Electrostatistics (Practice Questions PDF

ELECTROSTATICS (SOLVED NUMERICALS) BOARD LEVEL
ELECTROSTATICS
EL-I-2Marks
1. Find the capacitance of the system of parallel plate A1

capacitor shown in the figure ?
d
A2
1. Since the electric field between the parallel charge + A1

plates is uniform and independent of the distance,
neglecting the edge effect, the effective area of
the plate of area A2 is A1. Thus the capacitance d 0
between the plates is E
 A
C= 0 1 - A2
d
2. Potential in the x-y plane is given as V = 5(x2 + xy) volts. Find the electric field at the point
(1, -2).
V
2. Ex = - = -(10 x + 5y) = -10 + 10 = 0
x
V
Ey = - = -5x = -5
x

 E = − 5 ĵ V / m .
3. ( )
The electric field in a region is given by E = 2iˆ + 3jˆ − 4kˆ V / m .
Find the work done by the electric field in moving a charged particle of charge 2C from the
point A(0, 0, 2) m to B(0, 5, 0) m in a circular path in the y-z plane. [2]
3. The electric field is uniform.

The force acting on the charged particle is
( ) ( )
2 2 i + 3j − 4k N = 4 i + 6j − 8k N
The work done by the electric field does not depend on path, for a uniform field.
The displacement vector AB = 5 j − 2k
 The work done = F  AB = ( 30 + 16 ) = 46J
4. Two identical metal plates are given positive charges Q1 and Q2 (<Q1) respectively. If they
are now brought close together to form a parallel plate capacitor with capacitance C. Find
the potential difference between the plates of the capacitor. [2]
Q1 Q2
4. With in capacitor E1 = , E2 =
20 A 20 A
E = E2 – E1
Q − Q2 1 d
= 1 hence v = Ed = (Q1 – Q2 )
20 A 2 0 A
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1 Q1 − Q2
 v=
2 C
5. A charge q is placed at the corner of a cube of side ‘a’. Find the flux through the cube. [2]
5. By symmetry flux passing through the cube = q/80

6. Electric field in a region is given by E = (2iˆ + 3jˆ − 4k)
ˆ V/m. Find the potential difference
between points (0, 0, 0) and (1,2,3). [2]
 
6. p.d. across the points = - E. r
V2 – V1 = - (2 î + 3 ĵ − 4k̂ ).( î + 2 ĵ + 3k̂ )
= -2 - 6 + 12
= 4 volts.
COM-II-2Marks
1. The electric field strength depends only on the x and y coordinates according to the law
a( x î + yĵ )
E= , where a is a constant. î and ĵ are unit vectors of the x and y axis. Find the
x2 + y2
potential difference between x = 1 to x = 5.
[4]
  5 5
1
1.  1

v= - E..dx = − (a(i / x )  dx i = - a
1
x 
dx = -a ln5 Volt.
2. Two batteries of emf E1 and E2, a capacitor of R

capacitance C, and a resistor R are connected K
in a circuit as shown in figure. Determine the
E2 C
amount of heat Q liberated in the resistor after E1
switching the key k.
[4]
2. Before switching R
q1 = 1C
after switching k − q1
E2
q2 = E2 C E1
+2 q2
so work done by battery
E2 = (q1 + q2)
heat liberated R
 q2 q2 
Q = E2 (q1 + q2) -  2 − 1  q1
 2C 2C  E2
+ C
E1
C(E1 + E 2 )2 − q2
=
2
3. N concentric thin conducting shells having radius R, R/2,

R/22 …… is placed as shown in figure. Nth shell is R
earthed. If Q charge is given to outer shell, find the
charge on inner most shell.

kQ kQ
3. n −1
+ =0
R/2 R
Q
Q = - n −1
2
4. Three charges Q, +10 C and + 10C, are place at A

Q
the vertices of right angled isosceles triangle as
shown in figure. Find the value of charge Q so that
the net electrostatic energy of the system is zero.
B C
+10 C +10 C
 Q  10 Q  10 10  10 
4. Energy, U = k  + +  =0
 a 2a a 
 Q = - 5.86 C.
5. Find CAB in given figures. Each plate is A

having area a and distance between
plate is d.
B
5. CAB = C +C + C/2 = 5C/2 5 4
5 0 A
= . 2 3 4
2d 3
A B
2 1
6. Another electric field due to a uniformly and positively charged infinite plane is superposed
on
 the given field in question (1) and the resultant field is observed to be
E Net = ( î + ĵ − 4k̂ )V / m .
Find the surface density of charge on the plane. [2]
6. The net electric field, E net = E + E plane

  
 EPlane = ENet − E
( ) ( ) (
= i + j − 4k − 2i + 3 j − 4k = − i − 2 j )

Now, E plane = = 1+ 4 = 5
2 0
  = 2 5 0 = 4  10-11 C/m2 (approx)
−q
7. Charges +q and −q are located at the corners of a cube of side a as +q
shown in the figure. Find the work done to separate the charges to +q −q
infinite distance.
−q
+q
−q
+q [2]

1 q2  3 3 1  8
7. Wexternal = PE = − + −  
4 0 a  1 2 3 2
1 q2 4
= . [3 3 − 3 6 − 2 ] .
4 0 a 6
8. Find the effective capacitance of the shown network

across any two junctions (if the capacitance of each
capacitor is C.)
8. The circuit reduces to
 Equivalent capacitance is 2C.
9. There is a conducting cube of side length a. A D C

charge q is placed at the corner of the cube as A
B
shown in the figure. Find the flux of the top face
ABCD.
q
a
q
9.
24 0
10. A metal sphere having a radius r1 charged to a

potential 1 is enveloped by a thin walled
conducting spherical shell of radius r2 as shown in r2
figure. Determine the potential 2 acquired by the
sphere after it has been connected for a short time
to the shell by a conductor. r1
10. Initially q1 = 4 0 Q1 r1

q1 r
after conducting Q2 = Q1 1
40r2 r2
11. Three charges Q, +q and +q are placed A Q

at the vertices of right angled isosceles
triangle ABC as shown. Find the work
done in moving change +q from B to
point D.
+q
+q B
D C
a a [2]

11. Potential energies at B & D A

k (Q + q).q
UB = qVB =
a
k(Q + q).q
UD = qVD = B
( 2 + 2 )a D
C
k(Q + q)q  1 + 2 
 work done = |UD – UB | =  .
a  2 + 2 
12. Two conducting spheres A and B of radii 6 cm and 12 cm each having same charge of
3  10-8 C are kept very far apart. If the spheres are connected to each other by a
conducting wire. Find the direction and amount of charge transferred and potential of each
sphere. [2]
12. Let final changes be qA and qB respectively

 Potential of both will become same A B
kq A kqB 6 cm
= 12 cm
rA rB
By charge conservation
qA + qB = 2  3  10-8 = 6  10-8 C
q 3qB
 qA = B  = 6  10 − 8 C
2 2
 qB = 4  10-8 C, qA = 2  10-8 C
kq A 9  10 9  2  10 −8
 vA = vB = = = 3  103 V = 3kV
rA 6  10 − 2
13. What is the mechanical work done in pulling the slab out of the capacitor after disconnecting
it from the battery
13. Work done = change in potential energy

= U2 – U1
v1 = (1/2) E2C
1 (EC)2 1 E2C2
v2 = = r
2 C' 2 C
= (1/2) E2 Cr
 Work done = (1/2) E2C (r – 1).
14. An electric field is created in a vacuum by two point charges B

q1 = 4.0  10–8 C and q2 = –0.5 10–8C as shown in figure. q1 and
q2 •
q2 are separated by  = 0.3 m. What is the work done in carrying
a charge q3 = 5.0  10–9C slowly from point A to point B in a 
segment of a circle of radius r = 0.40 m? A •
q3 r q1
14. When charge q3 is at A:–
total electrostatic P.E. is
qq q2 q3
E1 = 1 3 + [2]
40 r 4  2 + r 2
0
When charge q3 is at B :–

q1q 3 q 2 q3
total electrostatic P.E. is E2 = + [1]
40 r 40 (r −  )
 work done =  PE
= E2 – E1
q q  1 1 
=– 2 3  − 
40   2 + r 2 r −  
= –1.8 mJ [1]
15. A parallel plate capacitor of 3F is charged with charge -200 C +100 C
of -200 C at plate A and +100 C at plate B. Find the

potential difference vA – vB between the plates.
A B
15. Writing electric field at point P -(200 +q) +(100 + q)

+q −q
-(200 + q) – q + q – (100 + q) = 0
q = - 150 C. A
P
B
150C
vA – vB = - = -50 volt.
3F
16. In the figure shown, find the charge on each S C2
capacitor (a) when the switch S is open (b)

when the switch S is closed.
V C1 V
[2]
 CC 
16. (a)  1 2  V (b) Zero on C2, C1V on C1
 C1 + C2 
17. A charge - Q is uniformly distributed over a non-conducting semi-circular rod of radius R.

What is the potential at the centre ?
17. Potential at 0 due to elemental charge dq
1 dq –Q
dq = .
40 R
O
1 −Q
 Total Potental at 0 =
4R0 0  dq
1 Q
=- .
40 R

18. A small charged particle of mass m and charge q is

suspended by an insulated thread in front of a very large
conducting charged sheet of uniform surface density of charge
. What is the angle made by the thread with the vertical in + ++
equilibrium ? + + +

+ + +
q
m
+ + +
18. In equilibrium, along x-axis,

T sin  = qE T cos 
Y

 T sin  = q . . . (1) 
2 
where T is the tension in the string. T sin  +qE
X
Along y-axis in equilibrium,
T cos  = mg . . . (2) mg
From (1) and (2) we obtain

q
tan  =
2mg
 q 
  = tan−1  

 2 mg 
19. ( )
The electric field in a region is given by E = 2iˆ + 3jˆ − 4kˆ V / m .
Find the work done by the electric field in moving a charged particle of charge 2C from the
point A(0, 0, 2) m to B(0, 5, 0) m in a circular path in the y-z plane. [2]
19. The electric field is uniform.
The force acting on the charged particle is
( ) ( )
2 2 i + 3j − 4k N = 4 i + 6j − 8k N
The work done by the electric field does not depend on path, for a uniform field.
The displacement vector AB = 5 j − 2k
 The work done = F  AB = ( 30 + 16 ) = 46J
COM-III-2Marks
1. A uniform heavy rod of length L, weight W and cross-sectional area A is hanging from a fixed
support. Find the extension in the rod by its own weight. Young's modulus of the material of
the wire is Y. Neglect lateral contraction.
1. Consider an element dx at a distance x from the support.

The tension at the element = W/L(L–x)
x
Extension in the element dx is
Stress W (L − x )
 original length = dx
Y LAY dx
W L
 Total extension = (L − x )dx = WL

LAY 0 2 AY

2. An electron having charge e and mass m starts from rest from lower plate of two metallic
plates separated by a distance d. If the potential difference between the plates is v, find the
time taken by the electron to reach the upper plate. [3]
eV
2. Acceleration, a =
md
1 2
 S=0+ at
2
2d 2md2
 t= =
a eV
3. The electrostatic potential due to a certain charge distribution is given by the expression
− V0
V (x, y, z) = ( x + y + z) xyz
a4
Where V0 and a are constants. Calculate the magnitude of the electric field at the point
A(0, 0, a) and B (0, a, a). [2]
 dV
3. E=−
dr
  dV dV dV 
E = − i+ j+ k
 dx dy dz 
 V
( ) ( ) (
E = + 0 2xyz + y 2 z + yz 2 i + x 2 z + 2xyz + xz 2 j + x 2 y + xy 2 + 2xyz k
a4
)

EA = 0
 2V0
EB = i
a
4. (a) A charge q of mass m is hanging from

a cord of length l on a long pole having a
linear charge density . For what angular
speed  does the cord form an angle 
with the vertical.
q
[5]
4. (a) Tsin - qE = m2lsin
 Tsin = qE + m2lsin(1)
Tcos = mg (2)
qE + m 2l sin  T Tcos
 tan =
mg
 mgtan - qE = m2lsin
 F=qE
 2 = mg tan  − q m2 sin  Tsin
20l sin 
g q
= − mg
lcos 20 ml 2 sin2 
5. What is the dipole moment of the system

of point charges shown in the figure?

AB = BC = AC = L +q
B C +q
-2q
[2]
5. P = q L 1 + 1 + 2.11.cos 600
= qL 3 along the bisector of angle B.
EL-I-4Marks
1. Charges q1, q2 and q3 are placed on capacitors of C1 C2 C3

+ – + – + –
capacitance C1, C2 & C3 respectively arranged in
q1 q2 q3
series as shown. Switch S is then closed. What
are the final charges q1, q2 and q3 on the
capacitors ?
Given q1 = 30c, q2 = 20 c, q3 = 10c; S 
C1 = 10F, C2 = 20F, C3 = 30F [4]
and  = 12 Volts
1. Applying Kirchoff’s law on the loop,

q1 q2 q3
+ + = …(1) q1 q2 q3
C1 C2 C3
Net charge on plates 2 and 3 will remain conserved. 1 2 3 4 5 6
 –q1 + q2 = – q1 + q2 ….(2)

Also, net charge on plates 4 and 5 will remain
conserved. 
 –q2 + q3 = –q2 + q3 …(3)
Using equations (1), (2) and (3) and putting values we get,
790 680 570
q1 = C, q2 = C, q3 = C.
11 11 11
2. In the circuit shown if in steady state the potential 5 F B 2.9F
difference between points A and B is 11V, find p.d.
across 7  F capacitor. 3 F
6 F
7 F
+ −
A

2. In steady state, charges on capacitors will be as q1

B q1-q2
shown: C
q q 3 F
vA - 1 − 1 = v B q2
6F 5F q1
D
E
 11  q2
 vA – vB = q1   = 11 V (given)
 30  + −
A
 q1 = 30 C …(i) E
KLL for mesh BCDEB,

 q − q2  q q
−  1 F + 2 + 2 = 0
 2.9  7F 3F
 q2 = 12.6 C …(ii)
q2 12 .6C
 Potential difference across 7 F capacitor = = = 1.8 V
C 7F
3. Figure shows three concentric thin spherical shells A, B

and C of radii a, b and c respectively. The shells A and C b
are given charges q and –q respectively and the shell B is q −q
earthed. Find the charges appearing on the surface of B c A
and C. B
C
[4]
q
3. The potential at B due to the charge q on A =
4ob
q
Due to charge -q on the inner surface of B = -
4ob
q'
Due to the charge q on the surface of B =
4ob
q'
Due to the charge -q on the surface of C = -
4oc
q'−q
And due to the charge q-q on the outer suface of C =
4oc
q' q
The potential is VB = -
4ob 4oc
This should be zero as the shell B is earthed. Thus,
q = (b/c)q
1 2 3 4
4. Four identical metallic plates each having
area of cross-section A are separated by
a distance d as shown in the figure. Plate
2 is given a change q. Find the potential
difference between plate 2 & 3.
1 2 3 4
x y y
4. As 0 + − − =0 x –y –y
C C C
 x = 2y
q 2q –x y y
But, x+y = q  y= &x=
3 3
Hence potential difference between plates2 & 3,

y q q.d
V= = =
C 3C 3 0 A
5. A 4f capacitor is charged to 150 V and another 6f capacitor is charged to 200 V
separately. Then their positive plates and negative plates are connected respectively. Find
the potential difference across them. Calculate the heat produced.
5. 4f charged to 150 V would have q1 = C1V1 = 600C q1 C1

6f charged to 200 V would have q2 = C2V2 = 1200C
After connecting them across each other, they will have a common
potential difference V. V
Charges will readjust as q1’ and q2’
q2 C2
q1 ' q2 ' q1 '+q2 ' q + q2 1800 μC

V= = = = 1 = [conservati on of ch arg e]
C1 C2 C1 + C2 C1 + C2 ( 4 + 6)μf
V = 180 volt .
Initial energy
1 1
Ui = C1V1 + C2 V2
2 2
2 2
1 1
= ( 4μf )(150 V )2 + (6μf ).( 200 V )2 = 0.165 J
2 2
Final energy
Uf =
1
C1 + C2 .V 2
2
1
= ( 4μf + 6μf ).(180 )2
2
= 0.161 J
Heat produced = |Uf - Ui| = 0.003 J
6. Each of the plates shown in the figure has surface

 96 
area    10 −12 (in SI units) on one side and the
 0 
separation between the consecutive plates is 4.0
mm. The emf of the battery connected is 10 V.
Find the magnitude of the charge supplied by the
battery to each of the plates connected to it.
[6]
6. The capacitance of each parallel plate capacitor is
96 10 −12 1 3 4
C = 0A/d = 0 
2
 0 4  10 − 3
= 24  10-9F
Let Q be the charge supplied by the battery. (Q-q)
-Q +Q q -q
Let the charge distribution be as shown: -(Q-q)
V13 =10 V
Q Q−q 10 V
 + = 10
C C
 2Q – q = 10 C
q = 2Q – 10C …(i)
Q−q q
v24 = 0  − =0  Q = 2q
C C
Q 3Q
from (i) and (ii) ; = 2Q − 10 C  = 10 C
2 2
20 20  24  10 −9
Q= C= = 0.16 C
3 3
7. Three concentric spherical metallic shells, A, B and C of radii a, b and c (a<b<c) have
surface charge densities , - and  respectively.
(i) Find the potential of the three shells A, B and C.
(ii) If the shells A and C are at the same potential, obtain the relation between the radii a, b
and c.
QA
7. (i) A =  =  QA = 4a2
4 a 2
b
QB
B = - =  QB = -4b2 a - 
4 b 2
QC
C =  =  QC = 4C2 c
4C2
1  Q A QB Qc  1  4a 2 4b 2 4c 2 

vA = + + =  − + 
40  a b c  40  a b c 

vA = (a − b + c ) …(i)
0
1  Q A QB Qc  1  4a2 4b2 4c 2 
vB =  b + + =  − + 
40  b c  40  b b c 
  a2 
vB =  − b + c  …(ii)

0  b 
1  Q A QB Qc  1  40  4b2 4c 2 
vc =  + + =  − + 
40  c c c  40  c c c 
 2
vc = (a − b 2 + c 2 ) …(iii)
 0c
(ii) vA = vc (given)
   a2 b2 
 (a − b + c ) =  − + c 
0 0  c c 

a2 − b2
 a–b=  (a – b)c = (a + b) (a – b)
c
 c=a+b
8. A charged particle carrying charge q = 20 C moves with velocity v1 = 106 m/s at angle 450
with x-axis in the xy plane & experiences a force F1 = 32 mN along the negative z-axis.
When the same particle moves with velocity v2 =106 m/s along the z-axis it experiences a
force F2 in y direction. Find

(a) magnitude and direction of the magnetic field

(b) the magnitude of the force F2
  
8. F = q( v  B )
For the first case
 10 6 
(32  10−3 N) k̂ = (20)  (10−6 )  m / s ( î + ĵ )  (B x î + B y ĵ + Bzk̂ )
 2 
 
3 k̂  10 −3 = 10( î + ĵ )  (Bx î + By ĵ + Bzk̂ )
For the second case

Fy ĵ = (20 10-6C) (106 m/s) ( k̂ )  [(Bx î + B y ĵ + Bzk̂ )]
Fy ĵ = 20 (B x ĵ − B y î )
 Fy = 20 Bx , By = 0
Bz = 0, 10(By – Bx) – 6  10-3
Fx = -6 ĵ
6
Bx = -  10 − 3
20
B = -3  10-4T.
9. A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance 100F is connected to a power supply of 200V.
A dielectric slab of dielectric constant 5 is now inserted into the gap between the plates.
(a) Find the extra charge flown through the power supply and the work done by the supply.
(b) Find the change in the electro static energy of the electric field in the capacitor.
9. (a) 0 The original capacitance was 10 F. The charge on the capacitor before the insertion
of the dielectric was, therefore,
Q1 = 100  200 = 20 mC
After the dielectric slab is F. The new charge on the introduced, the capacitance is increased to
500 capacitor is therefore,
(500  200) = 100 mC
The charge flown through the power supply is therefore,
100 - 20 = 80 mC
The work done by the power supply is (200  80) = 16 J
(b) The electrostatic field energy of the capacitor without the dielectric slab is
U1 = (1/2)cv2 = (1/2)(100)(200)2 = 2J
and that after the slab is inserted is
U2 = (1/2)(500)(200)2 = 10 J
Thus the energy is increased by 8 J.
COM-II-4Marks

1. As shown a solid spherical region having a

spherical cavity whose diameter R is equal to the R
radius of spherical region that has total charged Q.
P
Find the potential at a point P. Which is at a x Q
distance ‘x’ from C.?
Q
1. Charge density =
( 4 / 3)R − ( 4 / 3)(R / 2)3
3
  4
 (R / 2)3
1 Q ( 4 / 3)R 3  Q 3
vP =    -
40  4 (R 3 − (R3 / 8) x  4 (R3 − (R3 / 8) (R / 2)2 + x 2
 3  3
Q 2 1 
vP =  − 
70  x 2 R 2 + 4 x 2 
2. A charge Q is uniformly distributed over the volume of a sphere of radius R. Find the
electrostatic potential energy stored with in the sphere. [4]
Q r
2. E=
40 R3
2
1  Q r 
R R
1
 0E2dv =  0   4r dr
2
dU =
0
2 0
2  40 R3 
2
Q
U= .
40 0R
3. A particle of mass m and charge –q moves diametrically through a uniformly charged sphere
of radius R with total charge Q. Show that particle will perform SHM and find angular
frequency of SHM.
3. Electric field strength at distance x from centre of the sphere will be

1 Qx
E=
40 R3
Qq
 F = -qE = - x  which apply simple harmonic motion.
40R3
Qq Qq
a=- x = .
40mR 3 40mR 3
4. Between parallel plates of a capacitor connected to a a

battery of emf E, of plate length L, a dielectric with
dielectric constant K and length equal to the length of
plates is partially inserted. Dielectric when completely L
inserted fills the space between plates completely and d
mass of dielectric is m. Separation between the plates is L
a and breadth of plates is b. If initially dielectric is
inserted by length d between the plates and released,
what is the velocity of dielectric when it is completely E
inside the plate. [6]

0 A  x(k − 1) 
4. Let dielectric is inserted by length x capacitance C = 1+
a   
0 b  x(k − 1) 
= 1+
a   
Let dielectric is further inserted by length dx and corresponding change in capacitance
incapacitance is dC, charge flown through the battery
= change in charge, over the capacitor (dq) = dCE .
change in energy of the capacitor - battery system
1 1 1
dU = dCE2 - E .dq = dCE2 -E dC . E = - dCE2
2 2 2
dU 1 2 dC 1 d  0b  x(k − 1)  
F=- = E = E2  1+ 
dx 2 dx 2 dx  a    
1 2  0 b
= E (k - 1)
2 a
means force acting on capacitor is along x and this force is constant
F E2 0b
acceleration a = = (k - 1)
m 2m a
velocity when dielectric reaches from x = d to x = 
E20b(k − 1)( − d)
v2 = u2 + 2as  v=
am
5. Two small point charges both equal to q O

are kept fixed at diametrically opposite A B
points of a smooth circular groove as q
q
shown in the figure. A small ball of mass 
R
m, carrying an equal charge q is allowed
to move smoothly in the groove.
C P groove
q
F2
F1
Find (a) the electrostatic forces F1 and F2 acting on the ball when it is in the position
indicated.
(b) the restoring torque on the ball C about the point O, due to F1 & F2, acting towards CP
(c) the angular frequency of small oscillations (assume that  is small, sin  =  and
cos   1and there is no gravity)
90 0 +   O
5. (a) 1 = = 450 + A B
2 2
90 0 −  
2 = = 450 - /2 R
2
AC = 2R sin 2 = 2R sin (450 - /2)
C P
2
F2 1
F1

BC = 2R sin 1 = 2R sin (450 + /2)

1 q2 1 q2
F1 = , F 2 =
40 AC 2 40 BC 2
(b) Restoring torque
= (F1 sin 1 - F2 sin 2)R
1 q2  sin( 45 0 +  2) sin( 45 0 −  2) 
=  R  − 
40 4R2  sin ( 45 −  / 2) sin ( 45 +  / 2) 
2 0 2 0
(c) For small values of ,
1 q2  1/ 2 (1 +  / 2) 1/ 2 (1 −  / 2) 
Restoring torque =  − 
40 4R  {1/ 2 (1 −  / 2)} 2
{1/ 2 (1 +  / 2)} 2 
1 q2  (1 +  / 2) (1 +  / 2) 
=  − 
40 4R  ( 1 − ) (1 + ) 
1 q2
= 2  3, (approximately)
40 4R
Re storing torque 1 q2 3 2
2 = = .
M.I.   16 0 R mR2
3 2q2
= .
16 0mR 3
6. The surface charge density  of a non conducting disc of radius R varies as  = br, where b
is a positive constant and r is the distance from the centre of the disc. Find the electric field
caused by the disc at a point along the axis of the disc and a distance x from its centre
6. Electric field at x due to the elementary ring of radius r dr

and thickness dr
kx (dq )
r
dE = where dq =  2rdr o• •
(
x2 + r 2
3/2
) x
P
1
= 2 br2dr and k =
40
r 2 dr

R
E= dE = 2bkx  (x
0 2
+ r2 )
3/2
Put r = x tan
Integrating, we get
E = 2bkx ln(sec  + tan ) − sin 
R
Where  = tan–1  x 
 
8. A parallel plate capacitor has a dielectric slab of dielectric constant k in it. The slab just fills
the space inside the capacitor. The capacitor is charged by a battery and then battery is
disconnected. Now the slab is pull out slowly at t = 0 with constant velocity v. If at time t =0
capacitance of the capacitor is C = 0, then drawn the curve between C and t. [4]

C
8. Slab length = , width = b and
thickness = d C0
 k b
Cinitial = 0
d
At time t capacitance will be t
 vt  kb ( − vt )
C= 0 b+ 0
d d
 0b
C= k − (k − 1)vt 
d
9. A metal sphere having a radius r1 charged to a potential 1 is enveloped

by a thin walled conducting spherical shell of radius r2 as shown in r2
figure. Determine the potential 2 acquired by the sphere after it has r1
been connected for a short time to the shell by a conductor.
9. Initially q1 = 4 0 Q1 r1
q1 r
after conducting Q2 = Q1 1
40r2 r2
10. A sphere of radius R has uniformly distributed

charge density . There is a spherical cavity             
as shown in the figure has centre at C. It is          C   
B
          A  
given that AB = d,             
OC =  and the angle between OC and AB . 









 
 O
     
     
            
Find the potential difference between A and B.   x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x xR     
           
    
10. Take any point P in the cavity and find electric field at this point
                         
       P  C           P     
                         
                         
                          P C
      O              O      
_ -
                         
  x x x x x x x x x x x   x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x      x x x x x x x x     
                       
         
  P
E1 = OP , E2 = CP
30 30

EP = (OP − CP) C
30
 O
= OC
30
Electric field is constant at every point in the cavity.

A

dv = − E.d
B
A
   
A
=- 
B
30
OC.d  = -
30 B
OCd cos( − )
  d
=   cos 
 3 0 
11. Two equal charge Q are fixed at (a, 0) and (-a, 0) in X-Y plane. A small body of charge -q
and mass M at (0, b) in X-Y plane is given velocity v0 along +z axis. What should be the
value of v0 so that the body starts rotating about X-axis ? [4]
11. If body starts moving in a circle of radius b P

about O in y-z plane at each point in y-z -q (0, b)
plane force acting towards O would be  
same as relative configuration of three
bodies remains same. FPO
Q Q
At P force acting on body towards O A B
 2 Qq O
FPO = cos  (-a, 0) (a, 0)
40 AP 2
 2 Qqb
 aPO =
40 m(a2 + b2 )3 / 2
This acceleration provides required centripetal acceleration for motion over circle of radius b,
velocity given is be V0.
V02 
=| aPO |
b
Qq
 V0 = b
20m(a2 + b2 )3 / 2
12. The electric field strength depends only on the x and y coordinates according to the law
a( x î + yĵ )
E= , where a is a constant. î and ĵ are unit vectors of the x and y axis. Find the
x2 + y2
flux of the vector E through a sphere of radius R with its centre at the origin of coordinates.
 x î + yĵ + zk̂ y
12. ds = ds
R (x, y, z)
  a( x î + yĵ ) ( x î + yĵ + zk̂ )

 = E.ds =  x2 + y2
.
R
ds R
(0, 0, 0)
a a

x
ds = 4R 2 = 4aR .
R R
13. Find the electric field at the origin due the line charge (ABCDE and FG) of linear charge
density ..

y
C
F G
(−2a,0,0) (−a,0,0) B D
(a,0,0) x (2a,0,0)
A
z E
13. Consider the line of charge in three segments y

namely AB, BD and DE. Total electric field at O
(origin) will be vector sum of fields of the three
segments.
ad
Electric field due to segment AB
= E AB , (say) =

40a

î + −k̂  dE(x) 
x

Similarly EDE =

4   0a
( ) ( )
− î + − k̂ dE
dE(-y)
For segment BD, Ex =  dE x = 0


a 
E(-y) =
40a 2  sin  d = 2  0 a
(- ĵ )
0
 EBD =

2 0a
( )
− ĵ

Similarly, EFG = ( − ĵ )
20 2a
 −  3 
Thus, E Total =  ĵ + k̂  .
2  0 a  2 
14. An inductor of inducance 2.0 mH is connected across a charged capacitor of capacitance
5.0F and the resulting LC circuit is set oscillating at its natural frequency. Let Q denotes
the instantaneous charge on the capacitor and I the current. It is found that the maximum
value of Q is 200 C.
(a) When Q = 100 C, what is the value of | dI/dt |?
(b) When Q = 200 C, what is the value of I ? [3+3 = 6]
14. (a) q = Q cos t
dq
 I= = −Q sin t
dt
dI
 = −Q2 cos t
dt
1
When q = 100 C, cos t =
2
dI  1  1 
 = Q2 (1/ 2) = Q   
dt  LC  2 
= 104 m/s
(b) Charge on the capacitor = maximum

 Energy of capacitor = maximum
 Energy of inductor = 0

1 2
 Li = 0  I=0
2
15. A non conducting hollow sphere having inner and outer

radii a and b respectively is made of a material having
dielectric constant k and has uniformly distributed
charged over its entire solid volume. Volume density of
charge is . Calculate potential at a distance r from its a
b
centre when a < r< b. Given potential at outer surface of
(b 3 − a 3 )
the sphere is v0 = .
3  0b
15. a<r<b
E=

1 ( 4 / 3)( x 3 − a3 
40 x2
(x3 − a3 ) x
dV = - dx
30kx 2
(x3 − a3 )
dV = - dx
30kx 2
 1 2 1 1 
v – v0 = -  (r − b2 ) + a3 ( − )
3 0 k  2 r b 
(b3 − a3 )   b2 − r 2 a3 (b − r ) 
v= +  − .
30b 3  0k  2 rb 
16. A non homogeneous dielectric slab is placed between the plates of the capacitor having
plate area A and separation between the plates is d. At t= 0 charge on the capacitor is Q.
Dielectric constant of the slab varies from K1 to K2 and resistivity from 1 to 2 linearly across
its thickness. Find the charge on the capacitor as a function of time.
16. Dielectric constant at a distance x

(k − k 1 )
= k1 + 2 .x
d
electric field inside elemental dielectric of thickness dx,

E=
 (k − k1) 
0 k1 + 2 x
 d  x dx
Q Discharge circuit
E= V
 (k − k1)  + −
A0 k1 + 2 x
 d 
C
[Q = charge on the capacitor]
dv = E dx i
Qdx
dv =
 (k − k1) 
A0 k1 + 2 x
 d  R

d
Q dx
v=
A0   k − k1 
0 k + 2 x
1
 d 
Q k  d
v= log  2  
A0  k1  (k 2 − k1)
A0 (k 2 − k1)
 Q/v = …(1)
d log( k 2 / k1)
Total resistance of the dielectric
d
1  (2 − 1)x 
R= 
A 0
1 +
d
dx

(1 + 2 )d
R= …(2)
2A
 dQ 
using v = iR = R  − 
 dt 
Q  dQ  dt dQ
= R −  ; =−
C  dt  CR Q
Q1
1 dQ
On integrating
CR
t=  Q
Q
−t Q 
= log 1 
CR Q
 (k − k1)(1 + 2 ) log( Q1 / Q)
−t = 0 2
2 log( k 2 / k1)
Q  2t log( k 2 / k1)
log  1  = −
 
Q 0 (k 2 − k1)(1 + 2 )
2 t log( k 2 / k 1 )
−
 0 ( k 2 − k 1 )(1 +  2 )
Q1 = Q e
17. Initial charge on each plate is as shown in figure. Find, the 10C 4C 8C -6C
final charge on each plate on both side.
when 1F k1 2F
(a) switch k1 is closed and k2 is open
(b) when k1 and k2 is closed
k2 E = 50 V
[3+3=6]
17. (a) –q1 + q2 = 12 … (i)
-q1 – q2 = 16 … (ii) -q1 q2 -q2
(10C-q1) + - + - (-6 + q2)
+ - + -
+ - + -
+ - + -
q1

From (i) and (ii) +14 -2 2

q1 = -14 24 + + -
- (-6 + q2)
q2 = -2 - + + -
- + + -
-8
- + + -
-14
(b) –q1 + q2 = 12 … (i) q1 -q1 q2 -q2

(10 – q1 +q3)
q1 – q2 – 2q3 = 16 … (ii) (-6 + q2 +q3)
q1 + q2/2 = 50 … (iii) 1F k1 2F
q1 = 29.3
q2 = 41.3 C
q3 = 14 C.
E = 50 V
18. A small ball of mass 2  10-3 Kg having a charge of 1C is suspended by a string of length
0.8m. Another identical ball having the same charge is kept at the point of suspension.
Determine the minimum horizontal velocity which should be imparted to the lower ball so that
it can make complete revolution. [4]
18. Applying conservation of energy principle at the Fe

lowest and highest point of the circle, vB
(1/2) mvA2 = (1/2)mvB2 + mg (2) . . . (1)
T2
mg
At the highest point, for the ball to just complete the
circle, T2 = 0 q
m v B2 /  = mg - q2/(402) … (2) T1
vA
from (1) and (2), we get, A
vA = (275/8)1/2m/s mg
= 5.86m/s
Fe
19. Find the electric field at the origin due to

the line charge (ABCD) of linear charge y
density . C (0, a, 0)
(−a,0,0)
B D
(a,0,0) x
A
z
19. Electric field due to segment AB y


= E AB , say
=

40a
 
î − k̂ ad
dE(x) 
x
dE
dE(-y)

For segment BD, Ex =  dE x = 0


a 
E(-y) =
4 a2
 sin  d = 2  0 a
(- ĵ )
0 0
 EBD =

2 0a
( )
− ĵ

 E total =

40a

î − 2 ĵ − k̂ . 
20. A particle of mass m carrying charge ‘q’ is projected with velocity ‘v’ from point ‘P’ towards
an infinite line of charge from a distance ‘a’. Its speed reduces to zero momentarily at Q
which is at a distance a/2 from the line of charge. If another particle with mass m and charge
‘-q’ is projected with the same velocity ‘v’ from P towards the line of charge find its speed at
Q.
20. From work – energy principle

q
a
1
– mv 2 = 2
2 
a 2  x
0
dx
1 q
mv 2 = ln 2 . . . (1)
2 2 0
For – q charge
1 1 q
mv12 − mv 22 = ln 2 . . . (2)
2 2 2 0
fom (1) and (2) v1 = 2v
21. In the circuit diagram shown in figure the

R1
capacitor of capacitance C is uncharged when
the key k is open. the key is closed over some
time during which the capacitor becomes E k
R2
charged to a voltage v. Determine the amount
of heat Q2 liberated during this time in the C
resistor of resistance R2 if the emf of the
source is E, and its internal resistance can be
neglected. [8]
21. Energy conservation theorem

q2
Eq = + QT
2C
Q1 R2
QT = Q1 + Q2 , =
Q2 R1
 v 2  R1
Q2 = C  Ev −  .
 2  R1 + R 2

22. Calculate the charge on each capacitor and

the potential difference across it in steady 6F 2F
state in the circuit shown for the cases 1F
(i) switch s closed, & 20
(ii) switch s open. 10
S
20 100V [7]
22. (i) With switch S closed, potential difference across

c3 = 0 and hence charge on c3 = 0 C1 C2
If I be the current through the resistors , C3 1F
 100
I= = = 2A R1
R1 + R2 + R3 50 R3

 p.d. across R1 = (20 )(2A) = 40 V
 p.d. across branch containing c1 & c2 = 40 V R2
100V
 Charge on c1 = charge on c2 = Q, say
 cc   12 
=  1 2 (40 V ) =   40  Coul
 c1 + c 2   8 
= 60  10-6 Coul.
60
Hence p.d. across c1 = V = 10 V
6
60
and p.d. across c2 = V = 30 V
2
(ii) With switch ‘S’ is open, as there is no current in any branch of the given circuit
P.d. across c3 = 100 V and charge on c3 = (100) (1)  Coul = 10-4 Coul.
Similarly charge on c2 = charge on c1 = [3/2 F] [100 V] = 150 C
P.d. across c1 = (150 c)/(6F) = 25 v and p.d. across c2 = (100 - 25) V = 75 V .
23. Initially the capacitors shown in the figure have a Q k1 2Q k2 3Q

−
charge Q, 2Q and 3Q each having a capacitance C. + − + − +C
C C
Find the final charges on the capacitor when the k3
keys are closed simultaneously. Also find the loss
of energy in the process.
Q + q 2Q + q 3Q + q Q+q 2Q+q 3Q+q

23. + + =0 k1
−
k2
−
C C C +C − + C +
C
 6Q+3q = 0 k3
q = -2Q
final charges on capacitors are
energy lost in the process is
Q2 4Q2 9Q2 Q2
+ + −
2C 2C 2C C
7Q2 Q2 6Q2
= − =
C C C
24. A small ball of mass 2  10-3 Kg having a charge of 1C is suspended by a string of length
0.8m. Another identical ball having the same charge is kept at the point of suspension.

Determine the minimum horizontal velocity which should be imparted to the lower ball so that
it can make complete revolution. [4]
24. Applying conservation of energy principle at the Fe
lowest and highest point of the circle, vB
(1/2) mvA2 = (1/2)mvB2 + mg (2) . . . (1)
T2
At the highest point, for the ball to just complete the
mg
circle, T2 = 0
m v B2 /  = mg - q2/(402) … (2) q
from (1) and (2), we get, T1

vA = (275/8)1/2m/s vA
A
= 5.86m/s mg
Fe
25. Three infinite parallel plates are placed as shown in Q 2Q 3Q

the figure. Find the final charges appearing on each
face of the plate.
[4]
25. 6Q – q = q  q = 3Q 2Q 3Q
(Q-q) (3Q-q)
so the final charges are shown. (6Q – q)
q
-2Q
O 3Q (q-Q) (q – 3Q)
3Q O
2Q
26. PQ is a semi-infinite long wire of uniform charge per

unit length . Find the electric field at a point O at a Q
distance X from end P as shown in the figure.
P
x O
[4]
26. Y = X tan , dy = X sec2 d

X sec 2 d 
E= = d
40 X2 sec 2  40 X

 sin  
E|| = 
0
4x
d =
0 x
dy

x cos  
E=  40
d =
40 X
y
0
 P
 x
 E= 2
Eperpendicular + Eparallel
2
=
2 20 X

at an angle of 450 wire PQ away from it.
27. Figure shows three concentric thin spherical shells

A, B and C of radii a, b and c respectively. The
b
shells A and C are given charges q and –q
respectively and the shell B is earthed. Find the q −q
charges appearing on the surface of B and C. c A
B
C
[4]
27. On inner surface of B charge will be -q due to induction. If on outer surface of shell B
charge is q'
kq k( −q) kq kq
then VB = 0  + + − =0
b b b c
b
 q = q
c
b
Hence charge on inner surface of shell C is - q and on the outer surface the charge is
c
b
q( ), from conservation of charge.
c −1
(b) Find the change in the electro static energy of the electric field in the capacitor. 8. (a)
The original capacitance was 10F. The charge on the capacitor before the
insertion of the dielectric was, therefore,
Q1 = 100  200 = 20 C
After the dielectric slab is introduced, the capacitance is increased to 500F. The new charge on
the capacitor is therefore,
Q2 = (500  200) = 100 C
 100 - 20 = 80 C
The work done by the power supply is (200  80) = 16 J
U1 = (1/2)cv2 = (1/2)(100)(200)2 = 2J
U2 = (1/2)(500)(200)2 = 10 J
Thus the energy is increased by 8 J.

29. A pair of co-axial coils of radius R, each consisting N turns of I I

wire carrying a current I in the same direction, are placed at a
distance R apart as shown in the figure. v0
R
(a) find the magnetic field at the point X on the axis of the two
coils, where AX = BX = R/2. A x B
(b) If a particle of charge q moves with velocity v0 at an angle of
450 with respect to AB at the point X, find the magnetic
force on the particle.
[2+2=4]
29. (a) B field due to a single coil (along x) = R
0iNR 2 40Ni
=
2(R + R / 4)
2 2 3/2
5 5R
A x B
80 Ni
Field due to both coils , B0 = î
5 5R
  1 1 
(b) If a particle has the velocity v = v0  î + ĵ 
 2 2 
   qv 0B0 8 0Ni
& The force, F = qv  B = k̂ , where B0 =
2 5 5R
30. Charges q1, q2 are placed on capacitors of C1 C2

capacitance C1 and C2 respectively arranged in + – + –
series as shown. Switch S is then closed. What are q1 q2
the final charges q1 and q2 on the capacitors ?

Given q1 = 30c, q2 = 20 c
C1 = 10F, C2 = 20F,
S
and  = 12 Volts 
[4]
30. Applying Kirchoff’s law on the loop, q1 q2
q1 q2
+ = …(1) 1 2 3 4
C1 C2
Net charge on plates 2 and 3 will remain conserved.
 –q1 + q2 = – q1 + q2 ….(2) [4]

Using equations (1) & (2) and putting values we get,

250 220
q1 = C, q2 = C
3 3
31. In the given figure, what is the total energy stored E

in the capacitor?
C C
C C
E
[4]
CE
31. q1 = q 2 = q3 = q4 =
2

( CE / 2)
2
1
E=4 = CE2
2C 2
32. Five identical conducting plates 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

5 are fixed parallel plates equidistant from 4
each other as shown in figure. Plates 2 and 5 3
are connected by a conductor while 1 and 3 v0
are joined by another conductor. 2
(a) Find the equivalent capacitance between
the terminals of source. 1
(b) the charges on plates 3 and 5.
32. Equivalent electrical circuit is 2 3

4 5
5C
effective capacitance of the system is . 2 1
3
 2C 
charge on plate 5 is q =  v 0 4 3
 3 
C 4Cv 0
charge on plate 3 is Cv0 + v 0 = .
3 3
− +
EL-III-4Marks
1. A metallic sphere of radius a, carrying a charge Q, is covered with a dielectric. 2a
The dielectric constant is a function of the radial distance from the centre of
the sphere k = k0(1+ r/a)−1 (a  r  2a). The dielectric extends upto a radial a
distance, r = 2a.
(a) Find the electric field at a point P which is located at a distance r from the
centre of the sphere within the dielectric.
(b) Calculate the electric field at a point P outside the dielectric.
(c) Use the results in (a) and (b) to calculate the surface charge on the outer [1+1+2=4]
surface of the dielectric.
1. Applying Gauss law to a spherical surface of radius where a < r < 2a, we get,
Q
(a) 4r2 k(r) E(r) =
0
1 Q
or, E(r) =
40 k 0 (1 + r / a)−1r 2
(b) For the region r > 2a,
1 Q
E2(r) =
40 r 2
(c) If  is the surface charge density,
4R2
= 4R2 E2 (R) − E(R)
0
Q  k0 − 3 
=   , where R = 2a.
4R2  k 0 

2. When a small uncharged conducting ba?ll of radius a = 1 cm

m
and mass m = 50 gm is dropped from a height h above the
centre of another large conducting sphere of radius b( = 1 m) h
having charge Q (= 100 C), it rises to a height h1 (=2m) after
the collision. Find the value of h. Assume that during the
impact there is no dissipation of energy. Q
b
Insulating stand
[5]
2. From conservation of energy
Q2 QaQb Qa2 Qb2
+ mgh = mgh1 + + + . . . (1)
80b 40h1 80a 80b
also potential of the two spheres will be equal
Qa Qb
=
40a 40b
Q Q
 a = b . . .. (2)
a b
conserving charge we get Qa + Qb = Q . . . (3)
from (2) and (3)
aQ bQ
Qa = , Qb =
a+b a+b
aQ
Qa = , Qb  Q ( b > > a)
b
a Q2 a 2 Q2
mgh = mgh1 + + 2
b 4h b (8a)
aQ 2
mgh = mgh1 + 2 (2b + h1 )
b h1(8 )
putting the values we get
h = 3.8 m.

(b) Find the change in the electro static energy of the electric field in the capacitor. [5]
3. (a) The original capacitance was 10 0 F. The charge on the capacitor before the insertion
of the dielectric was, therefore,
Q1 = 100  200 = 20 mC
After the dielectric slab is introduced, the capacitance is increased to 500 F. The new charge
on the capacitor is therefore,
(500  200) = 100 mC
100 - 20 = 80 mC
U1 = (1/2)cv2 = (1/2)(100)(200)2 = 2J
U2 = (1/2)(500)(200)2 = 10 J
Thus the energy is increased by 8 J.

4. Find the flux through the curved hemispherical surface

of radius R. The electric field E is constant.
→
E
4.  = ER2
For closed surface net flux will be zero. As per surface is not closed. Therefore flux through
the base area is same of that through the curved surface area.
 Flux  = R2. E

Find the extra charge flown through the power supply and the work done by the supply. [4]
5. The original capacitance was 10 The charge on the capacitor before the insertion of the
dielectric was, therefore,
Q1 = 100  200 = 20 mC
After the F. The new?dielectric slab is introduced, the capacitance is increased to 500 charge on
the capacitor is therefore,
(500  200) = 10 mC
100 - 20 = 80 mC
6. On a long smooth horizontal plane, over which a horizontal electric field E exists, a charged
ball with mass m and charge q is dropped from a height h over the plane coefficient of
restitution for collision between plane and ball is e.
Find the ratio of maximum height attained and horizontal distance moved during the interval
of nth drop to (n + 1)th drop. [10]
2h
6. Time taken to first drop t1 = velocity on hitting V = 2gh
g
vertical velocity upward after first drop = V1 = ev = e 2gh
Time gap between Ist and IInd drop
2V1 2eV
t1 = =
g g
vertical velocity upward after IInd drop IInd drop V2 =eV1 = e2V
time tap between IInd and III rd drop
2V2 2e2 V
t2 = =
g g
vertical verlocity after nth drop vn = en V
maximum height attained during time gap between nth to (n+1) th drop,
(en V )2
h=
2g
2en V
tn =
g

qE
During these drops ball is moving with acceleration horizontally, distance moved from
m
nth drop Tn, to (n+1)th drop Tn+1
1 1
x = a ( ( Tn2+1 − Tn2 ) = a(Tn +1 + Tn )(Tn +1 − Tn )
2 2
2h 2V
Tn = t1 + (t1 + t2 + . . . .. +tn+1 ) = + (e + e2 + . . .en-1)
g g
2h 2v  1 − en −1 
= + e
g g  1 − e 
2h 2V  1 − en 
Tn+1 = t1 + (t1 + t2 + . . . .+ tn ) = + e
g g  1 − e 
1 eE  2h 2V e   2v e 
 x= 2 + (2 − en − en −1)  (en−1 − en )
2 m  g g 1− e   g 1 − e 
h e2n V 2 2m g
= .
x 2g  2h 2v e n −1
 2Ve n
eE 2 + (2 − e − e )
n
 g g 1− e 
mVe n −1 mge n −1
= =
 2h 2V e  4E(1 + e − en − en +1)
2E2 + (2 − en − en −1)
 g g 1− e 
-
6. In the figure shown capacitor C1 =4F is charged to a value E = 175 V
q1 = 200 C and capacitor C2 = 2F is charged to a value A D

q2 = 400C. The polarities are as shown. Now a source of A
D
EMF E = 175 Volt is connected in the circuit by joining
terminals A to A, B to B, C to C and D to D. +q1 −q2
C1 C2
−q1 +q2
(a) Find new charges on the capacitors.
(b) Heat dissipated after completing the circuit. B C
B C [4]
6. From Kirchoff’s rule E = 175 V
200 + q 400 + q
175 = +
4 2 (q1 + q) -(q2 + q)
solving q = - 100 C
-(q1 + q) (q2 + q)
charge returned to battery 100 C
work done = 175  100  J = 1.75  10-2 J.
(200)2 (400)2
Initial energy = + = 4.5  10−2 J
2  4 2  2
(100)2 (300)2
Final energy = + = 2.375  10−2 J .
2  4 2  2
Therefore heat developed = (4.5 – 2.375 – 1.75)  10-2 Joule. = 0.375 Joule. 19.
qA qc qB
− + =0 … (i)
3 2 2
qA + qc = 300 … (ii)
-qc – qB = -360 … (iii)
from 1, 2 and 3
qA = 90 C, qB = 150 C, qc = 210 C.

7. A thin spherical shell of radius R contains a

charge Q uniformly distributed over its
surface. A point charge Q is placed at the Q R
centre of the shell. What is the electrostatic
potential energy of the system?
[4]
(Q + q)
Q
3Q2 1
7. U=  dq = .
0 4  0R 80 R
8. Initially, the two plates are given charges as shown. Find the final Q 2Q
charges appearing on the plates when the key k is closed. All

plates are conducting, parallel and of infinite length and breadth.
k
[4]
8.
Q-Q1 3Q-Q1
Q1 3Q-Q1
O O
Q1 -Q Q1 - 3Q
Equating net electric field equal to zero in left most plate.

3Q
3Q – Q1 = Q1  Q1 = .
2
 the final charges are as shown below.
-Q/2 -3Q/2
3Q/2 3Q/2
O O
3Q/2
Q/2

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ELECTROSTATICS (SOLVED NUMERICALS) BOARD LEVEL

1. Find the capacitance of the system of parallel plate A1

1. Since the electric field between the parallel charge + A1

3. The electric field is uniform.

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5. By symmetry flux passing through the cube = q/80

2. Two batteries of emf E1 and E2, a capacitor of R

3. N concentric thin conducting shells having radius R, R/2,

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4. Three charges Q, +10 C and + 10C, are place at A

5. Find CAB in given figures. Each plate is A

6. The net electric field, E net = E + E plane

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8. Find the effective capacitance of the shown network

8. The circuit reduces to

 Equivalent capacitance is 2C.

9. There is a conducting cube of side length a. A D C

10. A metal sphere having a radius r1 charged to a

10. Initially q1 = 4 0 Q1 r1

11. Three charges Q, +q and +q are placed A Q

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11. Potential energies at B & D A

12. Let final changes be qA and qB respectively

13. Work done = change in potential energy

14. An electric field is created in a vacuum by two point charges B

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of -200 C at plate A and +100 C at plate B. Find the

15. Writing electric field at point P -(200 +q) +(100 + q)

16. In the figure shown, find the charge on each S C2

capacitor (a) when the switch S is open (b)

17. A charge - Q is uniformly distributed over a non-conducting semi-circular rod of radius R.

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18. A small charged particle of mass m and charge q is

18. In equilibrium, along x-axis,

From (1) and (2) we obtain

1. Consider an element dx at a distance x from the support.

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4. (a) A charge q of mass m is hanging from

5. What is the dipole moment of the system

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1. Charges q1, q2 and q3 are placed on capacitors of C1 C2 C3

1. Applying Kirchoff’s law on the loop,

 –q1 + q2 = – q1 + q2 ….(2)

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2. In steady state, charges on capacitors will be as q1

KLL for mesh BCDEB,

3. Figure shows three concentric thin spherical shells A, B

Hence potential difference between plates2 & 3,

5. 4f charged to 150 V would have q1 = C1V1 = 600C q1 C1

q1 ' q2 ' q1 '+q2 ' q + q2 1800 μC

Heat produced = |Uf - Ui| = 0.003 J

6. Each of the plates shown in the figure has surface

1  Q A QB Qc  1  4a 2 4b 2 4c 2 

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(a) magnitude and direction of the magnetic field

3 k̂  10 −3 = 10( î + ĵ )  (Bx î + By ĵ + Bzk̂ )

For the second case

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