Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the charge density of the conducting plate shown below if a total charge of 10C is applied to it? Consider the bigger circle as a solid part and a smaller circle as a hollow part.

A. 13.26 C/m2
B. 5.25 C/m2
C. 0.7 C/m2
D. 17.28 C/m2
Answer» B. 5.25 C/m2
2.

A solid non conducting sphere of radius 1m carries a total charge of 10 C which is uniformly distributed throughout the sphere. Determine the charge density of the sphere.

A. 10 C/m3
B. 4.76 C/m3
C. 0.1 C/m3
D. 2.38 C/m3
Answer» E.
3.

The term ‘volume charge density’ is valid for a solid conducting sphere.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

A charge is distributed along an infinite curved line in space with linear charge distribution λ. What will be the amount of force on a point charge q kept at a certain distance from the line?

A. q∫\(\frac {\lambda}{r^2}\hat{r}\)dl
B. q∫\(\frac {\lambda}{r^2}\hat{r}\)dr
C. q∫\(\frac {\lambda}{r^3}\hat{r}\)dl
D. q∫\(\frac {\lambda}{r^2}\)
Answer» B. q∫\(\frac {\lambda}{r^2}\hat{r}\)dr
5.

What is the dimension of linear charge density?

A. [I T L-1]
B. [I T-1 L]
C. [I T L]
D. [I-1 T-1 L]
Answer» B. [I T-1 L]
6.

A circular annulus of inner radius r and outer radius R has a uniform charge density a. What will be the total charge on the annulus?

A. a*(R2-r2)
B. π*a*(R2-r2)
C. a*(R-r)
D. π*a* R2
Answer» C. a*(R-r)
7.

How many electrons must be added to an isolated spherical conductor of radius 20cm to produce an electric field 1000N/C just outside the surface?

A. 2.77*1020
B. 2.77*1010
C. 1.77*1010
D. 5.4*1010
Answer» C. 1.77*1010