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Subject : Phy 12th-ch-1-coulomb law and Paper Set : 1

Standard : 12 charging-phy Date : 05-03-2025
Total Mark : 100 Time : 0H:0M

.............. Physics - Section A (MCQ) .............. (A) q is positive and ∆ is along the line joining the charges.
(B) q is positive and ∆ is perpendicular to the line joining
(1) Assertion : A deuteron and an α− particle are placed in an the charges.
electric field. If F1 and F2 be the forces acting on them and (C) q is negative and ∆ is perpendicular to the line joining
a1 and a2 be their accelerations respectively then, a1 = a2 . the charges.
Reason : Forces will be same in electric field
(D) A and C both
(A) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is
the correct explanation of Assertion. (7) Two free positive charges 4q and q are a distance l apart.
What charge Q is needed to achieve equilibrium for the
(B) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is entire system and where should it be placed form charge q ?
not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(A) Q = 49 q (negative) at 3l distance
(C) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(B) Q = 49 q (positive) at 3l distance
(D) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
(C) Q = q (positive) at 3l distance
(2) 12 positive charges of magnitude q are placed on a circle of
radius R in a manner that they are equally spaced. A charge (D) Q = q (negative) at 3l distance
Q is placed at the centre, if one of the charges q is removed,
(8) Two identical charged particles each having a mass 10 g and
then the force on Q is
charge 2.0 × 10−7 C area placed on a horizontal table with a
(A) zero separation of L between then such that they stay in limited
(B) qQ
away from the position of the removed charge equilibrium. If the coefficient of friction between each
4πε0 R2
particle and the table is 0.25, find the value of L.[Use
(C) 11qQ
4πε0 R2 away from the position of the removed charge g = 10 ms−2 ]..........cm
(A) 12 (B) 10
(D) qQ
4πε0 R2 towards the position of the removed charge
(C) 8 (D) 5
(3) The ratio of coulomb’s electrostatic force to the (9) Four point +ve charges of same magnitude (Q) are placed
gravitational force between an electron and a proton at four corners of a rigid square frame as shown in figure.
separated by some distance is 2.4 × 1039 . The ratio of the The plane of the frame is perpendicular to Z axis. If a −ve
proportionality constant, K = 4πε1
to the Gravitational point charge is placed at a distance z away from the above
constant G is nearly (Given that the charge of the proton
0

frame (z << L) then

and electron each = 1.6 × 10−19 C, the mass of the electron
= 9.11 × 10−31 kg, the mass of the proton
= 1.67 × 10−27 kg ):
(A) 1020 (B) 1030
(C) 1040 (D) 10
(4) An electron is moving round the nucleus of a hydrogen
−
→
atom in a circular orbit of radius r. The coulomb force F
between the two is (Where K = 4πε 1
)
(A) −ve charge oscillates along the Z axis.
0

(A) −K re3 r̂ (B) K re3 ⃗r

2 2

(B) It moves away from the frame

(C) −K re3 ⃗r (D) K re2 r̂
2 2

(C) It moves slowly towards the frame and stays in the

(5) Two copper balls, each weighing 10 g are kept in air 10 cm plane of the frame
apart. If one electron from every 106 atoms is transferred
from one ball to the other, the coulomb force between (D) It passes through the frame only once.
them is (atomic weight of copper is 63.5) (10) The acceleration of an electron due to the mutual attraction
(A) 2.0 × 1010 N (B) 2.0 × 104 N between( the electron and a proton when they)are 1.6 Å
apart is, me ≃ 9 × 10−31 kg, e = 1.6 × 10−19 C
(C) 2.0 × 108 N (D) 2.0 × 106 N
(Take 4πε1
0
= 9 × 109 N m2 C −2 )
(6) Two identical charges +Q are kept fixed some distance (A) 1025 m/s2 (B) 1024 m/s2
apart. A small particle P with charge q is placed midway
between them. If P is given a small displacement ∆ , it will (C) 1023 m/s2 (D) 1022 m/s2
undergo simple harmonic motion if (11) A charge q is placed at the centre of the line joining two

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 equal charges Q. The system of the three charges will be in (A) q
3 (B) 2q
3
equilibrium, if q is equal to
(A) − Q (B) − Q (C) q (D) 4q
3
2 4
(17) Two charges q and −3q are placed fixed on x − axis
(C) + Q
4 (D) + Q
2 separated by distance ′ d′ . Where should a third charge 2q be
placed such that it will not experience any force ?
(12) Two positive point charges of unequal magnitude are placed ( √ ) ( √ )
at a certain distance apart. A small positive test charge is (A) d2 1 + 3 from q (B) d2 1 + 3 from −3q
placed at null point, then ( √ ) ( √ )
(C) d 1 + 3 from q (D) d 1 + 3 from −2q
(A) The test charge is in unstable equilibrium (18) Two point charges A and B, having charges +Q and −Q
(B) The test charge is in stable equilibrium respectively, are placed at certain distance apart and force
acting between them is F. If 25% charge of A is transferred
(C) The test charge is in neutral equilibrium to B, then force between the charges becomes
(D) The test charge is not in equilibrium (A) F (B) 16
9F

(13) Two identical spheres each of radius R are kept at (C) 16F
9 (D) 4F
3
center-to-center spacing 4R as shown in the figure. They are (19) A charge Q is placed at each of the opposite corners of a
charged and the electrostatic force of interaction between square. A charge q is placed at each of the other two corners.
them is first calculated assuming them point like charges at If the net electrical force on Q is zero, then Q
q = ______
their centers and the force is also measured experimentally. √
(A) −2 2 (B) −1
The calculated and measured forces are denoted by Fc and
Fm respectively. (C) 1 (D) − √12
(Fc and Fm denote magnitude of force) (20) Two charges, each equal to q, are kept at x = −a and x = a
on the x−axis. A particle of mass m and charge q0 = 2q is
placed at the origin. If charge q0 is given a small
displacement (y << a) along the y−axis, the net force
acting on the particle is proportional to
(A) y (B) −y
(A) When they carry charges of the same sign Fc > Fm and (C) 1
y (D) − 1
y
when they carry charges of opposite signs Fc < Fm (21) Select the correct alternative
only when they are insulator.
(A) The charge gained by the uncharged body from a
(B) When they carry charges of the same sign Fc > Fm and charged body due to conduction is equal to half of the
when they carry charges of opposite signs Fc < Fm total charge initially present
only when they are conductor.
(B) The magnitude of charge increases with the increase in
(C) When they carry charges of the same sign Fc < Fm and velocity of charge
when they carry charges of opposite signs Fc > Fm
(C) Charge can exist without matter although matter can
irrespective of their material.
not exist without charge
(D) When they carry charges of the same sign Fc > Fm and
(D) Between two non-magnetic substances repulsion is the
when they carry charges of opposite signs Fc < Fm
true test of electrification (electrification means body
irrespective of their material.
has net charge)
(14) Two identical conducting spheres carrying different charges (22) A charge of 4 µC is to be divided into two. The distance
attract each other with a force F when placed in air medium between the two divided charges is constant. The
at a distance ′ d′ apart. The spheres are brought into contact magnitude of the divided charges so that the force between
and then taken to their original positions. Now the two them is maximum, will be.
spheres repel each other with a force whose magnitude is (A) 1 µC and 3 µC (B) 2 µC and 2 µC
equal to that of the the initial attractive force. The ratio
between initial charges on the spheres is (C) 0 and 4 µC (D) 1.5 µC and 2.5 µC
( √ ) (23) An infinite number of point charges, each carrying 1 µC
(A) − 3 + 8 only
charge, are placed along the y-axis at
√
(B) −3 + 8 y = 1 m, 2 m, 4 m, 8 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
( √ ) ( √ ) The total force on a 1 C point charge, placed at the origin, is
(C) − 3 + 8 or −3 + 8 x × 103 N . The value of x, to the
√ ] nearest integer, is .........
(D) + 3 [Take 4πϵ0 = 9 × 10 N m /C
1 9 2 2

(15) Fg and Fe represents gravitational and electrostatic force (A) 9 (B) 16

respectively between electrons situated at a distance 10 cm. (C) 12 (D) 24
The ratio of Fg /Fe is of the order of
(24) Charges 4Q, q and Q and placed along x-axis at positions
(A) 1042 (B) 10 x = 0, x = l/2 and x = l, respectively. Find the value of q so
(C) 1 (D) 10−43 that force on charge Q is zero
(A) Q (B) Q/2
(16) A conducting sphere of radius R, and carrying a charge q is
joined to a conducting sphere of radius 2R, and carrying a (C) −Q/2 (D) −Q
charge −2q. The charge flowing between them will be (25) A and B are two identical blocks made of a conducting

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material. These are placed on a horizontal frictionless table
and connected by a light conducting spring of force
constant ′ K ′ . Unstretched length of the spring is L0 . Charge
Q/2 is given to each block. Consequently, the spring
stretches to an equilibrium length L. Value of Q is

√ √
(A) 4πε0 KL (B) L 4πε0 (L−L
K
0)
√
(C) 2L 4πε0 K (L − L0 ) (D) 4πε0 K (L − L0 )

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 Profiquence Academy

Subject : Phy 12th-ch-1-coulomb law and Paper Set : 1

Standard : 12 charging-phy Date : 05-03-2025
Total Mark : 100 (Answer Key) Time : 0H:0M

Physics - Section A (MCQ)

1-C 2-D 3-A 4-C 5-C 6-D 7-A 8-A 9-A 10 - D

11 - B 12 - A 13 - D 14 - C 15 - D 16 - D 17 - A 18 - B 19 - A 20 - A
21 - D 22 - B 23 - C 24 - D 25 - C

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 Profiquence Academy

Subject : Phy 12th-ch-1-coulomb law and Paper Set : 1

Standard : 12 charging-phy Date : 05-03-2025
Total Mark : 100 (Solutions) Time : 0H:0M

(3) The ratio of coulomb’s electrostatic force to the

.............. Physics - Section A (MCQ) ..............
gravitational force between an electron and a proton
(1) Assertion : A deuteron and an α− particle are placed in an separated by some distance is 2.4 × 1039 . The ratio of the
electric field. If F1 and F2 be the forces acting on them and proportionality constant, K = 4πε1
to the Gravitational
constant G is nearly (Given that the charge of the proton
0

a1 and a2 be their accelerations respectively then, a1 = a2 .

Reason : Forces will be same in electric field and electron each = 1.6 × 10−19 C, the mass of the electron
(A) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is = 9.11 × 10−31 kg, the mass of the proton
the correct explanation of Assertion. = 1.67 × 10−27 kg ):
(A) 1020 (B) 1030
(B) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is
not the correct explanation of Assertion. (C) 1040 (D) 10

(C) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect. Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(D) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
Kq1 q2
Fe r2
FG = Gm1 m2

Solution:(Correct Answer:C) r2
−19 2
(1.6×10 )
qd = e, md = 2mp = 2 m 2.4 × 1039 = G × (9.11×10−31 ×1.67×10−27 )
K

qα = 2e, mα = 4mp = 4 m K
G= 2.4×1039 ×15.2137×10−58
2.56×10−38
F1 = Fα = eE, F2 = Fα = 2eE ̸= F1 = 14.26 × 10 19
Further, a1 = 2mF1 eE
= 2m = 1.426 × 1020
and a2 = 2m
F2
= 2eE eE
4m = 2m = a1 ≈ 1020
(2) 12 positive charges of magnitude q are placed on a circle of
radius R in a manner that they are equally spaced. A charge (4) An electron is moving round the nucleus of a hydrogen
−
→
Q is placed at the centre, if one of the charges q is removed, atom in a circular orbit of radius r. The coulomb force F
then the force on Q is between the two is (Where K = 4πε0 ) 1

(A) zero (A) −K re3 r̂ (B) K re3 ⃗r

2 2

(B) qQ
4πε0 R2 away from the position of the removed charge (C) −K re3 ⃗r
2
(D) K re2 r̂
2

(C) 11qQ
away from the position of the removed charge
4πε0 R2
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
−
→ ( )
(D) qQ
4πε0 R2 towards the position of the removed charge F = − k re2 r̂ = − k. re3 −
2 2
→
r r̂ =
→
−
r
r
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(d) (5) Two copper balls, each weighing 10 g are kept in air 10 cm
Force on charge Q is initially zero as forces of 12 charges apart. If one electron from every 106 atoms is transferred
balances each other. from one ball to the other, the coulomb force between
As shown in above figure, forces of diametrically opposite them is (atomic weight of copper is 63.5)
charges balances each other, hence net force on Q is zero. (A) 2.0 × 1010 N (B) 2.0 × 104 N
When one of the charge q ( let q1 ) is removed, net force on
Q is now the unbalanced force of diametrically opposite (C) 2.0 × 108 N (D) 2.0 × 106 N
charge.
i.e. Force, F = kqQ Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
R2 = 4πε0 R2 and this force vector points
qQ

towards the position of the removed charge. (c) Number of atoms in given mass
10
= 63.5 × 6.02 × 1023 = 9.48 × 1022
Transfer of electron between balls = 9.48×10
22

106 = 9.48 × 1016

Hence magnitude of charge gained by each ball.
Q = 9.48 × 1016 × 1.6 × 10−19 = 0.015 C
Force of attraction between
2
the balls
F = 9 × 109 × (0.015)
(0.1) 2 = 2 × 108 N.

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(6) Two identical charges +Q are kept fixed some distance (A) −ve charge oscillates along the Z axis.
apart. A small particle P with charge q is placed midway
between them. If P is given a small displacement ∆ , it will (B) It moves away from the frame
undergo simple harmonic motion if (C) It moves slowly towards the frame and stays in the
(A) q is positive and ∆ is along the line joining the charges. plane of the frame
(B) q is positive and ∆ is perpendicular to the line joining (D) It passes through the frame only once.
the charges.
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(C) q is negative and ∆ is perpendicular to the line joining (a)The negative charge oscillates, the resultant force acts as
the charges. a restoring force and proportional to displacement. When it
(D) A and C both reaches the plane XY , the resultant force is zero and the
mass moves down due to inertia. Thus oscillation is set.
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(10) The acceleration of an electron due to the mutual attraction
q is +ve then there will be net repulsive force which will
between( the electron and a proton when they)are 1.6 Å
send the charge particle back to its original position so it
apart is, me ≃ 9 × 10−31 kg, e = 1.6 × 10−19 C
will be an S.H.M.
(Take 4πε1
= 9 × 109 N m2 C −2 )
q is −ve then there will be net attractice force which will 0

send the charge particle back to its original position so it (A) 1025 m/s2 (B) 1024 m/s2
will be an S.H.M. (C) 1023 m/s2 (D) 1022 m/s2
(7) Two free positive charges 4q and q are a distance l apart. Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
What charge Q is needed to achieve equilibrium for the
2
F = 4πεe 0 r2
entire system and where should it be placed form charge q ? ae = mFe
(A) Q = 49 q (negative) at 3l distance ae = e2
4πε0 me r 2
9×109 ×(1.6)2 ×10−38
(B) Q = 49 q (positive) at 3l distance ae = 9×10−31 ×(1.6)2 ×10−20
22 2
(C) Q = q (positive) at 3l distance an = 10 m/s

(D) Q = q (negative) at 3l distance (11) A charge q is placed at the centre of the line joining two
equal charges Q. The system of the three charges will be in
Solution:(Correct Answer:A) equilibrium, if q is equal to
For charge q : − K(4q)(q) − KQq (A) − Q (B) − Q
x2 ⇒ x =
ℓ
ℓ2 3 2 4
k(4q)(q) k(4q)Q
For charge (4q) : − ℓ2 = (ℓ−x) 2 (C) + Q (D) + Q
4 2
⇒ Q = 9 q (negative)
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Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(b) Suppose in the following figure, equilibrium of charge B
is considered. Hence for it’s equilibrium |FA | = |FC |
1 Q
2
1 qQ −Q
==> 4πε 0 4x
2 = 4πε x2 ==> q = 4
Short Trick : For such type of problem the magnitude of
0

(8) Two identical charged particles each having a mass 10 g and

middle charge can be determined if either of the extreme
charge 2.0 × 10−7 C area placed on a horizontal table with a
charge is in equilibrium by using the following formula.
separation of L between then such that they stay in limited ( )2
equilibrium. If the coefficient of friction between each If charge A is in equilibrium then q = −QB xx1
( )2
particle and the table is 0.25, find the value of L.[Use If charge B is in equilibrium then q = −QA xx2
g = 10 ms−2 ]..........cm If the whole system is in equilibrium then use either of the
(A) 12 (B) 10 above formula.

(C) 8 (D) 5

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
√
kq 2
L2 = µmg ⇒ L = k
µmg q

(9) Four point +ve charges of same magnitude (Q) are placed (12) Two positive point charges of unequal magnitude are placed
at four corners of a rigid square frame as shown in figure. at a certain distance apart. A small positive test charge is
The plane of the frame is perpendicular to Z axis. If a −ve placed at null point, then
point charge is placed at a distance z away from the above
(A) The test charge is in unstable equilibrium
frame (z << L) then
(B) The test charge is in stable equilibrium
(C) The test charge is in neutral equilibrium
(D) The test charge is not in equilibrium
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(a)
When charge is displaced above, it gets repelled and move
away from null point. Hence, unstable equilibrium.

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 ( √ )
(A) − 3 + 8 only
√
(B) −3 + 8
( √ ) ( √ )
(C) − 3 + 8 or −3 + 8
√
(13) Two identical spheres each of radius R are kept at (D) + 3
center-to-center spacing 4R as shown in the figure. They are
charged and the electrostatic force of interaction between Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
them is first calculated assuming them point like charges at Q −Q
k( 1 2 2 )
2

F1 = kQd12Q2 and F2 =
their centers and the force is also measured experimentally. d2
According to question. F1 = F2
The calculated and measured forces are denoted by Fc and
Q1 Q2 = (Q1 −Q
2

Fm respectively.
2)
⇒ 4Q1 Q1 = Q21 + Q22 − 2Q1 Q2
4 √
(Fc and Fm denote magnitude of force) 0 = Q21 + Q22 − 6Q1 Q2 ⇒ Q Q2 = −3 ±
1
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(15) Fg and Fe represents gravitational and electrostatic force

respectively between electrons situated at a distance 10 cm.
The ratio of Fg /Fe is of the order of
(A) 1042 (B) 10
(C) 1 (D) 10−43
(A) When they carry charges of the same sign Fc > Fm and
when they carry charges of opposite signs Fc < Fm Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
only when they are insulator. 2
(d) Gravitational force between electrons FG = G(m r2
e)

(B) When they carry charges of the same sign Fc > Fm and Electrostatics force between electrons Fe = k. re2
2

when they carry charges of opposite signs Fc < Fm G(me )2 6.67×10−11 ×(9.1×10−31 )
2

only when they are conductor.

FG
Fe = k.e2 = 9×109 ×(1.6×10−19 )2
= 2.39 × 10−43

(C) When they carry charges of the same sign Fc < Fm and
(16) A conducting sphere of radius R, and carrying a charge q is
when they carry charges of opposite signs Fc > Fm
joined to a conducting sphere of radius 2R, and carrying a
irrespective of their material.
charge −2q. The charge flowing between them will be
(D) When they carry charges of the same sign Fc > Fm and (A) 3q (B) 2q
3
when they carry charges of opposite signs Fc < Fm
irrespective of their material. (C) q (D) 4q
3

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(d) Initial charge on sphere of radius R = q
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
Charge on this sphere after joining q ′ = (q+(−2q)×R
R+2R
= −q×R = − q
3R 3 ( )
Now charge flowing between them = q − − 3q = 4q 3

(17) Two charges q and −3q are placed fixed on x − axis

separated by distance ′ d′ . Where should a third charge 2q be
placed such that it will not experience any force ?
( √ ) ( √ )
(A) d2 1 + 3 from q (B) d2 1 + 3 from −3q
( √ ) ( √ )
(C) d 1 + 3 from q (D) d 1 + 3 from −2q

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
At P : on 2q, Force due to q is to the left and that due to
−3q is to the right.
2q 2 6q 2
∴ 4πε 0x
2 = 4πε (d+x)2
0
∴ (d + x)2 = 3x2
∴ 2x2 − 2dx√ −d =0
2

x= 2± 2
d 3d

(−ve sign would be between q and −3q and hence is

unacceptable.)
√ √
x = d2 + 23d = d2 (1 + 3) to the left of q

(18) Two point charges A and B, having charges +Q and −Q

respectively, are placed at certain distance apart and force
(14) Two identical conducting spheres carrying different charges acting between them is F. If 25% charge of A is transferred
attract each other with a force F when placed in air medium to B, then force between the charges becomes
at a distance ′ d′ apart. The spheres are brought into contact
(A) F (B) 16
9F
and then taken to their original positions. Now the two
spheres repel each other with a force whose magnitude is (C) 16F
(D) 4F
equal to that of the the initial attractive force. The ratio
9 3

between initial charges on the spheres is Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

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 F = −kq
2

r2 (A) The charge gained by the uncharged body from a

25% charge from A is transferred to B charged body due to conduction is equal to half of the
K( 3q )( −3q )
New force (F) = 4 r2 4 = −9kq
2
9F total charge initially present
16r2 = 16
(B) The magnitude of charge increases with the increase in
velocity of charge
(C) Charge can exist without matter although matter can
not exist without charge
(D) Between two non-magnetic substances repulsion is the
true test of electrification (electrification means body
has net charge)
(19) A charge Q is placed at each of the opposite corners of a
square. A charge q is placed at each of the other two corners. Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
If the net electrical force on Q is zero, then Q (1) Charging by conduction has charge distribution
q = ______
√ depending on size of bodies.
(A) −2 2 (B) −1 (2) Charge is invariant with velocity
(C) 1 (D) − √12 (3) Charge requires mass for existance
(4) Repultion shows charge of both bodies because
attraction can be there between charged and uncharged
Solution:(Correct Answer:A) body.
Let F be the force between Q and Q. The force between q
and Q should be attractive for net force on Q to be zero. (22) A charge of 4 µC is to be divided into two. The distance
Let F ′ be the force between Q and q. For equilibrium
√ between the two divided charges is constant. The
′
√2F =Qq−F magnitude of the divided charges so that the force between
them is maximum, will be.
2
2 × k ℓ2 = −k (√Q2ℓ)2
√
⇒Q (A) 1 µC and 3 µC (B) 2 µC and 2 µC
q = −2 2
(C) 0 and 4 µC (D) 1.5 µC and 2.5 µC
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
F = Kq(4−q)
d2
d [4 − 2q] = 0
dF K
dq = 2

q=2

(23) An infinite number of point charges, each carrying 1 µC

charge, are placed along the y-axis at
y = 1 m, 2 m, 4 m, 8 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The total force on a 1 C point charge, placed at the origin, is
x × 103 N . The value of x, to the ] nearest integer, is .........
(20) Two charges, each equal to q, are kept at x = −a and x = a
[Take 4πϵ0 = 9 × 10 N m /C
1 9 2 2
on the x−axis. A particle of mass m and charge q0 = 2q is
placed at the origin. If charge q0 is given a small (A) 9 (B) 16
displacement (y << a) along the y−axis, the net force
(C) 12 (D) 24
acting on the particle is proportional to
(A) y (B) −y Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
[ 1 1 1
]
(C) 1
(D) − 1 F = k(1C)(1µC)
[ ] 1 + 22 + 42 + 82 + ...
y y
= 9 × 103 1
1− 41
= 12 × 103 N
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
⇒ Fnet = 2F cos θ
2kq ( q )
Fnet = √ 2 2 2 2 · √ 2y 2
( y +a ) y +a
2kq ( q2 )y
Fnet = (y2 +a2 )3/2 ⇒ kq 2 y
a3
(24) Charges 4Q, q and Q and placed along x-axis at positions
So, F ∝ y x = 0, x = l/2 and x = l, respectively. Find the value of q so
that force on charge Q is zero
(A) Q (B) Q/2
(C) −Q/2 (D) −Q
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(d) The total force on Q
Qq 4Q2
2 + 4πε l2 =0
4πε0 ( 2l ) 0

4Q2
2 = − 4πε l2 ⇒ q = −Q.
Qq
(21) Select the correct alternative 4πε0 ( 4l ) 0

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(25) A and B are two identical blocks made of a conducting
material. These are placed on a horizontal frictionless table
and connected by a light conducting spring of force
constant ′ K ′ . Unstretched length of the spring is L0 . Charge
Q/2 is given to each block. Consequently, the spring
stretches to an equilibrium length L. Value of Q is

√ √
(A) 4πε0 KL (B) L 4πε0 (L−L
K
0)
√
(C) 2L 4πε0 K (L − L0 ) (D) 4πε0 K (L − L0 )

Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Q 2
4πε0 ( 2 )
1
= K (L − L0 )
(L)2
√
Q = 2L 4πε0 K (L − L0 )