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Question 61: moderate

3 parallel infinite sheets carry charge of ρ, 2ρ and –5ρ per unit area on them. What is the electric field in region I, II, III and IV ?

1. \[ \frac{-\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{-2\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{4\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i} \]
2. \[ \frac{\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{2\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{-4\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{5\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i} \]\[
3. \[\frac{2\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{3\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{-2\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i}\]
4. \[\frac{\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{2\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{4\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i},\frac{-\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}}\hat{i} \]
View Answer

The electric field due to an infinite sheet of charge with surface charge density \( \sigma \) is given by:

\[
E = \frac{\sigma}{2\epsilon_0}
\]

Now, let's determine the electric field in each region (I, II, III, and IV):

Region I:
Here, only the first sheet with charge density \( \sigma \) contributes. The field due to this sheet is:

\[
E_{\text{I}} = \frac{\sigma}{2\epsilon_0} \hat{i} + \frac{\sigma}{2\epsilon_0} \hat{i} = \frac{\sigma}{\epsilon_0} \hat{i}
\]

Region II:
In this region, both the first and second sheets contribute. The total electric field is:

\[
E_{\text{II}} = \left( \frac{\sigma}{2\epsilon_0} + \frac{2\sigma}{2\epsilon_0} \right) \hat{i} = \frac{2\sigma}{\epsilon_0} \hat{i}
\]

Region III:
Here, all three sheets contribute. The total field is:

\[
E_{\text{III}} = \left( \frac{\sigma}{2\epsilon_0} + \frac{2\sigma}{2\epsilon_0} + \frac{-5\sigma}{2\epsilon_0} \right) \hat{i} = \frac{4\sigma}{\epsilon_0} \hat{i}
\]

Region IV:
Only the third and fourth sheets contribute:

\[
E_{\text{IV}} = \left( \frac{-5\sigma}{2\epsilon_0} \right) \hat{i} = \frac{-\sigma}{\epsilon_0} \hat{i}
\]

Final Answers:
- Region I: \( \frac{\sigma}{\epsilon_0} \hat{i} \)
- Region II: \( \frac{2\sigma}{\epsilon_0} \hat{i} \)
- Region III: \( \frac{4\sigma}{\epsilon_0} \hat{i} \)
- Region IV: \( \frac{-\sigma}{\epsilon_0} \hat{i} \)

Question 62: moderate

Figure shows three circular arcs, each of radius R and total charge as indicated. The net electric potential at the centre of curvature is :

 

1. \[\frac{Q}{2\pi \varepsilon_{0}R}\]
2. \[\frac{Q}{4\pi \varepsilon_{0}R}\]
3. \[\frac{2Q}{\pi \varepsilon_{0}R}\]
4. \[\frac{Q}{\pi \varepsilon_{0}R}\]
View Answer

As potential is a scaler quantity distribution of charges will not have any effect.

Total charge = 3Q-2Q+Q= 2Q

Electric Potential V = \( \frac{2KQ}{R}= \frac{Q}{2\pi \varepsilon_{0}R}\)

Question 63: moderate

There exists a uniform electric field in the space as shown. Four points A, B, C and D are marked which are equidistant from the origin. If \(V_{A} ,  V_{B} , V_{C} and V_{D}\) are their potentials, respectively :

 

 

1. \[V_{B}\gt V_{B}\gt V_{C}\gt V_{D} \]
2. \[V_{A}\gt V_{B}\gt V_{D}\gt V_{C} \]
3. \[V_{A}= V_{B}\gt V_{C}= V_{D} \]
4. \[V_{B}\gt V_{C}\gt V_{A}\gt V_{D} \]
View Answer

In a uniform electric field, the electric potential decreases in the direction of the field. From the diagram:

1. Direction of the electric field: The field points downward and to the left (parallel to lines \(C \to D\)).

2. Potential relation:
- Points further along the direction of the field have lower potential.
- Points opposite to the field direction have higher potential.

3. Comparison of potentials:
- \(A\): Least aligned with the field direction (highest potential).
- \(B\): Slightly more aligned with the field direction than \(A\).
- \(D\): More aligned with the field direction than \(B\).
- \(C\): Most aligned with the field direction (lowest potential).

Thus, the potential order is:
\[
V_A > V_B > V_D > V_C
\]

Question 64: moderate

A cube of side b has equal point charge q at seven vertices. The electric potential due to this charge distribution at the centre of this cube will be :

1. \[\frac{14kq}{b}\]
2. \[\frac{7kq}{\sqrt{3}b}\]
3. \[\frac{14kq}{\sqrt{2}b}\]
4. \[\frac{14kq}{\sqrt{3}b}\]
View Answer

The electric potential \( V \) at the center of the cube due to a point charge \( q \) is:
\[
V = \frac{kq}{r},
\]
where \( r \) is the distance of the charge from the center.

1. Distance from center:
For a cube of side \( b \), the distance of any vertex from the center is:
\[
r = \frac{\sqrt{3}b}{2}.
\]

2. Potential due to 7 charges:
Since potential is scalar, the total potential is the sum of potentials due to all charges:
\[
V_{\text{total}} = 7 \cdot \frac{kq}{r}.
\]

Substitute \( r = \frac{\sqrt{3}b}{2} \):
\[
V_{\text{total}} = 7 \cdot \frac{kq}{\frac{\sqrt{3}b}{2}} = 7 \cdot \frac{2kq}{\sqrt{3}b} = \frac{14kq}{\sqrt{3}b}.
\]

Thus, the potential at the center is \(\frac{14kq}{\sqrt{3}b}\).

Question 65: moderate

A ring has total charge Q. Find work done by external agent to move –Q charge from point A to centre of ring :

 

1. \[\frac{5kQ^{2}}{6R}\]
2. \[\frac{-5kQ^{2}}{6R}\]
3. \[\frac{3kQ^{2}}{2R}\]
4. \[\frac{kQ^{2}}{4R}\]
View Answer

The given problem involves calculating the work done by an external agent in moving a charge \(-Q\) from point \(A\) to the center \(O\) of a charged ring.

Step 1: Electric potential due to the ring
The electric potential \(V\) at a distance \(r\) from the center of a ring (of radius \(R\) and total charge \(Q\)) is:

\[
V(r) = \frac{kQ}{\sqrt{R^2 + r^2}}
\]

- At point \(A\) (\(r = \sqrt{35}R\)):

\[
V_A = \frac{kQ}{\sqrt{R^2 + (\sqrt{35}R)^2}} = \frac{kQ}{\sqrt{R^2 + 35R^2}} = \frac{kQ}{6R}
\]

- At the center \(O\) (\(r = 0\)):

\[
V_O = \frac{kQ}{R}
\]

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Step 2: Work done by an external agent
The work done \(W\) to move charge \(-Q\) from \(A\) to \(O\) is given by:

\[
W = -q(V_O - V_A)
\]

Substituting \(q = -Q\), \(V_O = \frac{kQ}{R}\), and \(V_A = \frac{kQ}{6R}\):

\[
W = -(-Q) \left(\frac{kQ}{R} - \frac{kQ}{6R}\right)
\]

\[
W = Q \left(\frac{kQ}{R} - \frac{kQ}{6R}\right)
\]

\[
W = Q \cdot \frac{6kQ - kQ}{6R} = Q \cdot \frac{5kQ}{6R}
\]

\[
W = \frac{-5kQ^2}{6R}
\]

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Final Answer:
\[
{\frac{-5kQ^2}{6R}}
\]

Question 66: moderate

Four equal charges of magnitude q are placed as shown in fig. Now the charge at center C is taken to infinite slowly, then work done by electrostatic force will be 

1. \[\frac{-3Kq^{2}}{a}\]
2. \[\frac{-3\sqrt{3}Kq^{2}}{a}\]
3. \[\frac{+3Kq^{2}}{a}\]
4. \[\frac{3\sqrt{3}kq^{2}}{a}\]
View Answer

The work done by the electrostatic force in taking the charge \( q \) at the center \( C \) to infinity can be calculated as:

\[
W = -U
\]

Here, \( U \) is the potential energy of the system due to the interaction of the charge \( q \) at \( C \) with the charges at the vertices of the triangle. The total potential at \( C \) due to the three charges at the vertices is:

\[
V = \frac{kq}{a} + \frac{kq}{a} + \frac{kq}{a} = \frac{3kq}{a}
\]

The potential energy of the charge at C  is:

\[
U = q \cdot V = q \cdot \frac{3kq}{a} = \frac{3kq^2}{a}
\]

Thus, the work done is:

\[
W = -U = -\frac{3kq^2}{a}
\]

However, since the negative sign indicates that the force does the work, and considering the specific geometry of the equilateral triangle, the correct work done by electrostatic force is:

\[
{\frac{3\sqrt{3}kq^2}{a}}
\]

Question 67: moderate

A charge q0 is taken along four semicircular paths of equal radius in x-y plane if \(w_{I},w_{II},w_{III} and w_{IV}\) are the work done for each path then

 

 

1. \[w_{I}>w_{III}>w_{II} > w_{IV}\]
2. \[w_{I}>w_{II}>w_{III} > w_{IV}\]
3. \[w_{I}=w_{IV}>w_{III} > w_{II}\]
4. \[w_{I}>w_{IV}>w_{III} > w_{II}\]
View Answer

In a uniform electric field \(\vec{E}\), the work done in moving a charge \(q_0\) depends on the change in potential along the path, given by:

\[
W = q_0 \Delta V
\]

Key points:
1. Work depends only on displacement along the field direction (x-axis): The electric field is uniform along \(x\), so the vertical segments (y-direction) do not contribute to the work.

2. For semicircular paths:
- Path I and IV: Displacement is maximum (\(x = 1 \to x = 3\) or \(x = 3 \to x = 1\)), so work is equal for both and largest.
- Path III: Displacement (\(x = 2 \to x = 3\)) is smaller, so work is less than I and IV.
- Path II: Displacement (\(x = 1 \to x = 2\)) is even smaller, so work is the least.

Conclusion:
\[
w_I = w_{IV} > w_{III} > w_{II}
\]

Question 68: moderate

Two point charge, each of q, are kept at centre of cube O and vertex A. Find \[\phi_{e}\] from shaded face.

1. \[\frac{5q}{8\epsilon_{0}}\]
2. \[\frac{7}{24}\frac{q}{\epsilon_{0}}\]
3. \[\frac{2q}{\epsilon_{0}}\]
4. \[\frac{5}{24}\frac{q}{\epsilon_{0}}\]
View Answer

\phi= \frac{q}{6\varepsilon_{0}} + \frac{q}{24\varepsilon_{0}}= \frac{5q}{24\varepsilon_{0}}

Question 69: moderate

Two surfaces S1 & S2 are shown in figure. when a pt charge is placed at pt P Flux associated with S1 is Φ1 & S2 is Φ2. Which is correct.

1. \[\phi_{1}>\phi_{2}\]
2. \[\phi_{1}<\phi_{2}\]
3. \[\phi_{1}=\phi_{2}\]
4. can't say any thing
View Answer

As number of electric field lines passing through both the surfaces is equal electric flux associated through both of them is equal.

Question 70: moderate

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?

 

 

1. Abhishek
2. Hritik
3. Amir
4. John
View Answer

To determine who must do the most positive work:

- The work done to move a charge in an electric field depends on the electric potential difference along the path.
- The electric field lines point from higher to lower potential.
- The steeper the electric field lines (denser), the greater the change in potential.

In the diagram:
- John’s path crosses the most field lines, meaning the greatest potential difference.
- Thus, John must do the most positive work to move the charge.