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M.C.Q (1 Marks)

MCQ 1511 Mark
A slab $X$ is placed between the two parallel isolated charged plates as shown in the figure. If $E_p$ and $E_q$ denotes the intensity of electric field at $P$ and $Q$, then:
  • A
    $E_p$ is reduced by the presence of $X$, if $X$ is metallic.
  • B
    $E_q$ is increased by presence of $X$, if $X$ is dielectric.
  • C
    $E _{ q }$ is in the opposite sense to $E _{ p ^{\prime}}$ if X is dielectric.
  • $E_q$ is zero, if $X$ is metallic.
Answer
Correct option: D.
$E_q$ is zero, if $X$ is metallic.
d. $E_q$ is zero, if $X$ is metallic.
Explanation:
There is no effect of the metal on the external electric field(thus $A$ is incorrect) while the dielectric reduces the net electric field outside. The dielectric produces an electric field inside it due to the induced charges which is opposite to the external field. Thus $EQ$ is reduced and B and $C$ are also incorrect.(Note that $E_p$ is not the external field). Now as the electric field inside the conductor is zero, the field $E_p$ is zero if $X$ is a metallic.
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MCQ 1521 Mark
What is the nature of equipotential surfaces in case of a positive point charge?
  • A
    Circular
  • Spherical
  • C
    Cubical
  • D
    Cylindrical
Answer
Correct option: B.
Spherical
We know that electric field lines cross the equipotential surfaces perpendicularly. Electric field lines are generated radially from a positive point charge. Therefore, for holding both the conditions, the equipotential surfaces must be spherical.
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MCQ 1531 Mark
Potential due to charge $q$ at its own location is:
  • A
    Zero.
  • B
    Constant.
  • Infinite.
  • D
    None.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Infinite.
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MCQ 1541 Mark
A parallel plate capacitor is first charged and then isolated, and a dielectric slab is introduced between the plates. The quantity that remains unchanged is:
  • Charge $Q$
  • B
    Potential $V$
  • C
    Capacity $C$
  • D
    Energy $U$
Answer
Correct option: A.
Charge $Q$
When the capacitor is kept at a voltage, it gains charge.
Now when the system is isolated, the charge present on capacitor cannot change because of law of conservation of charge.
$\therefore$ Charge always remains constant in isolated systems.
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MCQ 1551 Mark
Potential energy is the characteristic of the:
  • The present state of the configuration.
  • B
    The way the state is achieved.
  • C
    Both $a$ and $b.$
  • D
    None.
Answer
Correct option: A.
The present state of the configuration.
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MCQ 1561 Mark
Which of the following about potential difference between any two points is true?
$i.$ It depends only on the initial and final position.
$ii.$ It is the work done per unit positive charge in moving from one point to other.
$iii.$ It is more for a positive charge of two units as compared to a positive charge of one unit.
  • A
    $I$ only.
  • B
    $II$ only.
  • $I$ and $II.$
  • D
    $I, II$ and $III.$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$I$ and $II.$
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MCQ 1571 Mark
The net charge on a condenser is:
  • A
    infinity
  • B
    $q/ 2$
  • C
    $2q$
  • zero
Answer
Correct option: D.
zero
Every condenser is made with two plates. The charge on one plate is $+Q$ and other is $−Q.$
Thus total charge of condenser is $Qt​ = +Q - Q = 0$
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MCQ 1581 Mark
A parallel$-$plate capacitor is connected to a battery. A metal sheet of negligible thickness is placed between the plates. The sheet remains parallel to the plates of the capacitor:
  • A
    The battery will supply more charge.
  • B
    The capacitance will increase.
  • C
    The potential difference between the plates will increase.
  • Equal and opposite charges will appear on the two faces of the metal plate.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Equal and opposite charges will appear on the two faces of the metal plate.
The capacitance of the capacitor in which a dielectric slab of dielectric constant $K$, area $A$ and thickness $t$ is inserted between the plates of the capacitor of area $ A$ and separated by a distance d is given by:
$\text{C}=\frac{\in_0\text{A}}{(\text{d}-\text{t})+\big(\frac{\text{t}}{\text{K}}\big)}$
Since it is given that the thickness of the sheet is negligible, the above formula reduces to $\text{C}=\frac{\in_0\text{A}}{\text{d}}.$ In other words, there will not be any change in the electric field, potential or charge.
Only, equal and opposite charges will appear on the two faces of the metal plate because of induction due to the presence of the charges on the plates of the capacitor.
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MCQ 1591 Mark
The molecules in which centres of positive and negative charges coincide are called as:
  • A
    Polar molecules.
  • Non polar molecules.
  • C
    Both $a$ and $b.$
  • D
    None.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Non polar molecules.
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MCQ 1601 Mark
$1$ volt $= ?$
  • A
    $1$ joule.
  • $1$ joule per coulomb.
  • C
    $1$ coulomb per metre.
  • D
    $1$ newton per coulomb.
Answer
Correct option: B.
$1$ joule per coulomb.

Using: $\text{V}=\frac{\text{W}}{\text{q}}$
$⟹ 1$ volt is equal to $1$ joule per coulomb

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MCQ 1611 Mark
A thin metal plate P is inserted between the plates of a parallel$-$plate capacitor of capacitance $C$ in such a way that its edges touch the two plates $($figure$)$. The capacitance now becomes:
  • A
    $\frac{\text{C}}{2}$
  • B
    $2C$
  • C
    $0$
  • Indeterminate.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Indeterminate.

The thin metal plate inserted between the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor of capacitance $C$ connects the two plates of the capacitor; hence, the distance $d$ between the plates of the capacitor reduces to zero. It can be observed that the charges on the plates begin to overlap each other via the metallic plate and hence begin to conduct continuously.
Mathematically,
$\text{C}=\frac{\in_0\text{A}}{\text{d}}$
In this case,$d = 0.$
$\therefore\text{C}=\infty$

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MCQ 1621 Mark
A charge q is at the center of the circle $\text{ABCDE.}$ Which among the following is true if the charge is taken from $A$ to $\text{B, C, D,}$ and $E?$
 
  • A
    Work done along $AB$ is the minimum.
  • B
    Work done along $AD$ is the maximum.
  • Work done along all the paths are zero.
  • D
    Work done along all the paths are equal but positive.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Work done along all the paths are zero.

As the charge q is situated at the center of the circle $\text{ABCDE,}$ therefore the circle is an equipotential surface. That means all the points on the circle i.e. $\text{A, B, C, D,}$ and $E$ have the same potential. Therefore, work done to bring the charge from A to any point on the circle is zero always.

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MCQ 1641 Mark
What is the amount of work done to bring a charge of $4 \times 10^{-3} C$ charge from infinity to a point whose electric potential is $2 \times 10^2 V$ ?
  • $0.8 J$
  • B
    $-0.8J$
  • C
    $1.6 J$
  • D
    $-0.4 J$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$0.8 J$
a. $0.8 J$
Explanation:
Work done $=$ potential $\times$ charge by definition. We know that the potential of a point is the amount of work done to bring a unit charge from infinity to a certain point. Therefore, work done $W = q \times V =4 \times 10^{-3} \times 200 J=0.8 J$. The work done is positive in this case.
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MCQ 1651 Mark
The process in which a region is made free from any electric field is known as $......$.
  • A
    Electrostatic forcing
  • B
    Electrostatic binding
  • Electrostatic shielding
  • D
    None of the options
Answer
Correct option: C.
Electrostatic shielding
Electrostatic shielding is a phenomenon seen when a Faraday cage is used to block the effects of an electric field.
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MCQ 1661 Mark
What is the electric potential at the perpendicular bisector of an electric dipole?
  • A
    Positive
  • B
    Negative
  • Zero
  • D
    Depends on medium
Answer
Correct option: C.
Zero
Any point on the perpendicular bisector is equidistant from both the charges of the dipole. Therefore, the electric potential at that point is equal and opposite due to the two different charges. Therefore, the total electric potential at that point is zero.
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MCQ 1671 Mark
Consider the situation of figure. The work done in taking a point charge from $P$ to $A$ is $W _{ A }$, from $P$ to $B$ is $W _{ B }$ and from $P$ to $C$ is $W_C$.
  • A
    $W _{ A }< W _{ B }< W _{ C }$
  • B
    $W_A > W_B > W_C$
  • $W _{ A }= W _{ B }= W _{ C }$
  • D
    None of these. 
Answer
Correct option: C.
$W _{ A }= W _{ B }= W _{ C }$


Electric Potential at $A$ 'due to $q ^{\prime} p V _{ A }=\frac{ Kq }{ r }$
Electric Potetial at $B$ 'due to $q^{\prime} b V_B=\frac{K q}{r}$
\& Electric potential at c 'due to $q^{\prime} p V_C=\frac{K q}{r}$
Work done $=- D _{ u }=- qDV \left\{\right.$ Let at ' P ', $\left.V _{ p }=0\right\}$
Here $V _{ A }= V _{ B }= V _{ C }$
The work done is taking a point charge from P to $A , B \& C$ is same.
So, $W _{ A }= W _{ B }= W _{ C }$

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MCQ 1681 Mark
The minimum number of condensers each of capacitance of $2μ\text{F},$ in order to obtain resultant capacitance of $5μ\text{F},$ will be:
  • $4$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $6$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$4$

We can obtain an equivalence capacitance of $5μ\text{F},$ by connecting minimum $4$ capacitance of each $2μ\text{F},$only in the way as shown in the figure.

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MCQ 1691 Mark
If a charged body is moved in an electric field against the Coulomb force, then $......$?
  • Work is done on the body by an external agent.
  • B
    Work is done by the electric field.
  • C
    Electric field intensity decreases.
  • D
    The total energy of the system decreases.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Work is done on the body by an external agent.

To move a body against some force, work is to be done on the body. In this case, an external force is to be applied on the body to move it i.e. an external work is to be done. As we are moving the body against the Coulomb’s force, hence no work is done on the body by the electric field.

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MCQ 1701 Mark
A capacitor of $4\mu F$ is connected as shown in the circuit $($Fig.$)$. The internal resistance of the battery is $0.5\Omega .$ The amount of charge on the capacitor plates will be:
  • A
    0.
  • B
    4μ C.
  • C
    16μ C.
  • 8μ C.
Answer
Correct option: D.
8μ C.
The capacitor offers infinite resistance in a $DC$ circuit. Here, no current will flow through the capacitor and $10\Omega $ resistance after the capacitor is full charged.
The potential difference across $10\Omega $ resistance will be zero. It will act like a plain wire.
Current flowing through $2\Omega $ resistance is given by
$\text{I}=\frac{\text{V}}{(\text{R}+\text{r})}=\frac{2.5}{(2+0.5)}=1\text{A}$
Potential difference across $2\Omega $ resistance $V = IR = 1 \times 2 = 2V$
Here, capacitor is connected in parallel with $2 \Omega $ resistance, so it will also have $2V$ potential difference across it.
The charge on capacitor, $q = CV = (2 mF) \times 2V = 8 mC.$
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MCQ 1711 Mark
A parallel plate condenser is connected to a battery of emf $4$ volt. If a plate of dielectric constant $8$ is inserted into it, the potential difference on the condenser will be:
  • A
    $32V$
  • $4V$
  • C
    $1/ 2V$
  • D
    $2V$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$4V$

Total charged is conserved in the condenser. Here the potential difference on the condenser is equal to the emf of battery. When dielectric is inserted between the plates the charge will maintain the constant potential in the capacitor. Thus, the potential difference on the condenser is $4V$

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MCQ 1721 Mark
When a dielectric slab is introduced between the two plates of condenser then its capacity $......$
  • A
    Remains constant
  • Increases
  • C
    Decreases
  • D
    May increase or decrease depending on the material of dielectric slab
Answer
Correct option: B.
Increases
As the dielectric slab is introduced there is some charge distribution in the slab and because of this the electric field between the two plates is decreased, due to which the capacitor can hold more charge. Thus, the capacity to hold charge of the capacitor is increased.
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MCQ 1731 Mark
A 1mm thick paper of dielectric constant $4$ lies between the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor. It is charged to $100$ volt the intensity of electric field between the plates of the condenser will be:
  • A
    $100$
  • B
    $100000$
  • C
    $400000$
  • $25000$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$25000$

The electric field in between the plates in the presence of dielectric is
$\text{E}=\frac{\text{V}}{\text{Kd}}=\frac{100}{4\times10^{-3}}=25000\text{V/m}$

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MCQ 1741 Mark
Work done in moving an object through an equipotential surface is:
  • A
    Positive
  • B
    Negative
  • Zero
  • D
    Depends on the field direction
Answer
Correct option: C.
Zero

Work done is given difference in potentials. In an equipotential surface, all points will have same potential. Thus work done is zero

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MCQ 1751 Mark
. The electric potential inside a conducting sphere $......$?
  • A
    is zero.
  • B
    increases from centre to the surface.
  • C
    decreases from centre to the surface.
  • remains constant from centre to the surface.
Answer
Correct option: D.
remains constant from centre to the surface.
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MCQ 1761 Mark
Which of the following is correct statement:
  • Equipotential lines are always perpendicular to the electric field.
  • B
    Work done for moving a charge along the conducting surface (closed and containing charge) very close to it may be negative or positive.
  • C
    Electric field may cross each other.
  • D
    None of the above.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Equipotential lines are always perpendicular to the electric field.

There is no potential gradient along any direction parallel to the surface, and no electric field is parallel with the surface, This means electric field are always at right angle to the equipotential surface.

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MCQ 1771 Mark
Point $A$ is at a lower electrical potential than point $B$. An electron between them on the line joining them will:
  • A
    Move towards $A$
  • Move towards $B$
  • C
    Move at right angles to the line joining $A$ and $B$
  • D
    Remain at rest
Answer
Correct option: B.
Move towards $B$

Given that point $A$ is at lower electric potential than point $B$. The electron between them on line joining will move.
We have to find where this electron moves.
Since we know that electric currents move from a higher potential or a lower potential. Also, electrons move in the direction opposite to electric current. So the electron on the line joining two points $A$ and $B$ will move from lower to higher potential i.e, it will move towards $B.$

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MCQ 1781 Mark
How is the electric field at the surface of a charged conductor related to the surface charge density?
  • Proportional to each other.
  • B
    Indirectly proportional.
  • C
    Independent.
  • D
    Exponential.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Proportional to each other.

The electric field at the surface of a charged conductor is proportional to the surface charge density. The electric field is zero inside the conductor and just outside, it is normal to the surface. The contribution to the total flux comes only from its outer cross$-$section.

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MCQ 1791 Mark
If $A$ and $B$ are two equipotential surfaces around a positive point charge $q$, what will happen if we place another point charge $+Q$ between $A$ and $B$?
Image
  • A
    It will remain stationary
  • B
    It will move from $B$ to $A$
  • It will move from $A$ to $B$
  • D
    It will rotate in a circular path
Answer
Correct option: C.
It will move from $A$ to $B$

A charge always tries to move from a point of higher potential to a point of lower potential. The potential at A is greater than the potential at $B$ because of electric potential decreases with distance from the charge. It can also be explained by the fact that a positive charge is always repelled by another positive charge.

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MCQ 1801 Mark
On decreasing the distance between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor, its capacitance:
  • A
    Remains unaffected.
  • B
    Decreases.
  • C
    First increases then decreases.
  • Increases.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Increases.
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MCQ 1811 Mark
The work done in placing a charge of $8 \times 10^{-18}$ coulomb on a condenser of capacity $100$ micro-farad is:
  • A
    $3.1 \times 10^{-26}$ joule.
  • B
    $4 \times 10^{-10}$ joule.
  • $32 \times 10^{-32}$ joule.
  • D
    $16 \times 10^{-232}$ joule .
Answer
Correct option: C.
$32 \times 10^{-32}$ joule.
c. $32 \times 10^{-32}$ joule.
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MCQ 1821 Mark
What is the total charge on the parallel plate capacitor shown?
Image
  • A
    $2Q$
  • B
    $\frac{\text{Q}}{2}$
  • $0$
  • D
    $\frac{-\text{Q}}{2}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$0$
Since the total charge on a capacitor is given by sum of the charges on the two parallel plates, here charge on each plate is equal and opposite, hence $–Q + Q = 0.$ Therefore, the total charge on the capacitor is $0.$
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MCQ 1831 Mark
The work done in moving a unit positive test charge over a closed path in an electric field is $......$.
  • A
    Always 1
  • B
    Infinite
  • Zero
  • D
    Negative
Answer
Correct option: C.
Zero
We say electrostatic forces are conservative in nature since the work done in moving a unit positive test charge over a closed path in an electric field is zero.
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MCQ 1841 Mark
Equipotentials at a great distance from a collection of charges whose total sum is not zero are approximately.
  • Spheres.
  • B
    Planes.
  • C
    Paraboloids.
  • D
    Ellipsoids.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Spheres.
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MCQ 1851 Mark
Non polar molecules has:
  • A
    Permanent dipole moment.
  • No permanent dipole moment.
  • C
    Both $a$ and $b.$
  • D
    None.
Answer
Correct option: B.
No permanent dipole moment.
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MCQ 1861 Mark
When a metal plate is introduced between the two plates of a charged capacitor and insulated from them, then which of following statement$(s)$ is/ are correct?
  1. The metal plate divides the capacitor into two capacitors connected in parallel to each other.
  2. The metal plate divides the capacitors into two capacitors connected in series with each other.
  3. The metal plate is equivalent to a dielectric of zero dielectric constant.
  • A
    $I$ only.
  • $II$ only.
  • C
    $I$ and $II.$
  • D
    $I, II$ and $III.$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$II$ only.
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MCQ 1871 Mark
$1V$ equals:
  • A
    $1J$
  • $1 JC ^{-1}$
  • C
    $1 CJ ^{-1}$
  • D
    $1JC$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$1 JC ^{-1}$
b. $1 JC ^{-1}$
Explanation:
$1$ volt is equal to $1$ joule of electric potential energy per (divided by) $1$ coulomb of charge. $V = J / C =$ joule/ coulomb
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MCQ 1881 Mark
The capacity of a parallel plate air condenser is $2 \mu F.$ If a dielectric of dielectric constant $4$ is introduced between the plates, its new capacity is:
  • A
    $1.5 \mu F$
  • B
    $0.5 \mu F$
  • $8 \mu F$
  • D
    $6 \mu F$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$8 \mu F$
We know $\text{C}=\frac{\in_0\text{A}}{\text{d}}$
When dielectric is added:
$\text{C'}=\frac{\text{K}\in_0\text{A}}{\text{d}}=4\times2\mu\text{F}=8\mu\text{F}$
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MCQ 1891 Mark
How does the capacitance change with the effect of the dielectric when the battery remains connected across the capacitor?
  • Increases
  • B
    Decreases
  • C
    Zero
  • D
    Remains constant
Answer
Correct option: A.
Increases
a. Increases
Explanation:
When a dielectric is introduced, and the battery remains connected across the capacitor, the capacitance increases from $C _0$ to $C$ .
$C = k C _0$
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MCQ 1901 Mark
The energy density in the electric field created by a point charge falls off with the distance from the point charge as:
  • A
    $\frac{1}{\text{r}}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{\text{r}^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{\text{r}^3}$
  • $\frac{1}{\text{r}^4}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$\frac{1}{\text{r}^4}$

Energy density $U$ is given by
$\text{U}=\frac{1}{2}\in_0\text{E}^2\ \dots(1)$
The electric field created by a point charge at a distance r is given by
$\text{E}=\frac{\text{q}}{4\pi\in_0\text{r}^2}$
On putting the above form of $E$ in eq. $1$, we get
$\text{U}=\frac{1}{2}\in_0\Big(\frac{\text{q}}{4\pi\in_0\text{r}^2}\Big)^2$
Thus, U is directly proportional to $\frac{1}{\text{r}^4}.$

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MCQ 1911 Mark
If a conductor has a potential $V \neq 0$ and there are no charges anywhere else outside, then:
  • A
    There must be charges on the surface or inside itself.
  • B
    There cannot be any charge in the body of the conducor.
  • $A$ and $B$ both
  • D
    there must be charges inside the Surface.
Answer
Correct option: C.
$A$ and $B$ both
The potential of a body is due to charge of the body and due to the charge of surrounding. If there are no charges anywhere else outside, then the potential of the body will be due to its own charge. If there is a cavity inside a conducting body, then charge can be placed inside the body. Hence there must be charges on its surface or inside itself.
Hence option $(a)$ is correct. The charge resides on the outer surface of a closed charged conductor. Hence there cannot be any charge in the body of the conductor.
Hence option $(b)$ is correct.
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MCQ 1921 Mark
What is the $S.I.$ unit of electric potential?
  • A
    Ampere
  • Volt
  • C
    Volt.m
  • D
    Coulomb
Answer
Correct option: B.
Volt

An electric potential $($also called the electric field potential or the electrostatic potential$)$ is the amount of electric potential energy that a unitary point electric charge would have if located at any point of space, and is equal to the work done by an electric field in carrying a unit positive charge from infinity to that point.
This value can be calculated in either a static $($time$-$invariant$)$ or a dynamic $($varying with time$)$ electric field at a specific time in units of joules per coulomb, or volts $(V).$ The electric potential at infinity is assumed to be zero.

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MCQ 1931 Mark
The energy stored per unit volume of a space is called as:
  • A
    Energy efficiency.
  • Energy density.
  • C
    Electric field.
  • D
    Polarisation.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Energy density.
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MCQ 1941 Mark
Electrostatic is the branch of physics which deals with the:
  • A
    Forces between charges in motion.
  • Forces between charges in rest.
  • C
    Both $a$ and $b.$
  • D
    None.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Forces between charges in rest.
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MCQ 1951 Mark
A hollow metal sphere of radius $5\ cm$ is charged such that the potential on its surface is $10V$. The potential at a distance of $2\ cm$ from the centre of the sphere is:
  • A
    Zero.
  • $10V.$
  • C
    $4V.$
  • D
    $10/ 3V.$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$10V.$
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MCQ 1961 Mark
The capacitance of the capacitor is directly proportional to the:
  • $Q.$
  • B
    $V.$
  • C
    Both $a$ and $b.$
  • D
    None.
Answer
Correct option: A.
$Q.$
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MCQ 1971 Mark
A long, hollow conducting cylinder is kept coaxially inside another long, hollow conducting cylinder of larger radius. Both the cylinders are initially electrically Neutral.
  • A potential difference appears between the two cylinders when a charge density is given to the inner cylinder.
  • B
    A potential difference appears between two cylinders when a charge density is given to the outer cylinder.
  • C
    No potential difference appears between the two cylinders when a uniform line charge is kept along the axis of the cylinders.
  • D
    No potential difference appears between the two cylinders when same charge density is given to both the cylinders.
Answer
Correct option: A.
A potential difference appears between the two cylinders when a charge density is given to the inner cylinder.
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MCQ 1981 Mark
An equipotential surface is that surface:
  • On which each and every point has the same potential.
  • B
    Which has negative potential.
  • C
    Which has positive potential.
  • D
    Which has zero potential.
Answer
Correct option: A.
On which each and every point has the same potential.
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MCQ 1991 Mark
If the plates of a parallel plate charged capacitor are not parallel, the interface charge density is:
  • A
    is higher at the closer end.
  • is non$-$uniform.
  • C
    Is higher at inclined plate.
  • D
    Is uniform.
Answer
Correct option: B.
is non$-$uniform.
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MCQ 2001 Mark
The anode of a thermionic diode is connected to the negative terminal of a battery and the cathode to its positive terminal:
  • No appreciable current will pass through the diode.
  • B
    A large current will pass through the diode from the anode to the cathode.
  • C
    A large current will pass through the diode from the cathode to the anode.
  • D
    The diode will be damaged.
Answer
Correct option: A.
No appreciable current will pass through the diode.

If the anode is given a negative potential relative to the cathode, the electrons are pushed back to the cathode. Hence, no current will flow through the diode.

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