correct
1. An electric dipole is placed in an electric field generated by a point charge :
(a) t:he net force on the dipole must be zero.
(b) the net force on the dipole may be zero.
(c) the torque on the dipole duEi r.o rhe field must be zero.
(d) the torque on the dipole due to the field may be zero.
2. TI1e electric dipole is situated in an electric field as shown jn the
figure. The dipole and electric field are both in the plane of the paper.
The dipole is rotated about an axis perpendicular to plane of paper 1---..........,~........i"""'""'--'-•o
passing through its centre in. anticlockwise direction. If the angle of
rotation (8) is measured with respect to the direction of electric field,
then tht!. torque (.-)experienced by the dipole for different values of the angle of rotation Owill
be represented in figure by curve :
Wl 002 ~3 004
3. A poirlt negative charge -Q is placed at a distance r from a dipol~ with dipole moment: P as
shown in figure. The x component of force acting on the charge -Q is :
r
-af 6
I
PKQ -
(a) --·-cos8i (b) .PKQ
. . . . . . . . . . cos0i- 2PK()
(c) - - - · cosO 1
~ 2PKQ
(d) - - 8~·
3 -cos t
r r r3 r
4
4. A small electric dipole p is placed on the X-axis at the point {1, 0). The
dipole vector forms an angle of 30° with the X-,uds. Consider a
non-uniform electric field to have been applied in the region given by the
---) 2 2
=x
A A
vector E i + y j . ·what is the force acting on the dipole ?

-+ A A ---> ,.
(a) 2 p cos3O° (i + 2j) (b) 2 p cos30°(i) :c
.... ~
(c) 2 p cos30°(2}) (d) None of these

5. The equation of equipotential lines in .'9'-plane for a dipole kept at the origin and oriented
along x-aYis is : '·
(a) x = const· (b) y =const
cx2 +i2J312 (y2 + x2:)3/2
2
(c) · y
(x2 + y2)312
=canst (d)
(x2
2
X ,
+ y2)3/2
=':canst
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6. A tiny electric dipole (H 2 0 molecule) of dipole moment p is placed at a distance r from an

----),
infinitely long wire, with its p normal to the wire in the same plane. If the ~ear .charge
density of the wire is )..., the electrostatic force acting on the dipole is equal ·to ·:
->
(a) _!:L
· 41rn 0 r
----),
7. Electric field at a distance r from an electric dipole on its axis is E 1 and at ,distance 2 r on its
----),
perpendicular bisector is E 2 then :

----), ----),
(c) IE2l=~ (d) IE 2

I= IE1I
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8. An electric dipole, consisting of two equal and opposite point charges at

the ends of a insulating rod, is placed in the electric field of a stationary
positive pomt charge, as shown. The dipole is free to move. The dipole
will:
(a) rotate clock.wise and move to the left
(b) rotate counter-clockwise and move to the right
(c) rotate clockwise and move to the right
(d) rotate counter-clockwise and move to the left
----), -
9. A water ,~olecule as shown is in a region of uniform electric field E = 1000 i V / m. This
m?lcculc experiences :
--••-------1.-.---..-.-
0-2e
E
~
._<;i~ 7o,
...,c:S 1os· ro0
H +e +e H
(a) A counter-clockwise torque

(b) A clockwise torque
(c) A net force to the right
(d) A net force to the left
10. In the diagram shown, the + Q and -Q charges are connected by a
non-conducting rod, which can freely rotate about the fixed axis
passing through the centre. The other two + Q charges are fixed at the
positions shown. The dipole shown is in the state of :
(a) stable equilibrium
(b) unstable equilibrium
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(c) neutral cqi1ilibrium
(d) non-equilibrium
11. Imagine a dipole is at the centre of a spherical sudace. If magnitude of electric field a certain at
. pojnt on the-surface of sphere is 10 N/C; then which of the following cannot be ~e magnitude
of e]ectric field anywhere on ,tlie surface of sphere :
(a) 4 N/C (b) 8 N/C (c) ·16 N/C (d) 32 N/C
12. A dipole_ lies on _the .r-axi_s, wit~1 positive charge + q at x == + 1
and - q at _x = -f The electric
flux t1> 8 .thro~gh the yz-plane midway -between the charges :
' car i5. zero • I ,, (b) depends only OQ d
-~ " - .(c) depends only on q ' .' ' " (d) depends on botli q and d
t"3. A:n electric dipole, consisting .of.two opposite charges of 2x10-6 C each separated by a
distance of 3 cm is piaced in an electric .field of 2 x 1.0 5 Nc-1 • The rnaxtQium -torque on the
·dipole will be •
(a) 12 X 10-1 '.Nm. (b) 12 X 10"-3 Nm (c} 24 x. 10 Nm (d) 24 X 10-3 Nm
14. An electric dipole is placed at the origin Osuch that-its equator is y-axi5. At a point p far away
from dipole, the electric fiel<l dire~tion is, ·along y-direction. QP makes angle ~ with the an
x-axis suc;'.h_ that : · · ·
. 1 .
(a) tan a. = ./3 (b) tan-r1. = .fi. · ·. (c)-tan a. =-1 · (d) tana=-
. -Ii
15. An electric dipole of moment pis kept along an electric field E. Ttie ~or~ don~ by external
agent in rotating it from stable equilibrium position by an· angle 0, is ; ,•
(a) pEsinO (b) pEcosO (c) pE(l-sin0) : (d)'pE(l-cosA)'
16. An electric dipole is kept on the axis of a uniforml;.cha;ged rin~ at di~tance i ·fr~m the
ceiltre of the ring. The direction of the dipole moment is along the axis. the dipole monieiit is
p, charge of the ring is Q and radius of the ring R. The force is on
the dipole is nearly:
(a) 4 k~Q- (b) 4 ?Q (c) 2 kpQ ·
11
(d) Zero
3..J3R 2 . 3.J3R
'
3 3J3R 3
17. A short electric dipole is oriented along x-direction at origin. At which _offollowing point the
electric field have no x component; ,;. •'
·.: .. y· ·:f
,:!- : ~
(a) (1, 1, 0) (b} (-J2,l,O) (c) (1,-Ji,o) -(d) (1, 0, O}
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18. The potential energies associated with four orientations of an electric dipole in an uniform
electric field are :
(i) -V0 (ii) -7V0 (iii)3V 0 {iv) 4V0
Choose correct statement if V O is positive :
· (a) The angle between electric field and dipole is maximum in case (ii).
(b) The maximum torque is being experienced by the dipole in case (i).
(c) VO =Ip 11 E 1with usual notations
-), -),
(d) The angle between E and p is acute in case (iii).

19. In the diagram, the points 1, 2 and 3 are a II at the same very la rgc distance from a dipole. Rank
the points according to the values of the electric potential at them, from the most negative to
the most positive.
(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 3, 2, 1 (c) 2, 3, 1 (d) 1, 3, 2

(e) 1 and 2 tie, then 3
fiMore than One Alternative are Correct

1. We have two electric dipoles. Each dipole consists of nvo equal and + _
- d
opposite point charges at the ends of an insulating rod of length d. C>+Q
+
The dipoles sit along the x-axis a distance r apart, oriented as shown !.,. r
o-+o
below. -· I
Their separation r » d. The dipole on the left :

(a) will feel a force to the left
(b) will feel a force to the right
(c) will feel a torque trying to make it rotate counter-clockwise
(d) will feel no torque
2. Tu a xystr>m of two di pules placed i11 thP. way a.~ showll in fi)~Urt> :
il
; q •. -··-·--- ---···---· -"4
.q.... .. -4,+q
(a) It is possible. to consider a spher1co.l surfau: of radius a and whose centre lies within the
squaw showu, thrnugh wliich tuud Hux is --t-ve.
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(b) It is possible to consider a spherical surface of radius a and whose centre lies within the
square :shown through which total flux is -ve.
(c) There are two points within the square at which EF is zero.
(d) It is possible to consider a sphericals.
3. An elcccric dipole is placed in an electric field generated by an infinitely long uniformly
charged wire:
(a) the net electric force on the dipole must be zero.
(b) the net electric force on the dipole may be zero.
(c) the torque on the dipole due to the field must be zero.
(d) the torque on the dipole due to the field may be zero.
4. A small electric dipole is placed in a uniform elec~c field as shown in
the diagram. ----.r--.---,~
Considering the siruation above, choose the correct statement(s):
(a) The torque on the dipole points into the plane of che paper. E
(b) If allowed to rotate freely about its center, die dipole would initially - - - 1
swing counter-clockwise.
(c) Work done by the electric field on the dipole, in rotating ic from _ _-q _ _ _ __
0 ,,, 90" to 8 ,,, 30° is positive.
(d) The potential energy of the dipole is maximum when the electric field is pell)endicular co
tl1e dipoJe moment. '
5. Given a square frame of diagonal length 2r made of insulating wires. -------+q
There is a short dipole, having dipole moment p, fixed in the plane of --q
the figure lying ar the center of the s(1uare, making an angle 0 as shown
in figure. Four identical particles having charges of magnitude q eac:h p
and alternatively positive and negative signs are placed at the four
comers of the square. Sclcc:t the correct altemative(s).
(a} Elecrrosr.atic force on the system of four charges due to dipole is +q,._________,,-q
6kpq
-3--
r
(b) Electrostatics force on the system of fa ur charges due to dipole is 6 kpq cos 8.
rJ
(c) Net torque on the system of four charges about the centre of the square due to dipole is
:zero.
(<l) Net torque on the system of four charges about the centre of the square due to dipole is
3kpq
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6. An ideal dipole of dipole moment p is placed :r. :rorrt o: an nncharged conducting sphere of
radius R as shown.
(a) TI1e potential at point A is Kp ....

(r-R)""
(b) The potential at point A is Kp.

r2
Kr;
(c) The potential due to dipole at point B is '
(! _:_. R) 2.
(d) The potential due to dipole at point Bis ·\J.

r
7. Shown below is an electric dipole with eq·.:al cr.arges ..:. Q and -Q separated by a distance d.
The dipole is free to rotate or move. Consider t'.-.e follmving information:
(I) The dipole sits inside an external electric field with I El> D.
(II) The dipole does not feel a net torque about the axis of the dipole.
(III) The dipole feels a net force in the x-direction.
(IV)When rotated from its original ;orientat:on and released, the dipole moves back towards
the original orientation.
Which of the following electric field, car, j-Jstify the above information, if E O > 0 ?
y
i d\
fo1X--J
(a) Eox (-i) ( C)' \
- - ~ - -1
4,(~) (d) Eox (i)
d d d
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!I Colu~~:j :'. · · ~ - · -- -~ ~ Column-it_ · ~ :- · - · ~~ 1
(A) Magnitude of (P) A dipole is hinged on a long smooth fixed horizontal wire.; A
angular charge Q (A) is t:1:-eaded on ½ire and is'.free to move on the
momentum of wire. The system comprises of th.E; dipole a~d point charge. .
system Gravity is absent. ·
about O increases q•
after the instant
shown. I~ 9·1
6
-q
1
(B) The net-torque (Q) Asystem of two charges - Q and 2 Q (A} of mass m eacl}- are · ·
on body A is zero connected by a light rod and kept on smooth level ground, An
about O at the external uniform, electric field E O =mg/Q·is applied as shown.
ir:istant shown. · Gravity is prese:it. ·
(C) The net force on (R} An electron CA: :s revolving about a fixed proton in:
negative charge anticfockwise directon. The system comprises of the electron '
increases in and proton. Gravity is absent. .,
magnitude after / ... •,,\
. th_._e instant ··
---···C··::0 1·
i
shown. 0
....
\e
- ___ / , ·-
(D) Mechanical CS) System consists of a particle (A) of mass m and charge ,-Q, It .
energy of the is projected from level ground 111 presence of constant electric
system increases ,field E ""mg/Q in \'Ctcicarr upward direction. Gravity is
after the instant present.
shown.
•,~IM/1
0
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CT) System consists of a uniform ring and particle (A) of mass in
i ar,d charge -Q on 'its circumferencf' as shown. Tht> ring is in
p,1:-e :-olling on a sufficiently rnug'.1. horizon ta: surface. Gravity
_Is present.
---Q
/ ... ~-......,-1>-Eo
I~·;
'• ~ ~ ~
m·:~-~m#tlin;~~n
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\}lAssertion and Reason Type Questions

--+
L Statement-I : If a dipole ( p ) is moved along rhe line normal to the axis (dotted line
1 ,
--+ •
shown) of another dipole ( p :'. ), their :nteractiur. energy does no: change.
--+ --+ -+
Statemcnt-2 : Electric field ·of p z at the positinn of p 1 is normal to p .
~-·P,· -· ·-· · -· · · · · · · · ·-· · tp~ 1
(a) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-L
(b) Staternent-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Stan'.ment-2 is not the correct explanation for
Statemt·nt-1.
(c) Statement-: is trUC', Stater..ent-2 is false,
(d) Statement-I is false, Statement-2 is true.
2. Statement-I : An electric dipole placed in the electric field of a point charge can never
experi1'.ncc zero resultant force.
Statement-2 : Electric field o~ a pnint charge is mJn- uniform.
(a) Statement-I is true, Statcment-2 is true am! Statemcnt-2 is correct explanation for
Statement- I.
(b) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is true and Statcment-2 is not the correct explanation for
Sta:l'nwnt-1.
(c) Statement-I is true, Statemcnt-2 is false.
(d) Statement-I is false, Statement-?. is true.
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f]comprehension Based Problems
Comprehension - 1
• "p: 'i<': .. ~:- I " " • ,·•· • • • • •• • • • • " ·~ ..,1
We :li.av{two eiectric dipoles:·Each dip~le 'cdhsists·" oLtwo equaf'arid· · _

o~pri~it~ point charges ~tthe t?hd of an insulating rod oflength d. ·The .-~...:....·.·-·-·····.-Id ·
dipol~~·.a,re'.placed along i:he x'~~s_ataJarge distancer apart qrie~tei?-5: ·: · ·. _·· + ·· l
shown :'.b!!l~w : ·J
1. The dipole on the left :

(a) will feel a forct:: upwards and a torque trying to make it rotate clockwise
'I '
(b) will feel a force upwards and a torque trying to make it rotate counter-clockwise
• 1.f
(c) will feel a force upwards and no torque about its centre
(d) will feel a force downwards and a torque trying to make it rotate clockwise
2. The dipole on the right :
,-~-
(a) will feel a force downwards and a torque trying to make it rotate clockwise
I L
(b) will feel a force downwards and a torque trying to make it rotate counter-clockwise
(c) will feel a force upwards and no torque about its centre ~ ...
(d) will feel no force and a torque trying to make it rotate counter-clockwise
3. Question given below consists of two statements each printed as Assertion (A) and Reason
(R); Ass~on (A) : Angular momentum of the two dipole sys'fem is not conserved.
"Reason (R) : There is a net torque on the system.
while answering this question you are required to choose any one of the following four
responses :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the ~oqect explanation &f (A).
(b) (A) is correct and .(R) is incorrect.
(c) (A) .i~ in)'.!9rrect and (R) is correct. •H
(d) (A) and (R) both incorrect.
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4-. The n~t force.on an electric dipole oriented paralle~ to the x-axis in this field is:
(a) directed along the x-axis (b) directed along the y-axis
(c) directed along the z-axis (d) none of the above
5. The net torque on an electric dipole parallel to the x-axis in this field is :
(a) directed along the x-axis
(b) directed along tbe y-axis
(c) directed "along the z-axis
Comprehenslori - 3 •• - - - -----a --•· •

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and initially in yz-plane. Mass of rods is M. Now assembly is n1med through an angle e ""60,.
in antitlod~.,rVise sense as seen from left and released. ·
Charged rod
I
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·l'
x
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when it lies in zy-plane ?
(b) AWLE lWLF.
(a) +1.WLE (c) --··········- (d) -i..WLE
2 2
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--
V2ML )' 2ML V Ml.
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minimum time in which will attain its equilibrium position ?
(a) 21t i h!L

Vt WE
{b) ,e ,,WL
~21cWE
(c) 3rr / J.[L
v,.WE (d) ;c I ML__
VB~.WE
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1. A point charge +q is at rest inside a thin metallic uncharged spherical shell,
bur not at its centre (as shown in figure). TI1e electric force acting on the
charge:
(a) zero
(b) directed in rightward direction
(c) directed in leftward direction
(d) information are insufficient to dedde
2. A solid, un_charged conducting sphere of radius 3a contains a hollowed
spherical region of radius a. A point charge +Q is placed at the common
centre of the spheres. Taking V = 0 as ,. ~ oo, the potent ia I at position r =2 a
from the centre of the spheres is:
(a) 0 (b) kQ
3a
(c) kQ (d) 2kQ (e) kQ
2a 3a a
3. S 1 and S 2 are two conducting surfaces. Between S 1 and S 2 and inside S 1 ts a i r . @
S 1 is spherical with A its centre treating it as origin. S 1 has total charge Q. S 2 is S1
uncharged. Find electric field produced by induced charge on outer surface of r;;\
S 2 inside the body of S 2 at distance r from A. c..J
. KQ" .. B
WO 00-
2 r ~
r
KQ A
(c) - ( - r } (d) cannot be determined
rz
4. X, Y and Z are parallel plates. Y is given some positive charge. Two electrons
A and B start from X and Z respectively and reach Y in times t A and
ts respectively.
X y
-
z
B
(a) tA ""tB (b) tA ,,,Ji tH
-5, Which of t;he following statements about solid conductors in electrostatics is (are) true ?
(I) The electric field inside the conductor is always ze.ro.
(II) The electric potential inside the conductor is always zero.
{fH) Any net charge is on the surface.
(a) [ only {b) Ill only (c) II and HI only (d) t and Ill only
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6. A thick hullow metallic sphere of iii n c·r and outer radii 2a and 1 o,
respectively, encloses a solid conc(·ntric metallic sphere of radius
' c' . These sµ heres are rnr. nec::ed tD the eart.½ :hrou gh switches 8 1
and S 2 as shown in the figure. First ..~witch S 1 is closed and after
some time S1 is opened_ Then, S 2 is dosed and afrt-'r some times 2
is openf'd. This completes one cycle. Initially, ch;irg<' Q is given to
the outer sphere with both S 1 and S 2 open, The charge on the
ir.ne:· splwre after ri cycles of ea::tb.:nr, the bner :md ou':er spheres
is :
(a) -Q/:3 (b) -Q/3"
(c) Q/J" (d) none of these

7, Figure shows two ccimlnctlng thin concen~ic sht'lls of raciii rand 3r. The
outer shell carries charge q and inner shell is neutral. The amount of
charge which flows from inner shell to the earth artcr the key K is closed, is
equal to :
(a) - <J/3 (bJ q/3
(c) 3q (d) -3q
8. An electron enters the region betwer-n the plates of a parallel-pla tc capacitor
at an angle 0 to the pl;1tes. The plate width isl anJ the plate separation is d.
The electron follows the path shown, just missing the upper plate. Neglect
gravity.
...,.__L-+
i (a) tanO -2d/l
(b) tanO ~Ad/l
(c) tan O - Bd/l
0
(d) The data given is insufficient tn fin(! ct relation betv,•een d,l, ll.
9. Tvrn conducting '.arge plates P 1 and P2 are placed m·ar to each other at very small p 1 P7
separation' d'. The plate area of citl1er face of plate is A Now a charge +2Q is given. ~ ~
to plate r 1 and -Q to the plate 1-'7. (neglect ends effects). POLcntial difference·
between the plates P 1 and P2 : air
(a) - Qd - (b) 3Qd (c) C?E_ (d] ---9!!._ .

2i; 0 A 2e 0 il ~: 0 A 4euA ~
·· 10.
(WJ (X) (Y) (Z)
Figure shows charged hollow metal spheres (t:~xc('pt X) each with internal radius a and
external radiu~ b. Match·each charge distribution w:th the corrt-'~pond:ng £-field graph.
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11. A simple pendulum is suspended in a lift which is going up with an acceleration 5m/s 2 • An
electric field of magnitude 5 N/C and directed vertically upward is also present in the lift. The
charge of the hob is lµC and mass is 1mg. Taking g - 1t 2 and length of the simple pendulum
1 m, the time pcriml of the simple pendulum is :
(a). ls (b) 2s (c) 0.5s (d) none of these
i2. An electrically isolated hollow (initially uncharged), conducting sphere has a
small positively charged ball suspended by an insulating rod from its inside
surface, see diagram. This causes the inner surface of the sphere to become
negatively charged. When the ball is centered in the sphere, the electric field
outside the conducting sphere is approximately :
(a) zero
(b) the same as if the sphere was not there
(c) twice what it would be if the sphere was not there
(d) equal in magrutude but opposite in direction ro what it would be if the sphere was not
there
13. An infinite conducting plate of thickness 0.0200 m is surrounded by
a uniform field E = 400 V/m directed left to right. Refer adjoining
figure. Let the potential VO = 0 a distance 0.0200m to the right of the ~-4
plate. What is V 3 , the potential 0.0300m to the left of the plate ? JV1 V2I
o · ~1
V1 Vo:
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(a) -28V (b) -20V ... ... .. i. • ••

0.030 m 0.020 m 0.020 m
(c) +12V (d) +20V
(e) +2SV
,14. For a spherical shell :
..
(a) ff potential inside it is zero then it necessarily ele~tFicaµy neutral.
(b) electric field in a charged conducting spherical shell can be zero only when the charge is
unifonnly distributed.
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(c) electric potential due to induced charges at a point inside it will always be zero.
15. A thin, metallic spherical shell .contains a charge Q on It. A point charge q is
placed at the centre of the shell and another charge q 1 is placed outside it as a
shown in figure. All the three charges are positive. The force on the cemral •q "<It
charge due to the shell is :
(a) towards left (b) towards right (c) upward (d) zero
16. An uncharged aluminium block has a cavity within it. The block is placed in a region
permeated by a uniform electric fie.Id which is directed upwards. Which of the following is a
correct statement describing conditions in the interior of the block's cavity?
(a) The electric field in the cavity is directed upwards.
(b) The electric field in the cavity is directed downwards.
(c) There is no electric field in the cavity.
(d) The electric field in the cavity is of varying magnituue and is zero at the exact centre.
17. A solid conducting sphere (radius === 5.0cm} has a charge of 025nC distributed uniformly on its
surface. If point A is located at the centre of the sphere and point B is 15cm from the centre,
what is the magnitude of the electric potential difference between these two points?
(a) 23 V (b) 30 Y (c) 15 V (d) 45 V
18. Sis a sol1d neutral conducting sphere. A point charge q of lx 10--6C is A s
placed at po_int A. C is the centre of sphere and AB is a tangenL BC = 3m • •
and AB =4m. •
(a) The electric potential of the conductor is 1.BkV. · c s
(b) The electric potential of the conductor is 2.25kV.
(c) The electric potential at B due to induced charges on the sphere is ---0.45kV.
(d) The electric potential at B due to induced charges on the sphere is 0.45kV.
19. A neutral spheric.al conductor (radius r2) has a concentric spherical cavity (radius r1 ). A point
charge Q is placed at a distance' r-' (less than r1 ) from the centre. The potential at the centre is :
(a) KQ _ KQ + KQ (b) :?~9..... KQ
r2 r1 r r-2 r
(c) KQ (d) cannot be determined by given data
r
20. A total charge Q is distributed over two concentric hollow uniform sphere of radii a and
b,(b> a), such a way that their surface charge den$:ities are equal. The potential at the
common centre is given by: ·
(a} Q (a+ b) (b) __ q_____ (b- a)
4rreo (a 2 + b2 ) 4nto (a 2 + b2 )
(c) Q (a-b) (d)_g ___ (b-a)
4m;o ·(a+ b) 2 4n&o (a+ b) 2
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their Cl:"ntres are at dis\ilnce r(> R)_ "lne force of 11\lraction (F) lwtween them is :
KQ 7 KQ 2
(a) - . (b) -- -
r7 (r+2R) 2
KQ:, KQ1.
(c) ·- >F>--- - (d) KQ 2 > F > KQ
r 1· (r+2K) 2 (r-2R) 2
22. A thin conducting spht>rical shell carries a charge of surface chargt> clemiLy cr. A
small elemental part nf the shell is removed from ii-. Consider two points P and
Q located very dose to the spherical shell. The point· J-' is in the nf'ighbourhood
of the ,~lementary cavity formed and Q_ is just outside the shell ;1s shown. Let
r2
?
•0
0
E? and Fri_ be: r:~.e magnitudes of electric field ~tr:·113th ""' P and Q respect:vely.
Tr.en tht>. ratio of P..p /FQ is eq:..:al to :
(a) zero (b) 1 (c) 0.5 (d) 2
23. Consider two concentric conducting spheres as shown below. The ·outer
sphere is hollow and has a total charge of +SµC charf;e on it; its inner radius is
R, = 9cm a::d :ts O'..!ter radiu5 is R 2 1Oen. The inne:- sphere :'.<1s r. ra::fr:s of
1cm, is solid, and has a charge -3µC on it. What i~ the potential of the inner
surface of the spheric1l shell? Assume that the potential at infinite distance is
zero.
(a) lBOkV [b) 300kV (c) 720kV (d) None of these
24. A sm11ll, ch~rged pith b?.ll :::eves on a smcoth table tovrnrd a:~ oppos:rely charged metal ball
that is held in place on the table. Wh id I of the curves shown in fig1 ire most realistically reflects
the speed v of the pith ball as a function of the dist,mce' r between the balls? Initial distanrc
VL
between them is R.
(a) ~)v~
R R
(c) v~
R
(d)VU. n
25. Which of the followin}; represents the equipotential lines of a dipole ?
(a)~ [bl~- (c)~ (d)~~
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26. An uncharged thick spherical conducting shell is surrowiding a charge -(Jal the centre of the ·
shell. Then charge +Jq is placed on a point outside of the shell. When :,:tatic equilibrium is
rcaclil'd; the total charges on Lhc irnlt'r arid omer surfaces or the shell arc respectively.
(a) tq,-q (b) -q,+q (c) 1q,t :lq {d) -,2q,t q
27. A hollow conducting sphere of inner radius R and outer radius :l.R is given a
chargt' Q as shown in tlw figure, then tin· :
(a) potential at A and H is diffen.•nt.
(h) potential at O and B is different.
(c) potential at O and C ~ <liffereut.
(d) potential ac A,B,C and O is same.
28. A spherical cavity of radius r is made in a conducting sphere of radius 2r. A charge q is kept at ,
the centre of cavity as shov-m in the figure. Find the magnitude of the total electric field at
(4r,0,0),
)•
(a) Kq (b) 4Kq (c) Kq (d) 4Kq

16r 2 r2 25r 2 9r 2
29. The diagram shows four slabs of different materials with equal thickness, placed side by side.
Heat flows from left to right and the steady state temperature of the interfaces are given. Rank
the materials according to their thermal conductivities, from the smallest to the largest.
f<t--d---J+f-d---J>H-d~d-.i
2 3 4
35°C 30"C 20°C o•c -1s•c
(a) l, 2, 3, 4 (b) 2, 1, 3, 4 (c) 3, 4, 1, 2 (d) 3, 4, 2, 1

so. A lake is full of water at temperature of 0°C. The surrounding is at -0°C. If density of water
and ice formed is same and equal to p, latent heat of fusion is L1 and coefficient of therm~]
conductivity of ice is k. The thickness of ice after time t will be :
(a)Ot
\PL/
(b)
._
rAt
pL 1
(c) ) '
.2pL 1
(d) )4k13t
rL1
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, ~:~erical charge distribution outside it on a log-log scale. The slope of the l~ne j
1""""•
(a) -1 (b) -2 (c) -4 (d) ---8 lag,
32, A 5 X10-6 coulomb electric charge is placed midway between nvo parallel metal plates
connect€d to a 9-volt battery. If the electric charge experiences a force. of' 1.5 x 10--4 newton,
what is the separation of the metal plates ?
(a) 2.7xl0--4m (b) 3.7xl0-3 m (c) 0.30m (d) 3.'.lm
~l!':llore than One Alternative are Correct

1. A thin metallic spherical shell contains a charge Q over it. A point
charge +q is placed inside the shell. at point T separated from the
centre by distance a. Another point charge q1 is placed outside the
shell at a distance b from the centre as shown in the adjacent ____
b .,.
figure. Now select the correct statement(s) from the following. q,
(a) Electric field at the centre due to charge over outer surface of
the shell is zero.
~~:~b
(bl Electric field at the centre due to charge over outer surface of
the shell is
4 2•
(c) Electric potential at the centre due to all charges in space is -

..
1
-[.9. -
4rrt 0 a
..9.. + Q + £!!.].
_R R b
1
(d) Electric potential at the centre due to all charg~~ in space is - - [ ~ + Q +
4rrE0 a R
~i-
b
2. A thin-walled, spherical conducting shell S of radius R Is given charge Q. The same amount of
charge is also placed at its centre C. Which of the following statements are correct?
(a) On the outer surface of S, t..he charge density is _g_____1 .
21rR ·
(b) The electric field is zero at aU point inside S.
(c) At a point just outside S, the electric field is double Lhe field at a point just inside S.
(d) At any point inside S, the electric field is inversely proportional to the square of its distance
from C.
3, Pick the correct statements :
(a) If a point charge is placed off-centre inside an e)ectric~llj, neutr~l sJ)hcrical ffietal shell
then induced charge on its inner surface is uniformly distributed.
(b) If a point charge is placed off-centre inside an electricaliy neutral, isolated spherical metal
shell, then induced charge on its outer surface is uniformly distributed,
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(c) A non-metal shell of uniform charge attracts or rt>pels a charicd particle that is outside tht>
shell as if all the shell's charge were concentratt'd at the c('ntre of the sht'.ll.
(d) If a charged partide :s lorntcd inside a non :::t>tal shell of unifo:111 dwrgc, there is Hu
elee1rostatic force on the particle due to the shell.
4. 'lbe graph shown can correspond rdationship bl'tween: ~
(a) the distance of object from the focus of a convex mirror (y axis) plotted \
E:gaimt the distance of fr.e image fror:1 the forns (x-axis). "---
(b) pres.sure (y-axis) plotted against temperature (x-axis) for an ideal gas
unrh·rgoing process P.Jv = constant.
(c) electric field due 1o charged conducting spherf' (y-axis) plotted against distance froni th('
centre of the sphere (x~axis). ·
(c) the tension in c1. string (y-a.x.is) plo~ed against its fundHmemal :requency Cx-axis).
5. The accompanying figme shows 1wo concentric spherical shells isolated
from each other: Th(' smaller shell has radius b ;:ind net charge +Q, The
larger shell hHs radius 'J. b and net charge -Q.. If R is the distanct> from the
co::".mon centre :
(a) :he highes: elcctm: field magni1ude E occurs immediately outside the
sm;-illcr (R = b) shell.
(b) the highest electric field magnitude E occurs immediately 011tside the
larg<·r (R =2b) slue'!!.
(c) At R = b, potc:1tial is :::aximum.
(d) At R =0, potentfal is maximum.
6. A plate of charged pa 1 ;1 Ile! plate ca1 )adtor, is joinec I with an end of a spring, rhe other end u r
which is fixed to a rigid wall. The iuitial charge on c.he capacitor is Q, which rf'mains constant
(obviously). A rod kec;J~ other plate of the capacitor fixed. The fr{'quem;l . of oscWatio:: of tlw
mova:ile pb.te spring syste::: will bf' ___, if m,1~s of the plate ism.
[Initial di.stance betwl'en plates is d 0 ,md natural length of the spring is l 0 , plate area is A.]
~,~,:1
l 1k (c) _1 i/~
r+ Q2
2Arl (d) none of these
(b) - /-
211: \m 211: ~ m
7. The bob of a simple pcndulurr. has :nass 1mg and charge 0.l~1C. An electri.:: field of strength
,;-c '>:/C exists in horizontal direction_ The bah is released from the position when the string is
vertical. lf the length of the string is lrn, then :
(a) the bob will perform ,SI-IM of time period ne:irly 2s.
(b) the bob will havc maximum vdodty nearly U.lm/s.
(c:) th!' mn..x.inrnm a:--.glc th~_t the siing will make wi~h tl}e venical :s r.early 3.6 degrees.
(d) it will not perform SHM.
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,8. You are moving a negative charge q < 0 at a small constant speed away from a unifonnly
charged non-conducting spherical shell .on which resides a negative charges Q < Q_ lbe
electrostatic field of Q is E. Let Ube the total energy of the system, W., the work done by the
force Fa you exert on q and WE the work done by the electrostatic force FE on q. Then, as q is
being moved.
(a) W11 =--::WE, therefore U remains constant
(b) Fa "';-FE
(c) U increases
( d) U decreases
9. Two metalrods X and Y having equal cross-sectional areas are joined end to end to fonn a
composite bar, one end of which is heated. After some time has elapsed, the temperature
gradient along each rod is found to be uniform, but greater in X than that in Y. which of the
following can be inferred ?
(a) Both the rods are well lagged.
(b) The heat current is the same in both the rods.
(c) Both the rods are of equal lengths.
(d) X is a better conductor of heat than Y.
10, Mark the correct st'aternent(s) for the situation shown:
NNlrul l50latf!d spherlcal

conduc1,;1, wilt, spherical """ily
(a) If a point charge q is. placed inside the cavity but not at centre, then potential of the
conductor is--q-
4 n&0R
(b) If a point charge q is placed at the centre of cavity, then potential of the conductor will
be zero.
(c} If a point charge q fa placed inside the cavity, but not: at centre, then potential of the
conductor will be __
q_ [~ + ! - _!_]-
4m; 0R R r r1
(d) If a point charge q is placed inside the cavity but not at centre, then potential at the
centre of the conductor due to charges on the outer surface of co~ductor is __
q_.
- - 4x& 0 R
11. An isolated syscem consists of two concentric thin metallic spherical shells A and B having radii
11 and 2a respectively.The shells are neutral initially. A point diargc + q is placed at the centre of
the s_hells. The shell A is earthed.
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(b) The charge density on the inner surface of the she}] A is non-unifom1.
(c) There is no electric field in the region a< r < 2a.
(d) There exists an electric field at r > 2a.
12. In figure, we have 2 concentric conducting shells, the first is thick and
second is thin. TI1eir total charges and radii are indicated below. At the
common cencre, we placed a point charge Q. At what distance from centre
will the potential be zero ? (Assume V =0 at oo)
(a) 19 R Ol) 1.SR
8
(c) 2.25R (d) ,6R

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13. Three metallic plates out of which mMdle is given charge Q as shown in the figure. The are~ of
each plate is same.
d 3d
o a 0
(a) The charge appearing on the outer surface of extreme left plate is -~·-
(b) The charge appearing on the right surface of middle plate is ~. ·
(c) Each of the facing surfaces will bet equal and opposite.
(d) The charge on surface with separation 'd' is more than chaton other two charge
surfaces.
14. A conducting sphere of radius a is concentric to and inside a hollow sphere of
inner radius b and outer radius c. The central sphere contains charge q and
hollow sphere contains charge 2q.
(a) The electric field at a point ( a < r < b) is equal co 0.
(b} The potential at a point ( r < a) is 0.
(c) The electric field at a point ( b < ,. < c) is O.
(d) The electric field out:sid": the sphere at r > c is 3 Kq/r 2 •
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15. In the <:<:~mrc of an isolated metal spherical shell we placed a charge +Q. Then the sphere is
grounded. Select the correct statement.
(a) 11le electric field outside the sphere coincides with the field of a uniformly charged
sphere of total charge +Q.
(b) The field strength inside the cavity is zero.
(c) On the inner..surface....of ~he shell charges -Q is induced.
(d) The outside surface of the sphere has no charge.
~Matching Type Problems

1. t:,. splt~rica.l metallic con1uctor Jms a spherical cavity. A positive charge is placed inside the
cavity at its centre. Another positive charge is placed outside it. The conductor is initially
elect:ricaJJy neutral.
i I,- -r-- - ,. ___ • -- ~ -
. .- - jt .. ,. .. - . .
.. I - -~CoJumn-1_ (Caus_e) .. ' . .- Col mn-IL(E(fect) _. IL
(A) If outside charge is shifted to other posi- (P) distribution of charge on inner surface of
rio11 cavity changes
(B) If inside charge is 's11iftcd to other posi- (Q) distribution of charge on outer smface of
tion with1n cavity -- conductor changes
....
(C) If mag:mtude of charge inside <.'.avity is (R) electric potential at centre of conductor
increased due to cliarges present.on outer surface of
conductor changes · ·
0
(D) If limductor is earthed (S) force on the charge placed inside cavity
changes
2. For t:he situation shown in the figure below, match the emries of
Column-I with entries of Column . rr. q, ---- ---.. q,.
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(B?_ lf outside charge is nor present

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(Q) Distribution of charge oil inner surface of
conductor is non-uniform
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- .. while the_ inside charge remains at
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conductor is u1 niform .-:'
centre ' ·-
(D) Iftheinside charge is displaced by (S) Distribua.oi:'.i of clta~ge oil oq.ter surface of
small amount from centre then cort<luctor is non. .unifotm ----
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(A)
E: inside the conductor is zero·
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(P)
Hollow neutral .conductor

..... - + - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(B)
C)
(Q) IElinside the con~uctor:is vmyingwith positioo
Hollow neutral conductor

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(C) (R) Potential inside the conductor is same as th~tof
conductor
Hollow neutral conductor

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(D) (S) Potential inside the cond11ctor is varying with
position
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4. Figure shows three concentric thin spherical shellsA,B andC ofradiiR,2R and3R.11w shellB
js earthed and A and C are given charges q and 2q, respEict:ively. If the magnitude of c:harge
appearing on surfaces 1, 2, 3, and 4 are q1 , q2 , q3 and q 4 respectively, then match the following
columns.
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(A) (P) Electric field everywhere inside the
cavity due to charges induced on the
inner surface of conductor is zero.
Electrically neutral thick conducting spheri-

cal shell, with point charge at its centre.
(B) (Q) Electric field everywhere inside the
0
cavity due to charges induced on the
outer surface of conductor is zero.
Electrically neutral thin conducting spherical

shell, with point charge to the right ofits cen-
tre.
(C) (R) Electric potential. at the centre of the
cavity due to charges induced on inner
& outer surface of-conductor is zero.
Electrically neutral thick conducting spheri-

cal shell, with point charge to the, right of its
centre. Shell is earth.
(S) Electrically potential everywhere in-·
side the cavity due charges induced on
the inner and outher surface conduc-
tor is zero.
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field at four points A,B,C,D. Match Column-I with Column-II. ·
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Solid non-conducting sphere of radius R of voitimetrii:<charge
density p with four symmetrical cavities. All the five sphere's
centre· lie.in same plane.
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· 1. Statement-I : An uncharged c:onducting :slab is placed nonnally in a unnonn electric field.
The resultant electric field inside the slab is zero.
Statement-2 : The equal and opposite charges appearing on twu surfaces of slab cancel the
external field.
(a) Sratement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Staternent-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-!.
Statement-!.
(c) Statement-I is true, Scaremem-2 is false.
{d) Statement-1 is false. Statement-2 is true.
· 2. Statement-I : Net electric field inside cavity of a conductor is due to charges placed inside
cavity and charge appearing on inner surface of cavity.
Statement-2 : Individual electric field created by each of the c.harges outside the conductor
is zero at all points inside the cavity.
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(a) St.atement-1 is true, Stalement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-1.
(1)) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statemcm-2 is not the correct explanation
for Scatement-1.
(c) Statement-1 is nue, Statement-2 is false.
(d) Statcment-1 is false, Statt~mcnt-2 is true.
3. Consider a conductor with a spherical cavity in it. A point charge q0 is placed at the <.'.Emt.re of
cavity and a point charge Q is placed outside conductor.
Statement-I : Total charge induced on cavity wall is equal and opposite to the charge
inside.
Statement-2 : If cavity is surrounded by a Gaussian .surface, where all parts of Gaussian
surface are located inside the conductor,
fi£. d A=0 ; hence qinducrd ""' -<fo
(a) Statement-I is true, Statemcnt-2 is true and Statemcnt-2 is correctexphmation for

St:atement-1.
(b) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement·2 is not the correct explanation
for Statement-I.
(c:) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is false.
4. Statement-I : If equal charge is put uniformly on a surface of two identical plates one of
metal and otht~r non-metal then electric field in front of metal plate will be
more.
Statement-2 : Electric field in front of non-metal sheet is --2:_ -.•:here cr is the surface charge
2c 0
density.
(a) Statcmcnt-1 is true, Statement-2 is m1e, Staternent-2 is a correct explanation for
St:at~ment-1.
(h) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is trne, Statement-2. is not a correct explanation for
Sra temen t-1.
5. Statement-I : If an uncharged small metal ball is placed near a large uniformly charged
non-conducting sheet, net force experienced by it is zero.
Statement-2 : The force on a dipole in a uniform electric field is zero.
(a) Statemenc-1 is true, Statemenr-2 is true and· Srarement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-1.
(b) Statement-1 is tme, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is not the correct explarnuion for
Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is true, Stateh1ent-2 is false.
(tl) Statement-I is false, Statement-2 is true.
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In the diagram sho·wn, the outer conducting spherical shell (inner radius = b .and the outer j'
radius== c) is electrically neutral and the inner conducting sphere (radius'= a) carries charges
+Q.. ' - '
1. What is the potential of the outer spherical shell ?
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(a) Q/( 411'.£ 0 c) Cb) Q/( 4rrs 0 c) - Q/( 411'£ 0 a)
(c) Qbc/( 4TI£ 0 )(c - b) (d) none of these
2. IfV_, is potential of inner sphere and V c is the potential at the centre of spherical shell, then :
(a) Ve> Vs
(b) Ve <Vs
(c) Ve =Vs
(d) none of the conclusions can be dra,,m from the given information
Comprehension~ 2
~ charg;d particle is s~spend~d at the centre o! tvvo thin conce-ntri; spherical ~ar~ed shells)
made of non-conducting material. Figure A shows cross-section of the arrangement. Figure B
gives' the net flux it, through, a Gaussian sphere centered on, the p~rtkle'. ~s ,a ~cti~n of-the
radius r of the sphere. ' · '· · · ' - ··: , ~ .
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.
'(a)
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02µC (b) 2~.c
. (c) 1.77µC (d) 3.4 µC
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4. What is the charge on shell A ?

(a) 5.31 x 10-6c (b) -5.31 x 10..'.oc (c) -3.54 x 10-6 C (d) -177 x,·10-6C
5. In which range of the values of r is the electric field zero ?
(a) 0 to rA (b) rA to rB ·
(d) for no range of r, electric,field_ is zero.
IA_ spherical insulator of radius a-is concentric with ·a ~o"nducting spherical . '
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shelf ·having iriner radius 3a anc\'outer radi~s Saas shown.in ~he' figur_e.
The charge +Q 1 is uniformly distributed throughout the volume of the
insularo·r, .and the net charge. on the· conductor, is +q_ 2 • --
6. vVhat is the magnitude of the electric field at distance of2a from the centre dt!ie insulator?
(a) (Q 1 + Q 2 )/4m: 0 a 2 (b) Q 1 /167[s 0 a 2
(d) None of these
7. What is the flux of the electric field through a Gaussian sphere of radius 4a that is· concentric
with both the insulator and conducting shell ? ·
(a) 0 Cb) Qi/r. 0 (c) (Q 1 + Q 2 )/e O (d) None of these
8. What is the surface charge density on the outer surface of the conductor?
(a) Q 2 /I001ra 2 (b) (Q 1 + Q 2 )/IOOmi 2
(d) None of these
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1. · 1\vo point charges, each with a charge of+lµC, lie some finite distance apart. On which of the
segments of an infinite line going through the charges is there a point, a finite distance away
from the charges, where the electric potential is zero, assuming that it vanishes at infinity?
(a) Bet\'.reen the charges only
(b_)__On either side outside. the system
(c) ·Impossible to tell without lmowing the distance between the charges
, (d) Now here
:2: \i\'hen a positive electrically charged glass rod is brought near a neutral hollow metal sphere
" suspended by an insulating string, the sphere will be attracted to the rod because :
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·ca) the rod is much larger than the sphere.

(b) the rod removes electron from the sphere.
(c) the electric charge produces a magnetic field to amact the sphere.
(d) the charge on the rod causes a separation of charge in the sphere.
(e) some of the protons from the rod have been given to the sphere .
.3. Four electrical charges are arranged on the comers of a 10 cm square as _20 <;>-----~---<tQ
shown. What would be the direction of the resulting electric field at the E' - '
center point P ? o: 0 P :
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4. An alpha particle and a proton are placed equal distance between two large 1----------1
charged metal plates as shown. Which of the following would best describe the
a 2+ p+
motion of the two particles if they were free to move ? (Neglect air friction)
1+++++++- f+ + 1
(a) The alpha particle will travel upwards vvith twice the velocity of the
proton.
(b) Both particles will travel upwards with the same velocity.
(c) The alpha particle will accelerate upwards with n,vice the acceleration of the proton.
(d) Both particles will accelerate upwards with the same acceleration.
(e) The alpha particle will accelerate upwards with half the acceleration of the proton.
5. A positive point charge of +q and a negative point charge of -q are separated by a distanced.
Vlhat would be the magnitude of the electric field midway between the two charges?
(a) E =0 (b) E =kq/d 2 (c) E =2kq/d 2 (d) E :::;4kq/d
(cl E 8kq/d 2
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6. 1\vo small hollow metal spheres hung on insulating threads attract one another
as shown. It is known that a positively charged rod will attract ball A.
I. Ball A has a positive charge.
II. Ball B has a negative charge.
III. Ball A and B have opposite charges.
Which of .the above can be correctly concluded about the charge on the balls?
(a) I onl~, (b) II only (c) III only Cd) All of these
7 _ Four point charges are placed at the corners of a square with diagonal 2a as shown. 1Nhat is the
total electric field at the center of the square?
q~~ yl -qQ
2a',
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0~2q +~~
(a) kq/ a 2 at an angle 45° above the +x axis
(b) kq/a 2 at an angle 45° below the -x axis
(c) 3kqj a 2 at an angle 45° above the -x axis
(d) 3kq_/a 2 at an angle 45° below the +x axis
( e) 9 kq/ a 2 at an angle 45° above the + x axis
8. A positive charge q is placed at the origin of the x-axis. Another positive charge Q is placed at
the point L on the positive x-axis. Where on the straight line between the two charges docs the
electric field equal to zero ?
(a) x=L-,.(tj/(.JQ +fq) (b) X =L/2
(c) x:cqQIL 2 (d) xcccL.JqQ l(q+Q)
(e) xccaL(q+Q)/2 (0 None of these
9. A continuous line of charge of length 3d lies along the x-axis, extending from x + d to x = +4x.
The line carries a uniform linear charge density le.
y }.
~~ • ,c 3d---+
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In terns of d, te and any necessary physical constants, find the magnitude of the electric field at
the origin. · ·
(a) A/SrcE~d (b) )./4:tB 0 d (c) 3A/16 ri:E 0 d (d) 3},/8 rcE 0 d
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10. A5 shown in the figure to the right, an insulating rod is net into the
shape of a semicircle. The left half of the rod has a charge of +Q + a -o
uniformly distributed along its length, and the right half of the rod - } ~
has a charge of -Q uniformly distributed along its length. v\'hat A p c
vector shows the correct direction of the electric field at point P, the
centre of the semicircle?
B
(a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D
(e) There is no electric field at point P
11. In normal cases thin stream of water bends toward a negatively charged rod. When a
positively charged rod is placed near the stream, it will bend in the :
(a) opposite direction (b) same direction

(c) it won't bend at all (d) cannot be predicted-
12. A particle of mass m and charge q is attached to a light rod of length
L. The rod can rotate freely in the plane of paper about the other
end, which is hinged at P. The entire assembly lies in a uniform
electric field E also acting in the plane of paper as shown. The rod is
released from rest when it makes an angle e with the electric field
direction. Determine the speed of the particle when the rod is
parallel to the electric field.
(a) t 2qEL ( ~~ cos 0)) 112 (b) ( 2qEL (~-sin 0)) 12

/
(c) ( qEL(~~cos0))
112 (d) /f?_qELcosur,)1/2
'- m
13. A square has a positive charge q situated at tvw adjacent comers. The square has sides of
length d. What is the magnitude of the electric field at the centre of the square?
(a) 2 fzkq/ d 2 (b) 2kq/ d 2 (c) kq/ (2d 2 ) ( d) f5. kq/ d 2
14. Two identical point charges are held on a smooth horizontal floor at a distance d apart by a
non-conducting string with tension T. If a third identical point charge is fixed vertically above
at a distance of d from both the point charges then what will be the new tension in the string?
(a) T (b) 2T (c) 3T/2 (d) None of these
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representation of the field lines in the space near the charges. · ··
(a) ,...3/2 . (b) -2/3 (c) 2/3 . (d) 3/2 -: :

16. Two pan:ides of the same mass carry charges +3Q and -2Q respectively, They are shot into a
region that contains a uniform eiectric field one after the other as shown. The particles have
the same initial velocities in the posit :ve x direction. The !ines, numbered 1 through 4, indic11te
possible paths for the particles. If the electric field points in the negative y direction, what will
be the resulting paths for chese pan.ides?
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• . • .Pofnt of.E::itcy • . • . • • . . • • . • . . . • . • . • • •
(a) Path 1 for +3Q and path 3 for -2Q (b) Path 3 for +3Q and path 3 for -2Q
(c) Path 2 for +3Q and path 4 for -2Q (d) Path 4 for +3Q and path 2 for -2Q
17. 1\vo pith balls with mass m are suspended from insulating threads. When the pith balls are
given equal positive charge Q, they hang in equilibrium as showr:.
i'..-
Q Q
We now increase the charge on the ieft pith ball from Q (o 2Q while leaving its mas.-. essentially
·,·unchanged. Which of the following diagrams best represents the new equilibrium .
. . ' configuration? ' ' -, . ' ' '
(a) (b)
20 Q a
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18. The maximum electric field at a point on the axis of a uniformly charged ring is E 0 • At how
many points on the ax.is will the magnitude of electric field be E O/2 ?
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·19. Abhishek, Hritik. John, and Amir are assigned the tasks of moving equal positive charges
slowly through an electric field, along assigned path (shown as dotted line). In each case the
charge is at rest at the beginning. They all have paths of exactly equal lengths. Who must do
the,most positive work?
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20. Charge Q is given a displacement r =a i + b j in an electric field E = E1 i + E 2 j. The work done
is :
(a) Q(E 1 a+E 2 b) (b) Q~(E 1 a) 2 + (E 2b) 2
(c) Q(E 1 +E 2)Ja 2 +b 2 (d) Q(~E~ + E~ )~a 2 + b2

21. In an inkjet printer, an ink droplet of mass m is given a negative charge q by a computer
controlled charging unit and then enters at speed v into the region mid,qay between two
defle(,;ting plates oflength L separated by distance d as shown in the fi~_re. The electric field E
is unifonn in the regions between the plates. Neglecting the gravitational·force on ·me droplet,
the maximum charge that it can have so that it does not hit a plate is most closely
approximated by:
.
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22. Three charges +q, + 2 q and +4q are connected by strings as shov.11 in the figure. What is ratio of
tensions in the strings AB and BC
A 8 C
o--d---lo---d-o
+q +2q +4q
(a) 1:2 (b) 1:3 (c) 2: 1 (tl) 3 ; I
23. A positively charged sphere of radius r0 carries a volume charge density PE
(figure). A spherical cavity of radius r 0 /2 is then scooped out and left empty, as
shown. What is the direction and magnitude of the electric fie!d at point B? s
(aJ 17wo left (b) pro left
S4~: 0 6 F- 0
(c) 17pr . h
- 0- ng t (d) -Wo - right
54F. 0 6£ 0
24. S is a solid neutral conducting sphere. A point charge q = l x 10 --6 C is placed
at point A,C is the centre of sphece and AB is a tangent BC =3m and
AB ca4m,
(a) The electric potential at B due to induced charge on the sphere is 1.2 kV
(b) The electric potential at B due to induced charge on the sphere is -12 kv'.
(c) The electric potential at B due to induced charge on the sphere is -0.4S kV.
(d) The electric potential at B due to induced charge on the sphere is 0.45 kV.
25. Consider a uniformly charged hemispherical shell shown below Indicate the directions (not
magnitude) of the electric field at the central point P1 and ari off-cer::tre point P 2 on the
drumhead of the shell,
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26. Consider a uniformly charged wire that has the form uf a cin.ular loop with f··--····-OP
: 2
radius b. Consider n--vo points on the axis of the loop. P1 is at a distance b from b' :
the loop's center, and P2 is at a disrance 2b from the loop's -:enter. The potential f···-··1Fi
V is zern, very far away from the loop. At P1 and P 2 the potentials are V 1 and V 2 b/ :
respectively. What is V 2 in terms of V 1 ?
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(a) 2V, . (h\;V1
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2b
(c) {fv,
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{d) ;~ V,
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27. The electric field Intensity at the centre of a unifom1!y charged
hemispheriG1l shell is E 0 • Now nvo portions of the hemisphere
are cut from either side and remaining portion is shown in
figure. If o. =B =.':,then electric field intensity at centre due to
. 3
remaining portion is :
, ~
(a) E::: (iD'
3 6
(c) Eo ( d) information insufficient

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28. In a certain region of space, the potential field depends on x and y coordinates as
V = ( x 2 - y 2 ). The corresponding electric field lines in x_y-p]ane are correCL !y represer. ted by :
y y
+ +
J\V\- ,,/
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(b)
I, X
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29. A unifonnly cha,ge<l rod is kept on y-axis with centre at origin, as sho1,vn. Which of the
following actions will increase the electric field strength at the position of the dot?
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(a) Make the rod longer without changing the charge

(b) Make the rod shorter without changir;g t.'le charge
(c) Make the rod shorter without changh,g the linear charge density
(d) Rotate the rod about ;y'
30. When a polythene piece is rubbed with wool, polyt".nene gains some negative charge. ChO(?Se
correct options.
(a) Mass of wool increases but that of polythene decreases slightly.
(b) Mass of wool decreases but that of pol1"thene increases slightly.
(c) Mass of wool as well as polythene increases slightly.
(d) Mass of wool as well as polythene decreases slightly.
31. · Suppose the electric potential in space is given hy V = ( x 2 - 2x). Whai: is the electric field
strength at x = 1?
{a) -2 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) Zero
32. At points, A,B,C, on a straight line segment we fix charge, Q,2Q and 4Q connecting them to
1
each other by inextensible threads. The lengths of segments AB =BC =L, kQ =T. The force
L2 -
of tension in the sections AB and BC are respectively:
(a) 2T,4T (b) 3T,9T {c) T,ST (d) T,4T
33. A spherical insulator of radius R is charged uniformly \vtt½ a charge Q throughout its volume
and contains a point charge g_ located at its centre. vVhlch of the folfowing graphs best
16
represent qualitatively, the va1iation of electric field intensity E with distance r from the
centre?
(a)\~.,
E
(b)
R R
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E
E
(c) (d)
34. Much of the material making up Saturn's rings is in the form of tiny dust grains having radii of
the order of 10-6 m. These grains are located in a region containing a dilute ionized gas, and
they pick up excess electrons. As an approximation, suppose each grain is spherical, with
radius R = 1.0 x 10-6 m. How many electrons would one grain have to pick up to have a
potential of -360 V on its surface (taking V = 0 at infinity)?
(a) 250000 (b) 2500 (c) 100000 (d) 50000
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1. In a uniform electric field, when we move from origin to x = lm, the potential changes by 10 V.
Which of the following can be a possible magnitude of the electric field ?
(a) 10V/m (h) JSV/rn (c) SV/m (d) 7.0V/m
2. Two point charges (Q Pad1) ill'C placed at (O,y) mul (0,- y), A point c\rnrg(• q of the .~;Jill('
pobrity con move along X-oxis. ThPn :
(;1) the fcnn· 011 q is maxi mum ilt x =- +_v /J7.
(h) the dinrge q is i11 Pquilibriurn al. the origin.
(c) the charge q performs ;m o~cilbtory motio11 ;1hout tht> origin.
(d) for any pusition of q other than origin, lhc force is directed away from orit?:in. ,
3. There is a fixed positive ch,irge Q ,tt () ,irnl A ,md B arc points equidisL1nt from 0. A positivl·
charge I q is taken slowly by an external agent from A lo H along Lhc line 1\C and then along
Lhe line CJJ.
Q
C
0
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(a) The total work done on the charge is zero.
(b) The work done by the electrostatic force from A to C is negative.
(c) The work done by the electrostatic force from C to B is positi_ve.
(d) The work done by electrostatic force in taking the charge. from A to B is dependent on
the actual path followed.
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4. The follovving figure s.hows a block of mass m suspended from a fixed point by WU(tWt
means of a venlcal spring. The block is osciHating simple harmonically and carries a . ·
charge q. There also exists a uniform electric field in the region. Consider four
different cases. The electric field is zero, in case-1, mg downward in case-2, mg k
q q
upward in case-3 and 2Tng dov,'!lward in case-4. The speed at mean position is same_
q
in all cases. Select the correct alternative (s).
{a) Time periods of osciliation are equal in case- 1 and case-3.
(b) Amplitudes of cUsplacement are same in case-2 and case-3.
(c) The maximum elongatio.i (increment in lengtJ-1 from natural !en~s.) is maximum in
case-4.
(d) Time periods of oscmation are equal in case 2 and case-4.
5. An insulating nxl of uniform linear charge density,_ and uniform linear mass densityµ lies or1
a smooth table whose surface is xy-plane. A uniform electric field Eis S\vitched on.
m
L
w '+1
y
(a) If electric f.ield is along x-axis, the speed of the rod when it has travelled a dista,:;ce d is
.
J2A£d
-J--.
_. V µ
{b) If electric field E is at an angle O( < 90°) with x-axis, the speed of the rod when it has
. d. [2)..EdcosB
tr ave II ed a d1stance is J- - - - - -
' µ
( c) Torque on the rod due to the field. about centre of mass in case H is into the plane of paper.
(d) Torque on the rod due to the field about centre of mass in case B is zero.
6. 1\vo concen qic sphericaJ ~hells of mdii rand R ( r < R) have surface z·harge de,1sities -cr and+ cr
respectively The variation of electric potential V with distance x from the centre O of the shells
plotted. Which of the following graphs best depicts the vmiation qualitatively?
V V
...
t I
(a) ~ (b) \;! ~ :
!1 l•r l"'--
, )I,)(
•
.: .:
~--~----x
:
R r R
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7. Figure shows three spherical shells in separate situations, with each shell having the same
uniform positive net charge. Points· 1, 4 and 7 are at the same radial distances from the centre
of the their respective shells; so are points 2, 5 and 8; and so are points 3,6 and 9. With the
electric potential taken equal to zero at an infinite distance, choose correct statement.
(a) Point 3 has highest potential.

(b) Poincs 1, 4 and 7 are at same potential.
(c) Point 9 has lowest potential.
(d) Point 5 and 8 are at same potential.
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1. In left column some of the situation is shown and in right column some statements are given.
Column-I Column-ll
(A) (Pl Momentum is conserved in x-direction
11=0 'L.
(B)
'
Consider both masses a system
(Q) Momentum is conserved in y-direction
_,
µ=0
Cot'lsider both masses·as system
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(C) 'Both charge are 'free-to move on CR) Mechanical energy is con:S~rved
;~rnooth_level ground. q1 is mov-
ing directly towards charge q2
~ Vo Q; .
YL - X
' ,: Co~~ider both char·ge~ as· system
(D) ql free to move on smooth l_evel (S) ,Work done by internal forces is zero'
·.· ground and qz fixed level
•-· ground. q1 is moving directly
on · :". '" · __,- ; / ' :- ·
· towards charge q2
._,, .YLx
q1 q2. ,
.~onsider·both charges.as system
(T) Net external force qn system-in horizontal

direction is zero ·
2.
v·· - -- ·-·· ~--.,..---· .. ----- --·-·,
, U Column-I · :: Column-II ;
.i.. • ..,. I! ,. - ,. - .-• - - ,. --• I ., •• - ~ ""' - • • ..., -
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(A)
~ - ,=
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p
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Two identical dipoles·'p1aced on ,;,_., __
x~axis at same- distance from

'drig1no -
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+ + + '
X
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hem.ispherical shells ; ·charge
d~~ity _cr: _ __ • . "
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(C) (R) Electnc_ field at origin is z¢r9
:!,. -~-. ~- • .:..... -
(S) El~ctric field at any poihtvrith z < 0 is di-..-

.• . :. rected. aiong negative z~axis . ..
f]lnteg~r Type Problems

1. A cone made of insulating material has a total charge Q =3 mC spread uniformly over its
sloping surface. Calculate the energy (in joule) required to take a charge q = 5 µC from infinity
to apex A of cone.
(Given 8 =37° ,R == 2m)
lf]Assertion and Reaso!" Type Questions

1. Statement-I : _Two rigid, ideJ?-ti~al and uniformly charged non-conducting spheres with
same charge are placed on a sufficiently rough surface, then spheres must
be in equilibrium.
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Statement-2 : If net force on a point charge is zero it is in equ~librium.

Statement-I. ·
(b) Statement- I is twe, State~ent-2 is true and Statement-2 is not'the ·correct explanation for
Statement-I.
(d) Statement-! is false, Statement-2 is true.
2. Statement-1 : A uniformly ~arged disc has a pin hole at its centre. The electric field at the
cenµ-e of the disc is zero. .
Statement-2 : Disc can be supposed to be made up of many concentric uniformly charged:·
rings each of which produce zero electric field ar the center:
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(a) Statement-1 is rrue, Statement-2 is rrue and Statement-2 is correct explanation f~r
Statement-1.
(b) Sta~ement-1 is rrue, Statement-2 is tme and Stareme'nt-2 is not the cqrrect explanation for-
Statement-1. •· · ·
(c) Stateme:i.r-1 is true, Statement-2 is false.
Cd) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
3. Statement.1 : If potential of a point is zero, then electric field muse be zero at that point.
Statemefit-2 : Electric field intensity is equal to negative of potentiaf gradient.
(a) Stater.-,ent-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statemenc-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-1. ·
. -·.·; .. ,
e:,) State:ner.t-1 is tme, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is not the correct explan_ation for
'
Statemem-1.
(c) Sta':emem-1 is true, Statemcnt-2 is false.
(d) Sta:ement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
~ 1,Comprehension Based Problems
Comprehension • 1
.
1
A L~n:
horr.ogene?us stick o.f mas~ in and 17n~ L ma}; rotate in the vertical pla-~e ~ound //
honzomal axle pivoted at one end of the stick. A small ball of mass m and charge Q is 1
\ atta_chec _to_ ':he opposite' end of this stick. ,The ,who)e system is positione~ in. a constant:·,
I :io~zont~l el.~ctric ~e-ld'~'.-magrii~de E ~~._The sd~ is. hel.d horizonta_tty_at the be~ni~g: ·I
I[ @· -•a.m'·
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1,. What is the ~cceleradon of the smaU batl at the instance of releasing the stick ? .
·(a) 3 g (b) Jg (c) 9 g (d) None of these
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2. What is the_ speed of.b~ll when rod becomes vertical ?
~ ~
(a) Jg!_:_ (b) .J:2gi (cJ / 3 fL (d) None of these
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3. Magni tu de of acce I.era tion of the end of the stick when it swings through tht> vertical position :
· ··3..,/sg
(a)
CbJ. 3-./t7g
- (c
) 3-/2 z Cd) f h
none o t ese
2 8 4
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1. Consider- the identical conducting spheres labeled A,B and C show:i:i in the ~lr~wing, .. The
_·.spheresareinitially'charged as-shown on the left, then wires are connected and disconnected··
in a sequence shown. -What is the final charge on sphere C at. the eri.d of t~e: seq_~en~ ?· .
·. q::+20 q::O
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q=+Q
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q'::?
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(a) +Q (b) +Q/2 (c) +QI 3 (d) +2Q
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2. The .electric field is defined as E== Lqo and potential as V .== _Q_
qo
in terms of q O, a small positive
charge. If instead the definition were in terms of a small negative charge .of' the· -same
magnitude, then compared to the original field :
(a) the newly defined electric field would point-in the same· direction.
(b) the newly defined electric field would point in the opposite direction.
(c) the potential due to positive charge at unit distance will be negative.
(d) the" pcit'ential due to negative charge at unit distance will be positive. ,
3. A uniform electric field exists, only in xy-plane. When a stuaent moves·a distance 0:01 m along
ou· line potential decreases by 0.02 V. The magnitude 'of electric field is- 2,,/s V/m. When a
student walks along Qj3 line (which is perpendicular to Ou line) potential decreases. Then
electric field in vector form is : _
y
p~--. /;11-·
______ ...__
........ ,' 45Q,_~ _ _ x
,.,,a ,, ___ _
'
Ca) .Ji.I+ 3../ij (b) 3J2°i +.Ji] (c) -Ji'i. + 3,fi-] (d) -3.121+--/2}
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4. The diagram shows two pairs of heavily charged plastic cubes. Cubes 1 and 2 attract each
other and cubes 1 and 3 repel each other. ·
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Which of the following illustrates the forces of cube 2 on cube 3 and cube 3 on cube 2 ? .
0
(a) (b) (c) (d)
&
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(~)-_ ·:: ·'

5.· Figute shows a regular tetra-hedron carrying a positive charge uniformly distributed over its
__ s:µrfa,ce c:1-r~a.
. At a. po_int 8 .below the face ABCD the electric field has c;lirection :
z
.,·,J
E
(a) field is zero

(b) impossible to determine without a· detailed calculation
(c) in the negative z-direction
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(d) in the positive x-dircction

6. When a negative charge is released and moves along an electric field line, it moves to a
position of :
(a) lower potential and lower potential energy
(b) lower potential and higher potential energy
(c) higher potential and lower potential energy
(d) higher potential and higher potential energy
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· 7.· In the given figure, charge per unit length on square wire frame is constant + + + + + + +
in magnitude but on two of sides, charge is negative and other 2 is positive :
(a) at the center E is zero bur potential is not zero
(b) at the center E is not zero but potential is zero
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8. _In separate experiments, four different particles each start from far away with the same speed
··a-nd impinge directly on a gold nucleus. The masses and charge of the particles are
particle 1 ': mass m 0 , charge q0
particle 2 : mass 2m 0 , charge 2%
particle 3: mass 2m 0 , charge q 0 /2
particle 4 : mass m 0 /2, charge 2q0
Rank the particles according to the distance of closest approach to the gold nucleus, from
smallest to largest.
(a) 3, then 1 and 2 tie, then 4 (b) 4, then I and 2 tie, then 3
(c) 1 and 2 tie, then 3, 4 (d) 1 and 2 tie, then 4, 3
9. In a certain region, free from gravity, electric field is along negative
x-direction and it is constant. A particle having mass' m' and charge q is
-} -} -}
projected along x-9-irection with speed v O. A additional force. F = C. x v _

~ ~
-~ -~
O • " • • ' r O T
is acting on the charge where V is velocity vector and C is a consta'nt , '

vector. The charge comes out of region with speed v O • Then the
2
magnih1de of electric field will be :
. • 2
(a) ~ mvii (b) _±_mvo
4 qd ,3 ·q~
2
(c) Imv o (d) cannot be detennined
8 qd
10. In the figure, if Q = 30 µC, q = 5.0 µC and d = 30 cm, ·what ~, the magnitude of the electrostatic
force on q?
~
a q 20
(a) 15 N (b) 7.5 N (c) 23 N
",. ' - -~ • ~ " L -~ , ! :
r • • -~-~ r ....,_? ,
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11. Find the force experienced by the semicirc1,1lar rod charged with a charge q, placed ...
...
as shown iri figure. Radius of the wire is R and the infinitely long line of charge ...
with linear charge dcruity ')._ is passing through its centre and perpendicular to the
. plane of wire. _
,.q
...
+
+
+
+
(d)' i.q
4ru: 0 R
12. 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.
E
(a) (b)
O'--------z o-------z
,/2 L U./2
E E
(c) (d)
._________ z
o--L-----z l/2
13. 1\vo particles of same mass and charge are thrown in the same direction along the horizontal
with same velocity v from two different heights h 1 and h 2 (h 1 < h 2 ). Initially they were located
on the same vertical line, Choose the correct alternative.
(a) Both the particles will lie on a vertical line until either of the ball hits the ground.
(b) Acceleration of the centre of mass of nvo particles will be g downwards.
{c) Horizontal displacement of the particle lying at h1 is less and the particle lying at h2 is
more than the value,_ which would had been in the absence of charges on them.
(d) All of the above ·'
14. Two identical metal balls with similar charges are brought in contact. This charge of one of the
balls increased by 40%. Find the ratio of initial charges of balls :
(a) .2. {b)· Z (c) I (d) .1
5 5 1 3
15. 1'wo concentric rings one, of 'radius a and the other of radius b = 2a have charges qa and qb
respectively as shown in fi~~- A·charged particle placed on the axis at z = a is in equilibrium,
1"f t h e rat10
· -qa 1s
· equal to .....
' .' .
qb
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z
z=a
(a) - -
5
(2):V 2 2\3/2
(b) ( -
5.,
! (c) ( -
5
2)2/3 2)2/3
(d) - ( 5
16. Electric charges A and B are attracted to each other. Electric charges B and C are also attracted
to each other. If A and C arc held close together they will :
(a) attract (b) repel
(c). not affect each other (d) more information is needed to answer
17. If a neutral object made of substance A nibs a neutral object made of substance B, then A
becomes positively charged and B becomes negatively charged. If, however, a neutral object
made of substance A is mbbcd against a neutral object made of substaµce C, then A becomes
negatively charged. What will happen if a neutral object made of substance B is rubbed against
a neutral obje·ct made of substance C ?
(a) B becomes positively charged and C becomes positively charged.
(b) B becomes positively charged and C -becomes negatively charged.
(c) B becomes negatively charged and C becomes positively charged.
(d) B becomes negatively charged and C becomes negatively charged.
18. Charges q1 and q2 in the figure below are separated by 1 m. If q1 has a charge of+ lµC and q2
has a charge of- lµC, which of the plots below best describes E (x) ·? The.origin_ is denoted by 0
in all figures :
y G2
G1 . <. -
+1µC -1µC
.x(m),
-0.5 0 0.5
,·,
' -·
E(x) E (x) .•
0 X
(a) (b)
.,
-==-------:----1-Q---l--=- X
Ex) .E (x)
(c)
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19. An infinite line -charge with positive charge is kept on x-axis. Treat z
xy-planc as horizontal. An electron is kept below x-axis hanging in
space in equilibrium. It's equilibrium is :
(a) stable if allowed to move on)y parallel to x-axis
(b) unstable if allowed to move on)y parallel to y-axis
(c) neutral if allowed to move only parallel to kaxis
(d) stable if allowed to move only parallel to z-axis ;! )( .
20. Which of electric field can-be responsible for the proton's trajectory as shown below?
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·q
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trajectory
_,
,, _____..,
/,/ +--
(a)
l! (b)
!i (c)
+--
...,__
,;
!'(d)
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_____..,
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21. Identify the charge that c~nnot be attained by a body :
(a} 0.8x10-18 C (bfI..6x10- 19 C (c) 3.2xl0"" 19 C
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(d) 0.32x10-19 C
_
.. '
...., . ' "
--)I.- .-
••_ -t
.
22. Three sides of a squ~re ~f ~ide l are occupied by positive charges ofdernity ,-. C/~.- 'Jhe net
electric field at the centre O is :
,t -., ,,_ =----, ..-- .......-,.

(a) .J2 kl. (b) 2.J2k1i.
(c) 2 kJ,. (d) k)..
l l l l
23. A small block of mass 'm' is kept at the top of a smooth inclined plane of
ang)e 30" placed in an elevator moving upward with an acceleration 'a'. +
Electric field E exists between the vertical sides of the wall of the elevator.!
'fhe charge on the block is +q. The time taken by the block to come to the +
Ca) r~·
lowest poim of inclined plane is : _____
Cb) /(
+
\I g -
y
.2Jh
Q
qif
+ . ,. ·;·1.....
• ~!
...
·· :""---'--'=--___,= ,t
T,
(c) 2 Ph (d) 2h
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24. When a hard rubber rod is given a negative charge by rubbing it with wool :
(a) positive charges are transfe1Ted from rod to wool.
(b) negative charges are transferred from rod to wool.
(c) positive charges are transferred from wool to rod.
(d) negative charges are transferred from wool to rod.
(e) negative charges are created and stored on the rod.
25. Two uncharged metal spheres, L and M are in contact. A L· M
positively charged rod is brought close to L, hut not touching it, as
shown. The two spheres are slightly separated and the rod is then
withdravvn. As a result :
(a) both spheres are neutral.
(b) both spheres are positive.
(c) botli spheres are negative. Insulating supports
(d) Lis negative and Mis positive.

(e) L is positive and M is negative.
26. The leaves'of a positively charged electroscope diverge more when an object is brought near
the knob of the electroscope. The object must be :
(a) a conductor (b) an insulator
(c) positively charged (d) negatively charged
(e) ·uncharged
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2 7, Electric field lines :
(a) are trajectories of a test charge
(b) form.
closea loops
(c) cross eacli other in the region between two point charges
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28. The diagram shows the electric field lines in a region of space containing two small charged
spheres .(Y and Z). Then :
(a) Y is negative and Z is positive.

(ti) the magnitude of the electric field is the same everywhere.
(c) the electric field is strongest mid-way between Y and Z.
(d) Y is positive and Z is negative.
(e) Y and Z must have the :;ame sign.
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29. The diagram shows the electric field lines- clue to two charged parallel metal plates. We
conclude that :
ff ff f:f f })rt
(a) the upper plate is positive and the lower plate is negative
(b) a proton at X would experience the same force if it were placed at Y
(c) a proton at X experiences a greater force than if it were placed at Z
(d) a proton at X experiences less force than if it were pl?,ced at Z
(e) an ele,ctron at X co:1Id have its weight balanced by the electrical force
fiMore than One A~ternative are Correct

1. A wire having a uniform linear charge density),,, is bent in the form of ring of a
radius R. Point A'a';·snoWn in the figure, is in the plane of the ring but not at
the centre. 'Two elements of the ring of lengths a 1 and a 2 subtend very small
and equal angles at the point-A. They are at distances r1 and r 2 from tqe point
A respectively.
(a) The ratio of charge ~n -elements a 1 and a 2 is ~-

r2
(b) The element a 1 pro~tices greater magnitude of electric field at A than element a 2 .
(c) The elements ~i ~·nd a. 2 produce same potential at A.
. , ; I - j f' ~ • i ' - r ' ~ I l ....., . 11 ' _,
, __ .i. ,(d) '!'.he. ~~e:l+)Il,~ _q: 1JJbduces greater potential at A than element a 2 .
2, A positively charged particle carrying 2 .0 x 10 -s C enters a region benveen
charged infinite plates through a. hole in one plate, as shown. The potential _
differen{:~ between the plates is 1000 V and the kinetic energy of the particle -----+ t :
as it enters the l_lole is LO x 10-5 J. (Only electrical effects are to be Vo :
co~sider~d:.Gravibitio~ai'~ffects and air resistance arc to be ignored.)
t
-t
(a) The kinetic energy of the particle decreases as it moves toward the
right-hand plate. · · ·
(b) The.particle
.)
has
'
insufficient kinetic eriergy to reach the right-hand plate and it "falls back"
toward the hole after going part way.
(c) The particle collid~~ ,with ~c ri.ght-.hand plate and bounces back toward the left-hand one.
(tl) As the particle moves .toward the right-hand place, the potential energy of the particle
plates system increases.. ·
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., . ·'Elec;trosta.tics- _______
3. Figure shows four charges fixed on the vertex of a square in horizontal plane. A charged bead
is constrained to move along a wire. Mark the correct statement(s).
¥
+Q q,m
-:;;--;----__,.+.Q
+Q
(a) In gravity free space a positively charged bead cannot be in equilibrium at any position.
(b) In gravity free space a negatively charged bead cannot be in equilibrium at any position.
(c) In presence of gravity a negatively charged bead cannot be in equilibrium position above
the plane of fixed charges. -
(d) In presence of'gravity a positively charged particle can be in ~q~'i!ibrium above the plane
of the fixed charges.
[ ~
.·t l :
4. A point charge + q ·js located at the origin and a point charge -4q is ,lo~atep at x = a, where a is
positive. Which o( the following statements is true ?
(a) Beh-veen the two charges the electric field ran be zero at x = a/3.
(b) The electric field can be zero at x = -a.
(c) A point charge placed on y-axis cannot be in equilibrium.
j J l' r ~ f"
(d) The electric field is minimum at a point between the two d!arges.
a
5, Six charges, each equal to + q, are placed at the corners of ;egular hexagon of side a. The
electric potential at the point where the diagonals .intersect is V and tl1'e· electric field at that
point is E. Assume potential to be zero at infinity., Then : , · , - · , ,,.-
(a) V=O (b)V=~ (c).E=O · .. ·_·:-.· (d}E~· 6 q
4 ,".,.,Eoa ,- , , - , · ·, -, · 4·xe:. a 2
0
' • ~ I r
6. 1\vo particles, each of charge +q, are held fixed. at the points (+'d,o:o) ~nd (-d,0,0) of a
cartcsian coordinate system. · · · ' · · '· ' .· -
(a) At finite dista·rices from the two charges, there exists one point at ~hich the resultant
· ' electric field due to them vanishes.
(b) If a poi-qt charge -q is released at the point (0,+ d,0), it would execute simple harmonic
motion.
{c) If a particle of charge +q and mass m constra.ihed'"to move along y-axis is given an
infinitesimal velocity along + Jat y =---oo, it would go ·to. y = too.
(d) The particle in option (c.) experiences maximum force iit. is at y =- Jz·'
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7. A uniform electric field exists in. space. No work is required to move a charge on line, y = x.
Which of the following may represent the direction of electric field 7' ·
(a) i +] (b) i :-1 (c) -i - J (d) -i + ,- J
8. A charge q is revolving around another ch8rge q as shown ill a conical
pendulum. The motion is in a horizontal plane. _uj
(a) Tension in the string is greater than the weight of the ball. I.
(b) The tension in-the string is greater than the electrostatic i:epulsive i
force. q ..:.:........ iq ... ~--:::,
(c) If the charge is removed., the speed of ball has to be increased to
maintain the angle.
(d) If the charge is removed, the speed of ball has to be decreased to maintain the angle.
9. 'lwo point charges are located,on the x-axis. The first is a charge.+Q atx ===·-a. The second is an
unknown charge located at x = +3a. The net electric field by these charges produce at the
2
origin has a magnitude of keQ . What are the possible value(s) ~f the unknown charge ?
a'
(a) -9Q (b) ;-9Q (c) +27Q
10. A student studying the properties of ions in the upper atmosphere
wishes to construct an apparatus with the following
characteristics : Using an electric field, a b!am of ions, each
having charge q, mass m, and initial velocity Vi, is turned through
~ t'
'
f
_v
an angle of 90". as each ion under goes displacementR i + R ]. The -~----······--·~-~_;~_,___ ,

R
r
ions enter a··cliarilbcr·as Shown in figure and leave throu"gh the· v L ....
exit port with the-same ·Speed they had when they entered the ri<"
chamber. The electric field acting on the ions is to have constan~ magnitude.
(a) Suppose the electric field is produced by two concentric cylindtj.(;al electrodes not shown
2
in the dia-gi-am; magnitude of the field should be mv .
. · •. ·. ',· . . qR
(b), Suppo1,e,the electric field is produced. by two concentric cylindrical electrodes not shown
' ' 2
· in the ·diagia~," magiiitude of the field should be mv .
. . •. . ·•· , . · . 2qR
(c) If the 'ffeld is prod.uced bi. t"W0: flat plates and is uniform in .dkectipn, ~ue the field should
have in this case is ~ .
"{2qR
(d) If the field is produced by two flat plates and is uniform in direction, yalue the field
2
should have in this .case: is mv .
2qR
;, __ _ /
' .
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----------·---- I 91 ... I __
f]Matching Typ~ Problems
1. In rhe following _diagrams, all the charges have equal magnitude :
' . - :1 .
~-.- ...... - ·;r - ·; . ,
Column-II
,.. - " ... ,
!
~·~-Column-I I
'. '.
(A) (P) The potential is zero atthe.centre.
(B)
A
Equil~leral· triangle
"
.
(Q) The electric field is zero at the c~~ntre.

C
(C)
D
'
Square
'.,/
(R) The elecrric field at a point on the axis pas~irtg through the
D - .
.Sq1,1are
+
centre perpendicular ro the plan~ of the.figure is along. the
axis.
'
'
.....
·,
- -
D
(D) (S) The electric field. a~ a point .on-the. axis,pas~ing through the.
centre perpendicular to the. plane of the figur<~ is
. X
perpendicular to th~ . axis._ .
., --
.• -
., '
-
Reel.angle -
-
'·
.. ,, - ;a_.;1.11
-.
(TJ The potential en~rgy of the sysrem is neg~tive.
2. Consider a system in which the electrostatic force is due to a fixed point charge Q as shown in
the figure. Take earth's gravitational field downwar~s. Another ~har:ge q having mass m is
constrained to move in smooth dn::u[ar path as shown in Hie figure. The 'speed of the mass at
the bottom and topµ10st points of its trajectozy is shown in die ~gure. Column.I represents tlw
three cases corresponding to each figure and colum·n.n represents possible answers for ea<'h
cases. Match the column ~ccordingly. The en~ire figure is .xy-plar:e.
Case-I Case-!I
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j
1
11.
ll
-
Column-I
- -- -
Jr-~ -ir .-.- · .
Column-II
- ----·
- -· ----
'i
' --
(A) Case-I - (P) vr·=112
..
(8) <:~se-:JI .- (Q) Vl' >V2
.. ..
(C) Case-III (R) V-2-> V1
....................
.
(S) Work done by
elettrostatic force in moving the charge' ,f
:from bottom to top negative.·
....................
3. Column-JI is depicting a standard situation in which a modtfkation is introduced. Match the
effo<."t on variable x with appropriate entry in column-I.
1. ,,'
. - ,,
II Column-I
- ,1 Column-II
~- . !
(A) Increases. (P) Standard YDSE setup, A perfectly ttansrni~ng thin film is intro~
di.teed in front ofone of the-slits. Intensity at the centre of the screen
==X
' '
(B) Decreases (Q) An oscillating simple pendulum +ve charge is·givei) to (be bot? and
an electrjc field is S\-Vitched on in vertinily downward direction.
Time-period of oscillation.= x
(C) Remains.same (R) A pulse is sent down a taut string. 'I11e censio:g,'issu,d,denly decreased
.
'· ., - buuhe string is still taut. The.time r.:tken bytii~ pulse to reach the
·other e.nd := x .
-- .
(D) Cannotbe (S) A c-and}e is kept in front of a plane lititror. The mirror'is moved
pred!ct~ . away., The height of the image ""x r
, (T) A man is swimming ~n a direction J. to river fl,ow in order to cross a

. river .
"' -
. .
'I-, ••
.,.
"'.._•.:
. .
. . . . . . . ., , River .
·... . , . . ~
- The pver flow sudqenly stops. Time taken by the,man to cross

the river =x
'f:)Assertion and Reason Type Questions

1. Statement-I : When a charge is placed at rest in an elec1:rk fieJd its path will always be
along electric line of force.
Statement-2 : The force 'on the charge is along the tangent drawn on electric field line.
(a) Statement-1 is true, S-i:arement-2 is true and Statcm<:m-2 is correct explanation 'for
Statement-I.
(b) Statement-1 is true, Statemem-2 is true and Statement-2 is not the correct explanation for
Statement-I.
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Electrostatic§_______
--- ------·· -----~- I 93 1-
· (c) Statement-I is true, Statemem-2 is false_
(d) Statemcnt-1 is false, Statcmcnt-2 is true.
2, A charged particle is moved in an electric field from point A by a fixed· distances.
Statement-1 : If it is moved along tl1e electric field line, the change in the magnitude of the
potential energy would be maximum in comparison to any other path_
Statement-2 : Their is no change jn potential when a charge moves perpendicular to field
lines.
{a) Statement-I is tme, Statement-2 is true and Statcment-2 is correcr explanation for
statement- I.
(b) Statement- I is tnie, Statcment-2 is true and Statement-2 is not the correct explanation for
Statement- 1.
(c) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is false.
lf]Comprehension Based Problems
Comprehension - 1 -_---~:::~·-.. ·=~-----------_-_-_-_-__. .

..,l
fiigure shows a s;i;;~tatic VIew,of an el;:trostatic analyzer. Jt tan son: out charged panicles by J
speed and charge to mas§'. ratio. Spacecraft use such
analyzers to characterize charged particles in
interplanetary space. 'Iwo curv~d meta11 p ares establish
YL Anal zer
,. ...
y
·
>,\.----
-EX1t
a.n electric field given by E =E 0 (~} where E O and bare , - - .:\
positive constants with unit of electrfe: field and length. Electric field ~
The field points coward the centre of curvature and r is f
distance from ccntl'<i. There is no influence of gravity. T
Proton (charge +e, mass 'm') enters along y-axis and
exjts along x-axis while moving aJong a circular path.
I
I. Speed with_whicll proton is to be projected is' v' and centripetal acceleration of electron is' ac'
is given by· respectively. Mark the correct statement :
(a} V
/eE 0 b 2e ('rb)
= ·r---;;;-; ac = m E O (b)
·=r---;;-~
l}
0 e , ( Ji)
r2eE b ac = 2m E. r 0
r------
(d) v
eBob·_
=. 1-------, e (b)
uc =-E 0 -
V m m r
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r
1-. - ~--·----- ~--w -,•· . . _
J
<- ~
iL~~;l_!-!____ ~,_c___._·--·----··-"· , -Pro1'_l~~..!.-~!!-..!Jte_2~~f_~ty. &-M_ac...~':..!!IJ~ .~~:__

2. Mark t.he INCORRECT option :
(a) Work done by electric fic;ld on proton is zero.
,f1
(b) If v = 2eEob proton may strike outer surface of analy-;:er.
m ·
(c) If v := ~Ze!ob proton may strike inner surface of analyzer. ,-,
(d) If an electron is released with zero initial veloci from inner s"4rface of analY2et it will
;trike outer surface with velocity v = 2 eE Ob ln(1), where me is:mass of electron.
me a
3. Mark the correct option:
(a) If £ 0 is made !a!&'~r then in order to maintain same t.rajectory,initial speed has to be
· decreased. ·
(b) If proton enters ~lo.s~r to the inner surface it will require smalle~}speed to follow circular
trajectory. -
(c) It. does not .matter \~herti the protons enter the device it requires same speed to follow
circular trn.jec-tor.y. , ,.· ·_: ·
· (d) A deuteroir (charge ·te~·
mass 2m) will require greater speed as'comparcd co proton to
. follow .circui.~r trajcct~cy. .
Compr~henslon - 2
·-i- ~;·;~ormly_ch~ged-'thi~shellof d1~rge 20µC, ~~ss l k~:·:·;·:~;~~s 1 ~i~~:kept~~ri~its_ce:~::~:7

ongm. A umformlycharged sphere ofma$s 2kg am.I radius 1 m havmg a totalchargcofS µC,
· is kept. will1 its centre-at x =5 m ... -: -, . · -, · ·
' .. - - •• ·-. ·• _- .. y . ".
4. At which of the following points is the net electric. field zero ?

. - - .. - .. ' - . 10
(a) .X'?2+.J2~
. (b) x~2: . . .
. . . . ... ·. - •· .. ·. -Jirn (c.) x=-m 3 (d) x=lO m .
5. Select the correct stateµlent(s)- : . · · ·

(a) For finding potential at the origin, we need to know the charge on shell as well as on the
sphere. . .. :i
(b) For finding the electric field at the origin, we need to know the charge on the shell as well
a.1; on the sphere.
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_'___Electrostatfo~s_·_.:_ _ _ __ ·........ .
(c) For finding the potential at the origin we need to know the charge on the sphere but not on
--~--~- -95 _·-~-1·=
the shell.
(d) For finding the electric field at the origin, we need to know the charge on the sphere but
_ not on the shell.
6. When the bodies <1re released on a smooth horizontal surface from the position shown.
(a) The initial acceleration of shell is 36 mm/s 2 .
(b)· The initial acceleration of sphere is 18 ·mm/s 2 •
(c) The initiai acceleration of shell is 18 mm/s 2 •
(d) The initial acceleration of sphere is 36 mmts 2 •
Comprehensio'n - 3 . ' - . - ---~·- ...... -_ _- - _--···--·.--· ----~:7
A11 air ionizer filters particles of. dust. pollen Charged

and other allergens from tl:ie air using dust particle ' .-
electric forces. In ·one type of 1cinizer (see ..10cm •·
· diagram);' a :itream of.air Is drawn ih with ·a
speed of3.0 mis. The air passes through a I.. ; ~ -·
. I
ijne, highly.charged wire mesh that transfers ,, 1'c'!I ____..

el~ctric charge to the particels.·.,rhen the air
passes throtjgh paralleJ "collector" plates that
attract the'charged particles andtrap t11em in F.irie metal mesh Collector plates
a filter. Consid,er a dust particle ofradius 6.0 (charging region) .• with filter
µm. mass 1.0 x 10··13 kg an~f charge 100 e. "'ti• a
The plates ·are 10 cm long a11d are separated by a distance of 1.0_ cm. lgI1ore gr'.ayity._Assutne
that the spe~d of dust particles does not change, after cr~ssing_ th~ .m~s}l;_.; ·..
7, Ignoring drag force, what would be the minimum potemjal c;l.ifference between the plates to
ensure that all the particles get trapped by the filter ? ,
(a) 2250 V (b) 3750 V (c) 1500 V (d} 1125 V
8. Consider a partide injected in the lowest point of the pla!es at the above potential difference.
Ignoring air drag, at what speed would the particle be uioving relative to the stream of air just
before hitting the filter? · ·
(a) 0.6 m/s (b) 3.6 m/s (c) 3·infs approx. (d) 6 m/s approx.
9. Taking air dra~ into consi9eration : ~ ~ t •
(a) The potential difference required would be le~ser a:nd speed. of striking would be more.
(b) The potential difference required would be more arlcl speed of str1king would be lesser.
(c) The potential difference required would be lesser °'nd speed of striking: would b.c also
lesser. . .. . .
(d) The pot,erttial difference required would be more and speed of striking. would also be
more. ' ...
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-"71 .. -·_
·-- -_..;:-.:::: - ----'------
I .- j.[H] [~P_VAN~ED~PEUJBLEMS~--
- ..__-_·.~---------- __.__J
--~ '"T -
_/ I-~ '
~Only One Aiternative is Correct

1. Figure shows a ball having a charge q fixed at a point A. Two identical
+q
balls of mass m having charge +q and -q are attad1ed to the end of a..
light rod of length 2a. The system is released from the situation shown,
Pivot
'in figure. Find che angular velocity of the rod when the rod turns.,.
through 90°. +q
2a
(a) .,J2q (b) ---====
, q A
3:itE 0 ma 3 ~3~e 0 ma 3 . -q
(c) q (d) ./j.q

~6m; 0 ma 3 41t£ 0ma 3
2. In a certaip. region of spa~e,· .the electric field is zero. From this we can conclude that the
electric _potential in this regiori is :
(al constant (b) zero (c) positive (d) negative
a. The glob_e or a van de Graafl'.
ienerat<?r has a radius of 0.1 m and is mar8ec1. to a pote~tial of
to
~·?
-ll x 10 4 ) v_ relative µiµ~ity. An electron escapes from the· globe with .a negligible initial
velocity." What will be
(a) (1.:5 x 10 7 ) m/s

· (e):(3·x-10 8.) m/s
·the
velocity of the electron when the electron is very far away from the
(b) (3 x 10·· 8 ) m/s (c) (35 x 10 15 ) m/s (cl) (6 x 107 ) m/s

.
.4. 'The pictufe t~ ·i:he 'ri.gbt shows the 'electric field lines hE!twecn two ++++++++++
'parallel plates that~ fut all
,practical purposes extend an infinite p
• a
distanc~-both to the right and' fo the left and into and out of the .
paper. I:oui- points· P'.Q,R arid ·s ·are marked in this pi1:ture. At
which point is the electric poi:~ntiol the largest?
', ,,
', , s"
• "~'
(a) P (b) Q _.
---
--- _-----
(c) R (d) s·_ ·
(e) The electric potential is the same at all four point
5. An electron at a potential of -10 kV moves to a point where its potential is -1 kV. Its potential
energy has:
(a) decreased
(b) increased
(c) not changed
(d) one needs to know tlie-distancc .between the poims to say
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&.. If the' electric field is· zero ..within some region· of space, th-e electtjc· potential' within th~.t
region:
(a)' musfbe zero . (b) must be positive , · .
(c) mu~t:be neg~p.ve (d) must have· a conscant·vahle
7, A charge +q'.is:~ed
at.each of the points X = Xo, X = 3Xo·, X ;= 5Xo , •..••. co on the x-axis .and a·
. charge -q.is .fixed at each of the points x = 2x 0 , x = 4x 0 , x =6x 0 ,.: •• ,oo. Here x 0 is a +ve
constant, Take the electric potential at a point due to a charge Q at a distance' r from it to be .
. 4 ~, :r. Tht;n the pe>tential a~ the otigi~ due to.the above
.. 0 . . •
ofch~rges i~ ·: ·
.
sys~em
. . . . .
q q~2
; (a) 0 (b) - - = - - (c} cc · (cl) 4 ..
8m: 0 x 0 ln2 , ri:~of o · .
8. A metallic ·rod. of length l rotates at angular velocity w about ap. axis pas~ing ~n; enf ' : · tlirough
and·perpendiculartothe rod.If mass ofelectron ism and its charge is -e then·the magnitude of ..
potential difference between i~ tw'O ends is : · · ; '· · ·
22 ·22 . 2 · ·
(a) mro. l.. (b) mro, l (c) .mro l . (d)' · none of these .. ·' ·..·.,. ·
(2e) · ·e - e · · . . . · ·
9._ When the separation betwe~n two. charges is increased, the electric. potential energy of the
. charges·: . ·
(a) _incre;tses (b) decreases ·
(c) remains the ~ame (d) may increase or decrease
-10',. 11\e electric field in a region ;, ~iven by E = ( 411)(Y ,I,) l +(2ax- 2 .fz") l +( "1,y }~, whe,eo is a•
positive constant. The eqa'atio'n of an equipotential surface will be of the' form:

(a) z = constant / [x 3 y 2 ] (b) z = constant- / [xy 2 }
(c) z = constant / -[x 4 y 2 ] (d) none· otthese
ll!, If a = 30 cm, b = 2d cm, q = + 2.0 nC and· Q = -3.0 nC in the figure; what is tile potential
difference VA - VB ?
@-.......~ ..............~............ -... ~.......... ,@
q A B Q
(a) +60 V (b) -+'72 V (c) +84 V (d) +96 V
12. Four.·identical p'ai:titlcs, eacfrof charge g and mas! mare released from rest simulf!aneously at
the vertices of a squ'are of sid'e L. When· their distance from the centre of the square doubles,
the speed of each particle is : ~--- · ·
(a) q2 (l + 2.J2) (b) .J~2}2} (c) /q 2 ~1 + 2-12) (d} q 2 (1-f 2-./2)
16.Jz1t c OmL V, 16 1t E om!:. . V8.J2a £ 0mL 4./2,rs 0 mL
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_______P_rgblem.s in .Electricity & Magnet.ism

13. A spherical drop of mercury having an electric potential of 2.5 Vis obtained as a result of
merging 125 identical spherical droplets. The electric potential of each of the original small
droplets is :
(a) 0.1 V (b) 0.2 V (c) 0.4 V (d) 0.5 V
14. An infinite number of concentric rings carry a charge Q each alternately ,. ................fl
positive and negative. Their radii are 1, 2, 4, 8, ..... meters in geometric ..~····a 3--••, \
progression as shown in the figure. The potential at the centre of the rings / \
will be : ( )
\ ;
(a) zero (b) Q '\ /
12 r.:e 0 ·~...~........~......~
(c) _g__ (d) _g_
81ts 0 6ne 0
15. Two point charges of +Q ea.ch have been placed at the positions(-~ ,0,0) and(~ ,0,0 The J
locus of the points in yz.plane where -Q charge can be placed.such that to~al electrostatic
potential energy of the system can become equal to zero, is represented by which of the
following equations ? ·
(a) Z 2 + (Y -a) 2 =2a
(c) z2 + y2 = 15a 2 (d) None of these,

4
16, Let V be electric potential and E the magnitude of the electric field. At a given position, which
of the statement is true ?
(a) E is always zero where V is zero. (b) V is always zero where E is zero.
(c) E can be zero whern V is non-zero. (d) E is always non-zero where V is non-zero.
17, The electric: potential decreases uniformly from V to -v along x-axis in a co ordinate system as
we moves from a point ( -x O, 0) to ( xO,0), then the electric field, at th~ origin :
(a) must not be equal to .Y.. (b) may be equal~~ _y_
xo Xo
(c) must be greater than ..Y... (d) may be less than .Y...
Xo Xo
18. 1000 identical drops of mercury are charged to a potential of I Veach. They join to form a
single drop. The potential of this drop will be :
(a) 0.01 V (bJ 0.1 V (c) 10 V (d) 100 V
19, Potential difference between centre and the surface of sphere of radius R and uniform volume
charge density p'within it will be :
pR 2 pR2 2
(a) - (b) - - (c) 0 (d) pR
6so 4eo 2e 0
' .
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· 20._ A unit pos1t1ve poim charge of mass m is projected with a velocity V inside the
1, tunnel as shown. The tunnel has been made inside a unifonnly charged non- .
conducting s7here. Tlw mbimum velm:ity with wlnrli the point charge should
be projected such it can it reach the opposite end uf the tunnel, is equal to :
CJ A
• R' 2
-.
(a)·r pR1, ]1/2 .

_ 4mE 0 ,
(b) [,~n:.or
cc) r~ (2 2 -
l6mr: J 0
(d) zer.o because the initial and the final points are at same potential.
21. A circular ring of radius R with uniform positive charge density l per unit length is located in
the yz -plane with its centre ~ the origin 0. A p,-uticle of mass m and positive charge q is
pro]ectcd from the pol-1.t P (R,./3 ,0,0) on the positivt: x-axis directly tovvards 0, v11ith an initial
1.:_ . )..q
1u..uehc energy - - .
4°0
(a) The panic.le crosses O and goes to infinity.
(b) The p;1rticle returns to P.
(c) The particle will just reach 0.
(d) The p:1rticle crosses O and goes to R../3.
->
2 2. Electric field. 'given _by the vector E =x I + y J is
present in 1he y
XY-plane. A small rL,g c;-mying charge , Q, which can freeiy s:.ide on
a smooth non- ~nducting rod, is projected along the rod from the
point (0, L) such that it can reach the other end of the rod. "'1hat
minimum velocity should be given to the ring ? (Assume zero
gravity).
[a) ( ~,r· ---------',...._+X

(G, L)
(c) 4r~? r2
I 1. _I
[ 2m211/2
(d) Qr.
I
23. A sphe.re cuntains charge at uniform charge density p. "'1hich of the graph correctly c:escribes
potential as a function uf distance from its centre? (x-axis is pa;;;sing through centre, which is
origin). .
'V , V t ' V
(a) ~ x o,J _) r l_., (c) ~ x (d}

',l
~x
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24. Jn. wliich Qf the following cases potential energy increases ?
_(a) A sp~g-is-compressed-from its naturallen$1h.
· (b) 'rwo opposite charges are brought ·near each other.
, (c) Block is moved on rough horizontal surface. -
' . (d) Air bubble .rises up in water.
25. In the electrostatic field of a point charge_q from point 1 (fi&1:1J"e) we 1 ...•..... , ..
moved one and the same charge to points 2, 3, 4. Flnd work done on the
charge during the movemerit in each case and compare them.
~\
·(a) ,W2 .< W3 > W4 . ·
(c) ·W2 = W3 =o/4
(b} W2 < W3 < W4
(d) W 2 =W 4 < W3
)
. 4
3···-.............
' ,.
26. · An infinite conducting plate of thickness 0.0200 m is surrounded by a uniform field E = 400
'{/m directed left to right_. .See ·me figure. Let the potential VO= 0 _at di,sqmce O.Q200 m to the
right of the plate. What is V 3 , the potential 0.0300 m to the left of the plate ?
~ §...
V1 V
0.0300 m 0.0200m 0.0200m
(a) -28 V , (b) -20 V (c) +20 V . fd) +28 V _

27. A uniform electric field points in the positive x direction, as shown below. Along the two lines
fi, Ji we plot the electric potentials as a function of distance. Choose the correct plot.
'i /f2
---./
/
/
··";
E
......•··
(
i~~ --·······--... f,
...
X
2
~ ro
E 1. 2 F ~
(a) .<I:! (b)
R. g_
Distanci; Distanw
.!l' .~
i:: i:
(c) 0ID (d) 0~
(l_
z (l_ 1, 2
Distance D/slancc
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28. 'lwo point charges IQ and Q.arc kept .it a distanced from each other. At the midpoint uf the
lim:· joining both tlu· charges :
(a) putt'ntial is zero but dt'.ctric field is not zero.
(h) elet:trit: field is zero but potcnti;il is not zero.
(c) elet'.tric field as well as potential are zero.
(d) electric field as well as potential are non-zero.
29. A number of spherical shell~ of diffen~nt r.::idii arc nniformly charged to same potential. The
surface charge density of each shell is related witl1 its radius as :·
l
(a) a½ R 2 (b) cr .x- R1 (t) arr: R (d) a is same for all
30. A sphere carrying a charge of Q having weight w falls under gravity betv,;een a A
pair of vertical plates at a distance of d from each other. When a potential
differe~cc V is'applicd between the plates, the acceleration of sphere changes as
sbown in the figure, to along line BC. The value of Q is :
(a) ; (b) ~ C
2V
-+-d .........
(c) wd (d) ..Jzwd
V V
31. Positive charge Q is ,distributed uniformly throughout an insulating sphere of radius.R,
centered at the origin. A particle with positive charge Q is placed at x = 2R on
the x-axis. The
m~gnitude of the electric field at x = R on the x-axis is :
·2
(a) Q (b) Q (d) 17Q
_ 4ne 0 R 2 Sm: 0R 2 72JtEoR 2
32. An electron moves from point i to point J, in the direction of a uniform electric field. During
this displacement :
-+
E
f
(a) the work done by· the field is positive and the potential energy of the electron field system
increases.
(b) the work done by the field is negative and the potential energy of the electron field system
increases.
(c) the work done by the field is positive and the potential energy of the electron field system
decreases.
(d) the work done by the field is negative and the potential energy of the electron field system
decreases. ' ·· · ·
I
( e) the work done by_ the field is positive and the potential energy of the electrqn field system
does not change. . ·,
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33. Two identical particles, each with charg~ q, are placed on the x-axis, one at the origin ~nd the
other at x=S cm. A third particle, with charge -q, is placed on the x-axis so the potential
energy of the three particle system is the same as the potential energy at infinite, separation. its
x coordinate is :
(a) 13 cm (b) 2.5 cm (c) 7 .5 cm (d) 10 cm
(e) - 5 cm
34. In separate experiments, four different particles each start from far away with the s~e speed
and impinge directly on a gold nucleus. The masses and charges of the particles are : ,
Particle 1 : mass m O , charge q0
Particle 2 : mass 2m O, charge 2q0
Particle 3 : mass 2m O, charge q0 /2
Particle 4 : mass m 0 /2, charge 2q0
Rank the particles according to the distance of closest approach to the gold nucleus, from.,
smallest to largest. ·' : · . ' ·
(a) l, 2, 3, 4 (b) 4, 3, 2, l
(c) 3, 1 and 2 tie, then 4 (d) 4, 1 and 2 tie, then 1
(e) l and 2 tie, then 3, 4
35. In a certain region of space the electric potential increases uniformly 'iri ni.~vi~g from east to
west and does not vary in any other direction. The electric field may:
(a) points east and varies with position
(b) points east and does not vary with position
(c) points west and varies with position .· ri'
(d) points west and does not vary with position
(e) points north and does not vary with position
---+r ""' ...
36. The electric field in a region around the origin is given by E .. C (xi + y j) where C is a
constant. The equipotential surfaces in that region are :
(a) concentric cylinders with axes along the z-axis. 1,
(b) concentric cylinders with axes along the x-axis.

(c) concentric spheres centred at the origin.
(d) planes parallel to the xy-plane.
(e) planes parallel to the yz-plane.
37. Two particle with charges Q and -Q are fixed at the vertices o!Jan
equilateral triangle with sides of length a. If k .. - 1 - , the work
41ts 0
required to move a particle with charge q from the other vertex to the
center of the line joining the fixed particles is :
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_-.-
.. ~_Etf!_C_t-ro_s_ta-tic'.-; -------~~---·---- - _
(a) 0 · (h) kQq

------~--= ~-
(c) kQ11
"--~=- ==---1"'=1:::::0::;::3==!1=
(d) 2kQq
a {/2 a.
. /ik.Qq
(c)
a
38. The potential difference between tv,:o points is 100 V. If a particle with a charge of 2C is
transported from one of I hese points to the other, the magnitude of the work done is :
(a) 2C0 ,; (b) :oo J (c) 50) (d) 100'J
(e) 2 J
39. If the electric field is in the positive x din.,ction and has a magnitude given by E :a:Cx 2 , where C
is a constanr, then the electric potenti.-11 is given by V =
(a) 2Cx (b) -2Cx (c) C x:i /3 -(d) -C x 3 /3
(e) -3Cx 3
40. A particle with charge q is to be brough1 from far away to a point near an electrie"'. dipole. No
work is done if the final position of 1ht~ particle is on :
(a) the li:s.c thro:...:.gh the charges of the dipole
(b) a line that is perpendicular :o the dipole mor..ent
(c) a line that makes an angle of 45° with the dipole mo~ent
(d) a line 1li;1t makes an angle of 30° with the ~ipolt' moment
(e) none of the above
~l 1More than One Alternative are Correct

1. There is a fixed positive charge Q ai- 0 and A and B are points c Q
0
equidistan·" f:-om 0. A positive charge +q is ~akc:-. slowly by ~-
external agt'nt from A to R along [he line AC (lnd then along the line
CB.
(a) 'The total work done on the charge is zero.
(b) The work done by the electrostatic force from A to C is A B
:1egativc.
(c) The work done by the electrostatic force from C to B is positive.
(d) The work done by elt-'ctrostatic force in taking the charge from· A 1o B is depemlcnt on the
actual path.
2. A :".xed point charge Q is at origin. At 1 -0, a charge q with mass m is at x = a with leftward
· v O w h"1ch satls
ve1oaty · f"H'S --· 2 The panK
kQn = 3 mv 6. · le turns aroun d an d starts to move
a
rightward at the position /J < a.
(a) The ratio .!?. is .9._
a 7
(b)The ratm. b, 3
- 1s -.
a 7
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(c) The velricity of the particle at a large distanc~ from the origin in ./7~i 0 .
(d) The velocity of the particle at a large distance from rhe origin i~ zero.
3. The figure shows the equipotential contours due to three points charges. The labels on the
contours ;u-e i:1 volt!;.
-5
E s
53.7
\
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15
x-.axis (m}
(a) The e! ectric field at e is di~ected normaj. to the 221. 7 V contour and away from the 312.1 V
contou:. ·
(b) A charge released from rest on one of these contours will not move along the contour.
(c) Two of charges ?.Ie positive and one is negative.
(d) -118 .1 J of work is done to move a charge of 1 coulomb from d to c along the conr_oµr.
4. Mark' the
. ·:ncorrect sratement(s), (Assume reference point to be at infinity) :
.
(a) Electric potential at the centre of a unifonnly charged shell due to its own charge is zero.
(b) Elecrric potential at the centre of a uniformly charged sphere due to its own charge is zero.
(cJ Self energy of a q.ipole is positive.
(d) If \Ve change the reference paint, the potential difference between 2 points will not
change.
5. A negative point c-harge placed at the point A is :
a I <>
I~ · ~ ~ •I
•···-·····-· ~------·-·······•
+2q 1A +2q
1
(a) in st;ab!c equilibrium along x-axis
(b) in t:r.stab!e equilibrium along y-axis
(c) in st_ab!e equilibrium along y-axis
(d) in unsrab:e equU,ibrium along x-axis
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8.85 x 10 l'.'. C/m ?.. The potential at origin is assumed to be 0.
(aJ The potential at (1, 0, 1) is 2V (b) The po1cntic1l at (1, l, -1) is _l V.

::?.
. -]
(t:) The potential at (1, 1, --1) is 1 V. (d) The potential ( -1, - 1, -1) 1s V.
2 2

1. Consider points on the x axis.
~
(A) (P) The electric potential
continuously
decreases from x = 0 to x = u:,.
Uniformly positively
charged ring in yz-plane
with axis along x-axis
e--------
0
(B) (Q) The electric field
reaches a maxima
somewhere at positive finite value of x (not at x ""0).
charged sphere with
centre at origin.
()--
(C) (R) The electric field
decreases
continuously from
X::: Q tO X =CO,
'
charged disc in yz-plane
with axis along x-axis
(S) The electric potential reaches a maxima somewhere at

positive finite value of x (not at x =0).
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1. At the lower end of a vertit:ally po:.itiorwd insulator bar shown in the figure
therl' is a pearl of the mass m - w- 4 kg and a charge or Q 1 : Abuvr· it at ;i
height lr 0 20 nu, tht're is another 1wm·] with the samt· mass m and electric
c barge Q :! resting in equilibrium. At a given moment we kick the lower pearI
and it .Stans upwards at a velocity of Vu =2 m/s. How close_(in cm) mn the
m,Q,
lower pearl get to the uppt·r om• at mos! ? (Th(~ pt~arh cau move ;ilong the
bar without friction).
r]Assertion and Reason Type Questions

1. Statement-1 : The electrostatic force on a charged particle located on an equipotential
surface is zero.
Statement-2 X component of electric field is given by, EX =:.:.... 1:_V ~nd on equipmential
ox
surface potential V is constant.
(a) Statement-1 is true, Statcment-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct e>:planation for
Statement-1.
(b) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is not the correct c>:planation for
Statement-1.
(d) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
2, Statement-1 : An electric charge is fixed in free space, producing an electric field around it.
No work is done in displacing another charge from its position to any other
position.
Statement-2 : Electric field is conservative.
Statement-1.
(b) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is not the cqrrect e>:planation for
Statement-1. '
(d) Statemcnt-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
3. Statement-1 : Electrostatic field at a point inside a uniformly charged spherical shell due
to it,;;elf is zero.
Statement-2 : Electrostatic potential at a point inside a unifmmly charged spherical shell
due to itself zero.
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(a) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Sratement-2 is corre<.'t explanation for
Statement-1. ·
(b) Statement-1 is true, Statenient-2 is true and Staternent.-2 is not the correct explanation for
· . Statement-1.
· (c) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false.
.(d) Statement-I is fals,c, Statemenc-2 fs true.-
~Comprehension Based Problems
Comprehension -1
There is a uniformly charged ring having radius ·R, An. infinite line charge
a·
(charge per U:nit length X} is placed along diameter of the ·rmg. (in
gravity fr¢e/space). lotal cha.:rge on the ririg Q == 4..J2AR. An electron 'of
massm is :releru;ed from rest on the axis of the ring at a distance x = JiR
from .the centre.
1. Magnitude of initial acceleration of the electron :

(a) el
1tE 0 mR
(3 4/6
--·2{2) (b) ei
m: 0mR
(3 2-,f2)
+
4.Jfi
(c) el ( 3 + 2 {:;q (d) none of these

1tcomR 4J3 )
2. The distance from centre of ring on the axis where the net force on the electron is zero :
'
(a) 2R (b) .JZR (c) R (d) none of these
3. Potential difference between points A(x =.JJ'R) and B (x = R) i.e., (VA - Va) is :
(a)_ 1t; 0
[(1-32).11~3] (b) ~0[(1-1)-1~3]
(c) _ 1t~o [( 1 + i,)-1~3] (d) none of the above
Comptehen$ion -,2 ·- - - - -- - ~-- -·---· - - - -

. _ _ _ _:J
·;:here is;an insulator rod of iength i. and ot negligible ma;;~th two smau ba11s of massm and
electric ch<irge Q attached; to its ends. The rod can rotate in -the horizontal plan~ around a
vertical,axis crossing it a:t a L/4 distance from one of its ends. · - ·
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4. At first the rocl is in unstable t·quilibrium iu a horizontal uniform c]e,:tric field of fit·ld strength
E. Then we gently displace it from this position. Detcm1ine the maximum velocity attained by
the ball which is closer rn 1..hc axis in the suhscqucnt motion.
(a) (bl ,/:!.<JEL-

J- (c)
~QEL
- (cl) /4QEL
V 5m 5m \ 5m
5. In what position is the rod 10 be set so that if displaced a little from the position ii i;eings a
harmonic oscillarion about the axis A ?
E- ~
E-+
(aJ o---+--------o
A
(b) ( c) ~ ( d)
-+
6. What is the time period of the SHM as mentioned in Q.S ?
(a) 21t {mr (b) 21t~ 2 mL (c) 21t~SmL (d) 2x~SmL

fijff 3QE QE 4QE
Comprehension - 3 --~-----r~ • - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
l'wo very large parallel disks of charge have their cente_rs dn the x-axis and their planes
perpendfcular to the x-axis. The disk that intersects x = -R ha~ uniform positive surface
charge density +a, the disk that intersects x = +R has .uniform neg~tive surface charge d~nsity
----{J.
~ r---i
_/
(i)
O\j
( i i } ~ ' \ _ _ (iii)-__._1_o___._·______ (.)
IV O V
,,
7. Which graph best represents the plot of the x-component of the electric field vector on the
x-axis ?
(a) (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) '(d) (iv)
8. Which graph best represents the plot of the electric potential (V) as a function of x (treating V
= 0 at X =0) ?
(a) (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (d) (iv)
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Comprehension· 4 ~ --------------~
Below the fixed end of the insulating horizontal thrc<1.d, there is a

fixed charge A of 20 ~LC, which is samr· as the charge of the small
body B of m,iss mat the end of the thread as shown in the figure.
The body B is released and when it is at the lowest position the
~read is vcr::ical. Assume that thread does not str:ke the fixed
charge. The hody B comes to a stop at the lowest position.
9. Find the mc1ss of the moving body.

(a) l8 gm (b) 36 gm Cc) T2 gm (d) '.'fone of these
lU. Find the tension at the lowest position.
(a) 3.6 N (h) 0.72 N (c) 4.:n N (d) None of these
11. What is the initial acceleration of the small body ?
(a) 8.8m/s 2 (b) l0.5::-:/s 2 (c) 9.Sm/s 2 (d) None of these
Comprehension • 5 --- -------------

~---- - - - - - -
The source of the suns energy is a sequence of nudear reactions that occur in ib core. The
first of these reactions involves the collision of two protons, which fuse together to form a
heavier nucleus and release energy. For this process, called nuclear fusion, to oecnr the two
protons must first appto,:u:h until their surfaces are essentially in contact.
12. Assume both protons are moving with the same speed and they collide head on. If the radius of
the proton is 12 x 10-15 m, what is tht· minimum speed that will allow fusion to occur? The
charge distribution wijhin a proton is spherically symmetric, so the dectricfield arnl potential
outside a proton are the same as if it were point charge. The mass uf !he proton i.~ 1.67 x 10-27
kg.
(a) 3.79xl0 8 mis (b) 3.79 X 10 6 m/S
(c) 7.58 x 10 8 m/s (d) 7.58 X 10 6 m/S
13. Assume th,1t proton behave like a monoatomic gas at temperature T. For two protons with
kinetic energy equal to its average value so :ha~ it can undergo rhe process described in
previous question, what absolute temperature is required ?
(a) T ;=;2.1 x 10 9 K (b) T ccfi.9 x 10 8 K
(c) T =32 x 10 9 K (d) T =4.3 x 10 8 K
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_ - .. __ :::;::sHHHD• ___ _ _ _ ... _ _ -.
Th~ ·~lectric J>Otential in a. n:!gion is given )?y V (x, y, z) = ax Jo + qy 2 t· abi 2. 'a' is a positive j'
:o~tatlt of appropriate· dimen.~~ons aqd b~ a ,positive constant suchtl)a:~ V is ~olts ~hen x; y; Z
are 1n,m. , • · .· ·- . ·
a•• - ~ • • <•• • • • -1, • • ~ • • I·,.;:,._:,
14. The dimensional formula of' 0: js :
(a) MT-3 A-1 (b) MT-2 A···l
15. When b=O,then potential is that produced by:
(a} an appropriate point charge placed at the origin. ;,,
(b) an infinite line charge of positive uniform charge density along the z-axis.
(c). an infinite Jine charge of negative non-uniform density along the z-axis.
(d) none of the above.
16. Let b =2. The work done by the electric field when a point charge; +2 µC moves from the point
(O, 0, 0.1 m) to the origin is 50 ~u. The radius of the circle of the equipotential cuzve
correspondi~g- to V = 6250 volts and z = .../2 m i:i; : _
(a) 2.0 m (b) 1.5 m (c) 1.0 m (d) 0.5 m
Comprehension - 7 ---· -··· :-. : -_ :=~=-~::.:::-_-_::_--=-.--,---..·-:::::==========-----1
The .el¢dnc p9tential in '·a region of ·~pace is . given by

V =A(x 2 -3y 2 t·z 2 ) Wh~re x,y,z are coordinates of pointinm.A·is a
positive. constant.
Let us try ~o visualing the i;hiipe of.equipotential surfaces. Consider·V "" 0.
Then i;l)IlJ?,e of equipote~iiill,l·sudace is gi~en by x 2 -i-z 2 ~3y 2 • We<,i;:nn 2
see thatfor,a constant valite of _y, this# eqtiatiqn of a cirde centred at ~=====~
sam.e,pdint on y•axis. A$ they coordinate is,incrcased, the radius otthe
circle also inc,reas~s in same proportion. This. is the shape of a con~;
17. The dimensional formula for A js :

(a) ML2 IT-3 (b) MIT'"' 3 (d) none of these
18. Find ~1e e]ectric field at ( 0,0,¼m )- ,j
(a) -A k (b) ~A J () -A~ -A~ - 3 'l A

C ··2··J
A
(d) -t +-AJ--k
· 2 2 ,;
2 2 2
19. What is the half angle of the cone mentioned in the passage?
(a) 30° (b) 60° (c) 45"
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20. ff V = -1200 V and A"" 1 SI units, what is the locus of these puints in plane y = 10 m ?
(a) Circles of radius 30 m {b) Circles of radius + 20 m
(c) Cin:les of radirn; 10 m (d) No such points exist on plane y = 10 m
(!)
Co,mprehension - 8 . .. - • - - - - - - - - - - - ___ ___J
We suppose that we have a ring of radius a bearing a positive charge Q

unifonnly distributed on it. We shall try to find the potential at a point in the a
I
plane of the ring and at a distanCE r(O Sr S" a) from the centre of the ring. 8A I
Consider an ~le~~:t 68 of the ring at P. The charge on it is ~~~ . The potential r !
at- A due this element of charge is _l_. QoS. r,:;_-· l = !
. . · 4 1r£0 Z1t -va 2 + r? -7.arcosO 1
1
. 2 .
----=Q'- - . 68 , where b == 1 + I_ and c =Zr. The potential due to the charge on 1.he
4uo -2-irri .Jb-ccosO a2 a
• . 11"
entire ring is V =. Q r. rlRJ
4nco · JUI O vb cease
• I cannot immediately sec an analytical solution to
Ithis integral, so I integrated it numerically from r = 0 to r = 0. 99 a in steps of 0.01, with the

result shown in the follovlin~fgraph, in.which r=ma and V
_ .
= nQ
4r.s 0 a
.
1.5
0.5
0 .._......___ _.....____.__..,___........_......_______
o 0.1 0.2 o.3 oA o.s o.s o.7 a.a o.9 1
21. Why were limits of integration choosen from O to n: ?

(a) All points on ring were covered in this limit.
(b) The points ranging from n to 21t do not contribute to potential .
C
(c) ln taking =Zr, we took into account angles from 11: to 21t.
a
(d) We mQltiplied the expression by 2 instead of integrating from Oto 21t.
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22. From the graph, we c;m conclude that :

(a) the potential rcmai ns almost constant near the centre and increases rapidly near .the ring.
(b) the potential remains almost conscant near the ring and increases rapidly near the centre.
(c) the potential remains constant near the ring as well as near the centre.
(d) the potential increases in between the ring and centre and the then decreases.
23. If a positive charge is kept near the centre of the ring and confide to move in the plane of the_·
ring.
(a) It will tend to move towards the centre.
(b) It will tend to move towards the ring,
(c) It will tend to move in a circular path around the centre.
(d) It will tend to move in an elliptical path around the centre.
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MlLLIKAN'S OIL,DROP EXPERIMF.NT
Millikan's basic idea was to measure the race of fall of a single drop acted on by gravity an,d
drag fprces, apply Stokes's law to determine th.e drop rapius and mass,_then to measure, its
up\o\iard velocity in ;m opposjng e1ecLtic field and hence determine the
total charge on. an
individual. drop. A schematic of the Millikan apparatus is sh6wn in figure. Oil droplets·
charged by an atomizer are allowed to pass through a small. hole in the upper. plate ofa
parallel-plate capacitor. 1f these droplets are illuminated from the side, they appear as
brilliant stars against a: dark background and the rate of fall of individual drops may be
determfried. · ·· ·
Cit droplets
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View through
eyepiece
Telescope with
scare in eyeplec:e
If an elec?'ostatic field of several th~·usand volts per m~ter is appl!ed to the capacitor pl~tes.,
the drop may move slowly upward, typically at rates of hundredths of a centimeter per·
second. Because the rate· of fall is comparable, a single droplet with constant mass and radius
may be followed for hours, alternately rising and falling, by simply turning the electric field
on and off. Th.es~ drops arc faUing at the renninal velocity or rising ar tenninal velocity due to
the influence of.air resistance. In all the cases, tho buoyant force of air has b~~n neglected.
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: Assume that the electric field E is in the downward· direction and radius 9f the. drop is r. The j
i terminal velocity downwards with field off is v 1 and the tennin.il velocity upwards with field :
· on is v 2 • TI1e charge on.the drop can be suddenly changed by absorption o:f an ion which doEis ·
; not change its mass or radius significantly.
--.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .=-----~~-.. . .
""""--=====-== =~===-=--.,--~--~,..............,..........
24. lf the magnitude of u 1 and u 2 a.-c equal, the charge on the drop is :
(a) dirEictly proportional to the radius r
(b) <.Hrec:tly proportional Lo cube of rndius r
(c) inversely proportional to the electric field
(d) <lil'c.ctly proponional to th<) electric field
25. If the charge of the drop become:; lesser:
(a) v 1 remains unchanged. (b) v 2 increases.
(c) v 2 decreases. (tl) v 1 increases .
26. The velocity 11 1 of the drop downwards is 0.01 cm/s and velocity v 2 of the drop upwards is
0.05 cm/s. The upwards moving drop suddenly gets an ndditional charge and its upwards
terminal velocity reduces to 0.04 cm/s. Choose the correct statement :
(a) 'I11e additional charge is positive.
(b) The additional charge is negative.
(c) The ratio of initial and final charge is 5/4.
(d) The ratio of initial and final charge is 6/5.
'.A device shown in the figure may be used as an: energy :malyzer. It separates identk.al I
!charged particles moving with d ifferem kinetic energies. For exam pk, p-rays are electrons !
! emicted by some radioactive materials. If we place a bet.a emitler at O, all the electrons ·
'emitted in direction DA will concentrate at same spot C on the 5creen if they have same :
. energy. But if they are emiued with different energies, they will be spread over a region on I
: the screen. It is this situation that is found experimentally. On the other hand, if a nucleus .
!emi1~,; u·partides, it is found that I hey all have same energies. 1
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'. For t:he analysis of the situations. we wm ignore gravity and assume that BD can be ignored in .
: comparison to CX. The parallel arrows represent constant electric field. 1
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27. Choose the correct statement(s) : 1
(a) The path of charged particle in region AD is circular. _
(b) The charged particle shown is positively charged.
(c) The speed v of charged particle after coming out of th'e electric field is more than the initial
· speed v 0 . . . '
· · . · · · · " · ,. 1 • •
(d) If a _source emits neutrons, they will pass through withou_t deflection.
28. Choose the correct statement about displacement d.
(a) lt is inversely proportional to the length a.
(b) It is directly proportional to the kinetic ene~gy of incident particle (½;v5}
(c) It is directly proportional to the electric field E.
(d) For higher .!l. (charge to mass ratio), it is higher.
m ~
29. - Choose the correct statement(s) :

(a) d is a fixed value if we use a p-emitter.
(b) ·d is variable if we use a fi-emitter.
(c) dis 8 fixed value if we use an 11-emittei
(d) .. d is variab_le if we use an o.-emitter.
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f:,
.
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• .) ~· • t.
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,fiOnly One Alternative is Correct

1. A point charge q is placed inside a conducting spherical shell of inner radius ZR and outer
radius 3 R at a distance R from the centre. 111·e electric porentfaI at the centre of shell will be
1 .
.........- ......._ tm1es :
4.u:o
(a) . . .q. . . . 4<1 (c) Sq (d) 2q
2R (];>) 31{ -6R 3R
2. A positive charge Q is brought near an isolated metal cube.
(a) The cube becomes negatively charged.
(b) The tube becomes positively charged.
. .
(c) The interior becomes positively charged and the surface becomes negatively charged.
(d) The interior remains charge free and the surface gets non-uniform charge distribution.
3. A point charge q is placed at a distance of r from the centre of an uncharged conducting sphere
of radius R (< r). The potential at any poinr on the sphere is ;
2
(a) zero (b) - 1--1 (c) _l__ ~~.. (d) _l_. qr
41t1, 0 r 4na 0 r2 4m, 0 R
4. A conducting shell of radius R carries charge -Q. A point charge +Q is placed atthe centre.
The electric field E varies with distance r (from t~e centre of the shell) as :
(a) E (b) ~ \ _
i _ (c) ~ 1
-~
(d) j -
r R r R r R r
5. A number of spherical conductors of different radii have same potential. Then the surface
charge density on them :
(a) is proportional to their radii
(b) is inversely proportional t:o their radii·
(c) are equal
(d) is proponional to square of their radii
6. A point charge q is placed at rhe centre of a spherical metallic shell of radius R. Another poim
charge' cf is placed at a distance 2R from the cenrre of the shell. The force exerted by the
induced charges of the shell on the charge q is :
(a) 0
(d) cannot b~ determined
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· 7. Twu _rnncentric spherical shells are given conducting positivt charges :
(a) omer shel! wi[l be at higher potential.
(bi inner shell will be at higher potential.
(c) omcr will always be at higher potential irrespective of 1bc sign of charges given to two
spheres.
(d) no prediction can be m.:ide using given ,data.
8. A 110am icy of chargt· Q is distribur ed uni.form ly through a sphere of radius R. A smallt~r sphcn~
of radius dam! rnnc:entri1.: wilh the [arge sphere is now removed from ii; leaving a spherirnl
cavity wil.11 no charge in it. The charge density of the remaining shell has not changed. The
e lectroscatic potential at a distance r > R, outside the shell, is 1:
(a) _l_Q(R 3 -d 3 )(b) _l_Qr 3 (c) _l_QR 3 , (d) _1_Qd 3
4m:o rR 3 4m:o rd3 411:eo rd3 4xs o rR 3
9. Two conducting spheres of radii ri and r2 have same electric fielt;l. near their surfaces. The ratio
of their electric potential is :
2· 2
(a) .2._ (b) r2 (c) .:1.
r] r/ r2
10. In ~e above problem, the potential of the inner ball is:

(a) _Q_ (b) ~ (c) ~ (d) none of these
3m: 0 R 311:s 0 R 3m: 0 R
11., Three concentric conducting spherical shells carry charges as fo]J.ows + 4Q on the inner shell,
-2 Q on the middle shell and -SQ on the outer shell. The charg~ on the inner surface of the
outer shell is :
(a) 0 (b) 4Q (c) -Q (d) -2Q
12 . Consider the arrangement of two concentric conducting shells with radii a
. and b respectively as shown in the diagram. The inner shell carries a
charge Q. The outer shell is grounded : s•
(a) potential at C equals zero.
(b) potential at S equals zero.
(c) potential at P equals zero.
(d) none of the above.
13. Two conducting, concentric, hollow spheres A and B have radii a and b respectively, with A
inside B. They have the same potential V. A 1s now given some Chfllge such that its potential
becomes zero. The potential of B will now be :
(a) 0 (b) v(1-f)
,,.
(c) ~a (d) V(b-a)(b+a)
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14. A charge Q 0 is pfo.ced af centre of spherical cavity of a conductor and
another charge Q, is placed outside the conductor. The correcl statement is :
(a) Force on Q 0 and Qare equal and opposite.
(I~) Ft;uce on Q 0 is zero and force on Q is non-zero.
(c) Force on Q and Q 0 is zero.
(d) force on Q 0 is non-zero and force on Q is zero.
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15. There are two uncharged identical metallic spheres 1 and 2 of radius r separated by a distance
d (d >> r).Acharged metallic sphere of same radius having charg~ q is touched with one of the
sphere. After some time 1 it is moved away from the system. Now f~1e uncharged sphere is
earthed. Charge on earthec!, sphere is :
(a) q (b) -q (C.) --

qr (d) 0
. 2d
[n fhe figure shown what is the electric potential energy of the syst~m ? ( q
is at the centre of the conducting neutral spherical she 11 of inner radius· a
and outer radius b). Ignore self energy of point charge.
. 2
kq
(a) 0 (b ) - ·
. 2b ,.
kq 2 kq 1; (d) kq2 - kq2
(c) - - -
2b 2a 2a 2b
17. A positive charge Q. is located at the centre O. of a thin metallic neutral spherical shell. Select
the correct statement from the following :
(o) The electric field at any point outside the shell is zero_
(b) The charge on th~ outer surface of the shell is -Q.
(c) The outer swface of the spherical shell is an equipotential surface.
( cl) The electric field at any point inside the shell, other than O, is zero.
18. A solid conducting sphere having a charge Q is smrounded by an uncharged concentric
ccmducting hollow spherical she11. Let the potential difference between the surface of the solid
sphere and that of the outer surface of the hollow shell l'Vill be V. If the shell is now given a
charge of-3Q, the magnitude of new potential difference between the same two surfaces is :
WV 00~ WW WW
19. Figure shows a dosed surface which intersects a conducting
sphere. If a positjve charge is placed at fhe point P, the fiux of the
electric field through the dosed surlace :
p
.(-())""'\
\ _:
(a) will remain zero \\. ...:
-.....
Closed ··---••..••/
. Conducting
(b) will become positive
surface sphere
(c) will become negative
(d) wm become undefined
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20. A ~harg_e Q, i,s un_iform is distributed over t:;wo concentric nori-conducting spherical shell of radii
rand R (> r) such that the surface charge densities are equat The potential-at:tJie common
centre, is : ;'."r' ~·.:,i . 1~ :. ~: ~ • .. ~ ~~ ~ f(..,;-: \~t~ ti'! ,
(a)
·Q(R-r) (b)· Q .,r, .. ,, ,,~H:: , ,· ...
4rm 0 (R 2 + r 2 ) .· ,_ 4 1mo(R_ +,;) 1 · ,,,' . ,. , -, • . 1
(c) Q (R-~,r) · (d) none of theiie . ·::· .

4rn, 0 (R 2 +,:~) ,. • )i,"
21. Two identical conducting sphere having unequal positive charges qi,and q 2 .are separated by
; , distarl~e r. If ~ey are illfl~e to _touch each other and then ~epargted ag~n; to. same .~istaO_¥!'i, m,~
· . _the electrostatic force beq.veen them in this C<!,Se must b~ : :J '.'· · ., ,;··~ ,·, ., .-=:
(a) less than before (b) same as before ... · ' · -:.
(c) .more thap. before (d) none of these
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22. Ametal sphere of radius R has a charge ~Q on it. Another rn~tal sphere of radius 2R has a
charge + 2 Q on it. The two are placed far away fro'm each otheriand connected_ .by a wire. The·
magnitude of charge that,will flow through this wire will be :.:i, / i ''"' .'. ,T·.-,·
(a) Q (b) Q (c) 3 Q

r' ·· (d). none,~f ili;se'
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2 .
2 • t • ~
23.~·. A hollow spherical conductor has inner radius a and outer radius b. A positive point charge + q
is placed at the centre of the sphere. The conductor is uncharged. The pot~n~ial at a distance r
from centre (a< r< b) is : · · ' · ··'
(~)y~.K[~+q(ba;~).J (b)V=~q 1,,, -:. ·· ... !,.~;~ r :

.. ~~ •
.T I I. )ll.. !T_;-- .. - ~--.:' ~..-!~. . ~. :
.. ' .' .(c) zero . (d)·V = Kq

~. ,-I
b
24. A_ positive point charge Q is kept (as s_hown in the figure) inside a neutrru, . ~ E
. r;:onducting shell whose centre is at C. An external uniform electric field E is ,. . .. ·
appli~d. Then : · ··c , ,
~! • . I -j • • • L.:.: '.~1 -- 1 _1 , • .- - ~ ~I -~---:;a.\ . . i. ~---
c~) f?r~~ on Q du~ to E IS zero. . ~--- ,o ·,-~_: .. - '~1,< .. :,,._. ,<;, .

(b) net force ,of.I. Q is ze~o. -,, . . ,~;,,.., Y .. ~ -. ._,, .,~: ... -·~ . , ··
(c) net force acting on Q and conducting shell
.
considered
. as a system is zero.
(d) net force acting on the shell due to E is zero. ·
25. Ihe diagram shows three concentric conducting spherical shells having
radii T ,2R and3R. The initial potential of each shell is as mentioned in
the figure. If the inner most shell is earth then~ the charge present on its
outer surface would be equal to :
(a) zero (b) 40nEoR
(c) 4 m:; 0R (d) -m:: 0 R
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26. A positive point charge Q is placed at a point P, which is at a distance L from the centre 'C' of
an uncharged metallic ball of radius R (L > R). Ihere is a point G on the line PC. at 'a distance
R / 2 from C. Then, the electric potential at G is : ·
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R
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27. When an uncharged cubical metal block is brought near an infinite uniforinly charged
non . conducting plane, choose the correct option.
(a) Charges will be induced on block and it will be attracted towards the plane.
(b) Charges wilJ be induced on block and it will be repelled from the plane.
(c) Charges will be induced on block but it won't experienc..e any force.
(d) Either A or B depending on nature of metal.
28. Four identical large metal plates are arranged parallel to each other, with equal gaps in
between. They are given charges q,2q,3q and 4q (counting from any one side). The outermost
pl~tes are now shorted. The charge which flows through the shorting wire is :
4q 3q . Sq
(a) .._,.. (b) - (c) - (d) none of these
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29. A metal. sphere A of radius r1 charged to a potential $ 1 is enveloped by a
thin walled conducting spherical shell B of radius r2 . Then 4> 2 of the sphere
A after it isconnected by a thin v.ire to the shell B will be :
(a) ,1 .~L
r2
. (b) 91 ( r2
r1
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30. A conducting sphere of radius R and a concentric thick spherical shell of

inner radius 2R and outer radius 3R is shown in figure. A cho.rge + 10 Q is
given to the shell and inner sphere is earthed. Then charge on inner sphere
is:
Ca) -·1·Q (b) -lOQ
(c) zero (d) none of these
31. A point charge Q is placed at a distance 3R from the cEmtre of a hollow thin earthed
conducting thin shell of radius R as shown in the figure. What is the electric potential due to
the charge on spherical shell at a point A at a distance R from centre of shell ? ·
2
l'
:I_.!!..
(a) - . ___ (b) _ _
l_ --· .~...........
4n.& 0 3R 4nt 0 (2.SR)
(c) z.ero (d) none of these
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32. A conducting body 1 has some initial charge Q and its capacity is C. There are two other
conducting bodies, 2 and 3 having capacities : C 2 = 2 C and C 3 ---)- oo, Bodies 2 and 3 are
initially uncharged. "Body 2 is touched with body 1 sufficiently Jong for charge transfer to take
place. Then, body 2 is removed from body 1 and touched with body 3, for sufficient time and
then removed." This proc~s is repeated N times. Then the charge on body 1 at the end must
be: · · ·
'
(a) Q/3N (b) Qj3N-t (c) Q/N 3 (d) none of these
33. A conducting sphere of radius R and charge Q is placed near ~ unifonnly charged
non-conducting infinitely large thin plate having surface charge density cr. Then find the
potential at point A (on the surface of sphere) due to charge on sphere.
-1-,e 0
( hereK =41te
0
=1!.)
3
cr
+ +Q
~----~;~
+
l
(a) K Q --2.....R (b) K Q - oR (c) K~ (d) none of these
R 4e 0 R e0
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34. A point charge Q is placed at the centre of a spherical ~onductuig shellJ tp.e
shaded part of the figure. A total charge of - q is placed on the shell. The
2
magnitude of the electric field at point P 1 at a distance R 1 from the centre is Q
....... :.. . The magnitude of the electric field at point P 2 a distance R 2 from
the centre. is ........ . -q
(a) 0, 0 (b) k~ ,0
R1 .
(c) k(Q ;q) ,0 (d) kQ, k(Q-q)
R1 Rf Ri
~
35. The figure shows two concentric shells isolated from each other. The smaller
shell has radius b and net charge + q. The larger shell has radius B and net
charge+ Q. Jf R is the distance from the common centrer, the highest electric.
potential V occurs : ~ ·
(a) only at R =0
(b) anywhere R s: b
(c) in the region b < R < B
(d) immediately outside the larger shell
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36. On a conductor of non uniform cur\Tature, the charge :

(a) has the greatt'st COIKt'11tration on thf' p,irl of greatest ra<li.us of curvat urc.
(bJ has the greatest concentration on the parts of least radius of curvature.
(c) is distributed unifonnly on the whok surfat:e.
(<l) is distrilmted uniformly over it.s volume.
37. Inside a charged thin conducting spherical shell of rndius R, a point charge l Q is pk1ccd as
shown in figi1re. The pot~·ntial of the shell would be :
(a) V = Q
Q (b) V > Q
4n.: 0 R 4rc e 0 R
(c) V < Q (d) Anything is possible

4ite 0 R
38. Which one of the follm.ving statements about a charged conductor in electrostatic equilibrium
is true?
(a) The electric field just outside the surface is zero.
(b) The electric field just inside the surface is perpendicular to the surface.
(c) The electric charge is distributed uniformly throughout the volume of the conductor.
(d) The electric field just outside the surface is perpendicular to the surface.
39. A parallel plate capacitor has two layers of dielectric as shovm in figure. This Y
capacitor is connected across a battery. The graph which shows the variation ~ " k:::4 2
of electric field (E) and distance (x) from left plate.
y y X
. ~ (d,O) (3d,0)
(a) (b)
(d,0) (3d,0) x . (d,O) (3d,0) x
y y
r
(d)
(c) (d,O) (3d,O) x' (d,O) (3d,0) x
40. A 300eV electron is' aimed midway between two parallel metal plates
7 Joi v:_
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with a potential difference of 400 V. The electron is deflected upwards 30o;;v
and strikes the upper plate as shovm. What would be the kinetic energy of :-
the electron just before striking the metal plate? Neglect the gravity and ======
air resistance.
(a) 360 eV (b) 400 eV (c) 500 eV (d) 700 eV
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41. In a certain region of space, the potential is given by V = k (2x 2 - y 2 + z 2 ). The electric field
at the point (l, 1, 1) has magnitude :
(a) k,;J6 (b) 2k..J6 (c) 2k-,/3 (d) 4k-J3
42. A charged large metal sheet is placed into uniform electric field, perpendicularly
to the electric field lines. After placing the sheer into the field; the electric field on
the left side of the sheet is E 1 = 5 x 10 5 V/m and on the right it is E 2 = 3 x 10 5
V/m. The sheet experiences a net electric force of 0.08 N. Find the area of one
fac_e of the sheet. Assume external fieid to remain constant after introducing the
large sheet.
e,
Use ( - 1-) ... 9 x 10 9 Nm 2
4rre 0
/c 2•
(a) 3.6 rr x 10-2 m 2 (b) 0.9 7t X 10-2 mz

(c) 1.8 1t x 10 - 2 m 2 (d) None of these
43. A non-conducting sphere with radius a is concentric wid1 and S!Jrrounded by a @ · ~. . ·
conducting spherical shell with inner radius b and outer radius c. 'The inner · ..•..
sphere has a negative charge uniformly distributed throughout its volume, · b ": ·
while the spherical shell has no net charge. The potential V (r) as a function of . :·
distance from the center is given by : · · · ,
I I I r II.,~ I
Q a: b: CJ r. a: Iii Cf
I : ; Vt I • •
(a) V(r) !, 1 ' (b) V(r)j' ! I! !I
L t r I
(c)
~More than One Alternative are Correct

1. A conducting ball is charged and another siinilar paint charge is brought closer to the ball.
(a) The ball may attract the point charge.
,1
(b) The ball may repel the point charge,
(c) The electric field inside the ball due to ball's charges in non-zero.
(d) The net electric field inside the ball is zero.
2. A conductor A is given a charge of amount +Q and then placed inside an uncharged deep
metal can B, without touching it.
(a) The potential of A does not change when it is placed inside B.
(b) If Bis earthed, +Q amount of charge flows from it into the eru14..
(c) If B is eanhed, the potential of A is reduced.
(d) If B is earthed, the potential of A and B both becomes zero.
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:-3, The' figure,- shows a point -charge of CLS x 10-6 c at the centre of a
spherical cavity of radius 3 cm of piece of metal. The electric fie Id at :
(a) A (2 cm from the charge) is 0.
· · ,,; o.,y-A (2 cm from the charge) is 1.125 x 10 7 N/c.
(c} B (S cm from the cha'rge) is O.
··· -- (d) B (S
•
cm from the chaige) is 1.8 X 10 6 N/c.
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--4_. A-solid rp.etallic sphere h'!-s a charge +3 Q. Concentric with this sphere is a conducting thin
.. -spherical shell having charge -Q. The radius of the sphere is a and that of the spherical shell is
b (> a). What is chf! electric field at a distance r(a < r < b) from the centre?
(a) Q 2 (b) 3Q (c) 3Q (d) None of these
2 2 2
ne 0 r 4:m: 0 r 41tt: 0 r
5. A hollow, insulating spherical shell has a surface charge distn1mtion placed upon it, such that
the upper hemisphere has a uniform: surface charge density +cr, while the lower hemisphere
. h~s a uniform sutface 'iharge density -er, as shown in the figure. Their interface lies in
' xy-plane. Which of the following
,- starement (s) is/are correct? ·
.
l
(a)' The field at all points of xy-plane within the sphere points in the -ve
\ ',~· -z-direction.
z
-, (bJ J\U poiilts qf the xy-plane within die :;phere are equipotential.
(c) The field at all points on 2-axis outside the sphere point along positive
z-direction.
(d) The field at points on z-axis which are on either side of origin outside
the sphere is in opposite directions.
6. Two large conduccing sheets are kept parallel to each other as shown. In
equilibrium, the charge density on facing surfaces is a 1 and cr 2 . What is the
value of electric field at A ?
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7. Two large thin conducting plates with small gap in between are placed in
a uniform electric field'£' (perP,endicular to the plates). Area of each
plate is A and charges +Q and -Q are given to these plates as shown in
the figure. If points R!:S and T as shown in the figure are three points in
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(b) - field at point S is E
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(d) field at point Sis (E + _g_)

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(d) potential difference between A and B after earthing becomes V.

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(B) (Q) ·4s0 ::;e < 90°
(C} (R) 90° 5: e< 135°
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q I
(a) -Q uniformly distributed
(b) -Q non-uniformly distributed
(c) -(Q + q) non-unifonnly distributed
(d) none of these
2. Net charge on the outer surface of conducting sphere is :
(a} +Q (b) Q -qR (c) - qR (d) none of these
1 l
3. Potential at a poinr inside the cavity is :
(a) zero (b) positive
(c) negative (d) cannot be determined
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jVan de Graaff generator like-i::he one shown in figure are used to produce very high voltages.
tn the figure, the + signs represent positive charge and the - signs represent negative charge.
lln this CQmmon Van de Graaff generator, charge is separated by the frictional contact of the
belt and th!'! lower pulley shown. Positive charge eollects on the lower pulley and an equal
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e!:c1:'op.~ _frOlll tl_1c outside ~f tqe beJ t exper;ienc;~;p;o net forc'1 from the charge, built uv. on the t'
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lthe C~Vlty. 'fh,c P?tent1al that_ c~n Imtld up on the dome 1s ]lll)lted by the d1clectnc :strength of !
the air; ·Which_ is about. 3~,00_°.-V~cm fo~ dry aJt. a,t- rQom t~pe~atu~e. _When the. el~c~ic fie}~
[arqu:n~ -th~ -dome reaches· tit~ q1clcctr1c_ stre~g~h .of the au:, air mol~cules are, JOQJ.zed. Tim; .!
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l~na~l,~t the air to· conduct· electricity. Van de Gra.~ff generators are to~tindy used hi. college
pliysics laboratories. Wh,~n a student gees within? few inches of a Van de Graaff generatoi;
1she_·r:i'.l-3-~}l~w. a spar~·~th an 'instantaneous cup-ent-of 10 amp a~q· remains uninju~ed. Ju}_
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4. The 660 V rails on a subway can kill a person upon contact. A 10,000 V Van de Graaff
generator, howevei:, will only give a mild shock. Which of the followin1 best explains this
seeming paradox?
(a) The ·generator provides more energy per charge, but since it has few charges it transfers a
)esser amount of energy.
(b) The generator provides more energy; but since there is little energy per charge the current
is small.
(c) Most of the energy provided by the generator is dissipated in the air because ·air presents a
smaller resistance than the human body.
(d) Most the energy flows directly to the ground without going through the human body since
the generator is grounded.
S. What is the maximum potential the dome, with a radius of 10 cm, ca_n sustain in dry air?
(a) 3 kV (b) 5 kV (c) 300 kV (d) 500 kV
6. Why is the potential of t11c dome limited by the dielectric strength of the air ?
(a) Once the potential of the dome reaches the dielectric strength of the ail:; charge fro·m the
belt is repelled by the charge on the dome.
(b) Once the potential of the dome reaches the dielectric strength of the ait; the .air heats the
metal of the dome and it is no longer a good conductor.
(c) Once the air molecules becomes ionized, charge on the dome can leak into the air.
(d) Once the air molecules become ionized, they no longer conduct electricity.:
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the dome instead of being repdled by "the charge that is already there ?
(a) The potential is zero inside the dome.
(b) ·i11e rnnducling dome shields the effects of the charges on tJ1e surface.
· (c) ··1bcre is only positive charge on the outside of the dome.
(d) Charge. does not build up on the outside of the dome.
8. What is the work required to move a charge q from the top of the belt to the surface of the
dome, if the amount of charge on the dome is Q and q was the only charge on the belt ?
- (a) ·O (b) kQq (c) kQq (d) kq
2r r r
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1. Both terminals of a battery of e.m.f. and internal resistance r are
grounded as shmvn. Select the correct alternative.
(a) Potential difference across A and Bis E.
(b) Current across AB is zero.
(c) Current across AB is E / r.
(d) None of the above
2. Five cells of e.m.f.'s lV, 2V, 3V, 2V and lV and having internal
resistances 1,2,3,2 and 1 ohm respectively are connected as shown in
figure.
(a) VA> Vs (b) VA =V.11
(c) VA <VB (d) VA =2V8
3. An electric box contains three e.m.f. ~ources as shown in the figure. Given,
S.i =2i 2 =2t: 3 =-6 volt, r1 = r2 = r3 "'Hl
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(c) internal resistance of the electtic box is 3/2 n. ·
(d) internal resistance of the elei;aic box is 1 o~
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the number of successively embedded equilateral triangle with sides
decreasing by half tends to infinity. The side AB has a resistanceR 0 • The
equivalent resistance between A and B is:
(a} x is infinice. (b) 1, is zero.
(c) x=2R 0 (Ji-1)

(d)x,= - 3 - Ro
S. 'I\velve identical resistors each ofva)ue lQ arc connected as shown. Net resistance between C
andDis:
D
(a)R =7 /6!1 (b)R=4/3D. (l:) R=l!l (<l) R =-3 / 40.
6. Seven resistors each of resi,stance R, are connected as shown in
figure. The equivalent resistance between A and B is:
(a) 4/3 R (b) 3/2 H
(c) 7 R (d) 8/7 R A,__...--'V'U\1\,--"---'\/\/V\,-~· B
7. For the circuit shown in the figure, potential difference V 11 -VA, is:
A B .
(a) 4V (b) - 4V (c) 12V (d) -12V

8, A cenain circuit with resistance R is supplied with power from N identical cells. At what
internal resistance of each cell will the current through R be the same whether they arc
connected series or in parallel~
(a) r=R (b) r=!!:..
N
(c} ,- "'R ../N
9. The external resistance of a circuit is 11 rimes higher than the internal resistan cc of the source.
The ratio of the potential difference across the terminn]s of the source to its e.m.f. is:
(a) 1/ri (b) n (c) ~:...!.\ (d) _11_
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10. A fuse wire is radius r, resistivity p, length 1 has a cnrrent f passing through it. If£ is the
emissivity of the fuse wire and T is the excess temperature above the surrounding then for
T -~< T0 :
I ~p (d) T = 41 ~-p_
(a) r =- -
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11, The potent ia I of point O in the steady state circuit shown on the right is: +1 v
(a), 11/12V
(b) 18/llV
(c) 16/9V
12. The equiv;1\ent resistann~ between points A and B is:
+3V
8 A 2
100
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30n 40n
(a) 32.5 n (b) 22.s n (c) 2.5 Q Cd) 42.s n
13, In the circuit shown below, the cell is ideal, with e.m.f. = 15V. Each
resistance is of 3 n. The potential difference across the capacitor is:
(a) zero (b) 9V
(c) 12 V (<l) 15 V
14, A hoiiow conducting sphere of inner radius R and outer radius 2R has ..__.,.+, 15V
resistivity ' p1 a function of the distance ' r' from the centre of the sphere:
p;::; kr 2 IR, The inner and outer surfaces are painted with a perfectly conducting •paint' and a
potential difference /J.V is applied between the two surfaces. Then; as I r' increases from R to
2R, the electric field inside the sphere:
(a) increases (b) decreases
(c) remains constant (d) passes through a maxima
15. Potential difference V p -VQ in the circuit shown is:
(a) zero (b) 1 volt
(c) - lvok (tl) 7 volt
16. Two similar cells are connected first in series and then in parallel the
ratio of balancing length on a potentiometer wire will be: a
(a) 1 : 2
(b) 2: l
(c) 4 : 1
(d) depends on internal resistance of cells
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17. For given circuit, heat produced by a current in resistance of 5 .Q is 10 cal/sec. Then the heat
produced in resistance of 4 0: is:
(a) 2 cal/sec (b) 2.5 cal/sec (c) 4 cal/sec (d) 5 cal/sec

18, Find the equivalent resistance of the circuit shown between points A and B. The number in
figure represents respective resistances in ohm.
6 35
(a) 22 Q
3 3
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(b) 28 .Q (c) 9.Q (d) none of these
19. 1\vo wires A and B of same material and mass, have their lengths .in the ratio 1 : 2. On
connecting them, pne at a time to the same source of potential, the rate of heat dissipation in B
is found to be SW. What is the rate of heat dissipation in A ?
(a) 40W (b) 20W (c} lOW (d) lOOW
20. The equivalent resistance between points 1 and 4 of the 2 R
circuit is:
"
(a) ~R
7
(c) 15 R (d) none of these
4
1 4
21. A given piece of wire oflength I, and radius rand resistance R is stretched uniformly to wire of
radius!.... Its new resistance is:
2
(a) 4 R (b) 8 R (c) 16 R (d) 32 R
22. Each element in the finite chain of resistors shown in the +
figure is 1 n. A current of lA flows through the final
element. Then what is the potential difference V across
~-V=?·
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J_1A 1
input terminals of the chain?

(a) 12 volt (b) 34 volt (c) 1 volt (d) 16 volt
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23. In the circuit shown in figure, the reading of ammeter is
the same with both switches open as with both closed.
Then the resistance R is (ammeter is ideal):
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(a) R "'"O (b) R =CX)
(c) R "'600Q (d) R = 1.000Q

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24. The p.d. between points A and H in a section of a c:ircnit shown in
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25. A current of 0.10 A flows through the 25Q resistor represented in the diagram. The current
through the 80 n resisror is: ·
(a) 0.10 A (b) 0.20A (c) 0.30 A (d) 0.40 A

26. Some light bulbs are cmmectctl in parnllel to a 120 V source
as shown in the figure. Each bulb dissipates an average
power of 6 W The circuit has a filse F that burns out when
the current in the circuit exceeds 9A. Delerminc the largest
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(a) 9 (b) 17 (c) 36 (d) 34
27. The equivalent resistance between the terminal points A and Bin the network shown in figure
is:
R
. . .a
7R (b) SR 7R (d) SR
Ca) (c)
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28, Two identical resistors with resistance Rare connected in the two
circuits drawn. The battery in both ciicuits is a 12 volt ideal battery. 2V II
\Vhich statement is correct?
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(a) More current will flow through each R in circuit than in ~
circuit-I.
(b) More total power will be delivered by the battery in circuit-II
than in circuit-I.
(c) The potential drop across each R will be greater in circuit-I than in circuit-II.
(d) The power dissipated in each R will be greater in circuit-I ~han in circuit-II.
29. In the two ci«:uit shown, all the light bulbs and batteries are identical. A B
If A,B and C respectively denotes the brightness of light bulbs A,R
and C then:
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(a) C > A =B (b) C < A =B
(c) C=A>B (d)C=:cA<B
30, When a current of 2A flows in a battery from negative. to positive terminal, the p.d. across it is
12 V. If a current' 3A flows in the opposite direction p.d. across the terminals of the battery is
15V, the e.m.f. of the battery is:
(a) 12.6V (b) 13.2 V {c) 13.5 V (d) 14.0 V
31. fn the circuit shown, the variable resistance js so adjusted that the
ammeter reading is same in both the position 1 and 2 of the key. The
reading of ammeter is 2A. If E=l0V, then xis:
(a) 2n (b) sn
l~ffi
A Ideal
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(c) 10 n (<l) 20 n
32. Four identical bulbs each rated 100 watt. 220 volt arc connected across a
battery as shown. The power consumed by them is:
(a) 75 watt (b) 400 watt
(c) 300 watt (d) 400/3 watt
33. A lead wire and an iron wire are connected in parallel. Their respective resistivity are in the
rnrio 49: 24. The lead wire carries 80% more current dmn the iron wire and the iron wire is
47% longer than the lead wire. The ratio of cross-sectional area oflead wire to that of the iron
wire is:
(a) 2: 5 (b) 1 : 1 (c) 5: 2 (d) 3: 2
34. Which graph best rcpresent-s the relationship between the electrical power and the current in a
given resistor that obeys Ohm's Law?
(a)J~ ~)J~
Current Current
(c)iL Current
(d)l~
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35. Resiswrs R 1 and R 2 have an equivalent resistance of 6 ohm when
connected in the circuit shown below. The resistance of R 1 could be:
(a) l (b) 5
(c) 8 (d) 4
36. The circuit shuwn has an ideal ammeter with zero resistance and
four identical light bulbs which are initially i11urninated. A person
R,
removes the bulb R 4 from its socket there by pe1manently R2
breaking the electrical circuit at that point. Which statemem(s) A t----;,.,.,1-----+
is/are cmc about the circuit after removing the bulb?
(a) The voltage from B ----j> C inc:,eases. f¾---w,~----
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(b) The power supplied by the battery increases.
(c) The voltage across R 1 increHses.
{d) The bulb R 2 maintains the same brightness.
37. Six idcmica1 light bulbs are connect:ed to a battery to form the circuit shown. Which light bulb
(s) glow the brightest?
(a) 1, 2, and 3 (b) 5 and 6 (c) 1, 2, 3, and 4 (d) 4 only

38. In the circuit segment shm.-vn, the porential difference V8 - VA ., , , 11 V at an instant when the
Q "'' l 61.iC. What can be said abmH the capacitor this instant?
Q 3.0kQ
• + 1~
A 4.0µF B
(a) lt is absorbing power at the rat:e of 20 mW.
(b) It is delivering power at the rntEi of 9.3 mW.
(c) le is delivering power at the nmi of 20 mW.
(d) lt is absorbing power at the rate of 9.3 mW.
39. In 1·he circuit shown, all five resistonces have the same value
R ohm and each cell has an e.m.f. E volt. Now AB is short:
r:ircuirnd by resistance less wire, find the current in this wire.
~E::}R
E~l-A
() E
(h)-
a zero .
6R
B
(c) E (d) none of these
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40. The voltage across the load is controlled by using the circuit diagram as R
shown in figure. The resistance of load and resistance of potentiometer
v,.'ire (ub) is R. The load is connected to the middle of polt~nciomcter. If
resistance of load is doubled, then potential across load :
(a) will become 4/9 times its earlier value
(b) will become 10/9 times ics cmrlier value
(c) will become 9/4 time5 its earlier value
(d) does not change
41. When you mp a switd1 to turn on a light, the delay before the light turns on is determined by:
(a) the speed of the electric field moving in the wire.
(b) 1:he drift speed of the electrons in the wire.
(c) the number of electron collisions per second in the wire.
(d) none of these, since the light <:omes on instantly.
42. If l = 80 mA, determine the magnitude of the current in the lOO .Q resistor
2ovf fRJ,ov 2000

(a) 40 mA (b) 160 mA (c) 200 m.A (d) 440 mA
43. r()Uf wires A,B,C and Dare nrnde of different materials. They each carry the same current I.
Wire B has t\A/ice the length of other wires. Wire Chas twice the 'internal electric field of other
wires_ Wire D has t\A/ice the diameter of other wires. Other than these differences, all wires
share identical characteristics. Rank the conductivities of these a maceriali;, from greatest to
least. '
A B C D
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(a) cf A =crs > ere > crn (b) O" A =(J 1J ""O'c'.=aD
(c) o A. =er 8 < Oc =crJJ (d) crA =cr 0 >ere =a 1J
44. The power !'.lissipated in a wire! carrying a constant electric current I may be written as a
function of I, the length l of the wire, the diameter d of the wire, and the resistivity p of the
material in the wire. In this expression. the power dissipated is directly proportional to which
of rhe following?
(a) l only (h} land p only {c) d and p only (d) l,d and p
45. Tn the circuit shown, the galvanometer shows zero current. The value of
resisnmce R is; SU
(a) l n Cb) 2n
(c) 40 Cd) 9n
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46. A uniform wire of resistance R is stretched uniformly n times and then cut to form five
identical wires. These wires are arranged in the form of a Wheatstone bridge. The effective
resistance of the bridge is:
nR R (c) n2R (d) n 2R
(a) - (b) ---·
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4 7. A conductor with rectangular cross-section has dimensions C
(ax 2ax4a) as shown in figure. Resistance across AB is x,
across CD is y and across EF is z. Then
B
(a) X = y = Z (b) X > y > z A
(c) y > X > Z (d) X > Z > y
48, In the circuit shown in the given figure, the resistances R 1 D
and R 2 are respectively:
R1
20n
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49. 'Two cells of the same e.m.f. E have different internal resistances r1 and r 2 • They are connected
in series with an external resistance R and the potential difference across the first cell is found
to be zero. Therefore, tI,ie external resistance R must be:
(a) r1 - r2 (b) r1 + r2 (c) 2r1 - r2 (d) r1 -2r2
50. In the following network of 5 branches, the respective current are i 1 , i 2 , i 3 6
etc. Given that i 1 = 0 .SA, i 4 = 1A, and i 5 = O.SA, the remaining currents
are:
(a) i 2 ,..-1.SA, i 3 =0.SA, i 6 =0.SA
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(b) i 2 = 1.SA, i 3 =-0.SA, i 6 = O.SA
(c) i 2 = 1.SA, i 3 =-0.SA, i 6 = -0.SA
(d) i 2 =1.SA, i 3 =0.SA, i 6 =0.SA
51. In the house of a person who is weak of hearing, a light bulb is also lit when somebody rings
the door-bell. The ring can be operated both from the garden gate and from the door of the
house. Select the correct possible circuit (s) required.
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(a) (b) (c)
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52. If M = mass, L = length, T = time and I= electric current then the dimensional formula for
resistance R will be: ·
(a) [R]=[M1L2T-Jr2J (b) [R]=[MlL2T·-3I2]
(c) [R] = [M 1L 21' 31-2 ] (d) [R] = [M 1L 2T 3(']
53. A conductor of resistivity p and resistance R, a1; shown in the figure, is connected across a
battery of e.m.f. V. Its radius varies from' a' at left end to 'li at right end. The electric field at a
point P at distance x from left end of it is:
vz2r 2Vl 2p
(a) (b)
rrR.[la + (b - a)xf nR[la + (b- a)x] 2
Vl 2 p
(c) (d) none of these
2nR[la + (b - a)xf
54. A piece of conducting wire of resistance R is cut into 2n equal parts. Half the parts are
connected in series to form a bundle and remaining half in parallel to form another bundle.
These bundles are then connected to give the maximum resistance. The maximum resistance
of the combination is:
(a) R (1 + ~) · (b) R (1 + n 2 ) (c) R

2 n2 2 · 2(l+n 2 )
55. In the given circuit, when key K is open, reading of ammeter is I. Now key
K is dosed then the correct statement is:
(a) If 6 1 > IR, reading of the ammeter is less than I.
(b) If IR < e 1 , reading of the ammeter is greater than J.
(c) If 6 1 < 2JR, reading of the ammeter will he :r.ero.
(d) Reading of ammeter will not change.
56. In the circuit shown., the batteries have e.m.f. E 1 = E 2 = lV, E 3 = 2.5 V and the resistance
R 1 = 10.0., R 2 =20n capacitance C = 10 µF. The charge on the left plate of the capacitorC is:
¢
~~-
(a) + 2 µC (b) - 4 µC (c) - S µC (d) +12µC
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57. A wire has linear resistan<."e p (in/ohm/m), Fi!'.d c'.1e resiatance R between,
points A and.B if the
side of the "big'' square is ::l.
(al pd . (b) fipd -
. ./2
'(c) 2pd (d) None of these
58. · If certain number of bulbs rated as (P1 watt, V vol:J, (P 2 watt, V volt) .... are connected in
series ac~ss a potential difference ofV volt, then power 'P' consumed by all bulbs is given as: · ·
1 : _ 1 1
(a) P =P1 +P 2 +P 3 •••••• , Cb) - = - ,;- -+-,,,,,.
p P1 P2 P3
(C) p2 2
:=P1· +P22 + p2
3_ •• ., ••• ( d) ::ione o: these
59, The circuit below. is made hp using identical '.:ght bulbs. The light bulbs of maximum
brightness of the following will be:
C
) ;
D
=
(a) A (b) C - (c) D (d) E
60. In the diagram shown, all the wires have resistance R. The equivalent resistance between the
upper and lower dots shown in the diagram is:
1 2
(a) R/8 (b) R (c) 2R/5 (d) 3R/8

61. The same mass ·of copper is drawn into ttvo wires A and B or radii rand 3r respectively. They
are connected in series, and electric curren: is passec'.. Th::! ratio of the heat produced in A and
Bis:
(a) 1 : 9 (b) 1 : 81 (c) 81 : 1 (d) 9 : 1
62. lf in the above question, A and B are connected in parallel between the terminals of a source
of e.m.f., the ratio of heat produced in A and B :s:
(a) 1 : 9 .' (b) 1 : 81 (c) 81 : 1 (d) 9 : 1
63. Seven resistors are connected as shov.TI in the diagram.
300 4Q
A rV'f'
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64. Which one of the following statements fa false?
(a) The electrons in a wire r.:arrying an elecrr:cal n;rrent, drifts slowly ( < << lm/s).
(b) The electric current leaving the positive ter=nim.l of a battery is the same as the
current returning to the negative termi:-:al.
(c) A conductor in which an electric omen: i~ f1ov,ing has no electric field in its interior.
(d) The electric current flows in a direction opp::isi:e ro the drift of the electrons. ,
65. The wattage rating of a light bulb indicates :he pmver dissipated by the bulb if itis connected
across llOV DC potential difference. If a 5 OW rnd 100 1.\' bulb are connect~d in series to- a 110
V DC_sourc~, how much power will be dissipated :r. the SOW bujb?
(a) SOW (b) 100W (c) 221.\' ·1, (d) 11 W
66. What should be the value of R so that the elecrr:c power consumed by·it is maximu~7
, R 20 40 ~
10
(a) 12 n (b) 24Q C::::) 6 n (d) none of these

67. Three identical resistors are connected across a voltage source V so that one of them is in
parallel with two others -whi_ch arc connectec: in series as shown. The power dissipated
through, the first one, compared to the pmver c::ssipated by ·_each of the other two, is
approxim~tely:
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(a) the same . (b) r.alf as much

(c) twice as much (::I) four t:mes as much
68. A circuit consists of a battery; a resistor R anc: nvo light bdbs A and B as shown:
(a) it is turned off. ·- ·

r~B
If the filament in light bulb A bums out, then fo]lo,.<.;bg ls true for light ~ulb B:
Cb) its brightness does not change.
(c) it gets dimmer. (d) it ge,s brighter.
69. The unit of electric charge may be expressed as:
(a) ampere-newton,-meter(watt (b) ampere-volt
(c) ampere/second (d) arn'.)ere-ohm
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70. In the circuit shown in figure, the power which is dissi;x1ted as heat in the 6 n resister is 6W.
What is the value of resistance R in the circuit?
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71. An electrical power company has to decide whe:her t.c-,ey can transmit 2kV power more
efficiently through a-' single steel cable v,ith cross.secdo:-.al area 6 cm 2 , or through tvvo steel
cables in parallel, each with cross-sectional area 3 c::: 2, or through three steel cables in
parallel, ·each with cross-sectional area 2c:n 2 • The mos: efficient system, i.e., that with the
- least resistance, will: be:
(a) the three cable system (b )_ c:1e nvo cable system
(c) the one cable system Cd) tr.ey arc all equally efficient
(e) the most efficient system depends on the :ota: current
72, Three different resistor R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are connected in parallel to a battery. Suppose R 1 has
2V across it, R 2 ==4.Q and R 3 dissipates 6vV. \'vlrn: is ·,:he current in R 3 ?
(a) 0.33 A (b) O.SA (c) 2A (d) 3A
(e) 12 A
73. Ten identical elecnic: bulbs, each rated 200v; 5 O\V are i.:sed in parallel on 220V lines for 10 hrs
per day in a month of 30 days. The e:ecrr:ca1 energy consumed in kilowatt hours is:
(a) 1500 (b) 15000 (c) 15 (d) 150
74. The following diagram represents an elecr:-ical circuit wire y wire X
containing two uniform resistance wires cor1ccted to a single
flashlight cell Both wires have the sa.c"Ile '.ength, but the
thickness of wire X is nvice chat of ½ire Y. Vv1i ich of the 1.56V
following would best represent the dependence of e:ectric
potential on positiori·along the length of the: nvo wires?
w:reX
s\i
(a) (b) ~I ,•,lre Y
(O, O)..___P_c-sit..,..:o_n.,...,
wireY
(c.)
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75. A real battery has an e.m.f. sand an internal resistance r. A variable resistor R is connected
across the terminals on the battery. A current I is drawn from the battery and the potential
difference across the_ terminals of the battery is V. If R is slowly decreased to zero, which of the
following best describes I and V?
(a), I decreases to zero; V approaches E.
(b) I approaches an·infinite value; V decreases to zero.

(c) I approaches e Ir; V approaches to ~;.
(d) I approaches E/ r;· V decreases to zero.
76. Which of:thc following units(s) is/are equivalent to volt?
(1) W I A (II) A / n (Ill) W / fl
- (a) I oniy (b) II only (c) Ill only (d) I and II only
77. In the United Sates AM,M,C and D cells (batteries) all have a voltage difference of about 1.5
volt.<; between their terminals. This means that they all can deliver about the same:
(a) amount of energy (b) amount of charge
(c) energy per unit _charge (d) product of energy times charge
78. For a circuit where the resistance increases with the current (R is non-ohmic), Which graph
most closely represents the relation between current and voltage?
(a) (c)~
1!~
V
(d) ,k=_ V
(c) I ~
V -
79. Thrc e ¥fires meet at a junction. Wire 1 has a current of lA flowing into the junction. Wire 3 has
a curreJJt of 3A flowing out of lhc junction. What is the current in wire 2?
(a) 2A into the junction (b) 7.A nut of the junction
(c) 'lA out of the _junction (dJ 4A into the junction
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80. Four identical -light bulbs, labelled A, B, C and D are a rrangetl in the circuit shown. The circuit
is powered by a 240 V AC source with no internal resistance. Which light is brighter?
t A I B
D
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
(c) They are all equally bright.
81. Consider the circuit of above question. Light D blows, that is it becomes an open circuit
through which no current can flow. What happens to the other lights?
(a) They all dim
(b) B goes out, both A and C dim. (c) B goes out, A dims, C brightens.
(d) B goes out, C dims, A brightens. (e) B goes out, both A and C brightens.
82. In the circuit represented, the current I equals:
R R
(a) VI (SR) (b) VI (4R) (c) 2V / (SR) (d) 2V / ( 4R)

(e) 2V IR I
83. An electric heater draws 13 A of current when connected to 120 V If the price of electricity is$
0.10/kWh, what would be the approximate cost of running the heater for 8 hrs?
(a) $ 0.19 (b) $ 0.29 (c) $ 0.75 (d) $ 1.25
(e) $ 1.55
84. The following diagram represents an electrical circuit wire Y wire X
containing two unifom1 resisumcc wires connected to a single
flashlight cell. Both wires have the same length, but the
thickness of wire X is tvvice that of wire Y. Which of the · 1.!.>LV
following would bt:St n•prest;111 tlw dept•ndem:e of elcc1ric
polenti;1] on 1msitiou alo11g the leoi~th of the tvvo wires? ~-·--
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rn U>
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0
(a) (b) ~
>" ' ~vireY wireY
(O,O Position"' (0.[\) Posiliun
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85. The diagram below shows a junction with currents labeled I 1 to !6 . Which of the following
statemeilts is ·correct? '(
1, 13 12
(a) f 1 +f 3 =1 6 +/ 4 (b) 11 +! 2 =1 6 +.1 4

(c) 1 4 +! 3 :::! 6 (d)J 2 :::l6+14
86. Cn the diagrams, all light bulbs are identical, au cells are ideal and identical. In whiclt circuit (
A,B,C,D) will the bulbs be dimmest?
(al ~ (b) c;;;J

(c) Fifi (d) ffi
87.- For the circuit shown, a shorting wire of negligible resistance is added· to the circuit between
points A and B. When this shorting wire is added, bulb-3 go~s out.'Which bulbs (all idenricaO
· in the circuit brighten?
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(a) Only bulb 2 (b) Only bulb 4 /.•
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(c) Only bulbs 1 and 4 (d) Only bulbs 2 and 4
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88. In the circuit, the galvanometer G shows z:cro ceflecuon. If the batteries A and B have
negligible internal resistance, the value of :he re,;ister R will be:
(a) soon
ti©( Cb~ 1000 o.
(c) 200 0 (d) 100 n
89. A friend 9f mine knows someone who over clocked his co:npurer, that is, he made it run faster
than it was originally designed to. The entire system remains the same, except now twice as
much data is transferred per unit time, as before. ~:T..:.s, in effect, the current has doubled.
Consider a resistor R, which has been over clocked 2.s described above keeping the resistance
same. If the original system causes a temperat..:.;c ~i,e of 13°C, what wiJ1 be the t~mperatunf
rise now?·
(a) 26°C (b) s2°c Cc) :0+ c
0
Cd) 19.5°C
90. A heater A gives out 300W of heat when connectec. to a 200 V DC supply. A second heater B
gives out 600 W when connected a 20QV DC supply. If a series combination of the two heaters
is connected to a 200 V DC supply the heat o·Jtpu: will be:
(a) 100 W (b) 450 W Cc) 300 W (d) 200 W
91. Which of the following resistances could NOT be prur.bced by a circuit contaming only three
identical6 Q resistors?
(a) 18Q (b) 14 Q (c) 9 Q (d) 40
92, Three resistors of different values can be connectec :oge:her in different configuration. If all
three resistors are used in a circuit, how ma.7.y di:'fere:1t values of total resistance can be
produced?
(a) 2 (b) 3 Cc) 5 (d) 6
(e) 8
93. A circuit is connected as shown. All light bulbs are identical VVnen the
switch in the circuit is closed illuminating bulb 04, w:-ich other bulb (s)
also become brighter?
(a) Bulb 1 only
E
(b) Bulb 2 only
(c) Bulbs 2 and 3 only
(d) Bulbs 1, 2 only
(e) None of the above
94. What would be the p~tential at point B with respect to point C in the above circuit?
(a) +7 V (b) +3V (c) 0V (d) - 3V
(e) -7 V
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resistor?
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(a) One-forth as large (b) One-half as large
(c) Fo~r times as large (d) ':'wi.ce as large
(e) Equally as ~arge
96. For the circuit shown, the ammeter reading is in:tially 1. The switch in the circuit then is
closed. Consequently. (Battery and amme:er P.re ideal).
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(a) The ammeter reading decreases.

(b) The potential difference between E and F :r.creases.
(c) The potential difference between E and F s~2ys the same.
(d) Bulb 3 lights up more brightly.
97. Each branch in the foll01;1aing circuit has a res:stancc R. The equivalent resistance of the circuit
between two points A and B.
(a) R (b) 2R (c) 4R (d) BR

98. A constant voltage is applied between the two er.ds of a uniform metallic wire. Some heat is
developed in it The heat developed is dou':Jled if:
(a) both the length and the radius of the wire are ha:ved. fl
(b) both the length and the radius of the wire are doub:ed.
(c) the radius of the wire ii; doubled.
(d) the length of the wire is doubled. .,r
99. Suppose that a load resistor RL js connecte<l across the rerrninals;of a real battery. The power
dissipated in the load resistor
(a) will increase when R L is increased
(b) will decrease when RL is increased
(c) may increase or decrease when RL is increc:sec, depending on the initial value of R,.
(d) may decrease or stay the same, depe:-.ding o:. :he idtial value of RL
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100. A calculator runs on a solar cell' with an are a of 1.0 x 10 - 3 m 2 • \\7hen it is illuminated by light of
an intel).sity of LO x 10 2 W / m 2 . It produces an e.m.f. of 0.60 V and provides a current of
0.0030 Ato power the calculator, What is ci1c e'7cierrcy of the solar cell?
(a) 0.18% (b) 1.8 % (c) 0.018%, (d) 18%
l~H- In the circuit diagram, all the bulbs are identica"i. \\~ich bulb will be the brighest?
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T
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
102. Each of the three resistors connected in a circ.1:t as shov·m below has a resistance of 20: and
can dissipate a maximum of 18Wwithour 'cecomi11g exce35ively heated·. The maximum power
that the circuit can dissipate is: ·
(a) 54W (b) 36W (c:) 18\-V (d) 27W

103. Each branch in the following circuit has a :esistanc:e R.
The equivalent resistance of the circuit benvee:i the points A and B is:
(a) R (b) 2R (c) 4R (d) BR
104. In the circuit diagram each resistor of resis:ar.ce SD., T.,e points A and B are
connected to the terminals of a cell of e.m.f. 9 volt and internahesistance
2/30.
(a) The rate at which heat is produced in the cell is 6Vv'.
(b) Tp.e current in the resistor connecced directly 'Jetv;eer: A and B is 1.2 A.
(c) The current in the resistor connected directly between A and B is 1.8 A.
(d) None of the above
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and Y is:
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(a) 20 n (b) 5 Q (c) 25/3 n (d) 10 n

106. If the switch at point P is opened (shown in the figure) choose the correct option.
R2 p
(a) The current in R 1 would not change.

(b) The potential difference between point X and the ground would increase.
(c) The current provided by the battery would increase.
(d) The e.m.f. produced by tlie battery (assumed to have no internal resistance) would
change.
107. The current in a wire is doubled. Which of the following statements is/are wrong?
(a) The current density is doubled.
(b) The conduction electron density is doubled.
(c) The mean time between collisions is constant.
(d) The electron drift speed is doubled.
108. A wire ofresistance 10.0 ohm is stretched and increases its length by 20%. Its resistance then
would be: (Neglect any change in volume or resistivity) ,,
(a) 10.0 ohm (b) 12.0 ohm (c) 14.4 ohm (d) 10.2 ohm
109, ln a certain particle accelerator, electrons emerge in pulses at the rate of 250 pulses per
second. Each pulse is of duration of 200 ns and the electrons in the pulse consdnne a current
of ?.30 mA. The nurnher of electrons delivered by the accelerator per pulse i:;:
(a) 8.00 X 10 10 (_b) 5.00 X 10 8
(c) 3.lJ X JOIJ (<l) 9.GO X 10 10
110. The total momentum of electrons in a straight wire of length 1000 m carrying a current of"/OA
, I~ do~t'.Sl \0: ' II
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8
(a) 40 x 10- ~-s_e~ (b) :rn x 10- N-sec i
8
(c) 50 x 10-8 N-sec (d) 70 x 10-8 N-sec
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111. The charge flowing through a res i.stance R v;,iri es with time as Q = 2 t - 8 t 2 . The total heat
product d in the resistance is (for O:::; t < I.):
0
8
(a) R joule (b) ~ joule (t') ~ joule
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(<l) R joule
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112. What is net force cm the .small dipole inside tl w capacitor if tht; plates HW ~eparat eel hy 1 cm?
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(a) ON (b) 4N (c) SN (d) 16 N

113, Choose the correct statements Cs).
(a) Electrons in a conductor have no motion in the absence of a potential difference across it.
(b) 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 mnsses after charging are
different.
(c) A line of force in an electric field is the path traced by a unit positive charge, free to move
in that field.
(d) The energy of a charged conductor is stored partly inside the conductor and partly outside
the conductor.
114. In which material do the conduction electrons have the largest mean time between collisions?
(a) Copper (b) Aluminium (c) Nichrome (d) Tungsten
115. Tvw long straight cylindrical conductor with resistivities p 1 and p 2 respectively are joine<l
together as shown in figure. The radius of each of the conductor is a. If a uniform total current
I flows through the conductors, the magnitude of the total free charge at the interface of the
two conductor is: 11
(a) zero (b) (P1 - pz)IEo

2
116. Two heaters A and B are in parallel across the supply voltage. Heater A produces 500 kJ in 20
minutes and B produces 1000 kJ in 10 minutes. The resistance of A is 100 n:. lf the same
heaters are connected in series across the same voltage, the heat produced in 5 minutes will
be:
(a) 200 kJ (b) 100 kJ (c) 50 kJ (d) 10 kJ
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all the lights?
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(a) 3 (b) 6
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(t.:) 4
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118. 1\vo wire;; a re made of the same 111ate1ial aud Ji ave the same length Lu t different radii. They
are joined end-ro-end and a potential difference is maintained across the combination. Of the
following the quantity that is the same for both wires is:
(a) potential difference (b) electric current
(c) current density (d) electric field
119. In the circuit shown in the figure R and U O are given, while r can change, taking up aJI values.
What cannot be the equivalent resistance of the circuit between points A :md B ?
3R R
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R
r
3R
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Uo B
A -
(a) 2R (b) 1.75 R (c) 1.5 R (d) 2.25 R
120. A lamp and three identical resistors form a network as in figure. The applied potential is such
that the lamp is shining brightly. A fourth identical resistor is added to the network in such a
way that the lamp becomes dark. Where should this extra resistor be inserted?
(a) AB (b) BC
(c) BD (d) No such position is possible.
121, What will the ideal ammeter read for the circuit shown here?
Power
Supplyaf
45V
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(a) 0.5 A (b) 45/130A (c) 45/94A (d) 9/23A
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122. Three copper rods are subjected to different potential difference. Compare the diift speed of
electrons through them. Assume that all 3 are at the same ternpPrnture.
Leng1h Diameter Potential differcncc
(1) L 3d V
(2) 2L d JV
(3) 3L 2d 2\1
(a)v 1 =v 2 >v 3 {b)v- 1 >v 2 >v 3 (c)v 1 <v 2 >v 3 (d)Noneofthese
=4 V and R 1 =SQ. If the potential difference between points b and a is
123, In the figure e: 1 = 8 ViE 2
measured to be SV, what is the value of the resistance R 2 ?
(a) 5 n . (b) 10 n
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(c) 1s n Cd) 20 n
124. Tn the circuit shown in figure, (V,;. - V n) = 16V. The current passing through 2.0 n·.sistor is:
9V 3V
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2n
(a) 2.SA (b) 3.0A (c) 3.5 A (d) 4.0A

125. The circuit diagram shown consists of a large number of element (each elements has two
resistors R1 and R 2 ). The resistance of the resistors in each subsequent element differs by a
factor of K =1/2 frorri the resistance of the resistors in the previous elements. The equivalent
resistance between A and R shown in figure is:
R1 KR1 K2R1 K~R.1 K"R1
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(a) R1 -R2 (b) (R1 -R 2 ) +.~6R1R 2
2 2
(c)
(R 1 -R 2 ) +~Rf+
2
Ri + 6R1R 2
(d) None of these
126, A total charge Q flows across a resistor R during a time interval = T in such a way that the
current vs. time graph for O ~ T is like the loop of a sin curve in the range O ~ 1t. The total heat
generated i11 the resistor is:
(a) Q 2 1t 2 R I BT (b) 2Q 2 n: 2R / 7' (e) 2Q 21".R I 'l' (d) Q 2 -:-c 2R I 27'
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127. n identic;il cells are joined in seri(':-; with its two cells A and J~ in the loop with reversed
polarities. E.m.f. of each cell is E and internal res is La nee r. Potential difference .i.cross cell A or
B is: ( hc:c! n>4)
(a) 2E
n
(b) 2E(l- ·q
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(c) 4£
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(d) 2E( l
128. In order to determine the e.m.f. of a storage battery it was connected in series with a standard
ce1l in a cc>rrain circuit :mci a c1.:rrem I 1 w2s oh:n:ned. \Vnen tJw 'battery is connected '.:o the
same cin:uit opposite Io the standard cell, a current I 2 flow in the external l"ircuit from the
positive pnle of the storage battery was obtained. What is the e.m.f. i; 1 of the storage battery?
(The e.m.[ of the standard cell is E 2 )
(a)
129. Two current elements P and Q have current voltage characteristics as shown lwlow:
Ip ~--- I f
10 P.D.(voI1) 10 P.0./v,;,lt)
Which or the graphs given below represents current voltage characteristics when P and Q arc
lr: sc:ies7
{a) ( b) ~
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20
P.D. (vol~)
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130, In the circuit shown, 1he l'ells are ideal and of equal e.m.f., the capacitance
of the capilcitor is C and the resistance Df the resistor is R. X is first joined to
Y and then to 7., After a !ong time, the total heat prodm:ed in the resistor v-:Hl
be:
(a) equal 10 the energy finally stored in the·capacitor
(h) half of the energy finally stored in the capacitor
(c) twice the energy finally stored in the capacitor
(d) 4 times the energy finally stored in the capacitor
131. ABCD is a square where each side is a uniform wire of resistance lQ. A 1n
point E lii:?s on CD such that if a uniform wire of resistance lQ is
connectP.d across AE anrl constant potential difference is applied across A
and C L~en Band E an~ equipotential. 10
AEJB1n
E .
1H
CE CE
(a) ED =1 :, (h) ED =2 D C
1n
(c) CE 1 (d) CE =.fi.
-ED- J2 ED
132, In order to increase the resistance of a given wire of uniform cross-section to four times its
value, a fraction of its length is stretd1c.d uniformly till the full length of the wire becomes~
2
times the original length what is the value of this fraction?
oo!
4
ru!
8
w~
16
{d) .!.
6
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133. Current density in a cylindrical wire of radius R is given as J ={ R 2
X R
l J 0 -for-S x~R
. R 2
The current flowing in the wire is:
7
(a) --·1tJ 0R
2 b -1eJ
() 1
0R
2
(c) -7' f t J 0 R 2
24 6 12
134. In the nenvork shown, the potential difference between A and B is (R = r1 = r2 ""r3 = l!l,
£ 1 =3V, E2 =2V, E3 = lV):
r1 e,
(a) 1V (b) 2V (c) 3V

A
r3
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Ea
(d) 4V '
135. As the temperature of a conductor increases, its re~istivily and conductivjty change. The ratio
of resistivity to conductivity: ··
(a) increases
(b) decreases
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136. Read the fuilov,ing statements carefully:
Y: The resistivity of 'a semiconductor decreases with increase of temperature.
Z: In a conducting solid, the rate of collision between free electrOllS and ions increases with
increase of temperature. · · ·
Select !he correc~ statement from the fol..'.owir.g:
(a) Y is tme but Z is false.
Cb) Y is false but Z is true.
(c) Both Y and Z are true.
(d) Y i.~ true a.-id Z is the correct reason for Y,
13 7. A piece of copper and another of germanium are conled from room temperature to 80 K. The
resistance of: ·
(a) each nf them incn·ases.
(b) each of t.'.1.em decreases.
(c) copper increases and germanium decreases.
(d) coppr·r decreases a1Jd germanium increases.
138. The terminal voltage across a battery of e.m.f. E can be:
(a) 0 (b) >E (c) <h" (d) all of these
139. ln the circuit in figure, we haveR 2 c--c20Q, R 3 = 15D, and the current flowing throughr~sistor
R 2 is 0.31\ . The ammeter shows 0.8 A. Find the resistance R 1 . ·
R1
(a) 20 n (b) 30 .Q (c) 40D: (d) 60 n

14 0. Poj nts, marked by A, B, C, D of the c:rcu it shown in t lu~ figure. Bet \Ve er. which two poi :1 ts is the
greatest potential difference?
(a) A and B (h) A andD (c) H ;md C (d) C and D
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141. In figure denote the numerical values of resistors in SL The total resist_~nce· of. the-citcuii:
3
(a) 12 ohm (b) 24 ohm : (c) 15 ohm -· (d) 6 ohm-

142.A constant voI.tage is applied between the two ends of uniform metallic wire. Some heat is
developed. If the length is doubled ~nd radius is halved, the he.at developed is....... ·
1 1 1
(a) - (b) - ohm (c) - ohm (d). no cf:iange
2 4 · 8
143 . .Conduction electrons move to the right in a certain wire. This indicates_, that:_
(a) 'the current density and electric field both point right.
(b) the current density and electric field both point left.
(c) the current density points right and the electric field points left.
(d) the current density p"oints left and the electric field points right.
(e) the current density points· left but the direction of the electric field is unknown.
,· 144. A wire with-a length of 150 rn and a radius of 0.15 mm carries a current with a uniform current
density of 2.8 x 10 7 A / m 2 . The current is:
(a) 0.63 A 2 (b) 2.0 A (c) 5.9 A 2 (tl) 296 A
(e) 400 A2
145. In a conductor carrying a current we expect the electron drift speed to be:
(a) much greater than the average electron speed
(b) much less than the average electron speed
(c) about the same as the average electron speed
(d) less than the average electron speed at low temperature and greater than the average
electron speed at high temperature
(e) less than the average electron speed at high temperature and greater than the average
electron speed at low temperature ,
146. Two substances are identical except that the electron mean free time for-substance A is n-vicc
the electron mean free time for substance, B. If the same electric field exists in both substances
the elecLron drift speed in A is:
(a) the same as in B (b) twice that in B
(c) half that in B (d) four times that in B
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14 7. The current density is the same in two wires. Wire A has twice the.free-electron concentra1:ion
of wire B. The drift speed of electrons in A is:
(a) twice that of electrons in 13 (b) four times chat.of electrons in B
(c) half that of electrons in B (d) one-fourth that of electrons in B
(e) die same as that of electrons in B
148. Coppercontains8.4 x 10 28 free clcctrons/m 3 . A copper wire of cross- sectional area 7.4 >< 10 . .7
m 2 carries a current of IA. The electrons drift speed is apprmdmately:
(a) 3 x 10 11 m/s (b) 10;~ mis (c) lm/s {d) 10-4m/s
149. Which of the following graphs best represents the current-voltage relationship of an
incandescent light bulb?
(a);~v (b)'L_v
(c) ;IL__v (tl)'Lv
-· (e);L-
- L_v
150. The temperature coefficient of resistivity of iron is 5,0 x 10-3 /° C; that of carbon is
-0.50 x 10-3 /° C. When an iron wire and a carbon rod, each having the same 100 resistance at
20"C, are cooled from tl1at temperature to - 80° C, the new ratio of the resistance of the carbon
· rod to the resistance of the iron wire at the lower temperature is:
(a) ....().10 (b) +1.9 (c) + 2.1 (d) -10
(e) ·+10
151. lwo conductors are made of the same material and have the same length. Conductor A is a
solid wire of diameter Im. Conductor Bis a hollow tube of inside diameter lm and outside
diameter 2m. The ratio of their resistance, RA I R 8 • is:
(a) 1 (b) -J2 (c) 2 (d) 3
(c) 4
152. You wish to triple the rate of energy dissipation in a heating dEivice. To do this you could triple:
(a) the potential difference keeping the resistance the same
(b) the current keeping the resistance the same
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(d) the resistance keeping the current the same
(e) both the potential difference and current
153. A certain resistor· dissipates :0.SW when connected to a 3V potential difference. When
connected to a 1V potential difference, this resistor will dissipate:
(a) O.SW (b) 0.167 W (c) 1.5 W (d) 0.056 W
(e) none of these
154. Nine identical wires, each of diameter d and length L, are connected in parallel. The
, combination has the same resistance as a single similar wire of length L but whose diameter is:
(a) 3d (b) 9d (c) d/3 (d) d/9
(e) d/81
155. Each of the resistors in the diagram has a resistance of 12 n. The resistance of the entire circuit
is:
(a) 5.76 n (b) 25 Q (c) 48 Q (d) 120 .Q

(e) none of these
156. Resistor 1 has twice the resistance of resistor 2. The two are connected in series and a potential
difference is maintained across the combination.The rate of thermal energy generation in 1 is:
(a) the same as that in 2 (b) twice that in 2
(c) half that in 2 (d) four times that in 2
(e) one-fourth that in 2
157.1\vo 110 V light bulbs, one '25W' and the other 'lOOW', are connected in series to a 110V
source.Then:
(a) the current in the lOOW bulb is greater than that in the 25W bulb.
(b),. the current i1f the 100W bulb is less than that in the 25W bulb.
(c) both bulbs will iight with equal brightness.
(d) each bulb will have a potential difference of 55V.
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158; A portion of circuit is shown, with the values of the currents given for some branches. What is
the direction and value of the current i?
.!.4A i 3A
i2A
(a) ,l, 6A (b) t 6A (c) J. 4A (d) i 4A

(e) J. 2A
1,59. A battery ~vi th an e.m.f. of 12V and an internal resistance of IQ is used to charge a battery with
an e.m.f. of IOV and an internal resistance of H1. The current in the circuit is:
(a) 1 A (b) 2 A (c) 4 A (d) llA
(e) 22 A
160. Two identical batteries, each with an e.m.f. of 18V and an internal resistance of lQ, are wired
in parallel by connecting their positive terminals together and connecting their negative
terminals together. The combination is then wired across a 4Q resistor. The current in the 4W
resistor is:
(a) l.OA (b) 2.0A (c) 4.0A (d) 3.6A
(e) 7.2 A

1. Three ammeter A, B and C of resistances RA , R 8 and R c respectively
are joined as shown. When some potential difference is applied
across the terminals T 1 and T 2 , their readings are 1A, I 8 and le
respectively:
(a) 1A =f 8 (b) IARA +1 8 RR =:leRe

(c) ~-= Re (d) !_K_ Re
le RA le RA +Rx
2. In the circuit diagram:
2n ulJ
25V~OV
l~l
(a) the current through 10 ohm is 2A.

(b) the current through 5 ohm is 2.SA.
(c) the current through 25V battery is 6.25 A.
(d) the potential difference between the terminals of lOV battery is 12.SV.
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3. · In the circuit shown· below, the cell is ideal, with e.m.f.=2V. The
resistance of the coil of the galvanometer G is 1 Q.
(a) No current flows in G. -
(b) Ct2A current flows in G.
(t:) Potential difference across C 1 is V.
.___---1+ 2V
(d) Potential difference across C 2 is 1.2 V.
4. An deccric box contains three e.m.f. sources is shown in 1:he figure.
(a) e.m.f. of the electric box is . !; V.
3 1V, 10 1V, 10
(b) point B is at higher potential than point A. A<>--+--r------i f-----r1 8
(c) internal resistance of the hox is .§_.Q_ 2V.~

3
(d) terminal voltage for 2V soun:c.· is 2 V.
3
5. A current 0.1 A flows tJuough t:hc 2SQ resistor as shown in the figure. Then:
son
200
600.
(a) current through the 80 Q resist.or is 0.4A.

(b) current through the 60.Q resistor is 0.025 A.
(c) e.m.f. of the battery is 28V.
(d) e.m.f. of the battery is 24V.
6. N cells each of e.m.f. E and identical resistance rare grouped into sets of K cells connected in
serie::;. The (NIK) sets arc connccred in parallel to a load of resistance R, then:
(a) Maximum power is delivered to the load if K == ,/ NR .

~ r
r
(b) Maximum power is delivere<l to the load if K == V :m .
2
Cc) Maximum power delivered to the load is NE •
4r
2
(cl) Maximwn power delivered t:o the load if E
4Nr
7. W11ich of the following statements are true for a metallic conductor?
(a) The electrical conductivity depends on the density of atoms.
(b) The electrical conductivity decreases with rise in temperature.
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(c) The•current density depends upon the drift velocity of electrons.
(d) The electrh. .,d conductivity increases with increase in voltage~across ii.
8. When 0.4V is applied to the .ends of mercury column contained in a thin glass tube X, 5A
current flows. Same mercury is poured into a glass tube Y which has diameter one third of the
rube X and same voltage is applied to it. Then:
(a) the .ratio of resistance of mercury in the tube X to tube Y is l/81.
(b) the ratio of resistance of mercury in the tube X to tube Y is f/9.
(c) current in the tube Y is 5/BlA.
(d) current in the tube Y is 5/91A.
9, 'Iwo batteries A and B and three resistor are connected. Internal resistance of both batteries is
ill each as shown. E.m.f. of battery 11 is SV. The potential difference between P and Q is zem.
Which of following is/are TRUE?
r.n,il P isvH:i1
Ori"f-..o.
j,.. L... , ,L..... •• . Q
Q ...: .l
:in 5n 3n
(a) The current tlrrough sn is 3A.

(b) The current through the battery A is BA.
(c) The emf of the source A us 47v.
(d} The p.d. between O and P is SV.
10. Different values of resistance can be obtained by connecting together three resistors (1 n, 2 n,
and 3 Q) in all possihle ways. Which of the following can be a possible value of the equivalent
resistance?
11
(a) 11 n (b) 1l U (c) ·-0 (tl) 11 n
3 4 5 6
11. In the circuit diagram shown in the figure, which of the following is true?
0 50 5n A
sn 50
C sn
(a) The points A and C are at the same potential.
(b) A is at a higher potential than C
(c) magnitude of p.d. between A and C is 5 volt.
(d) C is at higher potential than A.
12. There are four resistors of 12 ohm each. ~ich of the following values is/are possible by their
combinations (series and /or parallel)?
(a) 9 ohm (b) 16 ohm (c) 12 ohm (d) 30 ohm
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13. The potential at a is.higher than the potential at b. Which of the following statements about
ideal inductor ran be t:ruc?
(a) If I is from a w b, it is steady. (b) lt I is from a _to b, it is increasing.

(c) If I is from b to a, il is decreasing. (d) If is from b to a, it is increasing.
14. For the circuit shown in figure
80 60
24V•.:L
4Q 12n
120 8.0.
(a) i 1 =24A lb) i:! =2 A (c) i 3 =15A (d) i~=6A

15. Figure shows a d.n:nit in steady state.
"""l"""""·7 Ei =30 V
,_____R_2~. . . J~:. . -1C i: 2 =10V

R 1 =R 2 =R 3 =R 4 =100
C=2µF
(a) Power consumed by battery i: 2 is 2UW.

(b) Charge on {·apadtor C is 40 µC.
(c) Current in resistor R 2 is 2A
(d) Current in resistor R :1 is 4A
16. Two circuits (shown below) are called 'Circuit A' and 'Circuit£'. The equivalent resistance of
'Circuit A' is x and that of 'Circuit B' is y between 1 and 2.
:TITF--_ 2R 2R
CircuitA
2R 2R
2R 2R 2R 2R
~7T£[-~ Circuit B
(a) y> X (b) y =(..J3 + l)R (c) xy=2R 2 (d) x - y ::: 2R
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17. A co~duft_or is m~de of ari isotropic material and has shape of a truncated
cone. A bah~ry of constant e.m.f. is connected across it and its left end is
earthed as shown in figure. If at a section distant x from left end, electric
field intensity, p9tential and t.he rate of generation of heat per unit length +
are it, V and H respectively, which of the following graphs is/are correct?
(b} Hl ( c l / •x
(d) vl
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18. Two bulbs are rated at 200\{_ 100 Wand 200V, SOW respectively. They are connected in series
to a 400 V supply. ·
(a) SOW bulb can fuse. (b) 100 W bulb can fuse.
(c) SOW bulb will not fuse; (d) lOOW bulb will not fuse.
19. Square copper plates of equal thickness and having area 1 c-m 2 are connected in series as
shown in the figure.
(a) ihe resistance of both the plates are equal.

(b) '(be potential drop across both the plates arc eqmtl.
(c) The current in both the plates are equal.
(d) The total heat dissipated in both the plates per unit time are equ~l.
20. In the circuit shown in the figure R and UO are given, while r can change, taking up all values.
What can be the equivalent resistance of the circuit?
3R R
· ......
3R
~
ua
R,~1.=0
(a) 1.6 R tb) 1.4 R (c) 1.8 R (d) 2.2 R
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21. Figure shows the net power dissipated in R versus the current in a :simple circuit shown.
5,,----.--...,..,.--cr--,---,
P,W
4 -e--1f---'1....+----1 E r
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0 2 4 5 6 8 10
(a) The internal resistance of battery is 0.2 n.
(b) The e.m.f. of battery is 2V.
(c) Rat whkh power is SW is 2.Sr>..
(d) At: i :=:2A, power is 3.2 W.
22. Three e1et:tric lamps designed for a voltage of 110 V each are rated at 40,40 anu BOW,
respectively. We have a voltage of 220 Vin mains. Identify the drcuit in which at least one bulb
can fuse.
(c)
0
40W40W t.OW
(d)~
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23. In figure, taket 1 =6.0V,t 2 =l5Vandic; 3 =4.SV.TakeR 1 =600D,R 2 :=:l2SO,R 3 =3oon.

R1 R3
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(a) Current in c 1 is in upward direction.

(b) Current in & 2 is in downward direction.
(c) Current in t 3 is in downward direction.
(d) Current in E1 is in downward direction.
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~Matching Tyee Problems
1. Match the following column!
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an d_~m~.?.
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(A) ff breakdown voltage·of eilch capacitor is (P) . _,
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same which combination -can withstand -- , ... -
large~t external v,olta,ge:

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(B) H same charge is sup plie~'. · which (Q)
combination acguites largest potential _
difference. ..
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(C) If same potential difference is applied CR) -· "•
;which combination ·can store maximum :

charge. -
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2. Column-I gives physical quantities based on a situation in \~hicli an ideal cell of e.m.f. V is
connected across a cylindrical rod of uniform cross-section area arid conductivity (cr) as shown
in figure. E,J,11> and i are electric field at, cµrrent density through, electric flux through and
current through shaded cross-section respectively as shown in figure. Physical quantities jn
column-II are equal to those in column I. Match the expression in Column-I with the
statements in Column-II.
shaded cross·
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(D) V (S) Power :delivered to rod·

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3. In the circuit shown in the figtire, the electromotive force of the battery is 9V and its internal
resistance is 15 Q, The two identical voltmeters and the ammeter can all be considered ideal (
i.e. , voltmeter is of very large resistance and ammeter is of negligible resistance).
V>------1V
-- -- r· .-- ----
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(A) Voltmeter (left) reading (in volts) vihen K (P) 4.5

is open.
(B) Voltmeter (right) reading (in volts) wheri (Q) 3
K is closed.
(C) Ammeter reading (in amperes) when K is (R) 4
closed.
(S) -0.2.
4. Figure shows two cylindrical uniform specimen of electrical resistances with their
characteristics.
~
Resistivity:
R1
[) 0
P1=P
Ri ()
P2 =2p
Length: l 1 =I li =2l
Area of cross-section: A 1 =A A 2 =Al 2
No. of electron
per unit volume: n 1 =n n 2 =2n
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R 1 and R 2 are connected in circuit as shown in figure. Voltmeter and ammeter connected in the
circuit are ideal. Comparison of electric field, drift speed and power dissipated pet' unit volume
should be done only if R 1 carries current.
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l1 Column-I . 'I Column-fl
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(A) · S 1 is open, S 2 is closed (P) · Rea9ing of voltmeter is maximum.

(B) S 1 is closed, S 2 ·is open (Q)' Reading of ammeter is maximllni.
(C) · S 1 and S 2 both are dosed (R) Magnitude electt.:ic field in R 2 is greater ,then
frtR 1 •
(Q) {i. and S 2 both are open' (S) ,Drift speed of electrons.is greater in R 2 than
- inR 1 •
'· - (T) Povyer dissipated per unit volume-is greater<
- in ]3. 2 than in R 1 :
5.
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- - ' Column-II
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(A) Be~noulli theorem (P) Law of conservation of charge
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(B) kirchhoffs loop .law (Q) Law of conservatimi
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of angular
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momenturn
(C) . ,Kepler's second law (R) Law-of conservation of linear moment.um.,·. '·
(S) L~w of conservation of energy
fiAssertion and Reason Type Questions

1. Statement-1: Conductivity of a metallic conduc.tor decreases with in~rease in
temperature.
Statement~2: . ~n !ncreasing temperature, collision of electrons becomes more frequent
and number of free electrons in the metallic conductor decreases.
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(a) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 1s true and .Statement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-1.
(b) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is tme and Statement-2 is not the correct explanation for
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is false,
2. Statement-I: As the temperature decreases, the electrical resistivity in metallic
conductors diminishes.
Statement-2: The1mal oscillations of atoms which hinder motion of free electrons under
the influence of an external electric field become insignificant as the
temperature decreases.
(a) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-I.
Statement-1.
(c) Statements 1 is true, Statement-2 is false.
(d) Statement-I is false, Statement-2 is true. ·
3. Statement-I: When a wire is stretched with in the proportionality limit such that its
length becomes n times that of its initial value, the resistance of wire may
become n 2 times of its initial resistance.
Statement-2: The poisson's ratio of the wire's material can be 1/2. .
Statement-1.
(b) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is tme and Statement-2 is not the cqrrect explanati<;m for
Statement-1.
(c) Statement-! is true, Statement-2 is false.
{d) Statement-! is false, Statement-2 is true ..
4. Statement-I: If a ohmic resistor is connected to a battery, the current decreases when the
temperature increases.
Statement-2: For ohmic resistors, resistance increases with increase in temperature.
Statemen t-1.
(b) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is not the correct explanation for,
Statement-1.
(c) Statcmcnt-1 is true, Statcmcnt-2 is false.
5. Statement-1: When we connect a resistor to a battery, the flow of current starts almost
instantaneously when switch is put on.
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10 6 m/s.
(a) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is tme and Statement-2 is true and Statement-2'is correct
explanation for Statement-1
(b) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is true andStatemcnt-2 is not the
correct explanation for Statement-!.
(d) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
6. Consider the following two parts of circuits as shown in figures (I) & (II).
A E r . B
• ) !!----'\/VVv---
Case-1
A E r B
--·~(F---------<l l----'\/VVv---
Case-11
Statement-1: The magnitude of potential difference between points A and B,IVA -Vnl in
case-I is more as compared to case-II.
Statement-2: Case-I is the charging of battery and case-II is discharging of battery.
(a) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for
Statements 1.
(b) Statement-1 is true, Staternent-2 is tme, Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for
Statement-!.
(c) Statement-1 is true, Sfatement-2 is false.
(d) Statement-! is false, Statementc2 is true.
ficomprehension Based Problems
Comprehension -1 - - - - - ~--·-T~••••~•• .. r - - - - - - - ~ ~ - - - - - - - - - - ~
In'tbe i:in;uit shown, both batteries are ide~l. e.m.f. £ 1 of baftery L has a fixed value, btit
_ e.m.f; E2 of battery 2 can be varied between· 1 V and tov. The graph gives the currents
thr~mgh ,the. two battede~ as afunction of E 2 , but.ate not marked ~s which plot corresponds,
to whi_ch battery. But for both plots, -curreil.t is assumed to be negative when the direction_ of
the current through the battery is opposite ·the direction of that battery's e,m.f. (ditectio11
frohi,; Ileg):l.tive to p,ositive} . ' .
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1. The value of e.m.f. E 1 is:

(a) 8V (b) 6V (c) 4V (d) 2V
2. The resistance R 1 has value
(a) 10 n Cb) 20 n Cc) 30 n Cd) 40 n
3. The resistance R 2 is equal to:
(a) 10 n (b) 20 .0. (c) 30 n Cd) 40 n
Comprehenslqn - 2 -·- ... _. ···_____ - - - - - = i
Acar battery with a 12 V e.m.f. and an internal resistance of 0.04 .Q is being charged with a
current of SOA..
4. The potential difference V across the terminals of the battery are:

(a) 10 V (b) 12 V (c) 14 V (d) 16 V
5. The rate at which energy is being dissipated as heat inside the battery is:
(a) 100W (b) SOOW (c) 600W (d) 700W
6. The rate of energy conversion from electrical to chemical is:'
(a) lOOW (b) SOOW (c) 600W (d) 700W
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The folkwrhig two qucstipns pertain to the circuit to the right.
7. Which of the· follow}ng eq uatimis i,; a valid Kirchhoff cun-ent equation for the circuit?
"@.· E1 E3
(a) I 1 +I 2 +1 3 =0 (b) 11 +1 2 =I 3
(e) None of the above
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8. Which of the following equations is not a valid Kirchhoff voltage equation Jar the above ·.
circuit?
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use the circuit below to answer_ Question 9 and l_d. B 1 , B 2 , B 3 and' B 4 ·are identi.:a! light ,
bulbs. There are six voltmeters connected to the circuit as shown. · All voltmeters are
connected so that they displ,.typositive voltages. Assume that the 'l{Ol~ett!~ do not effect,:tht ·
circuit ' . . "
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9. If B 2 • were to bum out, opening the circuit, which voltmeter (s) would read zero volts?
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(a) None would read zero (b) OnlyV 2
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(c) OnlyV3 and V 4 (d) OnlyV3 ,V4 and V 5
1 O. If B 2 were .to bum out, opening the circuit, What would happen to. the reading of yl. ? Let V be
its original reading when all bulbs are functioning and let V' be its reading when B 2 is burnt
out. ·
(a) V' <VI 2 (b)2V>V'>V (c)V'=V (d) V /2<V'<V
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A fixed ,resistor is in para}li;l with a variable resistor, both are connected to a real battery·
(internal, resistance. is not negligible). Originally the fixed and variable resistors hav"1;i:, tp~,
same·resiStance. - ' · · .·, · ,·. · · :
11. M the resistance of the variable resistor is decreased, the current through the fixed resistor:
(a) increases
(b) decreases
(c) remains the 'same
(d) cannot be determined without more information
12. As the resi~tance. of the variable resistor is decreased, the rate at which energy is transferred to
the fixed resistor:
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(d) cannot be dett·rrniued without more i11forrn:-i1 ior l
13. If the resistance of the variable resistor is decre;Jsed slightly;- the rate at which cner~w is
transferred to the variable resistor:
(a) im:rcases
(b J decreases
(c) It'Illal!l~ .the Si.UllC
(d) cannot be d~tenilined without more information
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All bulbs -consume same power. The resistance of bulb l is 36 Q

. 2
l
4
ll
14. What is the' resistance of bulb 3?

(a) 4n (b) 9n (c) 120. (d) 180:
15. What is the resistance of bulb 4?
(a)' 4n (l:i) 90 (c) 12n (d) 180:
16. What is the voltage output of the battery if the power bf each bulb is 4W?
(a) 12 V (b) 16 V (c) 24 V (d) None of these
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Theppwer dissipated iii resistor R 3 showrrm the figure is ts
W. The reading on the ammeter . I
-is and the reading drt ,the voltmeter is lOV. Am~etcr, voltmeter and battery are ideal.
. , . .i:=? - I
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(a) 10n (b) 15il (c) 20!1 (d) 2sn
18. Find th(' resistance R 3 .
(a) 10n Cb) 1sn (c) 20!.:l (d) 25U
19. What is tht.' e.rn.[ t of the supply lrnlll'ry?
(a) 10V (b) lSV (c) 20V (d) 25U
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A small insect crawls in the direction of electron drift

along bare copper.v.ire that carries a
1 currentof 2.56 A. It travels with the drift ,speed of the electron in· t,!1e wire of uniform .
cross-section area 1 mm 2 : Number of free electrons for copper= 8 x 10 2 cc and resistivity
k /
of copper "" 1.6_. x 10 --ii Om.·
20. How much time would the caterpiUar take to crawl 1.0 cm if it crawls at the drift speed of the
electron in the wire?
(a) 50 sec (b) 5 s~c (c) 5000 sec (d) None of these
21. What is order of average time of collision for free electrons of copper?
(a) 10-13 sec (b) 10-15 sec (c) 10-11 sec (d) 10-a sec
22. If the caterpillar -Starts from the point of zero potential at t = 0, it reaches a point of
....... potential after 10 sec.
(a) 80µV (b) -8OµV (c) 160µV (d) -160µV
Comprehension ~·9
The rear window defogger of a car consists of thirteen identical thin wires, each having, a'
resistance of 20.5 fl., a length Of 1.30 ffi, and a :resistivity of 88,0 X 10~ .Q ~. The wires are
connected in parallel to the 12.0V car battery. Db not use calculator.
23. "What is ·the cross~sectional area of each wire?

{a) 118 x 10-arn 2 (b) 2:28 x 10-am 2
(c) 338 x 10-8 m 2 (d) 4.48 x 10-am 2
{e) s:ssx10-s~ 2
24. What"is the current through each wire?
(a) O.li5 A (b) ,Q.250 A {c) 0.585 A (d) 0.676 A
(e) 0.863 A
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25. What power does the battery deliver to the rear window defogger?
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(a) 75.9 W (b) 91.3 W (c) 105 v: (d) 125 W
(e) 147 W
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All bodies, n~ matter how hot or ~old. continuous:y radia:~ ~hotons. At a-given ternperat~re; 1
the intensities of the electromagnetic waves emitted by a., object vary from wavelength to
wavelength throughout the visible, infrared, a:1<l other regions of the spectrum. Figure
illustrates how the intensity per unit wavelength depencs. on wavelength for a perfect black,
body emitter, Although this figure can strictly ·::e applied only to, a blackbody, yet this will
approximately describe the behavior of mar.y of r.i:,C self radiating systems. For example, .sun
has an approximate temperature of 6000K it :snot a blac:-;: body, it has an-emissivity of nearly
0.6. But.its peak almost occurs at_ that predicted by the \ 1/ein's law. Suppqse we have a. bulb of
power lOOW It emits only about SW as \.isibie light. Rest is emitted as infrared radiation.
Assume that the bulb filament has a surface area of 10 mm 2. (ht=250 eV-nm).
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5CO ·. oo: '. 50:

Wave:engt1 (nm)
26. What is the approximate temperature of the filamen:?

(a) SOOK (b) 350K (c) 2500K (d) 10000K
27~ Assume that the light emitted by the bulb in the visi"::ile region is entirely of wavelength
'" ·soonm'. What is the· number of photons emit:ed per second in the visible region?
(a) 1.25 X 10 19 (b) 5 X 10 19 (c) 2.5 X 10 19 (d) 4 X 10 19
28. If we want of increase the number of photon~ er:c.ined by the bulb in the visible region without
changing the wattage, which method would b~ most appropriate?
(a) Increasing emissivity by a factor of 2
(b) Increasing the radius of the filament by a factor of 2 and the length by a .factor of 4
(c) Decreasing the radius of the fila.'Tlent by a factor of 2 and the length by a factor of 4
(d) Doubling the voltage and decrease the le,.gth o:.' the filament by a factor of 2
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29. Which of the following resistances would have maxL'Tlum surface temperature? AU of them
have a surface area of 10 mm 2 and same er..issivity.
20
4Q
-oov
(a) 1 Q · (b) 2 Q (c) 3 f2. (d) 40
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The figute shoV\'.S a network of.five; resistance anc. tvm batteries.
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rs V
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30V ,
2n ,- 20
30. The current through the 30V battery is:

(a) 3A (b) lA (c) 2A (d) none of these
31. The current through the ISV battery is:
(a) zero (b) IA (cJ 3A (d) none of these
32. Which of the batteries is getting charged?
(a) 30V (b) ISV Cc) Both (d). None of these
33. The total electrical power consumed by the circ·..::it is
(a) !SW (b) 75W (c) 10.SW (d) 90W
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!The figure shows a n~tiNork of resistance i:1 whi~h the point A is earthed ... l
\
34. The point which has the least potential is:

· (a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D
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35. The current through the 30. resistor is:

(a) 2A from D to A (b) 2A from A to D
(c) 3.33A from A to D (d) 3.33 A from D to A.
36. The current through the 4 Q resistor is:
(a) 0.5 A from B to C (b) 0.SA from C to B
(c) lA from C to B (d) lA from B to C
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The figure shows a network of four resistances and three batteries.

4 n c 1 n
~
30VLLJ:sv 2n F 2!1
37. Choose the correct alternative.

(a) The potential difference V c - VF = 6 V.
(b) No current flows in the branch CF.
(c) Current flows in the branch from F to C.
(d) Both (a) and (c)
38. Mark the incorrect statement.
(a) The current t1ow:ing in the left loop is independent of tlle right loop.
(b) The current flowing in the right loop is independent of the left loop.
(c) Both 30V and 15V batteries do not produce current in the branch CF.
(d) Both (a) and (b)
39. Which of the battery is getting charged?
(a) Only 6V (b) Both 6V and lSV
(c) Only lSV (d) None of these
40. The current through the branch CF is:
(a) 4A (b) 3A (c) 7A (d) 1A
41. The electrical pr)wer dis.~ipated as heat is:
(a) 207 W (b) 123 W
(c) 165 W (d) nout: of these
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Comprehension. -.14
·Th~·niot~)Jlo~s a-'networ,k ofrJsistors· and' abat;t~ry. If JA curi~~t flo\v~ ili~o'ugh ~e b~an~h l

CF, then answer the following questions. . .: , , ·· ·· ' .: .· · .-
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42. The current through:

(a) Branch DE is IA. (b) Branch BC is 2A. (c) Branch BG is 4A. , {d) ~ranch HG is 6A.
43. The e.m.f. E of the battery is:

(a) 24V (b) 12V (c) 18V (d) 6V
If a zero resistance wire is connected in parallel to branch CF.
44. The currentthrough:
(a) branch DE is zero. (b} branch BC is zero.
(c) brant;:h BG is 0.SA. ( d) branch AB is 1.Sf..
45. The e.m.f. E of the battery is:
(a) 9 V (b) 6.6V (c) 5.25V (d) 10.SV
(e) 12V
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Inside a super conducting ring six identical resistors each of resista.nce R are connect~d as J
shown figure. in .
46. The equivalent resistance (s):

(a) between 1 and 3 is zero.
(b) between 1 and 3 is R/2. 't',,
(c) between 1 and 2, 2 and 3, 3 and 1 arc all cq1wl.

(d) hetween 1 and 3 is two limes that between 1 and 2.
47. The equivalent resistance (s):
(a) between O and 1 is R.
(h) between O aud 1 is R/3.
(c) between O and 1 is zero.
(d) between O and 1,0 and O and 3 are all equal.
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48. Imagine a battery of e.m.f. E between the points O and 1_. with its positive terminal connected
with 0.
(a) The current entering at O is equally divided into three resistances.
(b) The current in the other three resistances R: 2 , R :3 , R 23 is zero.
(c) The resistances R 02 and R 03 have equal magnitudes of current while the resistance R 01
have different current.
(d) Potential V 2 =V3 > V1 •
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Comprehension -16
The given figure shows a rietv,oork of resistances and a battery.

- . B
E=:2V
49. Identify the correct statement (s).

(a) The circuit satisfies the condition of a balwced Wheatstone bridge.
(b) V8 -Vn =O
(c) V 8 -Vn =B
(d) No current flows in the branch BD.
50. Which of the two batteries is getting chargec.?
(a) av battery (b) 12 v battery
(c) None (d) Can :1.ot be said
S1. Choose the correct statement (s).
(a) The current coming out of the 8V battery is 2A.
(b) The current coming out of the 12V b . . tte:-y is 3.A..
(c) The current flowing in all the 4!1 branches is sa.-:-.e.
(d) The current flowing in the diagonally opposite branches is same.
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The figure shows a retrahcdrqn, each side ~f \vhich h2.s a resistance-r.
- o· .
52. Choose the correct statement (s) related :o the resis:ar.ce between any two points.
(a) RAB =RBD =RBc =Rm ""R01 =R.w
Cb) RA1;1 =RAc =RAD =RBv = RBc * Rev
(c) RCD is the least.
(d) RAB =RAc =RBc and Rco ""RAD =RBD
5 3. Choose the correct diagram (s), which show nvo-dimens ional equivalent of the tettahedron.
D
D
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(a) (b) A C
B
B
C
D
B A i.., B
(c)
(C:) ~:
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54, If a battery is connected between any nvo points of the tetrahedron, then identify the correct
statement (s).
(a) The potentials of the other two points a~e ahvays equaL
(b) There always exists a branch through whic:i. no cur:;'ent flows.
(c) The current coming out of t:he batter)' in each case is same.
Cd) None of the above
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1. An ammeter and a voltmeter are joined in series to a cell. Their readings are A and V
respectively. If a resistance is now joined in parallel with the voltmeter:
(a) both A and V \vill increase (b) both A and V will decrease
(c) A will decrease, V will increase (d) A will increase, V will decrease
2. Which of the following is the most suitable arrangement for measuring the unknown' X' which
has resitance in the range Oto 10 n.? Resistance of ammeter 1 0:, resistance of voltmeter 10
k.O.
X
(~
a )V
A
~ (b)~
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(c) ~ AV (d)~
3. In the measurement of resistance by a meter bridge, the known and unknown resistances are
interchanged to eliminate:
(a) index errors (b) random errors
(c) end error {d) error due to thenno-electric effect
4, The diameter of a potentiometer wire is D. The cunem is kept same, but the diameter of the
wire is doubled. The potential gradient will then be:
(a) 4 times (b) 2 times (c) unchanged (d) 1/4th
5. Two ammeters 1 and 2, have different internal resistance: r1 (known) and r2 (unknovm). Each
ammeter has scale such that the angular deviation of the needle from zero is proportional to
the current. Initially, the ammeters are connected in series and then to a source of constant
voltage. The deviations of the needles of the ammeters are 0 1 and 0 2 respectively. The
ammeters are then connected in parallel and then to the same voltage source. This time, the
deviation:; of the needles are 0 1 and Fl 2, respectively. r2 in terms of r1 ,9 1 ,9 2 ,0 1and 0~ is:
(a
) r-010~ - (h) r020~
-- e r El202
() -- (d) r 01El2-
l ll.zl:l~ . 1 0102 1 8101. J 018:l
6. Whcu a galvanometer is .~hunted wil h a 4 n resistance, the deflection is reduced to one-fifth. If
the galvanometer is further sh1111ted with :l n. wire, the furtht>r reduction i11 the deflectiun will
be (the main current remains same):
fa) ~ of the cl(•flection when shunted with 40 only
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(h) ~
13
of 1he <ldlcction whf•11 shllntcrl with 4U onlv
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(c) ~ of the deflection when shunted with 40 only
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(d) 2_ of the deflection when shunted with 40. only

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7. A potential difference of 220 V is maintained across a 12000 ohm -----b
rheostat, as shown in the figure. The voltmeter has a resistance of 6000
ohm and point c is at one-fourth of the distance from a to b. Therefore
r
the reading of the voltmeter will be:
(a) 32V (b) 36V C
(c) 40V (d) 42V
8. A galvanometer of resistance 100 n contains 100 division . It gives a deflection of one division
on passing a current of 10---4 A. Find the resistance in ohms to be connected to it, so that it
becomes a voltmeter of range lOV.
(a) soon (b) soon (c) 100 n Cd) 900 n
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9. An ammeter has resistance R 0 and range I. What resistance should be connected in parallel
with it to increase its range to nJ?
(a) Ro (b) R 0 (n + 1) (c) _&__ (d) ]iQ_
n n+1 n-1
10. The wire of the potentiometer has resistance 4 ohms and length lm. It is connected to a cell of
e.m.f. 2 volts and internal resistance l ohm. If a cell of e.m.f. 1.2 volts is balanced by it, the
balancing length will be:
(a) 90cm (b) 60 cm (c) 50 cm (d) 75 cm
11. In the figure shown the two cells have equal e.m.f., but intcrnaJ resistances are r1 and r2 • If the
reading of the voltmeter is zero, the relation between R,r1 and r2 is:
(a) R=r1 -rl (b) R=r1 +r:1 (c) R=2r1 -r2 (cl) R=r1 r2
12. ln the figure sh own, if the ·internal resistance of the battery is 1 ohm, the reading of the
a mnw1 er will be:
>
ID
(a) lA (b) 2A (c) 3A (d) lA
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13, A battery of internal resistance 2 .Q is connected to a variable resistor whose value can vary
from 4 .Q tolO .Q. The resistance is initially set at 4.0. If the resistance is now increased then:
(a) power consumed by it will decrease.
(b) power consumed by it will increase.
(c) power consumeq. by it may increase or may decrease.
(d) power consumed will first increase then decreases.
14, The equivalent resistance benveen A and B will be (inO.):
2 4
(a) - (b) 8 (c) -
7 3
15. Power developed in· a uniform wire when connected to a certain cell of negligible internal
resistance is P. If the wire is melted and recast in a wire of length double that of the original
and the new wire is connected to the same cell, then the power developed in the wire would
be:
(a) 2P (b) 4P (c) P (d) P/4
16. Four identical bulbs each rated 100 watt, 220 volts are connected across a battery as shown.
The total electric power consumed by the bulbs is:
(a) 75 watt (b) 400 watt (c) 300 wan (d) 400/3 watt
17. In the circuit shown, the re;ciding of the ammeter is doubled ;iftcr the switch is dosed. Each
n:'sistur has a resistam:e = ll.!. and lhe ideal cells has an e.m.f. lOV. Then, the ammeter has cl
coil resistance e(JUal tu:
(a) 2U (b) H2 (c) 2.sn (d) none of these
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18. Two lamps, each with a resistance of 50 D. arc connected in series. The lamps will fuse if a
power of more than 220 W is dissipated in it. What is the maximum voltage that can be
applied to the circuit?
(a) 100 V (b) 140 V (c) 200 V (d) none of these

19. The figure is a galvanometer (current for maximum deflection is 0.01 A and coil resistance is
SO .Q) is to be converted into an ammeter of range O- BA. Calculate the value of resister R.
, 0.01A~ec,
~R
(a) 399500 Cb) 1s.9sn (c) 0.160n (d) 0.062

·20. The figure shows a meter-bridge circuit, X = 12 Q ond R = 18 n. The jockey J is at the null
point. If R is made3 of 8 n, through what distance will the jockey J have to be moved to obtain
null point again?
(a) 10 cm (b) 20 cm (c) 30 cm (d) 40 cm

21. Two light bulbs is shown in the circuit have ratings A(24V ,48W) and B (24V and 36W) as
shown. When the sw:itch is closed.
12V
12V~~
(il) The imcmity of light bulb A decn•cJses and ofR incn~ascs.

(h) The intensity of light bulb A ils well as H increases.
(c) The inLensity of light bulb A as well as decreases_
(d) Tbc intcusity of lighl lrnlb A incn~cJses and of R decreases.
22. A Wheat ~tone bridge is a dever device used to measure unknown resistances. Assume we
have an unknown resistor R. The main ingredie1Jrs of a WheatsLone b1idge arc a voltage
soufft · V (it does 1101 bilve to ht: nilihrated), a galv,momPter G (a sensitive ammeter) and three
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known calibrated resistors R 1 , R 2 and R 3 • The resistor R 1 is a variable resistor. The
components are arranged as in the figure. The variable resistor R 1 is adjusted so that zero
current flows through the galvanometer. What is R in terms of R 1 ,Rz and R 3 ?
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(R2+R3)2 y2
(a) (I:,) - - (c) R1R3 (d) R1R2
R1 (R1 +R2+R3) R2 R3
(e) ~ (fJ ;!2R3

R2R3 R1_
23. In the given circuit, the e.m.f. of the cell is 2V and its internal resistance is
negligible. The resistance. of the voltmeter is 80
voltmeter will be:
(a) 0.8 V- (b) 1.6 V
n. The reading of the
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(c) 1.33 V (d) 2.0 V
24, A particular ohmmeter uses a battery to provide a potential difference across an unknot-vn
resistance whose value is to be measured. The meter measures the resulting current through
this resistor and is calibrated to read out the corresponding value of the resistance. Suppose
that this ohmmeter is used to measure the resistance of a typical incandescent
tungsten•filamcnt light bulb. The value of the resistance of the light bulb will be:
(a) less than when the bu.lb is in use in a 120 volt circuit
Cb) more, than when the bulbs is in use in a 120 volt circuit
(c) the same as when the bulb is in use in a 120 volt circuit
(d) more information is needed to determine whether it's A,B or C
25. Consider point X, Y and Z in the circuit shown. Assume that all of the resistor arc qual in value,
and the current through the galvanometer is zero. For this to be the case, the emf 1 of battery
#1 must be:
(a) zero
(b) equal to the potential difference between X and Y
(c) less than the potential difference between X and Y
galvanometer
(d) equal to the emf 2 of battery #2
+
(e) greater than the potential difference between Y and Z
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26. Gita sets up the circuit shown in order to measure the current voltage (l V ) characteristic of a
~mall filamertt lamp.
The supply is a battery that has an e.m.f. of 3.0 V and the ammeter and voltmeter arc
corisidered ro he ideal. The lamp is labelled by the manufacturer is "3 volt, 0.6 watt''.
(a) Calculate the current in the filament of the lamp when it is operating at normal brightness.
Gita sets the variable resistor to its maximum value of resistance. She tl1en closes the
switch S and records the following reading.
Ammeter reading =0.18A Voltmeter reading =0.60V
She then sets the variable resistor to its zero value of resistance and records the following
readings.
Ammeter reading =0.20A Voltmeter reading =2.6V
(b) (i) Explain why, by changing the value of the resistance of the variable resistance, the
potential difference across the lamp cannot be reduced to zero or be incTeased to 3V.
(il) Determine the internal resistance of the battery:
(c) Calculate the resistance of the filament when the reading on the voltmeter is:
(i) 0.60 V (ii) 2.6 V
27. In the given circuit, the e.m.f. of the cell is 2V and its internal resistance is negligible. The
ra
resistance of the voltmeter is 80 .Q. The reading of the voltmeter will be:
·20n son
(a) 0.8 V (b) 1.6 V (c) 1.33 V (d) 2.0 V
28. A cell of internal resistance 1 Q is connected across a resistor. A voltmeter having variable
resistance G is used to measure p.d. across resistor, The plot of voltmeter reading V against G is
shown. What is value of external resistor R ?
.-----1 V ,----,
vf 2 0 V L
10V
5V R ')
G(n)-
(a) 5 n. (b) 4Q (c) 3 Q (d) 1 Q
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29. A galvanometer with an illtemal resistance of 100 U will show a full scale defle1:1ion with a
current of l O mA Which of the following circuils would turn this galvanometer into an
am.T.ete:- which w:11 re,!rl lOA a: fuil srn:.e?
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30. A cell of internal resistauce 1.Q is connected across a resistor. A voltmeter having variable
resistance C is used to measure p.d. acro.c;s resistor. The plot ofvoluncter reading V againstG is
shown. What is value of external resistor R?
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is possible. The resistance measured is given by Rmeasured = V , V = voltage reading of
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voltmeter, 1 - cuner.t reel.ding of ammeter. T:ie ammeters and the voltmeter used are :-mt ideal,
but having n·sistances RA and R v respectively. For arrangement, the measured resi~tance is:
(a) R + Rv (h) R + RA (c) _!rnL RRv

(d) - - + R A
J{ +Rv R+Rv
32. l:1 the given cin:d:, the galvanometer c; v.rili show ;-.f'ro deflection if:
+
(d) none of these

33. In the circuit shown, the reading of the ammeter L~ doubled after the switch is dosed. Each
resistor ha.~ a resistance~ H1 and the ideal cell has an e.m.f. =lOV Then the ammeter has a
resis:a:1ce equal to: '
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34. It is requir('d to measure equivalent resisl,mcc of (:in:uit with ideal La\l!'ry, ideal vohmewr iln<l _
(d)rn
ideal ammeter. Which circuit shows diagram voltmeter V ,md ammeter A rnrret:tly positione;d
to measure the tolal rcsis1ancc of cin:uit?
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35. Tu.ro scales on a voltmeter measure voltages up to 20.0V and 30.0 V. The resistance connected
in series •,vith the galvanometer is 1680 n for the 20.0V scale and 2930 fl for the 30.0 V scale.
The resistance of the galvanometer and the full scale current are respectively.
(a) 320 0. and 8 mA (b) 70 D and 10 mA
(c) 820 0. and l 0 mA (d) 820 0. and 8 mA
36. Ratio of charge on 2C and C in steady state is:
R 2C
(a) 1 : 1 (h) 2 : 1 (c) 1 : 2 (d) 2 : 3

3 7. Figure shows a metre bridge, wire AC has uniform cross-section. The length of wire AC is 100
cm.Xis a standard resistor of 40. and Y is a coil. When Y is immersed in melting ice, the null
point is at 40 cm from point A. When the coil Y is heated to lOODC, a 78 n resistor has to be
connected in parallel with Yin order to keep the bridge balanced at the same point.
X ::4.o. Y
Temperature coefficient of resistance of the coil is:

(a) 6.3xl.0-4K-1 (h) 4.3x10-4K-1 (c) 8.3xl0-4K- 1
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38. A galvanometer shows a reading of O.CiS mA. Wh(•n a g11lvanometeT is slnmtetl with a 40.
resistance, the deflection i:; reduced to O.13 1JiA. If the galvanometer is f unhcr :.hunted with a
2 n wire, tht' new rt"ading will be (th<' main rnrrcm n•mains 1he same~):
(a) 0.60 mA (b) 0.08 mA (c) O. l.?. mA (d) 0.05 mA
39, Ihe wire o(tbe potentiometer has re:;istam:e 4 ohm an_d length 80 cm. lt is connected to a cell
of e.m.f. 2 volt and internal resistance l ohm. If a ceJI of e.m.f. 1 volt is balanced by it, the
balancing ·length will be:
(a) 40 cm (h) SO cm , (c) 60 cm (d) 70 cm .
40. In the mem:· bridge experiment shown figt1re, the bal.anct: lengtl1 AC cone:;ponc..liug to mill
deflection of the galvanometer is x. lf the ra_dius of the wire AB is doubled then:
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(a) the balanced length becomes 4x (b) the balanced length becomes 2x
(c) the balanced length becomes xi 4 (d) none of the above
41. In the figure, the potentiometer wire AB oflengthL and resistance D t, r
9r is joined to the cell D of e.m.f. e and internal resistance r. The
cell C's e.m.f. is e I 2 and its internal resistance is 2 r. The
A J
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(c) 7L (d) 111
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42, The diagram besides shows a circuit used in an experiment to determine the e.m.f. and
internal resistance of the cell C. A graph was plotted of the potential difference V between the
terminals of the cell against the current I, which was varied by adjusting the rheostat. The
graph is shown on the right, x and y are the intercepts of the graph with the axes as shown.
What is the internal resistance of the cell?
C V(V)
(a) X (b) y
t~l(A)
(c) x I y Cd) y IX
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43. If the rheostat slider were to move from the ex:rcme rigr.t of the far left, How will the reading
of voltmeter V1 change?
(a) First increases and then decreases. (b) First c:ecreases and then increases.
(c) Increases continuously. ~c::.) Decreases continuously.
44. The deflection in a galvanometer falls frorr. SO div:sions to 20 divisions after a 12 n shunt is
connected keeping current constant. \Vha~ is tr.e galva.-.ometer resistance?
(a) 18 .Q (b) 60 n (c'i 36 n (d) 24 Q
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45. A resistance of 2 Q is connected across one ga;:i of a r..erer-bridge and unknown resistance,
greater than 2n, is connected across rhe other gap. When these resistance are interchanged,
the balance point shifts by 20 cm, neglecting any enc: coc-cction, the unknown resistance is:
(a) 3.Q (b) 4.Q (c) sn (d) 6Q

1. A voltmeter and an ammeter arc joined in scr:e., to an ideal cell, giving readings V and A
respectively. If a resistance equal to the resistance of :.he 2.mmeter is now joined in parallel to
the ammeter.
(a) V will not change.
(b) V will increase slightly.
(c) A will become exactly half of its initial value.
(d) A will become slightly more than half of its :rjtial value.
2, Three voltmeters, all having different resistances, are joined as
shown. When some potential difference is ap~lied acros, A nnd B, A 8
their readings are V 1 , V 2 , V 3 •
(a) V 1 :=V 2
(c) V1 + V2 =V3
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3. A galv,momcter has a rt'siswm:e of 96 n and full sc;1 J,, deflection of l 00 µA. 11 Gm he used as
ammeter provided a resistance is ;iddcd to it. Pick up the correct range and resistance
combinations h).
(a) 1.3 mA range with 25 k!l rcsistJncc in parallel
(b) 1.'.l mA ranr,e with 8 il. resistance in par,1llel
(c) 2.5 mA range with 2.5 hfl resistance in parnllcl
(d) 2.5 rnA range with 4!.1 resistance i11 parallel
4. ln the potentiometer circuit of g-iven figure the galv;:inometer reveals a current in the direction
shown wherever the sliding comucl touches the win~. This could be caused by;
Q~
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(a) E 1 being too low (b) r being too high (c) a break in PQ (d) E 2 being too low
5. In a potentiometer arrangement E I is the cell establishing current in primary circuit. E 2 is the
cell to be measured. AB is the potentiometer wire and G is a galvanometer. Which of the
following are essential condition for balance to be obtained?
(a) The e.m.( of E 1 must be greater than the e.m.f. of E 2 .
Q)) Either the positive terminals of both E 1 and E 2 or the negative term in 01.<: of both E 1 nnd E 2
must be joined to one end of potentidmeter wire.
(c) The positive termirtals of E 1 and E2 must be joined to one end of potentiometer wire.
(d) The resistance of G must be less than the resistance of AB.
6. A battery of e.m.f. c 0 =SV and internal resistance SD is connected across a long uniform wire
AB of length lm and resistance per unit length SQm -I. Two cells of g 1 = lV and E 2 = 2V arc
connected as shown in the figure.
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2V 2n
(a) The null point is at A.

(b) If the jockey is touched to point B the current in the galvanometer will be going towards B.
(c) When jockey is connected to point A, no current is flowing through lV battery.
(d) The null point is at distance of 8/15 m from A.
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7. The diagram shows a modified. meter bridge, which is R R R
1 2
used for measuring two unknown resistance al the sarne ~
time. When only the first galvanometer is used,. for
obtaining the balance point, it is found at point C. Now A 1 - - - - - ~ - - Z - - - - - 1
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the first galvanometer is removed and the second _ _
galvanometer is used, which ·gives balance point at D. AB=L; AC=L/4 and AD=2L/3
Using the details given in the diagram, find out the value
of R 1 and R 2 •
(a) R 1 ;;;.SR/3 (b) R 2 ... 4R/3 (c) R 1 =4R/3 (d) R 2 =5R/3
8. In the circuit shown R 1 =R 2 = 10 n and re~istance per unit length of wire PQ = lQ/cm and
· length PQ, ;=; 1O cm-. If R 2 is made of 20 n. to get z.ero deflection in galvanometer. S is midpoint
of wire PQ.
(a) The jockey at P can be moved towards right 2cm.

(b) The jockey at Q can be moved towards right 2cm..
(c) The jockey at Scan be moved rewards left a distance 5/3 cm.
(d) The jockey at all positions fixed and R 1 should be made of 20 Q.
9. The current sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer can be increased by:
(a) increasing the magnetic field of the permanent magnet
(b) increasing the area of the deflecting coil
(c) increasing the number of turns in the coil
(d) increasing the restoring couple of the coil
10. When a galvanometer is shunted with 40 resistance, the deflection is reduced to one-fifth. If
the galvanometer is further shunted with 2Q wire, the deflection will be (the main current
remains the same):
(a) ~ of the deflection when shunted with 4 Q only
9
(b) 2- of the deflection when shunted with 40 only
13
(c) _!_ of the original deflection only
13
(d). ¾of the original deflection only
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11. ·!he circuit diagram shows a source <Jf e.m.f. lOV having an internal resistance, of 2.5 Q
connected to an ideal ammeter. The jockey can be slided to different points on the rheostat
whose total resistance is 10 Q. What can be the reading of the ammeter?
A g
(a) lA (b) 2A (c) 3A (d) 4A
fiMatch_ing Type Problems

1, The diagram shows a circuit with two identical resistors. The battery
has a negligible internal resistance.
VVhat wi.li. the effect on the ammeter and voltmeter be if the switch S
is closed?
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(C) Equivalent resistance (R) does not change
(D) Power dissipated across R in right (S) becomes zero
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2. Column-I has four circuits each having an ammeter. Column -11 has four values of current in
the ammeter. The ammeter has zero resistance. 1'he voltmeter, in (B) has infinite resistance
and a reading BV. The resistance R has not been specified. Match the circuit with its correct
ammeter reading.
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r=\lnteger Type Problems

1. 'I\vo identical potentiometer wires w I and w 2 of equal length l, connected to a battery of e.m.f.
e P and internal resistance lQ through two switches s1 and s 2 • A
battery of e.m.f. e is balanced on these potentiometer wires one
by one. If potentiometer wire w 1 is of resistance 2 D. and
balancing length is l / 2 on it, when only S 1 is closed and S 2 is
open. On closing S 2 and opening S 1 the balancing length on w 2
is found to be (2I / 3), then ·
find the resistance (in O) of potentiometer wire w 2 •
r]Assertion and Reason Type Questions

1. Statement-1: Knowing that rating is done at steady state of the filament, an electric bulb
connected to a source having rated voltage consumes more than rated
power just after it is switched on.
Statement-2 : When filament is at room temperature its resistance is less than its
resistance when the bulb is fully illuminated.
(a) Statement-lis true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-!.
(b) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is true and St:atement-2 is not the correct explanation for
Statement-!.
(d) Statement-I is fa1se, Statement-2 is true.
2. Statement-I: When a battery is supplying power to a circuit, work done by electrostatic:
forces on electrolyte ions inside the battery is positive.
Statement-2: Electric field is directed from positive the negative electrode inside a banery.
Statement-!.
Statement-!.
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(c) Statement-! is true, Statement-2 is fa:se.

(d) Statement-! is false, statement-2 is trne.
3. Statement-!: To measure the current in· a c:rcuit element, the ammeter should be
connected in series ,vith t:1.at elemer.:.
Statement-2 : The resistance of ammcte:- is less :han that of galvanometer used to m~~
the ammeter.
(a) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is true a:-id Sta:ement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-!.
(b) Statement-! is true, Statement -2 is tue ,rnd S~ate:..ent-2 is not the correct
explanation for Statement-!.
(c) Statement-! is true, Statement-2 is fa'.se.
(d) Statement-! is false, Statement-2 is cue.

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A simple .ohmmeter consists of battery connected in series with a galvanometer and a

resistor, as ·shown in figure~ Th(,! resistance F( is ::hose::: such that when the terminals a. arid b
are shoned (put in electricaLcontacr with negligible :-csistancc bernreeh them), the cugent,
through the galvanometer gives a full-scale c:eflectio::l: 1:1us, a full scale.deflection indica,tes
nq resistance between terminals a and b. 1\ ze,o ceflec:ion indicates an infi_nite resistance
bernreen the terminals. \'\1hen the terminals are con:iectcd across an unknown resistance R,
the current through the galvanometer depends on R, so the scale can be calibrated to give a
direct reading of R, as shown in figure. Because an ohmmeter sends a current through the
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resistance to be measured, some cautfon mus7 be exercised when using this instrument. For i
example, you would not want to try to rneas·.:re the resistance of sensitive ammeter with.an
ohmmeter, because the curtent provided :y the battery in the ohmmeter would probably
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(d) of in_ternal resistance of galvanometer
2. The minimum rt'sistance n.·quin-d for the rest· of the cin:uit (otlw..r than galvanometer) is :
(a) 20 n (bJ 30 n (e) 80 ~~ (d) 100 ~2
3. The reading in galvanometer wht'H resistance cornieckcl lJetween u aml lJ is 100 n, is:
(a)_ .'imA (b) 3.3 mA (c) 2 mA (d) 8 mA
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\Weare aware that a galvanometer can be conveped into an ammeter as well as voltmeter by j
using appropriate resistances. We have a galvanometer whose maximum allowable potential 1
drop increases 'n.' times by connecting a 270: resistor in series. When we shunt the same I
1galvanometer with a 30 resistor, its range of current.increases ton times the original value. j
4. What is the value of n?

(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
5. What is the internal resistance of the galvanometer?
(a) 3 n (b) 9 n (c) 6 n (d) 4 n
6. When 2 such galvanometers are used to construct an ammeter and a voltmeter, and are
connected as shown, the current in galvanometer making up ammeter and voltmeter
respectively are:
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1. Five identical paral1el conducting plates each of area A have
1 .
separation 'd' betWE!en succesoe;ive surfaces. The places are 2
connected to the terminal of a battery as shown in lhe
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figure. The effective capacitance of the circuit is:
terminal 5 terminal
(a) Ai.: 0 (b) 4AE 0_
4d d
Afo (d) 3At:: 0
(t)
3d 4d
2. Capacity of an isolated sphere is increased n times when it is enclosed by an earthed concentric
sphere. The ratio of their radii would be:
nz 2n 2n +1
(a)- (b)~ (c) ----- (d) ------
n-1 n-1 n+1 n+1
3. In the figure shown, the potential difference between points A and Bis:
t- t~F ).6µF
6µFl~A
6~tFI B
(a) lOV (b) 30V (c) 7.5V (d) none of these

4. The potential of the point A is greater than that of D by 19 volt. A 2µf' 3µF 4µF B .
What is the potential difference in volt across the 3µF capacitor? --t H t---i t--t H
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6. Three identical metal plates of area lm 2 each are arnmged horizontally, parallel to each ot.her,
with identical paper (K ==4) sheei:s in between of thickness 0.177 mm completely filling the
space between them. Counted from the top, they are given charges equal to + 2 mC, - lmC and
-lmC, respectively. The electrostatic energy stored in this system is:
(&a =8.85 X c
10···12 2 / Nm 2 )
(a) 25J (b) 12.5 .T (c) SOJ (d) none of these
7. A capacitor having capacitance 'C' is charged by a battery having e.m.f. 2V
(Battery is disconnected after charging). Now this charged capacitor is
connected to another battery having e.m.f. V. The positive plate of capacitor is
connected with--ve terminal of battery and vice-versa. The amount of heat
produced after connecting it with battery:
(a) 4.5 C V 2 (b) 1.5 CV 2
(c) 4 cv 2 (d) none of these
8. A capacitor of capacitance 2µF is charged to a potential difference of 12V. lt is then connected
across an inductor of inductance 0.6 mH. The current in the circuit when the potential
difference across the capacitors is 6V is:
(a) 3.6 A (b) 2.4 A (c) 1.2 A (d) 0.6 A
9. Two capacitors of capacitances 1.0 microfarad and 2.0 microfarad are each charged by being
connected across a 5.0 volt battery. They arc disc-.onnected from the battery and then
connected to each other with resistive wires so that plates of opposite charge are connected
together. What will be the magnitude of the final voltage across the 2.0 microfarad capacitor?
(a) 0 V (b) 0.6 V (c) 1.7 V (d) 3.3 V
(e) 5.0 V
10. Three capacitors arc connected as shov1m in figure. l'hen the charge on C I is:
I Cz~-~
IC3~~;J
"E" 6V
(a) 6 µC (b) 12 i1C (c) 18 µC (d) 24 µC
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Three long conducting plate A, B and C having charges + q.1 -2q and s
+q as shown in figure. Here plate A a.nd C are fixed. If the switch S is
closed. The middle plate (B) will st.an moving in:
+q
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(a) h~flward direction
(b) rightward direction
(c) will not move
(d) first move leftward and right ward
A
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12. The amount of heat liberated in t:he circuit after closing thti swill'h S.
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cv2
(a) zero (b)- (c) CV 2 (d) none of these
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13. When the key K is pressed at time t ""0. Which of the following statements about the current J
in the resistor AB of the adjoining circuit is true?
(a) I ""2 mA at all t = 0
(b) I oscillates between 1 mA u nd 2mA.
(c) [ .,,.-1 mA finally
(d) At t. ""O,l =2 mA and with rime it decreases to lmA.
14. There are two identical spherical t:onductors, each having capadtance C, placed at very large
sepr.irntion as compared to their radius. The capacitance of the combination so formed is:
(a) 2C Ol) C/2 (c) C (d) co
15. The plates of a parallel plate capacitor are separated by a solid dielectric. TI1is capacitor and a
resistor are connected in series across the terminals of a battery. Now the plates of the
capacitor are pulled slightly fanher apart. When equilibrium is restored in the circuit.
(a) The potential difference across the plates has increased.
(b} The energy stored in the capadt.or has increased.
(c) The capacitance of the capacitor has increased.
(d} The Charge on the plates of the capacitor has decreased.
16. Consider the circuit shown where C 1 = 6 µF, C 2 =3 µF and V = 20V.
Capacirnr C 1 is first charged by dosing the switch S 1 • Switch S I is then
opened and the charged capacitor is connected to the uncharged
capacitor Ci by closing S 2.
(a) Total charge that has flown through the battery is 120 µC.
(b) Final charge on C 1 after opening switch S 1 and closing swicch S 2 in 80 µC.
(c) Final charge on C 2 after opening switch S 1 and closing switc.h S 2 in 40 µC.
(d) "J'otal heat produced after closing switch S 2 is 1.8 m J.
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17. A l /J.F, capacitor is connected jn the circuit shown below. The
e.m.f. of the cell is 3 volt and internal resistance is 0.5 ohm. 'J11e
resJstors R 1 and R 2 have values 4 ohms and 1 ohm respectively.
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The charge on the capacitor in steady state must be:
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(c) 1.33 µC (d) zero
18. In four options below, all the four circuits are arranged in order of equivalent capadtancc.
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Select the correct order. Assume all capacitors are of eqllai capacitance.
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(a) C 1 >C 2 >C 3 >C 4
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19. In the network shown we have three identical capacitors.
Each of them can withstand a maximum 100 V p.d. What
maximum voltage can be applied across A and B so that no
capacitor gees spoiled?
a) 150V (b) 120V
(c:) lBOV (d) 200V
20. The circuit was in the shown state from a long time. Now t:he switch Sis closed. The t:harge
that flows through the swit~h is
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2µF 4µF
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400 (d) 100 µC
(a) . . --µC (b) l001J.C {c) SOµC
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21. There are six plates of equal area A and the plates are arranged as shown in figure. The
equivalent capacitance between points A and B is:
1
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2d
6
(a) i;oA 2r, 0 A (c) 3&oA
(b) ........................ (d) t:oA
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22. A parallel plate capacitor ~f_ capacitance 200 µF. is charged by a battery of c.ni.f. '100 V. The
battery is now disconnected and temperature of the plates is equal to atmospheric
temperature. The plates are now connected by a thin wire of negligible heat capacity. Assume.
50% of their stored energy increase~ their temperature till the capacitor gets -_completely
discharged and energy equally distributes over the plates. If thermal capacity c,f each plate is
0.5 JK- 1 a,nd coefficicnL of linear expansion is 2 x 10-soc-1, pt-!rccntage increase in the
volume of the plates is: · · · · ·
(a) 0.001% (b) 0.002 1!/o (c) .0:003% (d) 0.004-%
23. The charge on the capacitor in steady state will be:
001~ 002~ WO Cd) o.sµ:c
24. Which of follmving graph correctly represents the force between plates ofan fsolated charged
parallel plate capacitor with distance x between them.
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(a) A (b) B (c) C. (d) D

25. A capacitor of capacitance of 2µF is charged to a potential difference of 200 V. after
disconnecting from the battery, it is connected in parallel with another uncharged capacitor.
The final common potential i.s 20\,;'. the capacitance of second capacitor is:
(a) 2µ F (b) 4µF (c) 18µF (d) 16µF
26. In the circuit shown, the charge on the 3 µF capaci~or steady state will be
mf~- 3µF
2µ{ }3v
20
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(a) 6µC (b) 4µC (c) 2/3µC (d) 3 µC

2 'I. In the circuit shown, the ~witch is shifted from position 1 --+ 2 ~t t = O. The switch was initially
in position 1 since a long time. The graph b~tween charge on upper plate of capacitor C and
time 't' is:
1_ri
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voltage across the capacitor becomes lOV:
(a) !60~ (bl so~ (c) JO ~ (d) 500 s
29. The potential across a 3 µF capacitor is 12V when it is not rnnnectcd to a.nyt11ing. It is then
ronnecred in parallel with an uncharged 611F capacitor. At equilibrium, the charge q on the 3,tr
capacitor and the potential difference V across it are
(a) _q = 12~tC, V =4V (b) q =24µC, V = 8V
(c) q = 36µC, V = 12V (d) q ""12µC, V = 6V
30. Three identical capacitors each with a capacitance of C are connected as shown in the
following figure. What would be che total equivalent capacitance of the circuit?
(a) 0.33 C (b) 0.67.C

f (c) lC (d) 1.5 C
(e) 3 C
31. Two parallel metal plates carry opposite electrical charges each with a magnitude of Q. The
plates are separated by a distance d and each plate has an area A, Consider the following:
(I) increasing Q (II) increasing d
(III) increasing A
Which of the following would have the effect of reducing the pot~tial difference behVeen the
plates?
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) 1 and 1ll
(e) II and III
32. Seven capacitors, each of capacitance 2µF are to be connected to obtain a capacitance of 10/11
µF. Which of the following combinations is possible?
(a) 5 in parallel 2 in series (b) 4 in parallel 3 i? series
(c) 3 in parallel 4 in series (d) 2 in paraliel 5 in series
33, The plates of a parallel plate capacitor are maintained at constant voltage by a battery as they
are pulled _apart. What happens to the strength of the electric field during this process?
(a) It incre,ases.
· (b) It decreases.
(c) It remains constant.
(d) There' is no way to tell from the information given.
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34. Two parallel metal plat es carry opposite electrical charges, each with a magnitude of Q. The
;;:ilate.s an· separated by a distance d and each plat[: has an area 11. Consider the following:
(I) increii:;ing Q C:IJ '.GCreasing d (Ill) increasing It
Which of the following would have the cffect of reducing the pott>nt ial difference her.ween the
two plates?
(a) I only (b) II only (c) Ill only (d) I and TIT
(e) lI ami Ill
35, Six 2-microfarad capacitors are wirc<l together as shown. Tht>
equivalcJ1t capacitance of the system uf capacitors i~:
(a) 2 / 3 µF (h) 4 / 3 µF
(c) 3 ~.r (d) 6 ~t'i< (e) i2 fiF
36. In the previous question, what potential difference unLst be applied between poiu1~ X and Y so
that the charge on each plate of each capacitor will have a magnitude of 3µC?
(a) 1.5 V (b) 3V (c) 6\1 (d) 9V
(d) 18V
37. A 6.0 µF capaci:o:- ar.d a 8,0 µF capacitor are connected ir. parallel. The combi:1,llion is then
connectt'.cl in series with a 12.0 V bauery and a 14.0 µF capacitor. What is the voltage across
the 6.0 µ1· capacitor?
(a) 4.0 V (h) 5.0 V (c) 6.0 V (d) 12.0 V
38, A p2.ralkl p:flte capacitor [s charged using a battery, and the battery is then removed. The
pla:es of the capacitor arc t:·,en brought closer togt'lhcr. \\'hie~ of ~he follmving statei::e:its is
false?
(a) The dvctric field inside the capacitor remains tlw same.
(b) The capacitance of the capacitor increases.
Cc: The charge on the capadtor remains :he sam1;.
(d) The potential diffic>rence between the plates of the capacitor decreases.
(e) The energy stored in the capacitor increases.
3 9. Two idem ic al parallel pl,He capacitors of same dimen:;ions joined in series are connected to a
DC source \-\'hen cne of t'.'le r;la:es of one capac:to:- :s ·:iroc:ghr duser to the 01:,cr plate.
(a) The voltage on the capacitor whose plates come closer is greater than the voltage on
the c,1pacitor whose plates are 11or moved.
(b) The voltage on the capacitor whose plates come closer is smaller than the voltage on
the t:apacitor whose plates are not moved.
(c) The voltage on the t\vo capacitor remains equ:1:.
(d) The applied voltage is divided among the two i'> proportional to the capacitances.
40. A photo):raphic flash unit consists of ::i Xenon-filled Jbsh tube energised by the di~charge of a
capacitor, previously charged by a 1000 V source. The average power delivered 1n the tube is
2C00 W m a time of 0.U4s, Tr.e capacitance of the rnpacitor can be est:mated as:
(a) 40 x 10-6 F {h) 80 x 10- 6 F (c) 160 x 10- 6 :F (d) nonf· of these
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42. In an isolated charged capacitor of capacitance 'C', the four surfaces have
charges Q 1 , Q 2 , Q 3 and Q 4 as shown. Potential difference between the plates of
the capacitor is:
(a) Q1 +Q2 +Q3 +Q4 (b) Qz +Q3
C C
(c) IQz -Q3I CdJ IQ1 -Q4[
2C 2C
43. In the circuit diagram shown all the capacitors are in µF. The
equivalent capacitance between points A and B is: (in µF)
(a) 14/S (b) 7/5
(c) 317 (d) none of these
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44. Three identical large metal plates of area A are at distances d and 2d from
each other as shown. Metal plate A is uncharged, while metal plates B and 2d
C have respective charges +q and -q. Metal plates A and C are connected B
-----<-+q
by switch K through a wire. How much energy is lost when switch is d
___c_~--q
closed?
K
(a) 2q2d (b) q2d
3t: 0 A 6e 0 A
q2d
3c 0 A
45. In the circuit shown, if the charge present in the first vertical branch capacitor is equal to Q
then what is the charge in the N'h vertical branch capacitor of capacitance C?
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T CI CI CT . . -.. T
Observe ca reful!y that the last vertical
c3pacitor is of2C.AII the remaining ~erucal
capacitors are of C.
(a) Q/2N (b) QI 2N-l (c) Q
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What is the potential diffcn·ncc at-ross the 1~1F cap;u:itor?
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(a) 30V (b) 10V (<l) none of these
47. For the configuration ot capacitors shown, both switdH~~ c1r<· dosed simultam'.ously. Altt:r
equilibrium is established, what is the r:harge on the top plate of the S~tF r:apadror?
, 1 0 0 ~ ~o,,c
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C=5µF C=20µF
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48. Two parallel plate capacitors differ only in the spacing between their (very thin)
plates; one, AB , has a spacing of 5 mm and a capacitance of 20 pf\. the other CD
has a spacing of 2mm. Plates A and C carry charges of +lnC, whilst B and D
each carry -lnC. If the capacitor CD is slide centrally between and parallel to
the plates of AB without touching them. What is the potential difference VAB ? A C D B
(a) 70V (b) SOV
(c) 40V (d) None of these
49. In the above question, what is the potential difference V CD?
(a) 70V (b) SOV (c) 40V (d) None of these
5 0. 'Two capacitors C1 and C 2 are connected in series, assume that C1 < C 2 . The equivalent
capacitance of this arrangement is C, where:
(a) C<C 1 /2 (b) C 1 /2<C<C 2
(c) C 1 <C<C 2 (d) C 1 < C <2C2
51. Two capacitors C 1 and C 2 are connected in parallel, assume that C 1 < C 2 • The equivalent
capacitance of this arrangement is C, where:
(a) C< C1 I 2 (b) C 1 / 2 <CI C 2
(c) C 1 <C<C 2 (d) C 2 <C<2C 2
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52. Three capacitors CI> C 2 and C 3 are con ne ctec: ro ;;a ttety as
shown in the figure. The three capacitors have equal
capacitances. Which capacitor stores the most energy?
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(a) C 2 or C 3 as they store the same amount of energy
(b) C2
(c) C 1
(d) All three capacitors store the same amoun: of e:-.ergy.
53. For the arrangement of identical capacitcrs shov,:n, what is the' equivalent capacitance?
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54. A battery, or batteries, connected to t'.vo parallel p;ates ;>roduce the
equipotential lines between the plates as shown, which of the
following configurations is most likely to proc. uce r:1ese c quipotential
lines? ·
-2V -1V OV 1V 2V
(a)~~1 ~)C;=J (,)[~~ (d)~~J.

2V 2V 2V 2V 2V -.
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55. The force on an electron located on the O volt potcnti2'. line (in'the previous problem) is:
11.., • •
(a) 2N, di~ected to the right u
(b) zero
(c) directed to the right, but its magnituc:e cannot cc determined without knowing the
distance between the lines
(d) directed to the left, but its magritude car.not Jr: de:ennined without knowing the
distance between the lines
56. A charged spherical drop of mercury is in equilibrium in a plane horizontal air capacitor and
the intensity of the electric field is 6 x :0 4 Vm - 1 • The charge on the drop is 8 x 10-15 C. The
radius of the drop is: ,;
(pair= 1.29kg / m 3 , PHg == 13.6 x 10 3 kg/ m 3 ) ri
(a) 0.95x10-sm (b) 2.7x10-10 m (c) 2.7 x 10-sm (d) L3Sx10- 9 m

(e) 0.95 x 10-6m
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57. Electric field at the center of a charged parallel plate capacitor having uniform surface charge
density a on facing surfact' am! - a o l L the other fa("inf~ s urfacc is:
CT
(b) ~ (c) - (d) zero
C0 2i: 0
58. Three capacitors ea,·h of capacity 4ttF are to be conuected in such a away th,Jt the effective
capacit:i.nce becomes 6µ.f. This can be done by connecting:
(a) all of them in St'rit•s
(b) all of them in paralld
(c) two in series antl the chird parallel LO the combination
(d) t\vo in parallel and the third in series with the combination
59. A parallel plate capacitor is filled with 3 dielectric materials of same thickness, as shown in the
sketch. The dielectric constants are such that K 3 > 1c 2 > K 1 . Let the magnitude of the electric
field and potc ntial drops across each dielectric be E 3 , E 2 , E 1 , t..V 3 , .o.V 2 and
.o.V1 respectively. Which one of the following statements is true?
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(a) E 3 <E 2 <E 1 andti.V 3 <.o.V 2 <.o.V1 (b)
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E 3 >E 2 >E 1 andt.V 3 >.o.V 2 >t..V1
(c) E 3 <E 2 <E 1 andAV3 >AV 2 >L\V 1 (d) E 3 > E 2 > E 1 an<l t,,,V 3 < t,,,V 2 < t,,,V1
60. The dimensions of dielectric strength are:
(a) MoLoTolo (b) M1L1l-1T-3
61. The figure presents as arrangement in horizontal plane. It consists
A B
of a parallel plate capacitor with one of its square plate fixed by
means of an insulating support. While the other plate is attached
to the free end of a spring made of insulating material of force
constant k. If the capacitor carries charge Q and battery is t:-±
disconnected, mass and side length of plate A be M and L respectively, rime period of
oscillation of A (assuming that it does not strike B) would be ........... (Ignore any friction)
(M {k
(a) 21t~k (b) 2nV'M
M
(d) 21t k-(~)
2e 0 L 3
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62, The magnitude of electric field E in the annular region of charged cylindrical capacitor:
(a) Is same throughout
(b) Is higher near the outer cylinder than near the inner cylinder
(c) Varies as (1/r) where r is the distance from the axis
(d) Varies as (1/r 2 ) where r is the distance from the axis
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63. A parallel plate capacitor is charged and then disconnected from the source of potential
difft·n·nce. If tlw plait's of the condenst'r :ire t !1t•11 moved fa11her ;ip,nt by flie ww of iusul:-tted
handlt', which one of the fo!lowirig is true?
(aJ The charge on the capacitor incrt-,ises.
(b) The charge on the capacitor decreases.
(c) The capacitance of the capacitor inrreases.
(d) The potential diffcrcnct' across the plati· incrca.~c·s.
64. When a p,ua\ld plates capacitor is cunnectc~d to a source of consl,ml po1ential differem:e:
(a) all ¢e charge drawn from the source is stored in the rnpadtor.
(b) all che energy drawn from che source is stored in the capacitor.
(c) the potential difference across the capacitor grows very rapidly initially and qiis rate
decreases to zero eventually.
(d) the capacity of the capacitor increases with the increase of the charge in the capacitor.
65. A parallel plate capacitor is. charged to a cenain potential and the charging battery is then
disconnected. Now, if the plates of the capacitor are moved apart then: ·
(a) the stored energy of the capacitor increases.
(b) charge on the capacitor'incrcases.
(c) voltage of the capacitor decreases.
(d) the capacitance increases.
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66. Three large plates arc arranged as shown. How much charge will flow through
the key k if it is closed?
(a) SQ (b) 4Q
6 3 k
(c) 3Q (d) None of these

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67. five dentkai capac toe pLate, arerranged su± that they ma capacitors 1 ~1 1
10v A~~
each of 2 µF. The plates are connected to a source of e.m.f. 10 V. The charge 10
on plate C is:
(a) +20µC (b) -+40µC
(c) +60 µC (d) +80 ~,c
68. In the circuit shown in figure charge scored in the capacitor of capacity .5µF is:
Lo&
(a) 60µC Cb) 20µC Cc) 3pµC (d) zero
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69. A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance C is connected to a battery and is charged to a

potential difference V. Another capacitor of capacitance 2C is similarly charged to a potential
difference 2V. The charging battery is now disconnected and the capacitors are connect in
parallel to each other in such ·a way that the positive terminal of one is connected to the
negative terminal of the other. The final energy of the configuration is:
(a) zero . (b) ~ CV 2 (c) 25 CV 2 (d) 2. C.V 2
2 6 2
70, A 2µF capacitor is charged to a potential"' lOV: Another 4µF capacitor is charged to a potential
=20V. The two capacitors arc then connected in a single loop, with the positive plate of one
connected.with negative plate of the other. How much hear is evolved in the circuit?
(a) 300 µJ (b) 600 µJ (c) 900 µJ (d) 450 µ J
71. A capacitor of capacitance lµF withstands the maximum voltage 6 kV while a capacitor of 2ftP
withstands the maximum voltage 4kV. What maximum voltage will the system of these two
capacitors withstands if they are connected in series?
(a) lOkV (b) 12kV (c) 8kV (d) 9kV
72. A capacitor of capacitance lµF with stands the maximum voltage 6kV while a capacitor of
capacitance 2.0 µF withstands the maximum voltage 4kV If the two capacitors are connected
in series, then the two capacitors combined can take up a maximum voltage of:
(a) 2.4 kV (b) 5 kV (c) 9 kV (d) l0kV
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73. Find equivalent capacitance across AB (all capacitances in µF).
(a) 20 F
3µ
i::cr (b) 9µF
(c) 48 µF (d) None of these

74. What maximum voltage can be applied to the combination of
identical capacitors as shown if each capacitor c.an withstand a
maximum of 500 V.
(a) 1500 V (b) 1000 V (c) 750 V (d) 5UU V
75. A p,1rallel p!i-lte i·ap;ffitor with a dieleclric slah completely uccupyin~ lht' space lietwecn the
plates is charged by a battery and then disconnected. The slab is pulled out with a constant
spt~cd. Whid1 of 1he~ following curves rc.prc•sc.nl qualital ively the variation of the cc1.paciLancc. C
of the syslcm with time?
C
(cl)
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76. The area of the plates in a plane air capacitor is 100 cm 2 and the distance between them 5mm.
Find the difference of potentials applied to the plates if 3. 54x 10 -3 J of heat was evolved
during the discharge of the capacitor.
(a) 10./z kV (b) 20 kV (c) s./2 kV (d) 5 kV
77. In figure an arrangement of three identical capacitors is shown along
with a switch S and a battery B. If the switch S is closed then the ratio
~-:1
of the energy of the capacitors system in the final steady state to the
initial state is:
(a) 2 : 1
(c} 3: 2
(b) 4: 3
(d) 3: 4
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78. A 3 µF and a 5 µF capacitors are connected in series across a 30V battery. A 7 µF capacitor is
then connected in parallel across the 3 i1F capadcor. Choose the INCORRECT option (sJ.
(a) Voltage across 3 µF capacitor before connecting 7 ~1F capacitor is 18.75 V.
(b) Charge flown through battery after connec:ting 7µF capacitor is 43.75 µC.
( c) S µF cai,adt:or and 7 iiF capacitor can be said co be in series.
( d) After connecting 7 µF capacitor, it has charge of 70 µF.
79. A parn11el plate capacitor is charged by connecting it co a battery The battery is disconnected
and the plates of the capacitor are pulled apart to make the separation between the plates
rnticc. Again the capacitor is connected to the battery (with same polarity) then:
(a) Charge from the battery flows into the capacitor after reconnection.
(b) Charge from capacitor flows into the battery after reconnec~ion.
(c) The potential difference between the plates increases whe1_1 the plates are pulled
apart.
(d) After reconnection of battery potemialdifference between the plate will immediately
becomes half of the initial potential difference. (Just after disconnecting the battery.)
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1. "l\vo capacitors C I and C 1 arc d:1argl'd to s;,me poteJJti~l V, but with

opposite polarity as shown in the figure. The switch S 1 and Sz are then
closed:
. . . (C C )V
(a) p.d. across two capantors arc same and 1s given by 1 ~- _
' C1+L2
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(b) p.l l . across two capacitors are same aml.1s given
. 1lY C1 V
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C1 +C2
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c ratto ,u, energy to .mttLa
·· 1 energy o fth e system 1s
.. (C1-C2/·
given b}' - ---
(C 1 +C2)2
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(d) ratio . . . J energy of t h c system Is
. to m1t1a ' given
. by (CI ) 2 ..,
(C1 +C2)w
3µF c 6µF
2. In the circuit shown, some potential difference is applied between A
and D. If C is joined to D.
(a) No charge will flow between Cand D.
(b) Some charge will flow between Cand D.
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(c) The equivalent capacitance between A and B will not change.
(d) the equivalent capacitance between A and B will change.
3. In the circuit shown
C~2=8µF
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(a) The charge on C 2 is greater than on C 1 .
(b) The charge on C1 and C 2 arc the same.
(c) The potential drops across C 1 and C 2 are the same.
( d) The potential drops across C1 is greater than that across C 2 .
4. Two identical capacitors are connected in series as shown in figure. A dielectric slab (K > 1) is
placed between the plates of the capacitor B and the battery remains connected. Which of the
following statements (s) is/are correct following the insertion of the dielectric?
Before After
vnlc v[7=uc
L5c C
(a) The charge supplied by the battery increases.

(b) The capacitance of the system increases.
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(c) The electric field in the capacitor B incrc2.ses.
(d) The electrostatic potential energy decreases.
5, How does the total energy stored in the capacitors :n '±ie circuit shown in
the figure change when first switch K: is closed C;:iroccss-1) and then switch
K 2 is also closed (process-2). Assume tha: all capacitor were initially
uncharged.
(a) Jncrcases in process-1
(b) Increases in process-2
(c) Decreases in process-2.
(d) Magnitude of change in process-2 is less Lhar. :hut in process-I
6. Each plate of a parallel plate capacitor has a charge q on it. The capacitor is now connected to a
battery. Now:
(a) the facing surfaces of the capacitor have equal er.d o::iposite charges.
(b) the two plates of the capacitor have ec;ual a:s.d opposite charges.
(c) the battery supplies equal and o;.ipos'.te charges to the two plates.
(d) the outer surfaces of the plates have equa: ch8fgcs.
7. The plates of a parallel plate capacitor a!'e separa:ed by a solid dielectric. This capacitor and a
resistor are connected in series across fr.e terr..inals o~ a battery. NoW the plates of the
capacitor are pulled slightly farther apa:-t. YVhe:1 equilikium is restored in the circuit:
(a) the potential difference across the plates :~as increased.
(b) the energy stored on the capacitor hes dec:-ea5eC.
(c) the capacitance of the capacitor has i:1creased.
(d) the battery would have ·gained energy.
8. Figure shows an arrangement of four ident'.cal rectangular plates A,B,C and D each of areas S.
lgnore the separation bern•een the p'.ares in compariso:1 to tl:e plate dimensions.
a b :
(a) Potential difference between plates A a:i.d B is independent of Q1 .,

(b) Potential difference between plates C and D is independent of Q 1 .
(c) Potential difference between plate~ A a."ld Bis independent of Q 2 •
(d) Potential difference between plates C and D is independent of Q 2 •
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(h) The eqmvaleut capacitance between pumts 3 and 6 is 11.
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(c) Th e equivalent capacitance b ecween pomts
. 1 an d 3 1s
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14
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(d) Th e equiva . b ecween pomts
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10. In a spherical capacitor, we have two concentric spherical shells, the inner one carrying a
charge Q and outer one carrying a charge of-Q. If the inner shell is displaced from the center
without touching the outer shell:
(a) the capacitance of the capacitor will increase.
(b) the capacitance of the capacitor will remain same.
(c) the energy of capacitor will decrease.
(d) the potenti~l difference between inner and outer shell will increase.
11. A parallel plate capacitor is connected to a battery. The distance between the plates is
decreased.
(a) The charge on plates increases.
(b) The electric field between the plates increases.
(c) The potential difference between the plates increases.
(d) force of attraction between the plates increases.
12. Two capacitors of capacitances lµF and 3µF are charged to the same voltage SV. They are
connected in parallel with oppositely charged plates connected together. Then:
(a) final common voltage will be SV.
(b) final common voltage will be 2.SV.
(c) heat produced in the circuit will be zero.
(d) heat produced in the circuit will be 37.5 µJ.
13. The. separation between the plates of a isolated charged parallel plate capacitor is increased.
vVhich of the following quantities will change?
(a) Charge on the capacitor
(b) Potential difference across the capacitor
(c) Energy of the capacitor
(d) Energy density between the plates
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14, A parallel plate capacitor is charged and then discon:iected from the source steady e.m.f. The
pl<!tes are then drawn apart farther Again it is con.-1ected to the same source. Then:
(a} the potential difference across the plate increases. while the plates are being drawn apart.
(b) the charge from the capacitor flows into the source, when the capacitor is reconnected.
(c) more charge is drawn to the capacitor fro:n ~he source, during the reconnection.
(d) the electric intensity between the plates remf.:.n.s constant during the drawing apart of
plates.
15. When two identical ca pad tor are chargee. :r.di vie ·.:ally to different potentials and connected
parallel to each other, after disconnecting them fro::1 the source:
(a) ~et charge on connected plates is less than f-:e su::: of initial individual charges.
(b) net charge on connected plates eq_ua:s :he sum of initial charges.
(c) the net potential difference across them is d:fferen t from the sum of the individual initial
potential differences.
(d) the net energy stored in the two capaci:ors is iess ::han the sum of the initial individual
energies.
16. 'Two ·capacitors C1 = 4µF and C 2 =2µF a:e charged ~o same potential
V = 500 volt, but with opposite polarity as shown in the figure. The
switches S 1 and S 2 are closed.
(a) The potential difference across the t'NO capacitors 2.re sam~ and is
given by 500/3\T.
(b) The potential difference across the tvv·o capaci:ors are same and is given by 1000/3V.
(c) · The ratio of final energy to initial energy o: the system is 1{9-
~d) The ratio of final energy to initial energy of ti:e system is 4/9.
17. The two plates X and Y of a parallel pla:e capac:to~ of capacitance C are given a charge of
amount Q each.Xis now joined to the positive terminc:11 and Y to the negative terminal of a cell
of e.m.f. E =QI C.
(a) Charge of amount Q will flow from L:.._e nev.r:ve terminal to the positive terminal of the
cell inside it. '
(b) The total charge on the plate X will be 2Q.
(c) The total charge on the plate Y vtill ::e zero.
(d) The cell will supply CE 2 amount of energy.
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I. In the circuit, both capacitors are identical Column-I indicates anion done
on c:apacilOr-1 and Coluntn-11 indicalcs dkc:1 on capacitor-2. Sclecl
c-orrect alte1T1ativc.
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(A) Plates arc move<l further c1parL (P) Arnollnt 1,f charge 011 left phitc increases
(B) Area increased (Q) Potential difference increases
(CJ Left plate is earthed (R) Amount_ of charge on right plate decreases
(DJ It's'Pfatcs are short circuited (S) None pf the above effects
~ Integer Type Problems

1. A parallel plate capacitor is filled by a dielectric whose relative permittiviry varies with the
applied voltage according to the law= a.V, where a. :::2 per volt. The same (but containing no
dielectric) capacitor charged to a voltage VO == 312 volt is connected in parnllel to the first
non-linear uncharged 'capacitor. Determine the final voltage V 1 (in volts) across the
capacitors.
r:]Assertion and Reason Type Questions

1. Statement-I: The maximum charge that can be given to a conductor of fixed volume
depends on its shape.
Statement~2: If the electric field near the conductor is sufficient for dielectric breakdown
of air, no m9re charge can be transferred to it.
(a) Statement-1 is tme, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-!.
(b) Statement-1 is true, Scatement-2 is true and Statement-2 is not the correct explanation for
Statement-1. · ·
(d) Statement-2 is false, Statcment-2 is true.
2. Statement-I: The potential difference between the plates of a charged parallel plate
capacitor can be increased without the help of a battery.
Statement-2: The charge on an isolated capacitor is conserved and capacitance can be
changed.
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Statt>ment-1.
(b) .Statement-! is trne, .Statement-2 is tiuc and .Statement-2 is notthc correct explanation for
Statcment-1.
(d Statement- I is true, .Statement-2 is false.
(d) Statement 1 is false, S1atcmcn1 2 i.~ tnlt'.
r:]comprehension Based Problems

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Figure shows a circuit containing a·battery and three-parallel plate

capacitors with identical plate separation (filled with air). The
c_apadtors lie along x-axis and a graph of the electric potenpal V
along that axis is shown.
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1. The charge on capacitor C1 , C 2 and C3 are q1 , q2 and' q3 respectively then:

(a) q1 > q2 > q3 Cb) ql < q2 > q3
Cc) q1 = q2 = q3 (d) q1 > Q2 < q3
2. If the area of the plates of capacitors are A1 ,A 2 and A 3 respectively then:
(a) A1 <A 2 >A 3 (b) A1 >A3 >A 2 (c) A 1 =A 2 =A 3 (d) A1 >A 2 >A 3
3. If the magnitude of electric field between their plates are E 1 , E 2 and E 3 respectively then:
(a) E 1 >E 2 >E 3 (b)E 1 <E 2 >E 3 (c)E 1 >E 2 <E 3 (d)E 1 <E 2 <E 3
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Capacitor C 3 in the circuit is a Variable capacitor (its capacita1:1ce can be Varied). Graph is
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plotted bctWeen potential dif[~rcnce V1 (across capacitor C1 )_ versus C 3 . Electric potential V 1 l
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4. The electric potential V across the battery is equal to:
wwv w1m w1w (d) 20V
5. C 1 / C:.i has value:
(a) 4 (b) 1/4 (c) 2 (d) 1/2
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Experiments with a charged capacitor
A cap.t;citor _and a pendulum
We begin with an unchanged, ·isolar-ed, parallel plat~ capacitor having its plates maintained at
a {uc.ed dis~ance apart and with an i~oJated independent volt:agEi source. By connectipg the
two plat.es-of.the uncharged capacitor momentarily to the in<lEipendentvoltage sourcEi and
then disconnecting the source, we are left with a charged and isolated capacitor. A small ball
of c-ork, covered w~th a ronduc1'ing foil, is suspended by an in.i::ulating thread between the two
plates of th_e capacitor as a simple pendulum.
If the b.:i.11 is iniµally at re!-.t and is closer to the po.sitive plare, i1: will be slightly attracted to
that plate because of induction. On contact with the positive plate, some of the plaw·s
positive charge is transferred to the ball by charge sliaring. The positively fh~rged ball the11 is
repelled by the positive plate and attracted to the negative plate. Upon reaching tl1e negative
plat.e, the .iclnenc energy of the ball is comp_letely c:onverted into thermodyn?-mic int.emal
energy of the negative plate. '111.e positive charge oh the ball neutralizes some of the negative
charge on the negative plate, The ball also then, becomes negatively charged by charge
sharing. and subsequently is repelled by the negative plate and attract~d back to the positive
plate. · '
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Conducting
ball
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The process.continue~ witji the e)et:tric pendulum swll).ging back and forth between th!;! two
pla~:~s unpl ~sseqtially all qf the charge on the capacitor is neut'ralj.zed and the q:1.pacitor js
l
discharged. We iµiagine positivEi fh<!-t"&\:! transferred nne way, negativ~ charge ~e othrr way :
um:il the two plates are discharged. We obserye that the force between the plates decreases I
wi~h each ·swing of the ,pepdulum, ccmfirrµing our· account of the neutralization or discharge l
pf the. two plates. Once discharged, t.he field betweeri them is zero, they do not (;!Xen electric ;
force on each ot:4er. _ I
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6. During the swinging of the charged ball:
(a) the current is from left to right.
(b) the current is from right to left.
(c) the current is from left to right during when ball moves to the left and the current from is
right to left when ball moves to the right.
(d) the current is from right to left during when ball moves co the left and the current is from
left: co right when ball moves to the right. ·
7. Consider the moment when the ball leaves the positive plate taking away a charge of 0.01 µC,
leaving a charge of 8.85 µC on the positive plate. The tension in the string. when the ball
reaches the lowest position for the first time is nearly. (Assume the distance between the plates
is 1 cm and length of the thread is lm, area of the plates is lm 2 and mass of ball-is 1 mgJ
(a) 6 x 10-5 N · (b) 3 x rn-sN (c) 11 x 10----sN (d) 10-5 N
8. If the initial charge on the capacitor plates is- l0µC, and the capacitance of the capacitor is 10
µF,,the total change in thermod)'lU,mics internal energy of the left plate is:
(a) 5 µJ (b) 2.5 ..-.r (c) 10 µJ (d) 7.5 µJ
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Jt _is possible to take a high quality;~otogriiphof a-~~ry fa:~:·:~~~'obj~~,b;_ill~n::;~~

objeq for, quite a small fraction of a second. You may. have come acr9ss photographs of_ aJ
or
bullet penetrating a banana on apple in many textbooks or magazjµes. This is called 'Sto1f
ae1ii,n· photography because the fast moving object travels a ·very short-distance au.ring the:·
time ofiUi.imination. Harold,Edgcrton, the inventor of strobos<.:ope, \\'a.S a pioneer of this kina
of phocography. - . ·- ·-- · " '. _ _ . _.
A normal photographic pfate works properly if it receives 1lfl energy of 4J during the
exposure. To 1:~l~ase this eriergy ln a very ·small fraction of time, huge amount of power is;,
reql!,ired. Such huge power cannot be generated directly from a battery-because of its high_:
internal resistance. To produce such power a capacitor is used. The time:fo.Whicha capacitor:,
discharges can be very short, Although,-theoretically it could take a lon.g, timcfor a capacitor I
t:o disd1arge completely, itdischarg~s almostcompletelyi.n about 10 time constant. Consider
t:he fol19wing situation. A ~pacitor of 200 µF, storing 4J energy is:made. to di~tj11_1rge through
a flash light in 2ms. This setup is used to take 'the picture of a bullet moving at a speed of
1~Oq.1/s. -Assume that th~ flash light acts as a resistor and there- is no ~thcr resistance in the :1
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9. If we use a lens of power 10 diopter, the lens to photographic plate distance is 15 cm and the
bullet moves perpendicular to the principal axis, what is the di.s1ance covered ;by bullet as seen
on photographic plate? r
(a) J cm 0.-,) S cm (c) 10 cm (d) 20 cm
10. What is the order of energy delivered to the flash light in 0.2 ms (approx.)?
(a) 0.4 J (b) 1.83 ..r (c) 2.74 J (d) 3.45 J
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11. What is the initial current in the circuit?
(a) 200A (b) 120A (c) 700 A (b) 3700A
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In the ·circuit shown in figure, four capacitors are connected to a battery.
· ~1~3]4::F
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12. The equivalent capai;itance of the circuit is:
(a) 25 µF (b) 6 pF (c) 8.4 µF (d) none of these
13. The charge on the 5 µF capacit:or is:
(a) 60 µC (b) 24 iiC (c) 12 µC (d) 20 µC
14. The charge on the 5 µF capadtor is:
(a) 6V (b) 4V (c) 5V (d) none
15. The maximum energy is stored in the capacitor of:
(a) 10 µF (b) 6 !lF (c) 5 µF (d) 4 µF
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The figure shuws a diagonal.!.ymmetric arrangement of capacitors and~ battery .
4Jtf B . 2µF
I 1
I 2µF
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D I ·. C
2µF, 4µF
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(a) Both the 4µF capacitors catTy equal charges in opposite sense.
(b) Both the 4µF capacitors carry equal charges in same sense.
(c) V8 ~VD >0
(d) V0 -V8 > 0 ,_
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17. · If the potential of C is zero, then:
(a) VA =+20V (b) 4(VA -Vn)+2(Vv -V11 )=2VB
(c) 2(VA -Vn)+2(V11 -Vn},,,· 4V1> ( d) V 11. "'V11 + VD
18. The potential of the points Band Dis:
(a) V 8 =8V (b) Vi1 ::,:cl2V (c) V 0 =BV (d) VD= 12V
19. The value of charges q1 ,q 2 andq 3 as shown in the figure are:
·ql-1 ~+~~-
A I Iq!I - C
q1
-
E=20V
(a) 9t =32µC; q2 =24µC; q3 :::::: ..... g µC
(b) C/i =48itC; q 2 =16µC; q:~ =+8µC

(c) q1 =32µC; q2 =24µC; q3 .,,, .... aµc
(d) q1 =3pC; q 2 ""'4µC; q3 c::::+2~tC
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Since 1997 the SI definitio11 of the second has been keyed to the frcqµency of a hyperfine !
uansition in ccsium-133. ·Quantum standards ai:e attractive hecau:re they are based on the -
va.lue o(fund,amentalconsfant:s. By contrast; the kilogram is the orily one of the seven base S(
:a
_units ~h.at is not defined via fundamental law of physics.
The ba.<iis for the kilogram has profound implication not only for the mechanical units but
also for the· electrical units. because the ampereds defined in terms of the force between
curtenc-carrying, wires.
A new possible standard involves SEDs that transfer ·electrons one brone. An individual
armed with i;uch a device can re,i1i1.e a current standard :1 = fe by cloclqng electrons through
the device. Here f is the frequency at which eiectrons cross a given cross-section. -nlis is
attractive because the clocking frequencyies can b_e determined with. extr~ordinary acc1,1racy.
How is it possible to fabricate devices that can move electrons around one at a time? .Crucial
to the opeJ;ation of the SEDis the quantum mechanics. By applying appropriate voltages the
poremial barrier to, the flow of electr~ms is reduced. They can flow one by one to the ,
capacltoiLThe charging energy f; to add a single electron to a capacitor with capacitance C is }
E ·:::::e 2/2C; with modem nano~fabrkation methodf>, C is so low thar the,energy is 0.1 me\{ I
A single electron device deposits individual electi"ons on· a capacitor in this experimem.i
Voltage is.applied to the SED along some of the goldJeads visible in the ph9tograph; other
leads arc related ro current measurements. The brass 1,witches to the right connect. the
cryogenic capacitor either to the SED at 0.02K or to a well-calibrated, room temperature ·
capacitor:.
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20, vVhich of the following SI unir.s of fundamental qua:1tities depend or. the defi,.:tion of SI unit
of mass?
(a) Second (h) Metre {c) Ampere (d) None of these'
21. If we were to define an ampere as per the details given in the para, what would be the
definition?
(a) A current eq uivalcnt to 6.25 x 10 rn eleci:;rons/s!'c being deposited on the capacitor.
2
(b) A cum'nt equivalent to moving oue electron/sec from an energy barrier of!'.__,
. 7.C
(c) A curr('n: equivalc:i.t to an energy of 0.1 r:1cV pussing through the single dectron device
(SED).
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(d) A current required to charge a capacitor to an energy of_!___
2C
22. What is 1he order of cap adtance of the capacitor being presented in 1he paragraph in SI units?
(a) -34 (b) -30 (c) -15 (d) -25
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1. The space between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor is filled with two dielectrics of
thickness d 1 and d 2 and relative permittivities E I and f. 2 rr,spectively. If a single di electric of the
total thickness d 1 + d 2 is to replace the two, effectively to get the same capacitance then its
relative permittivity should be:
(a) dl EI + d2E 2 (b) d1 E 2, + cf2t1 (c) (d1 ·+ d2)f.1f.2
d1 +d2 d1 + d2 d1t:1 +dzE2
2. 1\vo identical capadcon; 1 and 2 are connected in series. The capacitor 2
contains a dielectric slab of constant K as shown. They are connected to
a battery of e.m.f. V 0 volts. The dielectric slab is then removed. Let Q1
and Q 2 be the charge stored in the capacitors before removing the slab
and Q/ and Q{ be the values after removing the slab. Then:
(a) Qi' =
QI
(0.. !)
K
(b) Q;
Qz
=(K+l)2
(c) Q,j_
Q2
K+l
_.,__ .,, _
2K
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3. A parallel plate capacitor is connected to a battery.VO is the potential difference between the
plates, Q O the charge on the positive place, E O the magn it.ude of the electric- field. The original
vacuum between tbe plates is filled with a dielectric am] then the battery is disconnected. If
the corresponding electrical parameters for the final state of the capacitor are denoted by a
subscript f, which of the following is true?
(a) v1 > V 0 (b) v 1 <V0 (c) r:,
:::·E 0 (d) Q 1 =Q 0
4. A parallel plate capacitor is charged by a voltage source, and then isolal'cd, so that the to1al
charge Q on the capacitor remains fixed. The space between the plates is initially filled by an
insulated material with dielectric constant K. Suppose that the insulating material were
removed from the capacitor. What could be said about the work that would he required to
accomplish this removal?
(a) The work required woul<l be exactly zero, for all possible values of K,
(b) The work required would be positive, for all possible values of 1r.
(c) The sign of the work would depend on whether K is greater than or less than 1.
(d) The work required would be negative, for all possible values of 1C. '
5. A parallel plate capacitor is connected to a resistance less circuit with a battery until the
capacitor is fully c:harged. The battery is then disconnected from the circuit and the plates of
the capacitor are moved tohalf of their original separation using insuliited gloves. Let V new
be the potential difference across the capacitor plates when the places have moved. Let Vold be
the potential difference across the capacitor plates when they were connected to the battery.
vnew
void
(a) 1 (b) .! (e) 1 (d) 2

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6. 1Wo conducting large plate plates P1 and P2 are placed parallel to each other at
very small separation' d'. The plate .Jrea of either face of plate is A.A charge +2Q
is given to plate P1 and -Q to the plate P2 (neglect ends effects). If plate P1 and
P 2 are now connected by conducting wire, then total.amount of heat produced is:
4Q 2 d 9Q 2 d
(a) (b) ---------
~~ &,A
3Q 2 d
4E 0A
7, The Plates of a parallel plate capAc:itors are charged upto 100 volt. A 2mm thick plate is
inserted between the plates, then to maintain the same potential difference, the distance
betvveen the capacitor plates is increased by 1.6mm. The dielectric constant of the plate is:
(a) 5 (b) 1.25 (c) 4 (d) 2_5
8, A dielectric slab of area A passes hetween the capacitor plates of area 2A
with a constant speed v. The variation of current (i) through the circuit as
fimction of time ([) can be qualitatively represented as: o::J·
(a) f_ (b)
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9. A dielectric is inserted between the plates of a fully chnrged capacitor that is connected to a
battery. The dielectric completely fills the space between the plates. Comp,;1red to what it was
before the dielectric was insened, r.he electric field between the plates is:
(a) larger in magnitude
(b) the same
(c) smaller in magnih1de
(d) the same in magnimde, hilt opposite in direction
10. A dlclect1ic slab is inserted between the plates of an isolated charged capacitor. Which of the
following quantities will remain the same?
(a) The electric field in the capaciwr
(b) The charge on the capacitor
(c) The potentinl difference between the plates
(d) The stored energy in the capatitor
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1. A die)eccric slab of thickness dis inserted in the parallel plate capacitor whose negative plate is
at x '"'0 and positive plate is at x , , , 3d. The slab is equidistant from the plates. The capadto(' is
given some charge. As x goes from O to 3d.
(a) The magnitude of the electric field remains the same.
(h) The direction of the electric fidd remains the same.
(c) The elecuic potential increases continuously.
(d) The electric potential increases as first, then decreasc-.s and again increases.
2. A para11el plate capacitor is charged from a cell and then isolated form it. The separation
between the plate is now increased.
(a) l11e force of attraction between the plates will dccrc.tse..
(b) The field in the region b<.'tw<iEm the plates will not change.
(c) 111e energy stored in the capacitor will increase.
(d) The potential difference between the plates will decrea,;e.
3- The figure shows a capacitor having three layers between its plates. Layer x is vacuum, y is
conductor and z is a dielectric. Which of the following change (s} will result in increase in
cap,~citing?
(a) Replace x by conductor
X
(b) Replace y by dielectric
(<:) Replace z by conductor
(d) Replace x by dielectric
4. A capacitor of capacity C 0 is ct>rmected to a battery of e.m.f. VO. When steady state is attained
a dielectric slab of dielectric constant K is slowly introduced in the capacitor to fill the
t:apacitor completely. Mark the con-ect statement (s), in final study state.
(a) Magnitude of induced charge on the each surface of slab is C OVO(K -1).
(b) Electric force clue to induced charges on any plate is ?:ero.
..
(c) I·orce . between p 1arcs o f capacitor
of attracnon . . K(C0Vo)2
is . . . . ·· -
2f~ 0 A
(K . . . 'l)C.0 V 0 _
(d) Field due Lo induced charges in dielectric slab is - - -
t.:oA
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5. A dielectric slab fills space bccween the plate of a ~arallel-plate capacitor. The magnitude of
the bound charge on the slab is 75% of the magnitude of the free charge on the plates. The
capacitance is 480 µF and the maximum charge that can be stored on the capacitor is 240
t: L2Ernax, where Emax is the breakdown field.
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(a) the dielectric constant for the dielectric slab i, 4.

(b) without the dielectric, the capacitance of the capacitor would be 360µ!<'.
(c) the plate area is 60 J,2.
(d) if the dielect1·ic slab is having the same area as the capacitor plate but the width half that
of the capacitor, the capacitance would be 192 µF.
6, A parallel plate c~padtor A is filled with a dick:ctric whose dielecrric constant varies with
applied voltage as [( =- V. An idenrica I capacitor B of capacitance C IJ with air as dielectric is
connected to voltage sourc(' V0 =30V and then connected to the fir~t capacitor after
disconnecting the voltage source. The charge and voltage on capacitor:
(a) A are 25 C 0 and 25V (b) A are 25 C 0 and SV
(c) B arc 5 C 0 and SV (d) B are 5 C 0 and 2SV
7. The plates of a parallel plate capacitor are completely filled by a solid dielectric. This capacitor
is connected to a battery. Now the plates of the raracit:or arc pulled slightly apart. At the
~teady state:
(a) the p.d. across the plates has increased.
(b) the energy stored by the capacitor h.is increased.
(c) the capacitance of the capaciror has decreased.
(<l) the charge on capacitor has decreased.
8. In the figure shown u is the surface charge density on the upper metallic plate.
A
v .. J.':":'.~a of Plate ::.A
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(a) The ratio of energy density in !dicilcctric to second dielectric is 5/3,

(b) The ratio of energy density in T dielectric to second dielectric is 3/5.
(c) Total induced surface charge density on the interface of the two dielectric is -3 o / 15.
(d) Total induced surface charge density on the interface of the two dielectric is-2u / 15.
9, (dcntical dielectric slabs are inserted into two identical capacitors A and B. These capacitors
and a battery arc connected as shown in figure. Now the slab of capacitor B is pulled out with
battery remaining connected.
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(a) During the process po.sitive charge flows from a to b. \
(b) Finally charge on capacitor B will be les.s than that on capacitor A.
(c) During the process, a work i.s done by the external force F, which appears as heat in tl1e
circuit.
(d) During the process, internal energy of the battery increases.
fiMatching Type Problems

1. On a capacitor of capacitance C ofollowing steps are perfonned in. the order as give_n in
column-I.
(a) Capacitor is charged by connecting it across a battery of e.m.f. VO.
(b) Dielectric of dielectric, constant k and thickness dis inserted.
_ (c) Capacitor is disconnected from battery.-
Cd) Separation between plates is doubled.
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(A) (a) (d) '(c) (b) .. (P) Q = CoVo
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(B) {d) (a) (c) (b) (Q) kC 0 V0

Q=
k+l " -,
(C) (b) (a) (c) (d). ~ (R) . kC
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(s) Column-II.
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(A) Insertion of dielectric while battery (P) Electric field-hetw~.~,;P~~ ~j1>4:s::;:

remains attached • J' 1 ~ ' ·:o ~ - '.
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(B) Renmval of dielectric while battery is (Q) Charge prese~ 1~.-:~•i:Jh ···
not_present . . . 'l .• ..... • ~·.., ~I'
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(C) Slow decrease. in separation hctwe~n (R)

plates while battery is attached
(D) siow increase pf separation between (S)
plates while battery is.not present
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(A) Plates. of .an isolated, charged; parallel (P) Elettric energy·-,~~-;. Xi'
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plate, air core capacitor are slowly increases in the pracess; · ' :.... ' · .'.·.
, " •, I,• t ~ < ,. ,
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pulled apart. u·+ J •, '·: I•
(B) A dielectric is slowly inserted ins id c. an (Q) Force between tlie two jtllltes_ of·ttle-~
isolated and charged parallel plate air capacitor rem,aiti u..ti' ·'t,iid=-- ;,;::·~-•:..~
!=Ore. capacitor to completely fill L'le
space. between pla~.es. '·::~.-..~:-·:~,:. ::'.i '}~:;J~:i~:{\}t·/}
(C) Plates of a parallel plate capacitor (R) ·El~ctrtcfiel~ ~.~~e 'reii~'_---~~,:
·connected across .a batt~ry are slowly plates remain unclta.nged·. ' __ :. ·:.,,:,, ·
pulled apan. •+ · - •; ,, : /_-:', I : : .,~I!:•~~~: l'• ;,~<:,••;
(D) Ad i~l,~ctrlc slab is slawly inse~ed. inside (S)
a,~pa.rallel. •plate· capacito~ con~E!ct!!d
·a
across battery. to completely fill th~
spa~e befu.1een plates:: • · ·
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Comprehension -1
The figure below shows four parallel plates capacirorsA _.-B, C and D. Each-capacitor tarries the j'
same charge q and has the same plate area A. As suggested. by the figure, the plates of
capacitors A and C are s~parated by a distap.ce d while those of B and .D are separated bx,;.,_~ ,
distance 2d. Capacitors A and B are maintain.ed in vacuum while capacitors C and D contain~ .
dielectrics with constant\: =·s. ·"
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(a) A,B,C,D (b) B,A,C,D (c) B,A,D,C (d) A,B,D,C
2, Which capacitor has the largest potential difference between its plates?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) D
· (d) A and Dare the same and larger than B or C,
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1. In the circuit shown, th~ switrh is shifted from position 1---> 2 at t = 0. The
switch was initially in position 1 since a long time. The graph between
charge on capacitor C and time ct' is:
~)t
q q
(a)~. Ce
t
(c)E. q
(d) Cr.l.q
Ct:
a t
2. A metal ball of radius R is surrounded by a homogeneous medium of dielectde eon~tant K and

resistivity p. The ball is given a charge Q at t = 0, which starts leaking through the medium
towards infinity. After how much time will the charge on the ball become Q/2?
(a) (2Kpt 0 ).ln2 (b) (Kp& 0 ).Jn2 (c) (2KpE 0 / 2).ln2 (d) None of these
3. Find the time constant of the circuit shown in figure.
R
R
E
(a) 2RC/3 (b) SRC/3 (c) SRC/8 (d) None of these

4. Heat produced in the cin.-uit shown in the figure, when switch is closed, is:
4n&:
ov c 1
5µF
I -
40
I
5µF
""
5~1F
(a) 125 µJ (b) 250 µJ (c) 375 µJ (d) 500 µJ
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5, ·The capa.citorC shown in figure is charged by closing switch S for a long time. Find the charge
on it in steady state.
4H 4J.cF
s.. r'VW'-"7---il--~
l. R=4Q. 4Q 40.
25Ve---4 C--+~~Ll I
2µF C=2µF 4µF
4Q
(a) 8 µF (b) 10 µF (c) 16 µF (dl 20 µF
· 6. The previous question, find the current in R just after switch S is dosed.
(al 1.56 A (b) 4.68 A (c) 2.34 A (dl 6.25 A
7. The circuit shown in the figure has been connected for a very long time. The voltage across the
capacitor is:
· (a) 6,0V (b) 2.0V (cl 2.4V (dl 4.0V

a. The capacitor shown in figure 1 is charged by connecting switch S to contact a. If switch S is
thrown to contact b at time t =O,which of the curves in figure 2 represents the magnitude of
the current through the resistor R as a function of time?
:f 1: l· 11~ 0
Figure 1 0 Figure 2 t
: (a) A-.·: (b) B (c) C (dl D

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~- A fully charged capacitor is inserted into the circuit below and the
switch Sis dosed at time t=O. The charge on the capacitor as a function
of tiQle is <j_t) > 0, and the current in the circuit is I(t).A student makes
an assumption about the direction of current flow and writes down the
following (correct) equation from Kirchhoff's loop rule:
0
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l>O
LAV1 =+IR + ..'!. :=Q. Which of the following is true?
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(a) The student has assumed the current is circulating clockwise and• she is moving around
the circuit clock\vise to sum up the potential drops.
(b)_ The student has assumed the current is circulating clockwise and she is moving around
~-4!ireuit-counter-clockwise to sum up the potential drops stays the same.
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(c) 'lhe student has assumed, the current is circulating counter-clockwise and she is
moving around the circuit clockwise to sum up the potential drops.
(d) The student has assumed, the current is circulating counter-cloclavise and she is
moving around the circuit counter-clockwise to sum up the potential drops.
10. A capacitor of capacitance C is connected to two voltmeters A and
B. A is· ideal, having infinite resistance, while B has resistance R.
The capacitor is charged and then the switch S is closed. The
readings of A and B will be equal: C
(a) at all time
(b) after time RC s
(c) after time RC In 2
(d) only after a very ling time
11. The capacitor in the circuit shown in figure is initially charged. After dosing
the switch, how much time elapses until one-half of the capacitor's initial
stored energy is dissipated?
(a) RC (b) RCln(2)
3
(c) RC I 4 (d) 2RC ln(2)
12, A charged capacitor C 1 is discharged through a resistor R. When the
discharge current attains the value I O , the key is shifted from 1 to 2. 1 -:~
Then the amount of heat Q liberated in tJ1e resistor starting from this + C1 C2
moment, is
R
2 2
(a) IaR C1C2
2(C 1 +C 2 )
(c) JJR~(C 1 +C 2·) (d) none of these

2 C1 C 2
13. After the switch shown in figure A is closed, there is current i through resistance R. Figure B
indicates current variation curves a,b,c and d for four sets of values of Rand capacitanceC. (1)
R 0 and C 0 ,(2)2R 0 and C 0 ,(3)R 0 and 2C 0 ,(4)2R 0 and 2C 0 • Which set goes with which
curve?
CJ Figure A
Figure B
(a) a-(1),b-(3),c-(2),d-(4) (b) a-(2),b-(4),c-(1),d-(3)

(c) a -( 4), b -(2), c, (1), d - (3) (d) a -(3), b-(1),c -(~).d-;-( 4)
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14. A tot al capacitance of 4 µF can be obtained by combining four capacitors of 3 µF eal'h, if:
(a) aH the capacitors are in parallel.
(b) aH the capacitors are in series.
(c) three capacitors are in series and one capacitor is in parallel to that of the combination.
(d) one capacitor is in series with the combination of three capacitors in parallel.
15. If the area of each plate is A and the successive separations are d,2d
and 3d then the equivalent capacitance across A and B is:
(a) A&o (b) Ae 0

d 4d B
(c) Aco (d) 4Aeo
2d d
16. A parallel plate capacitor initially having plate separation d and capacitance C in
air is connected by means of a spring of spring constant k to a point O, the plates
art'. assumed to be massless. and the lower plate is also fixed. A charge q now is
given to the capacitor. The capacitance of the capacitor {assuming that the
spring is non conducting) becomes:
(a) C
(1-C::,)
(c) C (d) none of the above
17. The capacitance of each of the capacitors shown in the circuit is C. The equivalent capacicance
between A and B is:
(a} C /2 (b) 2C (c) 2C/3 {d) 2C/5
18. In the c~it shown the switch S was closed for a very long time. It is now
opened. How does current through the lower resistor IR change between
just before and just after the switch is opened?
(a) It doesn't change.
(b) lt becomes half.
(c) It doubles .and "reverses direction.
(d) It becomes half and change direction.
19. In the circuit shown, the switch had been open a for long time, and there
_f
was no current flowing and no charge on the capacitor. Then, at time
t ""0, the switch S was closed. Which graph correctly gives the current
through the 2kn. resistor as a function of time after the switch is closed?
ov(:g
2kn
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20. Consider the 1<:C circuit shown below. What combination of values R
R and C will result in the slowest rate of capacitor discharge when
switch S ls cl~scd?
(a) 10 n and 50 µF (b) 100 fl and 5 ~tF
s
(c) 10 .Q and 5 µF (d) 100 n and 50 µF ,__--ao
21. A capacitor of capacitance C is charged to a potential difference V 0

and is then discharged through a resistance R. The disqiarge 1og 1
current gradually decreases, with a straight line 1 corresponding
co this process, as shown in figure where time is along x -axis and
the logarithm of the current on- y-axis. Later on, one of the three
parameters V0 ,R or C, is changed (keeping the other two
unchanged) in such a maimer than the ln I vs. t
dependence is represented by the straight line 2. ~1lich option O,___ _.......,__----=--• t
correctly represents the change?
(a) V O is decreased (b) R is decreased
(c) R is increase<l (d) C i6 decreased
;22. A graph benv~en cun-eni: and time dwing charging of a capacitor by a battery fu series with a :
resistor- is shown. 111e graphs are drawn fcir two circuits R 1 ,C 1 and V 1 ·are the vaiues of
resistance, C+tpacitance and e.m.f. of the cell in one circuit and R 2 ,'C 1 an'd-V2 for_another
drcuit respectively. lf on ~y two para mete rs (out of resis tan(.-e, capacitan_ce.,.e. m~f.-) are differ~nt
in the two circuits. What is the correc:t option? -
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(a) V1 =V2 ,R 1 > R 21 C1 >'C 2 (b)V1 > V2 ,R 1 >R 2 , C 1 ==C2
(c) Vj <VvR 1 <R 2 ,C1 =C 2 (d) V1 <V2 ,t'1 <C 2 ,R 1 :;:R 2
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23. The switch in circuit shifu; from 1 to 2 when Vc > 2V I 3 and goes back to 1 from 2 when
V c < V /3. The voltmeter reads voltage as plotted. What is the period T of the wave form in
terms of R and C?
2V/3 ------·
V/3 ' .
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"2 11
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14. T 1H
(a) RC ln3 (b) 2RC ln2 (c) RC ln3 (d) RC ln3

2 3
24. A parallel plate capacitor is connected to a resistanceless circuit with a battery having
e_m.f. e until the capacitor is fully charged. The battery is then disconnected from the circuit
and the plates of the capacitor are moved to half of their original separation using insulated
gloves. Let V new be the potential difference across the capacitor plates after the plates had
been moved together and Vold be the potential difference across the capacitor plates when
conneL'ted to the battery. V new / Vold =
(a) _! (b) .! (c) 1 (d) 2
. 4 2
25. A tapacitor C =100 µF is connected to three resistors each of resistance c
lkW and a battery of e.m.f. 9V. The switch S has been closed for long time ~
.so as to ,cl_i.arge the capacitor. When switch S is opened, the capacitor
disc~arg~s ~ith time constant: 1
(a) 33ms (b) 5 ms 1 kQ ~

. Cc) 3.3 ms (d) so ms 1kf!
26. The switch is closed in the circuit shown. What is the charge on the capacitor when it is fully
charged?
100n
200n
L - -_ _ _...___ __,10µF
(a) 5µC (b) 10 µC (c) 20µC (d) 40µC

(e) 60µC
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27 ,..In the circuit shown, the potential differencc V across the capacitor C
is measured using a voltmeter of infinite resistance. HK and LM are H L
parallel fine wires. A missile is project:ed in such a way as to break HK K M
and then HK at times t 1 and t 2 respectively. Which graph best
vhi.
represents the variation of V with time t?
(a} I I . .
t1 t2
28, In a RC circuit, the time required for IJ1c charge on a capacitor to build up to .t given fraction of
i1s equilibrium va)ue, is independent of:
(a) the value of the applied e.m.f. to the circuit
(b) the value of C
(c) the value of R
29. A capacitor is charged upto a potential VO • It is then connected to a resistance R and a battery
of e.m.f. E. Two possible graphs of potentials across capacitor vs time are shown.
vh v,C
What is the most. reasonable explanation of these graphs:
(a) The first graph shows what happens when the capadcor has a less than E potential
initially and 1:hc second shows what happens when it has a greater than ,E- potential
initi?,11y.
0>) ·The first graph shows what happens when the capacitor has a greater than E potential
initially and the second shows what happens when it has a less than E potential · ·
ininal1}:
(c) The first graph is the correct qualitative shape for any initial potential, htit the second
is not possible.
(d) The second graph is the correct qualitative shape for any initial potential, but the first
is not possible.
30, A l µF capacitor is connected in the circuit shown below. The e.m.f. of the ceH is 3 volt and
internal resistance is 0.5 ohm. The resistors R 1 and R 2 have values 4 ohm and 1 ohm
respectively. The charge on the capadcor in steady state must be:
(a) 1 µC (b) 2 µC (c) 1.33 ~LC (d) zero · . : :
'.
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31. In below figure, a part of circuLt in '.t<'ady state is sl10wn. If encr,-:y stored in the capacitor is
x x 10-4 J, then find value of x :
SD.
10
4.i).
(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 8
32; A capacii'or is connectc·d to a 120 V IMttery as shmvn. A very high resistance is then inserted.
connecting points A am! B on the plates. The potential difference (in V) between the ends of
the wire will ther: he:
120V±
l 7 .
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A
C
.--10
T R I
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(a) 120cos0 (b) 120sin0 (c) l 20 tanO (d) 120
33. In the circuit shown in the figure.
100U
(a) In steady state, there is no currl'nt in the 100 n resistor.

(b) In ~tt>ady state, the current in the 100 .Q resi~tor is 0.08 A.
(c) In stcaC:y state, t..;wre :s no curren: in the 50 n resistor.
(d) In steady state, the current in the 50 Q resistor is 0.04 A.
34. 1\vo ~esi.~ I ors with resist ddce R l and R :' are connected in series ,l J l ( I so are two capacitors wit! 1
capacitam:es C1 and C7.,· these. two systems ,are GJ!Lllected to a battery as shown in figure.
Po:er1ti,1l difference bctwce:1 a and h is zero in stf'ady state if:
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C,
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b
e
&
(a) R + R = Ci C 2
I 2 C1 +C2
(c} R 1 C 2 =R 2C1
35, A graph between current and time during charging of a capacitor hy ~ battery in series with a
resistor is shown. The graphs are drawn for two circuits. R ~ ,R 2 • C 1 , C 2 and V 1 , V 2 are the
values of resistance, capacitance and e.m.f. of the cell in the two circuits. ·1f only rwo
parameters (out of resistance, capacitance, e.m.f.) are different in the tw'o circuits. What is the
correct option? ~,
logel '
(2)
(1)
'--------,
(a) V1 = V2 ,R 1 > R 2 , C1 > C 2 (b) V1 > V 2 ,R 1 -> R 2 , C1 ... c 2
(c) V1 < V:i,R 1 < R 2 , C1 =C 2 (d) V1 < V2 ,C 1 < C21 R1 = R 2
36. In the given circuit, the capacitor of capacitance C is charged by c R
closing key 'K' at t= O. Let the maximum charge on the capacitor be Q
and the initial rate of charging be i 0 , The capacitor is now removed
from the :,circuit, discharged and charged again by a constant current
i 0 to ·maximum charge Q. Find time required. R
(a) RC/3 (b) 3RC/5 ~
(c) 2RC/3 (d) SRC/3 E K
3.7. In a discharging RC, circuit
(a) .R:~tio of charge pn capac~tor and current in resistance increases ¥(ith _tiµi~··· '.. ~:_
(b) Ratio of charge .on capacitor and current in resistance decreases wit;h ,time. •
(c) Rado of charge on capacitor and current in resistance remains constant. ·.,: :· · · ·
(dJ Ratio of charge on capacitor and current in resistance first decrea.~es; then increases with
time.
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'38. An uncharged capacitor and a resistor of big resistance are connected in;series to a battery of
electromotive force 4.5 V. The voltage across the capacitor is 3V one minute after the dosing
the circuit. What will the voltage across the capacitor be 2 minute. after closing circuit?
(a) 6V (b) 4.5 V (c) 3.SV (d) 4V
39. The diagram in figure show Resistance of resistors R 1 = 8 ohms, R 2 = 12 ohms I R 3 = 10 ohm,
the potential difference between points a and bis 60V. The potential difference between points
m and n is:
a
(a) 16V (b) 60V (c) 36 '(d) 24V''
te]More than ·one Alternative are Correct

1, Capacitors C1 = ljJF and C 2 ""2 µF are separately charged from the same battery. They are then
allowed to discharge separately through equal resistors.
(a) The current in the two ,discharging circuits at t = 0 is zero.
(b) The currents in the two discharging circuits at t = 0 arc equal but not 1.ero
(c) The currents in the two discharging circuits at t = Oare unequal.
(d) C1 loses 5.0% of its initial charge sooner than C 2 loses 50% of its initial charge.
2, In the circuit shown in the figure, switches S 1 and S 2 have been
closed for a long time. .L~1 2v
,,,,.l?:-:-:-:1Fl
82 1011
60
(a) Charge on We capac is 100 µC. _ 21' 70
(b) Charge on the capacitor is 20 µC. _ T4V _
(c) Charge on the capacitor increases to 120 µC if one third of
the gap of the capacitor's plates is filled with a dielectric (K = 2) of same area.
(d) Charge on the capacitor remains unchanged if one third of the gap of the capacitor's
plates is filled with a d_ieleL'tric (K=2) of same area.
3. A capacitor C charged to a value Q = eC is connected to a batt~ry of
e.m.f s as shown in the figure. .
(a) Charge on the capacitor is zero at time RC ln ~ a~er the switch S
is closed.
(b) <;:harged.on the capacitor is zero very long time after the switch
Sis closed.
(c) Maximwn charge on the capacitor du.ring the process of charging is eC.
Cd) During the process of charging, the charging current first decreases and then increases
exponentially. r.
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4. A capacitor of capacitance 0.1 µFis connected to a hatcery of e.m.f BV as shown in the fil,'1.tre.
Under steady state condition:
(a) charge on the capacitor is 0.4 µC.

(b) charge on the capacitor is 0.2 µC.
·(c) current in the resistor between puint A and Bis 0.2A.
(d) currenL in the resistor between point A and D is 0.4 A
S. A capacitor C charges to a value Q :=tC is connected to a battery of
e.m.E s as shown in the figure.
(a) Charge on me capacitor is zero at time RC In 2 after the switch S is
dosed.
(b) Charge on me capacitor is zero very long time after the switch Sis dosed.
(c) Maximum charge on the capacitor during the process of charging is i:.C.
(d) During the process of charging, Lhc charging current first decreases and then increases
exponentially.
6. In the.circuit shown, which of the following statements .is correct?
t=18V
(a) When S is open, charge on C 1 is 36 µC.

=s~:: C:2
(b) When 5 is open, charge on C 2 is 36 µC.

(c) When S is closed, the charges on C 1. do not change.
(d) When S is closed, charges on both C \ and C 2 change.
7. In the connection shown in the figure, the switch K is open and the
capacitor is uncharged. Then we close the switch and let the
capacitor.charge upto the maximum and open the switch again. The
values indicated by the galvanometer:
(a) increases after closing the switch and then decreases after
opening the S\Vitch
(b) direction of current is same through the galvanometer before
and after opening the switch again
(c) after opening the switch again energy dissipation in R 1 is zero
(d) after opening the switch again energy dissipation in R 2 is zero
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-
cin;uit
...
.shuwn
-.
in figtffe,
-
if the galvanomeler
. -._.
resiSli!Ill'.C
- . is 6 !!, then in the Steady
) _-
\
State:
-_•
B '
------1, - -
12v
(a) n_o current flows through the galvanometer.

(b) the curr~nt thro~gh R 2 is 4A.
(c) the ch~rge o? C 1 is ~O ~,C.
(d). che
.
~
charge
. on C 2 is 80 µC.
9. Refe~g to· the '*cuit diagram, the tap key. is pressed at time t = 0. After sufficiently long. time
.
~ ~~
(b)
."
v.R ,,,o
v:~~ (c) Ve e=V
10. A capacitor o_f capacit;µice C is connected to two voltmeters A and B. A is an ideal voltmeter
having infinite 'resistance, while B has resistance R. The capacitor is uncharged and then the
switch S is closed at t = 0.
(a) Readings of B and A will be s and zero at t = 0.

(b) During time inteival (05 t 5 CQ) readings of B and A are-changing.
{c) Reading of A and B will be equal at t =RC ln2.
(d) r-,Ione of the above
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IL In the circuit shown, capc1citor is initially uncharge<l the i;witch is 111rncd on at t ~ 0. Then:
~ 7
l__+ :_:,IJ....L._
2kn
,lku R3
~---------'-
(a) at t 0, current supplied by batte1y is 4 mA.
(b) at t 0, current in R :; is 2 mA.
(c) in the steady state rn1 rent supplied hy battery is JmA.
.R. 3 i~ zero.
(c:) in t'.".e steady state n:rrent i:1
12. A parallel plate capacitm filled with air is connected to an ideal battery. In which of the
following c,iscs will tlw charge on the capacitor incn'asc?
(a) The plates are pullet\ apart.
(b) A res:stance is cor.ncctec. in parnlld with 'l1e capacirn:-.
(c) A didectric is filled in between the plates.
(d) The plates are brollght dose tog('ther.
13. In the cirrnit· shown there is steady statt> with the !>•\'itch closed. The switch is 01wned at t =0.
Chcose t:'1c correct options (s), CGiven : i: = 24 \.; C 1 '-' 3F rind C 2 2 F)
3n
f.
(a) The voltage across C I before the switch is open. is 12V.

(b) The vohagc across C 1 after a long time after the switch is open, is 12 V.
(c) The. voltage 2.c:-oss C:,. after a long :ime after the switch :s ope.:, is 24V
(d). The vultage across C 2 before the switch is open, is 8V.
1 4. Capacitor L" 1 of capaci ti mce 1 microfo rad and capacitor C 2 of ca padtan~ 2 1:11 inofarad are
separately charged fully by a common battery. The 1wo capacitors arc then sepa1 ately allowed
to discharge :hrm,gh ec;ual resistors at time t = 0.
(a) The current in each of t11e two disr.harging circuit:; is zero at t 0.
(b) The rnrrents in the two discharging circuits at 1. -0 are equal bnt not zero:-
(c) The currents in th1'. 1wo discharr,in~: circuits at 1 0 are uncqu;:il.
(d:: Ca;:,acitor C 1 loses :i0% of iE initial dw.rg-e soar.er the::i C 2 lo~ws ~0% of iLs initial charge.
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15. The electric field strength in the capacitor shown below is E =50 V/ cm. The distance between
the plates of the capacitor d is 0.5 mm, square plates are of area 100 cm 2 , the resistance R = 5
ohms. the internal resistance of batteries r::: 0.1 ohms.
----1ls,r
C
(a) The e.m.f. of the battery is 2.55\!

(h) The attractive force between the plates is 2.2 x 10-4N (approx).
(c) The charge on the plates is 42.25 x 10-10 c.
(d) The current through the battery in steady state is 0.SA.
16. The diagram includes an ideal source with e.m.f. of 100~ resistance R 1 ,;,.1 ohm, R 2 ""5 ohm,
and capacitor C =1 F. Which of the following can be a possible value of
current I in the circuit after the closure of key K?
(a) 40A (b) 60 A R1 R2 j -
(c) 80 A (d) 100A 1 +L c
K

1. In the shown circuit initially capacitor has some charge. the switch is closed at t =0.
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c~
R
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F
(A) c'harge on upper plat~ ·of capacitor vs. (P)
time . .
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(B) Current v,s. tiqte. '''·'.', (Q) . '.·~

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(CJ ,charge vs. current .·,.. (R) ~-.
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't • '-'
...; ,:
ll -' ,,_ • - _"!-,• -~• . ,.
(D) Energy stored in capacitor vs: time. (S) ·K_, . .- ·~·,

..
_,
~-
2. A circuit involving five ideal cells, three resistance (R 1 , R 2 and 20 n) and a capacitor of
capacitance C = 11.tF is shown. Match the conditions in Column-I with results given in
Column-II.
(Assuming circuir is in steady state)
,~,-o-v-.--R-,l~,o-:_=__,_F_R_~l~:-o_v_~-~luv
1
2
K2 L -+14V
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. --- - -- .. - -- ,I'~--
II
l
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Column-I ..
- - -- - 1 -'
I
Column-ll ;.
(A) K 2 ..is open and K 1 is in position C (P) Potential at poinr A is greater ~an
potential at B
(B) K 2 is open and K 1 is in position D (Q) Current through kl i:; downward -
(C} K2 is dosed and K 1 is in position C (R) CurrenJ through R 2 is upward
(D) K 2 is .clqsed and K 1 is in position D (S) Charge on capacitor is 10 µC
- 3. Column-I gives certain situations in which a straight' metallic wire of rei.istance R is used and
Column-II gives some resulting effects. Match the statements in Column-] with the statements
in Column-II and indicate your answer by darkening appropriate bubbles in the 4 x 4 matrix
given in the ORS. . . ·· -. ~ .
- - '11 ·- - · Colu~n-I · - - · -- 1~- - 1; - - -- --- C:;lumn-II "• .. ·
- ·-'-- -· 'II ,. :II
. - - - - - -- - __ , .. t ~ - . .. ... . . - ... '
• - •. ~
..
(A) Achargedcapacitors1sconnectedtothe (P) f!,. constant current fl_ows through·d1_c
ends of the wire . . wire.
(B) Tue',wire is movec(perpendicu1ar to its (Q) ·1".her~ai ·e~~riY. is,.· g~net~tS~, i~ ...tJ{~
l~]lgth sriih: a copst~t ,velocity in a
wire ..: ·., -~- :~:: ;~.).'(':·~ ..:!~~-:;~~·;.·:~ ~~?.·:_}f./;\
urt(fo_rm magnetic field perpendicular ~ ~: ,~ .
tothe plane-~f;moti~Ii- . - ' . ...._. L. •• - ,_ ,,"I:;.; ~ . ~~ J~
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(C) The wire is placed in a conscaat electric (R) A constant potential difference develops
field that has a direction along the between the ends of the wire.
length of the wire
(D) I
A battery of constant e.m.f. is connected (S) Charges of cons1 ant magnitude appear
to the ends of the wire. nt the cuds of the wire.
-- -~ --- -- --- -- --
4.
. ' ~ .... ... ... . . . .
•
1
: • Column-I. . . : ;, . C~!~f!U1·1:1
(A) A consrn1u force has to be applied Liy {P)
the person doing the job indicated
a, dielectric slab is inserted in the

capacitor by a person. CApacitor is' A'.
~
(B) Heat is dissipated in _the process (Q)
A vertical capillary glass tu be of narrow

bore and negligible weight is held just
touching the surface of water by a
person. The water is' A'
(C) The potential energy _of' A' increases. {R)
An ideal gas in enclosed in a conducting

cylinder with a piston. The piston is
raised slowly and isothermally by a
person.
The piston is 'A'.
(D) The person does positive work. (S) A ball has to be moved with constant
velocity in the horizontal direction by a
person holding the ball in a viscous
medium.
The ball is 'A'
(T)
_r() e
A positive charge is kept in front of a
metallic earthed sphere and moved
unifonnly away from it by a person. The
sphere is 'A'
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5. Match the graphs in Column-I with situation in Column-II.
Column-I Column-II
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'le
(A) (P) A ball released in a long column of viscous liquid.
y "'- velocity, x = time
(B) (Q) An uncharged capacitor connected to a real

batteiy. y = current, x = time
y~
(C) (R) A charged capacitor being discharged by a resistor

y ""charge on capacitor, x = current
y~
(D) (S) A charged capacitor filled with dielectric x =0 is

+ve p!a te and x = +d is -vc plate. y =Potential at x
y~ coordinate
; X
(T) A bubble rising in a liquid. y = acceleration, x·==

I .
time.
t]lnteger Type Problems

1. At what time (in sec) docs the charge on the capacitor reach 75% of its maximum possible
value?
2, When the charge on the capacitor is at 75% of its maximum possible value, what is the voltage
drop across the resistor?
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Comprehen~§-lon ·_ 1 - •• - ·- - + - • .:..:·-=-=--=~=·:....--. ---·--·--·· ·----- _::J
IT~~ rori~~ing
t · ....· ·
two question~ refer to the circ~t shown. Assu~e that the capadt~>rs ar~ _
initially w1chargcd.
12ui::-, 4Q
l
,,_, I
3Q . ''
1= 24V
3µF "SIJ
f- ~A
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1. At time t-=O. the switch S in the circuit is closed. At that instant, what _is the equivalent
resistance of the circuit?
(a) 9.00 Q (b) 1.20Q
(c) 1.80 n Cd) o.92 n
_2. After the ~witch has been dosed for a tong time, h9w_much charge is on the positive plate of
the 3µF capacitor?
(a) 24 µC (b} 32 itC (c:) 56 µC (d) 72 µC:
Comprehension· 2
!.. -
-- ----· ·----·--· - ......... ________
A capacitor with square plates of side l has a charge Q. A protoi1 enters the unifom1 eiectric
fieJd'·of the capacitor after being accelerated from rest through a potentfal difference V. The.
protc;in:(tjlarge +t, mass rr,J'.enters the capac;jtor·parallel to the plates and is deflected by a'
distanced/?-(where dis the gap between the plates.) ·
l
N'owthe switch Si is dosed for some time t 0 and reopened when the heat generated in the 2R'
resistor is'o~e third of the ipitial stored energy of capacitor. Switch S 2 is now dost·d for a'Jong
t4n,e but the ·capacitor finally attains only 81 % of its initial energy. .
I
S 2 is n'ciw ripened and gap between the plates is changed so that the stored energy in.
cap~cito~ ~ecomes equal tn the initi~~ store d~~ergy. Neglect the effect of gravity. ,
0 0
1
-· l ~a;: "· :I, .,,~a f·

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I,
I
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3. Time spent by proton between the plates of capacitor is
(a) l ~ (b) l /mdEo (c) l /l2mdEo (d) l /2m

1J eV v eQ \ eQ VeV
4. Energy gained by the proton in this time is:
(a) eV (b) e(v + ~i

2Eof 2
eQd
(c) -- -----
2E 0 I 2
(d) none of these
5. Correct expression for charge on the capacitor Q is:
(a) 2E 0 Vd (b) VI2E O (c) 2c 0 VZ (d) none of these

d
6. Time 't 0 ' for which S 1 is closed (here C is the capacitance of the capacitor.)
(a) 3RC In 3 (b) 3RC ln 3 (c) 3RC In 2 (d) 3RC ln 2
2 2
7. Graph of current i vs. charge (q) on capacitor before t < t O is:
(a) i~q lL.q (,)'~q (b) (d) '[ " " - • q

8. Heat generated in R in this time (t 0 ) is:
Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2
(a)-- (b) 6C (c) 24C (d)
4C 12C
9. E.m.f. of the cell is:
(a) 9Q
lOC
(b) BlQ
lOOC
(c) ( -
9 -- 1 ~
10 ,,fi_ C
)Q (d) none of these
10. Work done by the cell is:

9Q2
(a)------ (b) ( _2_ __!_)Q2 (c) _2_( _2_ - _!_) Q 2 (d) ,none of these
lOC 10 ./2 C 1010 ,J2 C
11. Final gap between capacitor plates is:

(a) 10d (b) 9d (c) Bld (d) 100d
9 10 100 81
12. The ratio of final to initial energy density is:
(a) 10 9 81 (d) 100
(b) 10 (c) 100
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Consider the circuit in the fii;ure·. The switch is initially in position A _ R ·

_for_ a su_ffitjently long ti~e to esrablish a s~eady st~~e. At t "'' 0, the_ . - ~
sw1t:ch 1s turned to pos1t1on ~- The capacitor 2 C did not hold any · ·
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(a) CE (b) CE/R (c) RC/E (d) RICE
14. At r -+- oo, when a new steady stare has been established, the charges held by capacitors C and 2
C will respectively be:
(a) CE and 2CE (b} CE/2 and CE (c) CE/3 a.nd 2CFJ3 (d) 2CE/3 and Cf:
15. The current decreases exponentially between t = 0 to t:::::oo_ The time.-constant is:
(a) 9RC (b} 2RC (c) 3RC (d) 3RC/2
16. The energy lost between t =0 to t =mis:
(a) CF. 2 I 3 (b) 2CE 2 / 3 (c)CE 2 /9 (d) 8CE 2 /9
17. The time, at which charge in t.he capacitor C is reduced to half of the value, it had at t = 0, is:
(a) 6RCln 2 (b) 3.RC]n 2 (c) 2RCln 2 (d) 4RCin 2
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A circuit contains a battery, a capacitor and a resistor as shown: The capacitor is inir.iaHy
uncharged and the switch i:. dosed at time t .= 0.
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(a) zero
(b) its maximum possible value (e / R)
(c) somewhere between zero and maximum, depending on R,C
19. At r. , , , 0, the voltage drop across t.he capacitor is:
(a) zero
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L.nc.hargc{'.._T!1en the swi:ch is c:osed and :he capacitor i.~ charged U? to the steady ~tate and :
the switch is opened ar,ain. Determine the values indicated by the ammeter. j
G~ven: V 0 :-30 v, R 1 = lOkQ, R 2 ~skn I
20. Just after dosing the switch:

(a) 2mA (h) 3m.A (c) OmA (d) none of these
21. A long ti:::c after the switch 'N2.S closC'd:
(a) 2m.A (h) 3::-j\ (c) 6mA (d) none of these
22. Just after reopening the switch:
(a) 2mA (b) 3mA (c) 6rnA (d) none of these
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T~e circt~ir s~own i~ fi~ure _1 _consist:~ or a r_esistor. hayi~gxes~staJ:(:: f; connected in.seri~~ j
W1th a capacitor, havmx- capacitance(., ;md·an e.m.f. i:. A short prcmt ts mchtd.ed that makeslt·I
possihie to t·xclude the vnltage source c fro!:". the circuit by throwing ,he switch s to posi~ion·;
B. In'. this position, the capa~itor completely discllargcs through the resistor. . i
When thP :;....;;itch is thrown to position /\' the e.m.f. produces a current I t}J.at'.p;is,<;t'S through j
the resistor and deposib positive charge on one plate of the capaci1m; It can be shown that :
i:he charr;c ri on the posi Livt plate of the capacitor as a function '.of I ime satisfies the equation i
q =Cc(l -- cu Re), where t =C corres;ionds to t.'.:c ins:a:1t th?.t the switcr, is tlrn;W,'E ro position i
IL On.cl! -the capacitor is sufficiently d 1;irged, th~ 'switch can be thrown to posi ri on B andait j
will disd1c1rge through -the resistor. As the capacitor discharge:., q Siiti,sfies llw equation I
q = CE< rI Rt: , where t = o now corresponds to the in.~1 ant that thf:'; swi1 cl). is thrown to positio~ ]
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positions A a'1d B at re){l1lar ti'me intervals. Figure 211 shows a dis;Jli1y of the voltage Vc across '
t}:ie· capacitor as. a funct imi of time; Figure 2b shows the voltage Vn.. across the resistor .::µ; :a .
.functi~n oFtime, and figure 2cshows the sum Ve+ VR as-a function of'tirne. On the displa~
shown "in figure 2, the time t :=0'corresponds to the instant thac the switch is thrown Jo
position A. Each horizontal division on the oscilloscope screen ·equal5 o·. ls, ··and e-;lch'vertlcal
di\ision equals ·1.0V. (Note: The intf'rna'. r~sistance of 'the e.m.f e, is considered to be
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original resistor?
(a) The upper limit of the vol rage would decrease.
(b) The iipper limit of 1he voltage would increase_
(c) Ii: would take less time for the voltage to plateirn.
(d) It would take longer for the voltage to plateau_
24. Another capacitor, having ca?acitam',' C, is added in series with the originai mpacitor and
resistor such that the two capacitor.~ are adjacent. If the switch is thrown to position A and·
remains 1here indefinitely, then as t____,,. (Y:J the chargeon each ·capacitor approaches:
(a) Cc/ 2 (b) 2 Ce (c) ~J';; (d) Cs

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1. A long slender solenoid has tightly spaced turns wound in a single layer over its surface. The
winding wire has a thickness = 0.1 mm. If a current of 1A flows through the win ding wire, what
is the approximate value of magnetic field at the mid plane of the solenoid winding, on its
axis?
2. Antiparallel currents are directed so that one is out of the page and the other is into the page.
Compare the magnitude of the magnetic field B 2 at any arbitrary point equidistant from the
wires to the magnitude of the field B 1 at that point from one wire alone.
(a) B 2 > B 1 for all equidistant points
(b) B 2 < B1 for all equidistant points
(c)_ B 2 > B1 for closer equidistant points only
(d) B 2 < B 1 for closer equidistant points only
3. Four infinitely long wires are placed in the same plane. Each wire carries the
same current I in the direction as shown in the figure. The resulting magnetic
field at the centre of the square ABCD of length L on each side is :
(a) zero (b) µof
1tL
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D
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(c) µo 41 (d) µol

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· · ·ri'iagniuide of the magnetic fiell at· o is : '· : :;.J. ·-, ; ~ •:i. -
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the loop at A and leaves at D. The magnetic field is :
(a) z~ro only at the centre of the loop _ ,
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6. The coils, C1 and C z haye same· ;1un1be~ o_f turns; ~nd carry ·equaJ! 1 '
currents in the same sense. They sutitend the sa:me:angle Oto P.'Jfthe ·
magnetic f,ield' produced by C1 at P is B then that produced by C 2 will
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7, :1'..hc dimensions of ./£Ta]. where E is ,electric field and. B ~s magnetic field, are
[µ'0 t O] 114 .x [ ..
same as the dimensions of which of the following physical _quan~ities ?
(a) Electric field (b) Magnetic field - ~.
(c) · Current . (d) None of th_ese 1 •
8. A wire of unifonn resistance per unit length is bent to fonn aµ eqt,Jilateral triangle'
of side L. A current J flows into one comer and flows out of an adjacent coniel'; as- ;
A'-~
shown. The magnetic field at th~ centroid of triangle due the 'current in ~e - to
triangular frame js,; · ·· · · ··: . - 1 : • .' ; • ~ '
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~a). ~µQI /21tL. : , . . ~ , . t; _. : : (b) 3µ 0 1/.~ :. ·~ .. · . ·_,::: 1 __'. :
(c) .~":.J3µoI/27rL (d), zero , ,_ I· ,...... ··:! . _ _ • : ......
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·9.. 'fy,/o p~rallel straight long wires, separated by a distance I L' : carry cunent I I' each in apposite
.... directions. The magnetic field- intensity at a point located at a distance L from each wire will
• ,1 t,1 be: ~.:., '
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19. Two long parallel wires are a distance 2 a apart, as shown. PointP is inthe
plane of the wires and a cllitance a from wire X. When there:is a current!
in wire X and n9 current in wire Y, the magnitude of ¢e magnetic field at
P is B 0 • When there are equal currents Jin the same direction in both 2a
wires, the magnitude of the magnetic field at P is :
(a) 2Bo Cb) 2Bo
3 X
(c) lOBo (d) 4Bo

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20. An electron moving in a circular orbit of radius R makes n turns per second. The magnetic field
at the centre has magnitude : ·
(a) 2 µone (b) µone (c) µone (d) zero
R 2R nR.
21. Current i == 2.SA flows along the circle x 2 + y 2=9 cm 2 (here x and 'Y are in cm) as shown.
Magnetic field (in tesla) at point (O, 0, 4 cm) is :
(a) (36,c X 10-1 ) k_ (b) (361t X

4
10-7 ) (-k_) ~C) ( 9; X 10-7 f:
22, A length of wire
carries a steady current. It is first bent co form a circular coil of one turn. The
same length is now: bent more sharply to give a double loop of a smaller radi~s. The magnetic
field cause at the centre; by the same current \s : , f,
(a) a quarter of its first value (b) two times its_first v.aluc
(c) four times its first value (d) half its first value.·
23, An infinite current canying sheet carrying uniform current density is placed in an external
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magnetic field so that the net magnetic field on one side of the sheet is B1 and on the other side
-,. ' ' '
of it is B2 • The external ,magnetic field is :

, z
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(a) (B 1 - 82)
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24. ·1 'Wo long parallel srra ight conductors carry current i 1 and i 2 ( i 1 > i 2 ). When the currents are in
the same direction, the magnetic field at a point midway between the wires is 20 µT. If the
direction of i 2 is reversed, the field becomes 50 µT. The ratio of the currents i 1 /i 2 is :
,(a)- 5/2 (b)- 7/3 (c) 4/3 (d) 5/3
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25. Constant current I is flowing through a circular coil of radius R. At what
distance from the centre will the magnetic field (on the axis) be maximum :
~ R
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(c) R (d) zero
26. A conductor carrying cur;ent 'i' is bent in the form of concentric semicircles as shown in the
figure. The magnetk field at the centre O is:
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(b) µoi µoi
(a) zero (c)
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27. The figure shov.-s four different sets of wires that cro~s each other without actually touching.
The magnitude of the current is the same in all four cases, and the directions of current flow
are as indicated. For which configuration will the magnetic field at the centre of the square
formed by d1e wires be equal to zero?
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28. The figure shows two long wires carrying equal currents l 1 and I 2 flowing
in opposite directions. Which of tlle arrows labeled A to D correctly
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located at an equal distance d from each wire ?
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29. In the diagram shown, a wire carries current I. Wl1at is tl1e value of the B - d s (as in Ampere's
law) on the helical loop shown in the figure? The integration is done in the sense shown. The
loop has N turns and pan of helical loop on which arrows are drawn is outside the plane of
paper.
(b) µo(O (c) ~lo (NI) (d} zero

30. Two mutually perpendicular conducrors carrying currents I 1 and I 2 lie in
one plane. If l 1 is taken along x-axis and I 2 along y--a.'tis, 'the locus of
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points where maguetic induction Is zero, is :

(a) a straight Jine passing through origin and having slope l 1 /l 2
(b) a straight line passing through origin and having slope J1 /! 2
(c) a circle
(d) a hyperbola
(e) A straight line passing through origin and having slope 45°
31. Fig. shows a t.hin metal sheet in the plane y =D, for which the
current of constant density flows in the positive x-direccion. It is in
a constant homogeneous magnetic: field of value =(0, 0 ,B 0 ). As a 82
result of superposition of magnetic fields in region y > 0, the
induction field B1 =(0,0,B) and in y<O is B2 =(0,0,B:.i) where
B 1 > B 2 • Spedfy the correct statement
(a) Bo"" CB1 -· H2) (b} Bo "'(Bi + Bz)

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(c) B0 =B1 -t· B 2 (d) B 0 =B 1 -B 2
32. The diagram shows three arrangements of circular loops, centered on vertical axes and
carrying identical currents in the directions indicated. Rank the arrangements according to the
magnitudes of the magnetic fie)d at the midpoints between the loops on the central axes.
(From minimum to maximum)
1 2 3
(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 2, 3, 1 (c) 2, 1, 3 (d) 3, 2, 1
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33. We have a uniform current carrying wire loop bent in the form of a semicircular cylinder, as
shown in the diagram. The magnetic: field at the origin is :
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(c) diret:tl"d along z-axis (d) zero
34. ·rwo unconnected circular loops of wire lie in the same plane with the same
cent:re, as shown in the diagram. The outcrloop carries current of 2A in a
. clockwise direction and has twice thEi radius of the inner loop. 1f the magnetic
field at the centre of the loops is zEiro, then the current in the inner loop must
be;
(a) 2A in the counter-clockwise direction
(b) 2A in the clockwise direction
. (c) IA in rhe counter-clockwise direction
(d) 1A in the clockwise direction
3_5. The magnetic field due to a current carrying square loop of side u at a point
located symmetrically at a distance of a/2 from its centre (as shown is) :
(a} :fi_µ_ 0 i_
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, a
36. A thin, straight conductor lies along the axis of a hollow conductor of radius R. The two carry
equal currents in the same direction. The magnetic field B is plotted against the distance r from
the axis. Which of the followint~ best represents the resulting curve ?
r--.
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B
(d)
37. The dimensional formula for the physical quantity E 211 ?e 0 is : (E = electric field and B =
Bz
magnetic field)
(a) LOMOTO
38. A wire carrying J is shaped as shown. Section AB is a quaner drde of radius r. The magnetic
field at· C is directed :
A-------- C
(a) along the bisector of the angle ACB, away from AB

· (b) along the bisector of the angle ACB, towards AB
(c) perpemlicular to the plane of the paper, directed into t.he paper
(d). at: an angle rr./ 4 to the plane of the paper
39. A direct current is passing through a wire. It is bent to form a <:oil of one tum. Now it i.s furt.her
betjt to fo1m a coil of two tums hut at smaller radius. The rat.iq of the magnetic induction at
the <:<mtre of this coil and at: the centre of the coil of one turn is :
(a) 1: 4 (b) 4: 1 {c) 2:1 (d} 1: 1
40. A long straight wire, carrying current 1, is bent at its midpoirn 10 fonn an p
angle of 45°. lnduction of magnetic field at point P, distant R from point
of bending is equal to : ~ I
(a)
(_Ji. - 1)µ 01 (b) ( .J2 + 1)µol
4JtR. 4rcR
(c)
(fi:... 1)µ 0 1 (d) ( .Jz + l)~t 0 1
4JinR 4.fi.nR
41. A long straight metal rod has a very hole of radius' a' drilled parallel co the
rod axis as shown in the figure. If the rod carries a current'i' find the value
of magnetic induction on the axis of the hole, where OC ::::: c :
µoIC µ 0 ic
(a) (b)
n(b 2 - a 2) 2n(b 2 ..... a 2)
11 0 i(b 2 - .a 2 ) µ 0 ic
(C) (d)
2n:c 2na 2 b 1·
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42. A battery establishes a steady current around the circuit shown. A compass needle is placed
successively at points P,Q, and R,just above the wire (slightly out of the plane of the page).
The relative deflection of the needle, in descending order, is :
p Q R
(a) P ,Q,R (b) Q,R,P (c) R,Q,P (d) Q,P,R

43. A spherical capacitor is formed by two metallic and concentric spherical shells. The capacitor is
then charged so that the outer shell carries a positive charge and the inner shell carries an
equal but negative charge. Even if the capacitor is not connected to any circuit, the charge will
eventually leak away due to the small conductivity of the material between the shells. What is
the character of the magnetic field induced by this leakage current ?
(a) Radially outwards from the inner shell to the outer shell:
(b) Radially inwards from the outer shell to the inner shell.
{c) Circular field lines between the shells and perpendicular to the radial direction.
(d) No magnetic field is induced.
44. A wire of radius R carries a current I unifonnly distributed throughout its interior. Which plot
best represents the magnitude of the magnetic field as a function of r, the distance from the
centre of the wire ?
Field Field
(a) (b)
R 2R R 2R
Field Field
' ___ ... .,''........
(c) (d)
·-----;'....... -.
'
0 R 2R 0 R 2R
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- - · ~~----·-. &-
. . ..........-+--. - Magnetism>
- ;; ~-- -~- <:.
y·-..-.4'.,.;.,,...t.__
45. Figure shows two magnetic field lines of a long conductor, located perpendicular to the plane
of the figure carrying inward current. In which one of the points A,B,C,D vector of the
magnetic field B to the right and has the lowest magnitude.
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D

1. Let [£ 0 ] denote the dimensional formula of the permittivity of the vacuum and [µci'J that of the
permeability of the vacuum. If M = mass, L = length, T = time and I = electric current.
(a) [E 0 ] =M-1 L- 3T 2 I (b) [t: 0 ] =M-1 L-3T 4 I 2 (c) [µ 0 ] =MLT-2 1-2 (d) [µ 0 ] =ML2T-1I
.... ....
2. The magnetic field at the origin due to a current element Id l placed at a position r is :
-), -, .... .... .... ....
(a) µ 0 1 d Ix r (b) _ ~, 0 1 rxd l (d) _ µ 0 I d l x r
41t r3 , 41t r 3 4n r3
3. A long cylindrical conducting wire shown in cross-section carries a
conventional current out of the page. The wire has uniform current density J
and radius a. What is the magnetic field inside the wire, a distance R(R < a)
from the wire's centre?
µoJa doc1cw·1se µ Ja2
{a) ---- (b) _o_ _ clockwise
2 ZR
µ Ja2
(c) _! µ 0 JR counterclockwise (d) - 0 - counterclockwise
2 2R
4. Which of the following does not have the same dimensions as the henry 7
(a) joule (b) tesla - rn 2
(ampere) 2 (ampere) 2
(c) ohm-second (d) 1 '
farad - second
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5. A very loi:ig so_lenoid perpendicular to the page generates a magnetic field

into the page whose magnituJ.e inneases with time. Tl1is imluces an e.m.f.
in a conJ.ucting wire kmp around the solenoid which lights two identical A
bulbs connected in scrit's along the wirt•. Now two points diamc1rically
opposed on the wire loop are shorted ,....,-ith another wire lying to the right
of hulh B in the plane of the page. After the .~l10ning wire is inserted :
(a) H_ulb A goes out (b) Bulb B gets brighter
(c) Bulb B goes our (d) Blllh A gets brighter
6,_ There is a horizontal straight wire carrying current from west to east. Magne1.i_c field due to
this wire at a point :
(a) above it is towards south (b) to the north of it is upwards
(c) below it is downwards (d) below it is towards west
7. Charge is sprayed into a large non-conducting belt above the left hand
roller. The belt: carries charge with a uniform surface charge density cr, as it
moves with a speed v betv-.•een the rollers as shown. The charge is removed
by a wiper at right hand roller. For a point just above the sheet mark the
correct option.
(a) Magnetic field is ~]av , out of the plane of the page, parallel to axis of roller:
2
(b) Magnetic field is µ 0 o, out of the plane of the page, perpendicular to axis.
(c) Electric field is soa perpendicular to the plane of sheet.

2
(d) If an electron moves parallel to V just above the sheet it will experience an upward
magnetic force.
8. Figµre shows cross-section view of a infinite cylindrical wire with a cavity, current density is
-), -~
uniform J =-J 0 k as shown in. figure.
y
(a) Magnet,ic field inside cavity is uniform.

-~
(b) Magnetic field inside cavity is along a.
. -),
(c) Magnetic field inside cavity is perpendicular to a.
-),
(d) If an electron is projected with velocity v 0 j inside the cavity it will move undeviated.
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1. Column-I shows four current configuratior.s. Match each entry of Column-I with those axes in
Column-II along which the magnetic field at o:igin has positive component.
. 11- -- --. -.· - - - -- -
. •· f
-. ~ . . - Column-II
.- - - •- : . '
I I '
~
0
I Column-I •: [ +ve' component (>0} of :

· JI ____ . ____ , , •, ___ ______ j · __ i:._ _ m~gnetic_ field at oripn] t .~ _
(A) z
I (P) I X
(B) (Q) ! y
(CJ (R) z
I
(D). none
I (S) I
y
-1
f]Assert_ion and Reason Type Questions

I. For the following situation of (a) and C:>), current is same.
Staterttent-1 : In case of figure (a) and (b) ! B · d I for two loops shown will be· different.
~- --;ii' •
Statement-2 : In case of figure (a) and Cb) magniruce of magneti_c field at similar points on
amperian loop may be different.
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(a) Statement-I is true, Statement-2 is r:-ue and Statement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-!.
(b) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Sta:ement-2 is not the correct explanation for
Statement-1.
(d) Statement-I is false, Statemcnt-2 is true.
2. Statement-I : 11-ie Gauss law for magnetism sta:es t..11.at B -dA =0. f --J, --Jo
Statement-2 : Magnetic monopoles do r.ot exisr.

(a) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is i-:-ue am:: Statement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-!.
(b) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Sta:eme:-i.t-2 is not the correct explanation for
Statement-I.
tp]comprehension Based Problems

Compr~hension -.1 .- - - - __ ------- ---~-~-- ____]
Figure shows the point electric charges o:' equal size and equally distant from the origiri.
Assume that the potential of the electric field gen em ted by a point charge at infirtity is zero. I!
(A) • • ·:· • (L) ·- _::- • (C) ~~ (DJ • .::· 0 I
1. The electric field and electric potential a: cr.e
origin is equal to zero in the case :
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
2. In which case, the total electrostatic potential energy of interaction of system is zero ?
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
3. If all the charges are moving in +vex-direction vl-'ith velocity v, in which case magnetic field at
origin is not-zero ?
(a) A (b) B Cc) C (d) D
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~ - ] [BJ /MOTlON-OF CHARGE-INA"MAGNETIC 'FIEL-=-o-__-_=:J
f]Only One Alternative is Correct

1. In a certain region uniform electric field E 2.1:d rr.c1gneLic f.eld Bare present X
in the opposite direction. At the instant t = 0, a part'c:e of mass m carrying a
charge q is given velocity v O at an angle 0, ,\it:1 the y-;:i_xis, in the yz-plane.
The time after which the speed of the particle would :it minimum is equal z
to:
mv 0 (b) mi;.) s:n 0
(a)
qE qE
mv 0 cos9 (ci.) 2;-;m
(c)
qE . qH
2. A long horizontal wire carries a current I = lA. A charged particle of mass m ""1mg moves
parallel to the wire with constant velocity v = 10 r../3, '":"he distance of the charge from the wire
is r = 1cm. The magnitude of the charge is :
(a) SOmC (!.,) 5µC (c) ::iOO ~LC (d) SC
3. A charged particle moves in a circular path in a uni:"o::-m magnetic field. If its velocity is
reduced then its time period will :
(a) increase Cb) decrease
(c) remains same (c) =my increase or decrease
4. An electron having kinetic energy T is moving in a circ·.:.:a r orbit of radius R perpendicular to a
uniform magnetic induction. If kinetic energy is doubled and magnetic induction tripled, the
radius will become :
(a) 2R (b) R/i (c; -/2 Ri3 (d) 4R
5. Two· semicircles carrying a cunent I arc pla:::cd in a 3D co-ordinate system such that one of
which lies in yz-plane and the other is in xz-p'.ane wit:i centre of both at origin ofradius R. The
magnetic force experience·s by positive charge o~ value q moving with velocity v along x
direction when it is at the origin is :
(a) .qvµol (b) qvµol ( , "'U, -
ljc
c, - 0 I'
(d) 0
4R 2R , 2,/2R
6. A non-planar circular loop consists of nvo serri:ci:c:es one of wl-Jch lies
in yz-plane and the other is in xzap\ane as shown. The magnetic force
experienced by positive charge of value Q moving v;ich velocity v along
x direction when it is at the origin is :
(a) Qvµol
4R 2
(c) Qvµol Cc) o
2-Ji.R
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7. A particle with charge ' <f is trdvelling vAt.11 veloci 0 · ' 1.,' p arallet to a wire with'
a uniform linear charge distribution,. per unit length. The ,,.,ire also carries a
current I as shown in the figure. The veloci:.y wit:1 1.-:hich particle travels in a
straight line parallel to the wire at a distance 'r' away is :
(a) "' Cb) ---2:_
µd 2 µ.El
AC 2 (c.) 21,
(c)
I w:.I
[c = speed of light in medium]
8. A charged particle of specific charge CI is released from origin at time t c=Q with velocity
V=V i+ Vo rin magnetic, field B=BC i, T~e co Ordinates of the particle at time l = _n_
Q
B a
are
0
(specific charge a. = q/m)
(a) ( ~ Ji.Vo
2B 0 a ' a.8 0 'B 0 a
~Vo)
(c) (a, 2Vo ,-Von: )
B 0 o:. 2B 0 a.
9. A particle have a charge 20 µC and mass 20 _ug moves along a circle of x x X
vx
radius 5cm under the action of a magnetic field B ""0.1 tes1a. When the
particle is at P, a uniform electric field is swi:ched on and ft is found that x
X X
the panicle continues on the tangent wit.'1. a unifor.:-. velocity. Find the x x X:
electric field.
(a) 2V/m (b) lV/m (c) SV/m (d) 15V/m
10. A charged particle with specific charge s :::oves 'J:-,deflected through a region of space
containing mutually perpendicular and unifonn ekaric and magnetic fields, E and B. When
the E field is switched off, the particle wii'. move i:-. a circular path of rndius :
(a) !_
Bs
(b) Es
B
(c) E:
B~
(d) ~
B 2s
11. A particle of specific charge !l.. is released fror:-. origin with a velocity-; =~ 0 i in a uniform
m
-~ I\
magnetic field B e:=-B 0 k. If the particle passes through (O,y,O), then y is equal to:
(a) ~2mv 0 (b) mv 0 (c) 2mv 0 {d) ~mv 0
B0 q B0 q B0 q B0 q
12. Which of the following quantities does not re:::ain cons:ant for a charged particle moving in
the magnetic field of a straight current car.ying '.Vire :
(a) speed [D) radius of curvature
(c) tangential acceleration (c:) kinetic energy
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13. A car of mass 100 kg having charge of O.lC is moving horizontally in a circular track of
R "" 100m. If no friction acts on it in the presence of a vertical magnetic field of 10 tesla find
velocity of the car.
(a) lm/s (b) lOm/s (c) O.lm/s (d) none
14. A charged particle is projected in air horizontally near the earth's surface at a point where
horizontal component of magnetic field is absent. Considering the effect of vertical component
of the earth's magnetic field and the gravitational field due to earth, the path of the particle
will be:
(a) circular (b) helical ( c) straight line (d) parabolic
0
15, Which of the following paths is not possible for a charged particle moving under the influence
of only uniform magnetic field ?
(a) straight line (b) circular (c) helical (d) parabolic
16. A negative electrical charge is made to move clockwise in a circular path due to
an external magnetic field. What would be the direction of the magnitude field?
(a) towards the top of the page t
(b) towarfdthsthe bottom of the page ,I, _
(c) out o e page ®
(d) into the page ffi
17, A positively charged particle is moving in the ;ry-plane in a region where there is a non-zero
uniform magnetic field B in the +z-direction and a non-zero uniform electric field E in the
(a)-i
+y-direction. \o\/hich of the following is a possible trajectory for t11e particle ?
(b) _ . .
(c) ~
~x
(d)-W,
(c) -t'
18. An electrostatic field F. and a magnetic field R act over the same region. Which one of 1.he
combination shown ill the figure can l·;rnse the elt'ctrous to pa:;s umleflecte<l ?
-tE
(a) 41 r
I:: R
(b) J4.!H (c) ~!

wB
(d)
E
JC.J ©R
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19. A proton moves in the +z-dircction after ·oeing accelerated from rest through a potential
difference V. The proton then passes through a region ·.vith a uniform electric field E in the
+x-direction and a uniform magnetic fiekl Bin the -;.y-direction, but the proton's trajectory is
not affected. If the experiment were repeated usi::g a potential difference of 2V, the proton
would then be :
(a) deflected in the +x-direction (b) deflected in the -x-direction
(c) deflected in the +y-direction (c.1) c.eflectetl in the -y-direction
20. A particle with a charge twice that of an electro:'l moves t:1rough a uniform magnetic field. The
field has a strength of n/ 4 tesla and is perp endi :::ul 2., to the velocity of the particle. What is the
particle's mass if frequency of its circular mo:ior. is 1600 hertz?
(a) 2.5xto-23 kg (b) 12x10-22 kg (c) 2.5,-_:c- 16 kg (d) 5.0x10-21 kg
21. A positively charged particle has a velocity in t:1e negajve z-dircction, as z
shown in the figure. The Lorentz force on the particle is :n the negative
y-direction. From this observation alone, wh&t c2.r:. b2 said about the
magnetic field at this point ?
Fs-..----·y
(a) Bx is positive Cb; By 's ::cgative V
(c) BY is positive (d) 3 ;- is negative x
22. A negative test charge is moving near a long straight v::rc 'n which there is a current. A force
will act on the test charge in a direction paraliel ~o r:1e a:~edon of the current if the motion of
the charge is in a direction.
(a) towards the wire av:ay from the wire
(c) the same as that of the current (J) oupcsite to lhat of the current
23. Figure shows the path of an electron in a :cgion of u1iform
magnetic field. The path consists of tvm s::raig::t se~tions, each
between a pair of uniformly charged plates, 2i:-.d nvo r.:ol~-drcles. 2
The plates arc named 1, 2, 3 and 4. Then :
(a) 1 and 3 at higher (positive) potential cr.d 2 and 4 at lower
(negative) potential
=====3
(b) 1 and 3 at lower potential and 2 aa,d 4 at J-.ighe:- pote:i.tial
=====4
(c) 1 and 4 at higher potential and 2 and 3 at lower po~ential
(d) 1 and 4 at lower potential and 2 and 3 at r.ighcr potc:.tiai
24. A charged particle is fired at an angle Oto a unifor:-:1 rnagr:etic field directed along the kaxis.
During its motion along a helical path, if tl:e p:tch of the :~elical path is equal to the maximum
distance of the particle from the x-axis.
1
(a) cosO ==_!_ (b) sine=~ Cc) tan0 =-=-- (d) tane = n
1t TI ;-r
25. The frequency of a cyclotron oscillator is 10 7 Hz. '!le cyclorron is accelerating protons
(m P = 1.67 x 10-27 kg). If the radius of the dees of r.:.~.e eye! o rron be o.6m, the kinetic energy of
the proton beam produced by the accelerator '.vill be nea:-ly :
(a) 1.2 x 10-13 J (b) 1.2 x 10-12 J ~c) 2.4 x ::.0-12 J (d) 4.8 X 10-12 J
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...,. ...,.
26. A particle of mass m is moving under the force F. If] FI is constant, then the possible path of the
particle can never be :
(a) rectilinear (b) circular (c) parabolic (d) none
27. A positive charge enters a region of perpendicular electric and
magnetic fields as shovm in the figure, travelling with speed v 0
directed horizontally to the right. lnitially the charge moves through
the region shown with no deflection and emerges through the hole
in screen S 2 • if we now want the charge to hit below the hole in the
screen S 2 we should :
(a) decrease its speed below·v 0 or increase the magrutude of E
(b) decrease its speed below v O or decrease the magrutude of E
(c) increase its speed above v O or increase the magnitude of E
(d) increase its speed above v O or decrease the magnitude of E
28. The dimensions of permittivity & 0 are :
(a) A 2T 2M-1 L-3 (b) A 2T 4 M-1L-3
29. A positive_charge enters a region of perpendicular electric and s, S2
B@
~r
magnetic field as shown in the figure, travelling.with speed v 0
• -X • • "
£:-±-:-
directed horizontally to the right. Initially the charge move X
through the reh>ion shovm with no deflection and emerges > X X X • X • •

...." • " •, ' •
X a
through the hole in screen S 2 • If we now want the charge to hit ~
below the hole in the screen S 2 , we should : Vo ' ' E ' • • ·"
> X
, . • X X X X •
(a) decrease its speed below v O or increase the magnitude of
E.
(b) decrease its speed below v O or decrease the magnitude of
E.
(c) increase its speed above v 0 or increase the magnitude of E.
(d) increase its speed above v 0 or decrease the magnitude of E.
30. At t = 0, a charge q is at the origin and moving in the
.... " y-
y-direction with velocity v = v j. The charge moves in a ·
",,z0
maineric field that is for y > 0 out of p3ge and given by B 1 z
" Tiu.! cha rge's
and for y < 0 ill! o t} ie par,e and givell - HJ z.
suh~t·qneJJt traje,:tury is shown in the sketch. From 1his
infonmnion, we can deduce that :
(a) q > 0 and IB 1 1<1B 2 1 (b) q < 0 and IB 1 l<JB 2 1
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_ ---+
31. A charied partidc is moving in the presence of electric (E) and magnetic (B) fields. The
> >
directious of E aud B art· sud1 that the d1arged partide rnoves ill a straight line and its speed
> ' }
increases. The relations amongst E, B and velocity v must he such that :
---Ji -)- ____.
(a) E - B = 0, v is arhiuary
---+ ---+ ---+
(b) E -13 and v arc all parallel to each other
- ,. ) ~ } -·'.I- ,.
(c) E-v c=O,B · u c=Q hut F.-8 ;.::0

- ,. -) -:,.
(d) v is parallel to E arid perpendicular to B
32. Two positive charges move toward the origiri as represented in the figure. At the irutant
shown, in what direction is the magnetic force of q2 on q1 ?
y
z
(a) +x (b) -x
(c) +y (d) -y
33. The figure shows a particle (carrying charge +q) at the ongm. A +y
uniform magnetic field is directed into the plane of the paper. The 0 0 ®
particle can be projected only in the plane of paper and along positive 0 ©
or negative x or y-axis. The particle moves with constant speed and -Y...,_--f1">------!"•UI----+~
has to hit a target located in the third quadrant. There are two 0
direction of projections, which can make it possible, these arc :
0
(a) +x and +y (b) +x and -y
-y
(c) -x and +y (d) -x and -y
--+ "
34. In a non-uniform magnetic field having strength B =B Ox(- k) (here B O is y
constant). A particle of mass m and charge Q is projected horizontally with
. -~
ve1octty v =v O ,:,1 fr om th e ongm
. . at time
. t = 0 . If -
QB- O 1 an d at any mstant
. ;=
·m
't' the velocity vector of the particle is found to be ~ i+ aj-1- bk then m,Q
2
value of a & b will be (neglect gravity) :
V
0 ,b=O
(a) a c=- (h) a =0,b c=O
2
(c) a"" oJ3vo b=O (d) a""O b= -.J3vo

2 ' ' 2
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35. A particle of specific charge cr(q/m) moving with a certain velocity v enters a uniform magnetic ·
field of strength B directed along the neg2.tve :--axis en tending from x = r1 to x = r 2 • The
minimum value of v required in order that tr.e pa:ticle can just enter the region x > r2 is :
(a) crr2 B (b) crr1B (cj crfr: - r1 )B I 22
(d) cr-..ir -
· 2
r1 B
36. A negative test charge is moving near a long straight wire in which there is a current. A force
will act on the test charge in a direction along tb.e direction of the current if the motion of the
charge is in a direction. '
(a) towards the wire (b) away from the wire
(c) the same as that of the current (c.) opposite to that of the current
37. A conductor is fixed along the z-axis and carries a c:.:rrent in the positive z-direction. A proton,
initially far away from the conductor, begir.s re movi:! towards it in the positive y-direction, in
the yz-plane. Which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) The proton will ultimately reverse its direction.
(b) The proton will remain confined to the yz-plane,
(c) 1he velocity of the proton will have a com po:-.en t in the negative z-direction for sometime.
(d) When the proton is nearest to the conducto::. its velocity is minimum, but not zero.
38. In order to measure the speed v of blood flowing t':J.:·a ugr. an artery, a uniform magnetic field B
is applied in a direction perpendicular to the flmv 2.1.d a voltmeter measures the voltage across
the diameter D of the artery, at right angle~ to B. If posi:..ive and negative ions in the blood are
longitudinally at rest with respect to the flow. the s:;:ieed of the flow is closet to :
(a) v = V /BD (b) v =BD/V (c) 1 = 'vTJ/B
1 (d) v =B/VD
39. A particle having mass m, charge q enters a cY:incer :egion having
uniform magnetic field B in the inward di:ection as shuwn. If the
particle is deviated by 60° as it emerges out of th field ~hen whnt is the
time spent by it in the field ? q, m
(a) 2nm (b: 2rrm

qB ' , 3qB
(c) mn (d) It de?ends on the speed of particle.

3qB
40. The resistance of a circular coil is SO tur. s anc: ~ 0 :::rn di a meter· is SQ. What must be the
potential difference across the ends of the coil so as to m::lify the horizontal component of the
earth's magnetic field [B 1l = 1t x 10-sTJ at the centre of :he coil? How should the coil be placed
to achieve this result ?
(a) 0.SV with plane of coil normal to the mngnet:c ::-.cr:dian.
(b) O.SV with plane of coil in the magnetic r..er:dian.
(c) 02 SV with plane of coil normal to the ma gne tic meridian.
(d) 0.25V with plane of the coil in the magnetic :-:-.c:-idian.
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41. The working principle of the mass spectrograph is that for a given combination of accelerating
potential and magnetic field, the radius of curvature of the ion beam of charge q and mass m
collected at different positions on the collector will depend on the value of: -
r::-:- ,-
(a) Im (b) m (c) j~ (d) ~
v2q q ~ q 2q
42. [f an electric dipole is rotating about its centre with a uniform angular velocity in the
anticlockwise direction in a unifotm magnetic field whkh is in the direction of the angular
velocity.
(a) Net magnetic force as well as torque on the dipole is zero.
(b) Net magnetic force as well as torque on the dipole is non-zero.
(c) Net magnetic force on the dipole is zero but the net t'orque on the dipole is non-zero.
(d) Net magnetic force on the dipole is not zero but the net torque on the dipole is zero.
43. A neutral particle at rest in a magnetic field decays int:o two charged particles of different
mass. The energy rekased goes into their kinetic energy. "111en what can be the path of the two
particles? Neglect any interaction between the two charges.
~ X X X X X
X X X
" " "
,c X
"- T
" "
,.
(a) " (b) X
" X X
point::.V x
" " X
X X ,c collision
" X ){
(c)
poi~
X
X
X
"
)(
" "
" " "

X
"
X
(d)
"
.
X
" X
:g:
A
"
JC
t
JI:
X
X
" "
X
"
X
"
comsion )(
" " X X
"
44. A thin uniform ring of mru;s m and e]eccric charge Q uniformly distributed
rotates around an axis perpendicular to its plane and going through its
centre. The angular momentum of the ring is 7 .5 x 10----'I kg-m 2 /s. The ring
is in a homogeneous magnetic field of a field strength of 0.1 T and the
lines of the magnetic induction are parallel with the plane of the ring.
Torque exerted on the ring is? [The specific charge (charge-·mass ratio) of
the ring is Q/m = 10-5 CjkgJ.
(a) 3.75 x 10-10 (N-m} upward along the plane
(b) 3.75 x 10-10 (N-m) downward along the plane
(c) 7 5 x 10-10 (N-m) upward along the plane
(d) none of these
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45. The magnetic field shown in the figure consists of two uniform
regions. The width or the first part is 5 cm and the magnetic
. ,,: ,,:
..
X
" "
lr.duct:rm here is 0.00 IT. The width of the other part is also S cm,
• .• ~
X
X '
'
"X
~
.
with the direction of the induction being opposite in direction ;md
0.002 Tin magnitude. What should be the minimum speed of the
• X
X
X .
• X
X
X
X
,
electron ;irriving from the direction indicated in the figure so that it • X
can pass through the magnetic field ? Mass of elect nm= 9 x 10-31 kg:
"
8 7 4 -
(a) - x 10 m/s (b) · x 10' m/s
9 9
(c) 16 x 10 7 m/s (d) none of thes('

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46. A proto:1, a deuteron and an u-panide having t:H' same kir:e:ic energy a,e moving in circular
trajectories in a consi-ant magnetic: field. If rp,rd and ra denote respectively the radii of the
trajecrori1·s of these _particles then :
(a) ra ~ rp < rd (b) ra > rd > rP (c) r,, = rd > rp (d) rp , 'd = r"
8
47. A char~t'cl particle is projected perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. It's path is as
shown mrm:ier ~ight. The freq:iem:y of reve,sal of direction of magnetic field if mass o:
particle ism, charge is q and the appli[•d magnetic field has magnitude B. Consirli•r only
magnetic force on the particle.
(a) qf-l (b) ~ -
4mn 2nm
(c) 5_B (d) llOne of these
nm
an inducc•d separation as shown. What is the direction of the magnetic

field ?
--llll!llllllv-•+
48. A wire moves with a velocity 11 thro 11g h a magnetic fie Id and C.Xp(' ri ,·nces
(a) Into the page (b) Out of the paf;e

(c) Towards the bot trim of the pat:e (d) Towards the top of the pagt·
(e) Towards the right
49, A positivdy charged particle moves to the right. lt enters a region of space in
which there is a r. eler':ric fie:d d:'.'cc:ian up thr- plane o: lht> paper (refer ..t.
figure). III which dirccti on does a ma p,netic field have to point in this region so
that the particle mainlains a constant. velocity ?
(a) lrlto the plane of :he page (b; Out o: the pbnc of the page
(c) TD the right (d) To the left
(e) Up the plane of the page
50. A protoll and an alpha particle erllf'r a wliform magnetic field with the samt· velocity. The
period of rotation of the alpha particle will be :
(a) four times that of p,oton (".JJ two tir:,es that of prmon
(c) thrt't' times that of proton (d) the same as th:it of proton
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51. In a particle accelerator, several bursts of work done by an electric m~ld cause charged particles
to gain energy. These particles are moving on a circular path through a magneti<; field. In order
to keep their pad1 radius constant as the particles gain kinetic energy; the magnetic field B,
must be:
(a) constant
(b) increased
(c) decreased
(d) changed in direction so that it always point in along a radius of the particle
52. A proton, projected perpendicularly into a magnetic field with a certain velocity, follows a
circular path. An electron is then projected into the same region with the same initial velocity
as the proton. If the electron is to follow the exact same circular path as the proton, should the
dtrcction of the magnetic fi~ld be kept the same or reversed, and should the magnitude of the
magnetic field be increased or decreased :
(a) keep the same field direction and increase its magnitude
(b) keep the same field direction and decrease its magnitude
(c) reverse the field direction and increase its magnitude
(d) reverse the field direction and decrease its magnitude
....
53. A particle of mass m and charge q is accelerate through a potential difference V to velocity v
....
towards the south. The particle ente.rs a region with both a magnetic field B (pointing
......
eastwards) ahd electric field E (pointing down). The particle travels at constant velocity
througl} this region. The potential difference V must satisfy, (neglecting gravity) :
(.a) V =mE 2 /(2qB 2)
(b) V =2mE/(qB)
(c) V =E/(qB)
(d) It is not possible for the partide to be undeflected by these fields.
54. An electron is moving in air at right angles to a unifonn magnetic field.
The diagram below shows the path of the electron. The eJectron is
slowing down. Which one of the following correctly gives the direction of
motion of the elecmm and the direction of the ma.gnet:k field?
Region of magnetic field
Direction of motion Direction of m~gnedc field

(a) Clockwise Into plane of paper
(b) Clockwise Out of plane of paper
(c) Anti-clockwise Into plane of paper .
(d) Anti-clockwise Out of plane of paper
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55. A mass spectrnmeter is a device that selects particles of a fixed rn.tss. I ® 0 0
An ion with elecn·ic charge q> 0 and mass m starts .tl rest at a sources s1------------.,
and is accelerated through a potential difference V. lt passes through a L:!:j - ® '®. ®
~
hole into a region with a constant magnetic field B perpendicular to the
V
rfiJ ®: 0•
plane as in the figure. The particle is deflected by the magnetic field /

and emerges through the hole in the bottom of the figure that is a ® r, 0
distanced from the hole at the top. What is the mass of the particle? ··(!f·~ ®
(a) m = BqV (b) m = qBd I
B2 . av
q2B (d) m = qB2d2
(c) m = - -
3Vd2 av
~-··--- .......... .
.....
56. An electron and a proton each travel with equal speeds around
circular orbits in the same uniform magnetic field as indicated '
'
.
(not to scale) in the diagram. The field is into the page on the .
diagram. The electron travels _ _ _ _ around the ~
""
; @:
I
~ - ,.._ -...
""
:
,I
II'
..
l
.
1 , I f
_ _ _ _ circle and the proton travels _ _ _ _ around the ' ..... _.. ~' -+ "'
B \
- - - - circle. ....,... ..... ___ .,,..," -- w
(a) Clockwise, smallei; countcr-dcir.kwise, larger

(b) Counter-clockwise, smaJJer, clockwise, larger
(c) Clockwise, lar~ei; counter-clockwise, smaller
(d) Counter-clockwise, larger, clockwise, smaller
57. Fo~r free-particles with the same negative charge and the same initial speed are incident on
the same region of constant magnetic field pointed in the +y-direction (as shown). Rank the
2-component of the force due to the magnetic field on the particles from most positive to most
negative. (The +,:-direction points out of the page.)
-+-- V4
(a) Fz111 =Fii,4 >FS113 >FZII: (b) Fn2 >FZIJ3 >Fi1,, =F%114
(c) F:w 1 >F£., 2 >F2113 >Fw~ (d) Fn, >FJt,, 3 >F"' 2 >Fi111
58, 'l\.vo particles A and B having equal charges after being accelerated through the same potential
difference, enter a region of uniform magnetic field and describe circular paths of radii R 1 and
R 2 respectively. The ratio of mass of A to that of B is :
(a) (Ri/R 2 ) 2 (b) (Ri/R 2 ) 112 (c) (R 2 /R 1 )'J/2 (d) (Ri/R 2 )
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______ 1'he Magnetic F,_,i_e_ld__________ .__
59. When a charged particle moving with velocity v enters a region containing a perpendicular
magnetic field, it moves along a semicircular path of radius' r' as shown in the figure. Consider-
the following two statements:
(I) The radius' r' of the semicircle Is proportional to the initial speed v.
(II) The time required for the particle to transverse the semicircle is independent of v.
Then,
(a) I is tTue, but II is incorrect.
(b) I is incorrect while II is true.
(c) I is true, Il is also true and the two statements are independent.
(d) I is tme, II is al:;o true and II is the cause of I.
60. A uniform magcwtic field is directed out of the page. A charged particle, :· · · · · · · · · ·P;rtici; ·
moving in the plane of the page, follows a clockwise spiral of decreasing : ~
radius as shown, A reasonable explanation is: :
(a) the charge is positive and slowing down :
(b) the charge is negative and slowing down j ___________ e0
(c) the charge is positive and speeding up
(d) the charge is negative and speeding up
61. In the diagram shown, a particle of charge +Q and mass M is projected making an angle f3 wilh
the vertical line. Draw the possible path on which tl1e charge will move. Above the dark line
magnetic field is B 1 and below it is lJ 2 • ( Consider an possible cases for val ucs of B 1 and B 2)
B1
' V
®
o:
V''
'
(a)fr 0
(b)-@?
(c) 0/
-----u---~ (d)
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62. An electron and a proton each Lrave] with equa] speeds around circu~ar orbits in the same
uniform magnetic field, as shown in the diagram (not to scale). The fie]d is into the page on
the diagram. Because the electron is less massive than the proton and because the electron is
negatively charged and the proton is positively charged :
0 ®
..•
B
(a) the electron travels clock,¥ise around the smaller circle and tlu~ proton travels
counterclockwise around the larger circle.
(b) the electron travels counterclockwise around the smaller circle and the proton travels
clockwise around the larger circle.
(c) the electron travels dockwise around the larger circle and the proton travels
counterduckwise around the smaller circle.
(d) the electron travels counterclDckwise around the Larger circle and the proton travels
dockwise around the smaller circle.
63. rn case figure (a) and (b), a positive charge panicle of mass m and charge q is given velocity' v'
at the lowest point of a smooth fixed sphere ofradius R. In both cases circular motion is in the
plane of the paper. In case (b) magnetic field is also switched on in inward direction. If a point
P, u 1 and u 2 , N 1 and N 2 , are velocities and normal forces in two cases respectively then :
(a) v =.,/2gR (b) v ,, ,,f2'gR
(a) v 1 o:::v 2 and N 1 > N 2 (b) v 1 < v 2 and N 1 > N 2

(c) v 1 > v 2 and N 1 > N 2 (d) v 1 :::v 2 and N 1 :=N2
64. An electron is travelling in the positive x-direction. A uniform electric Y
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field E is in the negative y-direction. If a uniform magnEitic field with
l11e appropriate magnitude and direction also exists in t11e region, the ....V
t:ota.l force on the electron will be zero. The appropriate. direction for
the magnetic field is :
(a) the positive y-direction ....E
(1>) the negative y-direction
(c) · into the page
(d) out of the page
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65. A uniform magnetic field is directed into the page. A charged particle,
moving in the plane of the page, follows a clockwise spiral of decreasing ® ~particle®
radius as shown. A reasonable explanation is:
(n) the charge is positive and slowing down.
® ®
(b) the charge is negative and slowing down. B
® ® ® ®
(c) the charge is positive and speeding up.
(cl) the charge is negative and speeding up.
66. Two charged particle A and B each of charge +e and m;tsses 12
amu and 13 amu respectively follow a circular trajectory in
chamber X after the velocity selector as shown in the figure . .----...._..
l<
Il0th particles emer the velocity selector with speed l<
1.5 x 10 6 ms -t . A uniform magnetic field of strength l.OT is l< X ,:
maintained within the chamber X and in the velocity selector.
(a) Electric field across the conducting plate of the velocity
l< )<
)l
X
"
" "
:I(
lC
>.
-) X
B
X
"
l<
X
"
"
Lx
2
" " " "

selector is -J.0 6 Nc-1 i.
/1.
(b) Electric field across the cond ucring pl ate of the velod ty selector is 10 6 N c-1 i.
(c) The ratio ,-A /r8 of the radii of the circular parhs for the two particles is 12/13.
(d) The ratio rA /rp, of the radii of the circular paths for the two particles is 13/12 .
....
67. A particle having charge q enters a region of uniform magnetic field B
I A!
~*
(directed inwards) and is deflected a distance x after travelling a distance y.
The magnitude of the momentum of 1.he particle is :
(a) qBy (b) qBy
2 X
(c) 2 (y
2
qB- ~+ X
)
qBy2
(d)-----
2x
68. A particle moving with velocity v having specific charJ:e (q/m) enters a
region of magnetic field B having width d = 3 mv m angle 53° to the
SqH
boundary of magnetic field. Find the angle 8 in the diagram.
(n) 37° (b) 60° d
(c) 90°
shown in figure.
(a) The rod becomes electricall}• charged.
(b) The end A becomes positively charged.
(tl) None of these
69. A rod AB moves with a uniform velocity t• in a unifonn magnetic field as "
"
"•
" "
"
"
"•·
:r :
X
"
v<-----_.x
B
~ X
"
"X
)(
X
)(
(c) The end B becomes positively charged.

(d) The rod becomes hot because of Joule heating.
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70. A partid(' of charge Q and mass M moves in a circular path of radius R in a uniform magnetic
field of m;-igni,.1de B. lhe same particle :'.ow :::oves wit:.~. d-le sa:nc S?eed in ;, ci~cular path of
same r3.dius R in tl,e space between thE cyI:nG:icnl electrodes of 1he cylindrical capacitor. The
radius of 1he inner electrode is R/2 while that of 1he (rnter electrode is 3R/2 . Then the potential
difference between the capacitor t>kctrodes must lie :
(a) QEJii{ln3)/M (b) (}B 2 R 2 (ln3)/2M
(c) QR 7 R 2 ~:.n3)/!IJ (dJ none of '.:hese
71. A particle of charge q and velocity v passes with constant velocity through a space 1,-vith
non-zero electric field !'. and magiwcic field B. The undeflecting conditions will hold if:
(a) signs of both q ;iml E are reversed.
(b) sigm of both q and B 2.n: :·evc:-scd.
(c) bo1b Band E arc changed in m;-ignitudc, bui- keeping the product of IBI ;-ind IE I fixed.
(d) both Band E an: doubled in m:ignitude.
72. A mass spectrometer is a device which select particle of equal mass. An
iron with electric charge q > 0 starts at rest from a source S au<l is Sy
le> 6 0 0 0
. .
acceler,11 ctl throug!'. a poten:irJ c.iffrrence V. It passe~ through a hole
->
into a region of constant magnetic field B perpendicular to the plane
of the paper as shown in the figure. The particle is deflected by the
0 @H
1;)®
I/ 0
0
@ @
0
@
@
(-)
magnetic field and emerges througl1 the bottom hole at a distanced 1® ® 0 @ 0
from the to';) hole. The m,m of the particle is :

(a) qHd (b) _qB ~d2 (c) qB 2d2 qBu
(d)
V 4V 8V 2V
73. A charged particle eult•rs a uniform magnetic fidd perpendicular to its
initial direction travelling in air. Thf' path of the particle is seen ro follow - ~ ~ -
t:ie path in figtrn::. \.Vhich of ~~P.teme~rs 1-3 is/are correct 7
"""' ~
(1) The magnetic fidrl strength may have been increased while the
p;1rticle was travelling in air.
(2) The particle lost energy by ionising the air.
(3) Tht~ particle lost charge by ionising the air.
(a) l, 2, 3 are co:-rcct (b) 1, 2 o:--,:y arc rnrrect
(c) 2, 3 only are correct (d) l only
74. Two very long, straight, parallel wi r!'s carry steady currents I and I respcctiwly. The distance
between the wires is d. At a certain instant of time, a point charge q is at a point equidistant
--->
from the two v,1:rcs, i:1 the pla.-.e of the v.,ires. Its ins.ta.-i.taneo'..:s velocity l.' is perpendicular to
this pl3rn'. The magnitlH::e of r:~.e force due to tlw rnagnctic field acting on the charge at this
instant is:
(a) ~olq~_ (b) µ 0 lqu (c) '.l µ 0 Iqv (d) 0
?.xd nd rrd
75. A c:rnrgcd pa:t:c:e is released f:om re:;t in a region of steady and uniform elecrr:c anC: m:s.gnefr
fields which are parallel to each 01h1~r. The partidr \-vill move in a :
(a) straight line (b) circle (cJ helix (d) cycloid
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76.·· Components of magnetic induction in cartesian coordinates B are (0,Cl, b),h> 0. From the
origin, an electron flies out with velocity components as (ux,uy ,0), where ux > O,uy > 0.
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Centre of the circle, on which the electron moves, is in the region:
(a) x>O,y>O (b) x<O,y>O
(c) x<0,y<0 (d) x>O,y<O
lf]More than One Alternative are Correct

1. A charged particles shoots through a space and continues its path undeflected. Then in that
space:
(a) the uniform electric and-magnetic fields, perpendicular to each other may be present.
(b) electric field along may be present.
(c) uniform electric field and magnetic fields, parallel to each other may be present_
(d) uniform electric fields alone may he present.
(e) uniform electric field and magnetic field inclined to eal:h other may be present.
2. A charged particle P Leaves the origin with speed 11 =v O , at some inclination with the x-axis.
There is a uniform magnetic field B along the x-axis. P :mikes a fixed target 1' on the x-axis for
a minimum value of B =B O • P will also strike T if :
(a) B=2B 0 ,v..:2v 0 (b) B=2B 0 ,v=v 0
(c) B =B 0 ,V = 2V0 (d) B == B0 i2 ,v = 2v 0
3, In the Hall effect, we have a current flowing in the presence of a uniform magnetic field and
we get a potcmia! difference across the conductor. Which is incorrect statement?
(a) A changing magnetic field produces an induced EMR
( b) Charges are bent from their paths until an electric field is built up transverse to the wire, to
stop them from bending.
(c} lne charges in the wire are moving, so the electric fields are changing with time.
(d} The charges produced by the currenc repel each other and produce a build up of charge on
the surface of the conductor.
4~ A proton is moving in gravity free space having a uniform electric field E, of unknown
m~gnitude and direction. There is a uniform magnetic field of 0.011' pointing in the
y-direction. The proton moves in the x-d irection at a constant velocl ry of 10 km/s. All
directions are with respect to the usual right handed x-y-z coordinate system. Which of tl1e
following is/arc correct ?
(a) Ez = lOOV/m (h) F.z "'·--lOOV/m
(c) ·Ex= lOOV/m (d) Ex =-0
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5. A particle of mass m and charge q moving with velocity v enters a region of uniform magnetic
--->
field of induction B. Then ;
(a) . its path in the region of the field is always circular.
> ->
(b) its path in the region of the field is circular if v - B =0.
... --->
(c) its path in the region of the field is a straight line if v x B ~o.
--->
(d) dist;1nce travelled hy the partide in time T dc)('s not depend on the angle between v and
--->
B.
6. 1\\'0 particles havi.ng the same specific charge ( q/ m) enter a uniform magnetic field with the
same speed but at angles of 30° and 60° with field. I.et a, b and c he the ratios of their pitches,
radii am! periods of their helical paths respectively; then :
I
(a) abc=l (b) a+b=:2.;1c (e) a 7 ::a:c (d) ab-c
7. A long s:raight cylinc!rical shell has inner radius R, and outer radius R O , lt carr!es CUtTent i,
uniformly distributed over its cross-section. A wire is to be placed parallel to the cylinder axis,
in the hoJlow region (r < R, ).
(a) The magnetic field is zero everywhere in the hollow region. We conclude that the wire is
on the cylinder axis and carries current i in the same direction as·the,current in the shell.
(b) The magnetic field is 2ero everywhere outside ihtc shell (r > R 0 ). \·Ve conclude tr.at Lhe wire
is on the cylinder axis and carrie:; current i in the direction opposite to that of the current
· in the shell.
(c) The magnetic field is zero evel}'\vhcre in the hollow region. We conclude that the wire may
be anyv,·here :n the hollmv region but must be carrying current i :r. d,e sa:ne direction as
the rnrrent i2 the shell.
(d) The magnetic field is zero everywhere in the hollow region. We conclude that the wire
does 11ot carry any current.
8. A charr,cd rod having charge as shown is rotating with angular velocity rn about cm hinge at its
centre. At the instant shown rod is along x-axis, Car.sider effect of :icld at the imtant sho½-n.
~----(!): ....
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(a) A magnetic field H i ,\ill slow rlnwn rod.
0
I\
(b) An electric field F. 0 j will slow down rod.

A
(c) An electric field F.,,(- j) will slow down rod.
(d) A mag11etic field c;1'1..'lOt slow down rod.
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\3 )Matching Type Problems
1. A charged pattidc having non-:r.ero iuilial vehwity is snhjccted to l:crrnin conditions given in
column-I, column-II gives possible trajectories of the particle. Match the conditions in
column-I with the results in column-II.
1 ·- - .... -<ii·~Columna[
- . . 1•l
. .. . . r
'.
' . . . . . Column•ll
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(A) In only tmiform dectric fidd (V) the path of the tfon1:;e<l parlidc may be a
st-raight line.
- - -. - ~---- - - -- -- ~---- - ---
(B) In only uniform magnetic field (Q) the path of the charged particle may be a
parabola.
(C) In uniform magnetic and uniform (R) the path of the charged particle may be
electric fie Id circular.
(D) Subjected to a net force of constant (S) the path of the charged particle may be he-
magnitude Heal .with uniform pitch.
(T) the path of the charged particle may be he-
Heal with non-uniform pitch.
2. Column-I, certain situations are depicted. Find the energy of body A and match i, with
Column-I entries. The entries in Column-II may represent closest value!':.
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(A) A particle A of charge 10 µC and mass of 2 mg is (P) O.lJ
moving in a circular path of radius 20 m in a mag-
netic field of IOT. E is its kinetic energy.
(B) A sphere of radius 3 mm and density 1000 kg/m 3 is (Q) 1J
falling in air at terminal velocity
:r1 =0.5 x 10-5 Ns/m 2 .Eis its kinetic energy.
(C) A string fixed at both the ends is oscillating in (R) lOJ

1st overtone. The length of string =1m. Tension =
l 000 N. Amplitude at antinode = 3 mm. E = Total
mechanical energy of the standing wave formed.
(D) A sphere of mass 4/7 kg is rolling with a velocity of (S) lOOJ
Sm/s. It's total kinetic energy is E.
(T) lOOOJ
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~Assertion and Reason Type Questions

1. - Statement-I: Magnetic field does not do any work on moving charges.
Statement-2: Magnetic field lines always from closed loops.
(a) Stateinent-1 is true, Statement-2 is ·crue and Statement-2 is c~rrect explanation for
Statement-1.
Statement-1.
fiComprehension Based Problems

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rf the velocity :of a charged particle moving through a uniform magnetic field has a
component parallel to that field the particle w:ill move in a helical path as shown in figure 1.
The net force F .on the particle can be described by the equation:
F "'qvBsin0
Where q is the charge on the particle, v is' the velocity of the charge, B is the magnetic field
strength and 9 is the angle between the velocity and the magnetic field. The pitch p of the
of
helix is the distance between adjacent rums. The radius r the helix is determined by the
component:of velocity of the charge perpendicular to th~ magnetic field and is independent
of th~ tompoflent of the velocity parallel to the magnetic field.
--q+
Figuru 1
Ano1Hmiform iii,!gnelk field that is stronger at its ends than at its middle can trap a charged
paniclc by reflecting it back and forth between ends. Such a situation is shown in figure 2.
In a ~imilar phcllomenon electrons and protons above the atmosphere are reflei:::ted back and
forth between the nonh and south poles of t11e earth's magnetic field forming the two Van
Allen- belt.~ high above the armosphcrc. Occasionally a solar flare shoots additional electrons
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A kmg thin, vertical wire has a net positive charge A per unit length. II-1 addition, there is a!
nurent f' itt the wire. A charged partide mows with speed u in a straight line trajr.ctury,i
parallel to the wire and at a distance r from the wire. Assume that the only forces on the I
partidc arc those that resu_lt from the charge on and the current in the wire and 1..hat u is mucj1
less than c, the spt.'t·d of hghr. ;
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9. Choose the correct option.

(a) If the charge of the particle is positive, the current in wire should be in the same diTection
as that of the velocity of charge.
(b) If the charge of the particle is negative, the current in wire should be in the same direction
as that of the velocity of charge.
(c) The direction of current in wire is opposite to the velocity of charge irre.spective of the sign
of charge.
(d) The direction of current in wire is same as the velocity of charge irrespective of the sign of
charge.
10. Suppose that the current in the wire is reduced to I/2. Which of the following changf;,S, made
simultaneously with the change in the current, can be done if the same particle is to remain
moving parallel to the wire ?
(a) Doubling the charge per unit length on the wire only.
(b) Doubling the charge on the particle only.
(c) Doubling the distance from the wire.
(d) Doubling the speed of the particle.
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1. A straight conductor of mass 100 gm and length 20 cm is placed on the zy-plane in a gravity
free space, A uniform and constant magnetic field of 1OOOT in positive z direction is applied on
it. A charge of lmC is passed through the rod in a very shon time duration and the conductor
begins to move just after all the charge has passed through ir. Assuming no friction, the
velocity of the conductor is :
(a) 2 cm/s (b) 2 m/s (c) 0 (d) 20 cm/s
2, P ,Q and R are long straight wires in air, carrying currents as shown. What is
the direction of the resultant force on Q ?
(a) To the left
(b) To the right
(c) Perpendicular to this page
(d) The same as that of the current in Q
(e) Opposite to that of the current in Q
3. A non-conducting disc of radius R, having a concentric hole of radius R/2 carries a uniform
positive surface charge of area density cr oir one face. It is rotated with an angular velocity rn
about a perpendicular axis passing through irs cemre. hs magnetic moment is :
(a) l S1tcrro R 4 /64 (b) 51tcrOJ R 4 /32 (c) 'ltmJ) R "'/32 (d) none of these
4, A current I £lows along a wire frame having the shape sh0Vv11. Total of six straight wires 'of
length Leach, soldered to form two perpendicular square shapes. The magnetic moment of
this. wire frame is :
(a) IL 2 -J2 (d) none of these

5. In the figure, the force on the wire ABC in the given uniform magnetic field will be :
(B =2tesla)
(a) 4(3 + 21t)Nt (b) 20Nt (c) 28 Nt (d) 17Nt
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6. A metallic wire is folded to form a square loop of sic.le a. It carril'S a current i and is kept
perpendicular to a unifr;rm magnetic field. If the shape of the loop is change cl from square to a
drde without changing the length of the. wire and current. Looking along the direction of field
the cum~nl is clockwise. The amount of work done is doing so is ;
(a) iBa 2 (1e+2) (b) iBa 2 (1t-2) (c) iBa 2 (4/n:-1) (d) iBa 2 (1-4/n:)
7. A horizon Lal metallic rod of mass ' m' and length 'I' is supported by two
vertical identical springs of spring constant ' K' each and natural length l0 •
A current I i' is flowing in the rod in the direction shown. If the rod is
equilibrium then the length of each spring in this state is :
(a) lo + ilB - mg (b) lo + ilB - mg
K K
~-W ~+M
(c) t,., -!· - - (d) l, i ----
" 7.K u K
8. A negative charge is give.n to a non-rnnducting loop and the loop is rotated in
the plarn! of paper about its centre :1.~ shown in figure. The magnetic field
produced hy the ring affor.ts a small magnet placed above the ring in the same
plane.
(a) The magnet does nor rotate.
(b) The magnet rotates clockwise as seen from below.
(c) The magnet rotates anticlockwise as seen from below.
(d) No effect on magnet is there.
9, The dimensions of (angular momentum)/(magnetic moment) are:
(a) [M 3 LT-2 A 2 ] (b) [MA-1r-t] (c) [ML 2 A-2T]
10, Two identical coaxial coils, are placed one on top of the other with the plane of
the coils parallel as .~hown. The current in the upper coils flows in a
counter-clockwise direction as seen from the top; and the current in the lower
coil flowi, clockwise as seen from the top. A magnetic <lipol~ is placed along the
axis at the midpoint between the coils with the magnetic moment pointing in
the downward direction. Which of the following statements is true ?
(a) The force and torque on the dipole arc zero.
(b) The force on the dipole is zero and the torque on the dipole is non-z.ero.
(c) The force and the torque on the dipole are non-zero.
(d) The force on the dipole is non-zero and the torque on the dipole is zero.
11. Figure shows a bar magnet and a long straight wire W, carrying current into p
the line of shortest distance between magnet and the wire. If P is the
midpoint of the magnet, then which of the following statements is correct?
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L"le plane of paper. Point Pis the point of intersection of axis of magnet and NL...- ....
(a) Magnet experiences a torque in clockwise direction.

w
(b) Magnet experiences a torque in anticlockwise direction.
(c) Magnet experiences a force, normal to Llie line of shortest distance.
(d) Magnet experiences a force along the line of shortest distance.
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12. The coil below has current flowing clockwise as seen from above. It
sits in an external magnetic field shown by the field lines below. The
coil will feel a magnetic force that is :
(a) upwards (b) downwards
(c) zero (d) cannot be predicted
13. In the figure, the force on the wire ABC in the given uniform magnetic
field will be : (in newton)
,111 3m "'
(a) (3 +21t)4 (b) 20 (c) 28 (d) 17
14. A square loop of w:ire lies in the plane of the page and carries a current J M .f' K
-+
as shown. There is a uniform magnetic field B parallel to the side MK as -
indicated. The loop will tend to rotate : R·· -·...
--... -..... - . s
(a) about PQ with KL coming out of the page .. ,
(b) about PQ with KL going into the page N Q• L
(c) about RS with MK coming out of the page

(d) about an axis perpendicular to the page
15. The figure ,to the right shows a conducting wire wound in a helical
shape so as to form a spring. The bottom end of the wire barely
touches the mercury (a good electrical conductor). After the switch
is closed, current in the circuit causes the light to glow. The bulb will:
mercury
(a) glow continually with constant intensity.
(b) glow briefly and then go out,
(c) repeatedly tum on and off like a tum signal on a car.
(d) glow continually with decreasing intensity.
16, Two parallel conductors carrying current in the same direction attract each other; while two
parallel beams of electrons moving in t.lie same direction repel each other. Which of the
follow:ing statements cannot be the reason for this ?
(a) 'I\.vo conductors are electrically neutr~.
(b) The conductors produce magnetic fields on each other.
(c:) The electron beams do not produce magnetic fields on each other.
(d) The magnetic forces caused by the electron beams on each other are weaker than the
electrostatic forces between them.
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f and protons into the Van Allen belts. This· pushes the electrons t~ a lesser. height. The'
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Iiepulsio.g due to additional -electrons drives the charg_t•d' particles .ilo~g the earth's magnetic'
, field lines.into the atmosphere vihere they collide with the air molecules forcing them to a
I
• higher enl'rgy level emitting photons. Oxygen atoms cmic green light and nitrogen atoms !
emit pink. This light forms the curtain of lights in the sky known in tJ1e no.rth~n1 )lcmisphere _\
as the aurora borealis. · ·
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path of charged particle
w
rlgtire2: Path of a·charged par liclc trapped

in a changlng magnetic field
1. If the magnt•tic field in figure 2 represents a portion of the earth's magnetic fide!; at which
labelled point would you except to find the aurora burealis ? ·
(a) W (b) X (c) Y (d) Z
2. Which of the following most accurately describes the c::iange fr_ the pitch and period of the
helical path traveled by a negatively ch,1rged particle ::,ovi;1g through a ;ncognetic field that is
gradually increasing ?
(a) The pitch increases .1.nd the period decreases.
(b) The pitch increases and the perinrl increases.
(c) The p:tch decreases and the periml remaics t'.1.e s.cme.
(d) Both the pitch and the period decrease.
3. The electrons and proton~ caught in the Van Allen belt reflect from one pole to the other.
Looking up from the North Pole, electrons rotate counterclockwise. Protons rot;1tc :
(a) counter-clockwise t1Dth whe:-i looking u;i horn the North Po;e or whe;1 looking· u;, from
the South Pole.
(b) clockwise both wlwu looking up from the North Pole of when lnoking up from the
South Pole.
(c) clockwi~e when looking U? from the North Pole but counter-clockwise when looking up
from the SouL1. Polt~.
(d) counter-clockwise when looking up from the North Pole but clockwise wh<'n loo.king up
from th1· South Pole.
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IA ,~iro~m, an u doul~Jy isoni~t·d litl~iu Ill a1 _om ( 6 2 ~and triply ionisc·d_carhp_n

~-at ticl~:, a
(1-q· 'are proJcctcd m a region havmg 11111fonn rnagncnc held. Subsequently they cxh1b1t)
1.i) ;,:1~ !
helical motion (or circular motion depending on direction of projection) with radius
r1 ,r2 .~3 .r4 .,m,d pitch I' 1 ,P;,.,f'J',P4 re:-pectivcly. - · · ,-
• ..,;. _ _ _:..,___ - - · - - - • • - - - . . . . : . . J L _ __
4. If each is projected perpendicular to the magnetic fidd with :-;;i_me kfoetic energy, theu :
(a) r1 ., r1 ~-r3 r 4 (b) r 4 > r 3 > r 2 =r1 (1:) r 1 > r 2 > r3 > 4 (cl) r_3 > r4 > r 2 ,,,-1 r
p+ a+2 6u2.. 12cJ+
m 1 4 6 12
q +1 +2 +2 +3'
5. If each is projected with same velocity each at an angle of 45° 'with respect to the magnetic
field, then :
(a) P1 =P2 =P3 =P4 (b) P1 > P2 > P3 >P4 (c) P4 >P3 > P2 ~P1 (d) P4 > P3 > P2 > P1
6. If each particle were accelerated through the same potential cliff!::rence and then projected at
45° to the magnetic field then :
Comprehension -3
Electrons are accelerated across a potenti?l differenceV, and enter a vacuum tube parallel to
two dr~ar coils of wire with a flowing current I. The electrons wj]] follow a circ:ular pat~ of
radius r:
electrons
enter
do11
currenn
7. If the accelerating potential is doubled, what is the resulting radius of the path ?
(a) O.Sr (b) r (c) 0.71r (d) L4r
8. If the current to the coils is doubled, what is the resulting radius of the path ?
(a) Zr (b) 05r (c) r (d) 0.7lr
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17. Two parallel conductors carrying current in the same di_rection attract each 01hcr, while two
pua.llel b,·ams of electrons ::-.o,ing in the same direction. repel each other. Which of the
following statements canno: \;e ,he n:ason fo:- ":his ?
(a) The conductors arc dectrieally neutral.
(b) The co11ductors produce magnetic f"ields on each other.
(c) The l'lc.ctron beams do not produce magnetic fields on each u1her.
{d) The magnetic forc1cs caused by the electron bc:ims on each ot:~.er are Wt!aker ti1an :he
electrostatic forces between them.
18. A coaxial c.1ble having rndius a of inner wire and inner and outer
radii b and c respective! y of the outer shell carries equal and opposi1 c.
C'Jrrer.ts of magr.i:ude i on the inner ,rnd outer conductors as show:-s..
\Vhat :s the m?.gnitudc> of the magnetic indt:.ct.ion ;tt point P of the
cable at a distance r( b < r < c) from the axis ?
(a) Zero (b) Po'r -

2. J[{/ ;:
' 2 ~
µ:i Cd) _f:u1 c -r-
(c)
2n:r ?.rrr cz - b2
I 9, A circular coil of 100 turns and effective diameter 20 cm tarries n current of 0.5 A. It is to be
turned in a magnetic fide! B == 2T from a position in which 0 equals zero to 9 equals· 180°. The
wwk required ir: this proce5s is :
(a) JtJ (bl 2itJ (c) 47c.l (d) 8;.J
20. The figure shows a conducting loop ABCDA placed in a uniform ~
magnetic- field perpendicular to its ph111e. The pan ABC is the , X
(3/4) th portion of the :;quare of side length l. The part ADC is a ~ X
circ·.:'.ar arc of rndbs R. The points A and C a:·e con:-iected to a ,.

battery which supply a current I to tht· circuit. Thl' magnetic x
'·
X X
force on ,t lw loop due t n the field B is :
(a) zero (b) TU l
[c) 2B/H (d) H__J_IJ!__
l+R
21. Imagine that a current is flowing around this test paper in the a111iclockwise direction. If an
external magnetic field is in +vex dirC'r.t ion, which edge of the pap('rwould be lif"rc•d under the
influenct'. of the torque of the magnl'lic field ?
(a) Top Ptlge (b) Bottom edge Cc) Left edge (d; Right edge
22. A very long wire carrying current I is fixed along x-axis. Another parallel finite wire ca.II}~ng a
current in the opposite direction is kept at a distanced above the wire in xy-plane. The second
wire is free 1.0 move parnllel to itself. The options avail;Jble for its small displacements are in:
(i) +vex direction {ii) +ve y direction {iii) 1 ve z direction
Taking gr;iv:ty in negative y-directio:-s., the na:ure of cquil:brium of second win! is :
(a) stable for movement in x direction, unstable for movement in y direction, neutral for
movement in z direc1ion
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(b) stable for movement in y direction, unstable for movement in z direction, neumil for
movement in x direction
(c) stable for movement in z direction, unstable for movement in y direction, neutral for
movement in x direction
(d) stable for movement in y direction, unstable for movement in x direction, neutral for
movement in z direction
23, Consider the uniform magnetic field shown :
Starting from point P and without leaving the region of magnetic field, is it possible to choose
a closed path (that is, a path that returns to P) for which the line integral of the magnetic field
is non-zero ?
.p
(a) Yes, but only positive

(b) Yes, but only negative
(c.) Yes, both positive and negative
(d) No
24. Consider the three closed loops drawn using solid line in the magnetic
field (magnetic field lines are drawn using dotted line) of an •infinite
c.urrent-carry:ing wire normal to the plane of paper as .shown. :·;,..·~------, ·,
t ,.-,. I
.• • .,,?.,.•' •
-
~'\!J,i,.II I
I t 1.,,""" t
Rank the line integral of the magnetic field along each path in order of ''\ ' .-....., -i .
'
increasing magnitude :
.·-,
(a) 1>2>3 (b) 1:::3>2 • B
Cc) 1 = 2 = 3 (d) 3 > 2 > 1

25. A spherical surface is split into two parts S 1 and S 2 by a circular
loop. The sphere is placed near a bar magnet, as shown below.
Through which of the two pans is the magnitude of the \ i}.~~

rnagm~1ic flux larger?
(a) S 1
(h) S 2
(d Tht-> magnitmlt· uf 1he flux is the same for both.
(d) Cannot tell without more infonn;-ition about the magnetic field
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26, A block is attached to tlw ceiling by a spring that has a force cons1ant k = 200 N/m.
A conducting rod is ri 1:idly attached to :he bbck. Thf' combmed mass of the 'Jlock
a,nd the rnd is m = 0.3 kg. The rod c.m s::.de without friction ,ilong nvo vertical
parallel rails, which are a distance L Im apart. A capacitor of known capacitam:t·
C = 500 pf is attached lo the rails by the wires. Thl' entire system is placed in ,t
uniform magnetic field R = 20 T directed as shown. Find the angular frequency
(in :t:d/ sec) of ~he ver:ila: oscillation~ {If the b'.ock. :,,.; eg!ec: the self inductance ,uul
electr:cnl resistance o: tb.e roe. es.d all wires.
(a) zo,./5 (b) 20
20,/~
(c) (d) None of these
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27. The given. :igu:e shews 2. .set-·-.:p for accelera~ing protons from rest,
through a potential (rixed) by the battery, and then through a velocity
selector: The E and H fields are carefully adjusted so that the
1 1{
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accelerated protons go straight thrnugh the slit after exiting the c..o---.......................
s ck ctor. You ,,...ant to modify thi5 so that electrons i11st cad of p rotom, are
usc.d. You :-eversc: t.'fi.e lc::ds o:: the acceleni.,:ng ba:tcry. \Vhat do you
need to do to the potential difference benveen tht> plates that create the electric field in the
selector "?
(a) Nothing
(b) RedL!l"e its magnitude
(c) Incrt>ase its mag:1:tntlc
(d) Rewrsc the polarity; and reduce its magnitude
28. Two particles, each of w;1ss m and charge q, arc attached to the two ends of a lighL rigid rod of
length 2R. The rod is rotated at cuns1ant angular speed about a perpendicubr axis passing
thrnugh its centre. The r:n:o of the magnitude~- of the :::~ag.:-1etic moment of the system arid its
angular momerr:um c.bout :he cemn· of the :od is :
(a) _!I_ (h) 51. (c) 2 'l (d) ...:L
2m m. m rrm
29. A thin uniform rod with negligible mass an<l length I is attached to the floor by a frictionless
hinge at point P. A hnrizontal spring with force constant k connects the other end to ws.11. The
rod is in a uniform mainetic field IJ directed into the plane of paper. \'\'hat is extension in
spring ill equilibrium when a current is passed through the rod in direction shown. Assuming
spring to be in natural l(·ngth initially.
B
®
B
®
Spring ;r :e axed pcsit';cn In equil;ticium ~osition

5ilB (b) ~_ilB (d) SilB
(a) Sk 8k 6k
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30. Consider six wires coming into or out of the pagt>, all with the same current. Hank the line
integral of the magnetic field (from most positive to mos, nega:ivej t<1ken counterclockvl'isc
aro:..:.r:d L'ach loop .shcw:1. ·
loop B
loop A
(a) B > <: > D > A (b) B>C=D>A (c) H >A>C =D (d) C>ll=D>A
31. A positively charged tli.sk is rotated clockwise as shown in the figure below. What is th('
c:redon of the mag:-.etic field at point A in t:;e pla:1e of the disk ?
~+++
+; '+ + + +-+-+
A
•
(a) ® (into the page) (b) ~
(c) (- (d; 0 (ot:.t of the page)

3 2. What an· 1he directions of the magnetic field bctwei·n and outside a pair of two parallel large
sheets carrying currents in the same directions, as illustrated in figure?
(2: Tow;i.rds us between t:1e pktcs arnl 8',Vay fror:'. us above and below the plates.
(b) Towards us above the plate.~ and away from us below plates and zero between plates.
(c) Towards us above and below th<' plates and zc1,:.o between tlw plates.
(d) Towards us between the plates ;md zero above and below tbe plates.
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33. A current 'I' flows through a thin wire as shown in the figure. If there exists an external
magnet.le field B in the same plane of the wire. The torque acting on the coil is : .
+..- 2a
:ta-m
~[ '______ f __ _
... 2a
ru:12
(a) I( . . . r
'z'. . . + Ba 2 }n (b) { ~
2
+ 4a 2 }
(c) I(1ta 2 + Ba")B (d) zero

34. Figure shows four wires pla!'.=ed tn the same uniform magnep.c field B and carrying the same
current in which case force acting on the wire is minimum.
X~KXlCX~ XX)i:;;'Xlll:Xl
XlC:XXX:XX X X
,:: X X
Cb) x a~ x
X X X
0 l/3
xxxX)(xx
X J: X ~ :it i: X
X • • ,1, i X
" ~
t.
)[
(c) (d) • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~)I

xa_•. " __ ._><bx
0
35. A circular current 'loop of radius a is placed in a radia I field 8 as snrl'wn. The nefforce acting on
rne· loop is':
(al' zero (b)' inBnI cos:0'

(c) 21i:aIB sin Bi (d) none 6f these'
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36. A uniform beam of positively charged particles is moving with a constant yelocity parallel ro
another beam of negatively charged particle moving with the· same velocity in opposite
direction separated by a distance d. The variation of magnetic field B along a perpendicular
line draw between the two beams is best represented by ;
B
(a) (b) i ~
ff-+t
B
(c)
3'7. In the figure sllOwn a current J1 is established in the long straight wfre AR
Another wire CD carrying cunent 12 is placed in the pfone of the paper. The
line joining the ends of this wire is perpendicular to the wire AB. The f9n:e
on the wire CD is:
(a) zero
(c) directed upwards
(b) wwards left
( d) none of these
1~1~
:C
Ai
D
38. A conductor of length land mass m is placed along the east-west line on a table. Suddenly a
certain amount of charge is passed through it and it is found to jump to a height h_ The earth's
magnetic induction is B. The charge passed through the conductor is : {.B is horizontal)
(a) 1 ~~
(b) ---- . ----
Bmgh Rlm
(c) gh m.J2gh
Blm cctJ -----"iiT-
39. Four very long straight wires carry equal electric currents in the +z direc1:ion. They intersect
thexy-plane at (x,y} =(-a,0),(0, a),(a,0),(0,- a)_ The magnetic force ~xerted on the wire at
(-a,0) is along :
(a) +y (b) -y (c) +x (d) ---x
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i:--\More than One Alternative are Correct
1. "Jbree long straight wires are at the comers of an equilateral triangle with sides of length
L.= 10cm. The wires are parallel and carry currents as shown in the figure ..
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. .~. L·:o
·,;l?,
B<9- --· · -------18,c
:)(
10A 5A
(a) Repulsive force per unit length on C is greater than the attractive force on C.
.(b) Repulsive force per unit length on C is less than the attractive force on C. ·
(c) Net force per unit length un C is ./84 x 10-5 Nm ··1 , making an angle tan-1 ( 1) to the
X-axis.
(d) Net force per unit length on C is .,/84 x ~o-5 Nm -t • making an angle .g. + tan-1 ( ~) to
the X-axis.
2. Two long parallel conductors are canying currents in the same direction as 100A
shown in the figure. The upper conductor (A) carries a current of 100 A and is A
held firmly in position. The lower conductor (B) carries a current of 50 A and 8 _ _ _ _ __
is free to slide up and down. The linear mass density of the lower conductor is SOA.
O.0lkgm-1 •
(a) Conductor H will be in equilibrium if the distam:e between the conductors is 0.0lm-1 •
(b) Conductor B performs SHM with period ~s.

so
(c) Equilibrium of conductor B is stable.
(d) Equilibrium of conductor Bis unstable.
3. Which of the following statemem(s) is/are falc;e?
(a) The magnetic force does zero work on a charged particle moving in a magnetic fi~ld.
Cb) Dry charged pieces of paper are attracted to stationary magnet.
(c) Dry charged pieces of paper experience force in the presence of mo\.ing magnet.
(d) The magnetic torque on a current-carrying coil of wire has its maximum magnitude'when
. the magnetic field is perpendicular to the plane of the coil.
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4. Figure shows a square loop carrying current I is present in the magnetic
. h.1s given
. by -->B =-- !' BoY "k
Boz J+
fi e Id w h 1c - - w here B 0 1s
. pos1nve
. . constant. {O 1 ) (L,L)
L L , • · ------~
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Force on side (0, 0) to (Cl, L) is (!!.~IL) f. (0,0) I (L,0) X
"
(b) Force on side (0, L) to (L, L) is -B 0 IL j.
(c) Net magnetic force on loop is zero.
(d) Force on side (L, 0) to (0, 0) is zero.
5. Figure shows a square current carrying coil of edge length L. lbe magnetic
field on t11e coil is given by B= B oY i+· BOx j, where B O is a positive cons mm.
L L
(a) If coil is free to rotate aboutx-axfa torque on the coil is given by..!i AB 0 i.
2
..!
(b) If coil is free to rotate a bout y-axis torque on coil is given by - i AB O j.
' 2
(c) Resultant force on coil is zero.
--> -->
(d) Equation for tl1e torque µ x B whereµ. is magnetic moment of coil is not valid on the coil.
6, A long straight wire carries a steady current 11 • Nearby is a rectangular loop that carries a
steady current I 2 • The directions of the two cummts are shown in the figure.
[J
Which stacement is/arc false?
(a) The loop is attracted to the wire.
(b) There is no ner force on the loop from the wire.
( c) The loop is attracted to the wire if I 1 > 12 ; otherwise it is repelled.
(d) The loop is repeUed from the wire if 11 > I 2: othctwise it is ·attracted.
<lf wire, with different diameter carry
7. 1\vo concentric, coplanar, circular loop
current in the same sense as shown in the figure. Which of the foilowing
starement(s) is/are correct ?
(a) The magne1ic force exerted by the outer loop on a short portion of the
jnncr loop is radially outward.
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(b) The magnetic force exerted by 1he outer lonp on a short portion of the iuner loop· is
radially inward.
(c) The m'.t magnetic force exerted by the outer loop on a whoJt, inner loop is non zero an<l is
radially outward.
(d) The m'.t magnetic force exerted by the outer loop on a ~hole inner l_oop is zero.
8. Which of 1he followin~ statement is correct in the given figure ?
Ir fir ;i~:y !c ~g ¼~re kert DNrsi'~dic~:ar
le th, r-"per ~T)' ,ng CJrre:,t nwa cd c
I1 . ,
O· · -®-:-_-- --········ .. . .. O'
-.
(a) Net force on the loop is zero.

(o) Net torque 0:1 thC' loop is zero.
(c) Loop will rotate dorkwisc about axis 00' when seen from 0.
(d) Loop will rotate anticlockwise about 00' when seen from 0.
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1. Column-f shows some charge distributions and current distributions accomp,mied by their
descriptions. Column-II shows the instantaneous characteristics. Here o: symbolizes, the
. ..
system nn which results are to be obtained.
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Cobimn-1 Column-II •.,,,. ._.
(A) z (P) Net force on a is

zero_
.. I
Circtilar ring (u) half positive and other half negative

p:aced in a uniform electric ffr ld, v-:ifo centre at origin.
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r-z,-,-_,-.-.-.
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x_/1J/ t_/
.IJipole · (o;) 1s. placed in' fr_<iiit of .a long, 1ii-1ifo~y

0 '. 0 0 JO " I < ,-.
negatively dmrge,r,-.;vire par.did to x-axis, Mtch tfoit pi~

, • ... , ". Jo ' • ~• . I • I
v::rpt>ndktt.lar to r· a11d dipole is kept parallel to z-axis.

(C) (R) Net torque on a is·
along x-axis.
- Asquare· current carrying coil (a} is placed in .xy-plane

'with centre at origin and sides parallel Jo x-axis_ and
<Y-axis; an~ aiong wire ptacect parallel' above square ·on
z-axis and arallel to x-axis.
(D) (S) Net torque on a is
s
·--·····>-
,zero.
· A 'circular, current coil (n)with one half in yz-plane

-other half in n-pian:e; placed in a uniform magnetic
field m·.x-direction. ·
(T) Direction · of
magnetic , dipole
moment or.electric
dipole moment is
in xy -plane.
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Column-I ~"~~ o--•-)
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1
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Column-II
...,_,.,..,._ "'-""
(A) A" dipolerotating about it's perpendic11lar (P) Magnerid mom~nt of system
~~=;f ~- . .•
brsector which is axis of rotation \'lith ¢0
",
; ururonn
., --{\''
(B) A current ca_nying-wire in shape of a circular (Q) Magnetic field average over a
lo?P- i .,, constant. long time at A o *
0--,·······•A
(C) A_ unifomtly charged non-conducting ring (R.) Electric field at any instant at
rotating about it's axis wfrh, uniform angular A-¢0
y'elocity.
®············
(SJ If a uniform magnetic field is.
applled perpendicular to axis,
the syst~m experiences - a
torque._
3. 1n eacli of cases, assume that the wires are very thin.

,. f - I- ,- •.. ._ • I - ii' •
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, • - - •• - - - • • L - '· • . • . • -
(A) (P) The force on AB is zero,
J ,wire
-------,x
.. i '
B·
AB is a finite wfre, placed such that·iUs just
''j:h,uching the ipfinit¢ wire. If~. is place~
-->~etrically. · -, 1· ••• _. "
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(B) J (Q) The torque on AB about it's
® A""'"-·------B
centte; is zero. ..
·· infinite wire carrying current inro ·the· pI~ne.
I-----+...---'·-',,'··---~·--"··~·-c--c-~·-------,---.+--+-~-...,--,----~-...,.--
- ..
(CJ ...... - -- . "' (RJ Thc force oµAIHsrion-~e~~--
. "' " ... .,
. .-.: --~ ~-
..
11=, -.,
'
. ~.A> •i ··B:
-.... - ..... ~
..
AB is kept inside an ideal solenoid along the
·.. ¢lfameter. ·
(SJ The torque ·on ~ about its
centre of mass is 'non-zero ..
lf]Ass~'}iQn an~ -Reason Type Questions

,,',- • • --,. ·~~.> ... ·i'-· a
1. Sti\tement-1 : When lightning strikes a metal pipe, the pipe tends to contract.
St?-t~me~t-2 : Parallel current attract each other.
(a) St!3teme!}t-l js true, Statcment-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for
Statcmcnt-1. -
(b) StatelJ].ent-1 is true, Statemem-2 is true and Statement-2 is not the correct explanation fi:>r
S~a!emenc-L
(c) Statemcnr-1 is true, St~tement-2 is false.
(d) Statement-! is false, Statcment-2 is t~~-
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Compref-!ension· - 1 -- .. --- ~ -
--·· -<·--·--·.
- . ...-·----
---·-··· ---------··
--.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -. ...J
_A. sen~_i~~tular cwrent caf!trng loop i~?Jace<:1 near an infinite. and stJaight
'Yir~. ·Piaincter PQ _is pa(a]lel.. to th.e ·infinite wire. • · .- · .
t Dlix·
0
p y ·
a.
l. 'The l)et magnetic force on the loop is :
(a) al_o?g x-axis (b) along y-axis _ (c) along z-axis ld) zei:-o
2. T~e n~t piagnetic torque _on the loop about O is :
(a) along x-axis (b) _along y-axis (c) along z-axis (d) zero
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A uniform ring of mass m and radius J{ carrying current 10 is I ying in the

-~---~~---
y ~
xy-plane in vacuum in gravity free span~ with t:cntre iil origin. A
.,,- f',.. A ./\
unifmm external magnetic field of stre11gth B - J:l 0 {1. i- 2 j+ 5k} rs

switdwd on at t -- 0 (hen! HO '-'constant). If the ring can frel'ly rotate. _G)"- ; 1
----~------~-~·z_ --·· ·---~J

3. Initial angular acceleration of ring :
(a) 4v'2 I 0 B 0 rt (b) 10-,12 I 0 B 0 n
(d) none of these
m m m
4. The magnetic force acting on loop :
(a) 0 (b) I 0 1CRBo (d) none of these
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Co_nsider' two long, ·straight paralleJ wires sepa.~ated by 1.00 m. In the figure belo~ the ·
current through wire one is 1.00 A and is directed out the plane of the page. The direction and
magnit1.1de of the current through wire two is unknown. Wire two is observed to be attracted
toward wire one with a force per unit length of 2.00 x 10-7 Njm.
Wire One Wire,Two
@ (i)
----1.0Dm------...
5. Is the current through wire two into or out of the plane of the page?
(a) Into page (b) Out of page
6. What is the current through wire two ?
(a) 1.00 A (b) 150 A (c) 2.00 A (cl) 2.50 A
(e) 3.00A
7, Suppose a third wire is to be positioned so that the net magnetic force on wire two is zero. If
wire three carries a current of 0.500 A directed out of the plane of the page, at which position
A through G should wire three be placed ?
Wire One w139Two
A B
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C D E F
•
G
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
(e} E (f) F (g) G
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'·111c d·:<l-qui:C~'~atcr;illar ~lri;;,:-for submarines in tl1c movie ''Thel-lumf~~ Red :-cto.bci-" is -1

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based on a maguetohydrodynamic (MHD) <lrive; as 1lw .~ubmarines move~ forward, st•a water,
, I
l
! flows through multiple .channel~ in a slrucl ure built. around 1he rear of the hull .. Figu~e.shows:
the essentials of <:1- channel: Magnets, positioned along opposite· sides .of the ·channel with·
opposite poles facing each other, creak n rnagoeLic field within the chauneL .i;'.Je,:trndes (nc>t
shown) n:eatc ·a1 L electric fidd across the cl 1,mnd. The elect ri t: fie] d derives a current -anoss ·,
'the channel and thr.ough the water; ttie mar,netic 'fore~ on_ the curre1~t propels the water !
toward the rear of tl1t> channel, thus propelling. the submarines forward. ·. _I'
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Wattor flow , ~ u t _ h _ pole
N
D D;~1 '
S N S
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- -=~~~=-:~---
--
,....-:..
:.:.: :-
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_: .... --
.:
North pole
u
Top view ::;: - ~ Flowof

sea water
South pole
8. In figure what should be the direction of electric field ?

(aJ Upward (b) Downward (cJ Left ward Cd) rughnvard
9. If the value of magnetic field is 100 T and current flowing is 50 A. vVhat is the force with which,
the water is pushed out through this channel ?
(a) SOON (b) SOOON (cJ 10000N (d) 20000N
10. What should be the value of electric field to achieve the 50 A current given that resistivity of
sea water is an-m.
(a) 25V/m (b) SOV/m (c) lOOV/m (d) 200V/m
Recent Americ~ newspaper .published an interesting arti~le on a hictech,weapon system ·as\

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Title: "Supetgun that can des'ttdy enemy 16[) kni ii.way" . _·. II
"Electrom~gnetic railgun may be weapon offuture",
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By :MICHAELE. RUANE, 1
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Published ·:December 19, 2010
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Working descriptio-n : An electromagneti~. railgµn,, is ~ ;device thar'.'can fire' projectiles j
' us(ng el.ectrom~gnetic; ~nergy instead of ch~mi~al ;~r~gy..A ~·ch~17:1atic cw~_:
~ical railgun. i'~ :
shownmthefigure. _.. , · . , ,. ,"', _ .. . . ··· , ,
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Bottom rail
. The ope(aµon of tlle railgun is simple. Current flows from the ci1rrent_$QU~C~ into che t9pran:·
through a movable, conducting, aqnature into th.e bottom rail, then
·back to tlie ctirrent
source. The current ju .the two rails produces a Jnagnetic field· dfrectly proportiqnal to the·
amount ofcurrent. This fi¢Id produces a force on the charges moving through the movable;
annature. the force pushes the armature and the projectile along th~ rans. .
For a given current, the force and the magnetic field will be constant along the entire length 1·
of the railgu~. 1:11e detecto~s placed Outside the raiJg~.m give 9!f a signal when :he ~rojectilc
passes them. rlus infonnan~:m can be used to detem1mc! the exit speed o i and kinenc energy 1
of the projectile. TI1e projectile mass, rail current, and exit speed forfour different trails are 1
listed in the table.
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Projectile Rail cuttent (A) Exit speed·
Mass {kg) (km/s)
0.01 10.0 2.0

0.01 15.0 3.0
0.02 10.0 Uf
0~04 10.0 1.0
11. For a given mass, if the current were decreased by a factor of 2, the new exit speed v would be
equal to :
(b) v;/4 · (c) v;/Ji (d) 1JJ2
12. Lengthening· the rails would increase the exit speed because of :
(a) an increase rails resistance
(b) a stronger magnetic field between the rails
(c) a larger force on the armature
(d) a longer distance over which the force is present
13. A projectile with a mass of 0.08 kg that is propeJJed by a rail current of
20.0 A will have
approximately what exit speed?
(a) 0.7 km/s (b) LO km/s (c) 1.4 km/s (d) 2.0 km/s
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Comprehension - 6
II c::.tli~.J. .11 11 ••
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j A beam of electrons has radius ,- and contains 'n' electrons per cubic meter moving with:
i velocity ·J along the beam (figure). A,:;sume that a beam that is much longer than its diameter:
! forms a cylinderically symmetric distribution of charge and current. The h~am expand if the ;
[ ekcrric .force exceeds the magnetic force. So long as tl1e expan:..ion is slow, the 1
j approximations of cylindrical symmcuy and static fields remain valid. '
1 --e0-:::;J-- -e~
V V
41~-e~
14. What is electric field produced on the edge of the beam ?

-> nerA -• ne r " __. --ne r" ··• -ner"
(a) E =-- -r (b) E = - r (c} E "'-·····---r (d) E = - - r
4Eo 2c 0 4i;o 2Eo
15. What is net force on the electron at the edge of the beam ?
2ne 2 r 2 ,, ne 2 r 2 "
(a) - - ( 1 - µ 0r. 0 u ) r (b) - ·--(1- µ 0 c 0 v )r
60 2Ko
4ne 2 r 2 "· ne 2 r 2 ,,
(c) --(1-µ 0 1; 0 v )r (d) - - ( l - µ 0 t: 0 v )r
to 4t:o
Comprehension~ 7
f'~agnet~c reson~~~~:-:iag~ng (MRI;·~-~~ns are being : ~.. ;or medi-~al dia~·~:srics with a lot of·
!success. The proton of any atom behave~ like a cunent carrying loop or a magnetic dipole.
; When an external magnetic field is applied, this dipole tends to align itself in the direction of'
' .
1 the magnetic field. There can be two possible orienrn.tions of this dipole.
i (1) Parallel to the magnetic field

I (2) Antipara11el to the magnetic field
.
I Since the potential energy of a current carrying loop in magnetic field is given by U °"' - M -B, ·
...~
i tliere is a difference of energy in these two possible orientations. Afl. ;;c:2MB. Any given sample !
'tends to be in position of minimum potential energy (orientation-1). It can absorb a photon:
t of appropriate energy to jump to orientation-2. This leads to reversal of spin of the proton. 1
. [n any sample, normally only protons of hydrogen atom can easily respond to this reversal of ~
1spin. But the magnetic field used here is actually the net magnetic field at the location of:
\ proton. It is a vector sum of extern a1magnetic field and the internal magnetic fie Id .set up by ;
: the atoms. Different hydrogen atoms have different internal magnetic fieJd. e.g. in ethanol. 1
[ The hydrogeil atom_ of OH g:°up, hydrogen ?toI_TI of CH 2 group and hydrogen ato~ of_CH 3 ·
, group each have different internal magnetic field. Jf we keep the frequency of incident
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St;md;ud Capacitor
~: • f J
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-Standard Cell
Before firsc use the ballistic constant of the galvanometer must be determined. This is usually
done by connecting to the galvanometer a known capacitor, charged to a knovm vohage and
recording ,the deflection. The constant K is caku~ated from the capacitance C, the voltage V j
and the deflection a. · \
K =CV/8 .. -j
~here K is-exp~ess~d in coulombs per degree. I_n ·op er_ation the unknown quantity of charge Q
j (m coulombs) 1s sunply : Q = KB.
!
,
l, (Take torsional constant of wire as C, moment of inertia of coil as I, number of turns of coil as j
N, area of coil as A and magnetic field as B.) · j
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19. As the coil swings

(a) its angular velocity increases but angular acceleration decreases,
(b) its angular velocity decreases but angular acceleration increases.
(c) its angular velocity as well as angular acceleration increases.
(d) its angular velocity as well as angular acceleration decreases.
20. A standard capacitor with charge Q is connected to a galvanometer the maximum deflection is
0. Now identical uncharged capacitor is connected across galvanometer and a charge Q is
given to left plate. The maximum deflection will be :
(a) ½ (b) e (c) 28 (d) 40
21. What is constant K in terms of parameters of galvanometer coil ?
(a) / C (b) )CNAB (c) / IC

\ lNAB I ~ N2A2B2
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j
>-.. rh~-ii;;;e;i~-Fi~ld _______ ·::= -_ -_--r·------· • ~-I a11 1:~

jphot~ as ,constant while increasinr, the external magnetic field. The en~rgy ~hsorbed by -1
I ethanol a•. different Brn
is plotted, j
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-g. OH 'CH2 CH3 ·' 1
t· Grouµ Group Group

"'ro
.0
>-'
2'
-0:
i:: . ..___ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,.....
1..:.1 B.,xt
This spcc1 rum is unique to every group. This graph forms a signature by which we CB.11
identify the groups of organic atoms.
16, If the net magne:ic field due to all tlw atoms is in the same directiur. as the exu·:.,al ~agnetic
field, choose the correct statement.
(a) Internal magnetic ridd at· H of OI I group is rn;iximum.
(b) Internal magnetic field at Hof CJ 12 group is maximum.
(c) Intemd magnetic fidd at H af CJ l 3 g:-oup is maximurr..
(d) Internal magnetic field atH of all three groups are equal.
17. A hydrogeu atom can be in 3 different positions ill a variable magnetic field
whose lines are shown below. In which of the case will the rnaxiinum photon
..... -}
cne rgy 1:; c re quired to reverse ~c spin 7 (In all 3 positio:is :\: is p;1 rallel to B)
(a) 1 . (b) 7.
(c) 3 (d) All 3 require same energy
1 R. The magnetic dipole moment of proton in H-ato_Il} pf water rnolecuk is 1.5 x 10-zr, J/T . Internal
magnet:c :·ield is negligible. \\'":iat is the ..:va,1ekngt:'1 of photon rt'qni:-ec. for reversal of spin af
proton, if external magndc field is 221 ·r:
(a) 1m (b) 2m (c) 3m· (d) 6m
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I Like many other galv;mometers, a ballistic galvanometer has a coil which - rotates between l
magnets. The ballistic galvanometer \1as the speci;1lfeature that its rotating coil has a large :
momem of inertia. It is used to measure quantity of r:harge rath~r than currents, for the large !
1 :no:-:-ient of inertia permits the· pas~age of-g-. q"i1antity of cbrge before the coil moves I
1,significantiy. The passagt! of tht:. cha:·gc produces an_ impube, a momc1taty torque, whic9- .i
lcauses the coil then to ~wing to some maximum position. For the ballistic galvanometer, the.!
I damping is made negligible. Such a g;1J vanometer was often used to standardize capacitors. ••· _ j
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2.. (A)-+R (B)-+P, Q, S (C)->P, Q, R, S
3. (A)-+~ S (B)-+R, S (C)->Q, R
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1. A conducting thin rigid rod oflength 1 m. The diagram shown in the. vb=2 mis
figure shows the velocity of ends a and b of rnd. If a uniform v=-,/3mls /
magnetic field of strength B (in SI unit) is existing perpendicular to =--=====ih
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the p1ai1e of rod then induced emf developed across the ends ob of
:-od: B(in SI :.ir't)
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(a) _JJ (b) ./3 B (
cl. 7 (d) none of these
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2. 1\vo coils of wire are arranged so that a changing current in ont-'. will induces a current in a
second, resistive coil. If the curre.:-.t in the firs: is illcreas:r.g clockvvisc by 1.0 A every second,
the induced current in the second rnil :
(a) will also increase clockwise (h") will be increasing counterclockwise
(c) stays constant (d) stays zero
3. A flat rn :: of wire :s rotated a: a frequc ncy of 10 h f'm: in the mag 11 etic f:eld G r s
producec'. by three pairs of ::iagnets as shown. The axis of rotation of the
coil lies in the plane of the coil aml is perpendicular to the field lines.
N
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What i.~ the frequency of the alternating voltage i11 the coil ? U-
(a) 10 Hz (b) :rn Hz ~~
(c) 60 I lz (cl) 10/3 Hz · ~
4. The fignre shows a conducting ba.r moving to the right 0.11 two
condm1 ing rails. To make an induced current i in the direction
indicated, in what di rcction would the rp;agnetil' field be in t ]l(' area
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contai11f'd within the conducting rails ? ·
(a) Out of the page (b) ln~o the page
(c) To 1he right (d) To the left
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5, If a bar-magnet is falling through a loop of wire, the induced current in the loop of wire sets up
a field which exerts a force on the magnet. This force between the magnet and the loop will be
attractive when :
(a) the magnet enters the loop
{1)) the magnet is half way through
(c) always attraction
(d) the magnet is leaving the loop
.6. Consider following coils one tum carrying current I. The magnitude of the magnetic induction
at X, Y, Z are B 1 , 8 :i. and B 3 respectively. Then :
p:-1
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7. In a cylindrical region having radius R, magnetic field varies ·with time as
B =a+ bt_ OPQ is a triangular loop made of wire having resistance per
t.tnit length 1,,._ Cummt induced in the loop is:
(a) nbR(~-1) (b) -------~-bR_ _
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n:bR( ,J3 -1)
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8. The magnetic field in a cenain cylindrical region is changing with time
according to the law B =[16 - 4~ :1.l tesla_ The induced electric field at
point P at time t "' 2- sec_
(a) Bvolt/m (b) 6volt/m
(c) 4volt/m (d) None of these
9. The dimensions of magnetic flux is :
( a) ML2 T 2 I (b) ML-2 T 21"'1
10. In the diagram shown, a time varyini non-uniform magnetic field passes through a circular
region of radius R. The magnetic field is directed outwards and it is a function of radial
distance ' r' and time 't' according to the relation B = B Ort. What is the inr.luced electric field
strength at a radial distance R/2 from tl1e center ?
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11. The current through the coil lm the rightin figure l Vilries as- slmwn in figure 2. Which graph
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(c) toward the top of the page (d) toward the bottom of the page
13. For the solenoids shown in the diagram (which are assumed to be close to each other), the
resistance of the left-hand circuit is slowly increased. in which direction does the current flow
through galvanometer in the right-hand circuit ?
(a) B ta A
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(c) there is no current (d) cannot be determined
14. The total charge, induced in a conducting loop, when it is moved in a magnetic field depends
on:
(a) the rate of change of flux (b) Lhe initial magnetic flux only
(c) the total change in magnetic flux (d) the final magnetic flux only
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region of uniform B field directed in 1h1· +z direction, out of the p.iper,
<!S shown. To induce a i.:cr.i!:terclock"'.Visc current in this '.oop :
(a) move it in the +ve direction

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(e) move it in the +x direction
(f) move it in the -y direction
16. Co::.side, the arrangemr:r.t shown in tl:e fi:fJ:-e-tr_(' s'."'.aded
area indicates a region witr. a :,:agnetic f'.eld. As :he
conducti11g loop is pulled to the right (with velocity 11), a
current i:; induced through the loop and energy is dissipated
in the resistor. The dissip;ited energy is supplied by :
(a) ,•:ork [:one by •J1e m;,gnet:c force un the .AJ3 p,nt of the
loop
(b) work done by the m,1gnetic fore(• on pans AD :rnd BC of the lm1p
(c) the person pulling the loop
(d) a decrease :r. the I:'.agnetic field erwrgy
(e) a change in the charge configuration
17. A bar m;:i~net with its north (N) and south (S) poles as shown is
initially moving to the kfL, along the axis of and away from a circubr
conducting loop. A current I is induced in the loop and acceleration of
magnet is a due to this nmellt. As seen from u1e magnet looking :r: tl:e
direction of the loop :
(a) I run:; dock.wise a11d a points to the left
(b) 1 runs counterclockwise and a points to the rigli1
(c) I runs clockwise am.'. u points to the righ:
(d) I nms counterclockwise and a points to the left
1 R.A portable generator turning at 350 rn rl/ s produces an e.m.f. of 120 V rms. If an additional 500
W light bulb is added to the circuit, what additional torque is required to keep the generator
spinning al 350 rad/s '?
[a) 0.70 .';:n (h) 1.L "\m (c) 2.9 Nm (c'._: 84 Nrn
19. A rectan};utif coil of wire rotates about an axis which is perpcn<licular to a uniform magnetic
field at a steady rate. Consider the ins1 ant when the pl;me of the coil is parallel Lo the magnetic
field lines. J\t that instant the induced dectromotivc force is :
(a) minimum (b) maximum
(c; zero (d) constant, the same at all times
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20. 1\vo conducing rings A and Bare held with their planes perpendicuJar to each other so that
their centers coincide. Radius of Bis greater than the radius of A. A current is flowing in ring A
while there is no current in B. If the current in A is changed suddenly, then in ring B :
(a). no current is induced
(b) smaIIer current than that of A is induced
(c) a large current than that of A is induced
21. A circular loop wire of radius r rotates about the z-axis with angular velocity eu. The normal to
the loop is always perpendicular to the z-axis. At time t ~ 0, the nonnal is parallel to the y-axis.
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An external magnetic field B :=.BY j+Bz k is applied. The e.m.f. £(t) induced in the loop is:
z
k i
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22. A uniform magnetic field B is directed out of the page. A metallic wire has 000000
the shape of a square frame and is placed in the field as shown. While the 000000
shape of the wire is steadily transformed into a circle in the same plane, the 000000
current in the frame : 000000
(a) is directed clockwise (b) does not appear 000000
(c) is directed counterclockwise (d) is alternating 000000
B
23. A bar magnet was pulled away from a hollow coil A as shown. A5 the south pole came out of
the coil, the bar magnet next to hoUow coil H experienced a magnetic force :
Up
Lefl.+Right
A Down
B
(a) lo the right (h) to the left (c) upwards (d) equal tu zero
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24. A rectangular loop of wire with dimensions shown is coplanar with a long
wire carrying current I. The distance between the wire and the left side of the
loop-is r. The loop is pulled to the right as indicated. What are the directions of
tl1c induced current in the loop and the magnetic forces on the left and the 1
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right sides of the loop as the loop is pulled ?

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Induced Current Force on Force on
Left Side Right Side
(a) Counterclockwise To the left To the left
(b) Counterclockwise To the right To the left
(c) Clockwise To the right To the left
(d) Clockwise lb the left To the right
25. When a magnet with its magnetic moment along the axis of a circular coil and directed
t0wards the coil is withdrawn away from the coil, parallel to itself, the current in the coil, as
:;een by the withdrawing magnet is :
(a) zero
(b) clockwise
(c) anticlockwise
(d) independent of the resistance of the coil
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26. A rod lies across frictionless rails in a uniform magnetic. field B as
shown. The rod moves to the right with speed v. In order for the
induced emf in the circuit to be zero, the magnitude of the magnetic ® ® ---+
field should : ® B®
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(a) not change
(b} increase linearly with time
(c) decrease linearly with time
ld) decrease non-1inearly with time
2 7. 'The four wire loops shown have vcnical edge lengths of __either
, L, 2L or 3L They will move with
the same speed into a region of uniform magnetic field B directed out of the page. Rank them
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according to the maximum magnitude of the induced emf, greatest to least.
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(a) 1 and 2 tie, then 3 and 4 tie (b) 3 and 4 tie, then 1 and 2 tie
(c) 4, 2, 3, 1 (d) 4 then, 2 and 3 tie and then 1
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28, The unit "henry'' is ccp1ivalent to :
(a) voil-second/ampere (b} volt/second
( c) Hmpne-volt/sernnd (d) ampere-secoml/volt
29. A bar m;i gnet was pulled away from a hollow coil A as shown in figure. As the south pole came
out of the coil, the bar magnet next to hollow coil B experienced a magnetic force :
Up
Le't+~igh'.
--.---.......-A Down
(a) to the right (b) to the leCL (c) upwards (d) downwards
30. For each of the experiments (1, 2, :i, 4) shown in figure in what direction does current flow
throi.:gh the resistor PQ ? Note that the wires a:·c ::ot always VI-Ti-lpped around the pbs:ic tulw
in th~ Si.me \Vay. l,
(1) S to be cl<Jserl (2) S to be openL-d
(3) Resistor c~il 1-'Q (4) Resistor coil !'(J

moves to ri9t11 moves to left
(]) (2) (3) (4)

(a) Pto_Q Pto Q PtoQ PtoQ
(b) PtoQ Q to I' Pro Q Q to 1-'
(c) Q tu P QtoP QtoJJ QtoP
(d) Q to P Q top P to Q P to Q
31. In a bicycle speedonw1er, a bar magnet is attachecl to the spokes of the wheel and a coil is
attached to the framt> so that the 11orth ~(_)le of the magnet moves past it once for every
revolution of the wheel_ A5 the magnet moves past the coil, a pu!st' of current is induced in the
coil. A computer then measures the ti.rne betv,..Tcn pulses ar.d com:;mtes the b:cycle's speed.
Figure shows the. m~.gnet aho'_:t to move past the mil. \iVhich of the graphs sri.ows 11e resulting
curreni pulse? Take rnnnterclockv.i,;c in figure current to be pnsitive.
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magnetic fields of the same magnitude are directed into or out of the page. (The field is zero
outside t:he dashed lines).
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(a) At position 4 EMF induced in the loop is docl-w:ise.

(b) Ar position 3 EMF induced in the loop is anticlockwise.
(c) At position 2 EMF induct~d in the loop is clockwise.
(d) At position S EMF induced in the loop is clockwise.
33. Using Lenz\; law, determine the direction of current flow in the loop for each of the two
situations shown below :
Field increases Loop shrinks

(a) (b)
(a) Andclock\vise for (a) and clock-wise for (b)

(b) Clockwise for (a) and clockwise for (h)
(c) Anticlockwise for (a) and anticlockwise for (b)
(d) Clock\ol.tisc for (a) and anticlock\'Visc for (b)
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34. A square meta; ioop of side 10 cm and resistance IQ is moved with a constant velocity partly
inside a magnetic field of2Wbm -:.i, directed into the paper, as shown in the figure. This loop is
conne ctec to a network of ft ve resistors each of value 3 n. [f a steady current of 1mA flows in
:he Jocp, then the speed of the loop is :
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(a) O.5 c:::s- 1 (b) I cms-1 (c) 2 cms-1 (d) 4 cms-1

35, Two cor.d'Jcting rings P and Q of radii rand 2r rotate uniformly in opposite directions with
centre of mass velocities 2v and v respectively on a conducting surface S. There is a uniform
rnapet:c field of magnitude B perpendicular to the plane of the rings. The potential difference
·:ienveen the highest points of the two rings is :
1i P s a
(a) ..:ero (h) 4Bvr (c) 8Bur (d) I6Bur
36. Select t:i.e correct alternative. A thin semidrcular conducting ring of
radius R is falling wit.i. its plane verticlll in a horizontal magnetic
---+
:r.di1c:ior. B. A: th1e position MNQ the speed of the ring is v and the 'k X '1 -
potcnt:al diffr.rl:nct• devdopNI across the ring is :

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X
V
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M Q
(;i) Z(~[Q
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(b) a:i.d M is at higher potential
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(c) rrRB1.' am: Q is at higher potential
(dJ 2RH1,, am'. Q_ is at higher potential
37. A t:i:n c:n:dar ring of area 10 1 m 2 is held perpendicular tu a uniform magnetic field of
ind:.ic:ion 0.1 '"'.'. A small cut is made in the ring and the galvanomet'er is connected across the
c.nds such that ~he total resistance of the circuit is 0.10. The ring is squee'.led to area
0 .5 x l O- l m 2 i:1 time O.1 sec. The ave rage induced current in the circuit is :
(a) :.nsuocient data (b) 0.05 A (c) 0.5 A (d) 5 A
38. A Jong straight conductor is placed along axis of a circular coil of radius R. If ct>:
I A
':he curre::.t, as shown in figure, starts decreasing with time, the current
inc'..!ced ::'. loop wouid be :
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(a) clockv,ise (ACBJ

(b) anticiockwise (ABCJ
(c) cannot be decided
(d) there will be no induced current.
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39. In a long hollow vertical metal pipe a magr.et is dro:i?ec:. During its fall, the acceleration of
magnet:
(a) will decrease linearly
(b) will decrease upto a value which is less tha:, g
(c) will decrease to zero and will attain a terrr.:r.al spe.ed
Cd) may increase or decrease
40. A bar magnet is released from rest along the axis o: a very long, vertical copper tube after some
time, the magnet :
(a) will stop the tube (b) will move with almost constant speed
(c) will move with acceleration g (c) will oscillate
41. A square coil ABCD is lying in xy-plane v.-ich ::s cer.tre at origin. A long straight wire passing
through origin carries a current i == 2 t in negative ::: -direction. The induced current in the coil
is:
(a) clockwise 01) antic\oclavise : c) alte,,~ating (<l) zero
42. A conductor AB of length I oriented along x-a.xis :':'.oves i:1 ry-piane with velocity: == v O ( i- j}
A magnetic field B=B 0 (r+ j] exists in the reg;on. r:-.,e induced emf is :
(a) ..f2B 01v 0 (b) 2B 0 lv 0 (c) B 0 1rJ (d) zero

43. The circuit shown is ~n a uniform magnetic field tha: is :r.:o the page and
is decreasing in magnitude at the rate of 150 tesla.·se.cond. The ideal
ammeter reads :
(a) 0.15 A Cb) 0.35 A
(c) 0.50 A Cd) 0.65 A
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44. A conducting loop starts falling verticaliy a·:iove 2. wire carrying constant
current to the left. The induced current in t.1e loo:_J at L'-ie moment shown is in :
0
(a) clockwise direction (b) anticlcck¥,ise direction
(c) zero (d~ im?Ossible to determine
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45. A conducting loop is halfway into a magnetic field. Suppose the magnetic field begins to
increase rapidly in strength. What happens to the loop?
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(a) The loop is pushed upward, toward the top of the page.
(b) The loop is pushed downward, toward the bottom of the page.
(c) The loop is pulled to the left into the magnetic field.
(d) The loop is pushed to the right, out of the magnetic field.
46. Comment on the magnetic field.
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:@~·~lnducedE
• • • •
(a) rncreasing (b) Decreasing
(c) Constant (d) Cannot be predicted
(f"\More than One Alternative are Correct

t. Figure shows the essential parts of an apparatus to demonstrate the Hall effect. Which of the
following statements is/are correct?
W!J)
(a) In the arrangement above, rhe Hall potential difference fa developed across PQ.
(b) The magnitude of the Hall potential is greater if the applied magnetic flux density is
increased.
(c) The magnitude of the Hall potential is less if the width PQ of t11e specimen is
decreased.
(d) Hall potential is independent of material used for conductor.
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2. A circular conducting loop of radius ra and r.aving ::-esistarrce per unit length'},.,,
as shown in the figure is placed in a magnetic field B •shk1 is constant in space
and time. The ends of the loop are crossed and pulled :n opposite directions
with a velocity v such that the loop always re::rnins ci:-ci.:lar and the radius of
the loop goes on decreasing, then :
(a) radius of the loop changes with r as r = r0 - n_·;:
(b) EMF induced in the loop as a function o: time is e = 2Bv[r0 -vt/1t]
. d uce d m
(c) current m . I = ~-
. th e loop 1s Bu
21r1.
(d) current induced in the loop is I == B~

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3. Consider the arrangement shown in the figure- a co:1cucting rod is lying on X X ~ X X X
a U-shaped conductor, making good e1ecaical contact. The rod to move or XacX
X XX X
::ii:~x:icxx
rotate. The arrangement is placed in a mag:".etic fie'.d. 1f the magnetic field x x 8x ~ x
strength is decreased, the rod : X~XXK:X
X: .X 1C J:: .X X
(a) remains stationary (bJ slide, to the right
(c) slides to the left (d) :o:ates clockwise
(e) moves up (out of page) en move~ down (into page)
(g) none of the above
4. In a region there exists a magnetic field Be along positive x-axis. A metallic wire of length 2a
and one side along x-axis and one side parallel cf y-a.xi, :s rotating about y-axis with a angular
velocity w. Then at the instant shown.
y
z
(a) Potential difference across PQ is 0.
(b) Potential difference across PQ is -=-B O::cc 2 .

2
(c) Potential difference across QR is _:_ B O(I)'.l ~.

' 2
(d) Potential difference across QR is B Or«: ~.
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1. A conducting circular rigid loop near a long straight current carrying wire as shown. Match the
following table:
,
....
j y-axis
,,,,,
............•
l-- . _l -----Column~!
- --- -- ·1 -- [ -_ . -- -- -C~l~;-Ii . -- -- -· --J
----- __ --- --------·----·--·--
_........,.,
(A) 0
If c1:1,rrent is intr.eased. (P) Induced cu~ent in the loop_'.is clockwise.
.... ..
'
(B) ff cum.mt is decreased. (Q) Induced current in the loop is anticlockwise.
(C) If loop is moved away fi:om (R) Wire will attract the loop and there will be no
the wire ,maintaining torque about y-axis.
constant current in the
s~raight wire .. ..
(S) Wire will repel· the loop and there will be no
. torque. about y-axis .
2.
-- . ·:H., . -----
- ~·~- - ~ ·-- -·
.
~
~~lu~~:1 - . - . -
.I ~ -· -- . --
,--r --. -_ ·-· ---.-
r - 0, --
.C~l~;~-II -- · :-:1
- - - - ------ - .-.!.
(A) A circular conducting loop rotating aboudts (P) Net induced e.m.f. in the loop is
axis in a uniform constant magnetic -field non-zero.
perpendicular to its plane,
(B) Acircular conducting loop moving along its (Q) Net induced emf is zero but a small
plane, in pure tranSl{ltion in a uniform part of the loop may ·have some
constant magnetic field perpendicular to its e.m.f. induced across it.
plane.
(C) A circular roncluc:1 ing Juop pl;-H:ed in a (R) Indm:ecl e.m.f. in any snwll part· of
maguetic f.ield perpendicular tu it~ plaue the loop is zero.
wliich is d1..Treasi11g with lime.
(D) A square comlucting loup rol c11ing a bout ii.~ (S) Jrnluceu rdect1 ii: fidd oulside 1he
sidl' in a uniform coJJstanl mag1w1ic field cumluclu.r is zero.
pclpendirnlar to its ;ixis. Consider a lime
when the plane of the loop is parallel 10·.the
magnetic field.
(T) Curn•m Jlo\\'S in the loop.
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dissipative forces in all cases.
(A) System (P)

experiences net
torque initially
8;b6ut c.
·Ste
·-·····t..:}'"a
p
·charged.
- bead
A charged bead is constrained to move along a

nonaconducting ring in gravity free space. A dipole is fixed at
the centre of ring. Charge is released from perpendicular
bisector of dipole at t "" 0. System is bead.
(B) Angular velocity (Q)
<1bout C first
increases then .
decreases.
A spherical ballmade of wood is released inside water from

rest in the configuration shown at t =0. Point C is geometric
centre of ball. System is ball.
(C) System executes (R) -+
. ,. ·~ '. ·~
.periodic motion B
- - ~ uniformly
~~-=+==t=C::j:::=fi-::.,,,---r:, charged disc
Disc hangs with an elastic wire of some torsional stiffness.

Uniform magnetic field is suddenly switched on at t =0.
System is disc.,
....
(D) Acceleration of (S) Iii 2 B
z'-
~
.z
r•
centre of mass of •C ~
system is zero
I Iii I
z
initially.
A current carrying coil is placed in a uniform magnetic field
parallel to the plane of coil at t =0, coil lies in a gravity free
space. System is coil. ,
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A boy on a swing small 'angular amplitude. When swiug·gets

to mean position (t ""O) boy instantaneously stands up.
Syste""! is swing and boy.
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Comprehension - 1
At time t =0, a rectangular single-loop coil of resistance

0 0
R -= 5.00 Q dimension W :: 2. OQ cm and L =cl0.0 cm enters
a region of constant magnetic field directed into the page
with B = 2.50 T. The length of the region containing the
m·agnetic field. is LIJ =::5.0 cm as shown. The coil is t - L=,10.00 cm
observed to move to the right with the constant speed ,of ® ®
;2.oocm/s.
L6=5.00cm
1. At time t =0.500 s, what is the magnitude of the applied force required to maintain this
velocity ?
(a) o (b) I.OD x 10-sN (c) 1.25 x 10-5 N (d) 1.75 x 10-sN
(e) 2.25 x 10-sN
2. At time t:: 3.00 s, what is the magnitude of the applied force required to maintain this
velocity?
(a) 0 (b) 1.00 xrn- N
5 (c} 1.25 x 10-5 N (d) 1.75 x 10-sN
(e) 2.25 x 10-5 N
a. What is the power dissipation in the coil at time t ==2.00 s?
(a) LOO x 10-7 W (b) I.SO x 10-7 W (c) 2.00 x 10-7 W (d) 2.50 X 10-7 W
(c) 3.00 X 10-7 W
4. In which direction will the induced current flow through the loop at time t :c2.00 s?
(a) clockwise
(b) counter-clockt<rise
(c) There is no induced current at time t =2.00 s
(d) None of these
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1A t:ype of proje~~ile launcher is sh~wn in the figurebelow. ;,.·-;;~g~
<;urrent· moves fa a ci~~~
loop composed of fixed rails, a battery and a very light bar touching th~·rails, The loop lies in
a horizontal plane~ A magn~tic field of i'. 70 Tis perpendicular l'O the plane of.the circuit. The·
bar has a le:rigth,of o.ioo m,. a mass of 1.52 x rn~1kg and .a -resistance of 4.oox 10-3 11,_ The
bar is made of copper-which has a re~;istivity-of 1.70 x 10 ·!! n.m. \11/heil the switch is closed,
thE~ bar (!xpcriences an acceleration of 4.~o .>< 10 2 'm/s 2 •
fT
-
T ®
................... · ,. ._.~~==-~=----~=-'-===-'-=~
5. What is the cruss-sectional ama of the bar ?
'
/
rails
(a) 6.72x10-7 m 2 (b) 7.13x10""7 m 2 (c) 7.96:d0"' 7 m 2

(e) 9.43 X 1_0-7 m 2
6. In which direction does the bar move when the switch is closed ?
(a) To the right
(b) Tl> the left
(c} Out of the page, i.e., the bar jumps off the fixed rails
1. When the switch is closed, what is the current through the bar?
(a) 1.00 A (b) 2.01 A (c) 3.02 A (d) 4.03 A
(e) !:i.04 A
Comprehension - 3
The 1nobile sid~ ofthe tri~ngtilar conducting'framc made of uniform ¥{ire • •

as shown in the figure is· ;;lid symmetrically at i:J.- uniform speed qf "
1( X . . ~l t
v ,,,,, O.lm/s alµng th,e qv~ othenides. The p.ori~q.p.t_a1~meis in a verti~1l ·JI' •
homogeneous magnetic field with an induction ofB =OAT. At a cenain. '>I '
instant,
• . '
the length
- -
of-- each
•
side
-
is I,,,,, im and combined
-
resistance- of ·-all-- ·Jt,,.
three S!C!es is l.Q.
J( :ic it. ,. 1·
•',x•.JlX••
~-~====----=-=...........- - = ~ = =............
-·.....~...._......: . . . .
8. How much is the electromotive force induced in the circuit at the moment shown ?
(a) 0.04 V (b) 0.12 V (c) 0.06 V (d) None of these
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(a) It increases. {b) It remains constant.
(c) It decreases. (d) None of thc~c.
10. How much power is required for slidiug al the instant shown if friction is uegligiblc?
8 4
(a) mW (b) 1.6 mW (c) mW (d) None of these
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Comprehenslon-4
The fact that a changing magnetic flux produces an electric field is basic to the operation of j
many high energy particle accelerators. Since the principle was first successfully applied to
the acceleration of electrons (or p particles) in a device called the betatron, this method of
acceleration is often given that name~ The general idea in\,'olved is shown in figure. · 1
• C ~
157
An electromagnet is used to produce a changing flux through a circular loop defined by the
dol).ghnut shaped vacuum chamber. We see· that there will be an elecrricJield E along the
circular .length of the doughnut, f. e., circling the magnet poles, given by
' 2~=~ .
dt
Where a is. the radius of the dou'ghn ut. Any charged particle inside the vacuum chamber will'
experience a force qE and will accelerate. Ordinarily. the charged particle would shoot out of
the vacuum chamber and becomes lost.
However, if the magnetic field at the position of the doughnut is just p_roper .to satisfy the
relation. ·
Centripetal force = magnetic force
mv 2 .
or --- ::c:qv8
a -
then the.
charge will travel in a .circle within the 'doughnut. By proper shaping of the magnet'
pole piec~s, this relation can.be satisfied. As a result;. the charge will move at high speed along
the loop within the doughnut. Each time it goes around the loop, it has in effect, fa.Iien
through a potential difference equal to the induced emf, namelys = d$_ Its energy aftern trips
, dt
around- the loop will be q(m;).
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11. Working of betatron is not ba,;ect' upon which of the following theories J
(a) Changing magnetic flux induces electric field.
(b) Charged particles at rest can be accelerated only by electric fields.
(c) Magnetic fields can apply a force on moving charges which is perJ.i.endicular to both
magnetic field and motion of the particle.
(d) Bda particles are emitted in radioactive decay process.
12. Variable magnetic flux:
(a) can change sinusoidally
(b) should either increase or decrease all the time
(c) must becomes zero when induced field is maximum
-(d) none of the above
13. Magnetic field which keeps the particles in circular path musr:
(a) remain a constant every where
(b) in~:rease gradually which is proportional to _K. E. of the particle
(c} increase gradually which is proportional-to speed of the particle
(d) mme of the above
Comprehension - 5
A metallic circular lo~p having the radiu~ r lies in xy~plane with its centre.at-the origin. Take
the positives-direction as the direction of the positive normal to the loop. A toil of N mrm:
and radius R carrying some current l lies in the plane z = z 0 wh.hitscentre-at (0, O,z 0 ). An
The
I ohsetver stationed :3-~(?,
_o, 2: 0 ) finds the current in th_e coil to be anticl?tj{~e.
pushed towards .the ongm with constant speed v O. It ts kn.9·wn that th~ i:adms of the loop
_~<< R. Tl~c current in the coil increases with time as I= b,k : _
coil is
·J
14. Tile flux of the magnetic field through the loop is :

(a) inwards and increasing with time (b) outwards and decreasing w1th time ·
(c) outwards and increasing with time (d) inwards and decreasing with time
15. The induced current in the loop ean be attributed to :
(a) motional emf only
(b) induced electric field only
(c) both motional emf and induced electric field
(d) neither motional e.m.f. nor induced electric field
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1 . A potent i1)meter wire CD is made in form of a circle as shown. When
a metai::c neec'.'.e w,.,_nst' one er.d is :i.t the cent::-e of the circle :s
rotated clockwise with a constant angular velocity, the VA -V8 v/s t
graph will be :
VABl
(a) 0'
!'°r (b;
- t
_______.,
Cd)
V t
2. Acor.ducting rod is ffi(JVed v,:i:h a consran t velocity 1; in a magnetic field. A potern ial difference
appears ;;cross ~he t½'o ends :
•) ) -1- -I- • ->
(a) if vii I Ch) ifvllB (c) iflllB (d) none of these ,
3. A copper bar of length l is dropped frnm a small heitht' h' above the earth's surfan:. The axis of
the bar n·:::ains :-.orizontal arrJ magnetic E-\V t.hmughout, The hurizon:i't'. component of tlw
ear:h m..ignetic field is R. !:::mediately before striki:-1g the grm:ul, tr.e potential di::ere:-.Cl'
between the ends of the bar is :
(a) 2Bl)nh (b) Bl~2gh (c) nl git (d) 2Bl 1:l1
4. 1\vo coils c;;irrying current in oppositf' directfo~.s are placed co-axially with ci·ntrcs at some
fi:-.:tc sep;,r2.tio:-1. If dlcy are b:-ougb.t clo~er to each orher rt.en current flo,si:-,g in the::-. should :
(a) dccrc;ise (b) increase (c) remain constant (d) become zero
5. In the circuit shown in figure, a conducting wire HF is moved with a A H K
X X X
constam- speed v towards left, The complete circuit is placed in a X X (
-1- ~ X X ;, 'X -,:
uni:o:m magnetic fieM 8 perpendicula:- to the plane o: the circuit x , ,1 x , ,Tc
X X X K X X
directed in inward direction. The currt'nt in HKDE is : G [l
E
(a) doclcwise (b) <1.nticlockwise
(c) altern.iting (d) Zf'fO
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6. A conducting rod of length l moves with velocity u a direction parallel to a long wire carrying a
steady current J. The axis of the rod is maintained perpendicu1ar to the wire with near end a
distance r away as shown in the fig. Find the e.m.f. induced in the rod.
l -----JI,,
(a) µ:lu1nc·;l)
_rt
..(_l_)
(c) µ 0 /u 1
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7. A unifonn circular ring of radius R, massm has uniformly distributed charge q. The ring is free
to rotate about its own' axis (which is vertical) without friction. In the space, a uniform
magnetic field B, directed vertically downwards, exists in a cylindrical region. Cylindrical
region of magnetic field is co-axial with the ring and has radius, greater than R. If induction of
magnetic field starts increasing at a constant rate. The angular acceleration of the ring will be :
(a) dir~ctly proportional to R (b) directly proportional to q
(c) . dire~tly,proportional tom (d) independent of R and m
8. A metallic rod of length L is being rotated in a uniform rn agneric field with a constant angular
velocity ffi about an axis passing .through the rod, L/3 from one end, The rotation axis is parallel
to the ,magnetic field. The induced e.m.f. due to magnetic field between the rips of the rod will
be:,·
(~) -~L 2 /3 (b) euBL 2 /9 (c) euBL2 /6 (d) 2euBL2/9
9. A uniform but time variant magnetic field, directed out of the plane of pa per, is
switched on at t =O in a certain circular region. The magnetic field is
increasing at the rate; dB/ dt "" ri = constant. A disc of non-conducting material
of mass M has a radius R and is free to rotate in the region, about an axis
parallel to the magnetic field and passing through the center region of
magnetic field. One face of the disc is charged uniformly with surface charge
( +ve) of density o. The angular velocity of the disc at any timer> 0 is given by:
(a) zero (b) ncrriR 2 t/2M clockwise
(c) nOTJR 2t/M anticlockwise (d) none of these
10. A rnppcr ri11g of resistivity p aud diameter D is placed in a unifonn magnetic field B
perpemlicular tu tl1e plaue of ring. The di,mwter Df the wire of lhe ring is d << D. For lhe
induced current I, the rate uf change of magnetic field is :
(a) rr~zD (b) 3rrJ/d ( c) 161 p (d) ,rJJ :l
16/.p lGip 1rDdz 16/p
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11, Two identical condttcto rs P and Q are placed on Lwe) fric:tionlcss rails R and S in a uniform
magnetic field dire1,;ted into the plane. If Pis moved in the direction shown in figure with a
constant speed then rod Q :
p Q
... (3
. X
,,_
IC
"
R V,4-!..- IC
">
"
s------,-- " "
A >
~
• ~ >
(a) will be attached towards P

(b) will be repelled away from P
(c) w:ill remain stationary
(d} may be repelled or attracted towards P
12. A non-conducing ring of radius r has charge Q. A magnetic field perpendicular to the plane of
the ring changes at the rate dB. The torque experienc:cd by the ring is :
dt
(b) Qr2 dB dB
(a) zero (d) nr 2 Q -
de ilt
13, A metallic rod is being rotated in it uniform magncric field with a constant angular velocity w.
The rotatfon axis of the rod is vertical and passing through its midpoint, If specific charge of
free electrons in the rod is ( e/m) , then for what va Iue of ul ( vector) will the potential difference
between the tip of the rod and its midpoint be z;ero ? Take magnetic field to be venically
upwards: ·
(a) Befm ·upwards (b) Be/2m upwards
(c) Be/m downwards (d) He/2m downwards
14. A line charge of X cou1omb/m is in the form of a circular wheel ofradius a and is free to rotale
in a horizontal plane with centre at origin of a cuordinate system in XY--plane. There is a
A
coaxial magnetic field B =B O k extending upto a radim b(b < a), with ccmcr at origin. If the
magnetic field is switched off, the angular velocity roof the whee] is given by : (Moment of
Inertia of coil is = I)
na 2 hi.B _
(a) - - - dockw1se a.c; seen from above
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n-b 2 a11..R _
(b) - - - clodao\'ISc as seen from above
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( c) - . I ,_, . '- b
- - ant:tc OCl\.WJse as seen irom a ove
I
rcb 2 a),B
(d) - ·c1 __1_ • as seen from a b ove
- - ann - oo,.w1se
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15. Two infinitely long couducting parallel rails arc connected Lluough a
capacitor C as shown in the figure. A l'.onductor of length l is movt'd with
co::stant s;ieed t::. W'.1:c:1 of rhc following graph best de;i:ci:s the va:fa:.ion
of current through :he conductor with time ?
(a) C"na~c .
I (t)
!(lime)
(c) CurrcltL (C) c,,,.;,t _,--- •

I :t)
I= 0 !{time)
. r(t) (
t(tim[i)
16. When th c coil carrying a steady current is short circuited, the current decreases Tl times in time
t c·. The time constant of the circuit is :
(a: 10 bri Cb) tJ-°'1 (cJ r 0 7 (d) t 0 /inri
I 7. A resistnn ce\ess cond 11c1 or moves in uniform magnetic field 011 a uniform A
F:
rcctang 11 ];1 r loop of resistance R M th constant veluc i ty. In moving from CD to
EF, currt>nt through conductor :
Ca) incn'ases and tlwn decrea~es
(b) dent>ases and then increases B
(c) rem:1ins constant
(d) decreases continuously
18. The ma/;netic flux through a srationa1y loop \.vit:, resistance R va:ks duri::g inte:-val of time T
as¢""' at(T - t), The heat genera:ed during ±is tlm~ neglecting tlw inducta::ice of loop will be:
(a) a2T~ (b) a2Ti (c) a2T (d) a2T:i
3R 3R JR R
19. A long ~ttaight wire is parallel to one <'<lgc as in fig. If the current in the long wire is varies in
time as I - l Os-:-,, wh,it wC be thf' induced e.m.f. ir, the loop?
1-
(a). µolil 1n( d + a) (b) 11 0 bl 1n( d + a)

, 1H d 2nr d
(c) ~1 0 /JI in( d + aJ ''i Jl 0 bI , ( d
( ct, - -in, - -
;rr , d+a
~T \ d
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20. A wire loop is placed in a region of time varying magnetic field which is oriented orthogonally
to the plane of the loop as shov:n in the figure. The graph shows the magnetic field variation as
the function of time. Assume the positive e.m.f. is the one which drives a current in t11e
clockwise direction and seen by the observer in the direction of B, Which pf the fo1!ov.'ing
graphs best represents the induced e.m'.f. as a function of time.
B
(~
(bJ ~~ I
1
I
2
I
1 l
(d) 'h t, t, I
r-ttr
21, A straight line conductor of length 0.4 m is moved with a speed of 7 m/s perpendicular to a
magnetic field of intensity 0.9 Wb/m 2 • The induced e.m.f. across the conductor is :
(a) 5.04 V (b) 1.26 V (c) 2.52 V (d) 2s·.2 V
22. A straight horizontal conductor PQ of length 1and mass m slides down on C
A
two smooth conducting fixed parallel bars, set inclined at an angle 8 to the
horizontal. The top ends of the bar are connected by a capacitor of capacity
C. The system is placed in a uniform magnetic field B, in the direction
perpenclicular to the inclined plane formed by the bars. If the resistance of
the bars and the sliding conductor are negligible, the acceleration of sliding
conductor is expressed as :
(a) a= mgsin0 (b) a= mgcosO
m +H 2l 2 C m + B 2l 2 C
23. In previous question, if P is on the left midpoint :
(a) magnet experiences no torque
(b) magnet experiences no net force but experiences a torque
(c) magnet experiences a rightwarcl force as well as a torque
(d) magnet will not experiences a rightward force as well as a torque
24. The magnetic field in a certain cylindrical region is changing with time
according to the law B = [16 - 4t 2 ] tesla. The induced electric field at point P at
time t = 2 sec is :
(a) Svolt/m (b) 6volt/m
(c) 4volt/m (d). none of these
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25. Figure shows a uniform cross-sectional conducting ring of radius r and total
resistance R in contact with two vertical conducting rails, which are joined at the top.
The rails have no friction and resistance. There is a uniform magnetic field B
perpendicular to the plane of rails. If ring falls with the velocity v, then :
4Bvr 4Bvr
(a)-1 1 =0;/ 2 = - - (b) / 1 , : : - - ; / 2 ""O
R R
(C) I _ 4Bvr ·[ _ 2Bvr
i -T· -T 2
(d) none of these
26. A circular wire loop of radius R rotates with an angular speed co in a uniform
magnetic field B, as shown in the figure above. If the e.m.f. & induced in the
loop is & 0 sin rot, then the angular speed of the loop is :
(a) s 0 R/B (b) 2 xe 0 /R
(c) s 0 /(BrrR 2) (d) s ~ /(BR 2 )
(e) tan -I (E O/(Be)
2 7. A cond Uc.ting bar rolls down a slope made of conducting rails. The bottom ends of the rails are
coMected by another conducting rail as shown in the figure. There is a uniform magnetic field
B pointing upward. Due to the bar's motion, there is an induced current in the bar-rail circuit.
What is the direction of the magnetic force on the bar ?
if f fsf ff
(a) Up along the slope (b) Down the slope
(c) Towards left (horizontal) '
(d) Towards right (horizontal)
28. Three wire loops and an obseiver are positioned as shown in the B
figure. From the observer's point of view, a current I flows
counter-clockwise in the middle loop, which is moving towards the
observer with a velocity v. Loops A and B are stationary. This same
observer would notice that :
(a) clockwise currents are induced in loops A and B.
(b) counter-clockwise currents are induced in loops A and B.
(c) a clockwise current is induced in loop A; but a counter-clockwise current is induced in
loop B.
(d) a counter-clockwise current is induced in loop A; but a clockwise current is induced in
loop B. •
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the plane of the page cvcry,.,vhere wi1hin a rectangular region as shown.
A wire circuit in the shape of a semicircle is uniformly mtatecl
counterclockwise in the plane of thC' page about an axis A. The axis A is
perpendicular to the page at the edge of the field aud directed th rough
the center of the str.1ight-line portion of the circuit Which uf the
following ~raphs wedge approximates 1he magnetic flux!)! linked with the circuit as a function
o: t:me t ?
w
Cal of lJlrL" (b)
(d)+~66..,
30. In given figure, a wire loop has been bent so that iL has three segments : y
segmem- a/J (a quarter circle), be (a square corner), ,md ca (straight). Here
are three choices for a magnetic field through the loop :
-~ ....
(1) B1 -3 i+7 j-Stk
4 /\
,,
A
/\
A
A ,..._
(2J H 2 = St i- 4 j 15k
•"\
z
~.
.
(3) B3 =2i-5tj-12k
where H is in millitesla and tis in second. :f the inrlnn,d current in t'le loop clue
~ ~
to B ~, B 2 and
~
B 3 are i 1 , i 2 and i 3 res pcctively then :

(a) i 1 > i; > i 3 (bJ i 2 > i 1 > ( 1
31. Consider two identical 1:ircular loop<. of radius a, separately by a distance a, with the second
(right hand) coil rotated s'.:ghtly dock,vise relative to the first when looking from above as
shown in figure (a) :
lop view Side view
I/ 1-igure (a)
L .
Figure (b)
A iarge current is suddcdy injected into the left hand loop. V!har happcr,s to the right hand
loop?
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:i:_·:--. .~_:_.. -:-::: ":·_
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(a) Force 10 the left, torque rotates clockwise (in top view).
(b) Fore<' to the right, torque rotates dockwise (in top view).
(c) Force :o the ::ght, torque rntates counter" clockwise (in top view) ..
(d) Can't tell without knowing which direction cunl'nt injected into left loop.
:-J2. An electron at rest can be set into motion by a:
[I] constant E [ (] constant ll
[TH] variable E [IV] time variable B
(a) I, II (h) JI, IV (c) I, llI (d) I, HI, IV
~ ~ A
33. An electromagnetic wave whose B field is given by B = B 0 j sin(kx -wt) p.tsses along the
x-axis. A rectangular loop PQRS of length land width w is :;:,laced with its larger dbcnsior:
alorrg the x-axis, in the xz plane. The ;1ct e.rr:.f. irrduced in the icop is always zero. Then, we
can conclude that :
y
S R
z
(a) l = "A./2 (b) / -)_
(c) 1= 111. (d) I n , i../'2 C,, = any integer)
34. There exists a uniform h11t time varying magnetic fiekl B =a+ bt normal to plam~ of paper in ;i
cylindrical region as shown. A rectangnlar conduclini:; loop is placed as shown. lnduced e.m.f.
in brandw.s AB and BC: are:
A 0
(a) rrR z .b/2 , 0 (h) 2R 2 b,O (c) 0, rrR 2 b/8
35. A wire frame as shown in figure is m,ide to rotaH~ about a vertical axis pas~irtg through 0.
There exi?ts a uniform horizontal rn,ignetic field of induction 1-l -1 tesla if 0/\ and =-Jim
AH = 2m. If the frame rotates (slow Jy) about ' O' with angular velocity directed along ?,-axis
~av:r.g magnit:.ic:c m = 4 rnd/s. Lhe p(ltrntial difference bet\vce;1 0 and B is :
,t ~. • X X y
:y~'
: :(~'
' :,\~ : )----x
·g"""< ' ' A' Z
(a) 2,f2 V {Ii) 2 v_ (c) 4 V ( d) none of these
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two light bulbs as drawn in figure C 1 • For figun· C 2 and C 3 , a shorting wire of negligihl<:
resistance is adced as ~hm.,71. Ass·..:.:~1c that the magnetic field from the solent)id, shown comin;;
out of the plane of the page, <lecreas!'s uniformly with time at the same rate for each circuit.
Rank the l·ircuits for tlw brightness of the bulb labeled R 1 from ]ffightest to dimmesr.
R~
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R,
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_j R2 R2
c, C2 C,
(a) C 1 > C 3 > C 2 (b) C 1 >C 2 C3 (c)C 2 >C 3 >C 1 (d) C 3;., L'1 > C:i
37. The currt'nt ! ir: t'.1e straight conducrnr varies s:r.muidally with
t:me 2s shovv11. (A positive value of I is in tiH' direcdon
indicated). At time t 1 , the induced current in tlu~ rectangular
loop is clockvvise. Wh;ll is the currem in the rectangular loop at
time t 2 and time f 3 rc.<;pcctively ?
(2) Lero; cim:kwise
(b) Zern; counter-clockwise
I0
(c) Clockwise; clockwis('
(d) Clockwise; counter clockwise
38. Inside a long cylindr:c;il soleno'.d of re.di us R. h2s a magnetic i:eld
exists w:-:ich that is approxiraa:ely llniform i:-. spJ.cc but varies
with time as B = B O - pt . where B O a11d j1 are positi vc numbers. B 2R 8 o"t 0 1 pap .. ,
points ou1 of the paper ;11 t ""0 in an end-on view of I he solenoid

as show11 helow. The magnitude and direction of the electric
fiek a L ,i radial dista:1cc 2R f:·om tr.e axis of rhe soleno:d is :
(a) R P/4, counter-clnd{wise (b) R Pl 4, clockv:ise
(c) R ~/'.!., counter-clm·kwise (d) R jl/2, clockwise
39. The bar magnet is oric'.nted so that it lies along the axis of a coil of wire as ~hewn in the
diagram. If the magnet is quickly row.red about a vertical axis nntil the opposite end (south
pole) poi ms toward the mil, t:~.e c.:rec'. ion of the ir.d11ced current (as see:: from 1 he mag1,.el) :n
the loops of wire in the mil will be :
[s NI A1
..
\yJJ'
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(a) without meaning bemuse there will no induced e.m.f. or current.

(b) c!Ol'.kwisc if the m,ignet is rntated c:lockwise, and ,ice versa.
(c) couuter-clockwise if the magnet is rotated clockwise, and vict· versa.
{d) the s;1me, whether the magnet is rotated clockwise or corin1er·clockwise.
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1. A conc.ucting ri.--i.g R is placed on the axis of il ba:- magnet.I\.!. Th~ plime of R is perprndicu]a:- to
this axis. M can move along this axis :
(a) M will repel R when it is moving roward R.
(b) M will attrac·t R when it is moving toward R.
(c) .1\.-f will repel R ·.vhen it is mming away from R
(d) M will attract R when it is moving away from U _

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2. A conducting rod AC of length 4l is ·rotated about a point O in a uniform magnetic field B
directed into t:he paper. AO == l anc UC: == 31. Then :
" • -· !l
X X X
A__'.:'_'~__,
.........._ _ _ C
X X Q X X· ~
Vo"" B©l2 . 9 ~
(a) VA (b) 1/ n - Ve =-Belli·
2 2
(c) V,;-Vc=4Bool 2 Cd) Ve -V0 =~B{),1 2
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1, Match the following and select the correct altemativ~s glven below :
(A) Unit q_f magnetic·; ndi.Jction (Bl

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(B) Dimensions of R
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(C) Unit of /1;~- (permi ability)
(D) 'Di ITH'~Si~IlS ofµ o

(R) _Ncwtop!Amp-111l"l er, :
(S) Ncwton/(Amp);,
---~
•., ~
----~----+---.--
(E) Dimc1isions:of m,1r,neti~ momcm ,
.. ~ ~
(T) rv1° t?T OA~ : ,
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The figure below shows a rod having initial velocity u on smooth conducting: parallel rails in
horizontal plane.
B .--) uniform constant magnetic field .intensity
I--t cunent
:,1;; ~- X
-•·-u•
~ B
R"'
R --t resistance
x· " " m--) mass of rod
'"·--------''----' X ~-
-•f
·v,: 1--) distance betWeen parallel rails
1. Give the correct order of initials Tor F for following statements. Use T if sratemep.t is true an<l
F if it is false.
S1 : Initial power developed by induced e.m.f. is Bilu
S2: Retardation of rod is constant.
(a) TT (b) TF (c) FT Cd) FF
2. Give the correct order of initials Tor I• for following statements. Use T if statement is true and
F if it is false.
S1 : Power developed by force due to magnetic field on free charges inside rod is Bnu.
S2: Total power developed by force due to magnetic field in the above system is I 2 R.
(a) TT (b) TF (c) FT (d) FF
Compreh~nsion - 2
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'A conducting square wire frame abed of side l is 'pulled by horizontal
force so that it moves with consrant velocity v. A uniform magnetic ,_
field of strength B is existing perpendicufar to the plane of wire. The
resistance per unit-length of,vire is"- and negligible self inductance. If
at t :c:O, frame is just at the boundruy of magnetic field.
"
.~=----=-.. . . ==--=='=-,,,,.,.,...._===-----====--=----......-======-
S. The e.m.f. across ab at t =-l-:

·2u
Bvl
(a) (b) zero (c) Bvl (d) none of these
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2v :
() Bvl 3m,l
a - (b) Bvl (c) -···· (d) none of these
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5. Find the applied hotizo ntal force on be ( F) as a functio 11 of time •t' (t < .?.J :
~ V
B 2 vl
( a) - (b) B 2 vl (c) B 2 vl
-t (d) none of these
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6. If resistance of wire frame is negligible and self inductance of loop is L, then current in wire
frame at t =-l :
3v
Bl 2 Bl2.
(a) (b) -·-··
3L L
(c) infinite (d} information are insufficient to decide
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·The-·oonclµcting connector ab mass m and length L cari freely slide a -_ I

o~-'-.a -h(?tizontril long c9nducting parallel J°ails c~mnected by .------.--i~-- ' 1
':
capac,itor.¢ :at
one ends (as· shown in figure). A. non-conducting
L
. ~ '
light sp·npg{spring con~t. K} connected to the connec:t.or ab and it

is- m.- a f'eJaxcd srate. The whole system is placed in uniform
magnetic field of strength B directed into the plane of rails (as . I!'......
shown in figure). Now at Jimc t = 0, connector is suddenly given a x=O
velocity.11 0 in rightward direction. If resistance and se]f inductance of circuit is negligib]e
d1en: : ' ·-
7. The magnitude of acceleration of connector as a function of x :

(a) Kx (b) K~ (c) ~ (d) none of these
m m -B'iL2 C m +B 2L2C
8~ The maximum compression in the spring:
1m=n 21?c
VovIm·+ BK L C
2 2
(a) Vo~~ K -
(b)
(d) none of these
9~ The rod will execute (after prujet.:ting it at t =0} :

(a),.S~IM
(b)'harinonic motion but not SHM
(c) · The rod will come at rest at certain position then afcerward it will not move
(d) nmie of the above
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1. A current I i.s circulating in a super conducting coil of induci:.ance L. The temperature of the coil
is now raised above the critical temperature so that the coil acquires a resistance R. Then, the
total heat energy dissipated in a time At =L/R after the critical temperature is crossed is : ·
(a) 11 2/4 (b) U 2 [e -1]/e (c) LI 2 [1- (1/e 2 )]/2 (dJ nohe of these
2. in the circuit sl~owri, the switch is dosed at t = 0. The current through: ilie inductor of
inductance L· varies with time as :
L 2L
R V
,..___...._.....l\r.JV1.,....--'
fa) (2V /3R)[l -cxp(-3Rt/2L)] . (b) (2V i3R) exp(-3Rt/2L)

(c) (V/R)[l-exp(-3Rt/2L)) (d) (V /R) [1-exp(-Rt/2Lll
3. In the circuit of the previous question, the switch is opened at t =o. after being closed for a
long tiine. The current through the inductor of inductance i at any time t > o is :
. (a) (V/3R)exp(-3Rt/2L) (b) zero
(c} CV/R)exp(-3Rt/2L) (d} w
4. A solenoid has an inductance of 10 henry and a resistance of 2 ohm. At t = 0, it is coruiected
to i (i volt battery. If at t = t 1 , the energy scored in the magnetic field of the soi~noid reaches ¼
of its maximum value, the value of t1 is_:
(i) 1.5 s~c (b) 0.35 sec (c) 0.14 sec (d) 3.46 sec
s·; Jn the circuit sliowr.1 irt figure, switch s is dosed ar rime t =bj current ittrougii. inilucmr after
iong tilfie of closing of switch :
.L,.
R -s
~
E
. E . k
(a) 1[ (b)-,.. (t) zero (d) none of thes·e
2R
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6_ A coil of wire having finite inductance and resistance has a conducting ring placed coµially
\v:ithin it. The coil is connected to a battery at time t = o. so that a time-dependent current I 1 ( l)
starts flowing through the coil. If I ;i(t) is the current induced in the ring, and B(t) is the
magnetic field at the axis of the time (t > 0), then as a function of time (l > 0), the product
I:i(t)B(t):
(a) increases with time
(b) decreases with time
(c) does not vary with time
(d) passes through a maximum and then decreases
7. A rectangular lonp of sides 'a' and • b' is placed in xy · plane. A very long wire is also placed in
xy-plane such that side of length' a' of the loop is parallel to the wire. The distance between
the wire and the nearest edge of the loop is 'd'. Tiu~ murual inductance of this system is
proportional to : ·
(a) a (b) b (c) 1/d (d) current in wire
8. The switch in the circuit pictured is in position a for a long time. At R ab L
t· ;,; o. the switch is moved from a to b. The current r-hrough the ~ ~ -,
inductor will reach its first maximum after moving the switch in a 6 T Tc _
time:
(a) 21r..../LC (b) ]_Jic
4
(c) !:..JLG (d) rr.../iE
2
9. In the LC circuit above, the current is in the direction shown and the charges mi the capacitor
plates have the sign shown. At this time :
C
+o -a
- I
',.
L
·-~ ... • L
(a) I is increasing and Q is increasing

(b) I is increasJng and Q is decreasing
(c) I is decreasing and Q is increasing
(d) I is decreasing and Q is decreasing
10. In the circuit shown in the figure, R = i. Switch S is closed at time

.-~ -R
t = 0. The current through C and_ L would be equal after a rime t equal
to: € '' ' 'R
(a) CR (b} CRln (2) ......1..
, - _ __,,'/
L V S
(c) RJn .. - (d) LR
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11. A small square loop of side' a' is placed inside a large square loop of wire of side' L'. The loops
are coplanar and their centers coincide. The mutual inductance of the system is proportional
to:
2 I
(a) a/L (b) a /1, (d) Lja
12. Tn the circuit shown. the capacitor is initially charged with a 12 V battery, E=12V
when switch S 1 is open and switch 8 2 is dosed. S 1 is then closed and. at
the same time, S 2 is opened. The maximum value of cunent in the C=9µF
circuit is :
(a) 10-6 A (b) 72µA
(c) 7.2 x 10-4 A (d) 360µA L=2.5mH
13. In ari T,C circuit, tl1e capacitor has maximum charge q0. The value of d{I is :
dt max
<lo (b). '-!.Q. . . . (c) :!Q.. _ 1 (d) none of these

(a) --·-
LC .Ju: LC
14. In a uniform magnetic field of 10 . . !>T in free space, the emirgy density is u. The electric field
which will produce the same energy density in free space is :
(a) 10 5 V/m (b) 3x10'.iV/m (c) 10V/m (d) 9xio-:v/m
15. The figure shows a battery with emf 15 Vin a circuit withR 1 ,,,,, 300.,R 2 =100:,R 3 =20fl and
L = 3.0 H. The switch Sis initially in the open position and is then dosed at time t =0. Then the
graph which :;hows the correct variat:ion of current through bnttery after switch Sis closed:
R1 R2 .
f.=r}R,
0.5Ac:=-·
(b) 0.25A ····--
. . ,~-
O.SA~
0.5At\ . -· ,:
(c) 0.25 A --- ----
(d)0.25A~.
t~ t~
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- ......... .... __
L "'10 mH and negligible resistance is placed in a time varying 0.1
magnetic field. The figure shows t.he variation of B with time for the
im:ernal 4 sec. The field is perpendicular to the plane of c.hEi loop
(given at t =0, B =0, i = 0). The value of the maximum {'.Urrent
induced in the loop is : t(secJ
(a) 0.1. m.A {b) 10 mA
(c) 100 mA (d) data insufficient
17. A coil .of inductance L = 02 H and of resistance R =; 62.8 n i:; connected to the mains
,ihernating voltage of frequency 50 Hz. What can be the capacitance of the capacit.0r
connected in series with the coil if the useful power has to remain unchanged ?
(a) lOµC (b) S01iC {c) 25µC (d) lOOµC
18. In the figure shown the battery is ideal. The values are £ ""1.0 V, R =; sn, L =21-I. The current
through the battery at t =2s is :
R l
(a) 12 A (b) 7 A (c) 3 A Cd) none of these

19. In the LC circuit, the current is in the direction shown and t.he charges on the capacitor plates
have the signs shown. At this time :
C
+O -0 L
•
(a) I is increasing and Q is increasing (b) I is increasing and Q is decreasing
(c) I is decreasing and Q is increasing (dJ I is decreasing and Q is decreasing
20. The circuit shown in the figure rs in a steady state with the switch
Dpen. When the switch is closed, which of the following will
change immediately ? (All of them eventually change, bm three
of them stay the same for an inst-ant.)
(a) The potential difference across the capacitor C.
(b)_ The current through the inductor L
(c) The pmential difference around the resistor R 1 .
(d) The current through the resistor R 2 .
21. A capadror of capacitance 2 i1F is charged to a potential difference of 12 V. It is then connected
across an inductor of inducu:mce 0.6 mH. The current in the circuit when the potential
diffcrcnce across the capacimr is 6 V, is :
(a) 3.6 A (b) 2.4 /\ (c) 1.2 A (d) 0.6 A
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pressed. With R °" R 1 anc.l L =L 1 the rise of current is shown by curve (lJ, while curve (2)
shows ,he r:se of current whe:-, R = R 2 and L = L:,· The maximum cur'."ent is sarn~ fo'." both
curves, then :
I_ R
i~l-. ---·-·· ....... -

(1
0 Timc (t)
.
(a) R 1 U 2 ,L 1 >L 2 (b)R 1 >R 2 ,L 1 =J, 2
(c) R 1 > R 7_, L, < L 2 (d) R 1 =R 2 , L 1 < I, 7
23. In d1c given circuit, the ~witch is closC'd to the position be from the t<arlier position of ac at t = 0.
n----
The cum·1H in the inductor after 2s of dosing the switch between b-and c is :
;i C 10
10V + ~ L=1H
(a) l A
L (c) 10,:A (d) 10e 2 A
lOe;.
(e) 10A
24. The diagr;:ims show tlm"'P circuits with identical b;mcries, identical inductors, and identical
:resistors. Rank them according to the current through the battl'ry just after the switch is
closed, from least to greatest.
r~~1m~rwI]
L ~ T/. L
2 3
(a) 3, 2, 1 (b) 2 ;ind 3 ties, then 1
(c) 1, 2, :; (d) 1, 3, 2
25. A copper penny slides on a horizontal frictionless table. There is ,1 square region· of constant
uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the table, as shown. Which graph correctly shows the
speed 'v' of the penny as a function of time 't' ?
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radius a. Tqe wire carries a current I which is u nifonn ly distributed over its cross-section. The
energy stqred. per unit length in the magnetic Seid contained witlµn the wire is :
1- 2 \ 2 2 • ' 2
(a) "tr,,.YoL : . ' .: :· (o) ·u ,.,Y 01 Cc) u = µol , (d) u =µof'
':,>·1. Sn: I··. ,·.·, ,,· 1611 . 41t --· . ' 211:,
27. Tw616ng' parallel wires"who~e centres are a distance d apart cany equal currents in opposite
directions'.:'Jf the flux within wires is neglected, the inductance per unit length of such
' ·. . -- . (
arrangement of wire of radius a wi!I he :
- µo· · · d ~ a ·· µo d µo a
(a) L·=-,-. l(?g~~- (p)L.=-loge~ (c) L=-loge- (d) none of d1ese
.' ,. n: ·-a, · 11: a - ;,: d
1 \ I _ \-. ~ _ '. . r , _
,b
28. The ·mutual.inductance between the rectanplar loop and the long I•
straight wire, a~. ~hciwn in .figure is M. · .... Gl
B
(a) M=Zero;· · - ,
·Gi): ~ ~ µ~alri. (· 1'+ £-J .' · a
·- r: l/l21l·
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01
b~ ~ •1 l ,1 C
(~; ~ -~~_µ'~b ~ (' ~ C) Q

) '_' ~1t :) . b
~~)· M=µ 0 ~In

.. '• '27t
(1+EJ
· C •
L
29. A ~ui"~ inductor L, a capacitor C and a resistance R are connei=:ted
the·
across battery emf E and internal resistance r as shov,;n in; the
figure. The switch Sw is closed at t = 0, se:ect the .correct
al_tematives(s) :
(a) Current through resistance R is zero all the time. L.
___ ·R
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C
r '1- ••
(b) Current .through resistance R is zero at t' = 0. ;~

(c) Maximum charge stored in the capacitor is CE' :E
I•., ___ •••
: I
SW
(d) Current through capacitor is zero just after switch is closed.
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30. At a moment (t c= 0) when charge on-capacitor C 1 is zero, the switch .,C1r_: '.J •
is closed. If I O be the c:urrent through inductor at that instant, for

t>D :· . • .
(a) maximum current through; inductor equals I O /2
t-1 _L_ _______,( S
.,.
(,'b) maxmmm u1.1.ough..m ductor equals
current ..L- C1Io
. . C1 + C2 ~
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1 ••• -· ci.Ji:Ci·
(c) maximum charge on
·. ·.
c1 "" 1 0
C 1 +C 2
1
(d) ~-~.·m.um ~ ___

... . . ,, ',c~~ge on·"C:~ =I 0 C.1 f~+Z; •,· .
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31. A closed ·loop of crb!s- sectional m which has inductance B(T)

area 10-2 2 :l'
L = 10 mH.' anp. negligible ·rcsi~tance is placed iii a. time varying
magnetfo;fielq. 'fhe figure shows the variation of B 'with time for 0. 1
the interval 4' sec. The fi¢ld is perpendicular to the plane of the loop ··
(given at t·;, d, B ·:cc: 0, i ~ 0). The value of the maximum current
in~uced
. , in •thelbop
. . ,is : . · '" . , ., I (sec)
(a) 0.1 mA ,, (b) 10 mA
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CJ'·
{a) R,esj~tanc~ . :· . . (h) i~ductance (c) Capacitance (d) .Magnetic flux
33. I~_-fi~!e~;tjle ;wit~'i is: closed so that a current flows in the iron-core L e
~nductci~whicli has ~ductarc~'L and the resistance R. When the switch is . ·

~peqe9,• a' spark is obtained in it at the contacts. The spark is due to :
; -=:., I t • T '
. s I J.i 1•,
R
(a)! ~-slO\y:.pux d1ange in L ' . I ;ro
•,'· . ,_ ·'. . . B
(b)· a;sudden jncrease,in the-emf of the battery B . : .,l: - · :
(c)' -~ qipid·fl~:~hange in i " . ,n,·
(~) ,i'ra{?id ~lQC-- ~ange jn R
34. i~ !1ll LR cir~ui~;- the time required for the current on an inductor to build up to ~ gi,vel! fractiqn
of -its· eq4ilibrium value, is independent of : . .. . . .
(a)
. the·;~lu·e ~f·th~·
. . applied emf (b) the value of L · ·
(c) the value of R (d) none of the above
35. Figure shows a solenoid carrying current supplied by a constant -voltage· source. Solenoid
contains an iro!'-. core inside it Now iron core is suddenly pulled out:of .the solenoid.
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7. The poten tia i at H is higher than the potentia Lat b. Which of the following sr at cmen ts a bout_t he
ideal inductor current I could be true ?
a V11>V11 b.
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(a) I is.from a to 11 and increasing. (b) I is from a to band decreasing.

Cc} I is from b to a and increasing. (d) I is from b to a and .decreasing.
(p]Matching Type Problems

1. A homogeneous magnetic field B is perpendicular to a sufficiently long
track of width l which is horizontal. A frictionless cond ucring resistanceless
rod of mass m srraddles the two rail of the track as shown in the figure.
Entire arrangemen1 lies in horizontal plane. For the si111ation suggested ·in
column-II match the appropriate entries in column-I. The rails are also
resistanceless. '
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(A) A is battery of emf V and internal resis- (P) Energy is dissipated clnring the motion.
r~ce R. Th~~:' rest

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C
(B) -A is a chargf:!d ~apacitor.. The syste!Il has (Q) .the· ~ad m~;~s with. a: constant velo,city.
no :resistance. The rod is initially at rest:· ;-after a long time. ·
~D . .•. •
(C) ~ is an inductor :thinitial currenr1 0

is having no resistance.
."i (R) ~ .• ~ n ti;;,.· lnteivaJ roil :.W~
change it1rdirection of motion. ·
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C ,
(D) ·A. is a resistance. The rod is projected· to (S) lf tl·constant force is appJied on the rod to
the right with a velocity VO , .the right, it can move with a constant
, ... _, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..___ _-+----+-----,-
,velodty. . '. . . . . ..
.
(T) The rod stops after some time in absence
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(A) A wave pulse is given by (P)

2 X JO -3 . 1 • di
Y·= · - trave s m +vex- -
(x-2t) 2 + 1 ·
rection.
y
(B) The switch is closed at c , , , 0, (Q)
Lr= magnep.c t1eJd ~nergy,
x =time.
D
(C) A uniformly charged ring kept in (R) dy
yz~plane with centre at origin. y =
cix
-
= 0 at: x = O_as weU as approaches tQ
X
iclet::tric field ata point Ott X-axis, X = X Zero at large values of x.

;coordinate. ··
C.;.-~ j
---+----....-'--'~--'-c---- .........................._______ _. __,_,.
...... --;~:·--·-... "'" ,;....~ _ - - - - , - ·..··•- :1
(D) A 1iquid drop falling starts down in (S)
presence of air restsfancci y = kinetic !
energy of the drop. x ""time.
X
, "--·-"-------.-.---c--------t---+---'o----•------,.a--;--------- ---·•h .............mnuu
y
(T)
X-
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3. Column-I describe the value of variables jndicated in column-II. As:5WIJe potential energy in
gravitation and efoctrostatics to be zero at infinity. If the quantity mentioned in column-II is a
vectm:, positive and negative refer to the direction and increasing or decreasing refer to
magnitude. Match the appropriate entries.
A body of massm is projected upward from-surface.

of a planet. 111e gravitational potential energy of
the system
(B) Positive and decreasing (Q)
In the situation shown, energy of the magnetk

field just after closing. ·
-----,-,-'-----+-~----
(C) Negative and increasing (R) An air bubb:le is rel~ased from middle of a column
of viscous liquid. Upward direction is assumed to
be positive. The velocity of the air bubble
------1
(D) Negative and decreasing (S) A point source is moving along the principal axis
of a stationary convex 'lens. The direction of
.
velocity of the source is pqsidve. The velocity of
unage
J
i-----~-~-----------------+-----
·-----
('O Two balls of opposite charge are released in
vacuum. As time passes, their electrostatic
potential energy
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(A) The pressure on walls is tending toj (P) A soap bubble present in ak rontaining air.
contract rhcn1- i The temperature inside and oucside air is the
' ·same.
0
Energy: Internal energy of ::1ir.
> - - - - - - - ........................... _ __ J
(B) The pressure on walls In tending to (Q) Current flowing in a thin hollow pipe
iexpand thr.111_ radius r.
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Energy : Magnetic fielq energy.

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{C) The energy/volume inside the walls {R) A hollow conducting shd1 with a charge on
is more than outside. it.
;Energy: Electrostatic
0f~-~~.~!. ~.~.~:~~Y..-....,___
- - -- ................ ...... .. · - - - - -
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(D) The eneri~y/volnrne outside the (S) Point source of light is present at: the centre
walls is more than inside. j of a spheri.:al shell with both surfaces
perfectly black. ;
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~Energy : Light energy.
t - - - + - - - - - - "" " ............... ,r.,, ___________ - - -
(T) A cubical container has adiabatic: walls. The

temperature of air inside is less than the
temperature of air outside. The density of air'
is same on both sides.
D
Energy: Internal energy of air-
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Column-I Column-II
(A) (P) Time constant is the time in-which cur-
rem drops to 37% of its initial v~lue.: _.
0
(B) (Q) Time constant is the rime in which rnr-

rent increases to 63% of its steady state
value..
. Initin.l charg!! on capaciror ::: O_ f

- ---+-'--------'----,.,--'--~..,._ -------+---------'-------- _____,__---'---~-
CJ
(C) : (R) Time constant.is the time in which cur-;'
rent increases to 37'% of its steady state
value.· · ·
.
Initial current in ipductor -= 0
I---+----------------------------------------'---'~
(D) (S) Time constant is the time in which cur-
rent decreases 'to 63% of its initial .value.
. .
Initial current'in.indut:tor ::,i 0

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ----+-----------,c-~'----~~--
(T) Time constant is the time.in which volt-
age across resistance increases to 63% of
f .' its steady state value.

Comprehensioi1 -1 - --- ... --::·=----_ -=-- -::::-.::~:-.:...-_-_- - - - -......
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In the circuit ~~own, rhe switcJi is. closed,at t c= 0.
Q m~ '=100µ·C> 1·""40 mH > C =lOOµF
l.,..,.,,,,,,._ ,_ _...............
·• -----~ ='-L~~~
l~;,·=\;.,.,C=-t:.~,_,~~"')~·
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1. The rate of increase in ene!gy (P) stored in the inductor with timE; is :
p p
(a) (bJ
p p
(c) (dJ
2. The time interval between the two successive moments at which U E (energy in the form of
electric field) becomes equal to U 8 (energy in the. form of magnetic field) is :
X X X X
(a) -sec (b) --sec (c) --sec (d) -sec
500 1000 2000 250
Comprehension -2
A resistor-a~d i_nductor are c6~nected in _series through a battery. The switch' S' is closed at l
rimet~o. i
R L
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3. The rate of joule heating (PJ in resistor varies with the time 't' according to the graph :
(a)tC rl · ;
(b)pLL___
~
rrz=
t I~
(c)
rl / \
(d) p ~
I~ - .,- :. t ~
4. What is the magnitude of current flowing when the rate of increase of magnetic energy in the
inductor is maximum?
V V V -.
(a) I=- (b) 1=- (c)/cc:~·-- (d) I =-In 2
R 2R 4R R
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A drcufr is "shown b~low :· ·.

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5. If A is an ideal ammeter, B is an ideal battery of voltage V, and C is an ideal voltmctet~ what
. h reading of C ?
w1 11 1> e r e - - - - - .
reading of A
R
(a) R (b) 2R (c) - (d) 0
2
6. If A is a capacitor, Bis an ideal ammeter and C is an ideal battery of voltage V, what is the
voltage across the capacitor ?
oov oov2 w~ ooo

7. If B js an inductor of inductance L, A an ideal battery of voltage V and C is an ideal battery of
voltage 2V each connected so that the anode is facing left, what is voltage across B as soon as
the circuit is connected :
V (c) 3V
(a) ...... (b) V (d) 0
2 2
8. In the circuit shown, the capacitor is initiaUy charged with a 12 V battery. when switch S 1 is
open and switch S 2 is closed. S1 js then closed and, at the same time, S 2 is opened. 111.e
maximum value of current in t.he circuit is :
E=12V
-I ~S2
t-------1. , C=9 µF r
~S1
L=2.5 rnH
(a) 0.38 mA (b) 0.84 mA (c) 0.72 mA (d) 0.1 mA
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The spark plug ju an automobile engine is an Ji,,;L drcuit as
shown in _figure. The circuit that provides the spark uses an
inductor 8$ the energy source. Initially switch is closed ·and
l
c.
SW
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l.
Spark plug_
allows current to build thrnugh the inductor. WJien,thc switch
is open, tl).e ctiirent decreases rapidly through ind;i.1ctor and a · Hp
large emfis mduced by inductor. Given t: =12 V, t =10 mH, Re
Re =lOQ,Rp ""7kU
9. If switch must be closed for up to three time constants. Find this time :
(a) 3 ms (b) 1.5 ms (c) 6 ms (d) 1/3 rns
10. The spark occurs in the spark plug because:
(a) spark plug short drcuits the inductor
(b) spark plug short drcuits the battery
(c) due to largt! induced emf generated by inductor air gap in spark plug gets ionized
(d) spark produced is due to conversion of magnetic field energy of inductor to visible
el ectromagnctic radiations
ti. What is maximum heo1 dissipated in the spark plug?
(a) 3.5 mJ (b) 14.4 mJ (c) 7.2 mJ (d) 6 mJ
Comprehension - 5
A thin. spherical shell of radius R has ch,Yrge Q distributed unlfonnly on its outer surface.
+z
.
Ci) '
.
12. What is line integral of 1he electric field [ JE· l] along z-axis from
d ---0'.} to 1-<o.
Q (b) Q
47tc 0 R
(c) zero (d) cannot be cakulated
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13. The spht're' is now set in rotation with constant angular velocity w about z-axis. What is line
integral of the magnetic field J

r-....; --->]
B -dl along z-axis from -<:rJ to 100?
(a) 4Q~t 0 ro (h) 2Qµ 0 w (c) Q_~t 0 @ (d) Qµow

n n: '41t ·21t
14. The sphere's angular velocity increases linearly with time m =wn +kt.Consider a very small
Cir_cular coil placed at the centre of the sphere in .:i.y-plane, assume that r coil << R ,phere and the
.normal to the plane containing the coil is along +z-axis, What is line integral of electric field
[JE 7] -d :1long the clo~cd coil? ,' ·
2 2
(a) µ 0 kr _g_ · (b) 11 0 kr Q (d) 6 µo_kr2Q
6R 3R R
m·:··
Comprehension - 6
J'wo uncharged identical capacitors A and B, each-of capacitance C, and·

an inducror of induc~ance L_ are anang~d as: shown in ~e_ adjacen~ , _
figure. At: t. =0, the switch SJ IS closed ~vhile SWltch s 2 remams opt'O. Ar '
·A r·
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rime t =t o= .fie f, s;vitch S; '-i~ closed while. S\\.itch S: is opened. EL. · L .
. . . - _..,..__ _,B2·
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15. The charge on capacitor A at that time is :

(a} 2CE (b) ~~
2
(c) CE Cd) n:_

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16, The current flowing through the inductor at that time is :
1 CE 1 1
(a) 2CE - - (b) ·O (c) x -- (d) CEx ,--;-;:;
Ju 2 Ju vLC
I 7. After switch S 2 is closed and S 1 is opened, the maximum value of current through the inductor
is :
(d) (/!~}
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?]Only One Alternative is Correct

1. An a.c. source of voltage V and of frequency 50 Hz is connected to an inductor of 2H and
negligible resistance. A current of r.m.s. value I flows in the coil. When the frequency of the
voitage is changed to"400 Hz keeping the magnitude of V the same, the current is now :
(a) 81 in phase with V (b) 4I and leading by 90° from V
(c) l/4 and lagging by 90° from V (d) I/8 and lagging by 90° from V
2. A bulb and a capacitor are connected in series to a source of alternating current. If its
frequency is increased, while keeping the voltage of the source constant, then:
(a) bulb will give more intense light
(b) bulb will give less intense light
(c) bulb will give light of same intensity as before
(d) bulb will stop radiating light
3. An alternating e:m.£. of angular frequency w is applied across an inductance. The
instantaneous power developed in the circuit has an angular frequency :
(a) ro/4 , (b) ro/2 (c) 01 (d) 2ro
4. 110 volts (rms) is applied across a series circuit having resistance llQ and impedance 22Q.
The power consumed is :
(a) 366 W (b) 550 W (c) 1100 W (d) 275 W
5. Radio waves of 1 = 300 nm are transmitted from a transmitter. An inductance coil is connected
in series with a capacitor of 1.0 µf to receive these waves. The inductance of coil in henry is :
(a) 2.5 x 10-6 (b) 2.5 x 10-7 (c) 2.5 x 10-8 (d) 2.5 x 10-9
6. In a circuit, an inductance of 0.1 henry and a resistance of H1 are connected in series with an
a .c. source of voltage V = 5 sin l 0 t. The phase difference between the current and applied
voltage will be :
(a) re (b) rr/2 (c) rr./4 (d) 0
7. The current in a circuit containing a capacitance C and a resistance R in series leads over the
applied voltage of frequency~ by :
2n
(a) tan-1 (~R) r (b) tan- 1 (roCR) (c) tan-1 ( ro ~) (d) cos-1 (roCR)
8. In an electric circuit, a resistance (30 0.), a capacitance (impedance 40 Q) and an inductance

(impedance S0Q), are all connected in series to a 180 volt, 50 heft';. source. The total
impedance of the circuit is :
(a) 300. (b) son (c) 70 W (d) 90Q
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9. A current of 0.6 amp (rrns) flows when an inductance of 40 millihenry is connected to an a.c.
source of 24 volts (rms). The angular frequency of the source is :
(a) Srad/s (b) 2rad/s (c) l0 3 rad/s (d) lradf.s
10. A circuir has three elements, a resistance of llQ, a coil of inductive reactancc 1200 and a
capacitive reactancc of 120 D: in series and· connected to an A CA. C. source of 110 \f 60 Hz.
Which of the three elements have minimum potential difference?
(a) Resisnmcc (b) C:apacitanc(:
(c) Inductor (d) All will have equal potential difference
11. A series RI.C circuit powered by a source S =sm sinrot is operatiug at a frequency that is less
than the resonant frequency. A dielectric slab is in~erted between the plates of the capacitor.
How does im change ?
(a) im increases.
(b) im decreases.
(c) im n·mains the same.
(d) im co'J.id increase or decrease, but it does not remain the same.
(e) There is not enough informatiun to answer the question.
12. Which of the following can never occur in a series RLC circuit ?
(a) (1.WRlma:r >Sm (b) (AVi)m.:.x >1;'"
(c) _(.6.Vc)max>~m (C:) {AVrJmax > (AVc)max
13. The graph shows the current versus the voltage in a driven RLC circuit current
at a fixed frequency. The arrow indicates the direction that this cnrve is
drawn as time progresies. In this plm, the :
[a) current lags the voltage by about 90 degrees 11ol!agu
(b) current leads the voltage by about 90 degrei·.~
(c) cum·nt and voltage are in phase
(d) currt"nt and voltage. are 180 degrees out of phase
14. The curve shows data taken in a driven RIC circuit experiment. The horizontal axis is the time
axis. The solid curve represents the voltage. The dot t 1~d curve represents the current. Then :
(a) this circuit acts inductively

(b) this {:ircuit <!,cts c;_1pacitively
(c:) this circuit act'; resistively
(d) there is not enough information to decide nat11re of circuit
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15. In the figure, if IL =0.8 A, 1c =0.6 A, then I""?
373_ _r=
C
fc
.-------11--
L
(a) 0.4 A (b) 0.2 A (c} 1.0 A (d) 1.4 A

16. An inductance L, a capacitance C an<l a resistance R may be connected to an AC source of
angular frequency O.\ in three different combinations of RC, RL and RLC in series. Assume that
o:,J., = --1--. The power drawn by the three combinations are P1 ,P2 ,P3 respectively. Then :
roe
17. The voltage-time (V - t) graph for triangular wave having peak value VO is as shown in figure.
o ___....___ ~ ....
t
In the above question the r.m.s. value of voltage (V) in a time period will be:
(a) V 0 (b) ff V o
1J3 (c) Vo
--J2 (d) none ofthese
18. An inductor, a capadtor and a resistance are joined in series to an AC source. The frequency of
AC is gradually increased. The phase difference <Ji between the c.m.£ and the current is plotted
against the angular frequency rn. Which of the following best represents the resulting curve?
(a) J_____c
~·~
(b) J__c (c) 1-.6
~
00 (d) o~v"ro
r
19. The AC circuit shown in figure. Find the frequency ( ct1 0 ) of the AC voltage R L
8
source so that current through the source will be in same phase as of
voltage of source.
(a) Wo =vfLC+
1 R 2
'""j_T (b) ro 0
/iR2
'"~u;-r}
1 r-l-R 2 R
(c) roo = - (d) ro 0 ==,1-+-+-
LC . y l.C 4L 2L
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20, A resistance and ideal inductor is connected in the AC circuit. Here V1 ,V 2 and V3 are the
reading of three hot wire ideal voltmeter :
R L
! r I
V=V0sin(ljt
(a) V 3 = V 2 + V1 (b) V 3 > (V1 + V 2 )'
(c) V 3 <(V1 + V 2 ) (d) informations are insufficient to decide
21, In the figure, the solid line shows the driVing voltage in an RL C circuit at a particular frequency
as a .function of time and the dotted line shows the resulting current in that circuit .as a
function of time. In this circuit :
Current
(a) The current lags the voltage and the driving frequency is above resonance.
(b) The current lags the voltage and the driVing frequency is below resonance.
(c) The current leads the voltage and the driving frequency is above resonance.
(d) The current leads the voltage and the driVing frequency is below resonance.
22, Two AC current i1 and i 2 are given by i 1 =40 sin( 314t +~)and i 2 =20 sin( 314t -f)- Then
what will be the reading of hot wire ammeter?
~0-
}2
(a) 31.62 A (b) 72.80 A (c) 44.72 A (d) 60 A
23, A capacitor C = 2 µF and an inductor with L = 10 H and coil resistance 5 n are in series in a
circuit. Wh~ an alternating current of r.m.s. value 2A flows in the circuit, the average power
in watts in the circuit fs :
(a) 100 (b) so (c) 20 (d) 10
24, A series combination of resistor and capacitor is connected across with an applied AC voltage
source. Separate voltmeter reading across the resistor and capacitor give values of 50 V
(r.m.s.) and 75 V (r.m.s.) respectively: The effective (r.m.s.) voltage of the source, is nearly:
(a) 25 V (b) 90 V (c) 63 V (d) 125 V
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25. The potential difference V and current J flowing through the AC circuit is given by
V = 5 cos(oit - rr./6) volt and J"' 10 sin wt ampere. The average power dissipated in the circuit
is:
Ca) _25.Jj
.... w (b) 12.S W (c) 25 W (d) 50 W
2
26. Resonance occurs in a series LCR circuit when the frequency of the applied e.m.f. is 1000 Hz.
Then:
(a) when f = 90GHz, the circuit bcihavcs as a capacitive: circuit
(b) the impedance of the circuit is maximum at f = 1000 Hz
(c) at resonance the voltage across L and current in C differ in phase by 180°
(d) If the value of C is doubled resonance occurs at f = 2000 Hz
D
27. Time constant of the given circuit is •. If the battery is replaced by an AC
source having voltage V =VO cos O.lt, power factor of the drcult will be :
1
(a) rwt (b)
,Ii+ ((,n)2
Cc) "'v' 1 ..... (01 .-) z (d) none of these
28. The peakvalue of an alternating e.m.f. E given by E = E O cos mt' is 10 V and its frequency ls 50
Hz.
At a time t =1/600 s, the instantaneous value of e.m.f. is:
(a) 10 v (b) s../3 V (c) 5 V (d) 1 V
29. In the circuit diagram shown, Xe ' '" 100 W, X r. = 200 W and R "'100 W. The effective current
through the source is :
(a) 2A (b) .fi A

ff
,:a
t:!.
(c) O.SA (d) 2.Ji A
30. The direct current which would give the same heating effect in an equal constant resistance as
the current shown in figure, i.e., the r.m.s. current is :
2
1
0.01
_ 01 - -0.02
-- o.03 - -Ti-
- o.04 I
1mes
-2
(a) zero (b) ..Ji. A (c) 2 A (d) 2.J2 A
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31, The given figure represents the phasor diagram of a series LCR circuit connected to AC source.
At the instantt' when the source voltage is given by V =VO cos mt', the current in the circuit will
be:
VoL=3V
VoR=.f3V
Vol Voc=2V
OR
(a) I =I O cus(oot'+ x/6) (b) 1 = l O cos(wt'- 1t/6)

(c) I= I O cos(rM'+ x/3) (d) I =1 0 cos(rot'-;/3)
32. Which of the foJJowing phasor diagrams is least likely of a single loop real life AC circuit
containing a capacitor? V represents source voltage and i is the current.
(a) -------+
i
ti V (b) L; V
(d) ~~
33. An RLC series circuit is driven by a sinusoidal e.m.f. with angular frequency rod. If roa is
increased without changing the amplitude of the e.m.f., the current amplirude increases. If 1, is
the inductance, C is the capacitance, and J{ is the resistance, this means t11at :
(a) rndL > l/wc1C (b) rn 4 I, < 1/rodC
= 1/(JldC
(c) ©,1L (d) o> 4 L > R
34. A capacitor and a coil in series are connected to a 6 volt AC source. By varying the frequency of
the source; maximum current of 600 mA is observed. ff the same coil is now connected to a cell
of e.m.f. 6 volt and internal resistance of 2 n, the current through it wm be:
I
(a) 0.5 A (b) 0.6 A (c) 1.0 A (d) 2.0 A

35. In the figure, if l 1.. = 0.8 A,Ic = 0.6 A, then I=?
le C
---,..ti-----11 I-·
(a) 0.4 A (b) 0.2 A (c) 1.0 A (d) 1.4A
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36. In the figure shown hot wire voltmeter and hot wire ammeter are ideal. The reading of
voltmeter is :
Xc=20
(a) S-,/2 V (b) sv (c) 1.0 V (d) none of these

3 7. A coil, a capacitor and an AC source of r,m.s. voltage 24V arc connected in series. By varying
the frequency of the source, a maximum r.m.s. current of 6 A is observed. If coil is connected to
a battery of e.m.f. 12 volt and internal resistance 4 n, the current through it in steady state is :
(a) 2.4 A (b) 1.8 A (c) 1.5 A (d) 1.2 A
38. A coil, a capacitor and an AC source of r.m.s. voltage 24 V arc connected in series. By varying
the frequency of the source, a maximum r.m.s, current of 6 A is observed. If this coil is
connected to a battery of e.m.f. 12 V and internal resistance 4 Q, the current through it will be:
(a) 2.4 A (b) 1.8 A (c) 1.5 A (d) 1.2 A
n
3 9. An AC-circuit having supply voltage E consists of a resistor of resistance 3 and an inductor of
reactance 4 D. as shown in the figure. The voltage across the inductor at t = 1r./m
is :
R ><t_
(a) 2 volL~ (b) 10 volts

·CJ E=10 sin rut
(c) zero (d) 4.8 volt

40. An inductive circuit contains resistance of 10 Q and an inductance of 2.0 H. If an AC voltage of
120 V and frequency 60 Hz is applied to this circuit, the current would be nearly:
(a) 0.8 A (b) 0.48 A (c) 0.16 A (d) 0.32 A
41. In the circuit shown if the e.m.f. of source at an instant is 5 V, the potential difference across
capacitor at the same instant is 4 V. 'fhe potential difference across R at that instant may be :
C R
(a) 3 V (b) 9V
0 3
(c) ·-·V (d) none of these
..5.
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42. Let f =50 Hz, and C = 100 µFin an /1.C circuit containing a capaci!or only. If tht-> peak value of
the current in the circuit is 1.57 A at t = 0. The ex1 ircssion for the instantaneous vultagc across
the cap.'.lcitor ,vill be :
(a) E SOs:n(l00;rt - n:/2) (b) E = 100sin(501Ct)
(c) E = so sin l0Ont (d) 1': = 50 sin(l00n:t + n/2)
43. In a serit·s CR circuit shown in figure, the applied voltage is 10 V and the voltage across
capacitor is found to be 8 V. Then the voltage across R, and the phase difference between
c-c1rre:1t and the applied voltage will respect:vely be :
tJ=1
BV VR
1'*--rnv--..i
(b) 3V,tan 1 (%) (c) 6V,tan-1 (J) (d) none of these
\ 1]More than One Alternative are Correct
1. An alternating e.m.f. of frequency vl= 2n:./ic

1 ) is applied to a series LCR circuit. For this
frequency of the applied c .m.f. :

(a) the circuit is at 'resonance' and its impedance is made up only of a reactive part.
(b) tht· current in the circuit is in phase with the applied e.m.f. and the voltage across R equah
this applied c.m.f
(c) the st.:m of the p.d.'s across the inductance and capacitance equals the applied e.rr. .f.
which is 180° ahead of phase of 1he current in the circuit.
(d) the quality factor of the circuit is mL/R or 1/rnCR and this is a measure of the voltagP
ma:;~ification (taking V out-ac:rnss inductor or capacitor} produced by the circuit at
resonance as well as the sharpuc~s of resonance of the circuit.
2, A series I.CR circuit is operated at resona:-.ce. Then :
(a) voltage across R is minimum (b) impedance is minimum
(c) power transferred i.~ maximum (d) current ampli111de is minimum
3. An inductive reactann~, XL = 100 0, a capacitive reactance, X c = 100 n., and a resistance
R = 100 0, are cor.ected in series wil:: a source of 100 sL,(50 t) volts. Which nf the following
statements are correct ·,
(a) The maximum voltage across the capacitor is lO0 V.
(b) The net impedance of the circuir is 100 0..
(c) The r..aximt.:m voitage across the inductance is 100 V.
(d) The maximum voltage across the series is 100 V.
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4. A resistance of 10 3 Q, a capacitance of 1 o-6 F and an inductance of 2 henry are connected -in
series with a source of 200 sin(l000 t) volt. Which of the following are correct ?
(a) Current =0.lA (b) Impedance :=::l414Q
(c) The voltage leads the current by 45°. (d) Power factor =0.707
5. If a resistance of 30 n, a capacitor of capacitive reactance 20 n and an inductor of inductive
reactance 60 n are connected in series to a 100 V, 50 Hz power source, then :
(a) a current of 2.0 A flows (b) a current of 3.33 A flows
(c) power factor of the circuit is zero (d) power factor of the circuit is 3/5
6. vVhich one of the following statement is correct ?
(a) Voltages across Land C in series are 180° out of phase, while for L and C in parallel
the currents are 180° out of phase.
(b) An inductor is used in series for selection of low frequency ac.
(c) In circuits used for transporting electric power, a high power factor implies power
losses in transmission.
(d) Power factor can be improved by the use of higher resistance in circuit.
7. For an LCR series circuit phasors of current i and applied voltage V =VO sin rot
arc shown in diagram at t = 0. Which of the following is/are correct ?
(a) At t =-"It--, instantaneous power supplied by source is negative.

2m
-r,v, ! io
(b) Fram t > O to t < -Zx average power supp l'JC d b y source JS
· pos1t1vc.
··
3ro
(c ) At t =Sn .
- , mstantaneous power supp 1·1ed b y source 1s
. negauve.
.
6ro ·
(d) If w is increased slightly, angle between the tvvo phasors decreases.
8. Resonance occurs in a series LCR circuit when the frequency of the applied e.m.f. is 1000 Hz.
Then;
(a) when/ =900Hz, the circuit behaves as a capacitative circuit.
(b) the impedance of the circuit is maximum at f = 1000 Hz
(c) at resonance the voltage across L and voltage across C differ in phase by 180°
(d) If the value of C is doubled resonance occurs at / = 2000 Hz
9. A series RLC circuit is driven by a generator at frequency 1000 Hz. The induclance is 90.0 mH;
capacitance is 0.500 µF; and the phase constant has a magnitude of 60.0° (Take rr 2 = 10)
(a) Here current lea~s the voltage in phase.
(b) Here voltage leads the current in phase.
() .
c Res1stance o f c1rcmt
. - 1s. sonn
J3 .
,Ji x 10 4 rad/sec.
(d) At resonance w :=:: -
3
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IO, The diagram shows the variation of V and I in an AC/!.C circuit. The circuit only he a series RC
or series RI. or series Le; or seri~s RLC. Consider the four different combinations- of V and I
graphs. Pick the correct combination/combinations: for each graph. Solid curves represent I
nnd broken curves represent V.
(a) (b)
Phase difference Phase difference

between V and I is .--J4 t)etween V and l is r-J4
I
(c)
~ "f\me
\.../
Vand I a,ein
. (d)
Vand I have a
Time
the same Phase phase difference of ::i:
Take the angular frequency of the AC voltage source to be 100 rad/s (This is oo).
(I) :R = lkn,L =lH and C = l00µF
(IO :R -'1h and L = 10-2 H
(lll) :R = 100n and C =-= 10-l-2 µF
(IV) :L =lH and C =lDDµF. R =1n
(a) a 4- II; d 4- I, IV; (b) c 4' I; d 4' none
(c) b 4 III; c 4- "fV (d) a -+ II, III; b 4- II, III
11. A series RLC circuit is activated by a frequency (<o) variable AC source of voltage Vs volt as
shown in the circuit. VRL and Vc are the potential drops across RL and C respectively. Select the
incorrect statement(s) :
C
R L
(a) At low frequency limit, both VRL and Ve are proporponal tow.
(b) Ar. high frequency limit, Vru. approaclies V5 but Vc f' proportional to ~-
co
(c) At high frequency limit, both Viu. and Ve are ,proporti'onal to~-
w
(d) At low frequency limit; VHL is proportional to .!., whereas Vc approaches V5 •
~
12. Which or the following ls true for an ideal transformer?
(a) Total magnetic flux linked with primary coil equals flux linked with secondary coil.
(b) Flux per turn in prtmary is equal to flux per tum in secondary.
(c) Induced e.m.f. in secondary coil equals induced e.m.f. in primary.
(d) Power associated with primary coil at any moment equals power associated with
secondary coil.
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13. In the given circuit,
R=5n Vc"30volt
1A VL" 20 volt
(a) current leads the voltage in phase (b) voltage leads the current in phase
(c) power factor of the circuit is Js (d) applied voltage is 15 V
fiMatch ing Type Problems

1. In column-I a situation is shown. Column-II has different values of phase difference. Match
them (Take re 2 = 10 wherever required)
,I - ••
.
<O
'
-- .J:.___~ -- - Coluinn-1
.. ' . . i'
'
Column-II
.
(A) Phase difference ,between current through (P) 1t
-
circuit and voltage across source. 3
200n l·."' 11:henry ..
~ - ,.
-
v;;.100 sin (21tt)
(B) Two pendulum of length lm and 4m start (Q) 7C

-
oscillating in same phase, The phase difference 4
between them after 1 sec. is.
(C) A progressive wave of frequency 100 Hz ·is (R) TC
-
travelling in a ,taut string \vith tension 100 N 2
and mass/length 10 gm/m. The phase
difference between two points at a distance of
O;Sm.
(S) 1t
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2. Column-I shows some graphs, each graph has two, different sinusoidal cuive that are plotted
with dark segment represented by ____- and a dotted segment represented by __ Column--11
shows variation of cenain parameters represented by corresponding dotted or dark segment.
I t
, Column-I ', 11 Column-II
h ~ - ... ·- ... ..... --- - ...
(A)
··fwP.
. , __
(P) In a series LCR circuit of AC source of freqµency less
than the resonance frequency. Then,
(i) iv/st _____ and V 5 v/s t --._
(ii) VL v/st---- and Ve v/st ____
.
(B) j
(Q) In an LC oscillations 1.vith capacitor initially charged and
-r \ . / ' ' \ A ~- inductor with no current. Then,
....
- ,;.../\ /\...../ - (i) V., vis t _____ and ii v/s t ---
(ii) Ve v(s t--- and Vi v/s t __-:.. __
(C) (R) In a longitudinal wave, particle displacement (s) and·
excess pressure (p). (take initial phase cec; 0). Then.
~} . . .
(i) sv/statx-=0--and •
pv/s t atx ~_o _,____ .
(ii) p v/st at x ==0--and.pv/s x alt c=Q ____ :
(D) (S) In transverse wave on a string panide displacement is s.
Then, s v/s t graph for two positions on stpng,
s v/s t position-! --- and _
s v/s tat position-2 ___ .
(T) 'lwo particles performing SHM about same mean posi-

tion and same frequency. One (1) is sraning from mean
position and other (2) is starting from some where be-
tween mean and positive extreme with going towards
extreme position. Parriele di,splacE!ment is x. Then
xv/st for the two panicles.
; xv/st for partide-1 --- ~d ,,
xv/st for panicle-2 -:-·--·-.
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t\Comprehension Based Problems

Comprehenslo.n -·1.
A studentc:onstructs a series RtC circuit. While operating the circuit at a frequency J, she/
-uses ai:i , AC vol1:meter ancl measures the potential difference across each device as I
(AVR) max ~ 8.8 V, (ll.V L) max,.= 2.6 V- and (AVd max ""'1.4V. J
I
1. The circuit is constructed so that the inductor is next to the capacitor. What result should the
student expect for a measurement of the combined potential difference (IiVL + 6.Vc ) max
across the inductor and capacitor?
(a) 10.0 V (b) 7.8 V (c} 7.4 V Cd) 4.8 V
2. What result should the student expect for a measurement of the amplitude ~ m of the potential
difference across the power supply ?
(a) 18.8 V (b) 13.6 V (c) 10.0 V (d) 4.0 V
Comprehension -2 ·- ~
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- - - - - ~ ~ .. - - . & ....~ - - - - - - ~ - - ~ - - - - -
A student constrµc.ts a series.Rte; circuit. While operathig the circuit at a, frequency f, he uses ,
ari AC voltmeter and mefl.siil:es the potential · difference acros·s each device as
(AVnJmax· =4.8 V, (6.v'cJmax ,;,z9V and (AVtlmax: ;;;;zov.
3. How should the frequency of this circuit be changed to increase the current i m through the
circuit?
(a) Increase f
(b) Decrease f
(c) The· current is already at a maximum.
(d) There is not enough information to answer'the question.
4. What will happen to the value of(6:V1.) max if the frequency is adjusted to increase the current
through the circuit .?
(a) (ti.VL )max will increase.
Cb) (6:VL)max will decrease.
(c) (ti.ViJmax will remain the same regardless of any changes to f.
(d) The current is already at a maximum.
"(e) There is not enough information to answer the question.
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In the RLO series circuit shmvn, the reading, of voltmeters are V'1 .. =150V~ V 2 =~50 V and the
source has e.m.£ 130 V. ' ·
5. Find the power factor of the circuit:

(a) :vs (b) 4/5 (c) 12/13 (d) 5/13
6. ¼llucs of VL and Ve are respec:Lively:
(a) 90 V and 40 V (b) 100 Van~ SO V (c) 70 V and 20 V (d) 10 V and 40 V
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Only Oile Alternative is Correct

)2. l(a) 1ca)
I.
9.
(c)
(d) i·10.
(b)
(a)
3.
11.
(b)
(a)
4.
12.
(h)
Cd)
5.
13.
f (d)
fa)
6.
14. (t:)
7,
15. ce) ~·
8
17. (t) _!lR. Cl:J) i19. (b) 20. (a) 21.

I
]Ca) i 22. \ c~) i 23. (a)
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\24
I
(J)
25, Cb) 26. (d) 27. (d) 28. (a) 29. f (a) 30. (c) 131. ·ca:J J32. (c)-
33. (a) :-M. ( (c:) 35. (c) 36. (d) 37. i (Ii} 38. tell j39. (c) 40. Cb)
I
41. (d) , 42. f :d) 43. r(b) ;44. '(b) 45. !{d) 46. ,la) 1
More than One Alternative' are Cc;,rrect

b. I 13· 14- \ca,d)
l
1.
1ca,b) ca,b.d) !(h,e)
I i
! ! i

2. (A)-+R, S (B)-+Q, S, (C) ~l! T (D)-+P, S, T
3, (A:,-+P, Q. R, S (B)----+P, Q, H, S, (C)-+P, Q, R, S, T (D)->R, S
Comp.rehension Based Problems

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jlb)
~ 13.
\tdt
!_(c)
\6. lea) J. 7. !ch)
J 14, ~·) 15, ~ - 16.
JS- (a}
(d) _)
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Only One Alternative ls Correct

1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (b}' 4- (b) 5. (d) 6. (d) (b) 8, (c)
9.
17.
(b}
(b)
10,
18.
(c)
(a)
11,
- 19,
~a)
(b)
12.
20.
(c)
(c)
18,
21.
(a)
(p)
14.
22. (a)
1'"
(d) . 15.
23.
(c)
(c) 24
16. Cd)
(a)
25. (c) 26. (c) 27. (d) 28. (c) 29. (d) 30. (b) 31. (b) 32. (d) .
33. (c) 84, (c) 35. (<;) 36. (d) 37, (c) 38. (a) 39. (d)
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1, (A)--+R (B)--+Q (C)--+S, T (O)--+P (E)~ T
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-
L (c) , 2. lea) 3. l(b) 14- ' (ti) lea) I6.-J(cl) 7. (a) 8. (c) '
l
5.'
9.' (bl 10. l(b) 11. 1 CbJ· j 12. (c) 13. tea)
j
14. (u) 15. (a) 16. (c:)
l(b) I(d)
17.
25.
. le)
(c)
18;
126.
(a)
l(b)
19.
27. (a)'
'20.
28.
!
21. !(d)
I
29. r (b)
22.
30.
(d)
(dJ
!23. ,(b) 24
(c) 32.
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2. (A)-+P, R (B)-+T, R (C)-+Q (D)-+ T, R
3. (A)-+Q, R, S (B)-+S (C)->P (D)-+T I •
4. -- (A4P, Q, T (B)-+R, S (C)-+P, S (D)-+ Q, R, T

5. '(A)-+l> (B}-+P (C)-+Q, T (D)-+ P

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I10.
(c) 11. !
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(c) j 12. CcJ 13. (d) 14. (a) 115. (c) 16, (d) '
17. Cc) l l I l
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9. (c) 10. (a) u. Cb) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15. (b) 16. (b)
1,. (d)'-' 18. (b} 19. (b) 20. (c) 21. (d) 22. (a) 23. {c) 24 (b)
25. (b) 26. (a) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (a) 30, (c) 31, (b) 32, (c)
33. (b} 34. (a) 35. (b) 36. (b) 37. (c) 38. (c) 39 . {d) 40. (c)
41. (b) 42. (c) 43. .(al
More than One Alternative are-Correct

1. (b,d) 2. (b,c) 3. (a,b,c,d) 4, (a,b,c,d) s. (a,d) 6. (a,d)
7~ (b,c,d} 8. (a,c) 9. (b,c,d) 10. (b,c) 11. (a,c,d) 12. (b,d)
13, (a,c) ! I
1. (A)--}Q (8)--+R (C)--+S
2, (A)--+Q, R, S (B)--+P, Q, R, S (C)->P, S, T (D)-> R, S
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10.
(I) <i:---" q1 and q2 are opposite , q1 and q3 are like,

qJ"o.
q2 and q3 are like => not possible
V
~ all three like charges :::;, possible
(II)
7
q1
/\
~ q1 and q2 are unlike, q2 and q3 are like,
q3
q1 and q3 are unlike :::;, possible
(IV) A All three unlike charges::::, not possible

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14. Net downwards acceleration on body of mass m ==( g + :J-== a 11 er
If E == uniform electric field in downwards direction

If . h. ft . 2v 2v
1t its a er time t =~ == [
.
E]
net g+ ~- ~~Jlll
planet
At maximum height v 1 == 0
vj =v t - 2 ane1 h => In uniform field ( Gravitation + Electric field time to reach highest point
:t/2) v 2 :::2[g+ :]h
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&V=(E)h
a~et =2v ::::>

·t
(g+ qE) m
= 2v
· t
i =(~t-g)
E
=~(~v -g) Electri_c field. at P
a11d
E
h = (average velocity) x t
V .'
E= 2: (_l 3a~x)
2a
0 +
ha--xt
2 - W= Jq0 Edx
~o. ~Y =: (~v Xi:~) -g
Q
=;:f~-r J 32, Field will be un_ifonn at the ~utside so,

E = k(2Q) = kQ
15. y=-cosx
(4a) 2 Ba 2
E = 8y =Sin x and E =ay =1
X ax :' y ?JY l 2 L
33. d = - at , t =-'="' .
When xe(0,1t), slope of given graph is 2 V
positive thus x and y component of E
should positive in this domain. d =- 1 (E_!!.) -·.(L)
X X -
2
2 m V.
19. riue to symmetry field due to one pair will
be forming tp.e resultant field strength and 2dmv 2
q=---
equal co · 1 EL2
!; 1 Q 2
E=2X-.- - =2keQ/r 34. lnitially,
4ne 0 r 2 <Ot--12___.,. 12
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0 2 T cosO i= mg ... (])
r'3 Fl here T -k(26 -24)
- 3 2 1 f - F~ f7
(uo0 0 8 '..J----- J>--------11>" T =2k
3 2 1 P
So, 2x2kx 5-=mg ... (A)
3 2 1 13
(TV) + 00
-- 0+ F2
~
Fl ..
.. F,
I-' . l" Case
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2 2m
Se mp _-) s = d·
.>
Sp Se p :woo
36. F =k Q:1._=4N
r'l.
mg
a
Now length of sering ·30 cm
'f1 -k(30-24)
2'f1 cos<ji ~ qE 1 1 mg
9
2 X 6k X- =qE 1 + mg
15
36 k _ 20 k = E
5 13 q 1
(468-lOO)k_ E In II case : Charge at cenrre experiences
65 -q 1 two forces each of magnitude 4 N at 120°,
368k =qE 1 ... (B)
F =~4 2 + 4 2 + 2 x 4 x 4cos120°
65 F=4N
2 nd case 9 19 2
12 37. Fe ""kq1q2 =9xl0 x{l6x10- )
r2 r2
20
16 9 X 1.6 X 1.6 X 10- 29
20 = - - - -2 - - - -
r
F - Gm1m2
f - r2
mg 6.7 X 10-ll X (9.1 X 10-31 ) 2
T 2 = k( 40 - 24) = 16 k r2
16 6.7 X 9.] X 9,1 X lQ-?3
2 16k x - =qE2 +mg
X =-------
20 r2
E _ 128 k _ 20k
q 2 --5- 13 =~=1042
Fi
(1664- lOO)k
= 38. 3.9 x 10-19 =n 1 e, 6..5 x 10-19 =n 2 e,
65
E _ 1564 k 9.1 x 10- =n 3 en 1 ,n 2 and n:1 ~re integers
19
q 2-65 •.. (C)
for e =13 x 10-19
I
E 2 = 1564 = 4 .25 39. KE. of electron
E1 368 =Ki+ eV/2 =300 + 200 = 500 eV'
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:r Ey =-,E,, =0
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k). E
+++++++ + r 2
E ,,,_kA,,,E
6, Diagonally opposite charges will produce Y r 2
field in z-axis, but fields due to +ve and
-ve charges will cancel.
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~] Only One Allernatfve<is·· Correct E 2 -E 1 = 5/~

'= · !fs V/m between the plates
3. Field due to complete sphere at B \'Vill. be
As potential is decreasing from sheet with
- kQ - pR
E - - 2- ~ charge cr 2 to she~t having charge cr 1 •
4R ... 12&o
Field-due to half sphere at B will be E

9. Unit vector normal to .xy-plane is i, thus
-=-':....,.~_.' I
Net field at B = ~- E , Q =;:,E·A=aA

12e 0 12. In:;:ider shell hallow protion E =0 from u
4. F1 =0 for any y to b. Intensity will increase. Outside the
5. p(r) =A(r) 2 shell EE ~. Hence, curve B represents
r
Charge enclosed for sphere of radius R / 2 E,(r·) graph correctly.
R/:J.
Q = J(4nr 2 ) drp(r) = 4n A Jr 4 dr 14. Field due to + 2e charge sphere at distance
fr-:: ,.
0 c..
d 110m the centre E' === ·2· ·ked
··-
R3
- 4•A[ (R 5 ) Force on electron
= nARs
40
Applying Gauss's la\•v for this sphere
2ke 2 d ke 2
- - --···
R3 4d 2
::::) R 3 = 8d 3
~ R=2d
4rr(~r E = ~-= :i R
5 15. qi :::
....
ff. •d -) qin
S= - - •
Eo
. AR3 (a) is true, if E = D ::::) q,11 :=O
:::::!> E=····~
401: 0 (b) is true, if t!i = 0 ::::) 'hn =0
7 E-~ · E - ... .6.V (c) is true, if E =0 ::::> 1;1 =O
• • - 2t: 0 ' tJ.x
f
---J, ---J,
(d) i.s false, if qi= o then E -d s is zero. E

E2 + E1 = -( 1 ~ :.9-). may not be zero everywhere.
·--2 + 1
= 10 V/m outside rhe plates
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19. Since, charge is uniformly distributed over 23. Is necessarily true as it will depend on
the sphere therefore electric field will be location of charge inside the cube.
zero at every point inside the sphere.
25. Flux going in pyramid == _g_
20. p"" a r 2 (where a is a constant) 2Eo
Charge in the shell (element) which is divided equally among all 4 faces.
dq = p( 41tr 2 dr) = a ( 41t) r 4 dr
flux through one face == _Q_
Bs 0
26. By symmetry. it, = _q_

6e 0
= Sx 10 -6 x41tx10 9 x9
6
;,:;9.4x10 9
Charge enclosed in sphere of radius r,
r 27. When x and R increased~ in plate due to
q = 41ta Jr 4 dr charge remains same hence force due to
0 charge on plates does not change.
41ta. r 5 28, Note that the flux through an area is
=---
5 (E ·dA). Here the flux through the cone is
l}yGauss's theorem, at the same as that through the triangular
R section of the cone by a vertical plane
r=- passing through the vertex. The area of
2'
this triangular secti(;m is [1/2 (2R x h)] and
is perpendicular to the direction of the
field E.
_ 4xa. (R/2) 5 34. 4', = Flux = EA cos 0

..... ,.
5e 0 where 9 is the angle between E and A
a.R 3 For maximum flux, e == o
E r..R/2 = 40 &o => cos O = 1
411:a.R .~ 1limwc = EA
Total charge enclosed, Q = - - -
5 <t'max /2 = EAcos9
4m:x.R 5 1 => cose = 1 / 2
E~m = x - - -2
5Eo 41t(2R) e= 50°
aR 3 Angle of rotation is 60°.
- 20Eo
-- 35. The second charge is kept just outside
surface.
Er=m =2 '
Flux will not change but another
Er=R/2 ·
charge influences the shape.
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6. If there is a charge inside the cavity_;
electric field will not be constant.
O' er' 3cr
7. It we draw a cuboid fTontview -·········--+---o
21-: 0 2i: 0 2£ 0
Gaussian surface of
lateral cross -section A a' "'+2cr
and height h and width
2x where x = distance
from central line thenE lf]Matching Type Problems
~······•
vvm be pointing as 2d
1. (B) Due to string constraint bob will
shown (by symmetry). move in circular path with respect to
qi = fE · ds = 2H A ,,. _qend"~o,c1- (Flux through lift, w.r.t. ground acceleration is not
Eo constant hence path will not be
lateral surface if H = Electric field at parabolic.
distance x) (C) Coefficient of friction for both objects
qendoscd :::: l(l}(2x) (h)] P are not sufficient: for pure rolling;
Hence acceleration will be same
2EA :::: q.,ndused = 2Axp
(a= gsin 0 -µgcosO). Also time will
i:o £0
be same but work done by frictional
(2x)(l)hp
... force will not be same .
Co
... 2xAp (as lh ,,, A)
1;0 ~Assertion and Reason Type Queslions
---), -}
So, E -· ....• P x 1. "':::0:~

'I' - 0
qnet- :::,. JE.ds :::0
Eo
This does not necessarily implies that
Force ::: qE = - qp x E "'0
Bo 2. In Gauss theorem
---), -+ q
d 2x
m - · ··· ·········X
···qp 4' = f E ·d s ::::-A
dt 2 80 Co
->
·:::::, f.02 =~ E is due to all charges present inside (qin)
tom an<l outside (qmit)
....
m = ~~!: Bm E due to q0 m :t.O.
v=2~J;:o
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~)Comprehension Based Problems 6. A~ force due 10 one plate on anuthet-plate
is same lu·nc;e $ due to 1 in another am!
+p -p
,-} . due to 2 in 1 .will be same.
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1.~ 7. For. 5 2 , tliere will flux of electric field
~ - ,. .· • .: ~ j • I throni,:h flal, cin.:ular end faces as well as
I+--E2----o,.t through the curved surface.
d ' - . • ·t'
8. For S 2 , field is not radially outw-ard and
... kQ
E same at all points on the curved surface.
9. The tlux tlJ.TOiigh flat circular faces would
4
... 1 J 1tX
3
p px be due to components of field parallel to
E1 - - - -- the wire.
41t60 · x2 3e 0
12. The charge fa.a
. , spherical shell of radius r
... -
E2-- + p(d. -;() - p . .
... _.--(d-x) and thicknf:~.s dr is dQ --p(r) 4xr 2 dr. Let
. , : _3 £ O!· , . ~£ O Q1 be the ch~rge in the region r s: R/2 and
E ne[ -·E E _ px ,· ,p(d-x) let Q 0 be. the charge in the region where
- 1 + 2---+---
3&0 3Eo R/2-s. rs.R.
The total charge is Q = Qi + Q0 ,
E= pd
3e:o where Q- =a 41t(R /2)3 = anR3
l 3 6
2. V =-f Edx 11:
Y2 cl pd and Q0 ·= 4x(2u) f{r 2 -r 3 /R)dr
fv = -f-dx
Ii .o 3e o
R/2
(R
3
; R
3
J (R \~R J 4
=Ban----
3 4R
q. 0
3. $=..!.!!!. =-=> $ =0
&o Eo
llc11cR 3
4. No flux through right end-cap. =----
24
5. For A and B we know that
lSu11:R 3
Flux = ¢, = f E , ds Therefore, Q =- --
24
Force= faE·ds=crfE·ds=cr~ 8Q
and a.=--
As flux due to charge q in each plate is S1tR3
same so force will be same. For C for
filling the force we have take the For rs: R , Gauss's law gives ;
2
horizontal component cif electric field but
o:4xr 3
for flux we do not have to take the E 4nr 2 =
component of electric field.
3£o
=> E =~= 8Qr
3 e0 • 151tr. 0R 3
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For R/2sr-5R For r < R F = -eE "" --- SeQ r
E 4:n-r 2 = -- 2' r 15n:cR 3 '
~+.~[a«{'' -:3/a) Cr' -:i;;i6) )] So, the restoring force depends upon
displacement to the first power; and we
have simple harmonic motion.
; , - ' ·, c:ui:R 3 ·
. SeQ
andE=----- Companng to F = -kr, k = - - ~
24z0(411:r2) 15Jt&R 3
H;r -48(;r-1J
I,.'•'~ icL[64(_!:.)
15r 2 R·
-48-(!...R '1
3 4
-1] and
2:t
T =-1112,i:
ro
15"JtE 0 R 3 me
8eQ
If the amplitude of oscillation is greater
For r~ R, E ( 4n-r 2) =_g__ ~n R/2 , the force is no longer linear in r
£0
an~ Is thus no longer simple harmonic.
and E= Q
. 41t&or2
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·fionly One Alternative· is Correct Electrostatic force on electrons is opposite

to direction of electric field.
y \~ \More than One Alternative are Correct
2. Let the points charges have the coordinate
I
P(x,y)
P··( a/2,0,U),Q· (a/2,0,U) and
34. (-Ja,0)
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l!y u
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(3a,O)
. )(
k~(o.~a,o)
v,, =0
k(-2Q) kQ
-;===.:::::::== + --;:::=====
~(3a + x) 2 + y 2
'
1
(3a - x) 2 '+ y 2 v ( '
x 2 +y 2 - 10 gx + ga 2 :i=,O - .
r ... ,._ l
X
Equation of circle
a :r
X2 + y 2 +2gx +2/y + C =0
Coordinates of center ( -g, - f) coordinate of point at which E has to
Radius of circle R = ~ g2 + f
42. A and B are equivalent from thread so
2 - c be calc~ated is OehF3,JH·
Also we· have
VA -VB == zero. -> 1 Q -1-
45. Net charge on the ring E =--- r
2n 2n
4xs 0 r 3
Q = j)..Rd8 =:l 0 R Jcos(8/2) d9 =0 -1- -1- -1- -1-
0 0 Enet =E1+E2+E3
/
1 Q -1- -1-
V =1-
. 4m:_ 0 R
(Q)=o -1- -1-
E nec = - - 3 (Po+Q 0 +Ro)
4m 0 a
= Q
4m:oa3
· (31{2@a) k= ./6 Q
4m:002
k
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I;, 401 ~~}
·'
kp .
~nly Otte· iftern,iive lg Correct E .r =3 (2 - 3 sin 9)
2 .
r
. 1. Net force on dipole c.an never be zero in a y
non-uniform field. But torque can be zero
if forces on charges are along axes of
dipole.
12. Dfrcctlon of net electric field w-ill be along
, •.,. ~··
X0 8X1S.
.S· ............
..-;.·..__,__e.......___,~x
p
For the point = {1, .J2, 0);
. ,,fi,
sm8= .fi
i
--q •
+q
Hence, Ex =0
18. U --=-pEccis8
14. Given, ER along y-axis e j5 maximum. cos Ois minimum in case 3
ER E and 4, U ·is +ve so angle is obtuse.
I
't = pE sin 8 is maximum, angle is closed to
-90"
-pEcos8 == -V0
- V0 , 7V0
cos8 1 " " - ; cos0 2 ""-.-,
-t . pE · . pE
p
3V 0 4V0
Thus. 0 = 9O°·-a. cos83 ... - - cos84
pE I
= --
pE
Also, we know that
tan 8 = .! tan-a
2 . ~More tlian .One.Alilihu,tfve ire Correct
or tana. == ./2 ... .
15.
...... 1. E due to righqlipole"Js:along aiis and as
(-} ve o~, left 4,ipole is ·closer to right
U(Ol =-p ·E
dipole. it expefi:efices greater.force. Hence
w. = AU =-Uce> -Uo net force is toward~ riglit.' .
== -j,E cos "O -( -pE)
As both forces are along axis ofleft dipole,
= pE (1-cos 0)
torque is. z~ro. . '
_ 2kpcos'O . E _ kpsin9
17. Er - • o- 3. Since, electri~ <~el~ .. ~\le a tfuifonnly
r3 r3 .
E:r =E,cos8-E· 8 sin9

charged wi!e ,is ,!}C?i\-u,rlif4;11;m force and so
tor<(ue on ·a, ·c;1ipole :may or may not be
= kp{2cos 2 8-sin 2 8) tero. · · ·, · · ·
r3
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. ) 4 -,
conductor is same as _that .at center, i.e.,
4. , =P xE
:::>
..........
p x E points inside
(~;J. ., ' ,
plane of paper.
Potential due to dipole at A is Kp and
If all round, di pole would swing clockwise (r-R) 2 ·
A.s it swings from 90° to 30° it gains K.E. . Kp
,, atB-IS--~
Work done by E is positive. (r+R) 2
When field is orthogonal to dipole
moments,_PE is taken zero.
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Match v = 3i ::::- Iv I= 3 (constant)
5. Ele'ctric field di?gram due to.dipole F
2E1
1. (P)
r3
(Q) --Q H
QE 0
.
•
2QE 0 =2Mg
.
Mg
kpsinA
E2 = --
r3
- /
Force diagram on the system (R) ··········riFo····-····® Fixed
0 by force
external some
qE2 (2E)q V •
\ '
(S)
Mg +QE::2Mg
N~t force _:,,,, V(6qE 1) 2 + (6qE 2 ) 2
= 6 kpq ~sin 2 e + cos 2 e

r3
Net force = 6 kpq (T)

r3
The net torque on the system = 0

6. Potential at center due to induced charger
on the conductor is zero (by symmetry)
and net potential at each point of
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~Assertion and Heason Type· Questions 5. T =pxE
---> ---> y
I. U =-p·E =-pEcos0
"'
.; .. If0 = 90° ; _u =:= 0, .-
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?]comprehension Based Problems ~-------'~p
---)
~ut.-,ard
1. Direction of field at left dipole due to right
_, ·.,.•:1~l1F1
· .· C·-
z
·lE2 Torque is due E Y "therefore it points along
z-axis.
6. The charged assemble can be considered
to be a dipole of dipole moment.
--->
E1 > E2 Ip I = (11. W)L
Herice., -F1 .> F 2 -
Potential energy of dipole
Hence, net force is upward and torque is --->---> ')...WLE
counter-clockwise. -~· .= -p-E.=-~2-.
2. Djrecti<:m of field at right dipole due to left
one will be as shown. 7. From work energy theorem
.-q. ffickctdc = -,6.U
= -(PE cos01 -PE cosO;)
-q ~.WLE
2
E
W electric =A KE
A7E ~ ½Hff]w'
Horizontal component of E
i.e., E cos 0 will cancel out and net force
will be 2E sin fl downward direction.
Torque will be coun~er-clockwise w = J2-A.1,VE
3. In absence of net external torque angular . ML
momentum of the- system is conserved.
Hence (d) is the right option.
--J,
8. 1' = 2n[l; .,.
--->BE ·ct·
4. F=p- Reqmre tJ.met·= T
~:=ore~-L -
el - 4 s;;. vVE
Force is directed along y-axis as
--J,
oE i!Ey
-=-·-*O
8l ax
'' '
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y·~£i2"~J-~-~-~_:_--.~ =~-- ~=~---~~~---~1;,:~bi~~;,si;i -J,;l·~;;;;i,~it~&.M~g~~"-;---

------,
'i
.--
[E] 1-co-N-OU-CTOR
----~------------
~ \Only On~ Alternative is Correct AC =5m
f..:q _ 9 X JO 9 X 1x 10 ---6
kQ V
2. E .,
,.- AC 5
3" kQ kQ - J.8 x 10]---= 1.8kV

V , f--clr
"' r1 3a Vn =(VB)dtJe10q +(V,i);
9. Ma!,'Tiitude of charge un each inner face (V11 \ = Potential at B due to induced

2Q - (-Q) 3Q charge
q=---=-
2 2 3 kq - )
l.BxlO =-+lVB 1·
AB
Potential difference = .1 = 3Qd
C 2E 0 A 1.8xl0 3 aaa2.25xl0 3 +(VB)i
(VB)i =--0.45kV
So, (a) and (c) are correcr.
19, Vo = KQ _ KQ + KQ
r r1 r2
(W) (X) (Y) (Z)
! ! ! !
4-~L+~
12. E = kp/r 2 outside a uniformly charged
20.
sphere and also.for a point charge.
15. Net force on q is zero. Due to q, it is
towards left to make net force zero due to
the shell it is towards right.
17 • IVA - VB I = kl__!_ - ~)- Q--0'
'\R r ·.
= 9 X 10 9 025 X lQ- 9 (~ _ ]_)
X
10-2 5 15 Q' Q-Q'
--., =30V. 41Ul 2 41tb 2
q 4 8 ,- . - Q' b2 =_Qa2 - Q' a2
..,,.....------=-.
;;._···· ...
..
.. Q' = Qa2
18. a2 +b2
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I___
,. .,. .___________ --~~--------~--------,,...,.~'--'---;I
.i,. _ _ .,.. _ _. . . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ , _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ --
405 _-.
_•
~Q - Q')
-----1--
b
kQ'
a
,·.·,,'
,. ,- · -.kQ-· {l- - -1) :c::-mv
·- .... ·, . ..
1
r R 2
2
' . .
k[
=- Q - Qa
b
Qa
- - -] + [k -
2
- -]
a2·+b2 a2+b2_ v = . 2kq~
.--------c-
(.!r•',R
_2-)
. .. in
kQ(b+a)
a2 + b2
-~- · - .. "II ... _
21. AB .R is comparable tor, so their is induced , ~~' . y ... _

25. 2a ..:x·-••.
effect. X (O; 0) +q
22. =--1!-_Q;
EP
2R 2
-kq kq
EQ --~9.. V ,.= ---;=== + -·====···· 0
R2 2
~~ +x 2 - .jy 2 ·+(2a-x)7..
So, ~ =·!·=0.5
'RQ_ 2.
23. 0 2 +0 3 =511C • 3q (outside)_
26.
8 2 =-0 1 =3~iC
Apply Gauss Law at P
qi =0 +q + Qin O; Qin = ~q
Eo
•. k.O r k0·2 kB 3 Qi11+Qou1 =O;Q~11c"'q
V - ·--------· + - - + -
R-1- R 1 R2 27. V.,i. "'Vatsmface =Va =Ve =Vo
=~+ kx2x10-6 Charge is on . the outer surface hence
'I lOx10-2 Vinside remains constant.-
~ kq kq . . •.
9 xi-10? X 2 X ]0-b 28. E=--=~- . .
10-1 (4r) 2 16r2 ' ·-" ·
•• -t ,.,
~
= 18 X 10 4 CV =WOkV
24.
v~
0- kqQ ;;;_ ..!mvz - kQq_

R 2 r -
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29~:,dQ, == k1A (S) ::/2A (lO) E(R) == .:i::~--'''~ ·=·~,-..!

1ftm;o R2 ,-r
dt~,; .. d . d ' :---
11 . '.
.·, ~-k;iA (20) == kiA (15) ,,, tr Q I. ' l !, '
.:'d.. d
E
max
-..:.:......:...~
- 4iteo b2 '
-at'. (R....!bj
- ...
~·
;i
· 30. .' d9'==kA(9)'_ E inside inner she:JI "" 0
· dt x· ·
:::;, V is constant in the shell and
dx
==pA dt L1 maximum.
· Jx dx == f k9dt
:.
'
X =~2k9t
;
PLJ
pLt
.
8. ~0-
-:.
-
-0_
-
-c ___
::
~ ~:~
Fa
'
. FE • '~;
1• .......__, ~~
/
:_
1 .
. ,·
.' ~, ·'
. ~ ...
31. U == !coE2 ==!e:o( kQ)2 If charge is being moved slowly, Fa = - FE
-JO ----)
· 2 2 r2
.1 k2Q2 wG - wE ;::;AK:E:==O (Charge is moved
=-£0~~ slowly)
2 4 r ' ',\,.
Le., 00 11 ==. -roe -
32. F =qE
also me ·.I-~ 4U
thus Wa = +4-U
' ' .
-6 . As force Fa aiid.'.di.spla,c'ement-are {s~o .
d - 45 X 1q .. :::::.Q.3Qm
..... ----)
1
l.5 X 1()--4, F ·d r < a
wa < 0 thus AU< 0

(p:\Mo·re, than One Alternative are Correct Therefore U decrea~es. . )
.
+ 10. +
+ 1:.,...
q, +
+
+ q + .- (1 ~ '
+ +
:;I
kq kq1. kQ Uniform charge ~:m outer-surface therefore
~+~+-
a· b R potential is _q_,_. ··,;
S. Electric field exists between the region ," _ 1~o!i _
between shell; ~nd given by
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--~----·
'-~--'---
, ___.,_, , ____ ,_,
Electrostatics ·--- -----~-------- ..
d 3d (C) When magnitude of charge inside

0 Q 0 cavity is changed (--·q) inside cavity
and (+q) outside cavity also changc_
Q -QQ Q -Q Q
13. °2" 2 2 2 2 2 (D)When conductor Lo; eartl!ed charge on
outer surface charges so that potential
of conductors becomes zero.
4. 0 = Kq + Kc 2q + Kq 8
2R 3R 2R
qB == --( q +
\ 3
4q) = _ 73q
·
14.
ql =-qA :::-q
7q 7q
g2 =-3 + q=-3
From a to b, E =-~~-.,
x·- q3 =-~~
3
v- =-~~3q - kq +~!l..tco q3 + q4 =Zq
m C b a
2q
Rin~idoe conductor = 0 q4 =--~
3
3kq
E out =··-------
2 fiAsserlion and Reason Type Questions
r
2. Elecnic field inside cavity is contributed
~)Matching Type Problems·
by all indhidual charges present in space_
Charge on the surface of <:omluctorwill be
distributed such thal resultant electric:
field due to all the charges external to
1. •a cavity is· zero for all points inside cavity
3.
(A) If outside ·charge is shifted to other
position, distribution of +q on outer
surface changes- Inside cavity charge
is unaffected. Since E inside conductor .,,,Q
__ ,.
f.E •ds over Guassian surface == O
~
(B) [f inside charges is shifted, (-q) on

inner surface will change so that net
effect of ( +q) and (-q) inside cavity .: : , fE.ch = gin = qo + qinonswface
becomes zero outside cavity. to_ .. _.. to
=> qln on surface =-<lo
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i'.]Coinpretiensioh Baseii'Problems 4, q-qA =-4 X 10 5

•o .
3. .!L =2x10 5
s,
5
q ""2£ 0 X 10
==2 X 4 :r.eo X }0 5 ,, =-4xi0

2x10 5 +·qA 5
4s
QA =-6 X }0 5
2Xl0 5 2x1Q 4
=---~
361t X fo 9 361t
So
::::, qA ·=-3q=-5.3IµC
2xl00 µC
5, Since ,fl n_ever zero at an}' Gaussiiµi sphere
36;c
of any radius.
=2 x 0.884µC;, l.77µC
...
"
,· . .,
.. . ,.
', '~
...
'){, '- '-,!.
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I... ·1
. .,··. ·::.
--.-E_l_e-ct_r_o_s_ta_t_i-cs---~------.•- . - - - - - - - - - - - - , zC.c
I[
F] FAOD-1lrCfNJ{C-PR-OBIEM-S ·
.__________ ,i:...:_::...,j----------------------- I
m,q
ficiniy one Alternative is Correct
1.
--------+1µC +1µC
·------- L
Since both charges are positive hence 0

''
-- ------r---------·
potential will not be zero anywhere P A': • •B
(except at infinity). '
3. The given system can be reduced as.
So, resultant is t.
--Q r-v------q v 0 =0
'' '
: p ': EL (1-cos0) (q) =!mv 2
'
6-------<>' 2
+Q
v = ( 2qEL( ~- cos 8)) l/Z
8. Eat P =0
:. kq/x 2 =kQ/(L-x) 2 q
LJq
On solving, x rn r:
...;Q +;,,Jq
14.
p Q
L First case
9, E ""Jn~u X
=10. j\- dx=-'"-Y~
u
2
41t&o d X
T = kq2
d2
... {1)
3i,. kq2 kq2

E T 2 = -,, + ------::;- cos 60 °
16rtEod d- d"'
10. Direction of field will be along r.. Vertical 3kq2
... (2)
components of field ,vill be cancelled out 2d 2
fic•ld will b~ towards r..
nt'.t. Tz =3T/2
11. Oppositc charge of rod is inducer! on 15. No. of fidd lines from· a charge oc.
water and it gets attracted. magnil ude uf charge·
12. Since Electric field is rightwards A is at . o f t-3Q = 3QE
hir,hest potential.
16. Acee Ieranon - (1)
~
m
Ac:cdnatiun of -2Q = 2 QF- (t)

m
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...
~"-·: : ;I I
.J :',
""""-"---'~ 410' ----=----------~"'------------"-"----'---'=-------~--'-------
Problems in Electricity &·Magnetfs,n .
17. Symmetry would have been.effected only
- ..,.._~_ -
{ ro )3
if an external force would have 'changed
e.g., mg. But changing a charge changes
]E ;:-;;~ 2~ = 17pr0
only internal forces hence no imbalance of r 3eo :}~o.(3;of 54e 0
forces occurs.
4
18. E -x graph
tj~· X.
24.
4
kq kq
/EJ-x graph -5 =-+v.
4· d
ID.
~ ;0 (1~)
•.•••• ····-·· E
~-~ Vind_ =-9 X 3 =-0.4SkV
2S. Jf another shell is kept upside down over it

Hence 4 times. · complete a sphere, net field should
19. Most positive work is done when positive become zero. 1
charge is displaced maximum against kQ kQ
26. Vi= .J2b ;V2 =c .J5b
strongest electric field.
w ----, ----,
20. - =E · r :::Q [E 1 a +E 2 bJ 21. The magnitude of electric field intensity
Q . due co each pan of the hemispher:ical
L surface at the centre 'O' is same, Suppose,
21. t =-
11 It is E. _
S =Ut+2at 2
2
!! = .!_ qE (£)2
30~ 30"
=> E E
2 2 M v 2 2 E
E
dMv 2 · E E
q = EL2 E+-+-=cE 0
2 2
23. Electric fie'ltl on_ surface of a uniformly 2E=Eo
cllarged · ' squ~e · ·. is ·_ given by
Q -~·rn,,. -,_. E=-Eo
2 \
4xe R ·3 t:ri
0
3
. . . -~ · {av -:- av -:-J
28. E =-VV c-c -1+-1
E1cct ric field at outside point is given by ax uy
Q,. pR:!
E=----_- = - -
4nc;0ri ' -3c 1jr2 ,
E
---+ = { 2xi-2yi
" "] ~
;_
when y---tO;
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__E_le_t_!l_r,_o_s_ta_t_i_c_s_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--·~:-~·~-~~~~:--·--
__-:_::__________--- -- · -·-- _____ · --,_~_JI
--f "
E c=-{2x) i;
--f "
,x =+ve, E is along (- i)
-) "
x =-ve, Eis along(+ i) ~More than One Alternativ~ are Correct
When X---)- O; 1. Ex =lOV/m,E?: Ex
---t A ---t- .'\
E =+2y j y =+ve,E.is along(+ j) 2. At a point with coordinates (x,0), the
--i, " force is F = 2 Qq x 'J/ •For F to be
y ;= -ve, Eis along(- j) - 4:n:so (x2 + y2) 2
. . dF .
maximum, equating - to zero gives
dx
29. xi Y,... • The charge is obviously in
v2
equilibrium at the origin. However, the
equilibrium is not stable since the force is
repulsive and hence will not be able to
rcsrore the charge at the origin. The
charge . therefore cannot perform
(E 11 Joe[ = 't-'(2 sin 9) oscillatory motion. ·.
[f (q, r) - const. k = const. 3. VA ""VD=> work =0
30. Polythene acquires electrons while wool 4. (a) Only equilibrium position changes.
'fime period remains same
looses electrons.
31.. .E ;= - dV :: -(2x ··· 2) :: U
dx
J. = 2 'J{ N -
k
Q 20 > ---1 kx2 :O:·-mv

(I) 1 2 ••
:. vat mean pos1t1on
32. 2T 4-....--~---• T1
4 ~ T1..4 - - - - • T 2 2 2
T
.' -
is same 'amplitude will be same .
1'2 ;=T+8T=9T .J
(c) In case-4 ·equilibrium position
3mg. ,.
T2- - - - - - • T
4Q Xo =·· k ...
T1 =31' 5. The fo_rcc on th~ w;ir~.is 9E ~ irresp~ctive of
orientation. the. force' on the. rod .. is
33. E "' Qx + Q/16 distrib{ited unifoniily qver the entire rod,
4 'lt:R 33£ 4:n:SoX2 so torque about centre of mass is zero,
:-3 0
6. O-r potential is constant
dE r
@)
0 . . .
dx "'o -(R -r) fn;np r to R it a
Co . 11.. '.' r
~ 4~ 0 (R\ -i"il~3 ) at x ;= :
increases, we, ~re.moving
opposite to field from
r
Eis minimum. R E O oo it decreases.
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7. Potential inside KQ (r<R) E=kq
R r12
Potential outside KQ ( r < R,) E'= kq

R r2
2
E'<E,
qt]Matching Type Problems hence electric field for z > 0 is
1. (a) Normal force of ground would directed along +ve z-axis.
change in y-direction while in Similarly for z < 0, electric field is
x-direction no external force exist. directed along -ve z-axis. Hence
Mechanical energy is·Iost because of electric field at origin in zero.
friction. z
~
(b) Normal force of ground would
change but it will not do any work. :
X
(c) Point charges, so we can assume
elastic collision.
k,-·····tE,
(d) Point charges, so we can assume
elastic collision.
(BJ
X
2. (A)
E 1 > E 2 , hence net electric field is
directed along +z-axis.
(C) Because equal and opposite charges
Potential r1 < r2 are distributed on the ring, hence
2kq potential on z-axis is zero.
v+ ~~
r1
V_ = - -
-2kq
r2
r'· 1nteger Type Problems
1
2kQq
1.
Vnet ==V+ +V_ L
=2kq(1. -
r1
l) ~
r2
O
2x9x10 9 x3x10- 3 x5xl0-6 3
=-------~--~x-
R 5
Electric field : ==27
E,ftE ~ ·1 Assertion and Reason Type Questions

1. Not in rotational equilibrium
.:~
E. . \ , ,
r •·• / : \ ·-,E
5· /r 1 ' \ •
. / \
X
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f-:-fy.-f_E_i_ec-·t_r_o_s_ta-,t-i-~s-----~_-c::--·
L ·
1
EQ +mg-+mgL--
2 2
(ML
3
2
2) ,
+mL wM
2. fonn symmetry,
_ mg L + 3mgL = 2mL'\_02
E nei at centre == zero 2q 2 3
2mL2
mgL=-·-o?
. . 3
~Comprehension Based Probtoma
-V=~-~~L.
t. =-'·---+-i---r·
mg mg
4ML2
3. EQL~--~-~--~-~~
3
mgL - 1mL2
2 3
3g
BL
, =mg½ +mgL =( m~.' +mL' l •

9g
11::::-
8/,
9g . 9g
a=-xL=- '-JP-rEQ
BL 8
____.E
l-="•:,-------"130
• m
2.
...
.-·
.. ':.
.
... I ' 'I.•
. ..
·--\,.;t
--·
-.
.-
. - ....'
'
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~Only One Aliernative is .c·orrect 14.
1.
20 0 a a a a a a
® @ @-----@ ® @
a
© ©
a Ia® .
©
a
3. Eoa = 0.0 2 = 2V/m

0.01 ,•'J,.
Er = 2./s
E0 p = ../,-4-x-'--5-"-~-4 ~ 4 V/m 15. E =0
2 ~ ,6 ~
Er =--1+-J
Ji. -5.
=-J2i + 1Jz].
6. Electrons moves to high potential.
1 2 (ze)(-q) ' 17. TE series : A --+ n-iore + ve than B and less
8. - mv O = -----=---. +ve than C
2 4~e 0_r
CAB : C + vetyi_charged and A is - vely
r oc !1 charged.
m -+
-+ -+ -+ 18. Before q, E should be in (-) ve direction
9. WD by F =Cx v will be zero -+
-•' • -+, C-+ -+ -+ between q1 and \q 2 , E should be in ( +) ve
Since, ,_, ,WD '.:"-J ~ · dr = f F - v dt - -+
direction after q1 ,E should be in (-) ve
. -+ -+. -+
='J(C XV)• V dt =0 direction. 1
1 ~ - -
®Line ®Llne
WD = aK+·t.u ;"1 ~ ~
19. 6e- USE ..--b Slable
=. .
l I _.
[H"2° r~¾m~il
0
21. Q=ne
+qEd
22. ~-----·--
10. F = Jc,qQ .,,. N1~Q ~_.-kQci ;.-:, ,.
~t ··d 2 '·'cuo·2 :.·. 2iP ,\ ...
2..J2 ll
= ~.x 10_~ x 30 x 5:x, 10-12 =?.SN E J. = -il [ • i O • • OJ
sm 45 + sm 45 =- --
l/ 2 l
- x
2 (o:3i~- '
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Ia: I. -
I
.Electrostatics
-----·--u,_n
1
·-·. ~····------·us. ~ ,c:·
+q
23.
\
. ~
,.
.......e../
5. +q .............:Jt',. ............. +q
•" ....
.,,.,~· ""11· ..~,...
+Q a +q
7. Line y ""'x is perpendicular to EF

.... ,... .... ,.
m(g+<.1)cos6D -qEcos30" 0
= ma.x. ::::) i - J or - i + j
(g+ a) qE:.J3 . kq 2 2
a=----- 8 . T cos <t = mg Tsma: --moo r
n 2 2m r2
2h !.a t 2
:::::c .. ::;, T>rng
2,n
4li 1. > T sma.········;;····
. kq2 2
+moo r
l :::::: r··
g+a qE:.J3
T is constant if a is mnstant
2 2m 2
.• . mv
J Slll(t = --,
r
lf]More than One Alternative are Correct . mv~ 2
prev T smo. = kq-- + - -
1. dq1 = Xa1 ;dq2 = MI 2 r2 r
dq1
-=--
a1 Br1
-::
lj
; .......... mvz
--+········,,····
kq 2 mu 2
dq 2 9r2 r2
a2 r r·· r
kdq 1 k:A.dr1 A.:8 ~ v should be increased.
E1 - r} = r? : : : r1
1
£1 oc----'--'
r1
>- L-+--,._J
k'A.Onl -)> q is -ve
;;;;:>
v=----=k8 2kQ kQ . 'kq
2
Ti .......... - - + - -
(i2 . _a 2 (3a) 2
2. By using work energy theorem.
----J, ::;, q.;;;;: ""·9Q
3. For equilibrium Fne[ =0 ,(- ::::::> q is +ve
2kQ .,._ ··-kq_ + kq" ~ q=27Q
a2 a2 9cz 2
+q
-······-,...._;------------"•x
-4q ~Matchin~t_Type -Problems
(···8, 0) (0. 0) (a. 0) 1. (A)
' kQ'· ·._. _kQ
V"'·····- and E = -
r· . . . r2
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and CJ = kql q:i.
r
a~ eEo(b)r
el:_ -
m m
For by symmNry
\V
. ,
'
/2r:F. 0 b
2. If 11 = ~ _m - , centri,fugal_ force > ~lectric
,'
force (centripetal force) in the reference
',
framt- uf prulun.
>
E is 11 to Lhc axis 1
-mev 2
= d: 0 h J" -dr
2 · - · a r
~,
,
/f. ·e
4
E is .L as to the axis.
3. v is independent of r.
kQ1 _ kQ2 1 •
ry- 4• 7 - (S·-x) 2 ·-'
. 3. (B) T=2p./-
~ geff. _ 10
geff. t ~ r.!. x=-.
3
(C) T=!:= /µ S. Electric field at origin is only due to sphere
V VT· and potential is due to shall sphere.:
k '•'
(T) t =-d- rernams
.
same. 6. F = Q1Q 2 = ··36 x 10-3 N
Vm.1 R2
F F
«1 = - ; «2 =-
m1 m2
?]Assertion and Reason Jype Questions
9 • () . 1 qE 2
1. For curved field lines, the path will not be i s =lcm=-x-t
Y 2 m
along the field line.
Sz = 10 cm = V xt ==300t
1
t = -sec
f]ComprehensiQn :eas~d Problems 30
mv~
1. .eE = -r -
(ii)
'
Vy
2
= 2aySy
Vy = 1Sx4xl0-2
:::;, V = /~·ob..m
= 6 X ]0-l m/S"
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' ~. ~~
·.: . .1
..
s: ,.,_lElec'trostdti~s-_.'----..--~'-'_',.___•.·_________________._.·_._~· I fl )!½
.. ~-c;-~~) {H] (~~vAtfC-EP~P-Rl>B[EMS
r]Orily·One Ali~rnative is Correct 4. Potential will be largest ai: P as we move
towards (-) plate potential will reduce.
3a
1. i a 5. Change in P.E. ti U = q ( 6. V)
~
eq e----
--q +q
=-1.6 X 10-19 [(-1) -(10)] X 10 3
u= -kq 2 + +kq 2 = -2kq 2 ll U ----')--Ve i.€., dei;:reases in P.E.

a 3a 3a
6. g,,, _dV
_
t:,,U-t:,,K.E. =0 dr
1 o ~ 2kq 2
:. E =0 => V = constant
-(2ma-)rn- =- -
2 3a· 8. When rod rotates the centripetal
_ /2kq 2 acceleration of electron comes from
(JJ - ,1--~ electric field e£ = mrc,:i1-
~3ma~
E = mrn,2
CD = -,-=----q==-==--- e
;J'6 nEama 3
2. E __ dV . E =O
dr '
->
dV E
=> -=O => V =- constant
dr
3. The initial ;J otcntial energy of the electron
·inus, f _.
/'N = - E·<lr--=-
fl mn,?
- dr
0 C
lS
u---' qy
'-- (- -1.6 x 10- 19 C) x ( lx 10 4 V)
9; V = KQ1Q2
= 16
10-1 -> j '
X ,-2
When ':he electron is very far away its depending on riature of charges, by
potent:al energy Y.'ill be zero. By increastng r, U may increase or decrease..
ccinse!Vat1or. of energy.
ti. V = kq + kQ .·
ll.K= Kf -K,
A a a+ b'
= -.1 U = U1 - U,
= 1.6 X 1()-T~ J kq kQ
VB=--+-
_ K1 =0 be.i:.at.:se v 1 = 0, a + b d.
V _V =
,0
m~t'j = 1.6 X fo-15 J

k_.qb _ kQb
So, 2 A 8 -a(a+ b) a(a +.b)
~---------
-v{2) J< (1.6 X 10 -lS J) kb ' .
.= - - ( q - Q ) = 60 V
VJ = (9.llxlQ-31 kg) a(a'+ b) ·
= 6 x10 7 m/s
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final P.otential. Plot c best describes this
. ' .
situation.
2s. a----·- ........····-·-·•-a
E;,; O; V =0
29. kQ =V; Q. = VR_
4 3 = -;.R
13. n-~r 4 3 R k
3 3
r3 1 cr = _g_= VR
... (i) 41tR 2_ .41tkR 2
I
::::::, cr o.:: -
•.. (ii) R
r
30. QE =Mg
knq ~OE
+~"~
,V =- . ,(•
... (iii) QV ,I •
R -=W
d
nv 0 r 1 mg'
v = --
R.
= nv 0 - -
n 113
Q = \.Vd.
V
Z.5 =0.lV
(125) 7,' 3
2S. Uf = same fiMore than One Alternative are Correct
W = ti.U => same work 1. Point A and B a're equipotential, work
26. E go es from higher potential to lower done by electric field is path independent
potential and Ve> V,1-
E = .1.V =_V3 -Vo . 2. Using law of conservation of energ,;
Ax _9.Q~ . b
Vo •
- 400 x.0.05 = 20V
=> V3
a•... • ..__A
2 7 . . Since, · electric. ·field lines point in the
,dire.ction of decreasing elecoic potential,
B
a .
m,q
-
,•,
. -~ '
the potential E-,.,_ =E 8

decreases as , Y 1 2 kQq kQq
-m11 0 + - =0+-
one trave,ls -· ~- 2 a a. ·
from initial /
,. - E [·.· At B, u =0 and zr 0 b]
point to final ,.
point on each . kQq kQq kQq

i / ------ •• ~ ··---- f1 .. · - I - = -
line. Sim:e, 6a a b
the electric' '- I
field . ·is 6a b
uniform and in the x-direction, b 6
. " ..cq1:iP.o,rcp.tial li:1tcs .wil.lJ]e .11,qpeq,dicular a 7
··_ ·-i~- the .taxis. Therefore," stncc •die final
position .of each : line_ J:\a.:-,_ the same At infinity,£ A =- E ...,
x-rnordinate, each .v.:ill ha".~._ t_hc same
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Electrostatics' .. · .. , .y··, ''-
- - - · _ _ ..........,___.T-.,1,,...,,;..•..;i,.,._......,__.__. _ _ . ......_........ _ _ _ _ __
1 ' '. 2 ·kQq 1 ' '2

-mvo +--= -mv '+o·
2 a 2 "·
r kQ · ]· (CJ
L.,. ~ 4 0 ~sr~o:,
7 2 1 2
-rr.v 0 = -mv
2 2 ""
,----
~ u.,., = -.;?vu
~Integer Type Problems
3. (a) EF directed perpendir.:ular to
:s
~quipote1:tial surface and from high 1. From equilibrium of'
potential to low potentiaL
(b~. Force on a charge is perp~ndicular to
Qi [-l_
41tea
Q1Q2
h3
=mg]
the equipo:endal.
· In COM frame
, (c) Because we have zero potential not
, -a: rn so, charge cannot be FP is pseudo force.
corr.men te d.
(d) \Vor:.; done on an equipotential line is
zero.
I '>" < ••
CT ' ;, • _. CT y " -y
6. 1) . --,0-y)= ·-
2;: 0 • _2t: 0 2 F~-
{ F =mg
Ptvo/2···
mg
Resultarii: of mg and pseudo force is zero

7
on each mass.
At closest distance velocity of each mass is-
tJ M~tchJ.n~ ,_Typ ~Proble!!ls zero in COM frame. Let closest separation
be x.
(Loss in K.E.) 2 . .!m(~o .J 2
·. ·,·, ::
1.(A)~~' 2 ? ··' ·' ·''

= _l_· QiQ2(_.!__.!.)':
4m: 0 h0 x. ·
- '
.
(Gain in electrostatic P.E.)
.. '. ..
. "-x-_
cs) . / L'\x
I "--. ~
On solving x ""13.33 cm :, -,·
fiAss·e·rtion a'nd· Reason Type Questions

• ~ :I
,..
I • •
• -Jo
1. . Ai . equipotential ' suiface:s ... · -E, is
• perpendicula no the surface; 7
•',' ; • •
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Work done to move along surface is
zero.
VA -v,- _1_(4,/2.)R _4,/2.lR)
4rct 0 2R -../2R
Hence potentia: is constant.
2. "N =0 o:-Jy if U1 =U,.
, -.~~(1-},j
--,~,[(1-},J- 1:3]
3. V inside she:: is co:istant, not zero.
Net VA-v,
't']comprehension Based Problems
,.. ·····aE··~---,
Electric fieid
/. Q X 4. ,
.' E
• -o
\
£=----------=
2;-:t: x 4ae (R2 +x2)312
0 0
1 2'\.. ~ . .'2 J~
(consideri.ng right directiun as positive)
= 21n: 0
1. - [ : x4,/2.R
-~~.,._ 2 (R2 +x2)312
l Position of maximum velocity is l' and 2'
for the ba\b as it i:-, minimum potential
energy position.
Potential difference between 1 and l'
= V- 1 -V 1, = Ex(3:·xz)
1. fnitially X -/3R Potential difference between 2 an<l 2'
E - ___I._
2r:c:uR
-1- --../'J +
__l__ 2-Jz
8
-/3j -=V:, V.,. c-- Exl-~x2J
'I '
). --2.!,.·.~31 ). 1(3-2.fil Clrnnge in elf"cCTosr--atic potential enerm

~-m-cR' ,.:'] (2,0.°) ~ 2m; 0 R l,- 2,/6 =<2x(Vr,-V 1 )-fQx(V;,:· V1 )
. ) (-ej(F.) - -Qt.L (lossin I!E.)
a (an:c ler;1t10:: =- - --
m Gain in K.E.
d (3 +/62J2)
KtcmR
-
2
1 2
rnV
2
1
•--m(2V)
2
(where velodcy of the ball closer co the

2. Force on electron is zero ac point where
ax.is is V and farther from axis i.s 2V.)
E =0 c:::;, x=R
3. Potential dif(erence between two points V - /QEL
vsm
Sil= -Edx
Potential difference d'..le to line charge 5.. Position of option (a) is minimum P. E.
bctvvecn posttton means stable equilibrium
position. Any displacement from this
x = R anC x=,.'3R position is opposed by restoring wrque.
VA -T/_c3 = OE-+
,'JR t.dx A f(n3·1
-1-~~~--
2ni-: x ;'{£
R 4 ,0 0 \ 6-~
Potent:a: di:ferer:.ce due to ring between A OOE~
x= . ../3R anC x=R
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El ectri>statics
For small angular displacement 8 from
equilibrium position restoring torque
----~-·~-', /µII/
v
"----,..if '·-·---·
'
kQ 2125
'
..<3r
/!I
--· - I
__ _
. (3L
L J Ia
= QE sm 0 4 - 4 /'<:>~ ...
mg
(since, e is very small sin 0 , __ 9) kQ-2
a - -(QEL j,,--0)
,~
2[ )
ma.~ =mf::"-~-
~ 25 sin 37°
kQ2
{j) = fQEL\j
n~--1
a" =g-~- sin 37" = 8.8 m /_sec 2.
ms
V\ 21 ;
13. The two protons must approach to a
where I {moment of iaerria) distance of 2rP, where rP is the radius of a
= (~2 9:2) +
proton.
_ 2 [ -mPv
E; =Er gwes 1 1]
= -ke 2
2 2rp
.
Time pen.00 ( T ) 2n:
= -aa2i! /~
Sm!
-
ro '4QE k(l_6Q X 10-19 C) 2
O" -0" andv=
2 (12 X 10-ISffi) (1.67 X 10-27 kg)
7.
A B C = 7.58x10 6 m/s
2 2
3kT mu , mpu
K =2 =2 ,Tp = ~
(167 x 10-27 kg)(7.58 x L0 6 m / s) 2
=-------------
3 (1.38 x J / K) 10-23
E8
cr
=-1+-1=-1
~ a ~ a ~ = 2.3 x 10 9 K
2£c 2£o to 15. b=O
-:-CT~
Ee = - 1 + - 1 = 0
--Oz V = ax 2 + ay 2
2£ 0 2£ 0 = a(x2 + y2)
kQ2
9. mg4+----- = 0
kQ1 .....
E = -2axi -2a_yj
- -
5 1
= -2a(xi + y ])
->
ccc -2 a r(From 2-axis)' Equipotential
line
IO. v = 0 ar borrom
=> cylinder of uniform
oo
',_ kQ2
T = mg -r-,-
T = 0.72 + 3.6
= 4.32N
~
t,,1
...
16.
=c-
-ve charge density
W. D. = -!),
So"xl0-'-6 =qV1 =2x10--6[2a(0.1J 2

U = U; - U1
.
mg a = 1250
6250 = ax 2 + ay 2 + a(2) c-/'.i) 2
11. At. horizontal position, ar =0
:x1_ I;- Y.2 =- 1,
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av~ av.-: avk-

18. E =--•--1-- ,
· .qx, ay'. az
_._ - A-, mg
. ',
- , -2A X i-6A y 3'-2A Z k - --k . 4 3 / . '.
2 qE = p-ITT
3
g-+:6mirv 2 ,, ... (ii)
)
\·,>-; . .- '"
19. r=,/3y.
.
~
4 3 •· V2
p-1tT' g 1+--:,-'.
·3 .e 'Vt
q - .
a·= 60°· ·- O,OSJ ·
E
20, _· {.200 .'~ .1.('x 2 -3 x 100 +z 2 ) 26. q1 =a. 1+--.- ==6-~

(0.01 , ·"
x 2 +·z 2 =-,-900---+ Not posslble.
0.04) =S a,
q2 .=aa ( 1+--
. ,-;;JV 0.01
_23.,:E =.·ax, ::::> ;More. at cOrner than at
28. vcosa.=v()
centre so it rhoves towards centre.
. vsina = qE t · t-=-·"-
m ',,.,J v_ 0
25.
.,~ vsin'a
'· qi~
!"'=·--
mv 0 •
d
= tan a •= ·-·
qE qE
-" - --"
L mv 0 mv~
"o
... (i) d :c= qEaL
mv 20
:p
•. , l • L'
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fiDnly One Alternative is Correct
8.~
q kq2 kql
U=---
2b 2a
( Q 1(4 3 3 J 26. Inside the metallic ball, potential remains
q "' ,._( 4 / 3) ; R :, )\ 3 " (R - d )
constant
Q. (R 3 -d3)
.-. potential at G "" potential at C = ~
R 3. 4rc Eo-L
V "'_l_ _q 40. K.E. of electron
4r. ,: 0 r
13. Charge :::ust be on outer surface only
V
kQ
... (i)
41. E , - - [av ~1 + av~J ·I· av- k
ax ay Dz
~1
= Ki+ eV/2 == 300 + 200 = 500 eV
h
kQ kQ1 - -2k(2xf-L1-~zk)
-'- - =O
b u.
Thus, IE[ at (1, 1, 1) --= 2k-JG
Qa
@ (, 2sot__ 2Ecr~ ]A ~ 0.08
0 0
Ql - - - ... (ii)
b
A(Efd _Eid ·1 = O.OB
VE = kQ + kQ, 2E 0 2E 0 ,
b b
A ~(2.5 X 10 lO -9 10 lO) = 0.08;
vn =vl1-==I 2
X
L bJ
k~q) ( -q) ' kqq kq(_-q) k ( -q) '.! A = 0.08 x 2 x 36r. x 10 9
16. u : : a - - - - , . - - - - + - - 16 X 10 lO X 1
a · b b 2a
kq2 = 3.61tx10- 2 m 2
+-
2b
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AtT E · = E + - - - - -
' n~t 2As 0 2A£' 0
=E
r]Matching.fype' Problems
1. (A) Ex
En.,1 ·:..i..
For r < a' =(-:)1 =-li ,/3
KQ (3a 2 - .r 2) K(-Qj KQ 30"
V=-----.----+- Ey A
i
~
2a3 b C
For a< r< b =(-:)1=1J
+ K(..:Q) + KQ
V = KQ
r b C tanl:l=-=30°
Ji
1
Foi b < r< c -

1
V :::: KQ -'- K( -Q) + KQ = KQ A= 150°
r ' b C C
For r> c (B} Ex ( dVY

= - dx i =+liA
V = KQ + K( -Q) + KQ = KQ
r r r r EY. ,.
=(-:JJ=O i
r:]Mor'e than One Alt~roative are Correct 8 = 0°

6. Two condt'.cti~g surfaces
facing each other have
(C) Ex =(-:~)1 =-if
equal and opposite charges
Ex
= ~l -cr1_ •
A (-dx
dV)Aj=+JJA
6(J•
EA == 3j
2e 0
- cr1 0 = 120°
So, EA
Eo
= - Cl"2
(D) E:.. =(-:)r E,..1
Eo
= {-_]_) i
Since, cr 1 ----= -o- 2 ' .Ji
7, At R,En·r ---' t:
··
+ 9 -
2At: 0
Q - = I::
?.At: 0 = -I
I ,:-
J3"
Q +---Q
AtS,E.1et = F. ,___
. 2At 0 2AEo Ey
=(- ~~)J
c-: £-, _ Q_
A1o 0 -(-.13) =- J ..J3 J
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.
42s:
-.-i·
··· .. · .
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Alternative fiComprehension Based Problems
--+ oV BV -:-
E =- ox - ox J 2. Potential of the sphere is zero as it is
--+ 0 10 earthed so potential at the centre, V =0
(a) E ,,,,_1+ -J3J' 9=150° ::::> V = Kq + Q 1 E =0
-) A A l R
(b) E =+i+Oj, Q 1 = charge induced on the surface of the
9 = 120°
sphere
-qR
Q1 = - -
1
..
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------ Current
.-.:.., _______ ;_____
·- - - . .
·-
~_ ---~--..;,.- .- ·
..
~-·:--.7
:,_J,
I ,
_ I- - - - - • - · - - - - -
=-f' x 4a pxa
~\Only One Alternative is Correct
'----~---------------- 47, R '°
,.., ,, ' Rco =--,.
X 2u- y 2 8a
t . px2a
14. E =p A REF=--
: 4a2
2
k __ '
E =-r !_ ki
:::} E=- X>z>y
R u2 m-
48. V =20 l =0.5 X R2 ==> R2 =40
X
29, In 1ie firs~ diagram where A and B are
400, 10.0., 200, in parallel
there Bis sho! waited only A in the wait.
.:::> their R
(q
= 40
7 0
==> i = 20 x 7 :::3.5 A
40
31. E-ix=O ==> VR1 :::49 =3.SR1
10 -2x=0 :::} R 1 =140
X =-5 49 • . = 0 ::::, -E = ·.1 = - -
E - 1r 2£
--
1
35. Since in parallel combination, equivalent r1 r1 + r2 + R
resisrance :s less than each individual ==> R = r1 - r2
resi s:ar.ce.
51. Circuit shout~ be in the manner so that
43. Ee =2EA =2ER =2£ 0 ... (1) on closing any switch, current will flow
d!J =2dA =2ds =2d,; ... (2) through both door-bell and bulb .
From (1) and (2), we get [R] = [V] [VJ-= ~L21'-2 = ML 2r-tr-3
52.
1 1 1 1 [lJ IT
= =
4Ec~ 8£ AdJ. 8E 8 dJ 2E 0 dt [R] =[ML2 r1'- 3]
~=~ _<J11 = an 53. E- jp (j - currerlt density)

4 8 8 2 . I
J---c-
So, (a). .rr2
A (r = radius of c.s. at distance• x' from left
46. Al . nl x A · ::...;, A' end)
fl
r c-c ( u + ( b - a) x)
l
2
VI P
Hem:f', E
,ul[al-1- (b -a)xJ2
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_ _E_le_c_t_r_ic_C._u_r_·r_e_n_t_ _ ~-----~-·· =:~~=~--::~_-·:_~_----~_-_-______·,~~I-___
54. Resistance of each part
For 'n' such parts connected in series,

=B.__
2n
:. R = .!.[2r + (2r) (r~)
. 2 (2 + Ji)r
l = r.J2
equivalent resistance, say (on solving)
R1 =n[~] =-~ R=pd.J,,/2
P=-------
v2
58.
Similarly, equivalent resistance say R 2 vi v2 v2
for another set of n identical respectively - + - + - +...
P1 P2 P3
in parallel would be -~
n 2n
(B__) =~
2n 2 59. Let potential at P is O and that at Q is V.
V V 1//2 V/3
For getting maximum of R 1 and R 2 , they P C
should be connected in series and hence,
Req =R1 + R2 = R
2
(1 J:_)
n
+
2
E
55. I=--
£2 0---------<1
0 0 0 0
2R
Potential difference across bulb C is
~ 60.
maximum.
Points 1, 2, 3, ...... are equipotential.
~~
~
After closing E 2 - I' R - ~; 1 ""0

J'=E2-£1
R
&1 < IR
~ E1 <£2/2 =,,l'>I
A-l-£1<&2/2
57. The circuit is equivalent to
A
and 1', 2 ', 3' ,....... are also equipotential.
r 61. Let RA and R 8 are resistances
IA . ln
R,1 = p - and RR =p-
A,1 An
8
' z
Let each half side has resistance R;, -T;IA A,1
A,l
(AAA.J)1
r(-pd I 2) J{B X _c
A'/J IA
(:. I ,,AA =ln1\ 8 ----,. = -)
AA 111
0-
r../2
I\ 2r B =~Y9r 2 ) 2 81
=-i"/1/V',- (11r2)2 1.
r/2 lnseriesHA:J-{ 8 -RA:[{B -81: 1
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62. In parallel, 68. Rt IJ..~ Vn t
1 1 Altemative:
HA:H 8 =R 8 :RA =-:-==1:81
81 1 R
63. The given cirC'.iit is equivalent to
As 10 x 4 = 5 x B this is balanced
Wheatstone :1etwork.
There f ore R = (S + 4) x-(10
9+ 18
+ 8) h
- - = 6 om p
1
=(-g] r
R+-
2!__
2
64. E =jp 2
y2
65. R=- Pz=(~i: ) \
p R+r
R- = 110 x 110 R _ llO x 110 i:2r
• so , 2 - 100 P1 = - - ~
(2R + r) 2
110 110x100 10 A
I=~=---~=- Pz =(2R + r)> 1; P2 > P1
3R 3x110x110 33 P1 R +r
P- =I;:xR1 =~-~x 10xll0xll0 So bulb B will become brighter.
' 33 33 50
70. 6+~=12
=200 ..,22 w B+R
9
BR =6(8 + R)
66.
2R =48 ~ R =240
73. I-I = 0.50 x 10 x 30 = 150 kWh
74. Potential gradient (6V I 6x) is same for
both the wires.
Heie Re., = 12 E
75. I=~-
For maximum P ; R-= R~ 1 = 12 r+R
67. [Hint: P1 =V 2 IR; V = ER ::::> V =-___!!___-
r+ R l+r/R
(VI 2) 2 V 2 P
P3 -=P:1. = - - - = - · __!_=4] 76. Power= current X voltage
. R 4R' P2
I
LVotage J =[Power]
---
- [Current]
::::> V=oW/A
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9
79. By Kirchhoff's current Jaw
94, ,..., =-0.
R,,., 2
I+ 1=±3
:. I =2 A J_
84. Potential gradient (ti.VI Ax) is same for
both the wires.
9V =
85. By" using Kirchhoff's first law. T E
86. Power =1 2 R
87. I 1 and I 4 increases. I = -9-=2A
R,J)
88. For no current in G voltage across R must
be same as that across cell Ai. e. , 2V C·.1rrent equally divides. in ABD and ACD
as R i\BD = R ACD
Hence voltage across 500 .Q is
12-2=10V. V8 = V ,-\ - RAB (I I 2) =VA - 7
Also 500 .Q and R are in series as current Vc = VA - RAC (I I 2) =VA - 4
in them are same and hence Vac =VB -Ve =-3V
89.
:;::;;:,.
R
-=--=-
VR
500 V500 10
R=100.0.
2
By Newton's Law of cooling

95, 3\1 rn
~
i 9.Q
same current
96. Since FDC shorts bulb 3, the circuit is

i 2R =·dQ =kf..T
dt equivalently wires BC and EF in parallel.
i doubled :;::;;:,. ti.T = 4 time =52"C As t:,c voltage across each branch must
be equal to the voltage of the battery, the
91. All possible ways Rnc1
voltage from E to F is unchanged by
1)~ 1) 18Q closing the switch. Initially, there is
voltage across the ~tch and after it is
00.
ciosed, the voltage is across the.resistor.
~ .......
By closing the switch, the current in the
2) .... 2) 20 ci:-ccit increases as effective resistance a
~ cross battery decreases. (across ,batteiy
effective resistance
60
~
R
3) 3) 9Q == 1 < R 1 ) and the power
60 , 1 +(R1 / Rz)
from ~he battery must increase.·
~
4)~ 4) 40]
6!! 60 97.
92. By drawing all possible configurations
we can sec that there are 8 such cases. A' B'"
?o'.lowing pairs have same potential:
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A-A'
A-B' P~, =[(½J'++(l 2
RJ
C-C'
1 2R 2 18
D-p• : - + I R =-+18=27
4q 2
E-E'
103. Due to symmetry about line AB net work
Hence connecting all these
can be represented as
corresponding points. . R/
R/2
8
::::) 4R
Equivalent resistance= 2R
98. p <x: i2RL 104.
On increasing Rr. current will decrease.
Hence power
99. P =i2RL =(-E-)2R1.

r+Rr.
100. Power provid~d by light ... r x A(I-
intensity) ==0.1 W
Power delivered by cell '" VI (I-current)
... o.6x00.003 ,,,.l.8xl0-3 W
-1.8 X 10-J
1'] - - - - - X
.
100 -~ 1.8%'
A
zl·~=Q1,3
5 B 5
- 0.1 So, e.g., circuics diagrams
101. As all bulbs are identical, the power
(related to brightness) is most useful as
P =1 2R, so the resistor with cite most
current will be brightest. As bulb C has
the same current as dtat through the
(A)AD 7/3
9V. 2/3
battery, while the branches with bulbs I 9
A,B· and Dace in parallel and have the Req -3!l, I = - =3A
total current split between the branches, ·, R~q
the current through bulb Cis greatest. Heat pr(lduced in cell
1/R
='t 2 r=9 x(2 I 3) =6W
102.
. '-..
IIR
(B)CZ) 11
12
35/8
P =f 2R,; 1·2 2;,: 18

I =3A
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Blee tric ·Curr.e rit -- - - - - ~ - ' . : : : : = = c t - ~
12 ""' R 1 I ==·3 x(35/ 8) .. Z. == 1.4 A Im e- _, i Im e

=r1e.4Vd--e - - - ]
R 1 +R 2 35+S · 5 e e
8 = 70 X 1000 'x 9 _1 X lQ-31
So, (A) is correct. 16 X 10-19
•D
=40xl0..s
112. In nnifunn field net force is zero.
105. X y 114. i=neAVd
i = _i__ =nE( s6)
A
C
er E =nf
\.m
eEJs
Eq. resistance =5fl
106. If P is disconnected ::::> Req of circuit , am s:
o =- :::;, uctcr
increases hence less current is drawn. ne 2
::::> 0 + E - iR 1 =: X I
115. £ 1 = A p 1
=::- as i decreases
I
::::> x increase. E 2 = A P2
107. The current density is proportional to the
a I
current, so when the current is doubled, E~ +-=-p,
, 2c 0 A
so is the current density (a), the same
holds true for the electron drift speed cr I
-Eo +-=::--pz
(d). The mean time between collisions is 2s 0 A
a property of the conductor, as is the
er I
electron density. so answer (b) is - =-(P1 -pz)
incorrect. s0 A
108. Let L be the initial length and A be t½e crA=lE 0 (p 1 -p 2 )
initial area of cross-section of the wire,so , , 300 X 100 X 10 J.
that its resistance is (pL / A) = 10. After 116. v~:a:::------
20x60
the wire is stretched its length becomes ( v2
12L) and cross- sectional area becomes - t =500 too much capacitor.
(A I 12); since the volume remains R,
unchanged. Therefore, resistance of the
'Wire will now be [P(! .2 L) I (A I 1.2) J V2 (
R 2 ,2,
!_)
= 1000
= L44' x 10 :,;, 14.4 ohm.
2R 2 1
--;;;;;;;;-.
109. The charge )n ; a pulse R. 2
dq = Idt = 5.00 x 10 8 IC; Divide this by
1.6 x 10- 19 to determine the number of R 2 =25Q ,
electrons per pulse. 1 "\.' 2 x5·x-6h =:,. 500 x 103 x60 =105
11 O. No. of electron in the wire = riAl l25 . 2Sx2x6
and momentum (TJ,Al)meVd
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· 1432 _I --~----·'_,::_···- - - ~ ~ · Pro_b lcms---c--------~-----
in Electdc:J:!Y·&.Mcign:etisin, ·
A 123. V;; -V" =5.5
Si+ 4=5
8 C D
i :=02
117.
. 8-4
L
t:cc--
2 S+R2
j' 4
;::::;, 5+R 2 = -
,02
Closing switch 1 will short circuit bulb A,
R 2 =15W
closing switch 5 will short circuit BCD so
these switches need not be dosed. 9
A
120. BD forms wheatstone bridge. 124.
121. We can obscive that 10 .0., 10 Q and 20 2

n, are shorted and bypassed.
16 :cc4x+9 +(x-y) ·1-3 +4x
15=9x-y+9
10n 9x-y=7 ... (i)
2y=9+(x-y)
3_y-x=9 • ... (ii)
So no currentw1·n fl owm
. t hen!=--
45 V
90.Q :-'rom (i) and (ii)
=0.5A 9(3y-9)-y =7
Alternative: 27y -81-y =7
26y =88
Power (88\
Supply of y =1-:
45V \26)
0
e V
139. 20 =0.3, V=6
L=~:0.4A .;.c:>i 1 =0.lA

•' 15
·qtE qt V 6
122. V,1 =~=-X-· R~ :-=60Q
m m L ~ 0.1
qt V
Vt =-x- 140. V.r, -V - 'Ex 40 2E
m L •. A - 40 + 20 - -3-
qt 2V v. -V = Ex20 =E
V2 = - x -
m 2L r. B 40 + 20 3
qt 2V l ', _ V _ E x 150 _ 3E
V3 = - x -
m 3L ' ,J C - 150 + 100 - 5
l' _ V _ E x 100 _ 2E
'C Jl -150 + 100 - 5
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11 . . . I =-15 x 2
Current .in t h e circmt
15
q2 5Q 1A 5Q A
142. P = - R =pP
R A
l 50 50
:. p•,..L R' = p( 2l) = BR
8R A/4
C 50 5Q
l ==2 A
~More than One Alternative are Correct Vil = +15
Vn -lOxl=VA
VA ;::: 15 - 10 = SV
Ve -=15-Sxl=lQV
3. i == 2 =02
4+1+5
12.
2V
l l1
8. R, =px - R 2 =px -
• A A1
l1A 1 ==lA ~ => 120
A
A 1 == - => l 1 ;::: 91
9 ~:::::, 160.
=> R 2 =81R 1
i2 =~ =-V- =~ A
R2 81R 1 81 => 300
9. VPQ = S - I 1 (1) = 0 => l 1 = SA
x = 3(1 1 ) = -15 V => I 3 = 3A 13. Induccor is ideal therefore for a steady
current there is.no p.d. across induct01: Ir
:. J 2 =5+3=8A =>V0 =8(3)=24V
current is varying. In direction of current
. d uctor 1S
p.d . across m . -- Ldi· (su bst1tute
.
dt
. f di)
sign o dt
14.
ov ov ov
~ 4¾-
Vo -Vp =24-(-15)=39 V i, BG en
24
Also, VO - Vp = E - I 2 ( 1)
24V...::C..
=> 39=E-80) 12012A
=> E=47V
10. If we che<:k possibiliry cf 2 in parallel
combination with one in series.
120 - en
2A·
+:=-:- ~
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I -------·-·----'----
22. Check voltage across bulb if it is greater
than 110V it will get fused.
2A
23. e--=1Mv------<x___-'W\3Moo_._
R
15. 600
125
1.5
x-6 x-15 x-45
--+--+--=0
600 125 300
is being charge so powered delivered
t: 2 '
lS<X< 45
by it is-30W
18. R, = 200~=400Q ~Matching Type Problems

' 100
200 2 1. (A) Voltage gets distributed among all
· R 2 = - - =800.Q capacitors.
so
R,.q =1200Q (B)lhe one with least capacitance
C
i..,, 400 =_! A ~s~-
1200 3 3
(C) The one with maximum
. p1 = 4 oo < 100 W --Jo not fuse_ capacitance
.' 9
=> 3C
P2 =BOO> 50 W ---,. can fuse. ---->..... .....
9
pxl p
2. (A) ~ = E. A "" ~ =p
19. R =~=---=-same i jA j
t Xl f
<fiV £4.V V 2 A
(C) a<fiV=-=~=-c::V /R
2
n.V ""'iR =same p p pl
isame
i 2 R same
·(D) :!_ = Vp = ELp =R
mfi <fl £4.
20. when r=O
4. R 1 =pl= R (Say),
R. =,,·~ ... io:Ica:1.5. A
C<j 4 4 2 .. ·'
R~ = 2p · 2l = Bpl =8 R
When r=oo - A A
R,..,=2R 2
_..·~i~:pa~on,:~~ _._-,D
21. At maximum power E r Case I: S I is open, S 2 is closed
all resistance are active.
•.·. 'SOi ':'-'-·=:JA· _· - ·.-'. R~q =SR
2R
2
and i R "'Swatt _solving R = r =02 n i 1 =...!'_ (cur~ent through R 1 )- it is also
SR
Also at i =-2A,/ ccai 2R the reading of ammeter_
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~---------- . e
i2 =!.1_ ==-6 - (current through R 2 ) Ammeter read mg = ~
2 lOR 9R
Voltmeter reading == i 2 R 2 Voltmeter reading = ~ E
e 4~: 9
=-~x8R=-
10R 5
Current density in R 1 , J 1 =i_
A
Current density in R 1 , J 1 =i
A Current density in R 1 , J 1 = i_ m == 2J 1
A
~1. .
. . R J
Current densn:y 2 ,, 2
m 2, 2 =A== A
Drift speed=_!_=> Drift speed is same in
2 ne
=> 1 1 =12 R 1 and R 2
Electric Field, E = Jp
Drift speed, V 2 = !__ => drift speed in R 1
ne => Electric: field is greater in R 2 than in
is greater than drift speed in R 2 • R1. .
EleLtric field, E = J · P => E is greater in Power dissipated per unit volume== rJ 2
R 2 than in R 1 . => It is greater in R 2 than in R 1 •
Power dissipated per unit volume
i 2R i 2R i 2P 2 @--,
= 1A = A . IA = A 2 =pJ u Assertion and Reason Type Questions
=> Power dissipated per unit volume in
a. R = -pl pl2 .
=.-- I . V
its vo ume ts constant=> =
greater is R 2 than in R 1 • A Al
Case II: S1 is closed and S 2 is open. const.
Only resistance in circuit is R 2 =SR :::;, A. l = canst. => r 2 ·l = canst.
Ammeter reading = ...£.. => 211r +~=O
BR r [
Voltmeter reading ::c:i,; l:i..r Ir 1
==-~=-
Comparison is meaningless. 6.l/ l 2
Case m:s 1 and S 2 bolt are dosed. 4. For conductors resistance increases with
R 1 in by-passed increase in temperature (here caused by
R2 joule heating).
R eq =-=4R
2 5. Propagation of electric field is ahnost
. . e instantaneous.
Amm eter rea d mg = ~
4R
Voltmeter reading == t. ct\comprehension Based Problems
Comparison is m_caningless.
1,2. 3
Case IV: S 1 and S 2 bolt are
open.
At E 2 == 4 N~ current from E 2 and O. lA
Req=R + BR =9R from E 1
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E 1 -0.IR 1 =4 ... (2)
AtE 2 ""6 No current from E 1 :::;, E 1 =6
11.
V
R 1 ,...20.0.
and 6 = 0.1(20 + R 2 )
12. Rate of energy ,,;. Power"'= I[R
::::::!>R 2 =400
4- V =E +IR =c 12 +S0(0.04) =cl4 V 13. Rate of energy= Power= liRv
p
5. P =1 2 R =(50) 2 (0.04) =100 W
6. Rate of energy conversion from electrical
to chemical is EI = 12(50) = 600 W
7. I2 =11 +I3
8.
().a rs wrong [£ 1 -E 2 +I 2 R 2 +21
2 1 R 1 =0
(b) is wrong 1
E 1 +E 3 -1 3 R 3 + -1 1 R 1 =0
2
9. There is current in Br ,B 2 and B 4 , hence

there must be a potential drop across
them.
So, (P2 )rnax is when Rv =(_!_B__)
r+R
<R
:. V1 , V 3 and V 4 are not zero. 1 14, 15, 16.

More area if JJz is Burnt ::::::!>V 2 shows p.d. 3 2
across (B 3 + B 4 ) hence not zero. (VJ -D~--1---D-(O)

R (V) ----t--c1----------i(O)
I R 1'c'36Q
4
10.
(i:) 11I: ---'(O)
12 =13 =lb
V1 =(V2 + V 3 ) = V and P~ =P3
R 2 =R 3 and V 2 =V3 =VI 2
P1_=P 2 =P3 =P4 (given)
V2 (V /2) 2
V _3V P1 =36;P3 =~R3 ~
l -
5
after burn out R ~ _.; w
as _Pr =P3 a:::;, R 3 =9.0.
Also R 3 =R 2 =90
V' = R 1s ::::::!> VI =V I 3
R1 +R3 I =-I -an d 1 =l
a 3 . 4
:::::;,, V /2<V'<V
P1 ==P4 =4W
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__u_r_r_e_n_t___________ --==~--~=~'--,,-"'-,~----~~--~---~~~I 437 \I:_~ '
=10-13 sec.
(½r R1 ---(I) 2 R 4 ,,,4W
22. S=Zxl0-4 xl0=2xl0-3
R1 E = pl =1.6 x 10 - 8 x 2 ·56
=> - =R4 => 40. =R4 10-6
9
Also I =lA v=Es=BOµV
. -8
R.,q =160. and I =lA 23. R pl I A=> A = pl I R = 88 X 10
:c= X 1.3
E=l6V 20.5
= 5.58 X 10-Hffi 2
17, 18, 19
12x13
V lOV 24. I = ~ - . (total)
R 1 =-=--=200. 20.S
I O.SA
1 12 X 13
s.=l(R 1 +R 2 ) I each wire =-x---=0.58SA
13 20.5
c =(0.5)(20 + 10)
E=lSV
25. P =I ·V = 12 x 13 x 12 = 913 W
20.5
~
,;- dN he dN 1240
p3 = - /
27. SW = - X - = - x - - x 16x 10-19
R:, dt A dt 500
)2 2500 X 10 19
-d_N = -----~
2 (
R3 ,,. ~ = ~ '"'150. = 125 X 10 19
p3 (15) dt 1240 X 1.6
l 28. dNiifTi
20. J=- dt
A
J=NeVd
1
Vd=-
ANe 29.
2.56
10-6 X 8 X 10 28 X }.6 X 10-19 )
=2 X 10-4
Hence < t = SO x 2 x 10 --4
1 Ne 2 7.
21. --·--
P m
m
Hence, T""--
pNe3
P3 = (100 2)
~x-
2.2 5
2
x3
= (1.6 x10 e xS X 1028 xl.6 x10- 6 xl.66 x10--4)
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~-,:.::7!
i
r~ ·:. ;.
' . ":.,__,_J
'f]Only One Alternative is Correct

5. In first case
19. I ~ 001A:J
i=k181,i=k282 I~ R
k101 =kil2 ... (1)
I2 = BA (app )' as I 1 is very-very small
In second case
rgl 1 =l 2 R
Vl =Vz
=> k1 0 1r1 :cck2 0 2_ri •.. (2)

R = rzl 1 = 0.01 x 80 = 0 _062 .Q
I2 8
From (1) and (2), we get
Biflj 20. If l 1 "" length from one end then
r2 =r1 ~ - l1 X 12
t\02 --=-=--
1-l1 R 8
7. R till ac = 6000 x 3000 = 2000 n and 11 = length from one end in second
cq 6000 + 3000
Ii
case--=--
.X 12
1-li R' 8
So shift = 20 cm
R =2000 + 9000 = llOOOQ 21. For a bulb
vz ~
=> i = 22~ =0.02A R=-and WB <WA
11000 w
=> V =2000 x0.02 =40V
8. ig = 100 x 10-4 = O.OlA .
10 =0.0l(R + 100) => R =900Q
· 9. To increase the range upto n times, the
. resistance S (shunt) used should be such After dosing the sv,ritch
that VA =VB =12,V, so, VA increases.
lg ""l/n But VB decreases.
S= (I /n)Ro = ~ Hence, PA in?"eases and P8 decreases.
I n -l 24. The voltage of battery is lesser, so power
l--
n dissipated is lesser and hence temperature
17. Ohm's law V =iR·· of bulb is lesser. So resistance is lesser.
=> V cc i (for ammeter) 26. {a) R =p
x 3 ) Q = I.SQ
V2 i? ~ . R 0.6-
- c;::...:C:. =2 => 10 =2 x 10 x - - . . p
V 0.6
V1 i 1 · 2+R or 1 = / v =~ = 0.2A
I "" -
R 3
·::::, R=20
Reason with temperature rise resistance
increases.
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(b)(i) Due to r of battery I can be R = lgRg = 10 x 10-3 x 100 =0.10
reduced to zero a,'1d a potential drop $ f 10
across it 0<:ct1r always.
30. When galvanometer resistance tends to
(ii) Internal resistance of battery =2 0 infinity
(c) (i) Resistance of filament G----), oo, p.d_ across R is 20 V
=~ = 0.60 = 10 D 20=24-ir=24-ixl or i=4A
I 0.18 3 also20=4xR or R=SD.
(ii) R2 ·6 = 130
= 3 1. V "'i (R + RA )
0.20
V
When resistance is set to zero entire p.d. -:- = Rmearur~ =R + RA
l
of battery is applied on lamp, its
temperature is increased correspondingly B
resistance has increased.
27.
[c]LJ
2or1 son 20n 4an 8
32.
D
"-------,' F--
C
Equivalent circuit
Reading of the voltmeter = Potential

difference across
40 33.
AB = - ~ - x 2 = 1.33 V
20+40
24
28. 1=---- 11
~~ +l 10 10
11 = ~ - L, = -
R+G 2+r ~ r
V = 24 - Potential diffe re nee across 1 Q 12 -21 1 , solvingr,,.,2r
=24-lxJ 34. Voltmeter cannot be in series and
24
V=24-~~~.~- ammeter cannot be in parallel. Only (a)
c:R-+ ~)+l
1
ForG----),co ::::;, -----),0 & V=20V
G
24
::::;, 20=24---::::;,R=Sil
R+l
gives correct arrangement. _·
(1680 + r)I 20
f\=
f------J~-
100n 35. CCC
29. ! - -1- (2930 + r)l =30

2 x 2930 + 2r =- 3 )( 1680 + 3r
'---"VV'Av- r....,820
1X R X ""m > 36. In steady state, p.cL across each capacitor
is same, i.e. , V /2.
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X
=-- 4I 41'=l';;;;:;., 4J,,,,l3I':::::,.J',., 12 1
Ro 100-l 3 3 13
Since nun point remains unchanged 1 1
~ I -I' =-I=-- x0.65mA=0.05 mA
X 40 13 13
=> R'=6n
R' 60 . · VA14 iRAR
39. Potennal gradient =- - =- -
= 7BR; L,w L.w
and 6
Rr + 78
~ Rt= 65
. 0
1
,~v-)4
ll+ 4
a=Rr -Ro =8.3x10--1K-1 = --
R 0t 80 50
4 4 1 V/cm, so balancing length for IV is 50
38. l'=--1 = > - - = - cm..
4+G 4+G 5 '
43. R J, => it:::::,. V 1 J.

(given where G =16 n)
4D 44,
1®-~
'. C~
I4=__il3_J
4
2i
~
S
xc
X
:
I
3i
= 12 x ~ => G = rn n
5
3it5 12n
-+16 45. --
2 1-1
-
3
2 1+02 l+0.2
r=__!_I =) - - ------ - -~-
13 x l-(/+02) 0.B-l
or !"=_!_(SI')=~!' l(l+0.2) =l
13 13 (1-l)(0.8 -1)
2n
=> I2+02l=0B+l 2 -0Bl-l
-=
I ~
4130
21 =0.8
l = 0.4 rn
X 0.4 4
-=-:::::,.X=-
2 0.6 3
_C----.:I.
I~
2
X
l =
l-02
=----=
l -02
l - (l 7 0.2) 12 - I
l(l -02)
' (1 -I) (I.2 -l)
_i_ xG =4 x _ii=> G = 16W
5 5 [2 -02[ =12 +l 1 -2.21
1n second case, 2[,,,12
2x4· 4 I 0.6
2+4 3
2 x 0.6
:::.;, X 30
0.4
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1
i
i
---~ _Electric Current
3R =R 2 +R 1
r:]More than One Alternative are Correct
R =2R 2 -R 1
3. (i-ig)R=igx96 R
4R =3R 2
U -10--4)R =96 x 10--4
Q R1 = -
SR
4R
3
Rz=-
ffi
4. Potential drop across wire 3
B
V =(___.5_J_JR1
r +R1
A C
R 1 : Resistance of wire
8. •
For the direction shown of current
E'z>V
so correct options arc (a), (b) and (c). Equivalent diagram is as shown, if P is
moved 2 cm right then R1 = 12,R 3 =31
-R1 = -(Hence
R2
Wheatstone will be
R3 R4
6. balanced.)
lf Sis moved left~ cm then R 3 = I.Q and
3 3
R4 =20
3-
For null point current flow in the loop CD R R
only. hcnce,- 1 = - 2 (Hence, Wheatstone will
3V R3 R4
i:=---=lA be balanced.)
2Q+Hl
1 x = deflection
10.
VCD ""lV-1(1)=0 +-©-----
:. option (a) is correct
is VA> Vv 1 ¼
When jockey touches to B current from A Case-I :,
to B to increase the p.d. across the
secondary circuit.
.·. Option (b) is correct. ¼= G+4
1(4)_.
R L/4
7. :=-- G + 4,,,,20
R1 + R 2 3L / 4 '
G=16Q
3R =(R 1 +R 2 )
R +R 1 2/ 3 Case-TI
=--
E1 ~
I I
1.
)
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I .
,----- -~~------==~~~~-=-~-P_-_ro_ _ ti__.-le_m_s_i_n_E_le_£__t_tf_'s_i_t_y=·=&~M~_~a-g~n-_e-~-i~~==

_ I( 4 / 3) _ 1
I ,- -----
H:i + i 13
3
11.
.--j ,__ ,._,"',........, rl.....-,,,..,vv--,.
I 1 ~v 2.sn
100:
l, 10v 2.sn sn
t.-. i=4A Ti =2A V =wJA 2 -x 2
~Jaximum Miriirnum Q ==mStiT
Pt :mStiT
p
1-1.T=-t
Tl.Matching Type Problems ms
p
1. R, 1 decreases=:;, it:::> Vt Tr =-t + T0
On closing s-v1itch S right hand side ms
resistance get short. This equivalent
resistance decreases, voltage across left
hand side resistance increases and f]lnteger Type Problems
2.
current decreases
(A) Effective resistance of the circuit 1. For w 1 ,f: =i[(~) ~]
2 1+2 l
... (1)
=40
(B) Potential difference across
3 0. =20V -BV == 12V
Forw~ = 2l[(-2-)R
_,
g
3 l+R l
j- ... (2)
(C) FL'1d currencs in resistors using Dividing eq. (1) by (2) and on solving,
Ohm's law and series parallel and then we get resistance of wire w 2 == 10
use Junction law to find current in
ammeter.
(D) Effective resistance of the circuit Ossertion and Reason Type Questions
=100 2. When battery is
. VA 1 supplying power, inside
3. (t1) V =SR~ S = - :::> Sr..(; - battery positive charge
el X
moves opposite to _
electric fidd. So work Eledro~tatic field
done by electrostatic forces in negative.
~Com_l!!ehension Based Problems

. C
1. 1=---
Rg +R
2.
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3. I= l ,,,,5 mA iR = 3(n - l)i :.R =3(n -1) ... (2)
20-'- 80 -'-100 From (1) and (2)
5. Q.No. 4 and Q.No.5
~
R (R+27)-=R[; + 1)
1 27Q
R =90 and n =4
i (R + 27) =O
... (1)
iR
0 3 (~ -1)i
6.
40
378V
,:
),
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L_:_±J- Capacitors -·-·-·--·--- _j
~Only One Alternative is Correct r5ov

15, Due to increase in distance benveen the
plates, ca?acitance increases.
2C 3C C
lS, G: =3C C 2 = 3 C:, = 2 C4 =· 3
19, Wl:e:i. ap;:ilied p.d. is V across A and B
assuming 1/,\C = V 1 and Veil = V 2
VA =2SV
r-f~-7_r
A---L .--J , )-al,
</ 1 =-25( 4)
q1 -25(2) =50µC
100 ftC
C
Net charge under the dotted box shown
\I.
\Ve :iavc, V. --~ amt cc-qj + </1.
2
= -100 + 50 =· 50µC
V 2V
her.ct' \! 1 - -and V., :. Tht' chargt> which flows ----' 50 ftC
3 .. 3
A~ V1 ar:d 1/; both must not excet>d 100 V, 22. 'J.xSx/'l.T-=--- 1 (- 1 c.v 1·):
the maxi::rnm value of applied p.d. across 2 2
A ami B wo·-'.cl be 150 V. where S = 0 .5 JK _, (for each plate)
r5ov h.T =OS'C
4;1::l..~- q;Il 2_e1F -6.V
Now, - = 1·(.6.T). =3 a (l'l.T)
! T·:
V
20. Percentage change
' '
.......
1 ...1...:,
2;.:.FT q,
q 2T_ 4µ F =3a (AT) x 100~,r:. =0.003%
~---b-ov------ CV
25. V ' = - -
C+C'
Nee cha:ge u:i.der dotted box shown 26. At steady srnte, there will be no current in
=-q, ... q, =C the brandies having capacitor only thus
equivalenc circuit diagram will be as
shown in the figure.
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c
Cap0:_citors
30.
:::;;, C = (Z C)C == 2 C / 3
eq 2C + C
V AH -2 33. ~V =E -d=constant
VAB -1+--=--c=O
2 :. As d increases, E decreases.
4
:::;;, VAB=-V
3 34. ~V= Qd
Aco
thus q =·CV AB = 4 µC
27. After shifting the switch, charge on the 38. Plates are brought closer capacity will
upper plate of capacitor at t = 0 is - Cc and increase. As battery is removed charge
after a long time from switching, charge 1 Q2
remain constant. U = - ~ :::> U o::- 1 / C.
on the same plate will be 2 Ct:. 2 C
Q Hence stored energy will decreases.
28. V =--
C
40. .!cv 2 = pt
Q =BOO x 10 x 10-6 2
800 X 10 X 10-6 C=~pt =:2x2000x0.0i
y2 106
50 X 10-6
41.
29. 11
3µF
Q=CV=3x10- 6 x12
Q =36µC
C:J 36-q q
~~=-
(x + 13) x 3 = (27 - x) x 1
3x + 39
X=-3
c= -x + 27
3 6
·72-2q=q So, Va -Vb =27 -(x + 13) =17
72 42. From charged is tribution Q 1 "" Q 4 , net
q =-3- =24µC electric field between plates is E x d.
Charge on 3µF :::;;, 36-q = 12 µC Potential Difference
V = 36 - q = 12 =4 volt = Q2 -Ql.d,,,, Qz -Q3_
C 3 · 2AH 0 2C
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__N_-2_,l
2q
I N-1 N
.. !I
1··-- ----- - ----- ·-·---- ----- ·:
\16 I 1\3 l~IP 2 ql Iq lq

8 lT I Tl
!-----. -----------. ------. ---.---···- i - bala noed Wheatstone h adgo
I I T
(N-2') (N-1 ') N'
. . . .-1----11 16. . . _ _....113 I Ir" Similarly charge between I and 1'

2(11-l)
aT
_______.4T q
C 8 q=14/5 ==:, =Q
(given)
44.
q=_g__
r---: cc:>
211-l
~~ 46. Let q charge flow through the circuit then

using Kirchhoff's law
Vi 1
=-E 0 ~
( q )2 Ad=--
q2d
19 + 15 + !I _9 + !I == 0
2 Ai: 0 2Ai: 0 ' 3 2
2 Sq ..
25 + - =0 =30 µC
v1 =-1 ( -2q
=:, q
- -) i: 0 Ad 6
2 3Ai: 0
P.O. across 3µF _is V == 3 0µC =IOV
+!(_q_)
2 3Ai: 0
2
e 0 A(2d)
. 3µF
q'
2q2d
=--+~
9As 0
Q=-
9
q2d
q2
47. J
_,,,T ~.,
1•50-q
6coA
45.
I'TT~·:. ·:· .·r~

l
2C 1 2C 2 2C 3 t,.1_ 1 2C N 100 - q + 50 - q =O
5 X 10-6 20 X 10-6
T cJ cJ cJ _ _ ·:_Tq J~;,
-'6
~ q==90x10,'_ C
:. Final charge on SµF top plate is
1' 2' ·· 3'· ',(N--1j .N'
lOµC.
Let charge on last branch let q 49. V AC + V DB == __g_ + __g_
2C N . N CAc Cv:a
-l~Ilq' lTC =Q[ cdCA + i:dDBA J=Q

0A 0
- - ~ - - - - ' \Q)
N' =Q ~ +dDB
s0A
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0 =+1r,C
+2nC +iriC 57. Electric field due to single plate is -5!.___
. 2Eo
A
-1nC"
=Q (3) = Q ~ X ~ = lnC
-2nC
D
-111C
X ~
58.-t~ 4
EoA EoA 5 20PF 5 1 1

59. E x K ==> ;I,,V x K ==> E3 < E 2 < E1 and
V AC + V DH = 30V ... (1) 6.V 3 < h.V 2 < 6.V1
Vw =_g__= 2"C' ,:c;40V ... (2) 60, Electric field
Gai 20PFx.. ~
2
Add (1) and (2) V Ail = 30V + 40V = 70V
61. 2rtt- At the mean position of plate A
50. C 1 <C 2 spring will be elongated b y ~ -

2A;.0k
C1 1 . C2 1
----'---- < - and -~~ > - 74. Qlmax =: 500 X C
C 1 +C 2 2. C 1 +Cl 2
C 2C
C
C- C:.C
- - 2 -C C2 C1
--- l ---->-
Ci +C 2 C 1 +C 2 2
Similarly C < C 2
2
Q 2 m~x =lOOOC
51. C 1 <C 2
c,,,,c 1 +C 2 <2C 2 ==> Q on both =500 C = ZC xv
3
52. Potential drop across C 1 is maximum.
V=750
53.
+ :P,dc
1 and 2 parallel and in series with 3 and
75.
=>
C = £o [A+ (k- l)xl]
d
C =:.Q. [a'+
==> linear
d '
.
(t::'......: l)l(a .....:tft)]
. .
-2c+-~~.,~
combination is parallel with 4
76 . .!cv 2 =354 x10-3 ••· •
2
54. _![AEo
2· d
]v -~·:t54 ~-fo-
2
.
3f ==> V -20kV
+ +- ,
-2V r---r--12V
'ZV
+2}' 1 C 2
77. U- =-x-V
4V\
J
z 2 2 · . .
F=eE_= ( d) I _ l
2C..,,. 2
U ,--x-v
2 2
4
56. 2 2
gn:r (p 111 -pa)g=qE u, 4
-=-
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7µF
78.
•,J::~s•,
,ov
q 1:a56.25 µC 30V
µ
q2 56.25 + qi
... (]) . l .
Equ1va ent capacitance
SC
7 3 =: -
3
qi + 56.25 + ql + qz =:30 ... (2) When K 2 is closed no increasing in energy
7 5
When K 1 is dosed,
:. q2 ""70; qi = -2625
.·. q~43.75 E ,,,,..!.cqv2 ,,,.! sc vz = scv2
2 2 3 6
7. Q~CV=,Qt
t]More than One Alternative are Correct ~ U=_!CV 2 .J.
4, On insenion of dielectric, capacicance 2
increased k times, thus , for syst<:m: flows back iil battery
CxC C 8.
Cb fon! = - = -
e C +C 2
C Cx(kC) kC (k>l)
'afrer "''c +(kC) === k+l
(C increased) xa-rxb+(Q 2 +x)c.;;;Q
clLfW >Cb,fore
--Q2c
and Q after > Q bef<lrt= (Q increased) x----------
. CV V a+-b+c
QLeCnic =2··· or (V,,)b'
v eort: ::.--·
2 Q1=Y+-x+y-Q2-X
kCV \I y= Q1 i-Q2
Q ;,fu.•r = k-:~-- - or (V)- "k+I
-·
1 Bait~r 2
(k > l) V = ________ _g_~~---------
( a+ b + c)SE 0
(VB l before > (V 8) atr.ir (V decreased)
V
and E = : -
d
1
cl
Hence, (E 8 ) before > (E 11 ) airer (E decreased)
1 2 . .
9.(a)f I_j4C/3
U=2CV chus(U)wr>(U)before C
(U increase~)
5. Equivalent circuit
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3
(CJ Ci2Ll *4C/3 1. All the capacitors are in series
C<Jmbination so q 1 = q2 =q 3
1 ·~e 2. If V 1 ,V 2 and V 3 are p.d. across capacitor
, C
C1 ,C 2 ,C~ respectively. -
10, Inner shel: is in unstable equilibrium
V 2 > V3 > V1 (As. q=CV = constant)
2
==> U ,I, and U = Q C1>C3>C2
2C
f:0A1 E:0A3 E:0A2
::::> .ct -->-->--
d d d
11. Q =CV= soAV A1 > A3 > A2
d
I ,.. \I 3, V 2 >V3 >V1
d+::=:-Ql,E=-=- Et, V = constant E 2 d > E 3d > V 1 d (V = F.d)
d
E2>E3>l1
or E1 <E 2 >E 3 ·
5, C 3 -> (tJ ==>. _shorte·d
~-\MalchiI!9._}"Ye!: Problem~ vl lc 1
1:JA i j
1. (A) .C, =---
.
u
_;, ct~
d
c =,_c1c . .i,
l.~~I
for C 3 =U -
... (1)
~q C 1 -! C
y_Q
~ Q c,,v ,!, C
==> V on /4 r.d c:apJ 2 Ci

s c1
A->R ==> Q_..,
C 1 =4C 2 ... (2)
(B) C.-t~AA1'
d ' ~
==>
.. . C 2 :=2
•• 4 • •
==> C: t : : -, C eq t d,. Q t ==> V t .· and C1 =8 µF out of.options given

(C) No effect ·6. ,-111idirection cif current is considered the
direction of movement of ( -r:ve).charge, as
(D)
C
~~ =
C
==> C tq
,._
:
moves from ·left to right-and ...:ve1 diarge c
,moves from .right to . ·1eft (which is
~ Vt and Q ,._ ~quivaleht to ( +ve) charge mdviilg from .
l~ft to right.
fJAssertion and Reason Type Questions 7. ,E.tectridield ios·ide capacitor=~+.::.::...

., 2c 0 2e 0
2, Q = CV ~ C ,,.. V t [FtC,m (+ve) plate to -Ve plate] , · ·
8.85 X 10--6 8.85 X lQ--6 •
= ----- + -----
2 x8.55 x 10-12 2.x8.85xl0- 12
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=lx 10-6 ,= lx 10 6 volt .., So distance travelled by bullet in 2 ms
=(lo'O m;secx2 x 10-3 sec)=20m/s
Work done by electric field
=increase in kinetic energy Distance as seen on film=.! x 20 =-10 cm
J 2 . ; ·•._;:
(qE)d=!mv 2 10. Q =Q 0 e-r/RC RC= time constant =2 ~s
. 2
=> (lxl0-a)(lx10 6 )(.!x10-2 ) After one time constant Q =037Q 0
:· 2 .
(U ) =Q2 =(037Qo)2 =037x0.37Q2
=.!(1 X 10-3)(v 2 ) cf 2C 2C 2C
2
2 10--4 1 (Uc) 1 =(0.37 x 037)(Uc)
V =--=-
10-J 10 rest energy is lost to resistor =3.45 J
If T = tension 11. Initial p.d. =V then ! CV 2 =4 J
2 •
2
T - mg= mv R = length of string
R ~ .!c200 x 10-6)cv 2 J =:4 ·
T=llxl0-5 N· 2
... ' . 1 Q2 => V 2 =4xl0 4 => V=200
8. Initial energy of capacitor =- CV 2 = -
,2 2C
RC =2 x 10-3 SP<' R =JQ =
so I --=200 A
Whole ent-"rgy is losL into thermodynamics
internal energy which equally is 20. 1 am pcre dl'pc nd.~ on unit of forrc i.e. ,
distribwcd bcLl"".ccn two pldtc.~. newton au<l lN depend.~ on unit of mass
1 l 1 : i.e., kg.
9. - - - -= - (for lens)
n u·f .: 21. ]A /e= f =6.25 x 10 111 c /5ec
~ ¾r
. . 1 . . .. .
here v .+15 and - =·to cm 22. H
1
:· ]
p
l , .' l 1 3
PutH=O.l meV=O.lxlO xejoulc
}S u 10
. ' and c ---c 16 x 10-19
.=>, U =,3.Q, • • - , , . ,•• .', I
/vi 15 1· ,_.• ,,-, ,·, we get c=Bxl0-.16

m=-=~=- order= 10-15
!u] 30 2
, .... ',• j•
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~-M--Capacitors · · ·· . · ·
• - ------·~~it.-~-----~---··••-• - - _ _ _ T..,.·-- ------.... ~ - - - - - - ~ - - - · - · - • •
14s1.1
~Only One Alternative is Correct As the dielectric leaves c!:::) Q!:::) i is

-ve.J
6 • C = t: 0 A U. = (I.SQ) 2 = 2.25Q 2 d
d 1
2C 2C
u,~
P1 ?2
r]More than One Alternative are Correct
3. Here effective dielectric constant of
15 conductor can be taken as infinity.
w, Q~ w,
4. (a) Charged induced on the surface of
dielectric slab
• •
+2Q d --Q
9Q d
:::) u. =---
•
u,=o
&:oA
After connecting
Heat =U; -U f
2
QJ2
D
·9Q2
=---
0 . O_
:·i ::: ;KC 0 v0 ( 1- ~) =CK -.l)C 0V 0
. .
~ .
----+
+
7. Potential difference between plates +
remains san.1e. Decrei<lse in potential (b) -{K-:-1).qoVu· -
-·
difference is counteracted by potential
difference due to the extra distance. +
/
i(_E
E "\
-~r=
Ed
+(K-i)C 0V0 E-E
Resultant field is zero due ·to charge on
, )c+
~ rf 1-_!_) =d both the surfaces.

'· k ( c) Force of attraction
t
:::) k=-- =(KCoVo )(KCoVo) = K2C0Vo
! -d 2& 0 A 2& 0 A
E is original electric field, k dielectric
(d) (K - l)C 0 V0_
constant of plate, t thickness of plate and d
extra distance. &oA
s. (1:c;l.x + r.o(2~ -lx) )v =Q

i =t/ co kl: + -c elf) dx = constant
d d ) dt
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2
4£oA =480 decreases, (S and T) F ==_g__-,
d 2E 0 A
EoA = 120 x ~ = 192 charge is same hence force remains
d-1(1-¾) 5
same (Q).
(C) Since connected to battery p.d.
7. Q =CV remains same and as distance
increases the electric field decreases.
C=EoA -~ c.J, en
also as capacitance decreases,
dt the charge also decreases,
-::::> Q .J,,, V = constant decreasing the force of interaction
and energy inside decrease (S).
U=·.!cv 2 .J,
2 (D) Capacitance increases and p.d.
remaining same, thus charge and
t)Matching Type Problems energy increases (P) and force of
'. interaction increases. Field remains
same as distance and p.d. remains
1. Q C V
same (R) and energy increases as
(A) CoVo 9.o . Vo
CoVo Co
Vo te"Jcomprehension Based Problems
2 2
C 0 V0 Co
. Vo
2 2
1 C _ E 0A C =EoA C ==5EoA
C 0 V0 KC 0 . ·. ·V~(K + 1) • A -d' B 2d ' C d '
2 K +1 2K
Cv =~EoA
3. 2d
(A) Field 'remains same.as charge is CB<CA<Cv<Cc
same. Hence energy ston;d increase 2. q = CV == constant
(P) and (Q) as. field is same and
(R). Vo::_!_
C
(B) Since dlstance between plate and
charge remain's same and field V -> maximum C -minimum
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•
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1. 22. l = V ·e-c/(Rc) .
R
log I =log (V) __t_
e 4 R RC
0 .
21: I When t :::0, loge I :::log.{~). which is
V0 + 2l: -2iR _1 :::V0 · same for both circuits. Hence, if one out of
C
V and R is different, then another also has
. I q to be differenr.
L==----
R 2RC
· · ·. ~1 =C2 .
also i = dq
dt Now, ISlopeJ :::...!... is greater for (1)
RC
q dq r
. . J(
a: E __
q_ )=I o dt and hence V1 < V 2
R1 <R2
R 2RC
23. When at 1
rn(¼-2ic)[ V==dqR+i
dt G
(__ l__,2RC/
=t
::::) dq =...!...ccv -q)
dt,,RC ·
j2IX -q)
xv
1 =--t .3 l l ti
li\ IC 2RC
-~ : Lcv·-·q_ ;~q::: Re 1 dt.
q == 2IC - I:Ce _, nRc
q ::= IC(2 -e-,/1RC)
·-----~::·_· -? -·r·· · ·
CV--
·.·. -~-~1· ·. ·_ ·· .
8. When switch is shifted to position b ,. ..-ln - 3 == ~-
discharging will take place -: ~ ... . CV_ CV. RC .
and q =q0 e-t/RC =CTe-11Rc 3
. dq CE -:;RC ~ -t/RC = t 1 =RC In 2

and 1:0-~·············e =-···e
dt'RC R Now at 2
J:
at t:-0 i=-··· !!.9.a = ... J
R de C
10. A wlll read p.d. across 'C' and B will read CV
p.d. across resistance R. By kirchoffs law

3·- l 1 '2
J ····dq=---f
2CV q RC
de
0
I""'m 2
C
.VA =V1! will always held good.
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----~P~r_'!,_~lems in Ele_2.f1:icity &·Magnetism
-J
:. tnlr1' ""-
-t
\.2. RC
2 ::::,. t.., =RCln2
~
Potential difference between A and.B '
V AB = 5 x 3 + 3 + 2 = 20 volt
:. T'=t 1 +t 2 2RCln2 Energy stored .in capacitor
24. Since process is done after disconnecting
the battery, thus charge remain conserved. E =-~CV 2 =__!_( 4) x 10-6 x 400
2 2
V new q/C new Cold E oA(d I 2) 1
--=---=--=----=- =8 X 10-4 J
v old q/C old C n~w dsoA 2
100n
28. Q =C(V -iR)
Q=CV-iCR
CV-Q =(;_~Q
dt
CR~ 9 33.
t'v
---j
son
,_10_µ_F- ~
=> fCR= nf dQ 12 4
o o CV -Q I=-=-=0.0BA
150 50
_t_
CR
= -In(
.
CV - nCV ')
CV ) 34.
eR 1 sC 2
R1+R2 C1+C2
·__ t =ln(l-n)
CR R 1 C1 +R 1 C 2 =R 1 C 2 +R 2C 2
t = -CR 1n (1 - n), independent of V or R 1 C 1 =R 2C 2
29. If the capacitor has. greater than E, QiR=O
37.
potential initially its v-.ill decrease and C
graph is first one. Whe~ ,c~padtor has less
than E, potential" initially it wi!I. follow'Jhe s Q = -RC = constant
i
second graph. · ·
30. In steady state ·current in the branch 38. Ve =E(l-e-r 1 ")
containing the capacitor is zero and hence 3 = 4.5(1- el/,)
e.m.f. E is shared. between r and R 2 = in
the ratio of their resistance voltage across e-1/, =1
. ~~
R ,, 1s ER2 = 2 voI t = " voIrage-. across 3
~ R 2 +r . 2
capacitor ,,(f
Ve "'4.5(1-e-2/,) = 4.5 [ 1-( ¾)] =4
Q =CVc =2µC
60 60
6A 3A
1A 1U 1on
3A 5Q ,.., 39.
·'.(1
31. 4µF C
~ I4'...::.:.
0
; ;n.
3V 3.ui,::
f1A
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2kD.
6, \Vhe:--. S is open: +
18V 18V 18V So -=--12v
311 C'I 3µF

18V-,-l_
_...,...
I 6D ~611F
, Rtq c=3kn
0 0 i 1 =!ZV =4 mA
3k.Q
C1 and C 2 arc ~. series
C.C:z . .
i1 2 m A
12 = t : i = - =
c(U ,::--·~ - =2µF 2
· C 1 +C 2
Steady state, capacitor does not allow
C:-.arge CQ) = 18 x 2 = 36 µC current flow, so
when S '.s closed: i1 21<n
18V 18V
+ R1 i2 1OµF ; . -
J
18V...i...
30
-I~2-V --ZkQ 1rO

-1 2kn. Rl
l
nf)
c,. · 6µF
- ____j_ - C2 J0 ~-
0 0 PV ··
i1 - I2 =-- 4 'k.Q - 3 mA and i 3 0.
At ~tcady state:
18V 18V 18V
1J3;'. i= -2 '~ -iA
'.il\l~i=-~ 3U _v,--i 3
V 1 ~ 4-x9 =·12 A
--1 9 +6 3
60. v~ •. '. - 3 ..
0 0 0
·.' - , : , .. V =i ~ 6. =-- 8 V
, '• '· ' • 2 3 ..
V1 =2x3=6V
· , . ·. at:· t ="'-l
V 2 ==2x6=:..2V
V2 =V1 =24
Q 1 =C1V 1 =18µC;;,36mC
14. During discharging; initial current_
Q 2 = C 2 V2 =72 ,u.C :,1c 36 pC V-
:. Charges on boL'-1. C 1 and C1 has changed. 1in = ___.!!!... ~ equal and not zero.
R
9. After s•.diden'.ly long time the charging (b) correct
cunent :ec:.:.ces to zero. Then all the
voltage appears across che capacitor and
V-
, When V ::=....E!...~ v.
~ =V e-r
/RC
r.o C."."Op across the resistor. · 2 2 rn
11. r == O \.'.nchargec. capacimr has zero t =RCln(2)

?Otent.'.al difference R -,. · same so lesser time for lesser
capacitance
(d) correct
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. . _ __ ----~P_:r:_(!blems in El!_dr:icit:¥.__& Mag!ietis~
15. V ::cEd =5000 x 0.5 x 10-3 =2.5 volt I =q0 (-e-t/Rc) x 2
E
~~=(:CC-
• E RC
R+ r 5.1 I_ qo e-r/RC _ 1 -t/RC
- RC - oe
iR =2.5
EX5 =2.5 So correct option is (S).
5.1 (C) lf q = qt + qo(l-e-r/Rc)
E =2.55 V dq qoc-r/RC
cr2 l=-=-~-
F = - ~ E=.5!_ dt RC
2i::o Eo
I =!IQ_ [ qo - q + q1 ]
=__!_E 2 E O =__!_ x (5000) 2 xS.85 x 10-12 RC q0
2 2
= 25 X 10-6 X8.85 =221 X 10-4 J =( qoR~qr J-(R~)q
4 '
This is straight line relation, and correct
___g_ =E option is (R)
Ae 0
(D)U=~ ql
Q =E 0 AE
2 C
= 8~8$ X 10-12 X 100 X 10-4 X 5000 Put value of q from eq; (1) and correct
= 4225 X 10 -ll option is(Q) .
i =:0.5 A .fov
C
2. (a)
16 . - _100' 6-120A
R1R2
• 'lllr~o - R1 + R2 -5 x -
P. D. across capacitance is 10 µC
: , -' .., i ~ - ~ By analysing circuit P, Q,S is correct.
i varies between 20 and.120 A.
~Matching Type Problems · ', (b) 2V A

12V
f10v ~
i1
120v •
i2
1
12V
12V
I. (A) lf upper plate is initially -ve charge i1+i2 R2

(q 1 ) theq charge after time t · ' ~---~----ov
q:::c-ql +qaCl-e-t/Rc) ... (1) By analysing circuit P, R,S is correct.
where q0 is charge. , . · (c)
26V 26V 26V 26V
t
Correct option is (P) _··, ;
If initial charge across capacitor is
more than maximum charge, then when
switch is closed capacitor stans·discharge.
So correct option is (Q) too.
(B) Diff. eq G) w.r. t. t
¥ 1R6V1k.1D ::RB21_6~V
L_:f
ov-----o-~-,---o-v_______.ov
rv
1112V
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Capacitor!_, ___~ - •·~~·--r-- ••..,'-~-~------~---~ ~•-•~•--·~--
----Zs1
By analysis circuit (P), (Q), (S) eQd
(d) 2Eol 2
12V 12V 12V
,rm
ti~ 1
2cd12)
5' t = (eE Im) = V = .,/2eV
d z2 z2 Q
SVT'
ov ov ov
I
ov
-=-
E 2V
Q =2E 0 dV
=:,. V=---
2d ! 2E 0
By analysis _
6 q :a qo e-t/JRc
ti
+ -ve
I = -qo e-1 /3RC
2RC
s.
-1 x ~2 = to ( J qo2 e-2r/3RC ) 2R dt
3 2C O 9R 2C 2 •
filnteger Type Problems

1. __g_-=0,75=/-e-t/RC =-0.25=-e-t/RC
Qmax
:::} 1n 0.25 = - _t_
RC
t = -RC ln 0.25 =-( 4.0) (0.025) ln 025
= 02 ln2 sec
2. tWc =QI C = 0.75Qmax
C
2l = [ 1- e to
3RC l
=0.75~Vmax =9 V +1
e 3RC =2
L'.Vc + L'.VR =c=O
t 0 =3RClog2
:::;, bVR=12-9=3V
7. q=q 0 e -t/3RC'
-l/3RC -1
I= q0 e..,. . x,--... • ,
ficomprehension Based Problems ·' · _3RC,, ·
d 1 eE 2 ,, ~': ·111 ""_!_Q_ x _9_ "' _q_
3. - = - - t
2 2 m 3RC q0 3RC
!!. =2 ~ t 2 Graph is straight line
2 2 m1 2i; 0
t =l js 0 md
8. H = rJ [_g_
3RC
2
e- 3~C ] R de
'
0
V eQ I l-, ~ t
4. Energy gained ""eV ,, , Q2R ..

H= ., .. .2 -2
tf e-~
3Redt
ed Q 9R C o
eE(d/ 2) = - +-2- .
2 I Eo
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H =__g__:__[e-2r/3RCla[- 3RC] =-U_I_AD_' =.!!_=_8_1
9RC2 2 ° U I AD d' 100
Q2 [ _2_><~.£Jog 2 ] 13:--17.
H =- 10 - e 3RC -2 · This is the case of charge transfer from a
6C charge capacitor to an uncharged
Q2 Q2 log:'. capacitor via resistance. The circuit
H :=c-[1-e- 10& 2 ] =-[1- e 2] diagram is
2Rc-q~l
6C 6C c
""~:11-½]=1;~ .
i=-
dq
dt,
9, ..!.cE 2 =~xQ 2 q~
2 100 2C . 2C ·.
E==..2_ .Q
10 C
Applying KVL
_1.Q.__ V O + qo - q -'- iR - --1_ - i (2R) =V 0
10. qi =Qe 3RC C 2C
__l_x3RC log2 2R- = 2qo -3q
'li ::Qe 3RC 2 1 2C
log_J,_
'li -c:cQe ..f2 6RC dq = (2qo - 3 q)
dt
Q 9Q dq dt
!
<l t
'li = -.J2 ' qi :=; 10 ::::;, [ (2q 0 -3q) = 6RC
work done by cell (q 1 -q,) E
ri
=(:o -l)Q x :o~ ::::;, ln(2qo -3q)
: : ;, 1n(2q~~~J- 2;C
-3
=-t-
·6RC
""10
9 ( 9 )Q
10--5. c
I 2
2qo =f!l2RC
q' 81 q2 • 9 ' 2q0 -3q
11• 2c=10ox2c::::;, q =10q
::::;, 1- 3q =e-t/_2RC
(q') 2 q2 2qo
--=-
2C' 2C ::::;, q=~qo(I-e-t/ZRC)
(9q I IO) 2 =.!f___ 3
2C' 2C (2) At t =0, q = 0
::::;, charge at C is q 0 = CE
::::;, d' =:,. 100 d
81 . 2q
(3) At t =m, q = - 0 ::::;, charges on C
Final energy density 3
12.
Initial energy density - an:d -
an d 2 C are CE ZCE . Iy
- respective
3 . 3
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(4) i = dq = q0 e-{/2RG ]:. = e~o/2RC

dt 4
:::> tirr.e constant :cc 2RC ~ ~o - =ln4
· 1 (2CE / 3) 2 ZRC
(5) Energylost;aV -v~ -------- :::> t 0 = 4RC ln2
• 1 ' 2 2C
20. Just after closing, capacitor behaves as
short circuit and all current flows through
it, hence Ammeter reads zero.
21, After long time capacitor behaves as open
circuit and no current flows through it.
(6) We have
Therefore i =--~- = -~_Q__. = 2 mA
q = 2qo (1- e--(/:?.RC) = 2 CE (1- c-t/ll<C) ' R 1 +R 2 10+5
3 3
22. Just after reopening, potential difference
q=qc/2t=to across R 2 remains same initially as charge
• 3
l.C., - =e
-IJ/2.RC on capacitor does not change initially
4 hence current remains same.
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fionly One Alternative is Correct 20. This is equivalent to a current loop of
B
~- ',0 0,/ B
_,,
radius R
I"' ne
(Magnetic field) B = !:.Q_( 2 rt!R) =yon~
..
, ''
,, '' 411 R 2 2R
2. ,., ' .
,__
., ''
G
,, ''
,' ''
,, '
As distance increase q increase i. e, 2B cos

e decreases. 21. Magnetic field on the axis of a circular
µ 0 2qv " loop
14. B 1 -:=.---(+k)
411 a B (µo) 2rt!R2
-4 = 411: x (R 2 + Z 2f¥2
(2) V
B due to charge (1) -q Q---Jl,-
t
:a "-v (where R = radius of loop ,,,,3 x 10-2m)
B2 µo-qu
_- - +
( k") ' a-- -6+2q
'
4n a P~-- "' 10 _7 X 21t X ?-5 x3 2 X 10-4 k_
:a (1)
125xl0--6
B3 ,,,_µo !I!i~+k)
4n a ·p·
~· y J (3W
+q
=(~; x 10-ST )k
a== 4noqu
A
• i , X
z "
4rm 2 k out of page
= (36n x 10-7 T) k
µoql!
=
1[(12
~to k 2 - 2
-,
B0 - _µok -B
-µI(~)+
-4
23. -+Bo=Bi~-----
2 --;. -,
16. µol ==0, 0 =2 radian
2a 2n 4a;i; Bo=!!_+B2
17. Circular for finite length of wire 2
B
t--
= µol (sinO 1
p
very close to wire
- sin0 2 )
24. B = µ·o
2n(d/2)
µ 0/
21t(d 2)
(i 1 - i 2 ) == 20
Ci1+i2)=50
4ru-
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'1 2
-12 ___ i1 ::::;, Ba =~+B2
Treading - =x
i1+i2 5 i2 2
7 42. B p is only because of single current.
X="-
3 Bq is because of two currents in same
µoNiR 2 direction.
25. B
BR is because of two currents in opposite
direction.
Brnax ::::;, Xmin =Q 43. By symmetry magnetic field cannot exist.
26. Magnetic field at the centre of a
semicircular current carrying conductor
.. b . ~t 0 i(na)
1s given y t 11e expression B = - - - , qt]More than One Alternative are Correct
41t a 2
5. Bulb B has been shorted
d == µoi where a is the radius of the first 6, When seen from E to W magnetic line of
4a
semicircle. Note that the current in all forces are shown
p
the turns is the same but its sense is
alternately opposite and the radii are in
B
the proportion 1 : 2 : 4: 8 ........Then, the
net magnetic field
= ~: [ 1 - ½+ ¾- ¾+ l ~ ..... J The
S,+-+-------11------1-..-,
B
terms in the bracket form a geometric
progression which adds to (2/3) and then dn
the answer follows.
27. Clockwise =Anticlockwise (a)µoK hence K =oV
2 '
11 12
0···?·---~~ (d)F =q -··u_x -•B hence upwards.

~ ~
28.
B2
. 81 8. Magnetic field is given by B= µo(j x a)
. 2
30° 30°
Y]Assertion and Reason Type Questions
31. Bw is magnetic field of wire. 1. f
Current in closed is same so B . dl will be
same for both cases. '
B1 =Ba+Bw
B2=Ba-Bw
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t=ll~~---'
r--· j [8] ["MOTION OF CHARGE I~.:~ MAGNETIC _flELD_ ___,·1
-~-Problems in Ele,:;/!,!jitt_~ Magnetis!f!_-_-_
mu u
r = - ; ( r2 - r 1) :c::-
qB aB
thus u==aB(r2 - r1 )
23. The magnetic force on a electron
38. qUB =qE
between (1) & (2) is downwards and
between {3) & (4) plates upwards. ::::::, UB=V:
(From the shape of the curve) so electric D
force must be opposite the magnetic V
::::::, U=-
force as the path is straight line. BD
24. . of t h e h e1IX
Ra d ms me-
. r =- sin-e 41. Let velocity with which charge enters
13q magnetic field is v. v
:. the max. distance from x-axis is 2r. 1
-mv
2
=qv 0
. . d T 2rcm 2
T 1n1e peno =--
13q
· h =--vcos
::::, p1tc Z11:m e= 2 r
13q - . .,., Charge is collected at 2r
::::, tan0 = 1r - . . ~ .l; ,. ~ 2r =2 mv
mv 1 211:m . qB
25. - =0.6 ~ =--~ solvmg we get v.,
Bq '2/ Bq '· ' · ·. - .•' _2m /2qv 0
27. We have to deer.ease ,l4e- upward force - qB V m
30.
BqO or inc;rease_ the-?<?Y"U"f.~rd ~qrce.
-t
F =q(vxB} ,·
-;l' '-t
.· ,'.. ·. ,. -· '·
=,~( 2,!Vo)
42, Fnet
,:net
=2quB
=0 v:f/B-
V =VJ
"
Force at origin ,is along x,axis.
qvB v
.;.q
0
j" x "k = "i so q should be positive. 43. R ==mv

qB
mv V
r=- qi =-qz
qB
m1v1 ==m2v2
~2 < r1 .. I ' ~ --,, '
::::::, R 1 =R2
IB2l>IB1I , But m 1 ;t m2
33. The charge will move in· antidock\vise qB ti qB
direction and the target ~houl~l.lie on the ::::::, 0)1 =-~-
circumference of the circle a·escribed by ml m2
the change. · .·-_ ~ ro is not equal. So collision does not
35. Radius should be r2 - r1 occur at diametricaUy opposite point.
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The Magnetic Field

~-.,-~~------··-~~-_.._---~--
a.,gular momentum
---------------~-~ -- - - -----...-.-..- ____.. .- ..- - ~-r~-----
J
... --·~-· - -- -------··--.~ 1463 a~-
-~___......~---~-
44. w= =--
mR 2 (M. l} mR 2 ~ .,~ -)
Ring is equivalent to a current loop of Bx v =E

current ~
Bxvi=Ej
" "
Q
I =-m
Zn:
...B along "k [By Fleming's left hand rule]
Magnetic moment of loop 50. T =21em/(qB)
... ... fQ ) 2" ::::, ]' oc m/q [Band v same.]
µ=nlA=(l)j-ro 7tR n
1,_21t Ta/Tp =(4m/m) x (q/2q) c=2: 1
(Q il" mv
=' -roR ·n 52. r = - (v and q are same)
\2 ) qB
m
(n" is normal to plane outward 0) roc-
B
...... 4
Torque , = µ x B
= Q mR 2 B (up the plane)

2
To keep the r same B 2 to be increased
=?2 R (-_!__ '):B = _1 (Q )(J) (B)
2 and as electron charge is negative, hence
mR 2 m 2 direction of field to be reversed.
'
=-~ x 10 .....~ x75x 10-4 x 0.1 K. E. of particle :::. _!_ mv 2 "" qV
2 2
= 3.75 x 10- 10 N · ,· F8 =qvB (upward) -
upward along the plane -· N~t-dowriward force ~qE
45. Suppose in 1st region radius of circular As particle moves with constant velocity
path is r1 and in region 2 this is r2 • qvB = qE
:. r1 > 5 nr.d r2 > 5 E
::::, v=-
r =mv/(qB) B
so,
ti min -
- rqBmin ·v=~(!Y-
m mv
S6. r c=-
, _ Sx 10-2 x 1.6 X 10-19 x0.01 qB
vmin -
9X 10..Jl
::;:::, r C(: m (v "" same for both charge)
=~ x 10 7 m/s S7. Force for p 4 and v 3 is along +ve z, for
9 v 2 it is zero force on v 1 is -ve among
47. Frequency of reversal of magnetic field is . _v 4apd· v 3 , force on v 4 is greater in
' -·) ~
same as frequency of revolution of magnitude asv4 .LB.
charged partide. - ••• - . . ' 2
mv
-) ---i- ----t, S8. ~-:=:JJ.vB
49. q11xB ==-qE r
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mv ,J,....2m-(KE-) ® ® ® ®
r=-==----
qB
=~ =
qB
qB .
@1v _!
V~q B
65.
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®
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-E!
®
'
V
®
(-e)(w•\ B
!!:.1._=JM 1 ~ Ml =R; ® ® ®
R2 Mz Mz Ri R=~
Bq
59. If r is proponional to v, tis independent
of r.
60. R=mv. 76.
qB,
-) -) ----,,
F =q(vx B) f]More lhan One Alternative are Correcl
61.
.
Rad1us R
mv
1 =- 3. qE ,.. qoB, take effect is due co force on
qB1 moving charge.
in a given field radius should be same for- ... ... ~ ---+
B y
every entry. So B and C are not possible. 4. qvo )( B ""qE
63. ;
E a::VBsin90°
= 10 4 X 10-l
===lO0V/m
-·E along(---:) direction
--• --Jo
5. If u • B =0
(a) (b) ~ force is _L co velocity as v J_ B
-,. ...
--> --Jo
EB.D in two cases is as shown in case (b) 0
If v x B ==0
normal will be less and in case (bf work
=:, F = a so it is straight Line.
done by magnetic field is zero so height
in r.vo cases will be same. Speed is constant.
---+ 6. for a uniform helical path,
(-e)E
T =2n:m.
qB,
. h 2.rrnvcose
pltc = - - - -
qR
R =nitisin0
qB
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The·Magnetic Field
-._..~--.------~----~------
7. Applying Ampere's law helical (helical path c:an be possible if
B2 Ttr =µ O i enclo.ed magnetic field is applied).
Option (B) i eo.closed := 0 2. (A) R =mv
qB
,:::;, B""O
r~
Option (D) i.,nclo~ed ==0 K .,,,.!.mvz = (qBR):z
2 2m
(lQ---5 X 10 X 20) z
t------ ® + ==
8. Ca)
----.Bai,.
+ + +++I 4x10~
4x10....; ""lJ
Magnetic force is .L inward on right half
4x 10....;
and outward on left body: It is
constrained so no effect. 2 r gp 2
rE,dq) (B) 11, =---

9 11
0JI : 00
:
X X
I
1 4
2
4 r4 z z
K:c-xpx-:v 3 x-x g P
Sr:p3r7g2
3 81 11 2
Torque of elet.1ric force increases Cu.

=----
24 2 ,,
t(Egdq)
= 8.t- 10 9 x3 X 10 J.l X 10 2
(c) c_±_W~--J 24
- 288::
X.
c..c
-
1000 J
. --
10- 10
-
.i-{Eodq)
E. llaop = Zr: µvA f
2
(C)
Torque electric force decreases u1.
z
/T,- G-
,T
2
(d) Rod will slow duwn uniy if force cm
any clement is opposite to velocity.
E 2laap --= 2-
rt
X 2 ;< fl X \' µ A X
2
X -
21 \I;
Magnetic force is always L to velocity = r: 2]A :z =Tt :z )( 1000 X (3 )( 10-3) 2
vecrnr.
""9x10-6 xl0-4
TIMatchirig Type Problems =9 X 10-2 ;::, O.lJ
1. (A) If velocity is along electric field path
v-.rill be srraighr line otherwise parabolic. CD) .!.mv2+.!1o.,2
2 2
(B) tn magnetic field straight line, 1 2 1 2 ·2 ,,
parabolic, circular paths ate possible. =-xmv +-x-mrro-
2 2 5
(C) If qE == qVB then path will be straight
1 7
:::::-x-mv z
line and if EF and magnetic field parallel
2 5
to each other then path will be helical.
7 4 2 '
(D) If any net constant force like gravity, =-x-xS =lOJ
electric force etc. then path could be 10 7
.straight line, parabola, circular and
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---- -
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- -
·----·
- - - ~---~--~--~---- -·-~---~----·~·~ ~- . --- ~~-~~~--1- ------ ----·----------
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~]Comprehension Based Problems So, ,- oc ..J v and also, B L{_ i ::::::, r (Y~ -
i
nw
r--=-=~--
,J2m(KE) .J,1, -• -Ji ~
4- -=!>rU'..--- 9. q( E l v >< BJ "'0
qH qB q
--> v is inside
---J r1 = t1 < r4 < r:i
2mriV cos8 m
5. P- ::::) P oc-
qB q
--> i and v arc parallel irrespective of

6. cltarge.
10. 2kA -vx µi) =0

::::;, r1 < '"2 < r3 < r4 r 2r:r
,.s. r
mv p ,j2m([(E)
=-- = - = - - - -
qB qB qB
::::) speed to be doubled.
~2mqV
r=----
qB
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- - - - - - ·----~-~·----·------- l
-~T_hc_.,.l-!'!8!!.et~Jf!£l_c!:____ ._____ ________ ··- . ·-_-~~---~:_- ----=-------· I 467 I-=~
j
L _-_--~:~~,i (CJ t MAGN~!l_~Jf~E~I~--Q_~ -~µ_R_IJ~~T_.___:___,. _,:~ __ .J
8
i']Only One -Alternative is Correct 21. M inside page
4 4
18. By Ampere's law ~ M x B is t direction

B(2nr) =µ 0 (i- i') ~ left edge is lifted up
i
k
Now, current density ir. the outer wire is £2. ~ ~
constant · 2,, d J
22. ;g
.
i
----=----
7i(C 2 - b2)
9 i'
;-;(r2 - b2)
,
..
'
' z
in y direction stable
in x direction neutrai
in z direction unstable
®
23. Any path can be broken into small

I'=./lrz -bl)
b2
,2 -
horizontal and vertical segments.
Because the magnetic field is horizontal
I-
,. 1· 2 1,.2
only, the horizontal segments contribute
B=!::£.... l_r -v to the line integral. Moving away from p
zmt c2 _ b2 and then returning to it, involves as
many horizontal segments to the left as
J.loi(c 2 -r 2 1 horizontal segments to the right and so
:: 2m- \ C2 - b2) the net contribution is always z.ero,
4 4
19. Magnetic moment of loop
1
24. f B. d l =l-lol e:tt:o...,,J
µ = N1A == 100 X - X m- 2 since I eoco 5erl is same.
2
Potential Energy 25. The magnetic !1ux through any dosed
4 4
surface is 1.ero and so the magnetic !1ux
U =- µ· B through 5 1 and 5 2 is zero. This means
that the flux through S 1 is equal to the
uU =V 1 -Ui ==-(-µB)-{-µB):.2µB
negative of that through S 2 , and so the
2
=2 x .lOO x -1 >< 1tf( -I '
! x2 = 2;rJ magnetic t1ux through both must be
2 \10) equal in magnitude.
20. Introducing two equal and opposite 26. Let the mass have descended a distance
current5 J1 and also 12 between A and C. y and be at speed v. The changing
magnetic flux through the circuit loop
Force on ABCA dosed
leads to a Faraday e.m.f BLv. This e.m.f is
loop zero
related to the charge on the capacitor as
Force on ADGA closed
q =CBLv
loop zero
Differentiating with respect to time gives
Force on extra I 1 and I 2
the current in the loop
F =(I; + I 2 )lB ::.flB
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I =CBL dv loop A =µ 0 (3 i - 3i) fB · dl

dt loop D =~t 0 (0 i) :cfB ·dl
The magnetic force on the current (C)B > A> C =D
®0®
canying bar (upward if the bar is @
descending) is given by
F =BIL =CB 2 L 2 dv
mag dt 31. For circulac wire
The net downward force on the bar and
Newton's second law of motion gives
@
dv dzy2 2
mg-kv-CB L - = r n - -
-
Transfonning
dt dt 2
to the new variable
33. -.; = Mx B ={8a 2
+~
2
]B sin 90°
u = y- _'11_$_ allows the equation of motion
k
to be written in the form
----,
d 2u k 34. F =BI leff
--+----u=O
dt 2 m +CB 2 L 2 y
This is the familiar simple harmonic

motion equation with angular frequency 39. ~----,.,.._.....,_,___,,__.x
rn=/~~!~~
+vex-direction.
27. Same q11V so same K.E. but me < m P so lf]More than One Alternative are Correct
Ve <VP' this in velocity selection
potential difference must be increased. 3. Stationary magnet generates magnetic
29. Torque due to magnetic force field only which does not affect piece of
L paper. When it moves, it generates
Ia1/ = J(idrB)r
0
ll electric field also which affects pieces of
paper.
·1orque due to magnetic force
In equilibrium
#1 1: =-MBsin9
--+
Here B is 1- to plane => parallel to M
----,
iL2 B =0
1(Ba:)r
:. 1:
- - =(kx) x Lsin 30°
2
SiLB
30.
or X=--
8k
loop B cc::µ 0 (2i -i) =-§B · dl
5. Wire segment (1)
....~-~
X
<l
-. jj.....
dy
loop C =~t 0 (i -20 =jB · d1
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(d 1) = i f ,,J B~ x ')
0
(R) : At the posmon shown E is
,.,.,._l downward and later iI becomes upward
i.B..<!__
L .·. .avg =0 for other locations also Y.'lffi the
=
2 same argument.
(Q) : Since I =0 _·.B = 0
df = -I.Bolk -----t ___.., ____.., ---)-
2 (S) : -r = µ x B and since µ =0
_,. -ill LI\
Similarly for f 2 =---0-k F..,
2 ~ Force zero
y
3. (A)
B t torqua non zero
~
(
2
)~-~-1:x
(1)
(B)
If coil is constrained rn rotate about

y-axis F
(C) t ttt t
iAB
=-~(l
~omprehension Based Problems
6.
~
same magnitude
2
Similarly for torque about torque has
The loops is always attracted towards

wire as the region part of loop getting
8. f m;,j>;Bttic iS Ul the direction Of flow Of sea
water
current through sea
water will be in the
and
direction of electric
electric
*m
attracted ts experiencing stronger field, magnetic field 1 E
magnetic field. is from north pole to
south pole inside the channel. So, 'i' and
7. The magnetic field due to the outer loop
is into the paper. The force on an ---
E and must be down word beu!use
element of the inner loop has the .... -> -
• --> •
frn =(i lxB)
direction given by ds x B where ds is the
9. frn =i(h)
element length in the direction of
B =(50)(1)(100) = 5000
current. Thus the force is radially
. E
outward. 10. l =o-
p
Since the force is symmetric, i.e. radially
outwards everywhere and the loops are . i
£ =lp=~p
concentric, there is no net force on the Ai
inner loop.
.:::; (SO)S =50Vim
fiMatching Type Problems (2 x 4) '
2. (A) (P) : There is no conventional 15. The total charge inside the cylinder is
current :. µ := 0 Q =-ne:rr2 l
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Applying Gauss's law gives the sum of the electric a.."ld rr;iag:netic
",/.1, ='Q/Eo , , forces F
._. -, _,. _,. . E
2 -:trIE'r -ne:rrr 2 l F c:-e(E+ vx B)
=~~~
( ner
=e:j ~--Po~~ jr
11en, 2 JA
\,2£ 0 2 1
ne 2 r · - 2 ,.
=--(1-µ 0 e 0 v )r
2£o
t
16. t1E = 2,\.18 = same
DE
B = 2M =Ba:I + Bin
_,. Bar. is maximum==> Bm is minimum.
The circulation of B around the circle is
£ =2n.rB 0 17. AE =2MB
The positive direction for current is B1>B2>B3

-, ~ Af1 > ,\F.2 > M3
along the axis parallel to v.
The current passing through the cirde is 18. he =2MB
1
l :c -rrr 2 j :c -r 2 nev he
l=·~~
=-r 2 nev 2MB
Applying Ampere's law we obtain 6.63 X 10-Ji X 3 X }0 8
= ~~~~~~~~ =3m
£ =µof 2 X l5 X 10-25 X 2.21
2rrr-B 0 ca:-~L 0 m-2nev 21. 1: =Nu\B
_,. I " lro=NqAB
~ B =-~t 0 neur(-8)
2 [a. =C8
The total force acting on an electron is m2 C82
-=-
2 21
©=
'c
1-e
\f
~
T
NABQ =I /-6
YI
Q =KS
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f]On1y One Alternative is Correct left circuit, The galvanometer will deflect
to the LE.FI
6. In 3 rd case r is minimum. 15. Induced current tries to increase the
9. ILB =F outward fhu, i,e, to oppose decrease of
outward flux.
B =.!'_ = MLT-2 = MT-21-I
ILIL 18. P = ~(1)
Magnetic flux
¢=BA= [MT-2 1-1 ][l}J
10. Flux for loop at radius R/2 at timer 11 ~=SC~ = 10/7 =1.4 Nm
f 3 7R/ 2
350
I
R_/2
-- Ir,
9- B2m-dr = B 0 t2nl 3 J 21. Since area vector rotates in xy-plane,
therefore flux is due to BY only.
==B 0 2n 3( 8 ft)
1( R 3 ' At any instant 4(r) = nr 2 BY cos wt
[Emdl = nr 2 B1 wsin mt
--+ --+
E· d l for loop 22. 4L =2.rr
2L
dt R3
E(Z1tR112) = - - =-B 0 2;r~, 1 -=r
dt 24
~ E
BoRz ,._-means
= --~- r clOUI.\VlSe)-f- ,
12
13. Increasing the resistance causes a 4L 2 dA
A=n~ 4i=B~
decrease in the current on the left. This .Ji dt
reduces the field strength for the
Clockwise lenz !aw.
solenoid B =µ 0 nJ, By the right-hand
rule, the field through the solenoid is Alternative:
directed to the RlGHT. Hence, in the A1cof2
right-hand circuit, since t'1ere -..vm be
fewer field lines directed to the right,
tJ1cre is an induced c1ectric field that will
produce a CTJITent in L'le wire5 to
"replace" the lost field lines. This means
that current will be directed with the
0 2n.R =4!
R := 2l
same orientation as t11-e current in the ,t
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·1_ _
.
__l_c_m_s---:ci·n~'E-l--;-~-c-t_ri_'c-i-t>-.-&-,-J-fa-g-.-n-e-ti_s_m__
--... . . . . _:.,.A_~-~L. .. --...:-.-.........
i,
A2>A1 $=B ·7tr2

.,".1-2 =eru{2 =1tX 4l:· =l2(i) l-d!fil dr
:::=> t =•---1=B -211: · r -
7t .. 1[ / dr , dt
:. 4>2>411 E. -2Bn(r0
!'
- -·
V
t) · - =2Bv(r0 -
V
-t)
So current flows clockwise (by Lenz's ;r 1t it"
law).· .! ==
,.._ I=
R
2Bt•r
},. -2rrr
= Bv
;u,.
jN s! N
23.
TIComprehension
. '.~ . Based Problems
- . .
. Bvl
B 1. l =--
R
r
F =ilJl '= (B;l) (B[) = B~2"'!_
24.
AOB -+v
F = (2.5) 2 >< (2 x 10-2 ) 2 x (2 x 10- 2 )
5
p C =lx 10-SN
2. At t =3 sec di.stance travelled by l?OP
As flux decrease to maintain flux current ""3 x 2 =6 cm loop will be out of
in loop is clockwise. Force on DA due to magnetic field hence no flux change no
long wire ~d BC is towards left while ou
induced current in the loop F =O.
wire BC toward rige.
3. Power dissipated int== 2 sec
26. Blvt == constant P ==-F •V = 1 x 10 - 5 x 2 x 10 - 2
C
B=- ==2 X 10-7 W
lvt
27. Perpendicular length is more so induced 4. Int =2 sec loop is mo.ing inside the loop
emf is ·more. and flux is increasing. Hence direction of
induced c.urrenr v.ill be
28. V ==L(!~) counter-clockwise.
l
5. R =p-
29. By Lenz's law. A
pl
~ A==-
R
~More than One Allern_ative are Correct
x 0.2 B
2. Perimeter is decreasing at a rate of 2v A = 17 x 10-£ _
- - - = = Sx 10-, m 2
4.x 10-3
d
-(27tr) =2V 6. Towards right
dt
dr V
-:;;;;;;:~ 8.
dt 1t
V
r=(r0 ---t)
1t
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p=resLStance i·1egth1n
urut n =-
m 2 2
. Bv lji = µ 0 R Nrrr bJi I
~ t=~
3p 2[R 2 +(Zo-Vot) 2 ]~2
B= µ oIR'N
10. Power =i 2R
2[R + (z 0 -u 0 t) 2 ]~2
2
~ l.6x10---4 =l.60mW
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r ·.·-_. -~-l [B] lM0TION:o_F_C_flJfRGEl~-" MAGNEr1~Jl.ELD
lf]Only One Alternative is Correcl 36.
E 0 E
7. If B is increasing at a constant rate
~=B-1tR2
V-
~
d =1d~1
dt
=nR 2. dB =E ·21tR
dt
=>E=RdB
2 dt
. o f nng
acce Ieratton . = -dE
m
Pi =(-&-)2
R1 +R2
R1
.0 r
Qct: q P2 ,,,,0
27. I
·c=Bvl P3 =(; 1
R1
P3 > P1 >P2
=
3 7. I is continuqusly decreasing, so magnetic
B field is downward direction is
decreasing, hence direction of induced
-+,-+F current will be clockwise.
38. CC¾' pa th at r =2R gives
............--··----··-"'! 2rc(2R)E =-{di dt) [(B O -p :tJ (nR 2 )]
-,. -,. -,.
F=i(lxB) => E =RP/4;CCW opposes the loss of B
-,. -,. -,. -,. out of the paper just as would be the case
i.e., (Fl. l) and (F l.B) if a real wire were there with E in the
30. Here direction of I,
area square > area quaner circle > area triangle
dB
so -of B 2 >B 1 >B 3
dt
'
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Electromagrietic Indu~tio~--an-;i"A. c." Ci~ui~~-"~----~----_---_----_-----·-·:__---_-_-_·
f":)Comprehension Based Problems 6. At t =_l

3B
1
4. At t=- l Bl 2
2V <l>=BA=B ·l· 3 =3
e.m.f. across be ==BlV
·: ~=Li
. BlV 3BlV
V 0 c =£-lr=BlV--xr=-- . Bl2
4r 4 ::::> t = -
3L
5. Fb =:.ilB = BIV lB
C 4r
B 2lV
=--
4,._
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'f]only One Alternative is Correct energy of inductance is increasing or

1
( 2 IJ 2 ) given that' r 1s
· mcreasmg.
· ·
8. Angular frequency ro = b
'\/LC
·
20. On closing the circuiL the current

:::) Time period T = Zn ==2n..JLC through R 2 will suddenly charge _only.
(!)
But the current through 'L' reaches 22. Consider the expression for the current
maximum after T / 4. rising exponentially in the LR circuit. The
time constant is (L/R). In this case the
15. Current through battery exponentially
changes from curve (1) is rising faster than curve (2)
E E
indicating .that (L 1 /R 1 ) < (L 2 /R 2 ).
-----to- However, in both the cases the maximum
R1 +R2 +R3 R1
current is the same and equal to (V / R 1 )
2 2
17. p ==_!:__R == V R or (V/R 2 ), which means R 1 ==R 2 •
,,,,. 2z 12 22 22
23. I =1 0 e--1:/T, -r =L/R
zl =±z?_
1
34. I =I 0 [1 -c ~ _!_t
:::) r,/·{'· + 1{ ;,_ -(wr. - __!r,x, ) 2 J R 2
] for a given vnluc of
lo
21. l depend~ only on /, and R.

' -I - -=U
C ,,?c 1 35. When indnctance is :;uddenly changed
flux remain:; unchanged instantaneously
----> C--" l_ =25µC
2(,1 ) L tfi -= Li =- constant.
dQ
18. 10 =2 di 36. - ...a-Ve
dt Jr
ii o-St :::;, Q ,!. :::;, It-> ToU1! t'nergy rnn~L
iL =lOA
iR =2A fiMore than One Alternative are Correct
C q
5. Just after switch is closed, L is open
q
+Q -a circuit and C is short circuit.
19. Just after
I L
As it can be easily seen by the direction

of 'I' that 'Q' is decreasing thus, energy
of capacitor is decreasing and hence,
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r ·-~~~\l
Electromagnetic Induction and A.C. Circui-ts
Long time
E
Ri
i=O
(S)+ If object is from ¥ to Zf V 1 -1-
lf object is from 2/ to fV 1 i
Velocity is always in same direction.
6. 45Rz ~100
180 • mO-_O q --Q
7. Pd=-Ldi
dt
. di U =- kQq rt becomes more-ve.
~=-VC. r
dt
5. (A) Q =Qoe-t/RC
,- =dQ
- = --QO
- - e-,/1..C •
=t 0 e
-!/RC
f]Matching Type Problems dt RC
(A) V -Bjv =i. . V ---t/11.C
I. (B) l=-e
R R
F =V ' xBl
-Bfv . - -V- (1
1 -e -ID./1.)
R R
(B)i/B =ma (D) t• •
=t 0 e
-RI!L
lBdQ mdv BlQ

=:> - - = - - =:> U=-
dr dr m
Ur > U f because energy is dissipated in
t"]comprehension Based Problems
em radiation. 5. Reading of C = V (i in that branch = 0)
(C) No energy dissipated as no Reading of A= V
resistance R
R -+ Red executes SHM. => R
F = ilB to left ==> fat to right. 6. V8 =iRaminem-- =0
:::::> V rap. =0
F =ilB, Ldi =B/v => not possible to V
dt
move with constant l'.
L R
3. (P}u = - - ~ - => -veand.mcreasmg.
Gm1m2 .
7.
r R
(Q) q4. => u rap i
=> U mg i +ve and increasing. 2V
(R) ~ v t and increases. At t

. d
=0, m . . .. V
uctor IS open errant 1 = -
2R
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""
12. By symmetry f Edz "" O
13. f B-d l = J EBz :ccJ.to i
4 -+ - "
" qw
where i =--
0
2n
= 3V
., _ V
d ,,
p..
2 2 Thus J EBz = qµowo
----G> 2n
8. .!Liz =.!a:2 µ Q
2
tc
2
19 10-12
14. dBz=~
4x +' 0 4nR 2
J -~-
Z,,
i =£ / - = 12 /~x~~-
lJ L ~25xl0-J
wR.sin8.B__sin9Rd8R In Od4'
"'_12x3 ,,Jrn-8
R3
5 µcOw( sm
dBz=-- . 3 ""dS)
i =72x10-4 A 8,d{
9. Time constant or Bz = µoBro sin 39d9 = Jtothu

8nR
f 6r-,R
L (Ix 10-2 ) O
'ti =~=~~~=lm/s
Re 'IO ¢=wffB
:cc3ms
3'tL
10. When switch is opened, the inductor

opposes change in flux by inducing a
current in iL A large potential difference I.E_d [ =- d$ = µ 0 kr 2 Q
J dt 6R
develops across the inductor for change
to jump the,spark plug gap. 15. T=2x.fLc
11. U =_!Li 2 = .!no-2

' 2 2
Hlt IZ V )
IOQ
2
=7.ZmJ
t=T/4
Q=CE
Q CE
16. Current = - - = - -
-fie -JLG
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~lectromag!]!:}ic-Induction and AC. Circuits __
e-----
----~-I 479 I i
'
t"'10nly One Alternative is Correct ~More than One Alternative are Correct
, ,
_\
0 . . ( - ;c I 8.
13, At resonance X 1 = Xe and Z = Z mi.~ = R
l=lcCOS =toSlnwt-t--,
\ 2; . 1
XL =wL and - =Xe
V =V 0 sinO =V 0 sinrot (')c
c:.mert If f is decreased then w will decrease and
hence Xe \'>-'111 increase therefore at
f < fc, circuit behaves as capacitive.
vo 1tage
VL and Ve always difference in phase by
180° at any frequency.
9, ttlL ""90 X 10-3 )( 2rt X 1000 = 180 TI
so current leads t:he voltage by 90°,
_1 :::: 1 )( 2 .. X lQQQ:::: 1000
14. Here voltage leads c:urrent so the nature 05 X 10--6 Jt
is inductive.
L :::> cin:':.lit is inductive V 1_ > V R
27. i:=-
~ voltage leads the current
R
1
Power factor = -==R== wL--
tanQ = a-£ = 80r.
~R 21(wL) 2
R R
1 1
--=--==----=--=-· =
)1+(w·r) 2
1
at resonance, ro =- - ~
·,,LC
28. 1
==---;:::=======
~90 10-j 0.5 10--6
X X X
34. The maximum current is obtained at
resonance where the net impedance is
orJy resistive which is the resistance of
:= --:==1== c::: lQ S :::: .fi. X 104
,/45 X 19-9 15 X ..J2 J
the coi'. only. This g,:ves the resistance of
the coil as 10 ohm. Nmv, this coil along 10. IV should have been : L = 1H and
¼ith the internal resistance of the cell C = 100 µF, R ""ill then ansv.er would
gives a cu:-rent of 0.5 A. have been B and C
35. ! =IL -le ==0.8 -0,6=02A (a) V leads I by rt/ 4 inductive (R - L)
36. Z = ,.!(XL -Xc) 2 + R 2 :=-,,125 + 25 =5,.J2 R
R=roL==> w=-
I(;; L
I:ms=l0h·2=l (b) V lags J by rr./ 4 capacitive (R -C)
s,/z
R ==___..!._ :=- ro=-1-
V=lx(X~ -Xc)=lx5==5volt o-£ RC
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(c)V and 1 are in same phase Xr, ==Xe
1 fiMatching Type Problems
~ CO=-~
./Le 1. (A) .., _
,..-tan
-1( xlR )--tan-1(\oll.)
R \
(d)Not possible in R~L,C
11. · x .Jro ZL2 + R2
VRL='o J
=tan-l( 20 =tan-1(1)
2n 2
;cl ~r
= V0 xJw2L2 +R2
+R'
ro=O, VRl. oc V0 xwC
Ve =io x___!_ ID=m,Vm.. =V0

@C
Vo
~(ro 2 LC - 1) 2 + biR2 C 2
w=O
V ,,-.-
~
V = ~µ
fr = IOOm/s
VC = ---5t ""LC
OJ
ro=OO
Current leads the voltage T]comprehension Based Problems ' !,.
;
VR
1. (AV 2 +AVcJw.ax:=:/(AVcJn-..,,c -(AVz)mal
~
Vc-VL
2. c,m=~(AVR)~ +(AVc +AV 2
= 7.4 -2.6 = 4.8 V
}!m
=lOV
V0 =JWi -Vc) 2 +V; 5. {Yr -Ve) :ccSO
= .JI00+25 =5./sV v/+(Vi -Ve) 2 =130 2
P. F. "" V R = ~ = _!_ =:- vf =130 2 -so 2
. . VO 5.,Js .,Js
.·. Powerfactor = VR = 120 = 12
V 130 13
6. v; +vf =1502
=:> VL = ,.)~15_0_2___1_2_0_2 = 90 V
v.. -Ve =50
==> Ve =90-50=40V
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5. Electromagnetic lndµction .and A.G.· Circuits 322-388

1. Electrostatics 391 -425

- 2. Electric Current 426-443

5. Electromagnetic Induction and A.Cui s J I

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~Only One Alternative is Correct

(I) (II) ~~ (III) ~~ (IV)

(a) -nw (·v - -

(a) ..... " "

(cJ E(x,y) = i-sin(x) j (d) F.(x,y) = i+ cos(x) j

Correct order of choices in a decreasing order of magni;jJde of force on P is :

Electrostatics --·=:~:=~-----~-=--·~ -_-.- _. •- ---·--·----_., __ 1_2___,---=

A. ':' is A ..fi.-;.. ,:,

(c) ZJ..qo ln2 (d) ''40 ln2

(•)O (b)O (c)O (d)O

30. A distribution of charges is held fixE!d by rigid insulators as shown in figure. z

(a) QE5 (b) QE~ (c) (~Q.. (d) 9.~~-Q.

+Q is placed at a positiun distance a from L½e cornmon center of the

unstrctched length 24 cm are fixed at the same height as shown. A ~ , e

(c) 4.fzN (d) S N

q.t]More than One Alternative are Correct

(d) The intensity of the electric field is ..:. x 10 5 N · C ,

single point charge +2Q.

removed from either side of point A, then :

(c) electric field at P in y-direction will be E/2 .

~ )Only One Alternative is- Correct

(c) 0 (d) Cmnot be defined

6. In tbe figure below, a point charge+ Q I is at the center of an imagina:1'

·---·-------~~- --~·-·-·-- ~--~--- -~~- ~----~~---------

(a) cr 2 > rr 1 (b) G2 < cr1 l V (volts)

(c) cr2 --0"1 (d) None of the above

8. Electric flux b a measure of : ·

11, A rectangular conducting slab has thickness cl,:: 5.0 mm and

(b) 111, :::+2.0nC/m 2 ; T\R =-2.0nC/m 2

(d) TJr. ::: + 3.0 nC/rn 2 ; T\R =+ LO nC:/rri2

13. A rod containing charge +Q is brought near an initially

--- ·_ ~..:!..4_:;:--"""'--------------- ___ _ _ _ _ _P~1:_C!__~{'!.r!'s

19. lµC C'harge is uniformly distributed on a spherical shell given by equation

(c) 0 (d) -Gt( to the right

(e) . .~.~. L. to the right

-.....'-........___ -- -_. ~....,,.·.•

nMare than One Alternative are Correct

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8. In the :;1a1cment of Gau:;s's law

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i:]Matching Type Problems

---~ectrostatics ___ ~-------~~-~-------~------~~------:·- ... ________ _

(. >-;: (P) Net flux through S1 is zero.

Thssertion and Reason Type Questions

Elect~ostatics, --'----------- ----~-"-":::1=23=·;;+-JI._-=

ficomprehension Based Problem~

Ther~ arc two non-conducting sphcws having uniform volume charge

-- ---- - -- - ----------··- ··--·- -------,

(I) (II) (III) (IV)

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---~ectrostatics _ ~-------~~-~-------~------~~------:·- ... ______ _

Electrostatics _ I 31. ii _

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