Electrostatics

280 Questions
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

Electric potential at a point '$\mathrm{P}$' due to a point charge of $5 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{C}$ is $50 \mathrm{~V}$. The distance of '$\mathrm{P}$' from the point charge is:

(Assume, $\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}}=9 \times 10^{+9} ~\mathrm{Nm}^{2} \mathrm{C}^{-2}$ )

A.
0.9 cm
B.
90 cm
C.
3 cm
D.
9 cm
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

Graphical variation of electric field due to a uniformly charged insulating solid sphere of radius $\mathrm{R}$, with distance $r$ from the centre O is represented by:

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 98 English

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2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

A dipole comprises of two charged particles of identical magnitude $q$ and opposite in nature. The mass 'm' of the positive charged particle is half of the mass of the negative charged particle. The two charges are separated by a distance '$l$'. If the dipole is placed in a uniform electric field '$\bar{E}$'; in such a way that dipole axis makes a very small angle with the electric field, '$\bar{E}$'. The angular frequency of the oscillations of the dipole when released is given by:

A.
$\sqrt{\frac{3 q E}{2 m l}}$
B.
$\sqrt{\frac{4 q E}{m l}}$
C.
$\sqrt{\frac{8 q E}{3 m l}}$
D.
$\sqrt{\frac{8 q E}{m l}}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

For a uniformly charged thin spherical shell, the electric potential (V) radially away from the centre (O) of shell can be graphically represented as -

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 97 English

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2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift

Let $\sigma$ be the uniform surface charge density of two infinite thin plane sheets shown in figure. Then the electric fields in three different region $E_{I}, E_{I I}$ and $E_{I I I}$ are:

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 128 English

A.
$\vec{E}_{I}=0, \vec{E}_{I I}=\frac{\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}} \hat{n}, E_{I I I}=0$
B.
$\vec{E}_{I}=\frac{\sigma}{2 \epsilon_{0}} \hat{n}, \vec{E}_{I I}=0, \vec{E}_{I I I}=\frac{\sigma}{2 \epsilon_{0}} \hat{n}$
C.
$\vec{E}_{I}=-\frac{\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}} \hat{n}, \vec{E}_{I I}=0, \vec{E}_{I I I}=\frac{\sigma}{\epsilon_{0}} \hat{n}$
D.
$\vec{E}_{I}=\frac{2 \sigma}{\epsilon_{0}} \hat{n}, \vec{E}_{I I}=0, \vec{E}_{I I I}=\frac{2 \sigma}{\epsilon_{0}} \hat{n}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift
Considering a group of positive charges, which of the following statements is correct ?
A.
Net potential of the system cannot be zero at a point but net electric field can be zero at that point
B.
Net potential of the system at a point can be zero but net electric field can't be zero at that point.
C.
Both the net potential and the net electric field cannot be zero at a point.
D.
Both the net potential and the net field can be zero at a point.
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

Which of the following correctly represents the variation of electric potential $(\mathrm{V})$ of a charged spherical conductor of radius $(\mathrm{R})$ with radial distance $(\mathrm{r})$ from the center?

A.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 126 English Option 1
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C.
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2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift
As shown in the figure, a point charge $Q$ is placed at the centre of conducting spherical shell of inner radius $a$ and outer radius $b$. The electric field due to charge $\mathrm{Q}$ in three different regions $\mathrm{I}, \mathrm{II}$ and $\mathrm{III}$ is given by:

$(\mathrm{I}: r < a, \mathrm{II}: a < r < b$, III: $r>b$ )

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 124 English
A.
$E_I=0, E_{I I}=0, E_{I I I} \neq 0$
B.
$E_I \neq 0, E_{I I}=0, E_{III}=0$
C.
$E_I \neq 0, E_{I I}=0, E_{III} \neq 0$
D.
$E_I=0, E_{I I}=0, E_{I I I}=0$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

Electric field in a certain region is given by $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=\left(\frac{\mathrm{A}}{x^{2}} \hat{i}+\frac{\mathrm{B}}{y^{3}} \hat{j}\right) \text {. The } \mathrm{SI} \text { unit of } \mathrm{A} \text { and } \mathrm{B}$ are :

A.
$\mathrm{Nm}^{2} \mathrm{C} ; \mathrm{Nm}^{3} \mathrm{C}$
B.
$\mathrm{Nm}^{3} \mathrm{C}^{-1} ; \mathrm{Nm}^{2} \mathrm{C}^{-1}$
C.
$\mathrm{Nm}^{3} \mathrm{C} ; \mathrm{Nm}^{2} \mathrm{C}$
D.
$\mathrm{Nm}^{2} \mathrm{C}^{-1} ; \mathrm{Nm}^{3} \mathrm{C}^{-1}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

Two isolated metallic solid spheres of radii $\mathrm{R}$ and $2 \mathrm{R}$ are charged such that both have same charge density $\sigma$. The spheres are then connected by a thin conducting wire. If the new charge density of the bigger sphere is $\sigma^{\prime}$. The ratio $\frac{\sigma^{\prime}}{\sigma}$ is :

A.
$\frac{5}{3}$
B.
$\frac{5}{6}$
C.
$\frac{9}{4}$
D.
$\frac{4}{3}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

A point charge $2\times10^{-2}~\mathrm{C}$ is moved from P to S in a uniform electric field of $30~\mathrm{NC^{-1}}$ directed along positive x-axis. If coordinates of P and S are (1, 2, 0) m and (0, 0, 0) m respectively, the work done by electric field will be

A.
600 mJ
B.
$-1200$ mJ
C.
1200 mJ
D.
$-600$ mJ
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

In a cuboid of dimension $2 \mathrm{~L} \times 2 \mathrm{~L} \times \mathrm{L}$, a charge $q$ is placed at the center of the surface '$\mathrm{S}$' having area of $4 \mathrm{~L}^{2}$. The flux through the opposite surface to '$\mathrm{S}$' is given by

A.
$\frac{q}{2 \epsilon_{0}}$
B.
$\frac{q}{3 \epsilon_{0}}$
C.
$\frac{q}{12 \epsilon_{0}}$
D.
$\frac{q}{6 \in_{0}}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Evening Shift

A point charge of 10 $\mu$C is placed at the origin. At what location on the X-axis should a point charge of 40 $\mu$C be placed so that the net electric field is zero at $x=2$cm on the X-axis?

A.
$x=6$ cm
B.
$x=8$ cm
C.
$x=4$ cm
D.
$x=-4$ cm
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

The electric potential at the centre of two concentric half rings of radii R$_1$ and R$_2$, having same linear charge density $\lambda$ is :

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 114 English

A.
$\frac{\lambda}{2\in_0}$
B.
$\frac{\lambda}{\in_0}$
C.
$\frac{2\lambda}{\in_0}$
D.
$\frac{\lambda}{4\in_0}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

If two charges q$_1$ and q$_2$ are separated with distance 'd' and placed in a medium of dielectric constant K. What will be the equivalent distance between charges in air for the same electrostatic force?

A.
$d\sqrt k$
B.
$1\,.\,5d\sqrt k$
C.
$k\sqrt d$
D.
$2d\sqrt k$
2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Evening Shift

Three point charges $\mathrm{q},-2 \mathrm{q}$ and $2 \mathrm{q}$ are placed on $x$-axis at a distance $x=0, x=\frac{3}{4} R$ and $x=R$ respectively from origin as shown. If $\mathrm{q}=2 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{C}$ and $\mathrm{R}=2 \mathrm{~cm}$, the magnitude of net force experienced by the charge $-2 q$ is ___________ N.

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Evening Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 110 English

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift

A thin infinite sheet charge and an infinite line charge of respective charge densities $+\sigma$ and $+\lambda$ are placed parallel at $5 \mathrm{~m}$ distance from each other. Points 'P' and 'Q' are at $\frac{3}{\pi}$ m and $\frac{4}{\pi}$ m perpendicular distances from line charge towards sheet charge, respectively. '$\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{P}}$' and '$\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Q}}$' are the magnitudes of resultant electric field intensities at point 'P' and 'Q', respectively. If $\frac{E_{p}}{E_{0}}=\frac{4}{a}$ for $2|\sigma|=|\lambda|$, then the value of $a$ is ___________.

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 12th April Morning Shift

64 identical drops each charged upto potential of $10 ~\mathrm{mV}$ are combined to form a bigger drop. The potential of the bigger drop will be __________ $\mathrm{mV}$.

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift

As shown in the figure, a configuration of two equal point charges $\left(q_{0}=+2 \mu \mathrm{C}\right)$ is placed on an inclined plane. Mass of each point charge is $20 \mathrm{~g}$. Assume that there is no friction between charge and plane. For the system of two point charges to be in equilibrium (at rest) the height $\mathrm{h}=x \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~m}$.

The value of $x$ is ____________.

(Take $\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}}=9 \times 10^{9} \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{2} \mathrm{C}^{-2}, g=10 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-2}$ )

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 104 English

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Evening Shift

An electron revolves around an infinite cylindrical wire having uniform linear charge density $2 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{C} \mathrm{m}^{-1}$ in circular path under the influence of attractive electrostatic field as shown in the figure. The velocity of electron with which it is revolving is ___________ $\times 10^{6} \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$. Given mass of electron $=9 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Evening Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 102 English

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Morning Shift

Three concentric spherical metallic shells X, Y and Z of radius a, b and c respectively [a < b < c] have surface charge densities $\sigma,-\sigma$ and $\sigma$ respectively. The shells X and Z are at same potential. If the radii of X & Y are 2 cm and 3 cm, respectively. The radius of shell Z is _________ cm.

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

An electric dipole of dipole moment is $6.0 \times 10^{-6} ~\mathrm{C m}$ placed in a uniform electric field of $1.5 \times 10^{3} ~\mathrm{NC}^{-1}$ in such a way that dipole moment is along electric field. The work done in rotating dipole by $180^{\circ}$ in this field will be ___________ $\mathrm{m J}$.

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift

A cubical volume is bounded by the surfaces $\mathrm{x}=0, x=\mathrm{a}, y=0, y=\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{z}=0, z=\mathrm{a}$. The electric field in the region is given by $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=\mathrm{E}_{0} x \hat{i}$. Where $\mathrm{E}_{0}=4 \times 10^{4} ~\mathrm{NC}^{-1} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$. If $\mathrm{a}=2 \mathrm{~cm}$, the charge contained in the cubical volume is $\mathrm{Q} \times 10^{-14} \mathrm{C}$. The value of $\mathrm{Q}$ is ________________.

(Take $\epsilon_{0}=9 \times 10^{-12} ~\mathrm{C}^{2} / \mathrm{Nm}^{2}$)

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift

Two equal positive point charges are separated by a distance $2 a$. The distance of a point from the centre of the line joining two charges on the equatorial line (perpendicular bisector) at which force experienced by a test charge $\mathrm{q}_{0}$ becomes maximum is $\frac{a}{\sqrt{x}}$. The value of $x$ is __________.

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

Expression for an electric field is given by $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=4000 x^{2} \hat{i} \frac{\mathrm{V}}{\mathrm{m}}$. The electric flux through the cube of side $20 \mathrm{~cm}$ when placed in electric field (as shown in the figure) is __________ $\mathrm{V} \mathrm{~cm}$.

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 125 English

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift
As shown in figure, a cuboid lies in a region with electric field $E=2 x^{2} \hat{i}-4 y \hat{j}+6 \hat{k} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{C}$. The magnitude of charge within the cuboid is $n \in_{0} C$.

The value of $n$ is _________ (if dimension of cuboid is $1 \times 2 \times 3 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$ )

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 123 English
2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

For a charged spherical ball, electrostatic potential inside the ball varies with $r$ as $\mathrm{V}=2ar^2+b$.

Here, $a$ and $b$ are constant and r is the distance from the center. The volume charge density inside the ball is $-\lambda a\varepsilon$. The value of $\lambda$ is ____________.

$\varepsilon$ = permittivity of the medium

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

A point charge $q_1=4q_0$ is placed at origin. Another point charge $q_2=-q_0$ is placed at $x=12$ cm. Charge of proton is $q_0$. The proton is placed on $x$ axis so that the electrostatic force on the proton is zero. In this situation, the position of the proton from the origin is ___________ cm.

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift

A uniform electric field of 10 N/C is created between two parallel charged plates (as shown in figure). An electron enters the field symmetrically between the plates with a kinetic energy 0.5 eV. The length of each plate is 10 cm. The angle ($\theta$) of deviation of the path of electron as it comes out of the field is ___________ (in degree).

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 115 English

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

A stream of a positively charged particles having ${q \over m} = 2 \times {10^{11}}{C \over {kg}}$ and velocity ${\overrightarrow v _0} = 3 \times {10^7}\widehat i\,m/s$ is deflected by an electric field $1.8\widehat j$ kV/m. The electric field exists in a region of 10 cm along $x$ direction. Due to the electric field, the deflection of the charge particles in the $y$ direction is _________ mm.

2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Evening Shift

Two identical metallic spheres $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ when placed at certain distance in air repel each other with a force of $\mathrm{F}$. Another identical uncharged sphere $\mathrm{C}$ is first placed in contact with $\mathrm{A}$ and then in contact with $\mathrm{B}$ and finally placed at midpoint between spheres A and B. The force experienced by sphere C will be:

A.
3F/2
B.
3F/4
C.
F
D.
2F
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift

A spherically symmetric charge distribution is considered with charge density varying as

$\rho(r)= \begin{cases}\rho_{0}\left(\frac{3}{4}-\frac{r}{R}\right) & \text { for } r \leq R \\ \text { zero } & \text { for } r>R\end{cases}$

Where, $r(r < R)$ is the distance from the centre O (as shown in figure). The electric field at point P will be:

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 132 English

A.
$\frac{\rho_{0} \mathrm{r}}{4 \varepsilon_{0}}\left(\frac{3}{4}-\frac{r}{R}\right)$
B.
$\frac{\rho_{0} r}{3 \varepsilon_{0}}\left(\frac{3}{4}-\frac{r}{R}\right)$
C.
$\frac{\rho_{0} r}{4 \varepsilon_{0}}\left(1-\frac{r}{R}\right)$
D.
$ \frac{\rho_{0} r}{5 \varepsilon_{0}}\left(1-\frac{r}{R}\right) $
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift

Given below are two statements.

Statement I : Electric potential is constant within and at the surface of each conductor.

Statement II : Electric field just outside a charged conductor is perpendicular to the surface of the conductor at every point.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Evening Shift

A uniform electric field $\mathrm{E}=(8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{e}) \,\mathrm{V} / \mathrm{m}$ is created between two parallel plates of length $1 \mathrm{~m}$ as shown in figure, (where $\mathrm{m}=$ mass of electron and e = charge of electron). An electron enters the field symmetrically between the plates with a speed of $2 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. The angle of the deviation $(\theta)$ of the path of the electron as it comes out of the field will be _________.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Evening Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 135 English

A.
$ \tan ^{-1}(4) $
B.
$ \tan ^{-1}(2) $
C.
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$
D.
$\tan ^{-1}(3)$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Evening Shift

A charge of $4 \,\mu \mathrm{C}$ is to be divided into two. The distance between the two divided charges is constant. The magnitude of the divided charges so that the force between them is maximum, will be :

A.
$1 \,\mu \mathrm{C}$ and $3 \,\mu\mathrm{C}$
B.
$2 \,\mu \mathrm{C}$ and $2\, \mu \mathrm{C}$
C.
0 and $4\, \mu\, \mathrm{C}$
D.
$1.5 \,\mu \mathrm{C}$ and $2.5\, \mu \mathrm{C}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift

Two identical positive charges $Q$ each are fixed at a distance of '2a' apart from each other. Another point charge $q_{0}$ with mass 'm' is placed at midpoint between two fixed charges. For a small displacement along the line joining the fixed charges, the charge $\mathrm{q}_{0}$ executes $\mathrm{SHM}$. The time period of oscillation of charge $\mathrm{q}_{0}$ will be :

A.
$\sqrt{\frac{4 \pi^{3} \varepsilon_{0} m a^{3}}{q_{0} Q}}$
B.
$\sqrt{\frac{q_{0} Q}{4 \pi^{3} \varepsilon_{0} m a^{3}}}$
C.
$\sqrt{\frac{2 \pi^{2} \varepsilon_{0} m a^{3}}{q_{0} Q}}$
D.
$\sqrt{\frac{8 \pi^{3} \varepsilon_{0} m a^{3}}{q_{0} Q}}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift

Two uniformly charged spherical conductors $A$ and $B$ of radii $5 \mathrm{~mm}$ and $10 \mathrm{~mm}$ are separated by a distance of $2 \mathrm{~cm}$. If the spheres are connected by a conducting wire, then in equilibrium condition, the ratio of the magnitudes of the electric fields at the surface of the sphere $A$ and $B$ will be :

A.
1 : 2
B.
2 : 1
C.
1 : 1
D.
1 : 4
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift

Two point charges Q each are placed at a distance d apart. A third point charge q is placed at a distance x from mid-point on the perpendicular bisector. The value of x at which charge q will experience the maximum Coulomb's force is :

A.
x = d
B.
$x = {d \over 2}$
C.
$x = {d \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
D.
$x = {d \over {2\sqrt 2 }}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift

If the electric potential at any point (x, y, z) m in space is given by V = 3x2 volt. The electric field at the point (1, 0, 3) m will be :

A.
3 Vm$-$1, directed along positive x-axis.
B.
3 Vm$-$1, directed along negative x-axis.
C.
6 Vm$-$1, directed along positive x-axis.
D.
6 Vm$-$1, directed along negative x-axis.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Morning Shift

A positive charge particle of 100 mg is thrown in opposite direction to a uniform electric field of strength 1 $\times$ 105 NC$-$1. If the charge on the particle is 40 $\mu$C and the initial velocity is 200 ms$-$1, how much distance it will travel before coming to the rest momentarily :

A.
1 m
B.
5 m
C.
10 m
D.
0.5 m
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift

Two point charges A and B of magnitude +8 $\times$ 10$-$6 C and $-$8 $\times$ 10$-$6 C respectively are placed at a distance d apart. The electric field at the middle point O between the charges is 6.4 $\times$ 104 NC$-$1. The distance 'd' between the point charges A and B is :

A.
2.0 m
B.
3.0 m
C.
1.0 m
D.
4.0 m
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : A point charge is brought in an electric field. The value of electric field at a point near to the charge may increase if the charge is positive.

Statement II : An electric dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field. The net electric force on the dipole will not be zero.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift

The three charges q/2, q and q/2 are placed at the corners A, B and C of a square of side 'a' as shown in figure. The magnitude of electric field (E) at the corner D of the square, is :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 152 English

A.
${q \over {4\pi { \in _0}{a^2}}}\left( {{1 \over {\sqrt 2 }} + {1 \over 2}} \right)$
B.
${q \over {4\pi { \in _0}{a^2}}}\left( {1 + {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}} \right)$
C.
${q \over {4\pi { \in _0}{a^2}}}\left( {1 - {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}} \right)$
D.
${q \over {4\pi { \in _0}{a^2}}}\left( {{1 \over {\sqrt 2 }} - {1 \over 2}} \right)$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift

If a charge q is placed at the centre of a closed hemispherical non-conducting surface, the total flux passing through the flat surface would be :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 150 English

A.
${q \over {{ \in _0}}}$
B.
${q \over {{ 2\in _0}}}$
C.
${q \over {{ 4\in _0}}}$
D.
${q \over {{ 2\pi\in _0}}}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift

Three identical charged balls each of charge 2 C are suspended from a common point P by silk threads of 2 m each (as shown in figure). They form an equilateral triangle of side 1m.

The ratio of net force on a charged ball to the force between any two charged balls will be :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 151 English

A.
1 : 1
B.
1 : 4
C.
$\sqrt3$ : 2
D.
$\sqrt3$ : 1
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Evening Shift

Sixty four conducting drops each of radius 0.02 m and each carrying a charge of 5 $\mu$C are combined to form a bigger drop. The ratio of surface density of bigger drop to the smaller drop will be :

A.
1 : 4
B.
4 : 1
C.
1 : 8
D.
8 : 1
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift

Given below two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Non-polar materials do not have any permanent dipole moment.

Reason (R) : When a non-polar material is placed in an electric field, the centre of the positive charge distribution of it's individual atom or molecule coincides with the centre of the negative charge distribution.

In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

A.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C.
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
D.
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift

In the figure, a very large plane sheet of positive charge is shown. P1 and P2 are two points at distance l and 2l from the charge distribution. If $\sigma$ is the surface charge density, then the magnitude of electric fields E1 and E2 at P1 and P2 respectively are :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift Physics - Electrostatics Question 146 English

A.
${E_1} = \sigma /{\varepsilon _0},\,{E_2} = \sigma /2{\varepsilon _0}$
B.
${E_1} = 2\sigma /{\varepsilon _0},\,{E_2} = \sigma /{\varepsilon _0}$
C.
${E_1} = {E_2} = \sigma /2{\varepsilon _0}$
D.
${E_1} = {E_2} = \sigma /{\varepsilon _0}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Evening Shift

Two identical charged particles each having a mass 10 g and charge 2.0 $\times$ 10$-$7C are placed on a horizontal table with a separation of L between them such that they stay in limited equilibrium. If the coefficient of friction between each particle and the table is 0.25, find the value of L. [Use g = 10 ms$-$2]

A.
12 cm
B.
10 cm
C.
8 cm
D.
5 cm
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Evening Shift

A long cylindrical volume contains a uniformly distributed charge of density $\rho$. The radius of cylindrical volume is R. A charge particle (q) revolves around the cylinder in a circular path. The kinetic energy of the particle is :

A.
${{\rho q{R^2}} \over {4{\varepsilon _0}}}$
B.
${{\rho q{R^2}} \over {2{\varepsilon _0}}}$
C.
${{q\rho } \over {4{\varepsilon _0}{R^2}}}$
D.
${{4{\varepsilon _0}{R^2}} \over {q\rho }}$