12th Class Physics Electrostatics & Capacitance Question Bank Case Based (MCQs) - Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

  • question_answer
    Direction: Q.1 to Q.5
    The potential at any observation point P of a static electric field is defined as the work done by the external agent (or negative of work done by electrostatic field) in slowly bringing a unit positive point charge from infinity to the observation point. Figure shows the potential variation along the line of charges. Two point charges \[{{Q}_{1}}\], and \[{{Q}_{2}}\]lie along a line at a distance from each other.
    Read the given passage carefully and give the answer of the following questions.
    At which of the points 1, 2 and 3 is the electric field is zero?

    A) 1  

    B) 2          

    C) 3                     

    D) Both (a) and

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    (c) 3 As\[\frac{-dV}{dr}={{E}_{r}}\], the negative of the slope of V versus r curve represents the components of electric field along r. Slope of curve is zero only at point 3. Therefore, the electric field vector is zero at point 3.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner