Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electromagnetic Theory.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Electromagnetic Theory knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

For a charge Q1, the effect of charge Q2 on Q1 will be,

A. F1 = F2
B. F1 = -F2
C. F1 = F2 = 0
D. F1 and F2 are not equal
Answer» C. F1 = F2 = 0
2.

A charge of 2 X 10-7 C is acted upon by a force of 0.1N. Determine the distance to the other charge of 4.5 X 10-7 C, both the charges are in vacuum.

A. 0.03
B. 0.05
C. 0.07
D. 0.09
Answer» E.
3.

Two small diameter 10gm dielectric balls can slide freely on a vertical channel. Each carry a negative charge of 1μC. Find the separation between the balls if the lower ball is restrained from moving.

A. 0.5
B. 0.4
C. 0.3
D. 0.2
Answer» D. 0.2
4.

Find the force between two charges when they are brought in contact and separated by 4cm apart, charges are 2nC and -1nC, in μN.

A. 1.44
B. 2.44
C. 1.404
D. 2.404
Answer» D. 2.404
5.

Find the force of interaction between 60 stat coulomb and 37.5 stat coulomb spaced 7.5cm apart in transformer oil(εr=2.2) in 10-4 N,

A. 8.15
B. 5.18
C. 1.518
D. 1.815
Answer» E.
6.

A_CHARGE_OF_2_X_10-7_C_IS_ACTED_UPON_BY_A_FORCE_OF_0.1N._DETERMINE_THE_DISTANCE_TO_THE_OTHER_CHARGE_OF_4.5_X_10-7_C,_BOTH_THE_CHARGES_ARE_IN_VACUUM.?$

A. 0.03
B. 0.05
C. 0.07
D. 0.09
Answer» E.
7.

For_a_charge_Q1,_the_effect_of_charge_Q2_on_Q1_will_be,$

A. F1 = F2
B. F1 = -F2
C. F1 = F2 = 0
D. F1 and F2 are not equal
Answer» C. F1 = F2 = 0
8.

Two small diameter 10gm dielectric balls can slide freely on a vertical channel. Each carry a negative charge of 1μC. Find the separation between the balls if the lower ball is restrained from moving?#

A. 0.5
B. 0.4
C. 0.3
D. 0.2
Answer» D. 0.2
9.

The Coulomb law is an implication of which law?

A. Ampere law
B. Gauss law
C. Biot Savart law
D. Lenz law
Answer» C. Biot Savart law
10.

Find the force between two charges when they are brought in contact and separated by 4cm apart, charges are 2nC and -1nC, in μN.$

A. 1.44
B. 2.44
C. 1.404
D. 2.404
Answer» D. 2.404
11.

Find the force of interaction between 60 stat coulomb and 37.5 stat coulomb spaced 7.5cm apart in transformer oil(εr=2.2) in 10-4 N,$

A. 8.15
B. 5.18
C. 1.518
D. 1.815
Answer» E.
12.

Two charges 1C and -4C exists in air. What is the direction of force?

A. Away from 1C
B. Away from -4C
C. From 1C to -4C
D. From -4C to 1C
Answer» D. From -4C to 1C
13.

Find the force between 2C and -1C separated by a distance 1m in air(in newton).

A. 18 X 10<sup>6</sup>
B. -18 X 10<sup>6</sup>
C. 18 X 10<sup>-6</sup>
D. -18 X 10<sup>-6</sup>
Answer» C. 18 X 10<sup>-6</sup>
14.

Coulomb law is employed in

A. Electrostatics
B. Magnetostatics
C. Electromagnetics
D. Maxwell theory
Answer» B. Magnetostatics
15.

Coulomb is the unit of which quantity?

A. Field strength
B. Charge
C. Permittivity
D. Force
Answer» C. Permittivity